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
Looking for ways to use generative AI to support student learning?
“AI+Teaching: Using AI to Advance Learning” is a 4-week, fully online course that explores evidence-based strategies that incorporate generative AI to advance student learning.
Staff spotlight
Discover hand-picked LinkedIn Learning recommendations
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s picks for engaging and impactful content on LinkedIn Learning, and complete courses relevant to your goals.
Student spotlight
Join the in-person summer career fair
June 25 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Mary Gates Hall
Are you in the job search phase? Discover connection opportunities with employers who have open roles and meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to different majors, interests and goals.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Wednesday, Feb. 25 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Learn about the Taskforce on Computing and Data Science
Join a virtual session on Tuesday, May 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. to hear the provost and taskforce share insights gleaned from input gathered, to date, on how best to build on and grow UW’s leadership in computing, data science and AI.
Purple trainings: Foundations and strategies
Join two UW workshops to learn Purple basics, advanced prompting and agent strategies. Whether you’re new to Purple or ready to deepen your skills, these sessions will help you confidently integrate AI tools into your workflows.
UW selects Vice President for University Development
Justin Michalka has been named Vice President for University Development. Michalka will lead university fundraising efforts within the University Advancement program and marketing and communications in aligned efforts to support the University’s priorities, aspirations and values.
Join the UW’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day Celebration
The Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event on Thursday, May 21, will feature success stories, panel discussions and future plans for collaboration. Join online or in person in HUB 250.
Run the UW: Global Running Day
Join UW faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, June 3, for #RunTheUW as we work together to reach 2,026 collective miles in celebration of Global Running Day. Walk, run, jog or roll a 5K and help move One UW forward together. Log your total miles (NetID required).
Champ Camp summer adventures
Looking for summer childcare? Champ Camp Great Outdoors returns to the Seattle campus and UW Bothell this summer with nature exploration, STEM activities, games and weekly field trips for children ages 5–12. UW community members receive a 10% discount.
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
May is Mental Health Month
In recognition of Mental Health Month, the UW Combined Fund Drive is highlighting resources, community organizations and ways to support mental and emotional wellbeing across the UW and UW Medicine.
UW and the World Cup
The UW is proud to be a Host City Supporter of the World Cup and to spotlight soccer in service of community. Learn more about what to expect while Seattle hosts the World Cup.
