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The tumblr for the Evans School. News, photos, and happenings in and around the Evans School. Over the past 50 years, the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs has built a reputation as one of the best public policy schools in the nation. The school...

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Coming to the Evans School in the Fall? Here are some resources you might want to be familiar with.

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Shot from Capitol Hill towards the U-District in 1907. There have been some minor changes in 108 years. Parrington and Denny Halls can be seen in the upper right corner.

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In 1946 Red Square was green. Parrington Hall is tucked away behind those trees for your throwback Thursday.

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Don't miss the upcoming Recruiting Info Session for the City of Bellevue Management Fellow position May 20 in Parrington Hall.

Deputy City Manager Mary Kate Berens and Management Fellow John Greenwood will be speaking with students about their upcoming Management Fellow position.

The management fellow works under the direction of the city manager, deputy city manager, and/or direction of the department supervisor. The fellow plays a leading role in coordinating, facilitating, and managing city projects that may require the involvement of multiple city departments.

Please RSVP in EvansJobs

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In case you missed it, Carver Gayton's Evans Leadership Speaker series video is on the Evans School YouTube channel. 

On May 7, 2015 Advisory Board member Carver Gayton visited the Evans School to discuss race and equity, his unique path from school teacher, to the FBI and then to public service, and his newly released book about his great grandfather “When Owing a Shilling Costs a Dollar: The Saga of Lewis G. Clarke, Born a ‘White’ Slave.”  

Introduction by Dean Sandra Archibald.

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Great shot aerial shot of Parrington Hall.

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University of Washington Seattle, Washington

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The Quad when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom on a sunny day is the best place to be on campus.

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OPM Director katherine Archuleta has requested to meet with the Seattle Chapter of YGL. She will be at the Jackson Federal Building May 13 at 11:00am to meet with members of the Young Government Leaders Seattle Chapter. RSVP though the Facebook event here.

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Transitioning out of grad school soon? Here are some tips for moving financially from the campus to a career.

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Today, May 5, is the day to Give Big. Donations to the nonprofits on the link will be matched dollar for dollar up to a certain amount. What nonprofits do you support?

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The Ballard Food Bank is one of many local nonprofits with Evans School grads working and is featured in The Seattle Foundation's Give Big campaign May 5.

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Give Big Day May 5

On May 5, people throughout the Puget Sound will come together to support their community during The Seattle Foundation’s annual one-day giving event—#GiveBIG.  We encourage all Evans graduates to Give BIG on the 5th to their favorite local nonprofits, and continue to make our region a healthier and more vibrant place to live.

Many Evans alumni work in Puget Sound nonprofits, and continue our school’s mission to serve local, national and global communities.  Check out their featured organizations. Which participating organization will you support?

If you would like to support the Evans School and the University of Washington, you can give anytime. Thank you for supporting the nonprofits that make our community a better place!

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Recruiting Info Session: Alliance for a Just Society

Wednesday, May 6th The Alliance for a Just Society will visit the Evans School to talk about their public policy internship positions. Senior Policy Associate Ben Henry (MPA '11) will speak about how the Alliance works with grassroots organizations to address economic, racial, and social inequities.

RSVP in EvansJobs

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Aerial View of UW in 1948 for your Throwback Thursday. Back when Red Square was still green.

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Monday, April 27 from noon to 1:30  Bruce McConnell, senior vice-president at the East-West Institute will be in the Parrington Hall Forum for the latest in the Evans Speaker Series talks.

In his Evans School Leadership Speaker Series presentation McConnell will discuss the interactions among governments, corporations, and civil society in shaping the future of cyberspace. Click here to RSVP.

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January Sunset in Seattle

Source: F-Stop Seattle (flickr)

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Checking out University of Washington with this soon to be senior.

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That’s Parrington Hall in the background, home of the Evans School. You should for sure come to UW, it is great here.