Hello Huskies,
Have a voice in who represents you on campus — vote for the next ASUW Board of Directors. ASUW is your association of students; there is a record number of candidates running this year and your voice is critical. Get to know your candidates and vote online between April 15–17.
Thank you to our outstanding student leaders for their service to our campus. If you’re interested in making an impact in your campus community, there are many ways you can participate such as the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) and Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS).
Sincerely,
Denzil
P.S. Student Life is hiring a Social Media Coordinator Intern! Are you interested in social media, marketing and communications-related work? Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply by April 21.
Husky Experience
UWAA Homecoming Scholars
The UWAA is looking for extraordinary Huskies who represent the impact of a UW education. If you think that sounds like you, apply to be a UWAA Homecoming Scholar! Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for one of six $4,000 scholarships. Applications close April 30.
Connections
Earth Month events
The UW has participated in Earth Day celebrations since the very first observance in 1970. This year there are events, volunteer opportunities and other ways to recognize Earth Day happening throughout April. Check out events such as The Earth Day Fair at the Ethnic Cultural Center and a LiveWell-hosted Planetarium Show, both on April 23.
Discounted Sounders tickets
UW students now have the chance to purchase tickets to all Sounders regular season home matches at a discounted rate of $19.74 per match, while supplies last. Text “college” to 206-837-GOAL and be placed on a Sounders “college ticket” list. You’ll receive a text back with a link to complete your purchase (4 ticket limit). Go Sounders!
Adaptive Recreation Series
In collaboration with the 50th Anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, UW Recreation is co-hosting accessible events throughout spring quarter such as adaptive climbing, archery, aquatics, sitting volleyball, yoga and kayaking. Register today!
Health and Well-Being
Improve your relationship with your body
The Body Project is a free, 4-week evidence-based program designed to increase body satisfaction. It is run as a small group where we confront, discuss, and fight against appearance ideals pressed upon us by society and social media. Sign up for a group here; they start April 19 or later and are facilitated by LiveWell Peer Health Educators and UW Counseling Center staff.
Career and Internships
2024 Virtual Spring Job and Internship Fair
Meet employers via video/chat who are looking to share their job and internship opportunities with Huskies. This fair is open to all majors and school years as well as alumni. Check out our tips on how to prepare for a virtual fair.
When: April 25 from 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Handshake
How:
- Activate your Handshake account.
- After registration opens April 15, register for the fair.
- Sign up for one-on-one or group sessions with specific employers.
Navigating the UW
Labor Studies scholarships
Apply by May 6 for scholarships and fellowships from the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies for the 2024–2025 academic year. There are awards for undergraduate and graduate students; eligibility varies by award.
MS Teams chats changes
Do you use Microsoft Teams with your UW NetID? Starting May 1, MS Teams chat messages will expire after 30 days. An automatic deletion process will start to apply to MS Teams chat messages older than 30 days — not Teams channel posts — as part of data security and privacy for the UW community.
UW license plates
Show your Husky Pride! UW license plate sales directly support the UW General Scholarship Fund and have raised more than $3 million so far. You don’t need to wait until your tab renewal — you can upgrade your ride with purple pride anytime!