Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Teaching@UW: New Faculty Program
Registration is open for Teaching@UW: New Faculty Program, which connects new UW instructors to teaching strategies and resources, key expectations in the Faculty Code and each other.
Staff spotlight
Enhance your managerial skills
Engage in a self-paced class that is designed to help managers build rapport, deepen relationships and cultivate a clearer understanding of each employee’s experience.
Student spotlight
Get professional headshots
Looking for a new professional headshot? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center in Mary Gates Hall and use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo without charge.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the July 1 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Updates from the Provost
The digest from August 19 includes updates on federal, national and local issues of relevance to teaching, research and service; actions the University is taking; and ways to be involved. Read the latest update from the Provost to stay up to date.
Things to keep in mind when using Purple
Purple can be a great partner for getting started or unstuck. It can help you brainstorm, summarize a long document, organize rough notes or get a draft moving when the blank page is winning. But even in a secure, UW-managed environment, thoughtful use still matters.
Antarctica’s brief rebound
Between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica appeared to be growing, leading some to question whether climate change is really causing the ice to melt. However, a new study shows that it was an anomaly related to ocean temperatures, not part of a long term trend.
Free and low-cost Adobe software
UW students, faculty and staff now have expanded access to Adobe tools, including free Adobe Express and Acrobat Pro, plus lower-cost Creative Cloud and shared-device licensing.
Move together with UW Endurance Club
It’s not too late to join the UW Endurance Club and train with fellow Huskies for the Seattle Half & Full Marathon. Get progressive training plans, swag and discounts, and join community events. Register to join (NetID required).
Adult and eldercare support through UW WorkLife
UW WorkLife offers adult and eldercare resources to help UW employees navigate caregiving needs, explore care options and find support along the way.
Working at the UW
Find a job that will change your life and others’ lives too.
– Academic jobs
– Staff jobs
– Student jobs
– UW Medicine jobs
CPR 101: How to help in an emergency
Anyone can perform hand-only chest compression CPR, certified or not. Learn about this lifesaving maneuver to get prepared.
Suicide prevention and awareness
This September, we are recognizing Suicide Prevention Month with opportunities to connect, learn and prioritize well-being.
