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Autumn 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 1) Husky Pawket Guide

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Husky Pawket Guide

From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite

UW Division of Student Life

Hello Husky,

To our new students, welcome! And to our returning students, welcome back!

For those of you who are new to the UW, I’m Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life, and I’m so excited to start this new academic year with you.

Student Life is a key part of your support team here at the UW. Whether you need career advice, a space to meet up with friends, a snack before class, mental health support, a place to work out or so much more, our 18 departments have you covered.

I’ll be sending you these messages (Pawket Guide — get it?) every other week with tips and important info from Student Life and our campus partners to help you make the most of your time here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@uwstudentlife) to stay in the loop.

Let’s get into it!

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

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UW Family Weekend

One weekend. Endless memories. Invite your family for two fun-filled days on campus at our annual UW Family Weekend! Happening this year on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7.

Register

QUIZ TIME!

How many first-year students joined the Husky Family this fall?

  1. 6,800
  2. 7,150
  3. 7,400
  4. 7,750

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Dozens of runners take off from the starting line during a previous year's Dawg Dash. Harry the Husky waves a checkered flag.

Let’s go for a run!

Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is selling out fast! The UWAA’s annual 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk brings thousands of runners, Huskies and friends to campus to enjoy a day of fun and community. Gather your pack, collect swag and join the Post-Dash Bash on Red Square.

Sign up for Dawg Dash

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Check out the BIPOC Makers Fair

Check out the BIPOC Makers Fair on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the UW wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House. Stop by to see what crafts the makers, artists and creatives of the UW community have made!

Visit the fair

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Meet Me at the Henry

Join us Oct. 24 for Meet Me at the Henry—a free celebration of contemporary art and ideas. Explore new exhibitions, catch performances, get hands-on with an art-making workshop and art bingo, and discover rarely seen works from the Henry’s collection. Start or finish your visit with tasty refreshments from the café!

Check out the Henry

Health & Well-Being

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Need support? Try Counseling Center groups

Hey Huskies! Did you know the Counseling Center offers a variety of groups to help you overcome challenges and connect with other Huskies? Click the link below to learn more about this quarter’s groups!

Learn more about groups!

Navigating the UW

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Bookmark UW Libraries Study Guide

Attention new students: UW Libraries offers so many services and programs you may not know about! Bookmark the link below for all of the best tips and links that will help you save time and succeed all year long.

View the Guide

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Meet Purple, UW’s generative AI tool

Purple is the UW’s secure, private, university-supported space to try out AI. It can help you explore ideas, understand complex info and organize your work. When AI is helpful and allowed, use Purple!

Get started with Purple

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State of the University Address

You’re invited to UW President Robert J. Jones’s first State of the University Address on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Learn about his vision for the UW’s future as it navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Learn more about the address

Career & Internships

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Government, Policy and Public Service Career Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the Government, Policy and Public Service Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Gates Hall Commons! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers hiring for opportunities in government, policy and public service.

Register on Handshake

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

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Great ShakeOut

Life in the Pacific Northwest comes with two certainties: you’re going to need a good raincoat, and it’s only a matter of time before the next earthquake.

Learn what to do when the ground starts shaking (drop, cover and hold on) and practice during the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. Watch for a UW Alert test message, then join the drill.

Learn more and check out videos showing how to respond if an earthquake happens while you’re in bed, driving, in a crowded space or are somewhere without a sturdy table.

QUIZ ANSWER

3. 7,400 Welcome, new Huskies!