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
Teaching@UW: New Faculty Program
Registration is open for Teaching@UW: New Faculty Program, which connects new UW instructors to teaching strategies and resources, key expectations in the Faculty Code and each other.
Staff spotlight
Enhance your managerial skills
Engage in a self-paced class that is designed to help managers build rapport, deepen relationships and cultivate a clearer understanding of each employee’s experience.
Student spotlight
Get professional headshots
Looking for a new professional headshot? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center in Mary Gates Hall and use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo without charge.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the July 1 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Opposition to Uniform Guidance changes
The UW has submitted a formal letter opposing the OMB’s proposed changes to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (Uniform Guidance), warning that the revisions could introduce burdensome bureaucracy to scientific research. To learn more about these advocacy efforts, read the full update on the Provost’s blog.
Why use Purple instead of public AI tools?
Purple brings modern AI capabilities to the UW community in a UW-supported environment. It is designed for teaching, learning, research and everyday work, while keeping privacy, security and institutional needs in mind. Learn more about how Purple is different from public AI tools.
Places sensitive bird species won’t go
A study by researchers at the University of Washington tested the assumption that all development is bad for habitat. They found that when developments preserved native vegetation and tree cover between homes, a wider variety of bird species remained. Discover why the type of development matters.
Free and low-cost Adobe software
UW students, faculty and staff now have expanded access to Adobe tools, including free Adobe Express and Acrobat Pro, plus lower-cost Creative Cloud and shared-device licensing.
Shop local at the Whole U Summer Markets
Step away from your workday and explore local makers, treats and unique goods at The Whole U Summer Markets at UW Medicine on Tuesdays, Aug. 18 and Aug. 25. Plan your visit (NetID required).
Coming soon: New Workday menu look
Starting on Thursday, Aug. 20, there will be a redesigned Workday navigation menu. Expect new categories and an icon sidebar, which will remain visible across all Workday screens for quicker access.
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
Five ways to deal with anger in a healthy way
Learn how to recognize the root causes of anger and channel it into healthy, constructive actions rather than destructive habits.
Get involved with the UW Combined Fund Drive
There are many ways to make a difference through the UWCFD. Find a way to get involved that’s meaningful to you.
