Season: Spring Events
About the Event
About the Event
About the Event
About the Event
About the Event
About the Event
About the Event
Description
“Poly Day” as it is commonly known, is a celebration of the Polynesian culture hosted by the Polynesian Student Alliance at the University of Washington. This popular event showcases authentic Polynesian and Pacific Islander music, dance, and regalia from the islands right at the heart of the UW campus. There will be workshops for high school students that will cover the university admissions process, keynote speakers, Polynesian history and more! Around noon, the members of PSA will host the signature celebration of “Poly Day,” in honor of their heritage for all to attend.
This annual event aims to voice the presence of a lively and active P.I. community on campus and motivate younger generations of P.I.s to pursue higher education at the UW.This year is the 20th annual Poly Day, a momentous occasion for the UW Polynesian student community. The theme for this year is Talanoa: Binding of Stories.
Agenda & Location
8:00AM – Registration Check In
Workshops – @ The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Performances – @ The HUB Lawn
Bus Drop Off Location
Drop off will be between the Henry Art Gallery and George Washington Statue. Please click on driving directions for more info.
About the Event
Esperanza En Educación (E.E.E.) Conference is a one-day conference to encourage, motivate, and empower Latino/a students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the University of Washington. Participants meet with current Latino/a UW students, interact in workshops, and prepare to be competitive applicants to the UW.
Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.
Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Students are required to submit a parent/guardian permission form to participate in the conference. You will be emailed a permission slip via DocuSign several days before the conference. As soon as you receive it, please have your parent/guardian digitally submit the form.
Additional Information
We will be providing transportation from the following locations: Tri-Cities, Sunnyside, Yakima, Moses Lake, Quincy, and Wenatchee. A link to sign up for transportation will be in the confirmation email you receive after registering.
Attending with your school, club, or community organization? Please email reach@uw.edu so we can provide your chaperone with details for the event.
Accessibility
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact reach@uw.edu.
About the Event
Native American Student Day is one-day conference for American Indian/Alaska Native high school students who are interested in attending the University of Washington Seattle. NASD was created to encourage Native students to pursue higher education as well as give them the opportunity to experience the UW. Attendees will meet current UW staff & faculty as well as future classmates, learn about campus programs, attend a UW admissions presentation, and discover the diversity and unity that exist in the UW community.
Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.
Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Students are required to submit a parent/guardian permission form to participate in the conference. You will be emailed a permission slip via DocuSign several days before the conference. As soon as you receive it, please have your parent/guardian digitally submit the form.