Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Active and engaged teaching
Feb. 19 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Zoom
This faculty panel will focus on how to implement the UW’s new core element of “Active and Engaged” teaching in your courses.
Staff spotlight
Access LinkedIn Learning recommendations for your development
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s curated picks to identify quality on-demand training to advance your productivity and other business skills.
Student spotlight
2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair
Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Husky Union Building (HUB)
The upcoming in-person career fair is a great way to meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to a variety of majors, interests and goals.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Dec. 17, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Our public mission is rooted in community engagement
The UW received national recognition for its community impact, with all three campuses earning the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification, joining 277 peer institutions nationwide. Read President Jones’ message about this honor.
Explore the new Purple AI website
Learn the basics of Purple, UW’s generative AI tool, and explore the Get Started guide. Request early access to be among the first Purple users on campus.
Astronomers discover ancient barred spiral galaxy
New research supported by Yingjie Cheng, a University of Washington postdoctoral researcher in astronomy, uncovered a contender for one of the earliest observed spiral galaxies containing a stellar bar — a notable visual feature that can play an important role in the evolution of a galaxy.
Learn about free digital accessibility training and resources at the UW
Explore UW’s digital accessibility resources, training and events for the UW community, featuring Provost Tricia Serio, designed to support inclusive digital spaces before April 26. Watch a video to learn more about the initiative.
11 new year financial resolutions for 2026
Build healthier money habits in the year ahead with practical, realistic financial resolutions. Learn simple steps to budget, save, plan ahead and strengthen your financial well-being in 2026.
Get to know the WA EAP at virtual sessions in February
Attend virtual sessions in February to learn how WA EAP can support you with confidential resources for work, life and personal well-being. A Tuesday, Feb. 10, session is for employees and families, with a separate session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for HR professionals and supervisors.
Working at the UW
Find a job that will change your life, and others’ lives too.
– Academic jobs
– Staff jobs
– Student jobs
– UW Medicine jobs
Nourishing winter cooking: Simple meals for busy workweeks
Join a virtual cooking class on Friday, Feb. 20, featuring a garlicky white bean stew, an ideal meal for busy workweeks. Cook along from your own kitchen with UW Medicine registered dietitian Anna Fogel and colleagues from across the University.
Zero waste & reuse programs at the UW
Zero waste and reuse programs across the Seattle campus are rethinking waste, supporting equity and helping the UW be more sustainable. Learn more about the programs offered at the UW’s Seattle campus.
