Greetings, UWT Huskies!

With spring in full swing and summer fast on its heels, it’s time to check out what’s happening at your UW Tacoma.  Although it’s not too late to take part in Washington Weekend 2008, you’ll need to act today to save your space at these great events. Also coming up are the Coaches Tour Golf Tournament & Insider Banquet at Fircrest, the Social Work program’s 10-Year Celebration, the Husky Summer Celebration and much, much more!

Stay up-to-date on all the news, activities and events going on at UW Tacoma by watching for your UWT Alumni E-News, the award-winning Terrain alumni magazine (now online!) and the online alumni events calendar.  Consider joining the UW Alumni Association, and keep up with all that’s happening at the “U.” As we continue to develop alumni programming to better meet your needs and interests, we ask for your input and, most of all, your participation.  We're creating some exciting ways for you to reconnect with your alma mater, former professors and each other.  Your suggestions are always welcome and deeply appreciated!

Scott Pinkston, Alumni Relations Manager
GO DAWGS!

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Washington Weekend 2008: Twice the fun in Tacoma!

The fourth annual Washington Weekend will be held April 24-26 at all three UW campuses. Here at UW Tacoma, we offer two incredible events: a fun and educational night out for the entire family at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, as well as a UWT faculty lecture and behind-the-scenes tour of the Renoir printmaking exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum, complete with a reception of delicious food and drink. Read more here!

Husky Coaches Tour returns to Fircrest May 1!

The Huskies are coming to Tacoma!  Yes, the UW Alumni Association and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invite you to register to attend this year's Coaches Tour at Fircrest Golf Club in Tacoma, Thursday, May 1st.

For more than 35 years, the UW Alumni Association has brought Husky fans like you out of the stands and into the action through face-to-face events like Coaches Tour. Here's your chance to rub elbows with Husky coaches over dinner, play golf with fellow Huskies, and get the inside scoop on Husky Athletics.  Bring your clubs, your appetite and your questions for the coaches!

Changing Lives, Enriching Communities: UW Tacoma's Social Work Program Celebrates 10 Years

The Social Work program at UW Tacoma marks a decade of serving our region, Saturday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Glass. At this special reception and lecture, we will honor, celebrate and reflect upon our first 10 years—and engage staff, faculty, community partners, alumni and current students in envisioning the future of social work in the South Sound. Learn more...

South Asian Student Association to host charity night of cultural music and dance

The South Asian Student Association (SASA) of UW Tacoma and UW Seattle are teaming up with V.I.R.S.A. to present Aaja Nachla, a charity Bhangra exhibition, at the Pantages Theatre in Tacoma on Saturday, May 10, from 6 - 8 p.m.  100% of the proceeds from this special event will be donated by SASA to non-profit organizations in India, Pakistan and Tacoma. Ticket prices are $20 for the general public and $17 for all UW students.  Register online at DesiClub.com or contact the UW Tacoma South Asian Student Association.

Husky Summer Celebration: Tall Ships Coming to Tacoma!

The Tall Ships extravaganza will be gracing Commencement Bay and the Thea Foss Waterway from July 3 – 8! This 4th of July Festival of Ships provides a fabulous opportunity to attend sailings, ship tours, educational events and exhibits, musical performances, and a festival environment jam-packed with food, crafts, displays and all sorts of nautical-themed activities. All of these events will create opportunities for guests to meet the crews of the visiting vessels.  To learn about a possible Husky Alumni and Friends Outing onboard the Tall Ships, keep checking online for more information!

GETTING CONNECTED

HuskyConnect is the exclusive new online networking community comprising more than 300,000 Husky degreed alumni and University of Washington Alumni Association members. It's:

• free
• 100-percent Husky-driven content
• non-commercial (no outside advertising)
• authentic (member eligibility is verified)

Are YOU connected???

What’s your career network worth?

More than 5,000 UW alumni and friends, from 49 states and 33 countries, have volunteered to offer career assistance to their fellow Huskies. The Husky Career Network (formerly Career Connections) is growing daily, helping UW students and alumni explore career options and develop professional skills and contacts. The only thing missing is you.

If you are a UWT grad and want to know more about how you can help, visit the Husky Career Network. Consider the reward and satisfaction of signing up to become a valuable mentor to a UW student. Your desire to share your expertise and insight with younger Huskies could prove to be their ticket to greater success.

So, anything we should know about you?

You can now go online here to submit a "Class Note" to Terrain, the award-winning University of Washington Tacoma magazine, published three times annually. Or, you can simply update your address and employment information. We always love to hear from and about UWT alumni!

JOIN THE TEAM!

As summer approaches, marking eight years of Campaign UW: Creating Futures, we ask that you renew your commitment to your alma mater. Whether you’ve made a pledge to support UW Tacoma during January’s Phonathon and haven’t yet fulfilled it, or if you just prefer to make your gift online, it’s not too late.  Please remember that every gift to UW Tacoma will make a difference in the life of a student. From scholarships to program development to campus construction, your pledge keeps us going and growing and providing the highest quality of education.

Thanks for answering the call!