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
Active and engaged teaching
Feb. 19 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Zoom
This faculty panel will focus on how to implement the UW’s new core element of “Active and Engaged” teaching in your courses.
Staff spotlight
Access LinkedIn Learning recommendations for your development
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s curated picks to identify quality on-demand training to advance your productivity and other business skills.
Student spotlight
2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair
Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Husky Union Building (HUB)
In-person career fairs are a great way to meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests and goals. Students of any major are welcome to explore all types of industries, including different job and internship opportunities.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Dec. 17, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Our public mission is rooted in community engagement
The UW received national recognition for its community impact, with all three campuses earning the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification, joining 277 peer institutions nationwide. Read President Jones’ message about this honor.
Explore the new Purple AI website
Learn the basics of Purple, UW’s generative AI tool, and explore the Get Started guide. Request early access to be among the first Purple users on campus.
Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens unite after decades of partnership
After nearly 90 years of collaborative partnership, the Arboretum Foundation and the University of Washington Botanic Gardens announced Friday that they will combine operations under a single nonprofit organization: Seattle Botanic Gardens.
From fog to focus: Managing UW records in external tools
On Jan. 22, join Records Management staff in a live Zoom webinar to learn and ask questions about third-party software best practices and increase your office’s data governance.
Husky Strong Winter Games begin on Monday, Feb. 9
Register for a New Years well-being challenge and contribute points to your campus’ leaderboard. Enjoy weekly challenge themes and special fitness discounts.
Expanded time off protections for hate crime victims
As of Jan. 1, staff, faculty, academic personnel and student employees impacted by hate crimes — or supporting a family member who is — may take protected time off or request safety accommodations under updated state law and UW policy.
Working at the UW
Find a job that will change your life, and others’ lives too. At the University of Washington, you’ll discover a place where you can thrive, where all are welcome and where the focus is on the greater good. Discover jobs at the UW.
Four ways to reset your mind and body after the holidays
The holiday season can be stressful, time-intensive and leave very few opportunities for self-care. Use these simple tips to get back on track.
Husky Strong Challenge: Husky Pantries
Make a meaningful impact to our community this season by supporting Husky Pantries with a tax-deductible donation through the UW Combined Fund Drive.
