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
Preserving learning in an era of automation
Join Marc Watkins, coauthor of the new Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching, to explore strategies for balancing analog learning and technologies like AI to protect students’ core skills development.
Staff spotlight
Explore how the UW works
Is it the U, the UW, or the UDub? In this self-paced online class, increase your understanding of the history, mission and structures that shape our multi-campus university and your place in it.
Student spotlight
Rock your LinkedIn profile
Nov. 18 | Noon–1 p.m. | Zoom
Take a step to make the most of your LinkedIn profile. Join this session to learn what it takes to build a great profile that speaks directly to your ideal audience and get your questions answered by a LinkedIn expert.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
Watch the 2026 State of the University Address
On October 8, 2026, President Robert J. Jones delivered his first State of the University address in which he reflected on his first year as president and shared his vision and the University’s strategy for the future as it navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead.
When AI can help, choose Purple
Meet Purple, the UW’s generative AI tool, available in a UW-supported environment to faculty, staff and students. Purple is designed to support the thoughtful use of institutional, research and personal information. Learn more about this optional tool, including what it can do and how to get started.
The UW joins coalition for redevelopment of space
A coalition of housing developers, community organizations, childcare providers and educators broke ground on the Mount Baker Redevelopment and Rainier Rising Early Learning Campus. The 3.8-acre project is expected to create 400 affordable apartments, provide high-quality childcare and be home to a first-of-its-kind early childhood learning center.
Change management in practice
Join Jeff Crumb and Callie Hamilton for a practical conversation about change management in action. Learn how to help people understand, prepare for, adopt and sustain new ways of working.
November is UW Yoga Month
Join colleagues for 20 days of movement, mindfulness and connection during UW Yoga Month. Enjoy four live virtual classes, weekly on-demand practices and a special community class at the HUB. Register to join (NetID required).
Explore your benefits at a UW Benefits Fair
Make the most of your UW benefits at Benefits Fairs across the UW from Oct. 19 to 22. Stop by to meet benefits providers, ask questions and explore resources available to you and your family ahead of Open Enrollment.
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
The top four things that keep doctors up at night
Doctors see a lot of scary things in their day-to-day, but some keep them up more than others. Hear from doctors of various medical specialties.
The annual Dawg Dash is this Sunday
Lace up your sneakers and soak in the fall campus beauty at the Dawg Dash. The 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk are now sold out, but limited spots are still available for the Pups Run (ages 8 and under) and dog registration.
