Hi Huskies,
As we reach the midpoint of Autumn quarter, I am grateful for the many opportunities for all of us to be together again.
Expressing gratitude strengthens and nurtures our emotional and mental well-being, while helping us be more resilient in the face of stress and challenges.
I invite you to join us for the UW’s 4th Annual Gratitude Postcard Challenge. Take a pause in your day, write a postcard to someone you are grateful for, and LiveWell will mail it anywhere in the world for you! Find out where you can get a postcard or drop one off to be mailed.
Contents
- Health and Safety
- Connecting with Community
- Mental Health Moment
- Career and Internships
- Navigating UW
- Leaders of the Pack
1. Health and Safety
Looking for a dentist?
Faculty dentists from the UW School of Dentistry provide dental care on the Seattle campus, ranging from routine exams to complex dental procedures.
The UW Dentistry Faculty Practice is an in–network provider for many insurance plans, including GAIP, ISHIP, Delta Dental PPO and more. Schedule an appointment at 206-685-8258. The UW School of Dentistry also welcomes patients with Apple Health in our many teaching clinics.
Worried about a friend’s safety? Contact SafeCampus: With SafeCampus, you have support. Call SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 — no matter where you work or study — to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. A trained professional will listen to your concerns and provide individualized care, support and safety plans tailored to your situation. All calls are private. You can call us anonymously and choose to share as much or as little information as you want.
Save a life, donate blood: Make an appointment to donate blood 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA). All blood types needed!
2. Connecting with Community
November is UW Global Month
We’re celebrating the UW’s global impact, network and community. Check out free virtual and in–person events across campus to explore global opportunities.
UW Diversity Blueprint Open House is Nov. 18: Help localize the 2022-26 UW Diversity Blueprint and learn how to apply for Diversity Seed Grants while enjoying catered snacks and swag giveaway noon-2 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House.
Fall Makers Fair: Check out some of UW’s most talented artists and pick up something for you or a friend at the Fall Makers Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30
at the HUB.
3. Mental Health Moment
Pet Therapy Tuesdays
Therapy dogs are back! Come visit the UW Counseling Center 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 13 at Schmitz Hall, fourth floor lobby.
4. Career and Internships
Explore your career interests!
Intrigued by a career field but not exactly sure what it is? Looking for insider knowledge on career paths and advice for pursuing them? Check out the Career & Internship Center’s eight Career Interest webpages, ranging from Arts/Media/Marketing to Tech/Data/Gaming.
You’ll find video clips, Husky profiles, detailed guides, tailored resources and more. Start exploring career fields.
What do Huskies do after graduation?
See what grads are doing within a few months of earning their degrees and the top 20 employers for those new grads. Check out the interactive Husky Career Outcomes dashboard.
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. Navigating UW
Support UW’s Food Pantry
UW’s Food Pantry provides students, staff and faculty with shelf-stable groceries and seasonal fresh produce for no cost. Shop in person or order online for pickup.
Want to help the Food Pantry? Get involved:
- Volunteer: Work with customers, stock shelves and support campus food drives. Sign up for the volunteer team or volunteer as a group.
- Host a food drive: Fill out the food drive interest form or email givefood@uw.edu
- Join the Gleaning Team: Recapture fresh produce and ready-to-eat items from campus dining locations and the UW Farm to be redistributed to pantry shoppers. Register for the team.
- Donate: Make a gift to the Husky Hunger Relief Fund on the giving page or donate nonperishable food or personal hygiene items at the Food Pantry at Poplar Hall, room 210, during open hours.
Residential Community Student Association
Blake Delisa, President
Pronouns: He/They
Academic Year: Third year
Major/Studies: Biology-Physiology
What does your position entail?
I lead the Residential Community Student Association. In this role, I coordinate residential advocacy efforts, empower residents to communicate their concerns to Housing and Food Services staff and provide resources for professional development to residents.
Why did you get involved in student leadership?
I got involved in student leadership due to a deep concern for the effect of residential conditions on the performance of on-campus residents. Feelings of unsafety or overwhelming sensations in the face of living by oneself for the first time is a daunting obstacle in the way of new and continuing residents’ success. I wanted to elevate the residential experience to support the success of my peers and of the entire UW community.
What do you wish you’d known about the UW sooner?
I wish I had known about scholarships offered through various departments as well as the availability of various paying student jobs through the HUB as well as Housing and Food Services.
Anything you want to add?
Please come to General Council 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Madrona 313 if you are a resident on campus! We would love to have you engage with residential advocacy!
Contact Blake: rcsapres@uw.edu