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Free 1st Thursday Public Tour

External Events UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of all community members with free public tours. Please note our tours are for individual participants not organized groups. If you wish to have a group tour, please explore your options at botanicgardens.uw.edu. To ensure a positive tour experience and the safety of our visitors, our tours are now capped at 50 attendees on a first come first serve basis. Our tour for May continues our spring flowers theme; we will view Rhododendron cultivars and other blooming trees in our collection. Our 1st Thursday public tours are casual walks through various areas of the 230 acre Washington Park Arboretum. Walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization. To join the walk, meet us at the Graham Visitors Center, docents will be there to greet and gather visitors. We make every effort to tailor our tours to our audience and most months we are able to offer visitors a choice of a longer or shorter… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cmn23@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Age Range: Teens. Adults. Presenter: UW Botanic Garden Tour Docents. Contact Information: Catherine Nelson at cmn23@uw.edu. Event sponsors: UW Botanic Gardens Adult Education Catherine Nelson cmn23@uw.edu. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

The AfroFuture Now

Afrofuturism began as a concept coined by scholar Mark Dery in 1993. It was his way of grouping ideas regarding how Black people used the technology of stories to deal with racial oppression, disrupted history, and the challenge of moving into a positive future. In recent years, we have seen an explosion of interest from various fields around the critical making space that we call Afrofuturism. Black scholars and makers have taken this term and pushed it into places we never thought it would be. Black speculative fiction has moved from the fringes to the center. Mainstream institutions like Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Lincoln Center, and The Smithsonian have all put a great deal of time, money and effort into lavish exhibitions and productions centered around Black creativity, politics and culture. In this lecture, John Jennings will explore the major themes in the Afrofuturism movement, track the timeline of its growth, and posit future possibilities around this vibrant and ever-changi… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Office of Public Lectures at lectures@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: The Office of Public Lectures, The Graduate School, Department of Music, School of Art + Art History + Design, Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, Department of Slavic Languages & Literature. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Town Hall Seattle. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

The Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Indigenous Foods Symposium

External Events We hope you will join us for our 13th annual “Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ” Indigenous Foods Symposium on May 2nd & 3rd 2025, hosted by the UW’s American Indian Studies Department and the Na’ah Illahee Fund. We are happy to share that our Keynote speaker is Mateus Tremembé an Indigenous Youth Leader from the Tremembé da Barra do Mundaú Indigenous community in Brazil! Mateus is an agroecological farmer, an agronomy student, and he coordinates Of Just Transitions in Food Systems Network and the Tremembé Climate Project. Mateus presented virtually at our symposium a few years ago and we were so moved by his presentation and the important work he is doing with and for his community that we invited him to come to Seattle and present in person (please see attached flyer for more information on Mateus). Our 2025 Symposium theme is “Generational Food Sovereignty: Nurturing our Sacred Relationships” and this year, for the first time, we have coordinated youth-driven panels and presentations highlighting the work ou… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Intellectual House (INT). Campus room: Gathering Hall. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Conferences. Exhibits. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: UW Department of American Indian Studies Na'ah Illahee Fund UW Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies UW wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual house UW College of the Environment UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity UW Nutritional Sciences Program UW Tacoma Division of Social and Historical Studies UW Department of Geograhy UW Indigenous Wellness Research Institute UW Canadian Studies Center Bill Holm Center. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWLivingBreath. Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM. For more info visit livingbreathfoodsymposium.org.

Center for Environmental Politics: Maura Allaire, University of California-Irvine, “Water Governance Disparities and Utility Performance: Evidence from California”

External Events Center for Environmental Politics: Maura Allaire, University of California-Irvine, “Water Governance Disparities and Utility Performance: Evidence from California” Friday, May 16, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Center for Environmental Politics. Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

CSDE Seminar - Life Course Dynamics of Gendered Racism and U.S. Black Women’s Health- Christy Erving

External Events Speaker: Christy Erving, Sociology, University of Texas - Austin Abstract: Recently, scholars have attempted to bring voice to Black women’s interpersonal experiences with gendered racism by developing measures that capture their intersectional oppression. Missing from this small, but growing, literature is the nuance of life course dynamics which suggest that Black women’s gendered-racialized discriminatory encounters could differ in content and frequency at different points in their life course. Moreover, the strategies Black women employ to cope with gendered racism are potentially differentiated by their age and birth cohort. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, this presentation will examine the various strategies Black women deploy to cope with gendered racism and the psychological health impacts of gendered racism across the life course. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fOFq9i3zQUK7BZKXR5i20w. Campus room: 360. Accessibility Contact: Maddie Farris - CSDE Program Coordinator (csde-prgm-coord@uw.edu). Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Population Health Initiative. Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Curator Tour: Rhododendron Glen (in-person)

External Events Cost: $25, pre-registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, will take us on a journey through the most interesting plant collections in the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn about rare and unusual plants, collections based on genetics and eco-geographic habitats, and the unusual ways how these plants have made their way to us. This talk in particular will highlight blooming flowers in the Rhododendron Glen of the Washington Park Arboretum. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Raymond Larson, University of Washington Botanic Gardens Curator of Living Collections. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_ec0ec4507b8d. Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E, Seattle, Washington 98112. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Fostering Growth Mindset and a Sense of Belonging

External Events Join a panel of faculty for a discussion of an initiative, piloted at UW Tacoma, that promotes a growth mindset and increases students’ sense of belonging in the classroom. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. This event will include live-captioning services. If you need additional disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO). When contacting DSO at dso@uw.edu, please share the event details listed in the event registration form. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93022944395. Accessibility Contact: teaching@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom.

Native Plants for Restoration: Responsibly Growing and Sourcing Native Plants (online)

Cost: $30 REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Professional credits available: CERP - 2, Join us for an in-depth exploration of responsible cultivation of native plants for restoration. In this class, we’ll cover key principles of ecological horticulture, delve into the unique challenges faced by native plant nurseries, and discuss how to responsibly source native plants for your restoration site or garden. Gain valuable insights into what to ask when purchasing plants to make informed, eco-conscious choices and essential tips on how to care for native plants to ensure their long-term success. Whether you're an aspiring gardener or a seasoned restoration enthusiast, this class will equip you with the knowledge of how to source for a thriving, environmentally responsible native plant landscape. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Lea Dyga (they/them) is an… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_0b1433f0a195. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Out/In/Front: Small-Scale Interventions - OPENING RECEPTION

External Events Out/In/Front: Small-Scale Interventions is our bi-annual exhibition celebrating innovation in landscape architecture. Hosted by UW’s Department of Landscape Architecture and its Professional Advisory Council, this event showcases projects that may be small in scale but have a large impact. This event is FREE, but please RSVP for the Opening Reception using the 'Sign Up' button above. Remarks at 6:15pm. Featured projects include those from: ABLE , AHBL , Berger Partnership , Black Farmers Collective , City of Tacoma Neighborhood Planning , HBB Landscape Architecture , HEWITT , JA Brennan , Jones & Jones Architects and Landscape Architects, Ltd , MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design , MIG , Mithun , Osborn Consulting , PLACE , SCLA , Seattle Department of Transportation , Seattle Parks Foundation , Site Workshop , Walker Macy If you miss this event, the exhibit runs from April 30 - May 13 in Gould Court (public hours: M-F 8:00a-5:00p). Campus location: Gould Hall (GLD). Campus room: Gould Court. Accessibility Contact: vnl2@uw.edu. CBE Categories: Landscape Architecture. Event Types: Exhibits. Event sponsors: UW Department of Landscape Architecture, UWLA Professional Advisory Council. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit larch.be.uw.edu.

Washington Native Trees Tour

External Events Join us for the last tour of the spring season as we take a close up look at the different trees of Washington! On this free guided walk, you'll be shown a variety of trees that grow wild in the Evergreen State. At each tree, participants will have the opportunity to use their senses to learn tricks for identifying these species in the wild, and will learn a wide array of fun facts about why the trees of Washington grow in the places that they do. We will also dive into our own human connections to these trees and they ways in which they are expected to respond in a changing climate. This tour will last about two hours, with around half a mile of walking. Participants who need to leave early are more than welcome to do so. For questions or for more information, please visit the UW Campus Tree Tours website at bit.ly/uwcampustreetours. Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsevents@uw.edu. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This tour will gather in front of the Husky Union Building (HUB) on the UW Seattle campus. For more info visit sefs.uw.edu.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

External Events Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet exhilarates audiences with their singular reinvention of dance and contemporary ballet. With a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions has been hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The company performs WOKE, set to songs by DJ Logic, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and others, and For Crying Out Loud, with music from U2’s latest album Songs of Surrender. "Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been."— The Guardian NOTE: theatrical haze will be used in this performance. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Student Activities. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/amowSFtTtYYFLDuM/. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit meanycenter.org.

Urban@UW presents the Research to Action Collaboratory

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gould Hall (GLD). Campus room: Gould Gallery. Accessibility Contact: klandi@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Academics. Exhibits. Information Sessions. Screenings. Special Events. Event sponsors: Urban@UW. Monday, May 12, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Sustainable Campus Bike Tour with UW Sustainability

External Events On Monday, May 15, from noon to 1:00 p.m. join UW Sustainability for a lunchtime bike tour and discover some of UW’s most impressive sustainability features. This easy-paced, hour-long ride will take you through campus, with stops to dive into the stories behind sustainable buildings, lush green spaces and the many eco-friendly initiatives shaping the University’s future. We’ll meet at the north side of the Husky Union Building, right outside the ASUW Bike Shop, with the ride kicking off promptly at noon—so arrive a little early to get settled. Bring your bike, your curiosity, and your passion for making a positive impact. We can't wait to see you there! This ride has limited capacity, be sure to register on The Whole U site early to secure your spot. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: murphyh4@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit wholeu.admin.washington.edu.

Homelessness Research Working Group

External Events The Homelessness Research Working Group at the University of Washington is a weekly interdisciplinary meeting space for UW faculty, students, and scientists to collaborate and interact with community members engaged in the homelessness care system. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: Savery Hall Room 245. Accessibility Contact: Zack Almquist zalmquis@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Workshops. Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Urban Foraging: Weeds & Wild Foods (in-person)

External Events Cost: $45 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis, REGISTER ONLINE Participate in this 'weed walk' and learn how to identify and gather some of the most common edible weeds and wild foods available in your garden and in other disturbed areas. Many gardeners are already recognizing many of the benefits of these 'interlopers.' However, when it comes to serving them up in the kitchen, few of us have learned to take full advantage of these labor-free gifts. This hands-on workshop at Discovery Park includes discussion on gathering ethics, local rules and regulations, safety, and general information about how to cook with weeds. Attendees receive a handy take-home flier with field identification information and cooking tips. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melany Vorass Herrera. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_3bd517d35489. Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Discovery Park, North Parking Lot. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Evans Research Seminar - The Drive for Dollars: How Fiscal Politics Shaped Urban Freeways and Transformed American Cities - Brian Taylor, Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles

External Events Brian Taylor, Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: 360. Accessibility Contact: dafengxu@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.

Urban@UW Research to Action Symposium

Urban@UW, a research center in the College of Built Environments, hosts a spring symposium to celebrate and assess their innotative Research to Action Collaboratory. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 101. Accessibility Contact: klandi@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Exhibits. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Event sponsors: Urban@UW, College of Built Environments. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

10th Annual UW Bothell Block Party & Brewfest

External Events UW BOTHELL BLOCK PARTY & BREWFEST - MAY 31, 2025 On May 31, the UW Bothell Block Party and Brewfest is back. We’ve crafted an amazing event for our community featuring live music and great drinks. Taste something new. Hear something fresh. Make new memories. Ticket sales start soon! Event interval: Single day event. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: jessmn@uw.edu. Saturday, May 31, 2025, 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM.