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Writing, Research, and Community: Resources from the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC)

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. Our offerings include a range of resources and programs designed with graduate students in mind including one-on-one consultations, online resources and programming, and events such as our annual Dissertation Writing Intensive. Students interested in one-on-one support can book one of the OWRC’s free 45-minute peer tutor consultations, available both in-person and online. Learn more about our…

Graduate Writer’s Social Hour

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is excited to be hosting our quarterly Graduate Writer’s Social Hour on Friday, January 30th from 3:30-4:30 pm at the OWRC (OUG 121). This event brings together graduate writers from across campus with the goal of connecting writers with one another, forming student-led writing groups, and introducing writers to OWRC support services, programs, and resources for graduate students. Stop in for refreshments, community, and pick up a plant to keep as your new…

Community Lunch with Dean Thompson

Thank you for signing up for the SON Winter Quarter Community Lunch! This event is a chance for Dean Thompson, faculty, staff, and students to come together, strengthen connections across our campus, and support one another through meaningful conversation. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 12–1 pm in T‑332. Use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/2rkzynUN3G We look forward to seeing you there!

Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (Healthcare Startup Competition)

The Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) is UW’s annual startup competition focused on healthcare and life sciences, hosted by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. This event offers a thrilling platform for both undergraduate and graduate students passionate about making a tangible impact on the healthcare industry. It provides hands-on experience in developing innovative solutions, including judges’ feedback, mentorship opportunities, networking prospects, and the chance to win prize money. Linked here, you’ll find a one-pager with additional info. The Buerk Center…

Workshop: Carbon Removal in Washington State and Beyond

Join us for the Carbon Removal in Washington State and Beyond Workshop! This event brings UW students together for an interdisciplinary workshop with corporate and startup leaders to ideate on carbon removal solutions. This event can spark ideas for this year’s Environmental Innovation Challenge! Hear about problem spaces related to carbon removal, engineered and nature-based pathways to solutions, then participate in ideation sessions on your own solutions. Students will also have the chance to participate in a Pitch Challenge at…