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September Social
August 18, 2023
The Professional Staff Organization Events Committee is excited to invite you to the September Social! Join us September 12 at Schultzy’s Bar & Grill to meet other professional staff, hear about upcoming PSO events, and celebrate the start of fall! Light appetizers/snacks available while they last, as well as giveaway items! You are welcome to…
2023 DEI Forum Inspiring Belonging and Creating Community
April 11, 2023
The quad is buzzing with tourists, the cherry blossoms have bloomed, and April has officially arrived. The Professional Staff Organization is looking forward to welcoming Husky students, staff, and faculty to join the PSO for the 2023 Annual DEI Forum this Spring. This year is focused on inspiring belonging and creating community. Rickey Hall, Vice…
PSO Spring Celebration - May 17
April 6, 2023
The PSO is excited to host the annual Spring Celebration with UW President Ana Mari Cauce on May 17, 3:00–4:00 p.m. The Celebration will be VIRTUAL on Zoom; however, there will be an in-person social at HUB Games following the celebration (4:30-5:30pm) for folks to meet other professional staff! We will have refreshments and PSO gear…
PSO Spring Event Survey Due March 31
March 21, 2023
Professional staff are invited to complete a brief survey (<1 minute) to share ideas for an optional in-person social following the Spring Celebration on May 17. Your feedback will help the PSO Events Committee create an engaging in-person event for professional staff to meet one another and celebrate the end of the quarter. The deadline for…
NEW! Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Excellence Award
March 17, 2023
By Leyla Salmassi, PSO DEI Committee Member and PSO Past President, and Tiana R. Cole & Russell Hugo, PSO DEI Committee Members. We’re pleased to announce the 2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Excellence Award which seeks to highlight Professional Staff currently working at the University of Washington at our Seattle, Tacoma or Bothell…
Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 vote yes in strike authorization vote
March 14, 2023
UW Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 have been negotiating with members of UW’s bargaining committee since August for their first contract. In February, the union hosted a strike authorization which concluded with 959 total votes cast, and 91.7% of voting Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 voting Yes, demonstrating a super majority of represented RSEs support the UWRU bargaining unit…
Happy Women's History Month | Join the 20th annual Women of Color Celebration
March 1, 2023
Professional Staff are invited to the 20th annual Women of Color Celebration Date: March 15, 2023 Time: 12 - 1:30pm Location: TBA Free for all staff RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-anniversary-women-of-color-celebration-tickets-492133152507
Faculty Contributions to DEI: Discussions with Legal Scholar Dr. Brian Soucek
February 27, 2023
Hosted by the Faculty Council on Race, Equity & Justice Friday March 3, 2023 | Foege Auditorium | 11:00am - 12:20pm Diversity statements, which are increasingly used in faculty hiring and promotion, often generate confusion and consternation. Dr. Brian Soucek, a leading voice in the use of diversity statements in academia, will explore the issues.…
PSO to host DEI Forum in April, focused on Belonging
February 10, 2023
The PSO is excited to host the 7th DEI Forum, with the theme “Inspiring Belonging and Creating Community”. The purpose of this regular forum is to an intersectional space for those interested in advocating for equity to come together to share ideas, network, and build coalitions to advance anti-racism and social justice efforts across UW…
Resources to navigate a work-life balance
January 17, 2023
The PSO Board sometimes hears from professional staff needing extra assistance navigating difficult work situations. Here are some important resources you should know about: When communicating with your supervisor regarding your job performance, expectations or responsibilities become unproductive, and you feel your concerns are not being heard, who should you turn to? After your manager your…
