Student organizations are a vital part of the Evans School community, and initiate social and academic events for their fellow Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management students.
Past events of student organizations included:
Our student organizations include:
Two students are also elected every year to represent the Evans School on the University of Washington Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS).
There are also a variety of events and organizations for Evans School students to take advantage of through the UW Student Activities Office.
For more information about student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
The Evans School Student Organization (ESO) serves as the liaison between the Evans School student body and the faculty and administration. ESO representatives sit on most faculty committees and play a key role in:
The ESO is a student-elected body made up of:
For more information about ESO events, contact one of the 2007-08 officers:
You can also find out more about other Evans School student organizations by contacting the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Partnership for Cultural Diversity is an Evans School student organization devoted to promoting diversity on-campus and throughout the larger community by:
For more information about the Partnership for Cultural Diversity and other Evans School student organizations by contacting the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
The Graduate Environmental Policy Forum (GEPFa) is a campus-wide student organization based out the Evans School and associated with the environmental policy gateway. It is an active participant in the University of Washington’s environmental community by organizing various academic and social events.
Find out more about GEPFa and upcoming events by joining the GEPFa listserv.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
MetroPol is the student group of the Evans School urban and regional affairs gateway. MetroPol organizes and hosts events, discussions, and social opportunities throughout the school year on policy issues such as:
Find out more about MetroPol and upcoming events at through the MetroPol listserv.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
The International Affairs Student Interest Group (InGate) at the Evans School aspires to expand the understanding of diverse perspectives across culture, technology, and politics.
InGate’s activities have an international focus and allow for increased interaction between students and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows through:
Find out more about InGate and upcoming events through the Ingate listserv.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
The Education and Social Policy Interest Group (Ed-Soc) at the Evans School works to mobilize students and faculty around issues in education and social policy through:
Find out more about Ed-Soc activities or join their listserv by contacting ed-soc@u.washington.edu.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
The Nonprofit Network (NPN) at the Evans School is an organization for students interested in the nonprofit sector, including those outside of the nonprofit management gateway. NPN regularly sponsors social and academic activities such as:
Find out more about NPN activities or join their listserv by contacting nbec@u.washington.edu.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at 206.543.4900 or evansdss@u.washington.edu.
The Latino Policy Association (LPA) is open to all Evans School students interested in Latino policy issues. The association works to connect students with Washington state’s Latino community through:
For more information about LPA and upcoming events, contact latinopolicyassociation@u.washington.edu.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Evans School Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) is the Evans School chapter of The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, a program of the National Association for Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
PAA is open to both current Evans School students and alumni, and recognizes outstanding achievement in the study of public affairs and administration. Membership requirements include:
Applications are accepted once per year with a formal induction ceremony every spring before graduation.
For more information about other Evans School student organizations, contact the Student Services office at evansdss@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.