At this time, the Graduate School withdrawn invitations to six speakers scheduled to participate in the Office of Public Lectures Signature Speakers program
This is not due to the planned content of their remarks or any feedback to the University regarding the event, but rather because a review has been initiated of the process by which these speakers were selected. We are now examining and updating the relevant policies and procedures for speaker selections to ensure those processes are robust, transparent, and aligned with the mission of the series and the University.
Media inquiries should be directed to UW News.
2026–2027 Speakers
Important Dates
- September 9, 2026 – Autumn quarter registration opens
- December 9, 2026 – Winter quarter registration opens
- March 11, 2027 – Spring quarter registration opens
Please direct all registration-related questions to the Graduate School at lectures@uw.edu.
Standby Line Policy
If an event is sold out, as a courtesy, the Graduate School will offer standby seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Any reserved seats not taken by 15 minutes before the start of the lecture will be offered to our guests in the standby line. Please note: standby entrance is based on seat availability and there is no guarantee of admittance to the public lecture.
The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact the UW Office of Public Lectures at least 10 days in advance at lectures@uw.edu or 206.543.5900.
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