
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

Working with multilingual student writers
Learn about strategies and resources that support effective academic writing, particularly for international and multilingual (I/M) students. Join the session on March 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Staff spotlight

Build your inclusive language skills
Examine how grammatical conventions have evolved over time and learn why avoiding gendered and biased language is important to fostering inclusivity in the workplace.
Student spotlight

Handshake: Get Ready for Spring Hiring
If you’re feeling stressed heading into spring, you’re not alone. Handshake career experts are here to help with pro tips for succeeding in the spring job search.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Feb. 12, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Welcome Robert J. Jones, the next UW president

On Feb. 3, 2025, the University of Washington Board of Regents announced that Robert J. Jones was selected as the 34th president of the UW. Jones is currently the chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and will begin his UW presidency Aug. 1.
Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West introduce new AI course

The professors and long-time UW collaborators worked on the new course over eight months and developed lessons and resources from a cautious viewpoint to better understand the risks and rewards of a rapidly evolving technology.
Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award

Nominate a living UW alumnus veteran who made a positive impact on the local, national or international community, the University of Washington or the veteran community.
Get support for your IT initiatives

UW-IT now provides IT project management services across campus. Learn how to get your project started.
Navigate anxiety and reduce stress this season

Explore effective strategies for managing anxiety and practical tools to reduce stress at this virtual workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Learn more (NetID required)
Access your tax forms

Digital employee W-2s, 1099-Rs and Stipend Letters are now available in Workday. Paper tax forms were mailed on Jan. 24. Also, see if you qualify for free tax prep services, available through the UW Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on the Seattle campus.
New Information Technology opportunities

Celebrate new beginnings this new year with a meaningful career in science and research at the UW.
Say goodbye to brain rot with these healthy tech habits

Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year, “brain rot,” highlights the effects of excessive social media use. Practice healthy tech habits to protect your mental health.
How UW researchers fell in love with their research

For Valentine’s Day, UW News asked 12 University of Washington researchers to share their love stories: What made them decide to pursue their career paths?