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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…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 1) Husky Pawket Guide
April 2, 2025
Hello Huskies, Welcome back! I hope you all had a fun and restful spring break. We have a lot going on to kick off this quarter, as you can see below! There are opportunities to take care of your health, find a job or an internship, start planning for summer and fall quarters, and enter…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
March 5, 2025
Hello Huskies, Finals week is coming up, Huskies! As you wrap up your classes and prepare for exams, remember to take care of yourself: get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, take care of your mental health, get some exercise (outside if you can) and be sure to add some breaks to your study schedule. If…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide
February 19, 2025
Hello Huskies, One of the best things about being a student at the UW is the abundance of programs and resources the university has to offer. One of the most challenging things is keeping up with all of them! Connecting with us on social media will help you stay in touch with what you need…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide
February 5, 2025
Hello Huskies, While we wait out winter’s gray and rain, I encourage you to make the most of the great indoors. There are activities every day on campus that can help you engage and recharge. Why not try: Taking a fitness class with UW Rec - you’ll have fun and get an exercise-induced endorphin boost.…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide
January 22, 2025
Hello Huskies, As we settle into winter quarter, I hope you are finding classes, people and activities that engage and excite you. I know the darkness and the gray, rainy days can make this time of year difficult, and I want to remind you that the UW has people and resources committed to supporting your…
Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 1) Husky Pawket Guide
January 8, 2025
Hello Huskies, I hope you had a restful break. As we begin winter quarter and 2025, remember that whatever you want to achieve this year, the UW is here to help you. There are plentiful opportunities on campus to meet new people, hone your study habits, take care of your mental health, be active, get…
Autumn Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
December 5, 2024
Hello Huskies, I hope you had a wonderful holiday break for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. As you begin thinking about your finals, I encourage you to check out UW Libraries’ 10 Tips for Success. Use these time-saving resources to help you succeed and stress less during finals! I also recommend you check out…