From the UWAA President

Colleen Fukui-Sketchley

As the new year continues to unfold, I admit I am even more excited about the opportunities we have to celebrate alumni and friends in 2011. For a start, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the University of Washington. Founded in 1861, the UW has been a leader in higher education for generations. More...

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Volunteer J.D. Leza
John-David Leza, known to most simply as J.D., has created tremendous impact in his UW community. A 1995 graduate in psychology and English, this motivated Husky is ready to take on the world. More...

Volunteer Opportunities

UWAA Spring Lectures
Throughout the year, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, the UWAA presents stimulating evening lectures to University of Washington alumni and the surrounding communities. Volunteers interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staff with various duties. Free lecture attendance is included. Be a volunteer...

What's Happening Next?

• PAWS on Science
  The UWAA and the Pacific Science Center present a weekend of hands-on demonstrations, live workshops and research booths featuring UW scientists at PAWS on Science, April 8-10. Volunteers will answer questions, hand out maps, etc. and get free admission to the event. Volunteer now!
• Diversity Networking Reception
  Volunteers are needed for the UWAA's Diversity Networking Reception, April 5. This is an opportunity for UW Mentor Program students—and students in other UW diversity programs and across the campus—to meet in a relaxed setting with UW alumni and friends from a wide range of career fields. Volunteer now!
• Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
  The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is currently recruiting volunteer docents to work in its expanding educational programs. Docents make exhibits come alive for museum visitors of all ages.
  Volunteer now!

Kudos to Our Geographic Leaders!

Thank you, geographic leaders, for putting on another successful viewing-party season, giving 10,000 Huskies across the country a chance to cheer for our football team. You are awesome!

Thanks, also, for turning in your sign-up sheets on time! All sign-up sheets are now being recorded and a winner will be chosen for each location (the more times you signed in the better your chance to win a great Husky prize!). Winners will be announced to each Geographic leader.

Lastly, please send your viewing party photos to Chantal and we'll post them to the UWAA website. Check out the photos!

Raffle Winner Announced

Thanks to all of you who have participated in our holiday edition raffle! And the winner of a Brandon Roy-signed copy of Columns magazine is… Wes Wheeler! Wes is president of our UWAA Dallas/Forth Worth chapter. Many thanks to Wes and his efforts with the past viewing parties!

We appreciate all that you, our volunteers, do. So this time we're raffling off a UW Husky T-shirt! To enter, send your name and graduation year to Chantal Carrancho at chantalc@uw.edu. We'll announce the winner in the next issue of the E-newsletter, so stay tuned!

2011 Husky Happy Hours

Spring is just around the corner—which means, it’s the time for our 2011 Husky Happy Hours! Thanks to the following areas for sending in their information on time.

• Hawaii—Heidi Ho
• San Antonio—Cindy Comfort
• Washington, D.C.—Allison Dane and Rick Melrose
• Los Angeles—Brock Mullins

For those of you who haven’t decided on a date, please contact Chantal Carrancho ASAP to confirm the details for your Husky Happy Hour.

Blog Down to Washington

We've got a new home for UW stories and links: Blog Down to Washington. Follow the blog and learn more about UW people and important information. Take a look then tell us what you think. Your participation can make BDTW a hub for Huskies on the web. Bookmark the page and come back often!

It's Great to Be a UWAA Member!

More than 50,000 UW graduates and friends of the UW have already joined, making the UWAA one of the nation's largest alumni associations. As a member, you'll be part of a growing network of Huskies and you'll enjoy discounts from retailers such as T-Mobile, Tully's, University Book Store and others. Learn more about our great member benefits and services.

Not a UWAA member yet? It's easy to join.