There’s more to HCDE than what students experience in the classroom. Each quarter, staff, faculty, and student leaders organize events, workshops, and opportunities that help students grow and build community.
Here are the best ways for student sto stay informed of upcoming opportunities.
HCDE events calendar
Check the HCDE events calendar regularly for department-wide events, guest talks, career treks, and social gatherings.
Join a committee or student group
Get involved behind the scenes and help shape the HCDE community:
- HCDE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Program committees – give feedback and contribute to your program’s direction
- Outreach committee – help connect HCDE with the broader community
- Peer advisors – support fellow students and build your leadership skills
- Student associations (SA and GSA) – Join your program’s student group
Attend the HCDE Speaker Series
Meet leaders in design, research, and technology through our quarterly Research Speaker Series and UX Speaker Series.
Read Tuesday Tips emails
Every Tuesday, the department emails a roundup of opportunities, deadlines, and events—don't miss it!
Save these contacts
Keep these names in your email contacts so you don’t miss key messages:
- Your academic advisor
- Melissa Ewing (mewing3@uw.edu), outreach and events
- Leah Pistorius (lepisto@uw.edu), HCDE communications
Follow Slack announcements
Your academic advisor will give you access to the HCDE Community Slack during new-student orientation. Look out for:
- Tea Time announcements
- Event reminders and program updates
- Student group recruitment calls
Canvas announcements
Instructors and staff often post reminders and opportunities on Canvas—be sure to check announcements regularly.