Category Archives: Lectures/Panels

Pre-Health Interview Panel and Workshop, December 2nd

Pre-Health Interview Panel and Workshop Tuesday, December 2nd, beginning at 5:30 pm Wondering how to stand out as a candidate for medical, dental, pharmacy, or other health professional school? Join admissions deans and directors from the UW Schools of Medicine,…

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The Student Group, MEDIC, to Lead Discussion Tonight on Distrust in the Healthcare Field

On Monday, November 3 from 5:30 to 7, MEDIC will be holding a meeting in Health Sciences T-wing room 498. James will be leading a discussion on distrust in healthcare field. If you want to get a head start check out some links below: Americans trust…

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Lecture: Mary-Claire King, Professor of Genome Sciences and of Medicine (Medical Genetics)

Mary-Claire King, Professor of Genome Sciences and of Medicine (Medical Genetics) From the recent UW Today article on her receipt of the 2014 Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science: King is a world leader in cancer genetics and in…

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Leadership in Medicine, Meet Dr. Benjamin Danielson – October 29th

Meet Benjamin Danielson, doctor and local hero. Dr. Danielson believes improving health requires more than medical practice, but also community engagement and a culture of dignity and trust. A leader in his field, Dr. Danielson is the medical director of…

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Lecture on Chinese Medicine

Interested in Chinese Medicine? Want to know more about how to keep healthy and lead a healthy life? Come to this lecture on why people get sick and how to keep healthy from the perspective of Chinese Medicine!   Chinese…

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Workshops and Info Sessions on Scholarships, Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statements, Study Abroad, and More!

The following are Upcoming Workshops, Information Sessions and Campus Scholarship Deadlines scheduled in the next two weeks. These sessions and scholarships are open to all UW students studying at all three campuses.  If there are any questions, please contact the…

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Upcoming lecture/seminar at Seattle Children’s Hospital

8th Annual Treuman Katz Lectureship: “The Ethics of Early-Phase Trials in Children with Cancer”  Thursday, October 23, 2014, 8:00am – 9:00am Seattle Children’s Hospital, Wright Auditorium ____________________________________________________________ Bioethics Seminar:  “Involving Children in Decisions About Research”  Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 3:30pm…

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Upcoming Events From UW’s OT (Occupational Therapy) Program

Open House Focus on Career Exploration November 4, 2014 5:00-6:00 PM University of Washington Medical Center Room BB-918 More Information Information Session Focus on applying for Fall 2015 November 13, 2014 2:00-4:00 PM University of Washington Medical Center Room CC-902…

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Practice Public Speaking and Hone your Leadership Skills with the Husky Toastmasters Club

Husky Toastmasters Club Open House, Thursday, October 16   Toastmasters support each other in learning how to give a speech, think on our feet and exercise leadership skills.  We invite you to learn about Toastmasters at an educational event on…

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Book Reading: Sara Farizan and Rebecca Brown – Tomorrow!

TOMORROW: The amazing, queer authors Sara Farizan and Rebecca Brown will be at the HUB doing a book reading from their published works and holding a discussion.They will also be doing a book signing afterwards. October 8th 7:00PM HUB, Room…

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Science Under Attack: A Talk Sponsored by Students for Evidence-Based Medicine & Policy

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Explore Your Leadership Potential at the Husky Leadership Initiative’s Kick-Off Event

Husky Leadership Initiative You’re invited to the third annual Husky Leadership Initiative kick-off event: U Lead We Lead: Cultivating Leadership October 29, 6-8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. UW HUB Ballroom Register here today! How do you plant, grow,…

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Info Session for American University of the Caribbean on Saturday, October 4th

Admissions personnel will be present to answer your questions. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Renaissance Seattle Hotel 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104 USA Registration More information about AUC

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Talk by David Burstein, Young Activist and Founder of Run for America

http://www.hmjackson.org/events   Please join the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for an evening reception with political activist, David Burstein.  As one of the bright new voices of the younger generation, David will offer an overview of the Millennials, those 18-33 years old,…

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Learn About Environmental Studies at UW and the Volunteer Organization, Seattle Youth Gardenworks — and Get a Free Lunch

This kick-off event will inform students about Environmental Studies at UW and a non profit organization – Seattle Youth Garden Works – which works with underserved and homeless youth in the area.  A free lunch will be served. Thank you…

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