W Day 2018
Get ready to show your Husky pride! On Oct. 19, the UW community is invited to celebrate W Day and kick off Homecoming weekend. This annual tradition is open to Huskies on campus, online and around the world.
Celebrate W Day on Friday, Oct. 19.
Campus events
Join us on Red Square for a free concert, food, games, giveaways and more.
W Day stage
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
- Announcement of the 2018 Homecoming Court
Noon
- Remarks from President Ana Mari Cauce
The Dip performs at 12:30 p.m. on the W Day stage.
12:30 p.m.
- Free concert by The Dip
The Dip is an electrifying seven-piece ensemble that melds vintage rhythm and blues, modern pop and ’60s-steeped soul. Based in Seattle, The Dip has performed at Capitol Hill Block Party and Sasquatch! Music Festival.
Red Square
11 a.m.
- Free* purple T-shirts and UW swag
- Face painting: Add some Husky flair to your look
- Photo booth: Snap a photo with fellow Huskies or take a selfie
- Games: Corn hole, giant Jenga and basketball
11:30 a.m.
- Dollars for Dawgs: Enjoy a hot dog and a Coca-Cola beverage** for a suggested donation. All proceeds benefit ASUW’s Husky Pride Fund.
Noon
- Free* Trophy cupcakes
*One per person while supplies last.
**Available while supplies last. Thank you to US Foods for providing the hot dogs and beverages for this event.
W Day at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma
Celebrate W Day with free T-shirts and cupcakes on our campuses in Bothell and Tacoma!
Celebrate on social media
- Share your Husky Pride with #WDay.
- Experience the campus energy as Huskies take over Snapchat.
- Follow along on Facebook for live streaming and photo albums.
Show your purple pride all week long
Get in the W Day spirit at these other UW events.
Oct. 14: Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Lace up your kicks for a 10K run or 5K walk/run through the UW campus to benefit student scholarships.
Oct. 16: Annual President’s Address
Join President Ana Mari Cauce as she discusses how public reinvestment in higher education is necessary for the UW to honor its public promise.
Oct. 18: North Campus Grand Opening
Celebrate the opening of the new North Campus housing, dining and amenities.
Oct. 20: Homecoming football game
Cheer on the Huskies as they play Colorado.
Purple Friday + W Day discounts
It’s #WDay and #PurpleFriday! Whether you’re on campus or somewhere else in the Pacific Northwest or around the world, today’s the day to rep your Husky gear.
On campus, anyone wearing purple can receive a 10% discount at all UW Dining locations.
By wearing your favorite purple or UW-licensed apparel, you can also enjoy discounts at select stores. See below for details. New merchants will be added until W Day, so check back regularly.
Apparel and accessories
- The Frye Company (U Village location only): 20% off in-store purchases
- Tommy Bahama (U Village location only): 25% off in-store purchases
- Village Maternity: 15% off in-store purchases
Food
- Ba Bar (U Village location only): Buy one bubble tea, get one 50% off; $15 pho and bubble tea combo (beef, chicken or vegan pho and any bubble tea)
- Earl’s on The Ave: Happy hour prices until 8 p.m. for all guests wearing purple
- Elemental Pizza (U Village): 10% off
- Floating Bridge Brewing: $12 pitchers 3–6 p.m., $3 pints 3–4 p.m., $4 pints 4–5 p.m., $4.50 pints 5 p.m.–close
Health and beauty
- Gene Juarez (U Village location only): 20% off (clearance items not included)
- K Ba-Nana: 10% off purchases; buy 10 masks, get one free
- Seattle Sun Tan (U Village location only): 30% off purple and gold products; $1 membership sign-ups
Home and gifts
- Bartell Drugs (U Village and University Way locations only): 50% off UW-licensed logo rain ponchos (reg. $9.99)
- Christian Science Reading Room (University District): 10% off
- The Confectionery: $10 off for UW students, alumni and fans; 10% off purchases totaling $5 or more
- Fran’s Chocolates (U Village location only): $10 commemorative UW salted caramel box
- Glassybaby (U Village location only): Stop by for special UW glassybabies (including purple-and-gold glassybabies and a Dubs glassybaby) and glassybaby etching
- Ravenna Gardens: 25% off in-store purchases (excludes Maui Jim products; see store for details)
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