Concerned about state budget cuts to UW and potential furloughs?
March 14, 2025
The PSO Legislative Committee is happy to share that your state legislative Town Halls are back. Many are in person, but some allow for participation via phone. Town Hall information is available using the links below. Senate Democrats Town Hall Calendar – 2025 Senate Republican Town Hall Schedule – Spring 2025 Washington State House Democrats…
Courageous Conversations: A Listening Session on Anti-Racism & Community
February 11, 2025
Description: In times of uncertainty, finding space for reflection and honest dialogue is essential. This listening session, hosted by A Long Talk, is not about having all the answers—it’s about beginning the conversation. Together, we will explore our shared humannesshumaness, interconnectedness, and the ways we can be in community with one another. Through open listening…
Join us for the PSO Fall Social!
October 16, 2024
The Professional Staff Organization Events Committee is excited to invite you to the Fall Social! Join us November 13 at Schultzy’s Bar & Grill to meet other professional staff and hear about upcoming PSO events! Light appetizers/snacks will be provided. You are welcome to purchase your own beverages. Please RSVP HERE and feel free to…
Join the Movement: Dementia Friends Information Session
October 11, 2024
Let’s change the way we think about dementia! Did you know there are over 125,000 people living with dementia in Washington? Now’s your chance to be part of a movement that’s making a difference—right here at UW! Join our 90-minute Dementia Friends Information Session, where we’ll dive into what dementia really is, how it affects…
June 25 and July 8: A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth – Two-Part Series
June 18, 2024
Following the impactful presentation by ‘A Long Talk’ at the 2024 PSO DEI Forum, we are excited to announce a two-part follow-up series with Kamal Carter to continue the critical conversation. If you missed the forum, we welcome you joining us for this series. Event Details: What: "A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth" –…
Celebrating an impactful year at the 2024 Spring Celebration
June 4, 2024
On May 17 2024, the PSO held the annual Spring Celebration with UW President Ana Mari Cauce. Staff celebrated the end of another extraordinary academic and fiscal year. The event began with refreshments and an onsite reception at Health Sciences Education Building Room 101, followed by the President's address on Zoom. The PSO announced the…
University Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia Community Survey
May 8, 2024
As part of the joint efforts of the University Task forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia, this survey is to assess the extent to which students, faculty, and staff are experiencing discrimination or harassment, with an emphasis on those who identify as Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, Palestinian, Arab, or of Middle Eastern/North African origin, and to what degree they…
University Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia – Seeking Participants for Focus Group
May 3, 2024
The University Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia are seeking participants for focus groups designed to assess the extent to which students, faculty, and staff are experiencing discrimination or harassment due to their identities, with an emphasis on those who identify as Israeli, Palestinian, Jewish, Muslim, Arab, or of Middle Eastern/North African origin, and to…
Join UW-IT DEI for the Belonging in the Workplace Series
May 3, 2024
The UW-IT DEI CoP invites you to a series of three events about Belonging in the Workplace. These events are intended for all IT professionals across UW, not just UW-IT employees. You are encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions. However, the concepts we address will build on each other, so attending all…
2024 PSO Board Elections are Open!
April 30, 2024
The UW Professional Staff Organization opens our annual board election ballot. The PSO Board represents all Professional Staff across the UW. We are delighted to have nine new and returning board members applying for the 2024–2026 term and encourage you to review the candidate statements below and vote in our annual election. Complete your ballot…