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.
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Faculty spotlight
Teaching@UW: One-stop access to teaching resources
The tri-campus Teaching@UW website provides instructors with one-stop access to reliable information about strategies, programs and workshops for teaching in-person, hybrid and online courses.
Staff spotlight
Questions about applying for staff jobs in Workday?
Join a guided tour of the new internal applicant “Jobs Hub” or drop in for one-on-one support for help. Sessions are available now through October.
Student spotlight
Dawg Daze starts Sept. 17
Every September, new and returning Huskies come together to kick off the year with hundreds of fun events, campus traditions and opportunities to connect.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Sept. 10, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Robert J. Jones takes office as 34th president of the UW
On Friday, Aug. 1, Robert J. Jones took office as the UW’s 34th president, six months after his appointment by the UW Board of Regents was announced in February. Jones also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Transparency in medical AI systems is vital
In a recent paper, UW researchers argue that a key standard for deploying medical AI is transparency — that is, using various methods to clarify how a medical AI system arrives at its diagnoses and outputs.
2025 Awards of Excellence recipients
The Awards of Excellence honor alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees whose work embodies our values and elevates our shared mission. On June 12, hundreds of colleagues, friends and family members gathered to recognize this year’s recipients at the 55th annual ceremony.
Action required: Install CrowdStrike Falcon by Sept. 30
CrowdStrike Falcon provides robust antivirus and endpoint protection for laptops, desktops and servers. Learn more about adding the anti-virus software to your UW-owned devices. If you haven’t already, uninstall Sophos first.
Strengthening faculty well-being
Faculty across the UW are navigating personal, professional and institutional change this fall. Join colleagues on Tuesday, Oct. 7, for a supportive roundtable on wellness, connection and sustaining one another through transition featuring a panel of faculty wellness leaders. (NetID required)
Need help managing complex employee situations?
The EAP can provide organizational consultations, referrals, critical incident response and tools to promote personal and professional development.
Workday Recruiting is here
Learn more about what’s different with Workday Recruiting – including guidance on how to post and manage job requisitions, track a candidate through the seven stages of the application process and communicate with candidates directly from Workday. Learn about this change.
Take a daily moving break
Step away from your desk and recharge with a quick dose of movement. Join The Whole U each weekday for a short, guided session designed to stretch, reset and boost your energy. Just a few minutes can make a big difference for your focus and well-being.NetID required.
Run with the pack: Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Airlines Dawg Dash on Sunday, Oct. 5. Gather the pack and come to campus to support student scholarships and enjoy a day of Husky fun.
