Common Ground
Common Ground
Your relationship with the UW doesn’t end when you leave campus — once you’re a Husky, you’re a Husky for life. That’s one of the guiding principles of the UW Alumni Association (UWAA), an organization with a history almost as long and storied as the UW itself.
We share pride in the University that encouraged us to be curious, to question the status quo and to respect a diversity of ideas. Lessons learned in the classroom remain with us as we move through the wider world — as critical and informed thinkers, engaged citizens and independent voices.
It’s a politically charged world. But whether you vote red or blue, as UW alumni, together we represent Husky purple. It’s our common ground.
Beginning in 2018, UWAA will alert alumni to UW resources, events and programming designed to challenge our thinking, encourage civic engagement and reflect statewide perspectives. Join us in finding common ground. Here, we will think critically, not comfortably.
Perspectives
Find recently published communications by members of the UW community designed to challenge your thinking.
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Stronger Together
Racial Equity Online Resources
Digital resources to inform and enlighten about today's most pressing issues.
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#UWServes
Together We Will
Our efforts today will help us overcome — together — the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Voting by the Numbers
UW course takes a deep dive into the complexities of voting.
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Information School
Documents that Changed the World
Podcast series from the UW Information School.
LinkStatewide Impact
Learn what the UW is doing in your community.
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Think critically
UW Resources
Stay informed about ongoing campus initiatives, resources and discussions.
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UW Impact
Recap: Beyond Economic Mobility
Six speakers explore how higher education could provide for BIPOC students beyond degrees and jobs.
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