PMP Student Events

Scheduled Appointments
Virtual – Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In person – Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Don’t hesitate to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with John Nettles, the Assistant Director of PMP, at any point. Both in-person and virtual appointments are available.

Drop-In Appointments – Virtual or in Person
Wednesdays, 12 – 1 p.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

What are drop-in hours? They are times of the week where you can come to campus or hop on Zoom to get quick questions answered from the Assistant Director of PMP. I recommend emailing me to confirm that you are coming to make sure that I am on campus and there is plenty of time to assist with any questions you may have.

Cherry Blossom Photo Shoot! Bring your Smile
Wednesday, April 5^th – Meet in the Paul Allen Building @ 3 p.m.

Job Searching on a Timeline (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 12^th:12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Register Here!

Womyn’s Group Coffee Hour – ECE Main Office (107)
Thursday, April 13^th: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.!

ECE Social – Paul Allen Atrium
Food and Beverages provided.
Bring a gov’t issued ID to drink 
Thursday, April 13^th: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

Networking 101- (Virtual)
Monday, April 17^th: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Register Here!

PMP Lunch! (On Campus) – Register Here!
Tuesday, April 18^th: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

BIPOC Coffee Hour – ECE Main Office
Thursday, April 27^th: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

ECE Social – Paul Allen Atrium
Food and Beverages provided.
Bring a gov’t issued ID to drink 
Thursday, April 27^th: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

Fremont Neighborhood Exploration Day!
Friday, April 28^th: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. – Register Here!

• • Theo Chocolate Tour
  • Vintage Mall Shopping
  • Fremont Brewing

Professor Chats– (Virtual)

• Monday, May 1^st: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Zoom Link!
• Thursday, May 4^th: 1 p.m.-2 p.m. – Zoom Link!

Registration Begins May 5^th!

How to Prepare for Your Internship Workshop – (Virtual)
Tuesday, May 9^th: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Register Here!

LGBTQ Coffee Hour – ECE Main Office
Thursday, May 11^th: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

ECE Social – Paul Allen Atrium
Food and Beverages provided.
Bring a gov’t issued ID to drink 
Thursday, May 11^th: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

PMP Lunch! (On Campus) – Register Here!
Wednesday, May 17^th: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

How to Make the Most Out of Your 2nd Year
Thursday, May 25^th: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Register Here!

ECE Social – Paul Allen Atrium
Food and Beverages provided.
Bring a gov’t issued ID to drink 
Thursday, May 25^th: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

ECE Graduation – RSVP Form!
Wednesday, June 7^th, Details TBD!!!
If you aren’t graduating we are looking for Student Volunteers!!

ECE Social – Paul Allen Atrium
Thursday, June 8^th: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

UW Commencement – Husky Stadium (Tickets Required)
June 10^th, doors open at 12:30 p.m./Procession starts at 1:30 p.m.!

Scheduled Appointments
Virtual – Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In person – Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Don’t hesitate to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with John Nettles, the Assistant Director of PMP, at any point. Both in-person and virtual appointments are available.

Drop-In Appointments – Virtual or in Person
Wednesdays, 12 – 1 p.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

What are drop-in hours? They are times of the week where you can come to campus or hop on Zoom to get quick questions answered from the Assistant Director of PMP. I recommend emailing me to confirm that you are coming to make sure that I am on campus and there is plenty of time to assist with any questions you may have.

ECE Bimonthly Social – In Person

Come for free drinks and light refreshments. Be sure to bring your passport or government issued ID with you if you wish to drink alcohol. Student IDs are not accepted. 

Before Class Cheese Tasting – We will set up a table in the ECE Building in the upper basement!
Wednesday, January 4, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Come say, “Hi” with light refreshments and cheese before class! We will be posted up in front of a classroom with lots of different cheeses (vegan included) to taste and try. We look forward to hearing how your break went!

Internships 101 
Wednesday, January 11, 1 – 2 p.m. – Sign up here!

Come learn about the various steps of getting an internship. Some topics that will be discussed: how to find internship opportunities, how to decide if the internship will be a good fit for you or not, and what to advocate for when you get an offer. Directly following this event is the LGBTQIA+ in PMP Community Group.

Virtual Research Student Panel 
Tuesday, January 17, 12 – 1 p.m. – Sign up here!

Please join UW ECE Assistant Teaching Professor Sep Makhsous, Ph.D. student Kedi Yan, and current students to discuss conducting research as a graduate student and how to make the most of your opportunities while in the Professional Master’s Program.

In-Person Womyn’s PMP Coffee Hour – ECE 107!
Wednesday, January 18, 10 – 11 a.m.

All who identify as a womyn are welcome to attend.

Capitol Hill Neighborhood Exploration! – Must RSVP to come!
Friday, January 20, 12:30 – 5 p.m. (meeting at the ECE main office and will lightrail together as a group).

Bring your walking shoes as we will be exploring Capitol Hill together (weather permitted). Loose agenda for our trip:

• Walk through Cal Anderson Park – stop at Elliott Bay Book Company
• Either can stay in groups or walk around and meet back up at 3 p.m. for bowling 🙂
• The Garage for Bowling/Pool (PMP will cover the cost of bowling)- 3 – 5 p.m.

Students will cover individual food and drink costs

FREE PMP LUNCH! – Must RSVP to come!
Wednesday, January 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. |  Location TBD!

Come eat lunch with your classmates and me, and if you are working remotely that day please try and join us on campus if you are able 🙂

Navigating the Job Market Workshop 
Thursday, January 26, 1 – 2 p.m. – Sign up here!

Come to this workshop to learn how to maximize your effort when applying to job applications during our current economy.

In Person Pre-Class Chocolate Tasting – We will set up a table in the ECE Building in the upper basement!
Monday, January 30, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Come say, “Hi” 30 minutes before Monday’s class with light refreshments and chocolate! We will be posted up in front of a classroom with lots of different local chocolates (vegan included) to taste and try.

In Person LGBTQ+ Coffee Hour
Thursday, February 2, 4 – 5 p.m. | Location TBD!

All who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to attend to have a group discussion.

Faculty Panels 
Monday, February 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Sign up here!
Thursday, February 9, 1 – 2 p.m. – Sign up here!

Come and virtually learn from your instructors about success strategies for their coursework, their passions, and more information about how they structure their courses.

Securing Your Interview Workshop  
Wednesday, February 15, 1 – 2 p.m. – Sign up here!

There are lots of ways to navigate the job search. Have you ever felt like you are applying to tons of jobs with very little feedback? Come learn about the dos and don’ts around your job applications and learn all about current hiring best practices.

In Person Boeing Employees Coffee Hour – Location TBD!
February 15, 4 – 5 p.m. 

Come meet your fellow Boeing Employees! Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Virtual Alumni Panel
Wednesday, February 22, 12 – 1 p.m. – Sign up here!

Come learn from current alumni about their experience job searching and how they decided what to do next.

Student Lunch! Boxed lunch and on campus 
Thursday, February 23rd, 12 – 1 p.m. – Sign up here!

We will provide boxed lunches for all who come! Must register in advance to attend.

In Person PMP Students of Color Coffee Hour – CS AE 108
Tuesday, February 28, 11 a.m. – noon

All who identify as a student of color are welcome to attend. Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Authentic Networking 
Thursday, March 2, 2 – 3 p.m. – Sign up here!

Preparing to network can be a lot of work and come off as disingenuous. We will cover various topics, such as how to network authentically, appropriate conversation starters, and how soon is too soon to contact people? In addition, we will practice “elevator pitches,” which are one-minute or fewer speeches on how to sell your skillsets.

Interviewing Tips and Tricks 
Tuesday, March 7, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Sign up here!

In the U.S. there is a specific culture around interviewing. You might have several interviews over a few weeks or maybe they will be all in one day. Let’s talk about various strategies you can utilize, how to get prepare for you interview, and plenty more!

Before Class Salsa Tasting – We will set up a table in the ECE Building in the upper basement!
Wednesday, March 8, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Come say, “Hi” before class with light refreshments and salsa! We will be posted up in front of a classroom with lots of different local selections to taste and try.

Strategies for Navigating Burnout 
Thursday, March 9, 12 – 1 p.m. – Sign up here!

Hopefully you are not overwhelmed in this quarter, but now you have an understanding of what balancing a personal life or work with school looks and feels like. Let’s chat about how to create better boundaries in your day-to-day life and how to work smarter on your homework and assignments to give you even more free time!

In Person PMP International Students Coffee Hour – ECE 303
Wednesday, March 15, 4 – 5 p.m.

All international students are welcome to join us! Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Scheduled Appointments
Virtual – Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
In person – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Don’t hesitate to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with John Nettles, the Assistant Director of PMP, at any point. Both in-person and virtual appointments are available.

Drop-In Appointments – Virtual or In Person
Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

What are drop-in hours? They are times of the week where you can come to campus or hop on Zoom to get quick questions answered from the Assistant Director of PMP. I recommend emailing me to confirm that you are coming to make sure that (a) I am on campus and (b) there is plenty of time to assist with any questions you may have.

ECE Bimonthly Social – In Person

• Thursday, October 6
• Wednesday, October 19
• Thursday, November 3
• Wednesday, November 16
• Thursday, December 1
• Wednesday, December 14

Come for free drinks and light refreshments. Be sure to bring your passport or government ID with you if you wish to drink alcohol.

Navigating Campus Resources – Sign up here!
Tuesday, October 4, 12-1 p.m.

Are you curious where to rent a laptop if yours breaks? Curious on what to do if you need groceries but are low on cash? Looking to find out the best study spaces on campus? Come no further — we will be discussing all of this and plenty more! The UW has so many resources, we want to make sure you are getting your tuition’s worth by taking advantage of these opportunities.

In-Person LGBTQ+ Community Group – (CS AE 108)
Thursday, October 6, 4-5 p.m.

All who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to attend to have a group discussion. Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Engaging with Faculty Workshop – Sign up here!
Monday, October 10, 4-5 p.m.

Our faculty members are all amazing individuals who have their own research, teaching and personal interests. Come to this workshop to learn how to maximize the experience you have with your professors.

Prepping for Career Fairs/Networking – Sign up here!
Thursday, October 13, 2-3 p.m.

Preparing to network at Career Fairs can be a lot of work. We will cover various topics, such as what items to bring with you when you network, appropriate conversation starters, and how soon is too soon to contact them? In addition, we will practice “elevator pitches,” which are one-minute-long or under speeches on how to sell your skillsets.

Internships 101 – Sign up here!
Wednesday, October 19, 3-4 p.m.

Come learn about the various steps of getting an internship. Some topics that will be discussed: how to find internship opportunities, how to decide if the internship will be a good fit for you or not, and what to advocate for when you get an offer. Directly following this event is the LGBTQIA+ in PMP Community Group.

In Person Womyn  in PMP Community Group – ECE 303
Wednesday, October 19, 4-5 p.m.

All who identify as a womyn are welcome to attend. Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Registration 101 – Sign up here!
Monday, October 24, 12-1 p.m.

Registration begins Friday, November 4. Come get a refresher on how to register for classes. Topics covered: How to register, registering for non-PMP courses, planning for summer internships, etc.

PMP Lunch! Boxed lunch and on Campus – Sign up here! 
Thursday October 27, 12-1 p.m.

We will provide boxed lunches for all who come! Must register in advance to attend.

Interviewing 101 – Sign up here!
Tuesday, November 1, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

In the U.S., there is a specific culture around interviewing. You might have several interviews over a few weeks or maybe they will be all in one day. Let’s talk about various strategies you can utilize, how to prepare for your interview and plenty more!

In-Person PMP Students of Color Community Group – CS AE 108
Thursday, November 3, 4-5 p.m.

All who identify as a student of color are welcome to attend. Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Finding Research Opportunities – Sign up here!
Wednesday, November 9, 1-2 p.m.

There are lots of research opportunities within the Electrical & Computer Engineering department, the College of Engineering and within other colleges on campus, it’s just about finding one that is the right fit for you. Come learn about the do’s and dont’s around finding research opportunities and learn all about the EE P 599 registration process.

In-Person Boeing Employees Community Group – ECE 303
Wednesday, November 16, 4-5 p.m.

Come meet your fellow Boeing employees! Directly following this event is the ECE Social.

Finding your community – Sign up here!
Thursday, November 17, 4-5 p.m.

You have now been at UW for a few weeks and might be looking to diversify your community. In this session, we will discuss different ways to find others in Seattle and on the UW campus.

Student Lunch! Boxed lunch and on campus – Sign up here!
Tuesday, November 22, 12-1 p.m.

We will provide boxed lunches for all who come! Must register in advance to attend.

Work/School/Life Balance Workshop – Sign up here!
Monday, November 28, 12-1 p.m.

Hopefully you are not overwhelmed during this quarter and now have an understanding of what balancing a personal life or work with school looks and feels like. Let’s chat about how to create better boundaries in your day-to-day life and how to work smarter on your homework and assignments to give you even more free time!

In-Person PMP International Students Community Group – ECE 303
Thursday, December 1, 4-5 p.m.

All international students are welcome to join us! Directly following this event is the ECE Social.