HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE
FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE
UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE
Hello Huskies,
Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful break.
As we begin this new year and new quarter, I want to remind you that the UW is here to help you achieve your goals! Whatever you want to do this year — get more connected on campus, step up your career prep, tap into your creativity, hone your study habits — we have the tools you need. And if you get stuck, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re always here to help.
The UW is also here to help Huskies who were affected by the terrible flooding we experienced here in western Washington in December. I know many of you had to evacuate your homes, experienced extended power outages or encountered closed roads that made winter break travel difficult or impossible. Please know my thoughts are with you and any loved ones affected by the flooding. If you need support, please contact the Counseling Center, LiveWell and/or Student Financial Aid.
Now, let’s get into some resources to help you start winter quarter strong.
Sincerely,
Denzil
Husky Experience
Husky 100 applications are open!
Are you making a difference on campus, in our community and in the world? Apply to be part of the 2026 Husky 100 cohort! The Husky 100 celebrates UW students who are making the most of their Husky Experience by connecting their experiences inside and outside the classroom.
All juniors, seniors and graduate/professional students are encouraged to apply. Applications are open until Jan. 21. Check out the Husky 100 website for more info!
Learn more about the Husky 100
QUIZ TIME!
True or False: Young adults (ages 18-29) are more likely to make New Year’s resolutions than people in other age groups.
Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!
Connections
Trump in the World 2.0
Examine the international impact of the Trump Administration in the free “Trump in the World 2.0” Lecture Series. Lectures take place every Monday from 5-6:20 p.m. Jan. 12 – March 9 and feature faculty and guest speakers. Open to all, and available as a 2-credit/no credit course.
Apply to be a student leader!
Want to help first-year and transfer students get connected to the UW community? Become a First-year Interest Group or Virtual Orientation Leader! New Student & Transfer Programs is currently recruiting for both positions. Open to all students! Applications due Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m.
Have a Culti-Date
Grab your special someone or pals for a special night out at Cultivate on Jan. 15 from 4–8:30 p.m. Get a three-course meal and drink for $35 per person, commemorate the night with a photo booth and enter to win a gift certificate for dinner for two at Cultivate! Reservations required.
Health and Well-Being
Don’t forget to take the health fee survey
Have you taken the health fee survey yet? It takes just two minutes but will have a major impact on health and well-being services!
ASUW and GPSS are exploring a health fee that would sustain and improve health services on campus to better meet student needs, and they want your feedback. Visit the website to learn more, then take the survey!
Navigating the UW
Book your graduation hotel
If you’re graduating in June, tell your family to reserve their flights and lodging as soon as possible! The FIFA World Cup starts two days after graduation, and Seattle hotels and flights will fill up quickly. Make sure your loved ones have a place to stay – book now!
Explore Spirit House
Explore Spirit House at the Henry before it closes Jan. 11! This exhibit investigates how artists of Asian descent challenge the boundary between life and death through art and asks what it means to speak to ghosts, be reincarnated or enter different dimensions.
Civil rights support
Need support in preventing and addressing discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics? Case managers from the Civil Rights Compliance Office can help you understand your options and resources.
Career and Internships
Winter quarter career panels
Join the Career & Internship Center for three virtual career panels this quarter!
Exploring careers in health care
- Tuesday, Jan. 27, 4-5 p.m., Zoom
- An engaging panel featuring an epidemiologist, psychiatrist, advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) and a physician assistant (PA) as they share their unique perspectives and career journeys.
- Register for the health care panel
Alumni Panel: Careers Utilizing AI
- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4-5 p.m., Zoom
- A conversation with UW alumni working with AI as part of their roles who are eager to share advice with students. This moderated panel will start with set questions and open up for audience Q&A, so have your questions ready.
- Register for the AI panel
Succeed in the internship & job search as a student with a disability
- Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4-5 p.m., Zoom
- Learn from students and alumni with disabilities who’ve found internships or jobs. They’ll share stories and insights on how to: find roles; showcase skills and experiences to employers; prepare for interviews; decide if, how and when to disclose a disability; request accommodations; and integrate into a new work environment.
- Register for the disability workshop
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
Reminder: UW Alert test on Jan. 22
On Jan. 22 at 1:22 p.m., the UW is testing the UW Alert system to highlight how you’d be informed – and what you should do – in the event of an active shooter attack on campus. The test will include a UW Alert message sent via text and email and activation of the UW’s outdoor alert system (the blue towers located around campus). The test will not include any simulated gunshots, sirens or 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
True! Almost half (49%) of people ages 18-29 made at least one resolution in 2024, compared with 31% of people ages 30-49 and 21% of people over 50.