April 1-30
Member Appreciation Month 2023
UWAA members like you make our community blossom! Thanks to you, we’re able to pursue our mission of supporting students, bringing alumni together and standing up for higher education. To say thanks, we are filling the month of April with special offers and events just for members. Take a sneak peek at all that we have planned for this April!
Seattle Events
Celebrate spring with your pack! Start off Member Appreciation Month with a visual treat, end it with some great eats, and fill in the month with sports and performances.
Cherry Blossom Portraits
Saturday, April 1 | 8–11 a.m.
Make some memories this spring! UWAA members are invited to have their photos professionally taken in the Quad while the cherry trees are in bloom. Bring your friends or family (up to 4 additional people) to be part of your photo. Use the link below to sign up for your timeslot — space is limited! The UWAA will have giveaways to enjoy in the Quad as well.
Cherry blossom season is a wonderful time of year in the University District. Why not make a day of it? We recommend a visit to the newly opened Boon Boona Coffee inside University Book Store. (Coffee, pastries, books and cherry blossoms is perhaps a recipe for the best day ever.) University Book Store opens on 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Check the timing of the University District’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival as well for more to celebrate!
New to membership? If you want to participate in this event and have not yet received your member number, contact the UWAA at uwalumni@uw.edu or 206-543-0540.
Husky Social at the College Inn Pub
Friday, April 28 | 5–7 p.m.
Enjoy a pint and some mouth-watering pub food on us! UW alums Jen Gonyer, ’01 and Al Donohue, ’99, ’02, are the proud owners of this U-district institution. Cozy booths, pool, pinball, darts, and the Snug Room occupied by Howard the Ghost are all waiting for you at the College Inn Pub, along with a 10% discount all day. Each UWAA member can bring one guest to this event. (21+ only)
Live around the Puget Sound? Get out and enjoy member savings at these Seattle-area attractions!
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 
April 21–May 14 | Times Vary
Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeny Todd” opens at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre on April 21! UWAA members save 25% on tickets to this deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, as imagined by a titan of musical theater.
Step Afrika 
Thurs. April 20–Sat. April 22 | 8 p.m.
Feel the beat at the UW’s Meany Center for the Performing Arts! The first professional dance company in the world dedicated to stepping, Step Afrika! blends songs, storytelling and dance to explore the Stono Rebellion of 1739, a little-known event in American history that led to some of our country’s most distinct performance traditions.
UWAA members save 20% on up to two tickets per order, valid in all seating sections. When ordering online, use the promo code STEPUWALUM before selecting seats.
Seattle Sea Dragons vs. Vegas Vipers 
Sun. April 23 | 6 p.m.
Breathe Fire! Catch some XFL professional American football minor league action this spring at Lumen Field. UWAA members enjoy discounted tickets for the Seattle Sea Dragons’ final home game of this season.
UW Baseball Spring Special 
Dates and times vary
Play ball! UWAA members enjoy discounted tickets to the see Huskies in action at Husky Ballpark this spring. Enjoy the start of another great baseball season with family and friends!
UW Softball 
Dates and times vary
Join us in the sun at the Husky Softball Stadium this spring! UWAA members enjoy discounted tickets to select UW Softball games. Bring your family and cheer like mad for the Dawgs!
Exclusive Shopping Access
Gear up for spring adventures with these amazing discounts!
adidas Employee Store
Portland, OR
Shop the latest adidas apparel and footwear collections at special employee-only prices! This invitation-only shopping experience for UWAA members is a special treat that only happens a few times per year. Enjoy a 50% discount off regular retail pricing!
Access to the Employee Store is available from April 1–30.
Columbia Employee Store
Carlsbad, CA | Henderson, KY | Portland, OR | Richmond, CA | West Covina, CA
Portland-based Columbia Sportswear specializes in helping Huskies gear up for their adventures. The employee store offers all the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family. All items are marked with the employee pricing of up to 50% off regular retail pricing!
Access to the Employee Store is available from March 31–April 23.
Mouth-Watering Treats
Show your member card and let the UWAA treat you at one of our favorite local establishments! These offers are good through the month of April, while supplies last.
Rough & Tumble Pub 
5309 22nd Ave NW (Top Floor), Seattle, WA 98107
Join us in Ballard at Seattle’s home for women’s sports! Watch Husky games with your pack on one of the more than 18 screens while you soak in some UW sports memorabilia. Both are on full display at Rough & Tumble! Come by on a weekend morning and show your UWAA member card for a free cinnamon roll. Catching a game after noon, any day of the week? Add an order of jalapeno popper bites to your order, our treat. (Dine-in only.)
Hood Famous Cafe
504 5th Ave S, STE 107A, Seattle, WA 98104
Hood Famous won our hearts (and taste buds) with its delicious its delicious deserts. Husband and wife team Geo Quibuyen and Chera Amlag, ’02, offer this taste of the Philippines from their International District storefront. Show your card and try a free mini ube cheesecake or a 12 oz. ube latte on us!
Boon Boona Coffee
Flagship Location: 724 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057
University Book Store Location: 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Seattle U Location: 1223 East Cherry Street Ste. C121B, Seattle, WA 98122
Try the coffee that is taking Seattle by storm! Boon Boona exclusively roasts sustainably-sourced African specialty coffees. Founder Efrem Fesaha uses his experience with traditional coffee ceremonies to inspire the welcoming space of his cafes. Show your UWAA member card and enjoy one free 12 oz. coffee with one flavoring.
Super Savings
Check out some of the special deals that UWAA member benefit partners made available, in-person and online, for Member Appreciation Month!
University Book Store 
April showers bring spring flowers! UWAA members save 25% off umbrellas with our special promo code — see link below. (This offer can combine with Pack Rewards for a 35% discount!)
UWAA members can also get a free cherry blossom tote bag with purchase of $20 or more. Use our members-only promo code (see link below) when checking out and the tote will automatically be added to your basket — free! Offers are available both in-person and online.
FitMyFoot
UWAA members receive 22% off all FitMyFoot products! The FitMyFoot team is made up of multiple UW alumni, including Jeff Flohr, ’91, Joe Baldwin,’89, Bill Snowden, ’89, and Kailey Flohr, ’21. They create insoles and sandals designed to reduce foot pain, achieve better body alignment, and improve comfort while being easy to purchase online from the comfort of your home.
From the Ground Up
From the Ground Up is a Seattle-based brand creating high-performance, stylish outdoor products that protect our trails and public lands. Founded by UW alum Rami Nasr, ’16, these socks feature local mountains on them like Mount Rainier, Mount Baker and the Olympics. UWAA members save 20% on all orders during the month of April.
Game On Foods
Game On Foods makes premium, delicious candy and chocolate customized for University of Washington alumni, students and fans. UWAA members get 10% off and free shipping on orders over $40!
Macadons
Macadons began in 2013 when UW alum Donna Chan, ’09, tasted her mother’s macarons for the first time. Enjoy macarons and ice cream with unique flavors, such as taro, durian, lychee, green tea and more! Visit their new flagship store in downtown Renton or place your order online! UWAA members get 15% off all orders.
Sunkiss Color Changing Drinkware
Sunkiss was created by UW alum Nolan Kozu, ’13. This playful drinkware uses temperature sensitive ink to present a unique color changing feature when hot or cold liquid is poured into the cup. Special offer: UWAA members receive 25% off all Sunkiss products in the month of April!
Undertow Trading
Co-owned and operated by Nancy Woelfle (nee Krall), ’78, Undertow Trading is an online single origin coffee and loose leaf tea shop. Undertow Trading values sustainability, focusing on coffees that are less resource intensive, avoid mono-cropping, and give nutrients back to the local ecology. UWAA members receive a special 25% discount on all orders!
Enter to Win
Our UWAA Benefit Partners have contributed fun prizes to help us celebrate Member Appreciation Month. Will you be one of the nine lucky winners? Enter below!
- 5th Avenue Theatre: Two tickets to “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” April 21-May 12, 2023. Good for any performance, excluding weekend matinees.
- Brooks Running: Award certificate good for one pair of running shoes.
- Fit my Foot: Free pair of insoles.
- From the Ground Up: Free sock bundle.
- Game On Foods: Free Washington Huskies chocolate & candy multipack.
- Macadons: $50 gift card for macarons or ice cream.
- Sunkiss Color Changing Drinkware: UW vintage logo pint glass and The Greatest Setting mug.
- Undertow Trading: Free tea (English Channel Earl Grey and Admiral Ashwagandha Chai) and coffee (Bar Pilot’s Blend).
- University Book Store: $100 gift card for books, Husky gear and more.
One entry per person. Winners will be randomly selected and notified via email the week of May 1, 2023.
