2025–2026 Speakers
New line up announced on August 1, 2025.
Important Dates
- September 10, 2025 – Autumn quarter registration opens
- December 10, 2025 – Winter quarter registration opens
- March 10, 2026 – Spring quarter registration opens
Please direct all registration-related questions to the Graduate School at lectures@uw.edu or 206.543.5900.
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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