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Out & About Around the Husky Globe: Spring 2026

Huskies around the world have been busy for the last few months. Alumni are connecting, celebrating and showing their Husky spirit wherever they go. See the highlights below!

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Adapting to an AI-driven future

A group of Indonesia Huskies in front of an event backdrop

In November, the Indonesia Huskies hosted an evening exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies work, create and innovate. Alumni and professionals gathered at the tiket.com office for a panel discussion, Q&A and networking dinner with industry leaders across technology and business.

A warm welcome in Jakarta

A group of alumni stand in front of a sign for "Rempah Bistro"

Also in November, Gigi Do, the UW’s Director of International Advancement, visited Indonesia, where Bernt Ramli, ’95, hosted her and a dozen Indonesia Huskies at his restaurant, Rempah Bistro. The group enjoyed wonderful time of connection and amazing cuisine.

Toronto is a go

A group of five UW Huskies hold a UW flag.

The November events continued on the other side of the Pacific when UW International Advancement’s Marianne Kim, ’18, visited a gathering of UW Alumni in Toronto.

Shipspotting in Singapore

Photo of the ship R/V Thomas G. Thompson

Singapore Husky, Tracy Zhang, ’21, snapped this photo of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson while it traveled around Asia. The ship is operated by the UW’s School of Oceanography as a part of the United States Academic Research Fleet, within University National Oceanographic Laboratories System.

Strengthening nursing ties in Taipei

Five UW Huskies holding UW pennants

As the year wrapped up, Miffy Yen, ’09, president of the Taiwan Huskies, welcomed Hilaire Thompson, dean of the UW School of Nursing, to Taipei. Their visit focused on strengthening connections between the School of Nursing and UW alumni in Taiwan.ion

Indonesia feels the holiday spirt

The Indonesia Huskies made sure everyone’s winter was merry and bright with a digital holiday card celebrating the many wonderful gatherings they hosted in 2025.

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A group holds a UW flag in front of a large relief sculpture.

Jiangsu Huskies chapter president, Yating Zhuang, ’16, helped lead a festive year-end gathering that included treats, company tours and plenty of UW spirit.

Husky’s art takes flight

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Courtesy Cathay Pacific. Credit: Mike Pickles

In March, Hong Kong artist Victor Wong, ’89, saw his artwork take flight as part of Cathay Pacific’s 80th anniversary celebration. His bold design transformed a Boeing 777 into a flying tribute to Hong Kong, bringing local artistry to travelers worldwide. Get the full story.

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