Husky Pawket Guide
From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite
UW Division of Student Life
Hello Husky,
This has been a difficult week for our UW community. The killing of one of our students has left us shocked and heartbroken. As we all mourn this loss, we extend our hearts and our deepest sympathies to the student’s family, friends, neighbors, classmates and loved ones.
Tragedies like this affect different people in different ways. However you are feeling, please know that you are not alone. The university has a number of services that are here to support you:
- UW Counseling Center: Counseling, assessment, referral and crisis intervention services. Drop-in services are available via Let’s Talk.
- Husky Assist: On-campus support from trained mental health professionals for students in crisis.
- LiveWell: Offers a variety of support services for students, including Peer Wellness Coaching.
- SafeTrip and NightRide: Safe transportation options to and from campus.
- SafeZone app: Direct access to the fastest possible safety assistance on and off campus.
Take good care of yourselves, and each other.
Sincerely,
Denzil
Husky Experience
Check out the Spring Carnival
HFS and ASUW are teaming up for the Spring Carnival on Friday, May 22, from 12–10 p.m., at Denny Field and Center Table.
There will be games like cornhole, ring toss, pickleball and more, plus all your carnival faves like BBQ, turkey legs, funnel cake, loaded fries and sweet treats like soft serve and strawberry lemonade. And don’t miss the Wind Machine Game for a chance to win prizes!
QUIZ TIME!
The cherry blossoms get all the love, but there are incredible trees all around campus. About how many different species are there?
- 375
- 450
- 500
- 545
Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!
Connections
Undergrad Research Symposium
Head to the Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 15 to see innovative research from your fellow Huskies. There are poster and oral presentations, plus performing and visual arts sessions, from students across 100 disciplines. See what your classmates have been discovering and support undergrad research!
Apply to be a Dawg Daze leader
Dawg Daze 2026 is just a few months away, and we’re excited to welcome thousands of new students to campus! Help us make this year’s welcome week better than ever: apply to be a Dawg Daze Leader. The application takes less than five minutes to complete, and all returning undergrad students are eligible to apply. Apply by June 1!
Meet Me at the Henry for U District Street Fair
If you’re heading to the U District Street Fair, stop by the Henry on your way! On May 16 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. you can explore exhibits, catch drag and tap performances, get hands-on with an art-making workshop and museum bingo and discover rarely seen works from the Henry’s collection.
Health & Well-Being
Find support at the Counseling Center
With everything that’s happening, you may find yourself impacted. You may not even be sure what you need, but you’d like to talk. The Counseling Center is here to support you and offers:
- Drop-in hours with a licensed counselor through Let’s Talk, happening at the Q Center today (May 13) from 2:30-4 p.m. and May 14 from 2-3 p.m., at the Career Center on May 14 from 2:30-4 p.m., and at CIRCLE on May 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. Let’s Talk is available every week; check the Counseling Center website or Instagram for times and locations.
- 24/7 support through Husky HelpLine — call 206-616-7777 (24/7 ASL support available at 988).
- Paws 4 a Break therapy dogs are available from 12-1 p.m. every day this week in the Schmitz 4th floor lobby.
Apply for the Counseling Center Advisory Board
Help shape Counseling Center services and represent student voices — especially from underserved communities — by joining the Counseling Center Advisory Board. Open to all students, no prior Counseling Center experience needed. Meetings are the first Wednesdays of the month from 12–1 p.m. Applications are due May 20 at 8 p.m.
Navigating the UW
Summer class registration open
Make the most of summer at the UW: Register for summer quarter classes! There are 1,000+ courses available across 100+ subjects, and you’ll get smaller class sizes, better access to high-demand courses and condensed schedules. Keep the academic year more manageable, stay on track or get ahead this summer! Register for summer classes
Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day
We’re celebrating the UW’s progress toward digital accessibility and inclusion at Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Join us on May 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to hear presentations and guest speakers and find opportunities to learn, share and create an accessible future together. Sessions are offered in person in HUB 250 and online. See the schedule and register
Complete the required Civil Rights course
Make sure you complete the Understanding Civil Rights course by May 31, 2026! This course will help you better understand civil rights at the UW, with a focus on protections related to race, color and national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnicity). The course is available in Canvas and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Learn more about the course
Career & Internships
Featured resource: Beyond Internships
Whether you’re just starting to explore career paths or you’re deep into preparing for your next professional step, there are many ways to build valuable skills outside of a traditional internship. The Career & Internship Center developed a resource to help you discover opportunities that fit your life, interests and goals — on campus, in your community and beyond.
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
Get UW Alerts via text message
In an emergency, seconds matter. The fastest way to learn about an emergency on or near campus or change in UW operations is by text message. Get the alerts sent directly to your phone by signing up on the Campus Community Safety website.
You’ll automatically receive a UW Alert via email, but you need to add your cell number to get texts. When you sign up, make sure to select a campus for messages (look for Groups in the top right corner).
QUIZ ANSWER
3. about 500 You can learn more about them and take a tree tour on the Campus Tree Tours website . And spending time in nature is grounding – which may be especially helpful right now .