International Newsletter
Husky Global | Spring/Summer 2021
Featured Stories
Husky summits world’s seven highest
Competitive greatness took Mark Pattison, ’84, from Husky Stadium to the NFL and then around the globe to each continent’s highest point. Find out how lessons learned on the football field pushed him to the top of the world.
READ THE STORY IN THE SEATTLE TIMES
Global shortages, local impacts
Debra Glassman, the faculty director of the Foster School’s Global Business Center was recently featured on KUOW’s The Record, with Bill Radke, where she was asked to explain the how and why of all of the supply shortages hitting the American marketplace.
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Racing the Emerald Isle to support dementia research
When runners toe the line at the Dublin Marathon in Ireland this October, at least one of them will be doing it in support of the UW’s research. Maureen Cardosa, mother of Husky Football linebacker Jake Wambaugh, ’18, is dedicating her run to raising funds for dementia research at the UW.
SEE THE VIDEO / SUPPORT HER RUN
Summer Reading
UW Alumni Book Club
The UW Alumni Book Club’s next selection is ” On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” a shattering portrait of a family, a first love and the redemptive power of storytelling.
JOIN THE CLUB
“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” Book Chat
Gather Wed., July 28 on Zoom to discuss the powerful language and challenging themes of this bestselling book.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Alumni Spotlight
Out and About
From social gatherings to discovering data, our Husky communities around the globe have been busy this Spring. Find out more about their events, honors and updates in this edition of “Out and About.”
HEAD OUT
Join UW Husky Landing
Expand your Husky network on our powerful professional development platform for the UW community. Connect with Huskies for advice and information and be a resource to students — and new alumni — waiting to connect with you!
GET CONNECTED
Campus Connections
Commencement 2021 highlights
The second virtual commencement in the UW’s 161-year history, was held June 12, 2021. Graduates and their families and friends watched the ceremony from more than 30 countries, with translations in nine languages.
SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS
Announcing the Husky 100
Students from countries across the globe like India, China and the UK made a strong showing in the 2021 Husky 100. Find out more about what made them outstanding examples of the Husky experience.
GET TO KNOW THE 100
Stay Connected
- Meet Dawgs in your own backyard: FIND YOUR LOCAL HUSKY COMMUNITY
- Volunteer in your local Husky community: EMAIL SOPHIE LEE
- Learn more about giving to the UW: VISIT OUR CAMPAIGN SITE
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