Hi Huskies,
Welcome to spring! I hope you had an enjoyable break and that your quarter is off to a great start. More good news on the fight against COVID-19 – Governor Inslee announced that on April 15, everyone over the age of 16 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Please plan to get vaccinated as soon as you’re able; it’s critical for a quicker return to safe in-person social gatherings, academic experiences, professional opportunities, and so much more.
You can stay up to date on vaccine-related updates on the UW COVID-19 vaccine information page.
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1. Health and Safety
Spring break travel? Get tested. Husky Coronavirus Testing is available and encouraged for all students, especially if you traveled over spring break.
You will likely be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 15, if you aren’t already. Confirm your eligibility and review the latest vaccine resources.
- There have been questions and misinformation about COVID vaccines. Here’s how mRNA vaccines actually work.
- And here’s why you can’t compare COVID vaccines (and why “the best vaccine right now for you is the one that you’re offered”).
Increased levels of hate crimes and acts of discrimination continue to occur around the country. It’s important for each of us to stay vigilant and informed to keep ourselves and each other safe.
- Here are some resources to help mitigate acts of discrimination, including how to report bias incidents and opportunities for bystander intervention training.
- SafeCampus is available any time if you ever need to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others.
There are a range of mental health groups, workshops, and trainings available during spring quarter to help you actively (and proactively) manage your well-being.
IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
If you are currently experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home and follow the instructions for what to do if you feel sick.
2. Connecting with Community
Registered student organizations (RSOs) are a great way to connect with students who have similar interests and are looking to meet people.
- Check out the Virtual RSO Fair on Apr. 9 at 4 p.m. to connect with an RSO!
- UW currently has 800+ active RSOs – browse the RSO Directory to see what’s out there.
Spring recreation: There are a variety of ways for you to stay healthy and connected with other students, including:
- UW spring intramurals (lawn games, Spikeball, trivia, basketball/soccer HORSE tournaments, and more) are a great way to do something you love or try something new, and meet other Huskies along the way.
- The Rec Class Pass (tai chi, street-style jazz, yoga, outdoor boot camp, salsa dance, and more) is back again for spring and is free for students! Classes are running now through June 6.
- The HUB’s Spring Doubles Bowling League begins Apr. 12 – sign up by Apr. 9 with a friend or find a partner as a free agent!
Check out the 6th annual UW Maker Summit (Apr. 12-16), featuring a blend of in-person, small-scale workshops, take-home workshops and activities, a virtual project showcase, and more.
Interested in the competitive esports scene? Try out to represent UW on one of our three official esports teams: League of Legends, Rocket League, and Overwatch. Or, learn more about UW Esports.
VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.
3. Mental Health Moment
Sleep Hygiene and the Pandemic
The UW Counseling Center is rebooting its Outlasting the Pandemic series for spring quarter. Check out the first workshop, Can’t Sleep; Tired but Wired, on Apr. 13 – email counsels@uw.edu to RSVP.
TALK TO US
24/7 mental health and counseling support is available to UW students.
If you feel overwhelmed, concerned about a friend, or you’re not sure what you need but you’d like to talk, take a few minutes to connect with us.
Learn more at mentalhealth.uw.edu.
4. Career and Internships
Spring Job & Internship Fair: The 2021 Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair is on Apr. 22! It will be hosted in Handshake, and is open to ALL majors.
- You’ll get to network with dozens of employers via video/chat, 1:1 and group sessions.
- All employers are looking to recruit UW students for full-time, part-time, and internship positions.
- Learn more and register!
Huskies@Work connects you with UW alumni to provide a real-world window into jobs you’re interested in. Apply by Apr. 14.
FEATURED JOBS & COURSES
There are still jobs and internships out there, and it’s as important as ever to build your skills, experience, and network. Here are a few things you may want to check out:
Job/internship postings (undergrad):
- Data & Analytics Summer Intern – JPMorgan Chase & Co (Applications due 5/1/21)
- Program Coordinator – Outdoors for All Foundation (Applications due 4/30/21)
- Summer Sales Remote Internship – Workday (Applications due 4/30/21)
- Big Data and Cloud Engineering Intern – Rakuten (Applications due 4/30/21)
- Program Coordinator (Arts + Entertainment) – Associated Students of the University of Washington (Applications due 5/16/21)
- Junior Capabilities & Insights Analyst – McKinsey & Company (Applications due 4/14/21)
Job/internship postings (grad):
- Senior Nonpoint Source Water Quality Specialist – Washington State Department of Ecology (Applications due 4/14/21)
- Non Tenure Track Lecturer in the Humanities Division – Boston University College of General Studies (Applications due 4/16/21)
- Teaching Assistant for DATA 511 – UW Master of Science in Data Science (Applications due 4/16/21)
- Senior Associate, Regional Country Support – Clinton Health Access Initiative (Applications due 7/1/21)
- Machine Learning Intern – Juniper Networks (Applications due 4/30/21)
- Research Industrial Hygienist – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Applications due 4/15/21)
LinkedIn Learning courses available to you now:
CAREER SUPPORT
The Career & Internship Center is here to support you with guidance and resources, including Handshake, UW’s online job and internship platform.
5. Helpful Resources
The What’s Open page highlights helpful student spaces that are operational during spring quarter.
See the latest news on UW Libraries, including reopening plans, the new Individual Study Space @ the Research Commons, student and faculty FAQs, and more.
You can reserve a private room at The HUB for things like scheduled interviews, mental health services/appointments, or non-departmental testing.
Graduating seniors: In case you missed it, please read the update on the University’s plans around Commencement.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS
Students can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.