UW 150th Timeline

W Day

W Day Pep Rally and Live KJR Broadcast


On Nov. 4, 2011, Huskies all around the world draped themselves in purple and toasted the UW’s 150th birthday.

Red Square, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. There were appearances by President Michael K. Young, Husky coaches and athletes, the band, cheer squad, Harry and Dubs as well as free T-shirts and Cupcake Royale cupcakes. KJR 950 AM broadcast live from campus. The event was a rousing success!

Other Celebrations included:

UW Tacoma – GWP Atrium, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Details
UW Bothell – Outside the bookstore, 1-2 p.m. Details

Huskies who lived outside the area posted their UW memories and photos of themselves in purple on the UW Facebook page and via the Twitter hashtag #UW150.

Alumni gathered too!

The UW Alumni Association had W Day celebrations across the country, including Denver, Los Angeles, Scottsdale and Portland. (See list)

Coporate Sponsors

MicrosoftT Mobile

Media Sponsors

Seattle TimesKing 5

Special W Day Promotions

Apparel & Accessories

Food

Tech

  • Microsoft Store, U Village – Visit the Microsoft Store at U Village wearing UW colors and receive either a free UW skinit (phone, pc or Xbox) or 10% off anything in the store (some exclusions apply; see store for details).
  • T-Mobile – UW Students/Staff/Faculty: 15% off of recurring monthly service charges plus waived $35 activation. UW Alumni: 12% off of recurring monthly service charges plus waived $35 activation fee. At Red Square during W-Day celebration only: Activate a Value or Classic contract plan and receive a Commemorative UW 150th Water Resistant Stadium Blanket.