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SUMMARY:Asian\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Join UW Medicine in celebrating Asian\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Kick off the month by attending a flag raising at UW Medicine hospital campuses: UW Medical Center — Montlake\, UW Medical Center — Northwest\, Harborview Medical Center and Valley Medical Center.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/asian-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T133000
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SUMMARY:* Gender and Sexual Diversity (3)- May 1st
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nAppreciate the range of gender diversity and variations in sexual identity.\n\n\n\nRecognize the importance of having both competence from the standpoint of medical knowledge as well as having a culturally informed approach with patients and/or colleagues with life experience and identities that differ from your own.\n\n\n\nApply trauma-informed principles when providing medical care for patients and be aware that some have experienced trauma in healthcare settings.*This is a CME eligible course for physicians.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/gender-and-sexual-diversity-3-may-1st/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Gender and Sexual Diversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T175236Z
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SUMMARY:Central District Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:FIRST FRIDAYS. A Monthly Art\, Music\, and Culture experience in the heart of the Central District: \n\n\n\nJoin us every First Friday of the month\, year round\, Starting at Midtown Square Plaza from 6-9pm for this free\, self-guided\, all-ages event featuring local art at multiple locations in the Central District. Everyone is welcome\, so come out and have some fun in your neighborhood and celebrate art!
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/central-district-art-walk/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:23rd Avenue and East Union Street\, 23rd Avenue and East Union Street\, Seatt
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250108T190249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T190253Z
UID:10000983-1746172800-1746205200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Still on Earth : Care and Support Group for Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a grief group for people who have lost someone(s) they love. This group is open to people experiencing grief from a recent death. 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH on Zoom1-2:30pm
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/still-on-earth-care-and-support-group-for-survivors/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250108T182452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T182455Z
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SUMMARY:Right Place Right Time
DESCRIPTION:Right Place\, Right Time In Person Workshops“Self-Love Connection” \n\n\n\nSaturdays from 11am – 3pm \n\n\n\nLEMS Bookstore5023 Rainier Ave SSeattle\, WA 98118 \n\n\n\nPlaces and services that help reduce stress\, boost relaxation\, joy\, connection and overall well-being. \n\n\n\nReigster here
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/right-place-right-time-2/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:LEMS Bookstore\, 5023 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T191005Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Art & Death Workshop - Spring
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal Art & Death Workshops \n\n\n\nCome join us at A Sacred Passing: Death Midwifery and Education for our Seasonal Art & Death Workshops ! This in-person gathering will offer time to play with creative expression and contemplation on death\, cycles and self. Connect with like-minded individuals as we explore various art forms. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and explore a creative side. \n\n\n\nA Sacred Passing: Death Midwifery and Education7832 South 113th Street Seattle\, WA 98178
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/seasonal-art-death-workshop-spring/
LOCATION:A Sacred Passing: Death Midwifery and Education\, 7832 S 113th St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182731Z
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SUMMARY:Thoracic Surgery Education and Careers for High Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what your heart and lungs look like? \n\n\n\nThought about what it takes to become a surgeon?  \n\n\n\nDo you enjoy science and working with your hands? \n\n\n\nThen Cardiothoracic Surgery wants YOU!Come learn from world experts in the field to introduce interested students to our work in an exciting and interactive session including hearing from medical students\, residents\, and faculty\, as well as hands-on experience with some of our tools of the trade. \n\n\n\nWhat:AATS Mentorship and Diversity Committee “TEACH” (Thoracic surgery Education And Careers for High schoolers) program \n\n\n\nWhere:AATS 105th Annual Meeting in Seattle WA at the Seattle Convention Center | Summit \n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday \, May 3\, 2025\, from 1:00pm – 3:30pm \n\n\n\nSeats are limited! If you are a high school student age16 and over who is interested in attending\, please signup using the link below by April 1\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThis is an event in partnership between the Doctor for a Day team and the AATS Mentorship and Diversity Committee “TEACH” (Thoracic surgery Education And Careers for High schoolers) program.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/thoracic-surgery-education-and-careers-for-high-schoolers/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHSE Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T110000
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SUMMARY:* History of Race and Racism in Medicine & Science (2) - May 6th
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the way medicine/science has been used to create and further racism\n\n\n\nUnderstand the history of the creation of racial categories and hierarchy\, particularly by physicians\, and how that framework is still used in modern medicine\n\n\n\nRecognize race as a social and political construct\n\n\n\nExplain how and why race is not biological or genetic*This is a CME eligible course for physicians.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/history-of-race-and-racism-in-medicine-science-2-may-6th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,History of Race and Racism in Science and Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250108T185717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T185723Z
UID:10000974-1746604800-1746637200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Grief and Care Under Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:This support group is for people needing a space to talk with others about the fact that we are grieving in this capitalist society. Folks who feel exploited and exhausted by capitalism. This is a facilitated drop-in group space with conversation directed by participants. It’s okay to join once or several times\, with no need to commit to multiple sessions.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/grief-and-care-under-capitalism/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250505T231104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T231107Z
UID:10001090-1746864000-1746896400@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Spirit of Africa
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of Africa is May 10\, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/spirit-of-africa-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250417T204506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T204733Z
UID:10001077-1747126800-1747150200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy\, Allyship\, & Action: Building a Future for Women in Medicine & Science
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Tricia Serio\, PhD \n\n\n\nProvost & Executive Vice President for Academic AffairsProfessor of Biochemistry\, University of Washington  \n\n\n\nThe UW Women in Medicine & Sciences (WIMS) Committee is excited to announce Dr. Tricia Serio as our keynote speaker for Women Faculty Day 2025. Dr. Serio joined the University of Washington as provost in 2023. She also holds a faculty appointment in the UW School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry. As the UW’s academic and budget officer\, Dr. Serio focuses her leadership on core areas to advance our academic mission.Our 2025 theme is “Advocacy\, Allyship\, & Action: Building a Future for Women in Medicine & Science”. A planned agenda for Women Faculty Day can be found below and features talks from UW SoM faculty members as well as interactive community networking opportunities. Register now to join us! \n\n\n\nWomen Faculty Day focuses on the experiences of and building community between women faculty in academic medicine\, though UW Medicine community members of all genders are welcome to join. Our annual Women Faculty Day is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our School of Medicine faculty who identify as women as well as come together with colleagues of any gender to promote equity and inclusion in our work environments. For questions about this event\, please contact OFA Program Manager\, Kat McGhee Drummond.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at this year’s celebration!
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/advocacy-allyship-action-building-a-future-for-women-in-medicine-science/
LOCATION:UW Center for Urban Horticulture Center\, 3501 NE 41st Street\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250222T024751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T024755Z
UID:10001064-1747135800-1747141200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention (6) - May 13th
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDescribe why it is important to intervene when you observe an incident of identity-based harm.\n\n\n\nIdentify the obstacles that may get in the way of intervening effectively.\n\n\n\nLearn and practice the five D’s of bystander intervention.*This course is available to community members who have completed our Foundational Training sequence.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/bystander-intervention-6-may-13th/
CATEGORIES:Bystander Intervention,EDI Foundational Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250505T220627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T220659Z
UID:10001089-1747479600-1747501200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival is May 17: 11am-5pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/15411/
LOCATION:Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250222T025031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T025035Z
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SUMMARY:*Identity\, Privilege\, and Intersectionality (1) - May 19th
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDeepen awareness of the current state of racism and oppression in our society and at UW Medicine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand and describe your own and others social identities\, intersectionalities\, and privileges.\n\n\n\nCall to Action: Integrating these understandings into your personal and professional life.* CME eligible course for providers
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/identity-privilege-and-intersectionality-1-may-19th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250108T185717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T185723Z
UID:10000975-1747814400-1747846800@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Grief and Care Under Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:This support group is for people needing a space to talk with others about the fact that we are grieving in this capitalist society. Folks who feel exploited and exhausted by capitalism. This is a facilitated drop-in group space with conversation directed by participants. It’s okay to join once or several times\, with no need to commit to multiple sessions.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/grief-and-care-under-capitalism/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250222T025245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T025249Z
UID:10001066-1747819800-1747825200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:* Social Determinants of Health (4) - May 21st
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDefine social determinants of health and health inequities\n\n\n\nUnderstand how social conditions influence health\n\n\n\nDescribe elements of the Social Ecological Model and Life Course Model\n\n\n\nExplain the relationship between SDOH\, racism and racial health inequities* CME eligible course for providers
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/social-determinants-of-health-4-may-21st/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Social Determinants of Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250222T025438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T025441Z
UID:10001067-1748442600-1748448000@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Bias & Microaggressions (5) - May 28th
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDefine key terms related to bias and microaggressions.​\n\n\n\nExplain how microaggressions are harmful and associated with bias.​\n\n\n\nDescribe four psychological processes that fuel biased actions.​\n\n\n\nDescribe helpful ways to respond to microaggressions based on my typical role in these incidents (as a leader\, bystander\, target\, or offender).
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/bias-microaggressions-5-may-28th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Interrupting Bias and Microaggressions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012946
CREATED:20250505T215035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T200826Z
UID:10001088-1748689200-1748804400@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival is May 31 – June 1\, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/pagdiriwang-philippine-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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