Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide

 

 

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 don’t take advantage of ALL that the UW has to offer! Getting involved lets you meet people and discover new interests — and it’s been shown to improve grades and graduation rates. Check out the opportunities below and visit the Student Activities Office website to find ways to plug into campus.
• Huskies have integrity! Make sure you understand our shared academic standards and expectations by reading your syllabi, asking for assistance when needed and reviewing the Student Conduct Code.
• We want you to succeed! Whether you need academic support, career coaching, well-being resources or ideas on getting connected, we can help.

Finally, I want to acknowledge that these are challenging times as we all grapple with regulatory changes, global conflicts and other disruptions. As we navigate these difficult times, it’s important to remember that our strength lies in our shared values and purpose, and that we are committed to being the same Husky community we’ve always been: welcoming, inclusive, curious, kind, innovative and boundless!

 

Sincerely,

Denzil

 

Husky Experience

Face your fears with an interactive wall exhibit

Reflect, create and discover meaningful lessons about fear and courage at LiveWell’s interactive wall exhibit at the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Oct. 20-24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fear is a natural part of being human, but how we respond to it shapes its impact on our mental and emotional well-being. When met with courage, fear transforms into a teacher, guiding us toward growth and illuminating what truly matters.

Visit the exhibit to reflect on and share your own experiences and uncover meaningful insights. Don’t miss out — something spooky awaits!

Connections

Huskies@Work

Explore career paths through Huskies@Work! Connect 1-on-1 with alums who can give you the inside info you need, whether you’re curious about a new career field or already have a dream job in mind.

Applications open through Nov. 2

 

 

 

Meet Me at the Henry

Meet Me at the Henry is a twice-a-year celebration of contemporary art and ideas. On Oct. 25, you can explore new exhibits, see performances, get hands-on with an art-making workshop and discover rarely seen works from the Henry’s collection.  

Learn more about the Henry

 

 

 

Family Weekend

UW Family Weekend is Oct. 24-25! Explore campus, visit academic departments, and play games and get active at the IMA and the HUB — all while spending quality time with your fam.

Check out the schedule

 

 

 

 

Health and Well-Being

Respiratory illness resources

Feeling sick this fall? UW Environmental Health & Safety has updated its Respiratory Illness Resources guide with the latest public health guidance.

If you’re not feeling well, check out the Respiratory Illness Flowchart to learn what to do, how to take care of yourself and how to help keep your campus community healthy. You can also find local options to stay up-to-date on seasonal vaccines.

 

Navigating the UW

What’s happening at UW Libraries

Check out UW Libraries October newsletter to find resources like self-guided tours, info on new exhibits and updates on what’s happening with Suzzallo — plus details about the new recording studio!

Read the newsletter

 

 

 

Lecture by Fields Medalist

Hear from Fields Medalist Andrei Okounkov on “The Language of Mathematics” at the Walker-Ames Scholar Special Lecture today, Oct. 15, from 5-6 p.m. in Kane Hall. The talk is geared toward a general audience.

Find out more about the lecture

 

 

 

Academic accommodations

If you need accommodations, contact Disability Resources for Students (DRS): They’ll work with you to ensure equal access to UW academic programs and services. Please note the process can take up to 5 weeks.

Learn about accommodations

 

 

 

Career and Internships

Find your next job at two career fairs

The Career & Internship Center is holding two job and internship fairs in the coming weeks:

• Virtual Job & Internship Fair: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Handshake. Sign up for private, dedicated timeslots with recruiters from 13+ employers! Open to all majors and class levels. Please note that you must register for the fair itself AND sign up for recruiter slots.  You can read more about how to prep for virtual career fairs on the C&IC website.
• Nonprofit and Government Job & Internship Fair: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Mary Gates Hall Commons. This fair features 22 employers from the nonprofit sector and city, county and state governments. Open to students in all majors and class levels who are interested in meeting with organizations serving our community!

All are welcome at these fairs!

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

Great ShakeOut

Practicing what to do when the ground starts shaking — drop, cover and hold on — can help you feel more confident and prepared for an earthquake. UW Emergency Management invites you to participate in this year’s Washington Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16. Watch for the UW Alert message, then, wherever you are, stop and practice!