HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE
FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE
UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE
Hello Huskies,
Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful spring break. Spring quarter brings a great deal of excitement to campus: awards ceremonies, research fairs, cultural events and of course, commencement.
For our graduating students, this is an exciting time! But it can also be stressful — especially if you find yourself in a different major or academic status than you had planned. Please know that these kinds of struggles are normal, and if your experience hasn’t matched your (or your family’s) expectations, you’re not alone.
We are here to support you, and we can help you figure out how to communicate about your status and get on a path that lets you meet your goals. Please reach out to the Counseling Center, the University Registrar, CIRCLE or my office.
Have a wonderful quarter, Huskies.
Sincerely,
Denzil
Husky Experience
Help shape the UW’s future
The UW has drafted its first strategic plan in almost 15 years, and we need your input to refine and strengthen it! This plan will serve as a comprehensive guide to help us meet new challenges, serve our students and communities, and take advantage of new opportunities.
Please read the current draft and submit any feedback by April 17, 2026. With our community’s feedback, we’ll finalize the plan in spring 2026. We look forward to shaping the next chapter of the University’s extraordinary impact together!
QUIZ TIME!
On April Fool’s Day, Burger King once claimed they were launching Whopper-flavored______?
- Toothpaste
- Soda
- Ice cream
- Lip gloss
Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!
Connections
Sign up for spring intramurals
Spring intramurals are coming up! If you’re looking for a fun way to stay active and be outside this spring, check out the different intramurals UW Recreation has to offer. There are competitive and recreational divisions, and women’s, men’s co-rec and open leagues. Registration is open now!
UW Libraries Undergrad Research Award
Undergraduates from all areas of study are encouraged to submit their research projects for awards ranging from $250-$1,000! Individual and group projects are accepted. Applications are due April 30!
Celebrate spring at Cultivate
UW Dining is excited to once again host Culti-Date! Welcome the spring weather with a three-course meal and drink for $35 per person on Thursday, April 16 from 4–8:30 p.m., and reservations are required. You’ll also have a chance to win a gift certificate to Cultivate!
Health and Well-Being
Make a difference during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Join the UW this April in recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Throughout the month, SARVA, LiveWell and campus partners will host a range of events — including a Teal Run, Denim Day Fashion Show, love letters to survivors tabling, a self-defense workshop, candle-making and more — to promote education, support and empowerment.
A featured program is Take Back the Night on April 17 (5–7 p.m. at wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House), a powerful event featuring keynote and student speakers, a student-created art exhibit and a candlelight vigil honoring survivors. Dinner will be provided.
Join fellow Huskies this SAAM in supporting survivors, exploring campus resources and discovering ways to make a meaningful difference.
Navigating the UW
Open spring courses
Looking to fill out your spring quarter schedule? You’ve got options! The College of Arts & Sciences has open seats in a number of classes (these fulfill Areas of Inquiry requirements). Or check out AI Foundations & Society, a 4-credit Information School course about AI (no coding experience or computing/AI background necessary) that counts toward GenEd Social Sciences reqs.
Take the UW Dining survey
UW Dining wants your feedback to help us improve campus dining! Take a quick survey, conducted in partnership with the National Association of College & University Food Services, covering topics like food quality, menu variety, customer service and sustainability. The survey runs until April 10.
Spring at the Henry
Welcome spring at the Henry with an evening of art and ideas — open, exploratory and shared. On April 3 from 7-9 p.m., you can be among the first to experience Eric-Paul Riege: ojo|-|ólǫ́, the artist’s largest solo exhibition to date, featuring sculptures, textiles and more. Come curious, leave inspired. Music provided by KEXP DJ Kevin Sur!
Career and Internships
2026 Spring Job & Internship Fair
Join the Career & Internship Center at the Spring Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the HUB! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers representing all industries.
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
Use a U
Now that it’s warmer out, more Huskies are dusting off their bikes and hitting the trails. But your bike — especially your e-bike — is a target for thieves, and securing it with a cable lock won’t cut it. Instead, use a U lock to connect your bike frame and wheel to a bike rack because they’re tougher to cut or pry open. For e-bikes, you should also lock removable batteries separately.
Visit the UWPD website to learn more and register your bike in case it’s lost or stolen.
QUIZ ANSWER
1. Toothpaste! As an April Fool’s joke in 2017, the company released an advertisement claiming they were launching a Whopper-flavored toothpaste line.