For UW employees

August 10, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

About 200 members of the UW community got to chat with and sample fare from several local, diverse catering companies at the fourth annual Business Connections Catering Event on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

August 3, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photol. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

U-PASSes must be tapped by Aug. 23

Faculty and Staff with U-PASSes who have not yet tapped their U-PASS on an ORCA reader on a bus or at a transit station must do so before Aug. 23 to finalize activation of the pass and avoid an interruption in service.

July 27, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

The UWs workplace giving campaign has been selected as a finalist in the “Most Successful Fundraiser by an Individual or Group” award category given by StayClassy, a marketing organization for nonprofits. The UW community can help by voting for the CFD, improving its chances.

July 20, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

How well do you know the campus? Try your luck with the Mystery Photo and you might win a prize.

July 13, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

July 6, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

June 29, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

CareLink expands: Child, elder care consultations now included

CareLink, the UWs set of services to help UW employees balance work and life, just added consultations for child and elder care. You can learn more online or they’ll send you a brochure if you want.

Looking for where to grab lunch on campus during the summer? Housing & Food Services has some convenient dining options.

June 24, 2011

Introducing the first farmers' market at UW Medical Center June 29

Plaza Cafe will be the scene of UW Medical Center’s first farmers’ market midday June 29. Fresh, local produce, fruit, herbs, flowers, bread and pastries will be available for purchase.

June 22, 2011

Spring ProStaff Award winners: Barker, Hunt, Kenney, Zuchowski

Corinne Hunt, Paul Zuchowski, Ellen Barker and Kristine Kenney have been named the recipients of the spring ProStaff Award given by the Professional Staff Association.

June 21, 2011

Call for nominations: 2011 Diversity Award for Community Building

Nominations are being accepted for the 2011 Diversity Award for Community Building, presented annually to a UW student, staff member or faculty member whose efforts toward positive change on campus have resulted in multicultural community building.

Time to test your new, ORCA-powered U-PASS cards, starting Monday, June 27.

June 6, 2011

New Husky Cards coming June 10 for U-Pass holders

Commuter Services will be distributing new Husky Cards to department payroll coordinators to provide to their employees on Friday, June 10. The card can be activated online between June 10 and June 24.

June 1, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

May 25, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

May 18, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

May 11, 2011

The Tower Green Fair: Making sustainability fun (with chocolate and donuts)

The UW Tower Green Fair will be held in the UW Tower cafeteria from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19, bringing UW people and units involved in green initiatives together with local nonprofit groups and businesses that also think green.

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

May 9, 2011

University Book Store to celebrate faculty, staff and students

University Book Store will be hosting We (heart) U: Our Campus Thank You Celebration on Wednesday, May 11. All current UW students, staff, and faculty are invited to save 20 percent storewide (some restrictions apply), and can enter to win gift baskets and prizes.

May 4, 2011

Curious about campus conferences? Check out the Conferences & Campus Events Fair

The Conferences & Campus Events Fair will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the Walker Ames Room of Kane. It is free and all in the campus community are invited.

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

New, smart Husky Cards are coming and will replace the U-PASS — but don’t toss that old card until you know the new one works.

April 27, 2011

Preparing for Bike to Work Month with U-PASS

Commuter Services and U-PASS are sponsoring events throughout May to celebrate UW cyclists and Bike to Campus Month.

Most UW Seattle faculty and staff who use campus voice mail, and a few off-campus units, will be upgraded to a new system on May 11, and will need to set up a new voice mailbox beforehand.

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

April 20, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

April 13, 2011

Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

April 6, 2011

Learn do-it-yourself efficiency, savings at the Home Improvement Fair April 13

Even in a recession, you can do things to increase your homes energy efficiency and also save money. Learn how at the annual Home Improvement Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Mary Gates Commons.

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

March 30, 2011

Attention humans: Zombie tag returns April 4-8, with a few changes

The epic battle between the living and undead resumes. But not at night, and not indoors.

The UW School of Dentistry has scheduled Husky Dental Month from April 15 to May 15 at its pre-dental student clinic. During that time, anyone with a valid UW ID – faculty, staff or student – can get a dental screening and treatment plan for just $20.

You can meet members of the UW Police and learn about their work at the UW Police Open House, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Room 111 of the Bryants Building. The campus community is invited, and the event is free.

Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.

March 15, 2011