{"id":6206,"date":"2014-08-04T12:34:31","date_gmt":"2014-08-04T12:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=6206"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T22:42:33","slug":"fall-convergence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/mfa\/fall-convergence","title":{"rendered":"Fall Convergence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-gray-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-4-font-size wp-elements-0efb4fb4b0eeede58c45aa221705b1f6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">The Fall Convergence is a yearly gathering of local and international writers, artists, and thinkers dedicated to an interdisciplinary exploration of a vital contemporary theme. This free event marks the beginning of our academic year and draws students, alumni, and members of the artistic and literary communities in Seattle and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-highlight-paragraph-large\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Free and open to the public<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-shadow is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-purple-300-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xl-font-size wp-elements-2f9fefc09fea1ef9507680340e97659b\">save the dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph-primary-container has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>October 2 &#8211; 3, 2026 <\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accomodation\">Access and Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CART and ASL interpretation are available by request at least ten days in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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