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Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
March 18, 2024
Hello Huskies, Do you have an innovative idea that would enhance the UW student experience? Created by students for students, the Husky Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 for you, or a small team, to pursue your passions and bring your projects to life. The 2023 awardees were: Pathways for All Huskies: illuminating campus…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide
February 22, 2024
Hello Huskies, Make your plans to stop by for free snacks at our Fuel for Finals event on Mar. 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Say hi to folks from some of your campus support teams — we'll be at four locations. Make sure to bring your Husky card! Follow us on Instagram @uwstudentlife and…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide
February 8, 2024
Hello Huskies, UW Libraries are full of great spots to study or take a break between classes — did you know that they also have fun events, free learning workshops and drop-in help sessions? From the 2024 Student Video Contest to Odegaard's new board game collection, a Valentine's Day tarot reading event, Tateuchi East…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide
January 24, 2024
Hello Huskies, As the winter quarter settles in, I want to remind you that there are many people at the UW that are here to support your health, well-being and academic experience. Part of being at the UW involves navigating a big place and asking for help when you need it. Your support team…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 1) Husky Pawket Guide
January 11, 2024
Hello Huskies, I hope your winter quarter is off to a good start! Thank you to our Pac-12 Champion Huskies and Husky Nation for a football season to remember. I encourage you to make the most of your Husky Experience by trying something new this quarter — take a class at the IMA, meet…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
December 6, 2023
Hello Huskies, I hope you had a wonderful holiday break for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. As you begin thinking about your finals, I encourage you to check out UW Libraries 10 Tips for Success. Use these time-saving resources to help you succeed and stress less during finals! Check out Odegaard Library’s extended…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide
November 15, 2023
Hello Huskies, In 1936, the UW varsity crew overcame adversity and pulled together, rowing as one to win Olympic gold and carve out their place in history. Today, you, your fellow Huskies and I are part of another exciting time in UW history. We can be a part of the support team that brings…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide
November 2, 2023
Hello Huskies, Did you know that more than 30% of UW undergrads are first-generation students? We also have many faculty and staff who are proud to be the first in their families to earn their degree. I am one of them.The UW is participating in the National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8, a date that honors…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide
October 18, 2023
Hello Huskies, Autumn quarter is officially underway at the UW. There is no question that your academic pursuits need to remain your number one priority, but your Husky Experience will be incomplete if all you do is go to class, go home and study. Years of experience and research has shown us that students who participate…
AI tools and academic integrity
October 11, 2023
Dear UW Student, I hope that you are having a successful start to the academic year. Amid ongoing national conversations across higher education regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools, I am writing to share resources and the University’s expectations regarding AI tools and academic integrity. At the UW, we view academic integrity as…