Category: Events and Seminars

Events and seminars, on campus and elsewhere, of potential interest to the SEFS on-campus community and/or SEFS Alumni. NOTE: Employment-related events should go under an Employment category/sub-category

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2025 Alaska Salmon Program Science Symposium

Please join the UW-SAFS’s Alaska Salmon Program for our annual Science Symposium!

Friday, December 5, 2025

2:30 ~ 4:30 pm

Fishery Sciences Building (FSH) – 1122 NE Boat St.

Room 102

This annual symposium showcases the research of the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences’ Alaska Salmon Program undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, staff, faculty, collaborators and visiting scientists.  Our program focuses on all aspects of the ecology of Pacific salmon in the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and watersheds of Southwest Alaska.  Participants will give brief talks sharing their research in both basic and applied ecology, as well as the biological and socioeconomic management of Alaskan fisheries. A schedule of speakers can be found on our website.  You can always find general program information at alaskasalmonprogram.org

**For undergraduates who may be interested in the FISH 491/497 Aquatic Ecological Research in Alaska (offered even years, next in summer 2026), or upper division undergraduate and graduate students considering FISH 497 Management of Pacific Salmon in Alaska (offered odd years, next in 2027), this is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with our research program.

Please feel free to come for whatever part of the afternoon you are available.  We hope to see you there!

Jackie Carter

jlcarter@uw.edu

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Stories from Filipino Environmental Defenders

Stories from Filipino Environmental Defenders
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RSVP: tinyurl.com/ISMDec4RSVP
When: 6-7:30pm, Thursday December 4th
Where: Savery 264, UW Seattle Campus
Food Provided!
Donate to Typhoon relief: tinyurl.com/nafcondisasterresponse

Join Anakbayan UW, Resist US-Led War Seattle, and Institutional Climate Action UW for an evening of sharing from a recent solidarity mission to the Philippines and from the Asia-Pacific People’s Conference on Climate Imperialism and Militarism in Manila this past October. Participants witnessed the harsh daily realities of climate change impacting communities in the Philippines and across the Global South as well as the incredible resilience of everyday people as they persist in the face of disaster, corruption, and state terror.  We will be sharing food, hearing stories, and discussing how the anti-war and environmental movement can uplift Filipino land and water defenders in their struggle for just peace.

We’ll also be fundraising for the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON). After Typhoon Tino’s deadly trail that claimed 224 lives and left 109 missing across the Visayas and central Philippines, Super Typhoon Uwan has further devastated communities, forcing the evacuation of over a million people and causing widespread flooding that continues to destroy homes and livelihood in many provinces. Please support a people-to-people response to disasters. Join the Bayanihan Disaster Response campaign at tinyurl.com/joinbdrcampaign

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2026 Public Health Case Competition

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The UW Public Health Case Competition (UWPHCC) is a quarter-long, experiential challenge that invites all undergraduate students across Washington State to develop solutions to real public health problems affecting Washington residents. Students will work alongside mentors, public health professionals, community partners, and their peers – building lasting networks and driving meaningful impact. If you are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration or making actionable change, this competition is for you! Current judges include the Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County, the Director of the WA Health Care Authority, and the Senior Health Policy Advisor to the WA Governor.
For more information and the application, visit our website https://uwphcc.wixsite.com/uwphcc or follow our Instagram @uw_phcc. Applications close on January 5th, 2026.
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Reminder – LEED Training for Students – New Webinars

LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Workshops

Finish your year off strongly by becoming a LEED Green Associate professional and show employers your certified knowledge in sustainability before April 2026, when the exam version is set to become more challenging. While LEED itself is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited demonstrating their expertise in sustainability.

– LEED: Is the #1 Sustainability Certification and is recognized globally
– Valuable Credential: Adds an industry-recognized certification that boosts employability.
– Open to All: Available for students of all years, with no prior experience required as our workshop has helped over 13,000 pass their exam.
– Time Sensitive: Those who pass before April 2026 will not be required to take the updated and more challenging new exam.
– Affordable: Limited time student discounts are available for you!
– High Pass Rate: Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material which significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam’s historically low pass rate.


LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. December 20 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. January 17 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. February 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
4. March 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST – OR –
5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-5) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks – all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It’s the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!

Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

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AI and the Environment Panel Discussion 11/17

Climate Collaboratory is organizing a panel discussion on AI and the environment. Join us to learn about how various AI tools and infrastructure are impacting our environment. Our panelists are:
  • Tamara Kneese, Director, Data & Society Research Institute’s Climate, Technology, and Justice program
  • Holly Alpine, Cofounder, Enabled Emissions Campaign
  • Will Alpine, Cofounder, Enabled Emissions Campaign
This event will be held on November 17 (Monday) at 5 PM in Smith Hall 305. 
 
Feel free to reach out to us (ccollaboratory@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
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First-Generation College Celebration Sip & Paint and Student Panel

First-Generation College Celebration: Sip & Paint and Student Panel

Are you a first-generation undergraduate student at UW? If you answered yes, you’re invited. Join the UW School of Social Work for a sip and paint afternoon to relax, connect with other first-gen students, and hear from a panel of first-generation students sharing advice, resources, and tips. A first-gen resource packet will also be provided to attendees. Space is limited.

When: Friday, November 7 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC), Room 206/208, Chicano/Native Suite

Thank you for helping us spread the word and supporting our first-generation student community.
-Larissa & UW School of Social Work Office of Admissions
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AWRA-UW Fall Networking Event

Hello SEFS Students,
AWRA-UW is excited to announce our Fall Networking Event, Wednesday, NOV 19th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the HUB Room 214.
The networking event will consist of a guided Q&A session with our panel and a round-robin style networking portion. We will have a panel of six professionals from Jacobs, Landau Associates, Confluence Law, Watershed Science & Engineering, Seattle City Light, and a professor from the CEE Department. Specialties featured on our panel include H&H modeling, wastewater treatment, water law, restoration work, water resources engineering, environmental consulting, and more. Light food and drink will be provided, and we advise business casual attire.
This event is a great opportunity to engage and network with a variety of professionals currently working in the water resources industry. To help us with our head count, please RSVP by Sunday, November 16th. Do not hesitate to contact AWRA-UW with any questions.
Sincerely,
AWRA-UW Officers
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UCo Climate Career Panel

Hi Environmental Undergrads!
Join UCo next Tuesday, November 4th for a Climate Career Panel. This panel will start at 5pm in Ocean Sciences Building room 425. This panel will feature Seattle professionals working on climate and adjacent fields. This is a great opportunity to hear about diverse career options and how to apply you interests and education in climate to practical careers including research, business, engineering, and more.
Our panel includes Sam Shugart (Business and Climate Risk), Taryn Black (Cryosphere Sciences Laboratory), and Steffen Coenen (Transportation Engineering and Decarbonization). This will be a moderated panel with time for Q&A after. Panelists will share their educational experiences, career path, and advice. Snacks will be provided!
Best,
The UCo Leadership Team
Undergraduate Cohort (UCo) RSO
Program on Climate Change
University of Washington
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You’re Invited to the 2025 Global Challenges, Interdisciplinary Thinking event: Public Trust in Science and Why it Matters

The event is free and open to all, but registration is required.
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Join Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3): A New Public Leadership Series for UW Students – Nov 4 Kickoff!

Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?
NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.
What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:
  • 🗣 Facilitation & leadership training
  • 🤝 Cross-campus networking
  • 💡 Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
  • 🎤 Hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues
Fall Kickoff Event 📅 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 ECC Unity Suite, UW Seattle Campus (dinner provided!)
Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.
Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.
RSVP your interest now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.
Questions? Reach out to: 📧 Dahn Bi Lee-Hong – nextgenleader@uw.edu 📧 EJ Pinera – epinera@uw.edu
Let’s build something together.
 —The CX3 Team