Husky Global Newsletter
Husky Global Newsletter – Spring 2017
Welcome
As University of Washington alumni, you are an important part of our Husky family, and your sense of purple pride for the University has elevated the institution’s reputation around the world. On behalf of the University and the UW Alumni Association, we want to thank you for your enthusiasm, passion and impact.
We want to support your on-going efforts to organize and build Husky communities, wherever you call home and wherever your travels take you. Husky Global is our way of sharing stories about how the UW is making alumni connections, supporting students and encouraging lifelong learning across the globe.
We hope these efforts will inspire and encourage you to think about ways we can work together to energize and celebrate alumni and friends of the University of Washington. The opportunities are boundless.
Be inspired. Be involved. Be part of UWAA.
Paul Rucker, ’95, ’02
Executive Director, UW Alumni Association
Ray Li
Senior Director of International Advancement
Featured Stories
International Alumni News and Updates
Find out what your friends and fellow alumni around the world are up to. Our first alumni news update features new ventures, Husky spirit around the globe and the passing of a business icon. Read More.
Campaign Launch
In Nov. 2016, we held the global launch of UW’s most ambitious fundraising campaign ever. Thank you to everyone who made a contribution! If you’d like to make a gift, click here or contact Ray Li at rayli@uw.edu.
A Global University
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to showcasing the global reach of UW. You’ll find information about study abroad programs, international research and Huskies creating positive change around the world.
International Alumni Weekend
Save the date, Oct. 12–15 alumni from across the globe will converge in Beijing for our 2017 International Alumni Weekend. Tell us what kind of programming you’d like to see during year’s events by taking our short survey.
Upcoming Events
Chinese Media Committee Reunion at UW
JUNE 16–18, 2017
Members of the CMC reunite on campus. For more info, contact charlesklee@comcast.net.
Australia Huskies Happy Hour
JUNE 25, 2017
Save the date for our Sydney alumni gathering.
Reception for President Cauce in Beijing
JUNE 29–30, 2017
President Cauce will receive an honorary degree from Tsinghua University in Beijing. Invitations are going out soon.
International Student Send-offs
SUMMER 2017
From Hong Kong to Thailand, we’re sending-off international students in style. For more info, visit the send-offs page.
International Alumni Weekend
OCTOBER 12–15, 2017
This year’s annual alumni weekend will be held this fall in Beijing. Take our survey to help shape the programming.
Explore UWAA’s Full Event Calendar
For a full listing of events on campus and around the world please visit our event calendar.
Alumni Spotlight
Thai Chapter Raises $10,000 for Scholarships
The 2016 International Alumni Weekend was a great success and it was only made better by a generous donation from the Thailand Huskies in support of students studying at UW. Learn more by reading the story.
Putting Knowledge to Work
As the deputy director of medical service in Kenya’s Ministry of Health, Dr. Peter Cherutich, ’06, ’15, uses his implementation science degree to help prevent new HIV infections. Read about how he turns research into action.
Campus Connections
Husky 100’s International Students
Each year, an elite group of UW students are named to the Husky 100 and recognized for making the most of their time at UW. This year, 11 international students from 10 countries were selected.
UW Shines in New Ranking
Forty-five UW programs ranked in the top 10 world-wide according to new analysis by the Center for World University Rankings. The University itself ranked 8th overall in terms of the number of top-10 programs. Read more in the Seattle Times.
Student Seeks New Ways of Detecting HIV
Nuttada Panpradist came from Thailand to study bioengineering. She is now on the path to developing a new way to detect HIV. One that doesn’t require a laboratory or expensive equipment. Read more about her in this story.
2017 Football Schedule Announced
It’s time to get the 2017 Husky Football schedule on your calendar. More information on our viewing parties around the world will be announced as we get closer to the games. View the full schedule.
We Need Your Help
We hope you enjoyed the first edition of our international alumni newsletter. We’re excited to connect with alumni living abroad but our records aren’t perfect. That means we need your help to make sure we’re reaching all Huskies around the world. If you found the newsletter interesting or valuable, please share it with fellow alumni and friends of the University. And please take a moment to update your own contact information here. Thanks for your help and Go Huskies!
