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
Applications open for the new Course Alignment Clinic
This clinic helps instructors meet new UW Faculty Code expectations by aligning their courses around clear learning outcomes. Applications are due Friday, May 22.
Staff spotlight
Navigating your career
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s career development tools and services to set your self up for success in achieving your goals.
Student spotlight
A festival for all
May 22 | Noon–10 p.m. | Denny Field
Join fellow Huskies in an outdoor festival organized by other UW students. With events throughout the entire day, enjoy a day filled with music, art, food and more.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Wednesday, Feb. 25 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Announcing the 2026 Awards of Excellence recipients
The University of Washington has announced recipients of its 56th annual Awards of Excellence, honoring outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees for their contributions to the University community.
Learn about the AI general use guidelines
The University supports the responsible use of generative AI when helpful to further its mission, the preservation, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge. These guidelines can help you use GenAI responsibly by aligning with UW’s values and privacy principles.
UW researchers decipher beluga calls
In a new study, University of Washington scientists eavesdropped on Cook Inlet belugas to better understand the context of their calls and how human noise is impacting their ability to communicate with each other. Learn more about the findings.
New tool supports accessible PDFs
UW faculty and staff can now use the Little Forest tool to improve PDF accessibility, adding structure tags and alt text while supporting more inclusive digital experiences for the UW community.
Easy breakfast inspiration
Refresh your morning routine with 10 simple and delicious toast recipes from The Whole U. Download the free handout and discover new breakfast ideas to try at home.
Get to know your Employee Assistance Program
Managers and HR professionals are invited to explore WA EAP tools and resources for supporting employees and navigating workplace challenges on Tuesday, May 26. Register now (NetID required).
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
Active aging with the UWCFD
Explore programs, community resources and tips for staying active and engaged at every stage of aging during this virtual panel on Wednesday, May 20. Register now (NetID required).
Going beyond
All three UW campuses have been recognized for collaborating with their communities. Learn about the UW student projects and field work at Padilla Bay.
