The City University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) consists of 16 representatives appointed by surrounding communities and the UW. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
The purpose of the Community Advisory Committee shall be to:
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- Advise the City and the University on the orderly physical development of the greater University area
- Encourage the provision of adequate City services to the University and adjacent community and business areas
- Assist the University and City in preserving the many positive aspects of the University’s presence in the community
- Review and comment upon potential adverse effects of removing aspects of University programs from the University campus
- Assist in the protection of the adjacent community and business areas from the adverse effects of University and City actions
Welcome to Autumn Quarter
September 27, 2022
The University begins a new academic year on September 28 and welcomes more than 7,200 new students to campus this year, one of the biggest incoming classes in UW history. In addition to and related to the start of the academic year: Nearly 500 different Dawg Daze events will welcome students back over the next couple…
Additional flexibility for classes through January 28
January 11, 2022
The UW announced it will offer instructors the flexibility to choose to how to hold their classes—virtually or in person—through January 28 to help manage disruptions caused by the spread of the Omicron variant. View the announcement by President Cauce and Provost Richards to learn more.
Celebrating the groundbreaking of the Behavioral Health Teaching Facility
October 20, 2021
The need for greater access to mental health is a recurring theme in our community. With the recent groundbreaking of the Behavioral Health Teaching Facility located at University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest, our region is one step closer to having more resources to meet this need. Anticipated to open in late 2023, the building will care for…
Montlake Bridge temporarily closes August 9
July 16, 2021
The upcoming closure of the Montlake Bridge in Seattle from August 9 to September 3 will cause traffic delays in the surrounding area. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be making repairs to the bridge. Please plan ahead by allowing additional travel time for traffic and detours. A second phase involves closing the…
UW virtual commencement ceremonies on June 12 and 13
June 8, 2021
UW art installations, like these decorated stairs, are in celebration of 2021 graduates. Photo: Photo: Dana Brooks/University of Washington The UW’s 146th commencement ceremonies happen the weekend of June 12 and 13. This year’s graduates will participate in virtual commencement ceremonies, as was the case last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Seattle event…