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February 12, 2021
Husky Stories show there are many, many ways to be a Husky
Each and every Husky goes through their own journey, undergoes their own unique experiences and, most importantly, has their very own story to share. Husky Stories is a mini-series in which Huskies share their successes, failures, experiences — their stories. There is no one way to be a Husky. Indeed, the culmination of individuals’ stories shape the picture of what it means to be a Husky.
February 8, 2021
Reflections on Black History Month
Black History Month is our annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a devoted time to recognize Black achievements in U.S. history. Known as African American History Month, the period grew out of “Negro History Week,” born of the idea of historian Carter G. Woodson and other notable African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S….
January 14, 2021
Husky Stories: Sairandri Sathyanarayanan discusses the nonprofit she started
“It can be a very intimidating process, especially because college there’s so many people here and just you know putting yourself out there in front of a bunch of people you don’t know, that can be very nerve-wracking. Try things that you’ve never done before. You might find that you’re really, really passionate about something that you’ve just never tried before. Yeah, just just don’t be afraid to do.”
December 3, 2020
Husky Stories: Sydney Janeway talks about discovering nonprofit work
I think students should get involved in the community because you never know what connections you’re going to make out of it, and you never know what kind of what doors it’s going to open up and where it’s going to bring you
November 23, 2020
A new name and new endowment for a longstanding program working toward educational equity
This fall, the Pipeline Project completed their thoughtful work updating their program name. They are pleased to announce their new name: Riverways Education Partnerships. This name seeks to more accurately reflect the program’s mission and honor their community collaborations. In addition, the program received an endowment from Alyson McGregor. The Endowment will allow Riverways to…
November 10, 2020
Husky Stories: Taking advantage of failure with Ryan Lowery
Welcome to the very first episode of Husky Stories! Ryan Lowery is majoring in math and atmospheric sciences here at the University of Washington. Other than school, Ryan is also involved with the Resilience Lab, a program within Undergraduate Academic Affairs. Here, he shares his stories of dealing with failure and resiliency. (Note: This interview…
October 29, 2020
New guidebook helps faculty and instructors support student well-being
This week, the University of Washington’s Resilience Lab released the Well-Being for Life and Learning Guidebook, a new resource for instructors to aid them in designing learning environments that promote well-being. Combining research, best practices and personal testimony, the guidebook gives faculty and other instructors concrete ideas and direct input from the campus community around…
October 22, 2020
Ryan Burt named director of Academic Support Programs
Congratulations to Ryan Burt, who was appointed the new director of Academic Support Programs in September, 2020. Academic Support Programs runs the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) — a free, late night, peer-to-peer, drop-in tutoring program and academic support coaches, a peer-to-peer coaching program. Academic Support Programs sits within Student Academic Services along…
October 21, 2020
Dear Students: Voting is a habit that holds our democracy together
The University of Washington has one of the highest voter participation rates of any college or university in the nation. This legacy of civic participation — that #HuskiesVote — is something we can all be proud of. And it’s something we can continue. If you are eligible to vote make sure that your voter registration…
October 15, 2020
Studying in progress signs now available
Download and print a copy so everyone around you knows when you are busy with classes, studying and meetings. Download a PDF of the do not disturb signs: Purple do not disturb signs Black do not disturb signs Dark gold do not disturb signs Gold do not disturb signs Class in progress signs Click…
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