Hi Huskies,
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to a new academic year. For those of you who are new to campus, I’m Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life.
My goal with these messages (Pawket Guide — get it? Anyone?) is to equip you with need-to-know info and tips to help you maximize your Husky Experience, in a format that’s quick to read and easy to digest.
Ok, let’s get started…
Contents
- Health and Safety
- Connecting with Community
- Mental Health Moment
- Career and Internships
- Navigating UW
- Leaders of the Pack
1. Health and Safety
Safety in the U District
Recent violence in the U District is a concern to our entire University, and we’re working with neighborhood and city partners to create a safe environment. Learn more.
Stay Safe: UW has several campus safety programs and services, including Husky NightWalk and NightRide safety escort services.
New plans for campus safety
The UW is uniting key safety programs — SafeCampus, UW Emergency Management and the UW Police Department (Seattle campus) — in a new Campus & Community Safety division.
This holistic approach addresses crime prevention, crisis response, personal resiliency plans and innovation in unarmed interventions, as well as the different experiences, including negative, that some people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community have had with police. Learn more.
Lockdown your login with 2FA/Duo
The UW will require two-factor authentication (2FA) for your UW NetID account to protect sensitive UW data before winter registration begins. Sign up now.
Free Peer Wellness Coaching
Meet 1-on-1 with a Peer Wellness Coach for support with time management, stress reduction, relationships and sexual choices, identifying your strengths, improving sleep and mental health, and more. Schedule a Zoom or in-person appointment.
2. Connecting with Community
W Day is Oct. 14
Huskies everywhere celebrate the UW’s founding on W Day! The event kicks off the UW Homecoming Weekend with a celebration on Red Square with music, free T-shirts and more.
UW Recreation offers Plus One membership
The Intramural Activities (IMA) Building is the UW’s fitness center and includes gyms, assorted courts, indoor track, climbing center, cardio and weight rooms, and a variety of studio spaces.
The IMA is free for students to use. Have a friend or family member who wants to join you? The Rec Center offers a student Plus One membership.
The UW Seattle Campus Calendar highlights opportunities to get involved around campus and connect with other Huskies.
3. Mental Health Moment
Asking for Help is Normal. And Necessary.
Part of being at UW involves navigating a big, complicated place and asking for help when you need it. Here’s where to go and how to ask.
4. Career and Internships
Register now for the Oct. 11 Virtual Autumn Business Career Fair
Meet employers who are looking to recruit UW students and alumni for full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internship opportunities. All majors welcome!
When: 12:30–4 p.m.
Where: Virtually in the UW’s recruitment platform, Handshake
How: Set up your campus profile in Handshake, register and sign up for group sessions and 1:1 sessions with employers. Learn more.
Bonus: Tips for preparing for virtual career fairs.
Meet Handshake — UW’s Online Job and Internship Database
Schedule a career coaching appointment, RSVP for events, and search for internships, part-time jobs and full-time jobs. Get started.
Free: 16,000+ videos on LinkedIn Learning
UW students have access to an on-demand video learning platform to enhance job skills, life skills and more. Free, thanks to funding from the Student Technology Fee. Watch now.
Build a career connection with Huskies@Work
Got career questions? Alumni have career answers! Huskies@Work matches students with alumni volunteers based on their fields, interests and experience. Connect online, in person or by phone. Apply by Oct. 16.
The Career & Internship Center is here to support you with guidance and resources, including Handshake, UW’s online job and internship platform.
5. Navigating UW
Looking for campus food, tech you can borrow, or study spaces? Try Scout
Scout is available as an Android and iOS app as well as a mobile-optimized web app that can be accessed from any desktop computer or mobile device.
Check out the Student Library Guide
Find out where to get help at any hour of the day, hone your research skills and learn about the many different kinds of services provided to you by UW Libraries — including how to reserve study spaces and get help with your assignments! Learn more.
Academic Integrity Week is Oct. 17–22
Join UW’s Community Standards & Student Conduct Office (CSSC) and campus partners to promote integrity in our Husky community. Learn more.
ASUW President Timothy Billing
Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW)
Timothy Billing, President
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: Senior
Major/Studies: International Studies and Psychology
Hometown: Seattle
Favorite place on campus: The HUB
What does your position entail? As president, I help uplift the student experience to the many levels of UW governance, including the UW Board of Regents, Faculty Senate, and even our state government. When I’m not in meetings, I am helping support our 70+ student employees that are working to improve the student experience as well as listening to student’s stories.
Why did you get involved in student leadership? During my first few months at UW, I felt lost in almost every way. It wasn’t until I discovered ASUW that I discovered my passion for public service and confidence that I could create a positive change. Ever since my freshman year, I have made it my mission to make the Husky Experience better and to help make every student feel that they belong and deserve to be here. Student Leadership has given me this opportunity and allowed me to meet some lifelong friends!
Contact Timothy: asuwpres@uw.edu
GPSS President A.J. Balatico
Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS)
A.J. Balatico, President
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: 5th Year Ph.D. Candidate
Major/Studies: Learning Sciences and Human Development, College of Education
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Favorite place on campus: Health Sciences Center and South Campus
What does your position entail? Lots of meetings with a lot of caring people. The GPSS exists to serve graduate and professional students by (re)building community and amplifying their voices to UW campus partners and administration as well as in Olympia and D.C.
Why did you get involved in student leadership? As a high school science teacher, I was a FIRST robotics mentor. At UW, I joined Husky Robotics as a business team grad student member, and we were thinking of applying to the Student Technology Fee (STF). My second year my schedule was full of travel, so I joined the STF Committee itself, and I became a GPSS Senator. At the end of my third year, I was elected as GPSS Vice President of Finance, and now I’m president! Mentoring is incredibly important to me, so I’m also directly involved in the American Red Cross Club at UW.
Contact A.J.: gpsspres@uw.edu