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91̽»¨ Associate Professor Jennifer Stuber spoke with service members of the 593d Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as part of their two-day Value of Life training event. This annual event aims to strengthen soldiers’ value of life, resiliency and readiness. Other speakers at this training included Laura Boye and Megan Kennedy. This is part of an ongoing effort to better connect 91̽»¨with Joint Base Lewis-McChord through shared speakers, campus visits and other events.

Did you know the U District has one of the city’s busiest food banks? Since 1983, the University District Food Bank has been helping people from six different zip code areas by providing access to healthy food and life-changing resources.

President Cauce and members of the University’s Office of External Affairs visited the food bank in October to see this key community resource in action and learn about UW’s numerous connections. Executive Director Joe Gruber provided a thorough and passionate description of the organization’s programs beyond offering nutritious food through its walk-in, supermarket-style food bank four days a week.

For example, friendly staff can help food bank visitors determine if they’re eligible for food stamps and apply online. Additionally, people who have difficulty visiting the food bank in person can apply for the organization’s Home Delivery program, which relies on volunteers to distribute weekly bags of groceries to eligible recipients.

Their rooftop farm provides space for growing vegetables, other fresh produce and even boasts its own beehives. Now that’s local produce!

Being hungry isn’t a recipe for good learning. The Packs For Kids program sends meals and snacks home each weekend with children who rely on free or reduced school lunches during the week. A collaboration with eight local partner schools, the program offers nutritious and age-appropriate food.

Huskies are regularly found among the food bank’s numerous weekly volunteers, preparing food for distribution, tending the rooftop garden and serving in other much-needed positions. The food bank’s summer 2018 newsletter mentioned that during a busy week, volunteers might provide up to 500 hours of help!

The University is proud to support the work of this key community asset.

The U District is brimming with activity as first-year and returning students stream into the neighborhood for the start of fall quarter instruction on September 26.

You’ll notice an uptick in the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Plan to allow a little extra time to navigate through the area to your destination.

Some bus routes will adjust this weekend for football as the Huskies play Arizona State on Saturday evening. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the University’s 35th-annual New Student Convocation takes place at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

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Along with Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University and Highline College, the 91̽»¨ has issued a proclamation declaring this week, May 14–May 18, as Affordable Housing Week. View President Cauce’s proclamation and read more about the of the participating institutions and host organization, the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County.