Some of the Alumni Association's most popular events are coming up, and we need great volunteers like YOU to help make it happen. Here are some fun chances to get out and about on campus, and help us kick off the new school year in style!
HUSKY SUMMER WEEKEND - Aug. 13, 14, 15, 2004
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HUSKY SUNDAE - Sunday, Sept. 26
Come welcome incoming students at our 4th Annual Husky Sundae event, scooping ice cream on the HUB lawn. We need volunteers to come by, roll up their sleeves, and get ready to serve about 3,000 new and returning Huskies. Be the first to give new students the scoop on campus!
When: Sunday, Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m., HUB lawn.
Contact: Karla Tofte, (206) 685-2704, ktofte@u.washington.edu.
FIRST DAY AT RED SQUARE - Wednesday, Sept. 29
Help start today's Huskies out on the right foot by handing out coffee, bagels, and maps as they pass through Red Square!
When: Monday, Sept. 29, 8-10 a.m. or while supplies last; Red Square.
Contact: Karla Tofte, (206) 685-2704, ktofte@u.washington.edu.
DAWG DASH - Sunday, Oct. 24
The 19th Annual Dawg Dash is right on track, and has become so popular that we've secured the event management company of ProMotion Events to help! They still need lots of volunteers to stage this important scholarship fund-raiser, so if you're available, please call ProMotion Events. Come help cheer on the participants, and lend a hand! For more information, go to www.dawgdash.com.
When: Sunday morning, Oct. 24
Contact: ProMotion Events at (206) 729-9972 or rex@promotionevents.com
MAP BRIDGING THE GAP BREAKFAST - Saturday, Nov. 6
The Multicultural Alumni Partnership Bridging the Gap Breakfast has raised over $100,000 toward scholarship since its inception, and shows no signs of slowing down, with over 700 people expected at this year's 10th annual event on Saturday, November 6. If you have a free morning and would like to help make a difference in the lives of a diverse group of students, we need you! Volunteers will greet and register guests, set up, clean up, or assist with the silent auction, and may choose an early (6 a.m.-9 a.m.) or late (9 a.m.-12 noon) shift, or anywhere in between. Your time is greatly appreciated!
When: Saturday, November 6, 8-10 a.m.; volunteer commitments vary.
Contact: Karla Tofte, (206) 685-2704, ktofte@u.washington.edu.
FINALS BITES - Monday night, Dec. 13
Heading into its fourth year, this has fast become a popular tradition among both students and volunteers! It's a great chance to come and mingle with students, so reserve your volunteer spot early! Volunteers arrive at 9:30 p.m., we start serving at 10 p.m., and usually go an hour or two, while supplies last.
Contact: Karla Tofte, (206) 685-2704, ktofte@u.washington.edu.
HUSKIES HELPING HUSKIES
Want to make a difference in the lives of other Huskies? Volunteer to be a Career Connections contact or a Career Mentor (Mentors needed Winter Quarter only.) Career Connections contacts nationwide offer information about their field, and networking referrals to UW students and UWAA members who are exploring their career options. Volunteers from all occupations and geographic locations are encouraged to sign up, and receive the satisfaction of sharing their experiences and know-how with others who are just starting out, or considering a career transition. Your time commitment is flexible, and your contact can be by phone, email, or in person-it's up to you!
If you live in the Seattle area and are interested in a more in-depth experience, check out the UWAA/OMA Career Mentor Program. Each mentor is matched with a student in the UW Educational Opportunity Program during winter quarter (January - March 2005), according to the student's career interests. Mentors maintain contact with their students throughout the quarter, providing encouragement and real-world perspective to help supplement the students' academic development. The experience is educational and rewarding for both, helping to pave the way for the student's transition to a successful career, as well as offering the mentor a glimpse of today's campus experience.
For more information and online registration for Career Connections, visit the Career Connections site. If you're interested in becoming a Career Mentor, please e-mail Don Gallagher at crmentor@u.washington.edu.