HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE
FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE
UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE
Hello Huskies,
Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing couple of days off and are feeling ready to tackle the last weeks of the quarter.
UW Libraries has put together some tips for success to help you prepare for finals. If you could use some help with accountability, the Counseling Center is leading a virtual co-working session tomorrow from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Remember that while it’s important to study, it’s equally important to take breaks! I encourage you to stop by Fuel for Finals tomorrow for some snacks to fuel your studies. You can also join the Counseling Center’s guided relaxation, join a free class at the IMA (more on that below) and find support at LiveWell’s Stick With It, Stick Together event.
Best of luck on your finals and have a wonderful Winter Break.
Sincerely,
Denzil
Husky Experience
FIG Leader Applications
Help first-year and transfer students get connected to the UW community and navigate UW resources: Become a First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader or Virtual Orientation Leader! New Student & Transfer Programs is currently recruiting for both positions. Open to all students! Applications are due Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Visit the New Student & Transfer Programs website to learn more and apply, or email nstpadmin@uw.edu for info.
QUIZ TIME!
On average, how much sleep do Huskies get?
1) 4-6 hours
2) 6-8 hours
3) 7-9 hours
4) 9-11 hours
Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!
Connections
H
uskies Continue the Conversation
Deepen your connection with your campus and your fellow Huskies with UW Dialogue Initiative’s new roundtable series, Huskies Continue the Conversation. Connect across difference through interactive experiences and open, authentic dialogue.
Free UW Rec classes during finals
Head to the IMA Dec. 8-11 for free Rec Class Pass classes! Classes include cycling, yoga and pilates, and all are first come, first served. Sweat out the finals week stress with UW Rec!
ArtSci events
End your year with an incredible lineup of events and podcasts from the College of Arts & Sciences! Huskies can access $10 tickets to concerts, plays, lectures and more.
Health and Well-Being
Take the Student Health Fee survey
Help shape health and well-being services at the UW — take ASUW and GPSS’s Student Health Fee survey! Your input will help determine the future of mental health, health education, health care and other well-being services on campus, now and for future generations of Huskies. Learn more on the well-being website.
Navigating the UW
Alaska Airlines funds
Experiencing an emergency and need financial support for domestic air travel? Alaska Airlines has donated funds to help! Please note that funds are limited and are intended for unexpected situations that present a financial burden.
Email stulife@uw.edu for more info.
Commencement bookings
If you’re graduating in June, book your flights and stays for commencement now! The FIFA World Cup starts two days after commencement in June, and Seattle lodging and flights will fill up quickly.
New DawgPath feature
Discover academic programs with shared themes and subjects with DawgPath’s new Topically Similar Majors feature! Use it to view curated lists of related majors based on what you care about.
Career and Internships
Winter Career Fairs – Save the Dates!
The Career & Internship Center is hosting three career fairs in winter quarter. Register and add the dates to your calendar so you don’t miss out! These fairs are open to all majors and school years.
2026 In-Person Winter Job & Internship Fair
– Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
– HUB Ballrooms
2026 Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair
– Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– Virtual via Handshake
– Registration on Handshake opens on Feb. 4
2026 Health & Life Sciences Fair
– Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
– Mary Gates Hall Commons
Featured jobs & internships
Looking to build your skills, experience and network? Check out these featured jobs and internships for undergrads and grad students.
Campus Safety
UW Alert test in January
The UW will test the UW Alert system on Jan. 22 at 1:22 p.m. to highlight how you’d be informed (and what to do) in the event of an active shooter attack on campus. The test will include a UW Alert message sent via text and email as well as a test of the UW’s outdoor alert system (the blue towers located around campus). The test will not include any simulations – no gunshots, sirens or simulated victims.
The test is an important step in being ready for something we hope never happens. Visit the UW Emergency Management website to learn more about the drill and what to do during an active shooter attack.
QUIZ ANSWER
3) 7-9 hours! In a 2024 LiveWell survey, 76 percent of Huskies reported getting 7-9 hours of sleep on weeknights. Sleep is critical for your health and academic performance, so it’s especially important to get your Zzzzs during finals! Visit the LiveWell website for info and sleep strategies.