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Spring 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide

Husky Pawket Guide

From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite

UW Division of Student Life

Hello Husky,

Congratulations on reaching the end of this academic year! These last few weeks have been difficult, and I know many of us are still feeling a range of emotions as we mourn the devastating killing of Juniper Blessing. If you need support, there are resources listed in the Health & Well-Being section below.

In this year’s final Pawket Guide you’ll also find resources for the coming weeks, including move-out tips and ways you can help incoming Huskies find their footing at the UW. And as always, finals support and study support are available.

Whether you’re graduating or coming back to campus in the fall, you should be proud of your hard work and accomplishments this year. Graduates, I can’t wait to see what you do with everything you’ve learned at the UW. Everyone else, I look forward to seeing you back on campus in September.

Sincerely,
Denzil

P.S. If you need a boost to power your studying, stop by Fuel for Finals on June 4 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for free snacks at Red Square, Mary Gates Hall, Husky Health Center, the HUB and CIRCLE.

Husky Experience

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Be a Husky Peer Mentor

Want to help new Huskies find their community and be successful at the UW? Be a Husky Peer Mentor! This new program, launching in autumn quarter, pairs incoming students with current Huskies who can help them navigate life at the UW. You’ll fill out a brief survey and be matched with a new student based on common interests, backgrounds and professional goals. Put your UW knowledge to good use — be a mentor!

Learn about Husky Peer Mentors

QUIZ TIME!

It’s graduation season! What’s the name of the UW’s first graduate?

Clara McCarty
Elizabeth McMahon
Josephine Lander
Catherine Hansee

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

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Grads: Celebrate at the Grad-B-Q!

Class of 2026 grads: you’re invited to the UW Alumni Association’s FREE annual Grad-B-Q! On June 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., gather at Sylvan Grove with fellow grads for a BBQ buffet, drinks, music and vibes by DJ Kemyst (an official Seahawks DJ), games and more. Registration is required. Presented by Husky Mobile.

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Clean up for move out

If you’re moving out of your place for the summer, make sure you get rid of unwanted items responsibly! HFS residence hall and apartment residents can donate items during SCRAM (aka Student Cleanup, Recycle and Moveout), and Huskies in the North Campus neighborhood can toss unwanted items during the Husky Neighborhood Cleanup.

Rec Class Pass changes

As the end of the year approaches, the Rec Class Pass schedule is changing. The regular Rec Class Pass schedule ends June 5, and the Rec Class Pass finals week schedule begins on June 9. The last day of Rec Classes is June 12. Stop by the IMA to sweat the finals week stress and make the most of your pass!

See the class schedule

Health & Well-Being

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Support is here when you need it

As our UW community remembers, honors and mourns Juniper Blessing, you may find yourself needing some extra support. The UW is here for you:

UW Counseling Center: Drop-in sessions via Let’s Talk, pet support through Paws 4 a Break and workshops like Sober Art & Pizza Night on May 29.
Husky HelpLine: 24/7 confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, available in multiple languages. Call 206-616-7777.
Husky Assist: On-site behavioral health support for students in crisis on campus. Call 206-543-9331.
Q Center: Events and programs that facilitate a brave, affirming, liberatory and celebratory environment for students of all sexual and gender orientations, identities and expressions.
LiveWell Peer Wellness Coaching: One-on-one conversations with trained peers who can support you in learning skills to improve your overall well-being and managing stress.

Navigating the UW

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Tips for grads

Are you graduating? We have a couple of tips! 1, Set up email forwarding from your UW account, as you’ll lose access to your UW email in the months following your last quarter of registration. 2, Don’t forget to return your library materials! And 3, sign up for a free one-year UW Alumni Association membership that includes tons of perks, including Libraries borrowing privileges and special UW ticket offers. See more tips

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Spend your dining dollars

Your dining dollars are nonrefundable and nontransferable, so make sure you spend them before spring quarter ends! Grab meals at dining halls, treat friends to Cultivate or stock up at District Market. Want to give back? Donate unopened hygiene products or shelf-stable food to the UW Food Pantry to help ensure no Husky goes hungry. For more ideas, check out the blog post. Read the blog

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Get healthcare this summer

Sticking around Seattle for summer? Husky Health Center is open for all your healthcare needs that may come up between commencement and Dawg Daze! Whether you’re taking summer quarter classes or just enjoying the PNW on your break, we’ve got you covered. Wear your sunscreen, stay hydrated and call HHC if you need an appointment! Visit Husky Health

Career & Internships

2026 Summer Job & Internship Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the Summer Job & Internship Fair on Thursday, June 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Mary Gates Hall Commons! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers representing all industries.

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

Learn about safety resources

Recent events have shaken our Husky community. Being there for each other matters more than ever. This can be a good time to review safety resources. From safe rides and safety planning to the UW’s safety app, SafeZone, there are lots of options. Explore available resources, crime prevention tips and more on the UW Safety Resources website.

QUIZ ANSWER

1., Clara McCarty. She was 18 when she earned a Bachelor of Science from the Territorial University of Washington (as the UW was known back then) in June 1876. Her name might ring a bell — McCarty Hall is named for her!

Spring 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide

Husky Pawket Guide

From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite

UW Division of Student Life

Hello Husky,

This has been a difficult week for our UW community. The killing of one of our students has left us shocked and heartbroken. As we all mourn this loss, we extend our hearts and our deepest sympathies to the student’s family, friends, neighbors, classmates and loved ones.

Tragedies like this affect different people in different ways. However you are feeling, please know that you are not alone. The university has a number of services that are here to support you:

UW Counseling Center: Counseling, assessment, referral and crisis intervention services. Drop-in services are available via Let’s Talk.
Husky Assist: On-campus support from trained mental health professionals for students in crisis.
LiveWell: Offers a variety of support services for students, including Peer Wellness Coaching.
SafeTrip and NightRide: Safe transportation options to and from campus.
SafeZone app: Direct access to the fastest possible safety assistance on and off campus.

Take good care of yourselves, and each other.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

Check out the Spring Carnival

HFS and ASUW are teaming up for the Spring Carnival on Friday, May 22, from 12–10 p.m., at Denny Field and Center Table.

There will be games like cornhole, ring toss, pickleball and more, plus all your carnival faves like BBQ, turkey legs, funnel cake, loaded fries and sweet treats like soft serve and strawberry lemonade. And don’t miss the Wind Machine Game for a chance to win prizes!

QUIZ TIME!

The cherry blossoms get all the love, but there are incredible trees all around campus. About how many different species are there?

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Undergrad Research Symposium

Head to the Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 15 to see innovative research from your fellow Huskies. There are poster and oral presentations, plus performing and visual arts sessions, from students across 100 disciplines. See what your classmates have been discovering and support undergrad research!

Learn more about the Symposium

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Apply to be a Dawg Daze leader

Dawg Daze 2026 is just a few months away, and we’re excited to welcome thousands of new students to campus! Help us make this year’s welcome week better than ever: apply to be a Dawg Daze Leader. The application takes less than five minutes to complete, and all returning undergrad students are eligible to apply. Apply by June 1!

Dawg Daze leader application

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Meet Me at the Henry for U District Street Fair

If you’re heading to the U District Street Fair, stop by the Henry on your way! On May 16 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. you can explore exhibits, catch drag and tap performances, get hands-on with an art-making workshop and museum bingo and discover rarely seen works from the Henry’s collection.

Check out the Henry

Health & Well-Being

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Find support at the Counseling Center

With everything that’s happening, you may find yourself impacted. You may not even be sure what you need, but you’d like to talk. The Counseling Center is here to support you and offers:

Drop-in hours with a licensed counselor through Let’s Talk, happening at the Q Center today (May 13) from 2:30-4 p.m. and May 14 from 2-3 p.m., at the Career Center on May 14 from 2:30-4 p.m., and at CIRCLE on May 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. Let’s Talk is available every week; check the Counseling Center website or Instagram for times and locations.
24/7 support through Husky HelpLine — call 206-616-7777 (24/7 ASL support available at 988).
Paws 4 a Break therapy dogs are available from 12-1 p.m. every day this week in the Schmitz 4th floor lobby.

Apply for the Counseling Center Advisory Board

Help shape Counseling Center services and represent student voices — especially from underserved communities — by joining the Counseling Center Advisory Board. Open to all students, no prior Counseling Center experience needed. Meetings are the first Wednesdays of the month from 12–1 p.m. Applications are due May 20 at 8 p.m.

Navigating the UW

Summer class registration open

Make the most of summer at the UW: Register for summer quarter classes! There are 1,000+ courses available across 100+ subjects, and you’ll get smaller class sizes, better access to high-demand courses and condensed schedules. Keep the academic year more manageable, stay on track or get ahead this summer! Register for summer classes

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Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day

We’re celebrating the UW’s progress toward digital accessibility and inclusion at Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Join us on May 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to hear presentations and guest speakers and find opportunities to learn, share and create an accessible future together. Sessions are offered in person in HUB 250 and online. See the schedule and register

Complete the required Civil Rights course

Make sure you complete the Understanding Civil Rights course by May 31, 2026! This course will help you better understand civil rights at the UW, with a focus on protections related to race, color and national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnicity). The course is available in Canvas and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Learn more about the course

Career & Internships

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Featured resource: Beyond Internships

Whether you’re just starting to explore career paths or you’re deep into preparing for your next professional step, there are many ways to build valuable skills outside of a traditional internship. The Career & Internship Center developed a resource to help you discover opportunities that fit your life, interests and goals — on campus, in your community and beyond.

Check out Beyond Internships

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

Get UW Alerts via text message

In an emergency, seconds matter. The fastest way to learn about an emergency on or near campus or change in UW operations is by text message. Get the alerts sent directly to your phone by signing up on the Campus Community Safety website.

You’ll automatically receive a UW Alert via email, but you need to add your cell number to get texts. When you sign up, make sure to select a campus for messages (look for Groups in the top right corner).

QUIZ ANSWER

3. about 500 You can learn more about them and take a tree tour on the Campus Tree Tours website . And spending time in nature is grounding – which may be especially helpful right now .

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Husky Pawket Guide

From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite

UW Division of Student Life

Hello Huskies,

It’s midterms season, and in-between your study sessions I hope you’ll find some time to get outside. Spring is one of the best seasons in Seattle, and being outdoors has major benefits for your mental and physical health.

Grab some friends or go solo to check out:

The Waterfront Activities Center (aka the WAC) to rent kayaks and canoes
The Burke-Gilman Trail
The Washington Park Arboretum (a 30-minute walk, or take the 48 bus)
Ravenna Park (also about a 30-minute walk, or take the 372 bus)

Take a look at our picnic spots Instagram post for more ideas and inspiration. I hope to see you out there!

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

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Meet the 2026 Husky 100!

Congratulations to this year’s Husky 100! These 100 outstanding undergrad, grad and professional students are using what they’re learning through coursework, research, jobs and campus engagement to make a difference at the UW, in their communities and around the world. Check out their profiles on the website to learn more. Congrats, 2026 Husky 100!

Meet the Husky 100

QUIZ TIME!

Husky Giving Day was April 23 – how much money did the UW community raise to support our students?

$1.6 million
$1.7 million
$1.9 million
$2.2 million

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Study abroad this summer

Are you looking for a life-changing experience this summer? There are still some great study abroad opportunities open for summer (and autumn, too!). Whether you want to learn Spanish in Mexico or study business in Korea, check out the Study Abroad program search page to find programs still accepting applications.

Find a study abroad program

Report hazing with RealResponse

Great news: The UW has extended our partnership with RealResponse through 2031! RealResponse lets you report hazing anonymously by texting 206-203-3435. In the first year of our partnership, we’ve seen increased reporting and greater efforts to hold organizations accountable and support impacted Huskies. RealResponse is funded by the Student Technology Fee.

Learn about hazing prevention

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Homecoming Scholar applications open

Apply to be a Homecoming Scholar! Each year, the UW Alumni Association honors eight exceptional students whose UW experiences exemplify Husky adaptability, tenacity and resolve. Homecoming Scholars are awarded a $5,000 scholarship and are recognized at the Homecoming football game in the fall.

Apply to be a Homecoming Scholar

Health & Well-Being

Sign up for the annual Great Husky Race

EmBARK on a movement challenge this spring with your fellow Huskies: sign up for the Fourth Annual Great Husky Race! This year’s race is an “expedition through the Pacific Northwest.” Individuals or teams of up to four can combine their daily miles to “travel” from Spokane to La Push. During the race, you’ll foster a sense of community at the UW with your team and other participating Huskies and learn some tips and tricks for nurturing your well-being.

Navigating the UW

Remember to take the NSSE

If you’re a first-year student or a senior, remember to take the National Survey of Student Engagement! The NSSE asks about your experiences at the UW to help us understand what’s working for our students and where we can improve. It’s open through May 11 and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Take the NSSE

Summer intern housing open

Interning in the Greater Seattle area this summer? Stay in UW Intern Housing! Enjoy free access to laundry, fitness and game rooms, and connect with a built-in community of fellow interns. Move in as soon as June 21. Open to students from any school interning in Seattle, so tell your friends! Apply for intern housing

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Take the UWIT survey

You can help improve UW Information Technology by taking a quick customer experience survey. Your feedback helps shape how UWIT supports you and the entire UW community. The survey is anonymous and only takes a few minutes to complete. Take the survey

Career & Internships

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Virtual panel: Exploring careers in healthcare

Join the Career & Internship Center on Thursday, April 30, from 4-5 p.m. for an engaging virtual panel featuring an optometrist, a pharmacist and a dentist as they share their unique perspectives and career journeys.

Featured jobs & internships

Looking to build your skills, experience and network? Check out these featured jobs and internships for undergrads and grad students.

QUIZ ANSWER

4. $2.2 million — $2,297,162, to be exact! These funds will be used to support the Husky Experience inside and outside of the classroom. We are so grateful to our UW community for their incredible support!.

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Husky Pawket Guide

From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite

UW Division of Student Life

Hello Huskies,

It’s student government election season! Vote in the upcoming ASUW or GPSS elections to help decide who represents you on campus.

ASUW and GPSS are your associations. They represent your interests to the University by advocating for student needs, sponsoring events, and providing resources, services and programs.

ASUW voting takes place April 20–23. You can get to know the candidates by following the ASUW Elections Administration Committee, and don’t forget to attend the ASUW Fair on April 17. This year, ASUW is also offering promos like ASUW merch, a $2.99 pizza combo at Husky Den, 25% off at the UW Bookstore and more. Visit the ASUW office or any EAC polling booth to collect.
The GPSS Officer Elections meeting is April 29, and nominations must be filed by April 19. Follow GPSS on Instagram to learn more and view the elections guide.

I encourage you to turn out and make your voice heard!

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

Take the NSSE

Help the UW make the Husky Experience the best it can be: take the National Survey of Student Engagement! First-year students and seniors are invited to take the NSSE so we can assess what we’re doing well and where we can better help students succeed academically, professionally and personally.

The survey is open from April 7–May 11 and takes just 15 minutes to complete.

Learn more about NSSE

QUIZ TIME!

About how many applications did the UW get for the 2026-27 academic year?

56,700
68,800
74,300
77,400

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Husky Giving Day is coming up!

Husky Giving Day is April 23, and the entire UW community is rallying to support Huskies. You’re invited to be part of the celebration: stop by the festivities on campus, sign up to be an ambassador, spread the word about HGD to your network and more!

Learn about Husky Giving Day

Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and throughout April! The UW is hosting a variety of events all month: volunteer opportunities, a plant sale, guest speakers, an RSO sustainability mixer and much more! Check out the website to see all the ways you can get involved.

Celebrate Earth Day

Learn to be a lifeguard

Learn how to be an American Red Cross-certified Lifeguard at the IMA! UW Recreation is offering a lifeguarding course on May 3, 9 and 10. Students who complete the class and its requirements will earn a two-year lifeguarding certificate (including deep water). Registration closes April 26 at 9 a.m.

Health and Well-Being

Join the Body Project

Want to improve your relationship with your body? Join LiveWell’s The Body Project: a free peer group available for students, led by students!

Over 85% of young adults experience body dissatisfaction. The Body Project is designed to increase body acceptance and decrease body dissatisfaction by discussing appearance ideals and developing strategies to improve your relationship with your body. This quarter, LiveWell is offering a 4-week peer group or an adapted 1-day group. Visit the LiveWell website for more information and to sign up for a spot.

Navigating the UW

See the Campus Climate Survey results

Learn how more than 11,000 students and employees across all three UW campuses and UW Medicine responded to last year’s campus climate survey about their experiences learning, working and living at the UW. This important feedback is helping us improve the climate across our university!

Read the survey results

Celebrate Worker Memorial Day

Join Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the UW community on April 27 for Worker Memorial Day, honoring those who died in 2025 from a work-related cause in King County. The event, happening 12–12:45 p.m. at the Intellectual House, will raise awareness of how we can strengthen our commitment to job safety.

RSVP for the ceremony

Check out the April ArtSci Roundup

April’s ArtSci Roundup brings together world-class artists and musicians, scholars and community voices for a dynamic mix of performances, conversations and exhibitions. There’s something for everyone — check the schedule to find something that inspires you!

View the roundup

Career and Internships

Virtual Alumni Panel: Careers in Biotech

Join the Career & Internship Center on Wednesday, April 22 from 4–5 p.m. for an engaging virtual panel featuring UW alumni working in biotech. This moderated panel will start with set questions and open up for audience Q&A, so have your questions ready!

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

Learn how the UW handles federal law enforcement requests

Knowing what to expect at the UW can help you feel more prepared. The UW’s Division of Campus Community Safety put together a guide that explains what to do — and how the University will respond — if a federal official from Immigration & Customs Enforcement or another agency requests information or access to UW facilities. The guide includes a Q&A section and information about the limitations on federal immigration enforcement power, limits on state and local agencies from participating in immigration enforcement, and the rights of individuals and entities within Washington.

QUIZ ANSWER

4. About 77,400! The autumn quarter 2026 entering class will have about 7,300 students. We’re excited to welcome them to campus this fall!.

RealResponse hazing prevention funding renewed through 2031

The University of Washington’s partnership with hazing reporting platform RealResponse has been extended through 2031, thanks to renewed funding from the Student Technology Fee.

The funding will allow the UW to continue to use RealResponse in hazing reporting and response, providing vital consistency in hazing prevention and education, said Alex Salemme, hazing prevention and response specialist in Community Standards & Student Conduct (CSSC). The UW began using RealResponse in 2025.

“This funding extension really shows that there’s student buy-in with this tool, and that students believe in it,” Salemme said. “It also shows that RealResponse isn’t going away – that students can rely on it to report hazing. We’re very grateful to the STF committee for funding us.”

What is RealResponse?

RealResponse offers anonymous reporting via text, email or WhatsApp for anyone on campus who experiences or witnesses hazing. Reporters can attach screenshots, photos and videos that show the reported behavior.

“RealResponse is great because it gives the UW a view of trends on campus and how we can protect our students,” Salemme said. “With RealResponse, we’re getting information in real time so we can take appropriate action.”

Reports are completely anonymous: the UW does not see a name or phone number from the reporting party. That anonymity removes a barrier to reporting, Salemme said, and can help reporters – particularly students – feel more comfortable sharing hazing they witnessed or experienced.

Once a report is submitted through RealResponse, the reporting party receives a response from the UW that acknowledges their report, asks clarifying questions as needed and provides links to support resources.

Shifting the culture

Since the UW’s partnership began with RealResponse last year, CSSC has seen an increase in hazing reports, which Salemme attributes to how easy it is to make a report via RealResponse. He said it also indicates the start of a shift in campus culture around hazing reporting.

“Having RealResponse available and used consistently not only makes reporting more acceptable; it also ingrains it into our campus culture,” he said. “So over time, as students continue to use the platform, they will pass that culture on to future classes and hazing prevention will become the norm.”

RealResponse was founded by a former student-athlete on the idea that positive student experiences are based on supportive and healthy cultures across teams, organizations and campus as a whole. The organization partners with nearly 170 universities and colleges, collegiate athletics departments, and fraternity and sorority life organizations nationwide.

“We’re honored to continue our partnership with the University of Washington and grateful for the trust placed in RealResponse through this extended funding,” said David Chadwick, Founder & CEO of RealResponse. “The University’s commitment to making reporting accessible, anonymous and actionable is exactly what drives meaningful cultural change. By meeting students where they are and equipping administrators with real-time insights, we can work together to strengthen prevention efforts and ensure every student feels safe speaking up. We’re excited to build on this momentum with the UW community in the years ahead.”

With funding set for the next five years, Salemme said his team is excited to continue building a culture of hazing prevention on campus. They are also looking into enhanced reporting and ways CSSC can partner with entities on campus to track where hazing happens and how to prevent it.

“It can take a couple of years to build out the kind of hazing prevention culture we want, which is one of the reasons we’re so grateful for this STF funding,” he said. “We’re excited to have this tool that meets students where they are and makes it easier for anyone to report hazing anytime, anywhere.”

If you or someone you know has witnessed or experienced hazing, support is available. If possible, please report the incident via RealResponse, and take a look at the support resources available.

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HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful spring break. Spring quarter brings a great deal of excitement to campus: awards ceremonies, research fairs, cultural events and of course, commencement.

For our graduating students, this is an exciting time! But it can also be stressful — especially if you find yourself in a different major or academic status than you had planned. Please know that these kinds of struggles are normal, and if your experience hasn’t matched your (or your family’s) expectations, you’re not alone.

We are here to support you, and we can help you figure out how to communicate about your status and get on a path that lets you meet your goals. Please reach out to the Counseling Center, the University Registrar, CIRCLE or my office.

Have a wonderful quarter, Huskies.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

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Help shape the UW’s future

The UW has drafted its first strategic plan in almost 15 years, and we need your input to refine and strengthen it! This plan will serve as a comprehensive guide to help us meet new challenges, serve our students and communities, and take advantage of new opportunities.

Please read the current draft and submit any feedback by April 17, 2026. With our community’s feedback, we’ll finalize the plan in spring 2026. We look forward to shaping the next chapter of the University’s extraordinary impact together!

QUIZ TIME!

On April Fool’s Day, Burger King once claimed they were launching Whopper-flavored______?

Toothpaste
Soda
Ice cream
Lip gloss

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Sign up for spring intramurals

Spring intramurals are coming up! If you’re looking for a fun way to stay active and be outside this spring, check out the different intramurals UW Recreation has to offer. There are competitive and recreational divisions, and women’s, men’s co-rec and open leagues. Registration is open now!

UW Libraries Undergrad Research Award

Undergraduates from all areas of study are encouraged to submit their research projects for awards ranging from $250-$1,000! Individual and group projects are accepted. Applications are due April 30!

Apply for the award

Celebrate spring at Cultivate

UW Dining is excited to once again host Culti-Date! Welcome the spring weather with a three-course meal and drink for $35 per person on Thursday, April 16 from 4–8:30 p.m., and reservations are required. You’ll also have a chance to win a gift certificate to Cultivate!

Health and Well-Being

Students and staff pose for a photo at the 2025 Take Back the Night event

Make a difference during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Join the UW this April in recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Throughout the month, SARVA, LiveWell and campus partners will host a range of events — including a Teal Run, Denim Day Fashion Show, love letters to survivors tabling, a self-defense workshop, candle-making and more — to promote education, support and empowerment.

A featured program is Take Back the Night on April 17 (5–7 p.m. at wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House), a powerful event featuring keynote and student speakers, a student-created art exhibit and a candlelight vigil honoring survivors. Dinner will be provided.

Join fellow Huskies this SAAM in supporting survivors, exploring campus resources and discovering ways to make a meaningful difference.

Learn more about SAAM

Navigating the UW

Open spring courses

Looking to fill out your spring quarter schedule? You’ve got options! The College of Arts & Sciences has open seats in a number of classes (these fulfill Areas of Inquiry requirements). Or check out AI Foundations & Society, a 4-credit Information School course about AI (no coding experience or computing/AI background necessary) that counts toward GenEd Social Sciences reqs.

Take the UW Dining survey

UW Dining wants your feedback to help us improve campus dining! Take a quick survey, conducted in partnership with the National Association of College & University Food Services, covering topics like food quality, menu variety, customer service and sustainability. The survey runs until April 10.

Take the dining survey

Art from the new Eric-Paul Riege exhibit at the Henry Art Gallery

Spring at the Henry

Welcome spring at the Henry with an evening of art and ideas — open, exploratory and shared. On April 3 from 7-9 p.m., you can be among the first to experience Eric-Paul Riege: ojo|-|ólǫ́, the artist’s largest solo exhibition to date, featuring sculptures, textiles and more. Come curious, leave inspired. Music provided by KEXP DJ Kevin Sur!

Visit the Henry

Career and Internships

Students talk to employers at a career fair in the HUB

2026 Spring Job & Internship Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the Spring Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the HUB! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers representing all industries.

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

Use a U

Now that it’s warmer out, more Huskies are dusting off their bikes and hitting the trails. But your bike — especially your e-bike — is a target for thieves, and securing it with a cable lock won’t cut it. Instead, use a U lock to connect your bike frame and wheel to a bike rack because they’re tougher to cut or pry open. For e-bikes, you should also lock removable batteries separately.

Visit the UWPD website to learn more and register your bike in case it’s lost or stolen.

QUIZ ANSWER

1. Toothpaste! As an April Fool’s joke in 2017, the company released an advertisement claiming they were launching a Whopper-flavored toothpaste line.

Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide

HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

Finals week is almost here! As you finish your classes, complete final projects and prep for exams, be sure to set yourself up for success by getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, taking care of your mental health, getting some exercise (outside if you can) and adding some breaks to your study schedule.

Best of luck on your finals, and have a wonderful spring break! We’ll see you in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

Visit the Husky Goods Free Store pop-up

Looking for clothes, accessories, room decorations, small appliances and more? Want to get them for free? Stop by the Husky Goods Free Store on March 5! This pop-up event in the Spratlen Hall Learning Resource Center, hosted by two RSOs and UW Recycling, is completely free and open to all students.

Stop by between 5-7 p.m. to find a new-to-you treasure! You can also bring items to swap. You don’t need to bring items in order to take goods from the event.

Learn More About the Store

QUIZ TIME!

It’s almost cherry blossom time! How old are the Yoshino cherry trees in the Quad?

30 years old
55 years old
75 years old
90 years old

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Trash Art Contest open

One person’s trash is another person’s masterpiece! Individual students and groups are invited to create an art piece from items typically considered trash for UW Recycling’s seventh annual Trash Art Contest. Submissions are due March 27. Winners will receive a gift card to a low-waste shop!

Submit your art

Submit to the Graduate Research Symposium

Are you a graduate student interested in sharing your research? Submissions are now open for GPSS’s third annual Graduate Research Symposium on May 13. Share your projects with fellow grad students across numerous disciplines. The deadline to submit is March 31.

Share your research

IMA open for spring break

If you’re planning to be on campus over spring break, stop by the IMA! It’s open March 21–29 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Get a workout in, get some friends together to play a game, take a swim or enjoy a relaxing sauna. Note that CRAGS is closed during spring break.

See what’s up at the IMA

Health and Well-Being

Join March Wellness

Join LiveWell for March Wellness, a tournament-style bracket highlighting the eight dimensions of well-being: physical, environmental, developmental, financial, social, spiritual, occupational and emotional.

You can participate by voting and sharing your favorite wellness practices on LiveWell’s Instagram, @uwlivewell! The bracket is a fun way to compare activities, but the real “win” is recognizing that every dimension is equally important and deeply interconnected. Give LiveWell a follow, vote for your favorite and celebrate all the different ways we practice well-being!

Navigating the UW

New civil rights course

This spring quarter, all current students will be assigned a new required course in Canvas: Understanding Civil Rights. This online course will help you better understand civil rights at the UW, with a focus on protections related to race, color and national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnicity). The course takes about 30 minutes and only needs to be completed once.

Learn about the course

Volunteer at the food pantry

Help expand the UW Food Pantry’s capacity to serve students — volunteer during spring quarter! Volunteers stock shelves, assist customers, help with food drives and more. Commitment is a minimum of one hour per week, and orientation/training is provided.

Learn more and volunteer

March ArtSci Roundup

Looking for something to do this month? From art and music to conversations on culture, history and science, you can explore and connect across disciplines throughout the UW. From the Trump in the World 2.0 lecture series to concerts to plays and much more, there’s something for every interest!

See the Roundup

Career and Internships

Check out the Spring Career Fairs

The Career & Internship Center is hosting two career fairs in April!

On-Campus Student Jobs Fair: Wednesday, April 1, 1–4 p.m., HUB First Floor Main Street. Meet with campus departments promoting their open (or soon-to-be-posted) student jobs for the 2026–2027 school year. Co-hosted by the Career & Internship Center and the HUB. Register for the on-campus fair on Handshake.

In-Person Spring Job & Internship Fair: Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., HUB Ballrooms. The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers representing all industries. Register for the spring fair on Handshake.

All Huskies 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

New in-person mental health crisis support

Whether you’re dealing with emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns or just need help connecting to resources, you don’t have to handle it alone. Call Husky Assist — the UW’s new on-call mental health professionals — at 206-543-9331 or 911 Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (except holidays). If you’re off campus and need immediate help, call or text 988. You can learn more on the Husky Assist website.

QUIZ ANSWER

1. 90 years old! Read more about our signature trees on the cherry blossoms website.

Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide

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!

Learn More About Running

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.

Sign up to climb

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!

Try out to be Harry

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.

Learn about the panel

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.

Browse upcoming courses

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.

Register for the symposium

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!

Learn about the exhibit

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!

Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide

HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

The Big Dark is officially over, but it may still be dark out when you’re traveling to and from campus. If you’d like an escort, the UW has two options: Husky SafeTrip and NightRide.

Board the NightRide shuttle from any one of eight on-campus stops and be dropped off at any location within the two shuttle zones. Shuttles run from 8 p.m. until around 1:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Get a safe ride with Husky SafeTrip, a vehicle escort with a uniformed security guard. SafeTrip operates within a designated service area daily from 6:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Good luck with your midterms, and enjoy the lighter days ahead.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

Make the most of your summer

Taking a class during the summer is a great way to get ahead, make up credits, lighten your course load or take a class you missed earlier in the year. With 1,000+ courses across 100+ areas — online or in person — you can make your summer count.

Applications and the summer 2026 course list are available now.

Explore Summer Courses

QUIZ TIME!

True or false: February is the shortest month because of an ancient Greek superstition.

Connections

ASUW elections info forum

Interested in running for the ASUW Board of Directors in the spring? Stop by an ASUW elections info forum on Feb. 6 from 3–4 p.m. or Feb. 12 from 4:30–6 p.m. to learn more about running and how you can influence decision-making on campus. Snacks provided!

RSVP to the forums

Visit the HUB Makers Fair

Find unique crafts, art and creations from fellow Huskies at the HUB’s Winter Makers Fair! Happening Feb. 10 and 11 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in HUB Street and the Lyceum, and with different makers each day, the fair is a great place to get handmade gifts for family, friends – or yourself.

Get info about the fair

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Dubs

UW Dining is hosting another Culti-Date – this time with Dubs! On Feb. 12, share the love with a three-course meal and drink for $45 per person at Cultivate. Seatings are available from 4–8:30 p.m.; reservations are required. You can also enter to win a gift certificate at Cultivate.

Sign up for Culti-Date

Health and Well-Being

Last call: Take the health fee survey

The Health for Every Husky – Health Fee Survey closes today, Feb. 4, at 11:45 p.m.! This is your last chance to share your feedback with ASUW and GPSS on the proposed health fee.

Help shape the future of health and well-being services at the UW, now and in the future – take the 3-minute survey today!

Take the survey

Navigating the UW

ArtSci Roundup: February

While February might be just 28 days, the UW is offering an exciting lineup of more than 40 online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture and science, you’re invited to explore, learn and connect across disciplines.

Check out the calendar

Curiosities, mysteries and more

If you’ve never ventured to UW Libraries’ Special Collections in Suzzallo’s basement, save the date! On Feb. 24, explore the exhibit Out of Scope with a curator to get a behind-the-scenes look into the Libraries’ unique Special Collections.

Save the date

Rec golf range opening

The UW Rec Golf Range is reopening on Wednesday, Feb. 4! Hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. All stalls are available on a first come, first served basis. Loaner clubs are available with the purchase of a bucket of balls.

Go golfing

Career and Internships

2026 Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair

Register to meet employers who are looking to share their job and internship opportunities via video/chat on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair is open to all majors and school years as well as alumni. Check out our tips on how to prepare for a virtual career fair.

Take the survey

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

What’s in your emergency kit?

You never think you’ll need an emergency kit… until you really do. Power outage? Earthquake? Having a few basics on hand can make a stressful situation a whole lot easier. Grab some water, snacks, a flashlight, phone charger, meds and anything else you might need to get through a few days and stash them in one spot. Future you will thank you for preparing.

Visit the Emergency Management website to learn more about emergency kits.

QUIZ ANSWER

False! The Romans, not the Greeks, believed even numbers were unlucky. They chose February, the month that hosted their rituals honoring the dead, to have an “unlucky” 28 days.

Winter Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2) Husky Pawket Guide

HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

To say that there is a lot going on right now in the United States and the world is an understatement. The news and current events can feel overwhelming for many of us and bring a complex range of emotions.

However you are feeling, know that you are not alone, and there are resources available to support you. The Counseling Center offers groups, drop-in help, crisis support and more, LiveWell’s Peer Wellness Coaches can help you cope with stress and anxiety, and this short video on dealing with uncertainty from our Counseling Center director provides some actionable tips.

You might find it helpful to do things like connecting with your friends, getting outside, taking a media break (including social media), volunteering in our community or engaging in an activity like therapeutic journaling.

Whatever you do, I encourage you to use the support resources that are here for you. Take good care of yourself, and each other.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky Experience

Join the Husky Lunch Network

The UW can feel like a big place, but it doesn’t have to! Gather with UW students and alumni who share some of your experiences for a free meal and conversation at Husky Lunch Network events. On the menu? Opportunities to explore how embracing your personal identities influences your professional journey.

The UW Alumni Association is hosting three lunches in February:

Wednesday, Feb. 4: Women in Sustainability, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12: First-Generation in Corporate America, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12: International Students & Alumni, 5–6:30 p.m.

QUIZ TIME!

Everyone’s favorite mascot, Dubs, recently celebrated his birthday. How old is he?

1) 3

2) 5

3) 6

4) 8

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

Connections

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Are you interested in presenting your research to the rest of the Husky community? Undergraduate students from all disciplines, backgrounds and years are encouraged to apply to be a part of the Undergraduate Research Symposium! Applications are due Feb. 12.

Learn more about the Symposium

Rec climbing classes

If you’re interested in learning to climb, UW Recreation is offering a Basic Climbing Class on Jan. 27 and 29 from 5–7 p.m.! They’re also offering a Sport Climbing Class on Feb. 17 and 19 from 5–7 p.m. Learn to climb, build skills and gain confidence in a supportive environment!

Sign up for climbing class

Labor Studies social

Join the Labor Studies Department for the annual Labor Studies Social on Jan. 22 from 4-6 p.m. in HUB 145. This event is a special opportunity to network with faculty and students working on labor issues at the UW, through both research and activism. Snacks and drinks are provided!

RSVP for the social

Health and Well-Being

Get help coping with the clouds

Cloudy weather bringing you down? Join LiveWell for a Coping with the Clouds event at the UW Greenhouse on Jan. 27 from 3–4:30 p.m. Learn winter mental health tips, enjoy a tour and scavenger hunt, receive a free Winter Thriving Kit and get a chance to win a grand prize. Admission is free, but space is limited — RSVP required!

Navigating the UW

Apartment open house

Curious what it’s like to live in an on-campus apartment? Join Housing & Food Services at the Apartment Open House on Jan. 24! Catch a shuttle at Local Point any time between 11 a.m.–2 p.m. to tour 6 complexes and get swag and treats. You’ll also have a chance to win a $500 Alaska Airlines gift card!

Sign up for the open house

Apply to be a student leader

Last call to apply to become a First-year Interest Group or Virtual Orientation Leader! New Student & Transfer Programs is currently recruiting for both positions. Help first-year and transfer students get connected to the UW community. Open to all students! Applications due Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m.

Apply to be a leader

UW Libraries Update

The January update from UW Libraries is out! Learn about the new Student Wellness Room in Odegaard, get AI research guidance (including how to fact check your AI tool of choice), see details on the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Tateuchi East Asia Library and much more.

See what’s happening at the libraries

Career and Internships

Visit the In-Person Winter Job & Internship Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the In-Person Winter Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the HUB! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers representing all industries. Register for the fair 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

UW launches mental health crisis response team

The UW is introducing Husky Assist, a dedicated, skilled team of on-call mental health workers ready to respond to students, staff and faculty experiencing a mental health crisis.

Husky Assist team members are trained mental health professionals who can respond compassionately to a variety of situations like emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns, connecting to resources and checking on someone’s well-being.The team is available to respond on the UW’s Seattle campus 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holidays). To reach Husky Assist, call 206-543-9331 or 911.

Learn about Husky Assist

QUIZ ANSWER

4) 8. Happy birthday, Dubs!