Provide input on Metro’s proposed changes

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Participate in an online survey

Do you take Metro transit in north King County? Or, would you be interested in taking it if only something were different? Help influence upcoming changes to transit service by participating in a survey or attending an open house with representatives from local transit agencies.

King County Metro is inviting participation in a North Link Connections Mobility Project feedback survey, available online through the end of March 2020.

The survey seeks to gather public feedback on a proposed new bus network is offered in six languages.

“As Sound Transit extends its light rail system to serve three new Link stations in 2021 (U District, Roosevelt, and Northgate), King County Metro is releasing initial proposals for updating bus service to integrate with the new stations. These concepts were created with the help of a community-based Mobility Board, and broader public feedback on service needs and priorities.”

Attend in person on March 4

Learn in person about the proposed changes by attending the North Link Open House on March 4, 4–6 p.m. held at Gould Hall in the U District. Interact and share your thoughts directly with agency representatives from King County Metro, Community Transit and Sound Transit. No RSVP is required.

Join us for a Seattle AIDS Memorial Pathway info meeting February 3

Posted on January 23, 2020January 29, 2020

New 10-week tech course and scholarships available at the Othello-UW Commons

Posted on February 6, 2019

We’re pleased to help spread the word about a new 10-week tech course starting on April 11 at the Othello-UW Commons. In this introductory Foundations of Databases course, you’ll learn fundamental database and SQL skills. The course is approved by UW’s Department of Computer Science and provides a valuable first step into a career in tech or data. These skills are also widely applicable across many roles, in both large corporations and small nonprofits, that handle data.

Scholarships are available for up to 15 students! The Southeast Seattle Career Scholarship is need-based and covers 80% of course costs. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.

Learn more at: www.pce.uw.edu/southeast-seattle-career-scholarship

For questions, please email enrollmentservices@pce.uw.edu

President Cauce sees Jumpstart in action

Posted on December 1, 2018

President Ana Mari Cauce visited UW students volunteering in the Jumpstart Program at the José Martí Child Development Center on November 27. Through this program, students work in preschool classrooms serving economically disadvantaged children. They use research-based curriculum to help develop children’s oral language and social and emotional skills.

President Cauce’s visit to the University District Food Bank

Posted on November 9, 2018

Did you know the U District has one of the city’s busiest food banks? Since 1983, the University District Food Bank has been helping people from six different zip code areas by providing access to healthy food and life-changing resources.

President Cauce and members of the University’s Office of External Affairs visited the food bank in October to see this key community resource in action and learn about UW’s numerous connections. Executive Director Joe Gruber provided a thorough and passionate description of the organization’s programs beyond offering nutritious food through its walk-in, supermarket-style food bank four days a week.

For example, friendly staff can help food bank visitors determine if they’re eligible for food stamps and apply online. Additionally, people who have difficulty visiting the food bank in person can apply for the organization’s Home Delivery program, which relies on volunteers to distribute weekly bags of groceries to eligible recipients.

Their rooftop farm provides space for growing vegetables, other fresh produce and even boasts its own beehives. Now that’s local produce!

Being hungry isn’t a recipe for good learning. The Packs For Kids program sends meals and snacks home each weekend with children who rely on free or reduced school lunches during the week. A collaboration with eight local partner schools, the program offers nutritious and age-appropriate food.

Huskies are regularly found among the food bank’s numerous weekly volunteers, preparing food for distribution, tending the rooftop garden and serving in other much-needed positions. The food bank’s summer 2018 newsletter mentioned that during a busy week, volunteers might provide up to 500 hours of help!

The University is proud to support the work of this key community asset.