Category: Messages to the Community

Hello Huskies,

Autumn quarter is officially underway at the UW. There is no question that your academic pursuits need to remain your number one priority, but your Husky Experience will be incomplete if all you do is go to class, go home and study.

Years of experience and research has shown us that students who participate in groups and activities, attend events on campus and who hold leadership positions will have better grades, graduate at higher rates and be more satisfied with their college experience.

Your Husky Experience encompasses the transformative educational experiences — inside and outside the classroom — that help you discover your passions in life and work, become independent thinkers and citizens, and gain the skills that lead to meaningful and rewarding lives and careers. I recommend that you check out the Husky Experience Toolkit, a collection of articles designed to help you challenge yourself, explore your options and integrate all that you are learning.

Which groups, activities and leadership opportunities will you get involved in this year?

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Apply to join the Husky Experience Student Advisory Council

Apply by Nov. 7 to join the Husky Experience Student Advisory Council (HESAC). The Council helps advance the Husky Seed Fund, an award that brings to life innovative ideas by students for students. Gain valuable experience advancing and managing a program that will impact thousands of students at the UW.

Each year around ten students are selected to serve as HESAC members. Currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate and professional students are eligible to apply.

Connections

DRS turns 45

Disability Resources for Students (DRS) is celebrating 45 years of ensuring access and inclusion for students with disabilities on the Seattle campus. DRS serves students with temporary and permanent physical, health, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities and conditions. DRS’ Academic Skills website has tips to help students with psychological or learning disorders succeed in an academic setting.

 

Today is International Pronouns Day

At the UW, diversity is integral to excellence. We are committed to providing a welcoming and respectful environment for students, faculty and staff to express themselves. We invite you to read more about sharing pronouns at the UW and to share your pronouns within the UW community as you feel comfortable.

 

Celebrate W Day on Oct. 20

It’s the UW’s birthday, and we’re celebrating YOU. On Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. sport your Husky gear and come together in Red Square for an epic pep rally with the Husky Band, a live DJ and tons of purple-and-gold giveaways. Show the world your Purple Pride and kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend Husky-style.

 

Health & Well-Being

Let’s Talk has resumed and is back with in-person (ECC, Q Center and CIRCLE) and virtual options. Drop in for a quick consult with a mental health counselor from the Counseling Center. New this year is Let’s Talk for survivors.

The Counseling Center is offering a virtual Let’s Talk session on Oct. 19 from 3-5 p.m. especially for students impacted by the devastating news from in and around Israel and Gaza. Once on Zoom, students will enter a waiting room and be connected to a counselor for next steps.

Career and Internships

Virtual Autumn Job & Internship Fair

Join us for this virtual event to “meet” employers via video/chat who are looking to share their open job and internship opportunities with Huskies. This fair is open to all majors and school years at UW Seattle, as well as alumni. Here’s how to prepare for a virtual fair.

When: Thursday, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Handshake
How: Three critical steps:

1. Activate your Handshake account.
2. Register for the fair.
3. Sign up for one-on-one or group sessions with specific employers.

Navigating the UW

New online Title IX Reporting Form

UW students are encouraged to share concerns related to sex- and gender-based violence, harassment and discrimination through the new online Title IX reporting form. Reports or consultations that previously would have been directed to SafeCampus will instead be directed to the Office of the Title IX Coordinator. If desired, students can choose to remain anonymous.

 

Add your cell number to UW Alert

Only 8% of UW students have added their cell phone number to UW Alert to get a text message during an emergency or change in campus operations. Get the alerts sent directly to your phone. 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).

 

Academic Integrity Week is Oct. 16-20

Join us this Academic Integrity Week in promoting academic integrity, honesty and respect within the UW community. Academic integrity is at the heart of what makes us Huskies; it’s not just a set of rules, but a way of life that we carry with us as we journey through our academic pursuits. Visit our table at Odegaard on Oct. 20 from 12:30-4:00 p.m.

Hello Huskies,

I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to a new academic year. For those of you who are new to campus, I’m Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life.

We in the Division of Student Life are all here to be your support team as you learn, explore and grow during your time at the UW. The HUB, UW Recreation, Housing and Food Services, Disability Resources, Hall Health Center and others are all part of that team.

In conjunction with our partners across campus, Student Life supports your health, safety, and well-being; builds supportive communities; and cultivates opportunities for you to build your own pathway to success at the UW.

Part of being at the UW involves navigating a big, complicated place and asking for help when you need it. Asking for help is normal — and necessary. Here’s where to go and how to ask.

I will send messages like this to you throughout the academic year. My goal with these messages (Pawket Guide — get it? Anyone?) is to equip you with need-to-know info and tips to help you maximize your Husky Experience, in a format that’s quick to read and easy to digest.

Ok, let’s get started …

Husky Experience

Safer together

Huskies watch out for each other. Who will you contact if you have safety or well-being concerns for yourself or others? Help build a stronger community by learning about the UW’s many safety resources, including UW Alert, SafeCampus, the UW Police Department, Husky NightWalk and more.

Connections

Study Abroad 101 & Let’s Talk Money — information sessions

Are you considering studying abroad? Register for Study Abroad 101 and Let’s Talk Money (Financial Aid & Scholarships) info sessions happening between Oct. 11 and Nov. 15. Learn about the diverse range of available programs, the application process, deadlines, scholarships and how financial aid and study abroad work together to lower out-of-pocket costs.

Career conversations between UW students and alumni

With Huskies@Work, students and alumni join together for a unique job shadowing/career conversation program. You can connect with alumni for short, one-time conversations about careers. Whether you’re curious about a new career field or already have a dream job in mind, sign up for Huskies@Work by Oct. 22.

Live reading of the US Constitution on Oct. 6

Join us for the annual UW Libraries’ live reading of the U.S. Constitution on Oct. 6. It’s open to the public and a great group activity for your class, RSO, team, affinity organization and friend group. Stop by to meet other students, build community, enjoy snacks and listen to the reading. You can also sign up to read a section.

Health & Well-Being

Your health & well-being support teams

Hall Health Center, LiveWell, UW Counseling Center, UW Recreation and others are here to support your health and well-being so you can make the most out of your Husky Experience.

Did you know?

• Hall Health offers one subsidized visit for a medical issue per quarter for enrolled students.
• LiveWell Confidential Advocates are a free, important resource for students impacted by stalking, relationship violence, sexual assault and sexual/gender-based harassment to learn about their rights and get connected to resources in a confidential space.
• The Counseling Center offers these great groups to get support at no out-of-pocket cost.
• Husky HelpLine (formally MySSP) gives students access to same-day, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support.

The Husky Health & Well-Being website is your go-to spot to see all UW health services for Seattle students in one place.

Career and Internships

In-Person Autumn Business Career Fair, Oct. 11

Meet employers representing all industries looking to recruit UW students and alumni for job and internship opportunities. This fair is open to all majors and years of study!

When: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Where: In person, Husky Union Building
How: Registration in Handshake is requested.
Bonus: Webinar on how to prepare for an in-person fair.

Navigating the UW

Find the tech you need to succeed

Check out UW-IT’s resource guide for all things tech you may need to help power your education: chart your academic path, study smarter with teaching and learning tech, get key software and navigate all the UW has to offer.

Welcoming new UW Provost Tricia R. Serio

Pop quiz: What is a provost, and what do they do? (Hint: A provost is not cheese that you put on a sandwich.)
Answer: As the University’s academic and budget officer, the provost leads the faculty, allocates resources and promotes student success through academic services such as admissions, financial aid and advising. In fact, we have a new provost, Tricia R. Serio, who joined the UW in August. Learn how excited she is to be here.

UW Libraries Student Guide

Start your year out with tips and tools that will help ease your journey and propel you to success. Bookmark the UW Libraries Student Guide for quick links and a comprehensive summary of all the resources and services provided to you by UW Libraries.

Leaders of the Pack

Name / Leadership Position: A.J. Balatico, Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) President
Pronouns: he/him/his
Academic Year: Year 6 of Ph.D. program
Major / Studies: Learning Sciences and Human Development Ph.D.
Hometown: New Orleans, LA

 

What does your position entail?
I represent the 16,000 graduate and professional students of the Seattle campus to UW administration, the Graduate School, our Board of Regents, community partners such as the Alumni Association and the University Book Store, and local, state and federal governments. GPSS directly funds Travel Grants for academic conferences and professional development. We also support departmental and Registered Student Organization activities.

Why did you get involved in student leadership?
Before graduate school, I was a high school science teacher. Part of my decision to go into a doctoral program in education was the realization that I’ve played an integral role in creating our future. As the years went by, a lot of my former students reached out after finishing college to say they were continuing on as grad and professional students themselves.

What do you wish you’d known about the UW sooner?
Our alumni network is huge and pushing the frontiers of knowledge and innovation across so many different fields. Someone out there probably has similar interests and goals and would be more than happy to get connected.

How can the UW community contact you or learn more?
Visit the GPSS website, email me at gpsspres@uw.edu or stop by my office in HUB 314.

Hi Huskies,

Tomorrow is the first day of Pride Month, a celebration of the history, progress and power of the LGBTQIA+ community. As we recognize the remarkable improvements since the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, this month also offers us an opportunity to learn about and challenge the wave of anti-trans legislation that has been introduced across the country that seeks to block trans people from receiving basic healthcare, education, legal recognition and the right to publicly exist.

In Washington state, where discrimination based on gender identity is prohibited and insurers are required to provide gender-affirming medical care, it may be easy to think the LGBTQIA+ community is safe and free from bias. Sadly, we know that’s not true. The UW values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful learning environments and promotes access and opportunity.

I also encourage all students to visit the UW’s Q Center, which facilitates a brave, affirming, liberatory and celebratory environment for students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all sexual and gender orientations, identities and expressions.

As President Cauce recently stated, “I believe in our community’s strength, dedication and ability to move us forward, and I look forward to continuing this vital work together.”

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

UW Libraries has tips to help you prepare for finals, including extended hours for finals week at the Odegaard Library. Find out how to ask librarians for help in person or online, reserve a study space, find a study playlist and more.

Connections

New UW accessibility website

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the UW launched a new centralized accessibility website. Explore resources on accessible technology, wayfinding, events and disability inclusion.

Get ready for graduation – cap and gown pickup and pics

Graduates, remember to pick up your cap and gown today through June 3 at the University Book Store. Dubs will be there for pictures 1-2 p.m. June 2 (arrive early; spots with Dubs are limited).

Fun After Finals

Stop by the HUB Games area for a study break or relax after your finals. UW students, staff and faculty receive 30% off all gaming activities June 5 and June 7-9, including bowling, pool, console gaming, table tennis and PC gaming.

Mental Health Moment

Finals can be an intense time of the quarter with lots of extended study sessions and working late into the night. It’s important to replenish yourself during this stressful week by taking short mental health breaks in between your studying. Check out 10 Self Care Tips, Finals Edition. UW Counseling Center is also collaborating with several libraries around campus to provide relaxation stations with short quiet activities you can engage in to take a mental health break. You can find these relaxation stations in Odegaard, Suzzallo, Research Commons in Allen, Music library, Art library and Drama library during finals week.

Career and Internships

In-Person Summer Job & Internship Fair June 27

Spend a day this summer expanding your professional network and making strides to grow your internship and career experience! This fair is open to all majors and years of study.

When: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on June 27
Where: Husky Union Building

Navigating UW

Class of 2023 Grad-B-Q is June 6

Celebrate all your hard work along with fellow members of the Class of 2023 at this casual BBQ at Sylvan Grove. As a UWAA member, you can pick up a stemless champagne flute or a pint glass to remember your UW years! This is a free event, but requires advance registration. Register to attend the Class of 2023 Grad-B-Q.

Learn how to prepare for a natural disaster

Washington is high-risk for a lot of natural disasters, and planning ahead can help you reduce anxiety, be more resilient and recover quicker. UW Bothell’s Campus Safety Department is teaming up with the Washington Emergency Management Division to offer personal preparedness training online 9:15-10:15 a.m. June 5. The training will cover the essential steps for preparedness, including identifying hazards, having a plan and how to build an emergency kit. To attend, sign up for personal preparedness training.

Grads: Keep your access to UW Libraries

Graduating students retain off-campus access to online library collections and databases using Husky OnNet or the off-campus proxy until the second consecutive quarter in which you are not enrolled (excluding Summer). You can get a free one-year digital membership to the UW Alumni Association that includes (among other benefits) UW Libraries borrowing privileges, plus access to EBSCO online journals. Learn more about continuing your access to UW libraries.

Hi Huskies,

After an eventful academic year, national Mental Health Awareness month gives us an opportunity to refocus on caring for yourself, the importance of mental health and mental health care resources available at the UW for you, including:

• Free virtual drop–in support from a counselor via Let’s Talk.
• Free same-day multilingual and 24/7 support service MySSP to connect with a counselor for individual counseling or crisis support.
• If you know you want medications for a mental health condition, you can start by making an appointment with a general practitioner at Hall Health by calling 206-685-1011 for medication evaluation.
• One–time appointment or short–term counseling with a therapist; schedule the appointment via our Student Portal.
• Support in community with free mental health workshops and group therapy.
• Peer Wellness Coaching appointments and Peer Health Education workshops.
• Mindfulness, yoga and meditation classes offered through UW Recreation.

We are here to help you get the care you need.

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is May 19

Join us in person on May 19 for the 26th Undergraduate Research Symposium. More than 1,000 students will share their research spanning population health, racial equity, politics, history, engineering, computer science, biology, education, dance, design and more. Undergraduate creativity and scholarship is boundless. Registration is recommended. Learn more about the Undergraduate Research Symposium and register to attend.

2023 class gift supports undergraduate research
This year, the graduating UW Seattle class of 2023 is supporting the Undergraduate Research Program Gift Fund to support students and mentors who want to engage in undergraduate research and creative scholarship across all disciplines. To donate $20.23 or more, visit the Together UW class gift donation webpage.

Connections

Today: UW Spring Makers Fair

The two-day Spring Makers Fair ends today (May 17), so don’t miss out. The fair is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HUB and features uniquely made products created by 250 vendors from our UW community. Attendees can enter to win amazing giveaways from some of our students, faculty, staff and alumni makers and artists.

Sustainability Careers Alumni Panel

Come for an online conversation with UW alumni working in sustainability roles in a variety of fields 4-5 p.m. on May 24. This is a great way to hear from alumni who have walked the path before you. Register to attend the Careers in Sustainability Alumni Panel.

Student discount: 5th Avenue Theater

UW students get a 20% discount on 5th Avenue Theater shows, including the upcoming performance of Les Misérables May 24-June 17. To get the discount, buy tickets directly through the www.5thavenue.org/dawgs or use promo code DAWGS.

Mental Health Moment

Strengthen your mind-body connection with Mindfulness Through Connecting with the Arts workshops hosted by UW’s Counseling Center, including:

• May 24, 3-6 p.m.: Marimba Music Workshop, HUB Ballroom. YAAMBA Marimba Band will lead an exploration of play, music and rhythm. Percussion instruments are provided with instruction on how to play them.

RSVP to the art workshop to receive a reminder to attend. Drop-ins also welcome.

Career and Internships

Free Self-Service Professional Headshot Booth

Looking for a new professional headshot to refresh your LinkedIn, Handshake or Husky Landing profile? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in Mary Gates Hall Room 134 to use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo! No appointment necessary.

During your session, the machine will take three photos of you. Then your photos will be delivered to you instantly via email. You can edit, share and upload your photos as desired. Find out more about getting a new headshot.

Navigating UW

 

Register for graduation by May 21

It’s time to join the graduation celebration! If you’re planning to participate in UW’s 2023 commencement, register by May 21. You can also order cap and gown, tickets and parking for the Husky Stadium commencement ceremony.

Visit the UW Food Pantry

Visitors to the UW Food Pantry are welcome to shop in-person or order online for pick up once a week and get three to four days worth of food. The Pantry provides shelf-stable products, UW Farm organic produce, ready-to-eat items from campus dining locations and hygiene products at no cost to visitors.

Get a massage!

Relax and unwind with a massage at UW Recreation with a licensed massage therapist. For a single session, the student price is $30. Learn more about massage and make an appointment.

Hi Huskies,

Spring quarter isn’t even halfway over, and I’m already thinking about June. I’m looking forward to in-person Commencement June 10 at Husky Stadium. It’s one of my favorite events of the year – student and celebrating their accomplishments with their loved ones, faculty and staff.

If you’re planning to graduate, it’s time to register for commencement. Complete the Commencement Registration/Order Form by May 21 so you can join us. I look forward to congratulating you in person!

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Get in the Game and Support Be the Match May 9

UW Athletics and the Whole U is teaming up with the bone marrow registry Be The Match to provide a lifesaving cure for blood diseases and cancers.

Consider joining the hundreds of UW students and athletes currently on the Be The Match registry by learning more 3:30- 5p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 in Red Square.

Come to ask questions, learn how health disparities impact this lifesaving cure and join the registry. Everyone who stops by will receive a free T-shirt and a photo opportunity with Dubs!

Connections

Learn about your brain May 5

Gray Matters, a a neuroscience outreach organization founded by UW students, is celebrating the beauty of the brain at An Evening with Neuroscience 6-9 p.m. May 5 in Kane Hall 130. The free event includes a neuroscience art gallery, interactive neurotechnology displays, a human brain demonstration and a panel of diverse neuroscientists and clinicians to share their knowledge and answer your questions.

Create a balanced course load with DawgPath

Manage your course load, discover interesting courses and majors and connect with your adviser with DawgPath. If you’re searching for your major, DawgPath helps you determine how competitive you are for a major with limited capacity and helps you better navigate your path to a degree.

Spring Makers Fair is May 16 and 17

Join us for the two-day Spring Makers Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 16 and 17 at the Husky Union Building as we showcase uniquely made products created by 250 vendors from our UW community. Attendees can enter to win amazing giveaways from some of our students, faculty, staff and alumni makers and artists.

Mental Health Moment

Join UW’s Counseling Center for Beyond Isolation to Inclusion, a three-part workshop series to help build resilience and community after COVID-19.

• Beyond Zoom: 3:30-5 p.m. May 10. Navigating loneliness and isolation after COVID, the friendship recession and taking calculated social risks.
• Together Again: 3:30-5 p.m. May 18. What are social skills? Introversion and extroversion, bell curve of interaction, relational or conversational interest and conversation starters.
• Rediscovering Connection: 3:30-5 p.m. May 24. Explore social opportunities.

All sessions are in the UW Counseling Center Large Group Room at 401 Schmitz Hall. Sign up to attend a single workshop or the entire Beyond Isolation to Inclusion series.

Career and Internships

Workshops to kickoff or supercharge your job search

• Resume Writing Basics: Monday, May 8, 1:30-2 p.m., 134 Mary Gates Hall
• How to Write a Cover Letter: Tuesday, May 9, 1:30-2 p.m., 134 Mary Gates Hall
• Successful Job Searching: Wednesday, May 10, 1:30-2 p.m., 134 Mary Gates Hall
• Preparing for an Interview: Thursday, May 11, 1:30-2 p.m., 134 Mary Gates Hall
• How to Build a Network: Tuesday, May 16, 1:30-2 p.m., Zoom

Navigating UW

Report a barrier to university access

Report a physical barrier preventing access to a University building or area, such as a non-functioning door opener or damaged curb cut. Or you can submit a report if you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access UW websites, videos, online forms or other IT. Learn how to report a barrier.

Congrats to survey raffle winners

Thank you to the more than 1,400 students who completed the survey about UW’s ASUW Shell House. The UW is restoring the Shell House, and the survey will help shape the future of this historic building. Congratulations to the winners of the AirPod Pros, an Instax Mini Polaroid Camera, IMA Rec Class and CRAGS Passes.

LGBTQ+ Day Hike

Build a community by hiking! This day hike is for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ and non-binary communities. Join like minded individuals and explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Register today for this event happening May 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hi Huskies,

If you haven’t had a chance to vote for the next ASUW Board of Directors yet, you still have time. Tomorrow (April 20) is the last day of the election for next year’s student leaders. Learn more about the candidates and vote online by noon tomorrow. Results will be available tomorrow night.

Thank you to our outstanding student leaders for their service to our campus. If you’re interested in student government, there are many ways you can participate through the Associated Students of the University of Washington and Graduate and Professional Student Senate.

Getting involved in politics is one way to enhance your Husky Experience, but there are many more, from Registered Student organizations to rock climbing at the Crags Climbing Center. I encourage you to continue exploring and try something new this spring!

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Take the spring Husky Check-In Survey

Student input is vital to ensuring quality instruction at the UW. That is why we want to better understand your experience, specifically with student course evaluations, through this spring’s Husky Check-in survey. Husky Check-ins are administered by the Office of Educational Assessment (OEA) two to three times a year and are supported by student leaders at UW. This one should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and can be completed through Wednesday, April 26. Read results from prior check-ins on the OEA website.

Connections

Get your human sexuality questions answered on April 20

LiveWell’s Sex, Lovers and Friends series continues this week with several events, including a drop-in human sexuality Q&A with Nicole K. McNichols, Ph.D, at 2-3 p.m. on April 20 at the Intellectual House. Her course, “The Diversity of Human Sexuality,” is one of the largest and most popular undergraduate courses at UW.

Mindfulness Through the Arts workshop is April 19

Connect with community and mindfully engage your senses through the creative process of collage art at UW Counseling Center’s Mindfulness Through Connecting to the Arts: Collage Workshop 3:15-5:15 p.m. on April 19. Supplies provided. RSVP to attend the art workshop.

Comedian Zainab Johnson performs April 20 at Kane

Zaniab Johnson will share comedy shaped by her experience growing up in Harlem as one of 13 siblings in a black Muslim family at 8 p.m. on April 20 at Kane Hall. Sponsored by ASUW Arts + Entertainment and Graduate & Professional Student Senate. Tickets are $8 with UW ID and $15 for the general public.

Mental Health Moment

Let’s Talk connects UW students both virtually and in-person with free, confidential support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Counselors hold drop-in hours to provide insight, solutions and information about other resources.

Career and Internships

UW-Seattle Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair April 26

Connect with recruiters at the UW-Seattle virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair.
When: Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Handshake
Who: Open to all majors. See the list of employers attending the fair.
How: Learn more, activate your Handshake account, register for the fair and sign up for one-to-one or group sessions with specific employers.

Navigating UW

Turn your research project into money

The University Libraries recognizes the excellence and creativity of students through the annual Library Research Award for Undergraduates. Awards are $500-$1,000. All types of projects are eligible. If you don’t think your student work counts, check the criteria. Apply by May 1.

Join the Arts and Sciences Advisory Council for Students

Apply by May 7 to join the student advisor board for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for the 2023-24 academic year. The board includes eight undergraduate and four graduate students who share their perspectives and provide recommendations on a range of issues.

UW Recreation now offers acupuncture

Acupuncture treatments can improve anxiety, insomnia, headaches, low back pain, TMJ, digestive issues, gynecological issues and neck and shoulder pain. Learn more about the UW Recreation acupuncture clinic offered at the IMA.

Hi Huskies,

Hope your spring quarter is off to a good start! As we head into the last few months of the academic year, I encourage you to take time to explore our beautiful campus. Visit the cherry blossoms in the Quad, stop by the UW Botanic Gardens, rent a canoe at the Waterfront Activities Center or enjoy some of UW’s other hidden gems.

Enjoy the sunshine,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Husky Giving Day is April 6!
Be part of something BIG. This Thursday, April 6, join us in Red Square to celebrate Husky Giving Day!

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: KEXP DJ Kennady Quille + activities
Grab a photo with Airy the gigantic inflatable Husky at the Alumni Association table and snack on a doughnut from Mighty-O while learning about Husky Giving Day.
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Dubs meet and greet photo op at the Husky Giving Day tent.
2:40-3 p.m.: Husky Marching Band

Connections

LiveWell hosts Sex, Lovers & Friends series in April

LiveWell’s Peer Health Educators have a full month of educational and fun activities, workshops and games throughout the month of April. This week, join us for Talking with Strangers, an interactive workshop about striking up conversations with new people, at 3 p.m. April 6 in the Husky Union Building South Ballroom 221B.

Apply by April 16 for Huskies @Work

The spring session of Huskies@Work is now accepting applications. Get connected 1-on-1 with alumni 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. Apply by April 16; meet ups happen in May.

Waterfront Activities Center canoe rentals

Recreation’s Waterfront Activities Center on the shore of Lake Union will begin offering canoe rentals on April 6. UW Seattle students receive a 25% rental discount (Husky Card required).

 

Mental Health Moment

If you’re in need of mental health support, consider joining the Counseling Center for group therapy. Options offered this quarter include Understanding Self and Others, Getting Through Grief, Procrastination and Perfectionism and many others.

Career and Internships

In-Person Spring Job & Internship Fair April 11

100 employers will be recruiting for internships, part-time jobs and post-graduation jobs!

When: April 11, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: HUB Ballrooms
Who: Open to all majors and class levels
Get Ready: Watch How to Prepare for an In-Person Career Fair

Learn more about the Job & Internship Fair and register to attend.

Navigating UW

Apply to be a 2023 UWAA Homecoming Scholar

The UW Alumni Association is looking for extraordinary Huskies who represent the impact of a UW education. If you think that sounds like you, apply to be a UWAA Homecoming Scholar! Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for one of six $4,000 scholarships. Applications close April 30. Learn more about the UWAA Homecoming Scholarship.

Digital Storytelling with UW Libraries – Apply by April 12

Join fellow Huskies for a series of free workshops that will take you through everything you need to know to create compelling digital stories — from idea generation, media collection, recording, editing and more. Learn more about the Video Digital Storytelling workshop.

Easier issue tracking when you need Help Desk support

UW IT’s Service Center is making it easier to track your Help Desk request. Now, when you contact help@uw.edu or 206-221-5000, you’ll get one easy-to-use Reference Number per issue. And if you didn’t know, My Requests on IT Connect shows you the basic info on any help records you might have.

Hi Huskies,

In the past few months, King County has seen multiple drug overdose deaths linked with powder and pills in different colors that contain fentanyl. A lethal dose of fentanyl is about two milligrams – equivalent in size to a few grains of salt. There is no way to know if a substance is laced with fentanyl just by looking at it.

Here’s what you can do to reduce the risk of overdose:

• Only take medication prescribed by your doctor and distributed by a pharmacy. A lot of counterfeit pills, including medicine purchased online without a prescription, are made to appear legitimate.
• Use fentanyl test strips: Free test strips are available for students at Hall Health Center or order free testing strips online through King County.
• Have Naloxone (Narcan) ready if you use opioids: You can have Narcan nasal spray mailed to you at no cost by the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance and Kelley-Ross (King County). Hall Health Center’s Pharmacy also has Narcan nasal spray available for purchase (may be covered by your health insurance) and a limited supply of free Narcan.
• If you suspect an overdose, call 911 right away. The Good Samaritan Law protects you and the overdose victim from drug possession charges.
• Call the WA Recovery Helpline at 1-866-789-1511 to get connected to treatment.

Learn about recognizing the signs of an overdose and what you should do if you think someone is overdosing through UW’s LiveWell office.

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Make your summer count!

UW Summer Sessions has something for everyone. As a UW Summer Sessions student, you will enjoy access to:

• More than 1,000 credit courses covering more than 100 different areas of study
• Top UW faculty and instructors
• Smaller class sizes
• Intensive foreign language courses
• A range of campus services and resources, including the UW Libraries, UW Career & Internship Center and UW Housing & Food Services

The summer 2023 time schedule is available now. Priority registration opens on April 10.

Connections

30% off HUB gaming activities March 13-17

Take a break during finals week at The Hub with 30% off all gaming activities. Enjoy bowling, pool, console gaming, table tennis and PC gaming during Fun After Finals.

Cherry blossoms coming soon

It’s almost cherry blossom season! You can track the blooms, learn about the trees and plan your visit on the new UW Cherry Blossoms 2023 site. The 29 Yoshino cherry trees in the Quad usually reach peak bloom the third week of March. Stop by or watch the live webcam overlooking the Quad.

Academic Support Programs is hiring!

Looking for a job for the 2023-2024 academic year? CLUE is hiring for drop-in and exam review tutors in various subjects. Academic Success Coaching is hiring for general and specialized coaching positions. Hourly pay rates range $18.69-$21.70. Visit our Work With Us page for more information. CLUE’s priority deadline for applications is March 24. Applications close April 2.

Get anonymous help with SafeCampus

The UW has resources to support you. Call SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 — no matter where you work or study — to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’ team of caring professionals will provide individualized support, while discussing short- and long-term solutions and connecting you with additional resources when requested. Remember you are not alone — no situation is too big or too small to reach out to SafeCampus. Visit uw.edu/safecampus/ for more information.

Career and Internships

Get experience (internships)

Internship experience is one of the most important things employers look for in new college grads. Plus, internships can help you build your professional network and hone your career interests. Check out our Get Experience webpage for videos, worksheets and other resources to help you prepare for an internship.

Navigating UW

Apply now for the Husky Seed Fund

Do you have an innovative idea that would enhance the UW student experience? The Husky Seed Fund has the resources to make your idea a reality! Created by students for students, the Husky Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 for you, or a small team, to pursue your passions and bring your projects to life. Learn more about the Husky Seed Fund and apply by March 28.

Rocking the world of physics: University Faculty lecture is March 29

Our best theory of how the universe works may be imperfect. In the 2023 University Faculty Lecture, UW Physics Professor David W. Hertzog will explore how scientists are using subatomic particles called muons to do some detective work.
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29
Where: HUB Lyceum or watch via livestream

Donate with Bloodworks Northwest

Consider giving blood at a pop-up donation center at the Seattle campus! In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest, you can make a one-hour appointment to give blood, providing critical support to local hospitals and patients. Date and times available from March through May.

Hi Huskies,

As the search for survivors continues in the ruins of buildings flattened by the powerful earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and the death toll in both countries reaches more than 40,000, the need for humanitarian aid has grown.

The UW Combined Fund Drive has identified a number of charities that are addressing the most urgent needs in response to the disaster that you can contribute to, if you are able.

Equally important is the need for support for our UW community directly affected by the earthquake. After the disaster, Student Life reached out to every student we know to be from the affected area to offer care and resources. If you or any students you know could use support, please share this information with them them and invite them to get in touch with Student Life at slvp@uw.edu.

• The Counseling Center provides personal counseling, assessment, referral and crisis intervention services to currently-enrolled students. For more information, visit washington.edu/counseling. Call 206-543-1240 to make an appointment.
• LiveWell provides support and case consultation for students experiencing personal hardship, including academic hardship as the result of extenuating life circumstances. Call 206-543-2684 or visit depts.washington.edu/livewell to make an appointment.
• Student Financial Aid: If these events have put an unexpected burden on you financially, please visit with staff in the Office of Student Financial Aid to explore emergency aid options.
• CIRCLE (the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange) streamlines critical support for UW international students, including Student Success and Wellbeing coaching. Contact CIRCLE at uwcircle@uw.edu or 206-685-4004.

We stand with our students, faculty and staff affected by this tragedy today and in the months ahead.

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Take the Shell House Survey, enter to win a prize!

The UW is restoring the ASUW Shell House and we want your help in shaping the future of the historic building. The survey will take about 5 minutes, then you can enter a raffle to win AirPod Pros, an Instax Mini Polaroid Camera, IMA Rec Class pass, or a CRAGS climbing wall pass. Take the ASUW Shell House survey now! The survey is available until March 6.

Navigating UW

Safety reminder: What to do in the event of a shooter on campus

UW Police encourage you to review strategies for how to respond if you are faced with an active shooter. See UWPD safety tips and guidelines.

On-campus housing available for Summer internships

On-campus housing is available at the Seattle campus at the UW for college and university students pursuing summer internship opportunities. Fully furnished private rooms on the UW campus with move-in as early as June 18. Apply now!

Winter Makers Fair is Feb. 22-23

Stop by the HUB for the two-day Winter Makers Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 for uniquely made products created by over 190 vendors from our UW community. Attendees can enter to win amazing giveaways from some of our students, faculty, staff and alumni makers and artists.

 

Students can now purchase reproductive health care products from a new vending machine located in the Odegaard Library cafe (first floor). Student Life partnered with the UW School of Pharmacy Registered Student Organization PhRESH (Pharmacists for Reproductive Education and Sexual Health) and the Kelley-Ross Foundation, to purchase and maintain a vending machine in October 2022.

The vending machine is stocked with Plan B, pregnancy tests, tampons, pads, Advil, Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol and Benadryl. The Odegaard Library is currently the only vending machine location, but Student Life is exploring adding more vending machines in the future. Plan B is also available at UW’s Hall Health Center.

Mental Health Moment

Learn how to manage racial trauma and micro/macro-aggressions, explore storytelling and art therapy and more in the Umoja Interpersonal Processing and Support Group starting spring quarter. This support group will prioritize the experiences of Brown and Black women who are graduate students (undergraduate students will be considered as space permits). Contact facilitator Dr. Charisse Williams at charisse@uw.edu or 206-543-124 to request to join the group.

Career and Internships

Jump start your job search with a series of Career & Internship Center information sessions next week:

• Resume Writing Basics – Feb. 27, 12:30-1 p.m., Zoom
• How to Write a Cover Letter – Feb 28, 12:30-1 p.m., Zoom
• Successful Job Searching – March 1, 12:30-1 p.m., Zoom
• Preparing for an Interview – March 2, 12:30-1 p.m., Zoom
• Managing Career Anxiety – March 3, 12:30-1:20 p.m., Zoom

Connections

Cool Courses for Spring 2023

Check out these unique Arts & Sciences offerings for spring 2023. They’re open to all students and have no prerequisites. Some options include:

• JSIS B 100B – The Ball is Global: Soccer and Global Affairs
• JSIS B 100F – The Ukraine War and Europe’s Energy Crisis
• SCAND 232 – Hans Christian Andersen and the Fairy Tale Tradition

Discussion: President Biden’s nuclear policy

Emma Belcher, President of Ploughshares Fund, will explore the geopolitical and diplomacy impacts of President Biden’s nuclear policy at this critical time of global nuclear threats with Jackson School faculty Christopher Jones and Scott Montgomery. Free. No RSVP required.

When: 2:30-3:20 p.m. March 1
Where: Husky Union Building, Room 214

Renters’ rights student workshop Feb. 23

Attend an online workshop to learn about your rights and responsibilities when reviewing a lease, moving in and out, security deposits subletting and raising rent. Must pre-register to receive Zoom link. Sign up for the Renters’ Rights workshop.

Leaders of the Pack

Panhellenic Association President Jess Keane

Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: Junior
Major/Studies: Business and Chemistry
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona

What does your position as UW Panhellenic Association president entail?
I am responsible for the 10 Panhellenic Executive officers. We meet confer to discuss community plans and outreach and discuss ideas to make the community better. Additionally, I meet and communicate with the 18-chapter presidents and serve as a pillar of support for them. Beyond that, I am the external face of the Panhellenic community. I hold meetings with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life as well as the presidents of the three other Greek councils. I interact with university staff and faculty as well as other UW student organizations.

Why did you get involved in student leadership?
I got involved in Panhellenic because I saw a need in our community and decided that I wanted to be in a position to make change. I love working in service-based leadership roles which is something that Panhellenic is very passionate about. I have had the best time creating friendships with other community members and meeting campus leaders through my position. I am excited to spend this year making connections between UW Panhellenic and organizations on and off-campus.

What do you wish you’d known about the UW sooner?
Something I wish I knew earlier was that trying new opportunities at UW is a rewarding experience. I was nervous at first to step out of my comfort zone, but I have met so many amazing people and made fantastic memories!

Anything you want to add?
Just a little reminder to prioritize yourself and your health. It’s okay to need a break; self-love is so important!