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
Center wellness in your workplace culture
Managers and supervisors are invited to a new learning series focused on creating healthier, more connected workplaces across the UW. Join for practical strategies, conversation with fellow leaders and opportunities to strengthen well-being.
Student spotlight
Attend the fall career fair
Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Husky Union Building
Discover opportunities to connect 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
Welcome, Huskies, to a new year full of purpose and possibility
The beginning of a new academic year is a uniquely special time in the life of our University. Whether you are arriving at the University of Washington for the first time or continuing on a path already begun here, I hope that, like me, you are experiencing the profound sense of wonder and possibility that infuses our campuses at this time of year. Read the latest update from the President.
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 launching redesigned homepage
For millions of people each year, the University of Washington homepage is a digital front door to the UW. The new homepage, which launched on Sept. 30, is the result of nearly two years of work that began with a review of user behavior, analytics and the existing homepage experience. Learn about the efforts behind the redesign.
Affordable Adobe tools for UW students
Create presentations, graphics, videos and more with Adobe tools for UW students. Access Adobe Express at no additional cost or get the full Creative Cloud suite at a discount.
Join the Big Ten’s We Give Blood campaign
The Big Ten schools are competing to see which community can rally the most blood donors. Donate blood by Friday, Dec. 4, submit your donation to the campaign and help the UW save lives while climbing the Big Ten leaderboard.
Is your information correct in Workday?
Use the Annual Workday Checklist to review your personal information in Workday and help ensure your pay, taxes and benefits remain accurate.
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
Stay healthy this flu season
Join The Whole U on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to learn about flu prevention, vaccine recommendations and practical ways to stay healthy at work and home. Register to join (NetID required).
Experience Husky Football from the Off Leash Deck ($)
Watch Washington take on Iowa on Friday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. from the premium Off Leash Deck. Discover what’s included in this exclusive offer.
