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Celebrating the career of Lincoln Johnson
December 11, 2025
After 30 years of dedicated service to the University of Washington, Lincoln Johnson is retiring in August 2026. We are delighted for Lincoln to embark on his next chapter, but saddened to say goodbye to an invaluable colleague whose work has shaped our campus and the lives of countless Huskies. Lincoln’s legacy at the UW…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
December 3, 2025
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…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide
November 12, 2025
HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE Hello Huskies, At this time of year, many of us spend time thinking about what we’re grateful for. The practice of gratitude — reflecting on it and expressing it — is good for our mental health and…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide
October 29, 2025
HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE Hello Huskies, Early November brings more than just beautiful autumn colors and, yes, rain to our campus – it also brings several important events. Daylight saving time ends Nov. 2, so enjoy the extra hour of sleep!…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide
October 15, 2025
HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE Hello Huskies, Welcome to Week 3! As we settle into the academic year, I want to share some important reminders: Keep your academics as your #1 priority, but remember that your Husky Experience will be incomplete if you…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 1) Husky Pawket Guide
October 1, 2025
HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE Hello Huskies, To our new students, welcome! And to our returning students, welcome back! I couldn’t be more excited to start a new academic year with you. For those of you who are new to the UW,…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
May 28, 2025
Hello Huskies, Congratulations on reaching the end of this academic year! Whether you’re graduating or coming back to campus in the fall, you should be proud of your hard work and accomplishments. In this year's final Pawket Guide you'll find resources for the coming weeks, including wellness activities, move-out tips and learning opportunities for the…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide
May 14, 2025
Hello Huskies, We’re just a few weeks away from the end of spring quarter! I know many of you are feeling the excitement this time of year always brings, but you may also be concerned about the challenges facing our university. These are difficult times: we are facing frequent and unpredictable changes at the federal…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide
April 30, 2025
Hello Huskies, Spring is here, and that brings three things to our campus: Midterms. If you need study help for exams, or at any other time of the quarter, there are abundant academic support resources available, including departmental advising, test prep, tutoring and exam reviews. Commencement. This is one of my favorite days of the year!…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide
April 16, 2025
Hello Huskies, It’s ASUW election season! Help decide who represents student voices on campus — vote in the upcoming general election. ASUW is your association of students, representing you and your interests to the University. It advocates for student needs, sponsors events and provides resources for services and programs. Candidates are running for a variety…