From the UWAA President

Colleen Fukui-Sketchley

We’ve had a great season of events at the UWAA this spring, and we’re just getting started! We had a terrific turnout to our April 8-10 weekend event, PAWS-on Science, at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. A special shout-out to our volunteers whose helping hands (or should I say, paws?!) contributed to making the event a success! More...

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet San Diego's Don Sciascia
Don Sciascia, ’90, has been one of the UWAA’s most active geographic leaders and volunteers. A geography major at UW, this San Diego leader and Spokane native has loved the UW since childhood and attributes much of his life success to the things he learned at the University. More...

Get Involved with Your UW Community

We Need Great Volunteers Like You!
We couldn't do what we do without your help. And when you volunteer at one of our events, you meet new people, make great contacts and have a heap of fun, too. Won't you join us?

Lectures: Throughout the year, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, the UWAA presents stimulating evening lectures to University of Washington alumni and the surrounding communities. Volunteers interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staff with various duties. Free lecture attendance is included. Sign up now...

Dawg Dash: Since 1986, the UWAA has presented this 10K/5K race/walk that raises money for student scholarships. The race, which winds through the UW's scenic Seattle campus, draws more than 2,300 students, alumni and friends from around the state. Volunteers work the day of the event, helping with registration, check-in, set-up, clean-up and cheering on the participants. This year's Dawg Dash is Oct. 23. Sign up now....

Right Around the Corner
Plan now for two super-fun summer events:

• July 27: Paint the Park Purple (in Tacoma)
• Aug. 13: Husky Night w/ the Seattle Storm (in Seattle)

Welcome New Geographic Leaders!

We extend a hearty welcome to our newest geographic leaders:

• Jennifer Brezicha, '01: New York
• Brandon Houk, '06: New York
• Alexis Babcock, '97: Washington, D.C.

UW Is Coming to You

Geographic leaders: Please send your summer activities to Chantal Carrancho by May 31; we'll add your events tour our UWAA events calendar on our website!

Save the Date:
We wish you were here in Seattle, but since you're not, we're bringing the UW to you. Save the date for these fun events:

• New York Salmon BBQ: June 5
• Washington, D.C. Salmon BBQ: June 11
• Sun Valley Opera Night: July 13
• Portland Salmon BBQ: July 24
• LA / OC Salmon BBQ: Aug. 13
  

Keep your eye on our events calendar to find more summer activities in your area!

2011 Washington Warm Ups

We need volunteers for Washington Warm Ups, the pre-game tailgate parties we organize when the UW football team hits the road. Warm Ups feature performances by the Husky Marching Band and Cheer Squad, souvenir giveaways, refreshments and more. Volunteers help with event set-up and clean-up, entrance gate and other duties. Free Warm Up admission is included.

• Sept.17: UW at Nebraska
• Oct. 1: UW at Utah
• Oct. 22: UW at Stanford
• Nov. 12: UW at USC
• Nov. 19: UW at Oregon State

Mark your calendars and volunteer NOW!

Love the UW? You Gotta Be a Member!

UWAA membership not only makes a big difference for the UW (alumni dues support scholarships, events, Columns magazine and more!), it's a great experience for you, too. Member beneifts include:

• Seattle Sounders—New benefit!
• Waterways Cruises & Events—New benefit!
• DirecTV—New benefit!
• Access to Away Game Football Tickets

Not a UWAA member yet? It's easy to join.

Thank You!

To all of our volunteers—thank you for your steady commitment of time, talent, energy and purple-and-gold spirit! You do such amazing work and we couldn't be prouder to have you on our team!

To show our appreciation, we've got another raffle. This time we're offering a football signed by Coach Steve Sarkisian. To enter the drawing, send your name, grad year and email address to chantalc@uw.edu. Good luck and…GO HUSKIES!