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May 27, 2022
2022 Wrap up: Election Results and Accomplishments
2022 Wrap up: As the academic year closes, we wanted to reflect with our community on what the PSO has been up to. First, a note on transitions: Board members whose tenures are ending include officers Leyla Salmassi, President; Jen Davison, Vice President; and Kat Eli, Secretary; as well as Board members Annette Anderson, Keavy…
April 22, 2022
A guided conversation with Resmaa Menakem
Please join a guided conversation with Resmaa Menakem on May 3, 2022 at 5:00 pm(PDT) Over the past several months, a small group of UW faculty and staff have been reading this powerful book together to deepen our understanding of racial trauma and healing. This group culminates this time by inviting Resmaa Menakem to engage with the…
April 6, 2022
Final State Budget Includes Most Compensation Funding in a Decade
The budget passed by the legislature and signed by the governor allows for merit increases of 3.25%, of which 58% is funded by state support and the remaining is funded by anticipated tuition revenue. The 58% share paid by the state is the largest portion covered by the state in over a decade. For a…
March 11, 2022
2022 Legislative Session Adjourns
The Washington State Legislature adjourned Thursday, March 10th. The Legislature made major investments in compensation for faculty and staff and increased the share that the state pays towards salaries vs local University money, also known as the “fund split.” Keep an eye out on the State Relations Blog, and the Office of Planning & Budgeting…
March 2, 2022
19th Annual Womxn of Color Celebration – For Womxn of Color by Womxn of Color
In collaboration with the UW Housing & Food Services, the UW Women’s Center, and the Professional Staff Organization, proudly presents the 19th Annual Womxn of Color Celebration (formerly Womxn of Color Reception). Join us on March 8, 2022 at 12PM-1:30PM for a feel-good event where we’ll celebrate ourselves, be in community, and envision new futures…
March 1, 2022
Spring 2022 DEI Forum: registration now open!
After a successful first Tri-Campus DEI Forum in autumn 2021 around the theme of Community, volunteers from the UW Professional Staff Organization (PSO) and departments across UW’s three campuses are once again joining together to organize and facilitate a virtual 2-half-day Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Forum, this time focused on Action. The DEI Forum is…
February 8, 2022
Join the 2022 – 2024 PSO Board
Apply now to join the 2022 – 2024 PSO Board Member Cohort Seeking Professional staff from the Medical, Research, Administration and Academic sectors of the University system Why Join the PSO Board? Learn more about UW and the professional staff role, share ideas, resources and connections, and make impactful contacts all across campus! …
January 24, 2022
Calling all Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs)!
The UW-Seattle Career & Internship Center has housed a Peace Corps recruiter for many years. Jessica Phares, this year’s PC recruiter, is trying to collect a list of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who are staff or faculty at the University of Washington. The list can serve as a way to build community among UW…
October 28, 2021
Fall 2021 Legislative update with Joe Dacca Nov 17 2:30pm
Join us for a PSO Fall 2021 Legislative Update DATE: November, 17 2021 @ 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join the Office of State Relations for an update on the 2021 legislative session State Relations Director Joe Dacca will share the latest news from Olympia and answer your questions You are invited to submit your questions…
October 14, 2021
Husky Leadership Initiative: Call for Husky Leadership Certificate 2022 Mentors
On behalf of our campus partners in the Husky Leadership Initiative, the PSO would like to share the call for Husky Leadership Certificate Mentors: The Husky Leadership Initiative is currently seeking mentors for the 2022 Husky Leadership Certificate Program. We’d love to have you join us! “I enjoyed the connection with a student who I…
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