Dawg Daze is one of the University of Washington’s longest-standing traditions, with more than 250 events from more than 60 student organizations and UW departments. Kick off the fall quarter and celebrate a return to campus with these can’t-miss recommendations from the College of Arts & Sciences!
UW Choirs: Sign-ups and Information
Friday, September 24, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside of Music Building front doors (next to Quad steps)
#UWChoirs is moving back in-person and indoors for Autumn 2021! We cannot wait to sing with you again. Register and signup for your UW School of Music Choir Placement today. There is a choir for every singer, no matter your musical background. Visit here for more information.
Quad Flicks: Mystery Movie with Free Popcorn from Cinema and Media Studies
Friday, September 24, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
The Quad
Get excited to join your fellow Huskies for a movie, with popcorn from Cinema & Media Studies as a treat. Cinema & Media Studies students learn how film and media work in terms of art, culture, entertainment, and politics.
Data Science Minor Informational Session
Monday, September 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Savery Hall 264
Are you interested in learning more about studying data science at the University of Washington? This information session will provide information on the interdisciplinary minor for non-STEM students that is open to all. This minor focuses on empowering you with data literacy tools to interpret and translate algorithmic output within your major field of study. This minor is also heavily focused on the ethics, policy, and social theory of data use.
UW Film Club: Film Jeopardy & Student Showcase
Monday, September 27, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Smith Hall 304
Join the Film Club at UW for an afternoon Film Jeopardy! Meet other cinephiles and test your cinema knowledge to win some cool prizes. Learn about what Film Club does, get involved, watch past student films, and learn about film culture at UW!
Grey Matters Journal: Human Brain Demonstration, Art Gallery, and Grad/Med Student panel
Monday, September 27, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Savery Hall 260
Touch a human brain, see some incredible art, and chat with graduate and medical school students at Grey Matters’ Dawg Daze Event! Grey Matters is the University of Washington’s undergraduate neuroscience journal with a mission to bring neuroscience to the public in an accessible yet accurate manner. Join the most established neuroscience RSO on campus to gain valuable experience with scientific content creation, build community with like-minded students, and develop skills in leadership and teamwork.
Welcome to the UW School of Art + Art History + Design
Tuesday, September 28, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Art Building Courtyard, facing the Music Building
Join us in the Art Building courtyard for free swag and snacks! We look forward to meeting new huskies and welcoming back those who have been learning at home for the past year and a half! Learn more about our programs and ways to get involved in the UW Arts community.
Year Two at the U(W)
Tuesday, September 28, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Mary Gates Hall 241
Curious about things you should be thinking about as you start your second year at UW? Feeling a little nervous about navigating college life back on campus? Whatever you are feeling, you are not alone! Come join a group of upperclassmen peers from diverse UW pathways as they share some key tips and tricks for approaching year two at UW that they learned from their own experiences. This panel will provide you with helpful insight about everything from major exploration, campus involvement, and in-person learning, to fun things to do around UW and favorite study spots to explore, and all just in time for the start of the quarter!
Native Plant Nursery - Tour and Activities!
Tuesday, September 28, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Center for Urban Horticulture - SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Hoophouse
The SER-UW Native Plant Nursery is home to over 120 different plant species, all naturally and historically found in the Puget Lowlands. Come tour the nursery and learn about our different methods of plant propagation, projects that the nursery takes on, projects that past student interns have initiated. Be ready for some hands-on activities that may include transplanting baby seedlings to larger pots, pruning more mature plants, or weeding in the hoophouse or in the gardens. Learn about the regular volunteer events we host and different ways you can get involved in horticulture at the only student-run nursery on campus!
Vendor Fair
Wednesday, September 29, and Thursday, September 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Visit Red Square to talk with some of Dawg Daze's biggest sponsors and collect free swag!
Student Activities Fair
Friday, October 1, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Red Square
Interested in making friends and getting involved on campus? Connect with clubs and people that share your interests and passions, or even discover new ones! Meet and talk with staff from the Student Activities Office (SAO), who advise and support student-run events, programs, and governance. The full list of RSOs attending the fair will be available soon!
Study Abroad 101
Thursday, September 30, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Virtual
If you are new to study abroad and considering it for the first time, this is the session for you! Connect with us to learn about how studying abroad can help you, the different programs we offer, what you can study and more about our scholarship program to lower costs.
UW Farm Open House and Tour
Friday, October 1, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
UW Farm
Come visit the UW Student Farm! Hear from student staff and the farm manager about farm programs and how you can get involved with growing food for the community. Make new friends and see the crops while strolling the farm paths. Nearby are trails in the adjacent Union Bay Natural Area and Center for Urban Horticulture Soest Garden. FREE UW Farm stickers and magnets will be available to all attendees!
