Out and About Around the Husky Globe: Winter 2024
We’re celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon with a look back on the last few months of the Year of the Rabbit.
Welcoming parents to campus
In September, the International Advancement team welcomed international parents from Mexico, the UK, India, Spain, Colombia and Singapore to campus during Parent and Family Weekend.
Football fun with President Cauce
This football season was full of special moments including UW President Ana Mari Cauce welcoming alumni from around the world, including China Huskies Sean Liu, ’87, and Peter Cheung, ’87, and Thailand Huskies Boon, ’78, and Chieko Chaya, to special receptions at home games in September.
Hong Kong Huskies gather
What’s happier than a happy hour? How about a Husky happy hour in Hong Kong? Sips, snacks and school spirit were shared by all at this October gathering.
Students in prestigious Hong Kong competition
A team of four undergraduates from the Foster School of Business traveled to Hong Kong for HKUST International Case Competition and made it all the way to the finals!
Devoted fans
It’s not easy to catch Husky Football live in Asia but the Indonesia Huskies made it work. They hosted their viewing party for the October UW game against Oregon at 2:30 a.m.!
In January, UW alumni in Beijing cohosted a watch party with University of Michigan alumni for the college national championship game. Loyal fans to the very end, they came out to support the Huskies on a Tuesday morning!
Japan Huskies host annual gathering
In October, the Japan Huskies hosted their annual alumni event. It brought together more than 50 UW alumni and friends to celebrate their shared connection to the University.
Shenzhen Huskies stay happy
China Huskies in Shenzhen welcomed International Advancement’s own Doug Wallack at a happy hour in October.
Chowing down in Shanghai
Doug’s next stop took him to Shanghai, where Eric Tian, ’14, hosted a gathering of alumni at one of his restaurants in the the area.
Thailand Huskies hang out
The final stop of Doug’s alumni visits was Bangkok, where the Thailand Huskies were excited to welcome him for a social gathering.
Korea alumni hold winter event
In December, the UWAA Korea chapter hosted a holiday get together in Seoul. About 35 alumni enjoyed one another’s company for the evening, in addition to live music from a jazz band.
Spreading Purple Pride across India
In January, we hosted three alumni gatherings across India. Receptions in (top to bottom) Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai brought together alumni and current students to share UW connections.
Welcoming dignitaries
Prakash Gupta is the new Consulate General of India in Seattle. The UW Office of Global Affairs was honored to welcome him in January and introduce him to the UW campus and staff.
Not a Husky but a Dawg all the same
We loved seeing our global alumni get into the spirit of this football season, and especially loved seeing their four-legged friends join the fun. Taiwan Husky Jon Hodowany, ’03, recreated the final result of the Pac-12 Championship Game with his pup and a vanquished chew toy.
