Download USPS Holiday Shipping Calendar
Dec 04, 2007
The Holidays are here again! Download the USPS 2007 Shipping Calendar for important dates to keep in mind this year.

NEW - 13-Ounce Mail Rule to Take Effect July 30
Dec 04, 2007
Starting Monday, July 30th, all personal mail that weighs over 13 ounces and uses stamps has to be hand delivered to a employee at the U.S. Postal Services retail counter at any area Post Office. All mail metered through UW Mailing Services will be unaffected by this change. Any mail that weighs over 13 ounces and is placed inside blue Postal pick-up boxes or any other mail pick-up/drop-off location would be returned to the sender.

Copy Centers Go Green
Dec 04, 2007
UW Copy Centers are now using 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The transition from the 30% recycled to 100% recycled stock began on June 4th with plans to have all copy centers switched out by July 1st.

U.S. Postal Service Rate Increase
Dec 04, 2007
New Prices Effective May 14, 2007.

Print Now!
Dec 04, 2007
Printing at the University of Washington has been revolutionized with Dawg-Prints, a new service allowing convenient wireless printing from personal computers to over 65 locations on campus.

POSTAL BULLETIN - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
Nov 02, 2006
The USPS reports it will be mostly business as usual for southern California's mail delivery networks as of 10/26/07. Mail being send to homes, business, state and government agencies affected by the wildfires will be delivered to all available addresses not effected by the wildfires. The USPS also reported for those addresses damaged or destroyed by the wildfires, that those recipients will be able to pick-up mail from their closest Post Office. UW Mail Services expects minimum delays for most delivery locations in California per this new information from the U.S. Postal Services. We will update if conditions change.

Submitting Electronic Files to Publications Services
Dec 08, 2006
Now there's a quick and easy way to submit electronic files for your jobs with Publications Services. Send mailing lists, office documents, or desktop publishing files instantly with our Web File Transfer service. Access your files anytime, from anywhere. More...

Publications Services is a winner!
Dec 08, 2006
The International Publishing Management Association (IPMA) and In-Plant Graphics magazine recognized three Publications Services projects as winners in the In-Print® 2006 competition.

Make the Smart Choice with UW Copy Services Course Packs
Dec 08, 2006
Spring classes will be here before you know it. Professors, relax over Spring Break and let UW Copy Services take care of your course packs for you.

2007 CASE Awards
Dec 08, 2006
UW Publications Services partnered with clients to create the high-quality communications that were recently honored in the CASE District VIII Communications awards. Publications Services employees won many awards on projects they submitted themselves, as well as recognition on projects entered by their clients.

Tainted Mail Alert
Dec 08, 2006
The FBI has issued a release informing the public that tainted letters have been sent to some television media outlets. The writer is accusing them of exploiting women by the way they cover sports. The first letters were mailed in 2004 from Portland and more were sent in 2006 and 2007 from Seattle and Chicago.

Chart your course for BizTech 2007, and Discover the Possibilities!
Dec 06, 2006
Follow yer compass to the Publications Services booth on March 14, and drop your anchor to explore a treasure chest of tools for print and digital communications.

One Thousand Plates and Counting!
Dec 02, 2006
August 14 marked the 1,000th New Style UW license plate sold. Click here for details about the plates' current and future success.

Mailing Services Delivery during Inclement Weather
Dec 02, 2006
All mail delivery disruptions due to winter weather will be posted via our website. You can also call our delivery section at 206.543.7915 or email: mailserv@u.washington.edu for specific cancellations and estimated rescheduled delivery times.

Are you WANTED?
Dec 02, 2006
If you moseyed through BizTech, chances are you tipped your hat at the Publications Services corral. It’s even likely that there’s a WANTED poster out there somewhere - and your face is on it. If you enjoyed customizing a calendar then you’ll love what else you can create with a photo of yourself, your best friend or your dog. To learn more: Click here

Overnight Express Mail Delays/Cancellations due to weather
Dec 02, 2006
To ensure your UPS, FedEx or DHL Overnight Express mail and package(s) get picked up, Mailing Services recommends that you contact the vendor of your choice prior to placing your important documents or parcels in any express shipping pick-up box in and around the University of Washington. Items can also be dropped off directly to Mailing Services if you are concerned a pick-up box may be skipped.

Pick up's can be made earlier due to current or approaching inclement weather or cancelled entirely with little or no notice. You are welcome to call Mailing Services at 206.543.8758 directly or email: mailserv@u.washington.edu to find out if a pick-up route has been altered, re-routed, or cancelled due to extreme winter storms.

2006 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Dec 02, 2006
The results of our recent client survey are in. Clients rated performance in our core service areas. Take a look what they had to say.

Publications Services Designers Honored
Dec 02, 2006
Publications Services’ Designers Jo-Ann Sire and John Linse were recently honored during Seattle’s Icograda Design Week.
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Absentee Ballot Postage
Oct 31, 2005
Absentee Voting Ballots weigh just over 1 oz this year, so an additonal .24 cents will be needed for mailing. King County Elections officials won't be picking up the tab if insufficient postage is applied. Total cost needed to mail each Absentee Ballot is .63 cents for the estimated 1.1 oz mail piece. Addendum: King County now says it will cover the additional postage should a voter forget to apply the additional postage. Snohomish County voters won't need extra postage because the weight is still under 1 oz. Read more...

New Inkjet Addressing Technology and Options
Dec 06, 2005
Publications Services recently acquired state-of-the-art inkjet addressing equipment - the efficient VideoJet BX6400. UW departments can now enjoy upgraded, professional-quality addressing on their outgoing mailings. To learn more and view sample addresses, please visit:
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Drive Like a Dawg Event
Dec 06, 2005
Don't miss the Drive Like a Dawg Event, May 30 - June 1. It's the latest promotional activity from UW Publications Services in our role coordinating the marketing of the new UW license plates.

New Postal Rates Go into Effect Jan. 8
Dec 06, 2005
The U.S. Postal Service will increase most postal rates and fees by approximately 5.4 percent across-the-board to take effect January 8th. Among the rate adjustments – the first since 2002 – the single piece rate for First Class Mail will increase from 37 cents to 39 cents, and the postcard rate will increase by one cent to 24 cents.

Power Outage at Publications Services 12/28
Nov 03, 2004
Capital Projects Office has notified Publications Services that due to Seattle City Light labor issues, a power outage to our bldg. will occur on Wed. Dec. 28. The power shut down is needed to make the final connection to the nearby Research and Technology bldg. The power shut off will begin at 1:00 pm and could last until 5:00 pm, but hopefully it will be for a shorter duration. The west entrance to Publications Services will be closed during this time until power is restored.

Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina indefinitely until further notice
Dec 09, 2004
Due to the significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, Express Mail to the southern and southeastern Gulf area's of the U.S. is suspended, this includes Standard Mail (Bulk Mail). MORE...

New Hours at Pubs Services
Dec 09, 2004
Change is in the air this autumn at Publications Services. Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, Publications Services' west doors will open at 8 am, Monday through Friday. The doors will be locked at 5 pm. More...

New Service: Online Map Production
Dec 05, 2004
Web Publishing is -guiding the way- with Online Map Production. Build a map with directions to your office or department. Let us show you the way...

2005 CASE Awards
Dec 05, 2004
Publications Services was pleased to partner with many clients on creating award-winning communications in the CASE District VIII Excellence in Communications awards. UW departments were bestowed honors in multiple categories. Congratulations to all award winners and thank you for allowing Publications Services the opportunity to assist you. For a list of UW winners and to view projects photos, find out more...

An Environmental Future
Dec 02, 2004
Publications Services exceeds state requirements with environmentally respectful practices, being among the first in the region to utilize inks and papers that conserve natural resources and minimize environment toxins. In January, 2005, Governor Gary Locke issued Executive Order 05-01. More...

2005 UW Office Directory Now Available
Dec 02, 2004
Get your copy of the 2005 UW Academic and Administrative Offices Directory featuring the location and contact information for more than 2,000 campus departments and offices. You may purchase your copy through University Stores, UW Publications Services, or at any UW Copy Center. Find out more...

Parking at Publications Services
Nov 01, 2003
Beginning November 1, 2004, visitors to Publications Services will find convenient parking in lower lot W-40, south of the building. We welcome the new UW Research and Technology building, now under construction in the former lot, W-44.

Online Order Security Update
Oct 31, 2003
Publications Services has upgraded its ability to authenticate web orders. For secure online ordering, simply update your browser with the UW Services CA Certificate.

Improved Billing
Dec 10, 2003
Publications Services has dramatically re-engineered billing procedures to provide rapid invoicing - within 15 business days of job completion - and timely financial information to the project manager.

Paper Shortage
Dec 09, 2003
Paper prices are climbing and there is a tightening supply. Some mills are considering allocations. Publications Services is taking measures to ensure paper is available for your next project. You can help by planning your projects ahead and building in a two-month lead-time for paper.