In light of current events—locally and globally—that may be causing stress, fear, grief, or a sense of unsafety for members of our community, the UW School of Nursing DEIB Office is offering a recurring virtual space to pause, ground, and be together. These community care gatherings will be held every other Friday, beginning Friday, January 23, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m., via Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92378211906. This space is not intended to provide solutions or require sharing. Rather, it is a supportive, trauma-informed…
Category: Events
Details about upcoming School of Nursing events, workshops, conferences, and opportunities to engage with the UW community.
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…
Save the Date: Health Equity Circle’s Annual Lobby Day
Health professions students at the University of Washington and across Western Washington are invited to participate in Health Equity Circle’s Annual Lobby Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Washington State Capitol. Each year, Lobby Day brings together nearly 100 students from across the state to advocate for legislation that impacts health equity in Washington. This hands-on experience offers opportunities to: Learn how the legislative process works Meet with legislators and staff Work in interdisciplinary teams Build meaningful advocacy…
Student-Friendly Opportunity to Present: Seattle Nursing Research Consortium Conference
The Seattle Nursing Research Consortium conference is a student-friendly venue and a great opportunity to present research. This year’s conference will be hosted at Seattle Children’s Sand Point Learning Center. More information Conference details and the call for abstracts Questions Please contact emwalsh@uw.edu with questions. Dates Monday, April 6, 2026 (8 a.m. PT) – Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (4:30 p.m. PT) Location Seattle Children’s Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Save the Date: Awards Ceremony Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we invite you to nominate members of the UW School of Nursing community whose actions reflect his vision of justice, compassion, and shared humanity. These awards recognize individuals who lead with courage, serve with heart, and advance equity in our community. Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Location: Hogness Auditorium A reception will follow in the Health Sciences Lobby. Visit the nomination page for more details. Thank…