HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE
FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE
UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE
Hello Huskies,
You know UW Libraries are full of great spots to study (Suzzallo Reading Room, anyone?) — but did you know that they also have events, learning workshops and 24/7 support via chat?
From the Odegaard’s board game collection and wellness room to recording rooms, book clubs, contests and awards, there’s always a ton going on at UW’s libraries. Next time you’re at the library to study, I encourage you to check out what else is available — you might be surprised at what you find!
Sincerely,
Denzil
Husky Experience
Make a difference: Run for ASUW Board of Directors
Interested in making real change on campus? Want to optimize the Husky Experience? Consider running for ASUW Board of Directors! Board of Directors members oversee and allocate a $1.6 million student services and activities fee budget, directly funding the programs, RSOs and initiatives that shape student life. Candidate filing opens Feb. 20 at 12 p.m. and closes Feb. 27 at 12 p.m.
If you want to see change on campus, this is where it happens!
QUIZ TIME!
Yesterday we celebrated Lunar New Year! It’s the year of the:
- Horse
- Pig
- Dog
- Dragon
Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!
Connections
Compete in the Rain City Send
Show off your climbing skills at the Rain City Send Competition on Saturday, Feb. 28. NW Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3) teams and individuals will be at the IMA for a day of friendly competition. Open to all students, with a community comp for non-NC3 UW climbers on Feb. 27.
Try out to be Harry the Husky
Do you have school spirit? Try out to be Harry the Husky! Perks of being Harry include free Adidas swag, attending UW Athletics events, wearing cool outfits and representing the best mascot in the country. Tryouts are April 19!
Gender affirming care panel
Join the ASUW Gender Equity Commission for their Gender Affirming Care Panel on Feb. 25 from 5:30–7 p.m. in HUB 337. Hear from speakers from the Q Center and Husky Health Center on gender affirming care.
Health and Well-Being
Help prevent hazing on campus
Did you know:
- Hazing can happen in any athletic team, student org, or living group
- Hazing is about the power of inclusion, not exclusion
- Hazing covers a wide spectrum of things, from sleep deprivation to forced consumption
- Hazing is against state and federal law and violates the UW Student Conduct Code
Most importantly: The UW has a strong hazing prevention program, and you can report hazing anonymously by texting 206-203-3435 (funded by the Student Technology Fee). Help keep our campus community safe and inclusive — report hazing incidents you witness or experience.
Navigating the UW
Cool courses for spring quarter
As you think about spring quarter 2026 course registration, check out the unique offerings from Arts & Sciences! Covering topics from swearing to sci fi cinema, these courses are open to all students, have no prereqs and fulfill Areas of Inquiry requirements as noted.
Labor Studies symposium
Join the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies on Mar. 6 for a one-day symposium about anticolonial struggles of the past and the present. Hear from a variety of speakers on challenging colonialism and moving toward collective liberation.
New exhibit at the Henry
Check out Figure/Ground: New Criteria, the new exhibit at the Henry! Explore how art might respond when the conditions supporting artistic expression are under threat and engage with the conditions that shape creative freedom. As always, admission is free!
Career and Internships
Check out free career platforms
Did you know that the Career & Internship Center, along with the Student Tech Fee and other campus partners, provides a number of powerful career platforms free of charge for UW students? Check them out to develop skills, boost your applications and explore new paths!
- Search for jobs and internships: Handshake, Interstride
- Explore career paths and career readiness: PathwayU, Career Readiness+ Inventory
- Enhance your application: Jobscan, Yoodli AI Speech Coach
- Develop skills: LinkedIn Learning, Forage
- Research employment data: Job Trends & Salaries, WOIS CIS360
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
Violence prevention strategies to keep in your back pocket
Safety is something we create together. SafeCampus experts teach practical ways we can look out for one another in Violence Prevention training for the UW community. The training includes info about setting boundaries, bystander intervention and preventing violence at home, in school, at work and beyond.
You can also contact SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 or email safecampus@uw.edu — no matter where you work or study — to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others.
QUIZ ANSWER
1. Horse! The horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs and represents intelligence, independence and courage. Happy Lunar New Year!