Education & Society Events

See below to explore workshops, panels, speakers, mixers, and other events grouped by Meta-Major pathway. The University of Washington Bothell is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition, please contact Gavin Doyle (gdoyle@uw.edu) three business days before a given event.

Schedule

Roots & Resolutions

  • Date & time: Jan 20-22; 26-29, 2026 | 10:00am-7:00pm
  • Location: Learning Commons – UW2 030
  • Description: Join us for a drop-in arts-and-crafts style event. Write or design a goal for the year ahead and add it to our community Goal Tree in the Learning Commons.

Getting Started with Undergraduate Research #1

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 11:30am-1:00pm
  • Location: Truly House
  • Description: Curious about undergraduate research but not sure where to begin? Join us to learn more about research at UW Bothell and hear current student researchers talk about their work. We’ll also discuss finding opportunities, connecting with mentors, and planning your undergrad research journey. Sign up for the Getting Started with Undergraduate Research workshop here!

Personal Statement Drop-In with the WaCC #1

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Location: Learning Commons – UW2 030
  • Description: Join us for 90-minute drop-in sessions designed to support you as you work on your personal statement before the deadline. Each session begins with a brief (about 30 minutes) panel-style discussion covering key elements of strong personal statements, followed by independent writing time with Writing Center tutors available for one-on-one help. We can help with all kinds of personal statements: UWB-majors, graduate or professional school, scholarships, internships, jobs, or other opportunities. Tutors from a variety of majors, including STEM, will be on hand to answer questions and offer feedback. Open to all students, undergraduate and graduate. We’re here to help you navigate your personal statement with confidence!

Careers in Education Alumni Mixer: Pathways In & Beyond of the Classroom

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Location: North Creek Event Center (NCEC)
  • Description: Connect with School of Educational Studies alumni and learn about the wide range of careers in the field of education, in and beyond of the classroom. Meet and network with education professionals including higher education staff, community organizers, school leaders, teachers, and more. Through casual, small-group conversations you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with alumni, learn about education career paths, and get your questions answered. Light refreshments will be offered.

Q&A with Study Abroad Ambassadors

Plan Ahead & Get Answers with Academic Advising #1

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • Location: Academic Advising Center (UW1-160)
  • Description: Spring 2026 registration is just around the corner! Drop in to grab some snacks, connect with academic advisors, and get personalized guidance for planning your classes. No appointment needed—just pop in, chat with an advisor, and get the support you need!

Personal Statement Drop-In with the WaCC #2

  • Date & time: Friday, January 23, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Location: Learning Commons – UW2 030
  • Description: Join us for 90-minute drop-in sessions designed to support you as you work on your personal statement before the deadline. Each session begins with a brief (about 30 minutes) panel-style discussion covering key elements of strong personal statements, followed by independent writing time with Writing Center tutors available for one-on-one help. We can help with all kinds of personal statements: UWB-majors, graduate or professional school, scholarships, internships, jobs, or other opportunities. Tutors from a variety of majors, including STEM, will be on hand to answer questions and offer feedback. Open to all students, undergraduate and graduate. We’re here to help you navigate your personal statement with confidence!

Considering a Career in Law: Preparation, Perspective, and Possibility

  • Date & time: Monday, January 26, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Location: VIRTUAL (Zoom link coming soon)
  • Description: Considering law school after you graduate? Curious about what you should be doing at UWB to prepare? Interested in what law school academics and culture looks like? Want to explore the diverse career paths available to individuals with a law degree? Join us for this virtual panel discussion and Q&A and learn more about the pathways through undergrad, law school, and careers!

Global Internships with CIEE

Personal Statement Drop-In with the WaCC #3

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Location: Learning Commons – UW2 030
  • Description: Join us for 90-minute drop-in sessions designed to support you as you work on your personal statement before the deadline. Each session begins with a brief (about 30 minutes) panel-style discussion covering key elements of strong personal statements, followed by independent writing time with Writing Center tutors available for one-on-one help. We can help with all kinds of personal statements: UWB-majors, graduate or professional school, scholarships, internships, jobs, or other opportunities. Tutors from a variety of majors, including STEM, will be on hand to answer questions and offer feedback. Open to all students, undergraduate and graduate. We’re here to help you navigate your personal statement with confidence!

Plan Ahead & Get Answers with Academic Advising #2

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • Location: Academic Advising Center (UW1-160)
  • Description: Spring 2026 registration is just around the corner! Drop in to grab some snacks, connect with academic advisors, and get personalized guidance for planning your classes. No appointment needed—just pop in, chat with an advisor, and get the support you need!

Meet the Major: Developmental & Youth Studies

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Location: UW1-220
  • Description: Meet the Major: Developmental & Youth Studies is a casual drop-in event where you can learn about the new Developmental & Youth Studies (DYS) major, explore career pathways, and chat with an advisor about how to declare and what classes you’ll take. Come enjoy coffee and snacks and see if the major is a good fit for you!

Advising in the Halls: Drop-in for Arts & Media and Education & Society Majors

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • Location: Forest Hall
  • Description: Spring 2026 registration is just around the corner! Stop by for drop-in advising support with reviewing remaining requirements to declare or apply for your major, discuss minors, selecting classes for Spring 2026, and connecting with academic advisors. Bring your laptop, grab a snack, and get your questions answered.

Study Abroad Application Drop-In

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 11:00am-12:30pm
  • Location: Truly House
  • Description: Join us for a Study Abroad Application Drop-In, where you can get quick, personalized support on any part of your study abroad application. Study Abroad Advisors will be available to assist you on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by anytime during the session; no appointment needed.

On-Campus Student Employment Panel

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Location: Virtual (link coming soon!)
  • Description: Thinking about an on-campus job? Come hear from student employees who’ve been there! They’ll share how on‑campus work makes life easier—flexible schedules that put academics first, jobs that often connect with your major, and the convenience of working right where you study and meet professors. Plus, you’ll learn how these roles help you build transferable skills that set you up for future success.

Personal Statement Drop-In with the WaCC #4

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Location: Learning Commons – UW2 030
  • Description: Join us for 90-minute drop-in sessions designed to support you as you work on your personal statement before the deadline. Each session begins with a brief (about 30 minutes) panel-style discussion covering key elements of strong personal statements, followed by independent writing time with Writing Center tutors available for one-on-one help. We can help with all kinds of personal statements: UWB-majors, graduate or professional school, scholarships, internships, jobs, or other opportunities. Tutors from a variety of majors, including STEM, will be on hand to answer questions and offer feedback. Open to all students, undergraduate and graduate. We’re here to help you navigate your personal statement with confidence!

Getting Started with Undergraduate Research #2

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
  • Location: Truly House
  • Description: Curious about undergraduate research but not sure where to begin? Join us to learn more about research at UW Bothell and hear current student researchers talk about their work. We’ll also discuss finding opportunities, connecting with mentors, and planning your undergrad research journey. Sign up for the Getting Started with Undergraduate Research workshop here!

Skill Up for Success: Using LinkedIn Learning to Get Career Ready

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 4:00pm-5:15pm
  • Location: TBA
  • Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces students to LinkedIn Learning, a powerful platform packed with expert-led courses in tech, business, communication, and more. Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning to skill up, earn certificates, explore career paths, and strengthen your resume, all while connecting those skills directly to your LinkedIn profile. You’ll leave knowing how to turn online learning into proof of growth, confidence, and career readiness. Bring your laptop, grab a snack, and skill up with LinkedIn Learning.
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