Get Involved in Austin
Welcome
UW alumni and friends living in the Austin area gather for social, cultural and educational activities that connect alumni with each other to the University of Washington.
Volunteer
There are many ways to get involved in Austin. Volunteering is a great way to keep connected to your university, and the UW Alumni Association encourages all alumni and friends to give back and support the UW alumni community.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities in your area:
Connect in Your Area
Want to touch base with UW alumni and friends in Austin? Use HuskyConnect to develop an online network of friends in your area, or use the Husky Career Network to connect with a career contact and learn about their job experiences in your neck of the woods!
If you are interested in subscribing to the Austin email list to hear about upcoming UWAA events near you, please contact chantalc@u.washington.edu.To join the Austin Facebook group, please click here.
To join the Austin LinkedIn group, please click here.
Here's what is on tap in your area:
Local Contact
Chris Van Houten , '03, is the Austin contact. Chris can be reached at cvh2@u.washington.edu or 512-440-1795.
UWAA Membership
The University of Washington is more than an education. It's an experience. And a UWAA membership is the perfect way to stay connected to the UW's thriving alumni community. Enjoy hundreds of local and national member benefits, such as discounts at shops and restaurants; access to online lectures and exclusive privileges to the UWAA's networking systems, HuskyConnect and Husky Career Network. For more information, call 1-800-AUW-ALUM or visit our membership page.
UWAA Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate juniors and seniors, including transfer students, who are currently enrolled as full-time UW students. Current degree holders cannot apply. Students must have a parent or grandparent who holds a degree from the University of Washington and is a current member of the alumni association. Visit the UWAA Scholarship page for more information about this and other scholarships offered by UWAA.
