Husky Pawket Guide

From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite

91探花Division of Student Life

Hello Huskies,

It鈥檚 student government election season! Vote in the upcoming AS 91探花or GPSS elections to help decide who represents you on campus.

AS 91探花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.

• AS 91探花voting takes place April 20鈥�23. You can get to know the candidates by , and don鈥檛 forget to attend the AS 91探花Fair on April 17. This year, AS 91探花is also offering promos like AS 91探花merch, a $2.99 pizza combo at Husky Den, 25% off at the 91探花Bookstore and more. Visit the AS 91探花office or any EAC polling booth to collect.
• The GPSS Officer Elections meeting is April 29, and nominations must be filed by April 19. to learn more and view the elections guide.

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

Sincerely,

Denzil

Take the NSSE 

 Help the 91探花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鈥檙e doing well and where we can better help students succeed academically, professionally and personally.

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

Connections

Husky Giving Day is coming up!

Husky Giving Day is April 23, and the entire 91探花community is rallying to support Huskies. You鈥檙e 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 91探花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.

Learn to be a lifeguard

Learn how to be an American Red Cross-certified Lifeguard at the IMA! 91探花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.

Join the Body Project

Want to improve your relationship with your body? Join LiveWell鈥檚 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. for more information and to sign up for a spot.听

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See the Campus Climate Survey results

Learn how more than 11,000 students and employees across all three 91探花campuses and 91探花Medicine responded to last year鈥檚 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 91探花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鈥�12:45 p.m. at the Intellectual House, will raise awareness of how we can strengthen our commitment to job safety.

Check out the April ArtSci Roundup

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

View the roundup

Virtual Alumni Panel: Careers in Biotech

Join the Career & Internship Center on Wednesday, April 22 from 4鈥�5 p.m. for an engaging virtual panel featuring 91探花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 91探花handles federal law enforcement requests

Knowing what to expect at the 91探花can help you feel more prepared. The UW’s Division of Campus Community Safety put together a guide that explains what to do 鈥� and how the University will respond 鈥� if a federal official from Immigration & Customs Enforcement or another agency requests information or access to 91探花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.

The funding will allow the 91探花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 91探花began using RealResponse in 2025.

鈥淭his funding extension really shows that there鈥檚 student buy-in with this tool, and that students believe in it,鈥� Salemme said. 鈥淚t also shows that RealResponse isn鈥檛 going away 鈥� that students can rely on it to report hazing. We鈥檙e very grateful to the STF committee for funding us.鈥�

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.

鈥淩ealResponse is great because it gives the 91探花a view of trends on campus and how we can protect our students,鈥� Salemme said. 鈥淲ith RealResponse, we鈥檙e getting information in real time so we can take appropriate action.鈥�

Reports are completely anonymous: the 91探花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 鈥� particularly students 鈥� feel more comfortable sharing hazing they witnessed or experienced.

Once a report is submitted through RealResponse, the reporting party receives a response from the 91探花that acknowledges their report, asks clarifying questions as needed and provides links to support resources.

Shifting the culture

Since the UW鈥檚 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.

鈥淗aving RealResponse available and used consistently not only makes reporting more acceptable; it also ingrains it into our campus culture,鈥� he said. 鈥淪o 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.鈥�

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.

鈥淲e鈥檙e honored to continue our partnership with the 91探花 and grateful for the trust placed in RealResponse through this extended funding,鈥� said David Chadwick, Founder & CEO of RealResponse. 鈥淭he University鈥檚 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鈥檙e excited to build on this momentum with the 91探花community in the years ahead.鈥�

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.

鈥淚t can take a couple of years to build out the kind of hazing prevention culture we want, which is one of the reasons we鈥檙e so grateful for this STF funding,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to have this tool that meets students where they are and makes it easier for anyone to report hazing anytime, anywhere.鈥�

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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91探花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 鈥� 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鈥檛 matched your (or your family鈥檚) expectations, you鈥檙e 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 , the , CIRCLE or my office.

Have a wonderful quarter, Huskies.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Help shape the UW’s future

The 91探花has drafted its鈥痜irst鈥痵trategic plan in鈥痑lmost 15鈥痽ears,鈥痑nd 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 by April 17, 2026. With our community鈥檚 feedback, we鈥檒l finalize the plan in spring 2026. We look forward to shaping the next chapter of the University鈥檚 extraordinary impact together!

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 91探花Recreation has to offer. There are competitive and recreational divisions, and women鈥檚, men鈥檚 co-rec and open leagues. Registration is open now!

Register for intramurals

91探花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!

Celebrate spring at Cultivate

91探花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鈥�8:30 p.m., and reservations are required. You鈥檒l also have a chance to win a gift certificate to Cultivate!

Make a difference during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Join the 91探花this April in recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Throughout the month, SARVA, LiveWell and campus partners will host a range of events 鈥� including a Teal Run, Denim Day Fashion Show, love letters to survivors tabling, a self-defense workshop, candle-making and more 鈥� to promote education, support and empowerment.

A featured program is t on April 17 (5鈥�7 p.m. at w菨色菨b蕯altx史 鈥� 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.

Navigating the UW

Open spring courses

Looking to fill out your spring quarter schedule? You鈥檝e got options! The has open seats in a number of classes (these fulfill Areas of Inquiry requirements). Or check out , 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 91探花Dining survey

91探花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.

Spring at the Henry

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

2026 Spring Job & Internship Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the Spring Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. 鈥� 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 鈥� especially your e-bike 鈥� 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 to learn more and register your bike in case it’s lost or stolen.

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FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花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鈥檒l see you in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Denzil

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 91探花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鈥檛 need to bring items in order to take goods from the event.

Connections

Trash Art Contest open

One person鈥檚 trash is another person鈥檚 masterpiece! Individual students and groups are invited to create an art piece from items typically considered trash for 91探花Recycling鈥檚 seventh annual Trash Art Contest. Submissions are due March 27. Winners will receive a gift card to a low-waste shop!

Submit to the Graduate Research Symposium

Are you a graduate student interested in sharing your research? Submissions are now open for GPSS鈥檚 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.

IMA open for spring break

If you鈥檙e planning to be on campus over spring break, stop by the IMA! It鈥檚 open March 21鈥�29 from 11 a.m.鈥�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

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 ! 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 91探花Food Pantry’s capacity to serve students 鈥� 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.

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鈥檚 something for every interest!

See the Roundup

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鈥�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鈥�2027 school year. Co-hosted by the Career & Internship Center and the HUB.

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

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鈥檙e dealing with emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns or just need help connecting to resources, you don鈥檛 have to handle it alone. Call Husky Assist 鈥� the UW鈥檚 new on-call mental health professionals 鈥� at 206-543-9331 or 911 Monday鈥揊riday, 11 a.m.鈥�8 p.m. (except holidays). If you鈥檙e off campus and need immediate help, call or text 988. You can learn more on the Husky Assist website.

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FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

You know 91探花Libraries are full of great spots to study (Suzzallo Reading Room, anyone?) 鈥� but did you know that they also have events, learning workshops and ?

From the Odegaard’s and to , , , there鈥檚 always a ton going on at UW鈥檚 libraries. Next time you鈥檙e at the library to study, I encourage you to check out what else is available 鈥� you might be surprised at what you find!

Sincerely,

Denzil

Make a difference: Run for AS 91探花Board of Directors

Interested in making real change on campus? Want to optimize the Husky Experience? Consider running for AS 91探花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.听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!

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 91探花climbers on Feb. 27.

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 91探花Athletics events, wearing cool outfits and representing the best mascot in the country. Tryouts are April 19!

Gender affirming care panel

Join the AS 91探花Gender Equity Commission for their Gender Affirming Care Panel on Feb. 25 from 5:30鈥�7 p.m. in HUB 337. Hear from speakers from the Q Center and Husky Health Center on gender affirming care.

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 91探花Student Conduct Code

Most importantly: The 91探花has a听, 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 鈥� report hazing incidents you witness or experience.

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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.

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.

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!

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听听free of charge for 91探花students? Check them out to develop skills, boost your applications and explore new paths!

• Search for jobs and internships:听Handshake, Interstride
• Explore career paths and career readiness:听PathwayU, Career Readiness+ Inventory
• Enhance your application:听Jobscan, Yoodli AI Speech Coach
• Develop skills:听LinkedIn Learning, Forage
• Research employment data:听Job Trends & Salaries,听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听. 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听听鈥� no matter where you work or study 鈥� to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others.

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FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

The Big Dark is officially over, but it may still be dark out when you鈥檙e traveling to and from campus. If you鈥檇 like an escort, the 91探花has two options: Husky SafeTrip and NightRide.

• Board the 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 , 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

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 鈥� online or in person 鈥� you can make your summer count.

Applications and the summer 2026 course list are available now.

Connections

AS 91探花elections info forum

Interested in running for the AS 91探花Board of Directors in the spring? Stop by an AS 91探花elections info forum on Feb. 6 from 3鈥�4 p.m. or Feb. 12 from 4:30鈥�6 p.m. to learn more about running and how you can influence decision-making on campus. Snacks provided!

Visit the HUB Makers Fair

Find unique crafts, art and creations from fellow Huskies at the HUB鈥檚 Winter Makers Fair! Happening Feb. 10 and 11 from 11 a.m.鈥�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.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Dubs

91探花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鈥�8:30 p.m.; reservations are required. You can also enter to win a gift certificate at Cultivate.

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 AS 91探花and GPSS on the proposed health fee.听

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

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ArtSci Roundup: February

While February might be just 28 days, the 91探花is offering an exciting lineup of more than 40 online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture and science, you鈥檙e invited to explore, learn and connect across disciplines.

Check out the calendar

Curiosities, mysteries and more

If you鈥檝e never ventured to 91探花Libraries鈥� Special Collections in Suzzallo鈥檚 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鈥� unique Special Collections.

Rec golf range opening

The 91探花Rec Golf Range is reopening on Wednesday, Feb. 4! Hours are Wednesday鈥揝unday, 10 a.m.鈥�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

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. 鈥� 3 p.m. The Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair is open to all majors and school years as well as alumni. on how to prepare for a virtual career fair.

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鈥檒l need an emergency kit鈥� 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.

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FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花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 offers groups, drop-in help, crisis support and more, LiveWell鈥檚 can help you cope with stress and anxiety, and this 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), or engaging in an activity like .听

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

Join the Husky Lunch Network

The 91探花can feel like a big place, but it doesn鈥檛 have to! Gather with 91探花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.听

The 91探花Alumni Association is hosting three lunches in February:

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

Connections

Undergraduate听 Research听 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鈥檙e interested in learning to climb, 91探花Recreation is offering a Basic Climbing Class on Jan. 27 and 29 from 5鈥�7 p.m.! They鈥檙e also offering a Sport Climbing Class on Feb. 17 and 19 from 5鈥�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!

Get help coping with the clouds

Cloudy weather bringing you down? Join LiveWell for a event at the 91探花Greenhouse on Jan. 27 from 3鈥�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 鈥� !

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Apartment open house

Curious what it鈥檚 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.鈥�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!

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 91探花community. Open to all students! Applications due Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m.

91探花Libraries Update

The January update from 91探花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.听

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. 鈥� 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

91探花launches mental health crisis response team

The 91探花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.听

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鈥檚 well-being.The team is available to respond on the UW鈥檚 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

HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful break.

As we begin this new year and new quarter, I want to remind you that the 91探花is here to help you achieve your goals! Whatever you want to do this year 鈥� get more connected on campus, , , 鈥� we have the tools you need. And if you get stuck, don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out! We鈥檙e always here to help.

The 91探花is also here to help Huskies who were affected by the terrible flooding we experienced here in western Washington in December. I know many of you had to evacuate your homes, experienced extended power outages or encountered closed roads that made winter break travel difficult or impossible. Please know my thoughts are with you and any loved ones affected by the flooding. If you need support, please contact the , and/or Student Financial Aid.

Now, let鈥檚 get into some resources to help you start winter quarter strong.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Husky 100 applications are open!

Are you making a difference on campus, in our community and in the world? Apply to be part of the 2026 Husky 100 cohort! The Husky 100 celebrates 91探花students who are making the most of their Husky Experience by connecting their experiences inside and outside the classroom.听

All juniors, seniors and graduate/professional students are encouraged to apply. Applications are open until Jan. 21. Check out the Husky 100 website for more info!

Learn more about the Husky 100

Connections

Trump in the World 2.0

Examine the international impact of the Trump Administration in the free 鈥淭rump in the World 2.0鈥� Lecture Series. Lectures take place every Monday from 5-6:20 p.m. Jan. 12 鈥� March 9 and feature faculty and guest speakers. Open to all, and available as a 2-credit/no credit course.

Apply to be a student leader!

Want to help first-year and transfer students get connected to the 91探花community? Become a First-year Interest Group or Virtual Orientation Leader! New Student & Transfer Programs is currently recruiting for both positions. Open to all students! Applications due Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m.听听

Have a Culti-Date

Grab your special someone or pals for a special night out at Cultivate on Jan. 15 from 4鈥�8:30 p.m. Get a three-course meal and drink for $35 per person, commemorate the night with a photo booth and enter to win a gift certificate for dinner for two at Cultivate! Reservations required.

Don’t forget to take the health fee survey

Have you taken the health fee survey yet? It takes just two minutes but will have a major impact on health and well-being services!听

AS 91探花and GPSS are exploring a health fee that would sustain and improve health services on campus to better meet student needs, and they want your feedback. Visit the website to learn more, then take the survey!

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Book your graduation hotel

If you鈥檙e graduating in June, tell your family to reserve their flights and lodging as soon as possible! The FIFA World Cup starts two days after graduation, and Seattle hotels and flights will fill up quickly. Make sure your loved ones have a place to stay – book now!

Commencement travel info

Explore Spirit House

Explore Spirit House at the Henry before it closes Jan. 11! This exhibit investigates how artists of Asian descent challenge the boundary between life and death through art and asks what it means to speak to ghosts, be reincarnated or enter different dimensions.听

Civil rights support

Need support in preventing and addressing discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics? Case managers from the Civil Rights Compliance Office can help you understand your options and resources.

Find out more

Winter quarter career panels

Join the Career & Internship Center for three virtual career panels this quarter!

Exploring careers in health care

• Tuesday, Jan. 27, 4-5 p.m., Zoom
• An engaging panel featuring an epidemiologist, psychiatrist, advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) and a physician assistant (PA) as they share their unique perspectives and career journeys.
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Alumni Panel: Careers Utilizing AI

• Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4-5 p.m., Zoom
• A conversation with 91探花alumni working with AI as part of their roles who are eager to share advice with students. This moderated panel will start with set questions and open up for audience Q&A, so have your questions ready.
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Succeed in the internship & job search as a student with a disability

• Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4-5 p.m., Zoom
• Learn from students and alumni with disabilities who鈥檝e found internships or jobs. They鈥檒l share stories and insights on how to: find roles; showcase skills and experiences to employers; prepare for interviews; decide if, how and when to disclose a disability; request accommodations; and integrate into a new work environment.

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

Reminder: 91探花Alert test on Jan. 22

On Jan. 22 at 1:22 p.m., the 91探花is testing the 91探花Alert system to highlight how you鈥檇 be informed – and what you should do – in the event of an active shooter attack on campus. The test will include a 91探花Alert message sent via text and email and activation of the UW鈥檚 outdoor alert system (the blue towers located around campus). The test will not include any simulated gunshots, sirens or victims.

The test is an important step in being ready for something we hope never happens. Visit the
91探花Emergency Management website to learn more about the drill and what to do during an active shooter attack.

HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing couple of days off and are feeling ready to tackle the last weeks of the quarter.

91探花Libraries has put together some to help you prepare for finals. If you could use some help with accountability, the Counseling Center is leading a tomorrow from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Remember that while it鈥檚 important to study, it鈥檚 equally important to take breaks! I encourage you to stop by tomorrow for some snacks to fuel your studies. You can also join the Counseling Center鈥檚 , join a free class at the IMA (more on that below) and find support at LiveWell鈥檚 .

Best of luck on your finals and have a wonderful Winter Break.

Sincerely,

Denzil

FIG Leader Applications

Help first-year and transfer students get connected to the 91探花community and navigate 91探花resources: Become a First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader or Virtual Orientation Leader! New Student & Transfer Programs is currently recruiting for both positions. Open to all students! Applications are due Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at 8 a.m.听听

Visit the to learn more and apply, or email nstpadmin@uw.edu for info.

Connections

Huskies Continue the Conversation

Deepen your connection with your campus and your fellow Huskies with 鈥檚 new roundtable series, Huskies Continue the Conversation. Connect across difference through interactive experiences and open, authentic dialogue.

Free 91探花Rec classes during finals

Head to the IMA Dec. 8-11 for free Rec Class Pass classes! Classes include cycling, yoga and pilates, and all are first come, first served. Sweat out the finals week stress with 91探花Rec!

Check out the classes

ArtSci events

End your year with an incredible lineup of events and podcasts from the College of Arts & Sciences! Huskies can access $10 tickets to concerts, plays, lectures and more.

See the lineup

Take the Student Health Fee survey

Help shape health and well-being services at the 91探花鈥� take AS 91探花and GPSS鈥檚 Student Health Fee survey! Your input will help determine the future of mental health, health education, health care and other well-being services on campus, now and for future generations of Huskies. Learn more on the .

Navigating the UW

Alaska Airlines funds

Experiencing an emergency and need financial support for domestic air travel? Alaska Airlines has donated funds to help! Please note that funds are limited and are intended for unexpected situations that present a financial burden.听

Email stulife@uw.edu for more info.

Commencement bookings

If you鈥檙e graduating in June, book your flights and stays for commencement now! The FIFA World Cup starts two days after commencement in June, and Seattle lodging and flights will fill up quickly.

Commencement travel info

New DawgPath feature

Discover academic programs with shared themes and subjects with 鈥檚 new Topically Similar Majors feature! Use it to view curated lists of related majors based on what you care about.

Winter Career Fairs – Save the Dates!

The Career & Internship Center is hosting three career fairs in winter quarter. Register and add the dates to your calendar so you don鈥檛 miss out! These fairs are open to all majors and school years.

2026 In-Person Winter Job & Internship Fair

– Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. 鈥� 2:30 p.m.

– HUB Ballrooms

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2026 Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair

– Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. 鈥� 3 p.m.

– Virtual via Handshake

– Registration on Handshake opens on Feb. 4

2026 Health & Life Sciences Fair

– Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12:30 鈥� 3:30 p.m.

– Mary Gates Hall Commons

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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

91探花Alert test in January

The 91探花will test the 91探花Alert system on Jan. 22 at 1:22 p.m. to highlight how you鈥檇 be informed (and what to do) in the event of an active shooter attack on campus. The test will include a 91探花Alert message sent via text and email as well as a test of the UW鈥檚 outdoor alert system (the blue towers located around campus). The test will not include any simulations 鈥� no gunshots, sirens or simulated victims.

The test is an important step in being ready for something we hope never happens. Visit the 91探花Emergency Management website to learn more about the drill and what to do during an active shooter attack.

HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE

FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE

91探花DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE

Hello Huskies,

At this time of year, many of us spend time thinking about what we鈥檙e grateful for. The practice of gratitude 鈥� reflecting on it and expressing it 鈥� is good for our mental health and strengthens our connections to the people in our lives.

In this busy season, I encourage you to pause for a few moments each day and think about what you鈥檙e grateful for. I also encourage you to share your gratitude by participating in the Husky Gratitude Challenge from LiveWell! You can find details about that below.

In this season and always, I am grateful for each of you and for our Husky community.

Sincerely,

Denzil

Find handmade creations at the HUB Makers Fair

Find handmade crafts and creations at the HUB鈥檚听! Stop by HUB Street and the Lyceum Nov. 18鈥�19 from 11 a.m.听鈥�3 p.m. to see the creativity of your fellow Huskies and explore unique finds.

Connections

Health fee survey

Help shape health and well-being services at the UW: take the Student Health Fee survey! Your input will help determine the future of mental health, health education and health care services on campus.

91探花Rec badminton tourney

Looking for a way to play badminton competitively? Sign up for your chance to win the Badminton Tournament! This one-day tourney is Nov. 22 from 12鈥�6 p.m. in Gym B at the IMA.

Husky Gratitude Challenge

Let the people in your life know you鈥檙e grateful for them with a handwritten card! From Nov. 17鈥�21, LiveWell is hosting postcard stations across campus. And the best part? LiveWell will mail them for free!

Test Fest: Get yourself tested this month

Husky Health Center and AS 91探花are excited to bring back Test Fest! This FREE event, happening through Nov. 18, is available to all students to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (aka STIs).

Just sign up, show up, swab or pee into a cup, find out if you have gonorrhea or chlamydia. It鈥檚 that easy. And it鈥檚 important: more than 70% of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases can go undetected. So get yourself tested!

Please note that this event is for asymptomatic patients only; call Husky Health Center at 206-685-1011 to schedule an appointment for treatment if you have symptoms. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Test Fest is funded by AS 91探花in partnership with HHC.

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Save cash with Husky Deals

Did you know 91探花Dining offers discounts at participating campus locations? Whether you’re craving a quick bite or a full meal, there’s a Husky Deal to help you stay fueled and budget conscious.

Art Fwd at the Henry

Join artist Abigail DeVille and curator Jordan Jones at the Henry Art Gallery for a conversation on the process of transmuting national myths and monuments into sites of public remembering, reckoning and dreaming.

Join the Big 10 blood drive

Help us beat our Big 10 rivals 鈥� join the We Give Blood Drive! Donate by Dec. 5 to help the 91探花win $1 million to support students, plus get a chance to score a limited edition T-shirt. Sign up and make a difference!

Career & Internship Center workshops and webinars

Level up and gain career skills that get you hired! The Career & Internship Center hosts dozens of in-person workshops and virtual webinars throughout the year for 91探花students. These events are great opportunities to learn about a variety of career topics, including optimizing your resume, job search strategies, networking tips and what employers care about.

Check out the full list of upcoming workshops on the听!

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

Campus safety walk tonight

Join ASUW, Campus Community Safety, 91探花Police Department and friends for a campus safety walk starting at 5:30 TONIGHT (Nov. 12) starting at the HUB. We鈥檒l talk about safety after dark, answer questions and finish our route with some ice cream. RSVP below to attend.