National Newsletter
Husky National – Spring 2018
Featured Stories
Nationwide Member Benefits
You don’t have to live in Seattle to enjoy the benefits of a UWAA membership. No matter where they are, UWAA members can take advantage of perks like online discounts on Husky gear, access to academic journals and much more. View Online Benefits
Dawg Days Shines Again
Dawg Days in the Desert returned for another great year of events in the Palm Springs area. Relive all the fun by heading to our website and checking out our recap. Take A Look
Laborers in the Limelight
Texas Husky, Arely Morales, ’17 MFA, tells the stories of Latino Laborers through her paintbrush. She hopes her striking portraits add visibility to people who are often overlooked. Be a Mentor
Inspiring Future Engineers
Gabriella Tosado, a Chemical Engineering graduate student from Miami, is committed to inspiring underrepresented students in the pursuit of STEM disciplines and careers. Follow Her Journey
Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted
Chicago attorney David Owens, ’04, fights wrongful convictions. He recently helped free Patrick Prince, who spent 26 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Read About His Work
Events
Baseball in California
Mar. 29, 2018 – Apr. 2, 2018
Husky Men’s Baseball will take on USC and San Diego State University in March and April. UW alumni in SoCal are planning to attend and cheer them on. Contact Kendra Hall at kendrah@uw.edu for more information.
Portland Lunch and Learn
Wed., May 9, 2018
Sean Sullivan, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, will travel to Portland to meet with alumni in May. Huskies will have a chance to chat and learn about addressing the high cost of prescription drugs. Invites are coming soon.
Portland Career Trek
June 10, 2018 – June 13, 2018
Twelve students will head to Portland in June to meet with alumni and visit the places they work. Students will get an inside view into prominent Portland businesses like Nike and Columbia. For more information, visit the Career Treks page.
New York Salmon BBQ
Sat. June 16, 2018
The date is set for the 45th Annual New York Salmon BBQ. Mark your calendar for the Husky summer kickoff!
DC Salmon BBQ
Sun. June 17, 2018
The date is set for the 45th Annual New York Salmon BBQ. Mark your calendar for the Husky summer kickoff!
DC Summer Softball and Soccer Leagues
Spring-Summer
Interested in teaming up with the Huskies for co-ed sports this summer? Email Elle Carne for information about soccer or Kyle Harbaugh for more information about softball.
Alumni Spotlight
Jeff’s Corner
Geographic Trustee, Jeff Adams, ’04, reflects on a winter full of Husky excitement and looks forward to more events and opportunities in the spring. Read Jeff’s Letter
Let Your Husky Spirit Fly
Join UWAA by March 31 and you’ll receive a free spirit flag. With more than 56,000 members, you’ll become a part of one of the most loyal and connected alumni communities in the nation. Be A Member Today
International Out and About
It’s been a busy quarter for UW alumni, students and supporters around the world. From prestigious appointments to generous gifts and musical premiers to undersea dives, we’ve got tons of Husky news to share. Be Thoughtful
Did You Know?
Campus Connections
Are You Ready to Join the Circle?
The President’s Club — a group of donnors recognized for their generous contributions to the University — is now The President’s Circle. The new name is more inclusive of our broad community of supporters. Read The Announcement
Classics & Catapults
A popular course combines building catapults and other ancient technologies with the study of ancient philosophers. Read The Story
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