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.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Register for Teaching@UW fall workshops
Join UW faculty colleagues to explore topics such as fostering a growth mindset, teaching with AI, and trauma-responsive pedagogy.
Staff spotlight
Register now for autumn quarter classes
Check out dozens of online and in-person classes offered by Professional & Organizational Development for skill-building, targeted learning and career development.
Student spotlight
Employer events: Sept. 9 – Sept. 22
Employers are hosting events and want you to attend. Here are some highlights from the employer schedule of events, compiled by the UW Career & Internship Center.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Sept. 11, 2024 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
As the UW joins the Big Ten, we’re feeling the excitement
The University of Washington officially takes its place in the Big Ten Conference, and throughout our community of students, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni, the excitement is palpable.
UW researchers develop a device that lights up using the warmth of your skin
UW researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat and turn it into electricity that can be used to power small electronics, such as batteries, sensors or LEDs.
Title IX regulations at UW blocked by federal court
The UW is one of the many schools blocked from implementing the 2024 Title IX regulations on Aug. 1 as planned. If the injunction is lifted, the University will be ready to proceed with implementation. The 2020 regulations remain in effect.
Tech tools and resources for new UW staff
If you have new staff coming onboard, tell them to use this information technology guide to help them increase their productivity and collaboration with the latest tools.
Shift work and sleep with Dr. Catherine McCall
This engaging session on Sept. 27 is designed to help you navigate the unique challenges of maintaining healthy sleep patterns while managing irregular work hours.
Get professional investment advice from Fidelity or TIAA
Meet one-on-one with an investment professional remotely. Meeting with an investment professional is free and you can schedule it during a time that works for you.
Multiple opportunities for grant management professionals
Help support UW’s cutting-edge research by managing grants, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance.
Why access to miscarriage treatments is important
Sometimes, it’s safe to let the body handle the miscarriage on its own. Other times, treatment is needed. Learn what miscarriage treatments entail and why access to them is so important.
Meet the curator of Lucy Kim: Mutant Optics
Grab a free ticket to a tour and conversation with The Henry’s Senior Curator, Nina Bozicnik, as part of Seattle’s first-ever Art + Culture Week. Bozicnik will delve into Lucy Kim’s latest exhibition, Mutant Optics, now on view at the Henry.
