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Autumn 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 1) – Husky Pawket Guide


Hi Huskies,

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to a new academic year. For those of you who are new to campus, I’m Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life.

You’ve been getting lots of long emails from UW leadership. My goal with these messages (Pawket Guide – get it? Anyone?) is to equip you with need-to-know info and tips to help you maximize your Husky Experience, in a format that’s quick to read and easy to digest.

Ok, let’s get started…

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Navigating UW


1. Health and Safety

COVID-19: In many ways, the UW community is ahead of the curve on COVID protection measures;

  • Students report being vaccinated at a rate well above 90%.

Still, there are some important to-do’s and precautions we must take in order to ensure a healthy and safe campus experience:

Husky Coronavirus Testing is UW’s COVID-19 testing program, and is free for students. All students are being asked to get tested after arriving to campus.

Personal Safety: SafeCampus is available any time if you ever need to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others.

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.

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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.

Dawg Daze is UW’s annual kickoff celebration, featuring music, games, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with other Huskies and get to know UW – on now through Oct. 3.

The Husky Union Building (HUB) is your home for community. Get to know the HUB and other Huskies at one of the many upcoming events at the HUB:

  • HUB Crawl: Karaoke Night – Sep. 29 (tonight!), 6 – 8 p.m. (HUB Patio)
  • HUB Crawl: Take a Paws, Make Art – Sep. 30 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (HUB Street)
  • Poster Sale – Oct. 4 – 8 (HUB Patio)

UW Recreation’s Preview Week gives you free access to classes like yoga, Bollywood dance, meditation, and more (now through Oct. 1).

The first UW Public Lecture of the year features Nyle DiMarco, deaf activist and winner of America’s Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars – get tickets now (Oct. 12).

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Event Calendars page highlights opportunities to get involved around campus and connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

Did you know as a UW student you have access to 24/7 mental health support? Explore UW’s range of resources and support services available to students: mentalhealth.uw.edu

TALK TO US

24/7 consultation with a counselor 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.

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4. Career and Internships

Job and internship postings are at an all-time high on UW’s virtual recruitment platform, Handshake. Here’s a glance at how many new jobs and internships were posted on Handshake within a single week in mid-September:

  • 1,779 jobs
  • 824 internships

Complete your Handshake account and start networking!

Attend the Virtual Business Career Fair (Oct. 14) – Network with dozens of employers who are all looking to recruit UW students and alumni for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities. All majors welcome! Student registration opens Sep. 30.

FEATURED JOBS & COURSES
There are 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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Navigating UW

Class full? Get notified when a spot opens up by setting seat availability notifications with Notify.UW.

Scout helps you filter and find campus food, tech you can borrow, and study spaces.

UW Dining is open and ready to serve students at cafés, restaurants, markets, food trucks, and more across campus. Visit the EAT page for current hours, open dining locations, and new mobile ordering options.

The Student Technology Loan Program allows students to borrow laptops, cameras, and other equipment to support your Husky Experience for free.

CLUE is the largest free tutoring program at UW. Topics include: Math, Chemistry, Physics, Writing, Biology, Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science & Engineering.

All UW Libraries are open! See new policies, hours, and services to learn what’s different and ensure a smooth visit.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students with disabilities can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

Leaders of the Pack

Finally, a couple of spotlights to help you get to know a bit about your student leadership…

Mustapha Samateh (ASUW President)

Mustapha is the president of the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW).

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Academic Year: Junior
Major/Studies: Political Science and International Security
Hometown: Originally from Gambia (West Africa), lives in Seattle
Favorite place on campus: The Husky Union Building

What does your position entail? I see my role as more of the Student Representative because it involves a lot of interfacing between the different levels of administration at our university and my fellow students. I represent students’ interest at the Board of Regents (the highest decision-making body at UW) and the Faculty Senate (the faculty version of student government).

Why did you get involved in student leadership? I believe that one of the things that separates students from marginalized communities from everyone else is the opportunity for participation and representation. I chose to pursue my role in ASUW because I want to be a representative for my community and help advocate for opportunities and spaces that welcome all students to grow from all corners of our campus.

Contact Mustapha: asuwpres@uw.edu

 

Aaron Yared (GPSS President)

Aaron is the president of the UW Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS).

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Academic Year: 3L
Major/Studies: Law
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Favorite place on campus: The HUB

What does your position entail? Representing and advocating for the over 15,000 graduate and professional students to stakeholders across campus as well as legislatively on the state and federal levels.

Why did you get involved in student leadership? I got involved in student leadership because UW has done so much for me over the past 8 years and I wanted to give back so that future students can have the same positive experience that I had.

Contact Aaron: gpsspres@uw.edu

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Welcome to the 2021-22 year!

A message from Denzil Suite, UW Vice President for Student Life.

Hello Huskies,

I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2021-22 academic year. This time last year, we were launching into something completely new and different: the beginning of UW’s first-ever fully remote academic year.

While it was not easy, students, faculty, and staff adapted to this new dynamic skillfully and effectively. Each of you navigated academic and personal challenges – both foreseen and unforeseen – with grace and compassion.

As this new academic year begins, we launch into something yet again new and different. The return to an in-person campus experience brings with it excitement and cause for celebration, but, no doubt, it may be cause for some nerves as well.

Whether you are returning to UW for your final year or have never actually set foot on campus until now, we in the Division of Student Life are here to help guide and support you as you navigate this transformational journey of discovery.

We’re here to listen when times get tough, help you with career choices, and make sure you have a friendly and inclusive community within the larger University environment. We also offer you a wide variety of activities to enhance your personal health, which we know is important to your academic success.

Student Life, in conjunction with our partners in the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, Undergraduate Academic Affairs, the Graduate School, and more, serves as the hub of many of the activities that complement your academic pursuits. And make no mistake, your academic pursuits need to remain your #1 priority.

BUT you must also get involved! Your UW experience will be incomplete if all you do is attend class and then study all night.

We know from years of experience and research that students who participate in clubs and organizations, who get involved with their residence hall associations, who participate in engagement opportunities, or who hold office in student government — these students graduate at higher rates, they are more satisfied with the college experience, have better grades, and are less likely to stop out.

While the last 18 months have been a roller coaster, and we still must be mindful of an ever-evolving public health situation, do not let these variables deter you from (safely) getting involved or from making this experience an enriching one.

This is a great year to be proactive, engaged, to put yourself out there, and to really make the most of your Husky Experience.

Welcome to a new academic year. I’m excited for the things we will achieve together.

Sincerely,

Denzil J. Suite
Vice President for Student Life

Spring 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 5) – Husky Pawket Guide


Hi Huskies,

As we wrap up an academic year like no other and look forward to a return to campus for autumn quarter, I want to acknowledge the milestone that is upon us.

During a year that often felt marked by turmoil, unpredictability, sacrifice, and anxiety, I and my colleagues in the Division of Student Life have been impressed and inspired by the grit and grace with which Huskies navigated profound ups and downs.

In our final Pawket Guide message of this academic year, I want to thank you all for your resilience and for the kindness and compassion you’ve shown one another throughout this time like no other. Wishing you all a strong finish to the quarter, and a fulfilling summer ahead.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

Students have shown strong interest and action with regard to getting vaccinated and our community continues to make progress against COVID-19.

As we quickly approach the end of the quarter, many are undoubtedly feeling the effects of virtual learning – here are some ways to identify and mitigate Zoom fatigue factors.

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.

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2. Connecting with Community

De-Stress Grab ‘n Go Kit: Swing by the HUB’s North Entrance between now and Jun. 4 (10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) to hand-select a few items to help you relax and stay focused during studying. While supplies last – contact thehub@uw.edu for more info.

Short Talks: Power features four storytellers who use their voices to heal, transform, and celebrate the collective power of BIPOC communities (Jun. 3).

Summer is (basically) here! Check out some great ways to enjoy the natural beauty of our region:

Join Huskies from around the world in celebrating the class of 2021 at UW’s virtual, interactive Commencement ceremony (Jun. 12).

  • And, if you’re around campus, you may notice things look a little different. Starting this week, campus is getting a boost of Husky spirit to celebrate our 2021 grads.

Congrats to the 2021 Husky 100! See how these 100 students from across the UW are making a profound difference in our communities and for our world.

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

9 “magic” breaths
There are a range of stressors that come with being a student. Learn how one of your most powerful tools is literally right under your nose.

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.

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4. Career and Internships

FEATURED JOBS & COURSES
There are 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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

LinkedIn Learning courses available to you now:

Class of 2021: Career Readiness Week is a series of workshops meant to help you get ready for a successful entry into the world of work.

The Recent Graduate Job Fair (Jun. 29, 1 – 4 p.m.) is a great opportunity for recent grads from all majors to network with dozens of employers who are all looking to recruit recent UW alumni for job opportunities. Open to anyone who graduated within the past year; registration opens in Handshake on Jun. 15.

CAREER SUPPORT

The Career & Internship Center is here to support you with guidance and resources, including Handshake, UW’s online job and internship platform.

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5. Helpful Resources

Explore majors and career paths that may be a great fit through PathwayU.

Still haven’t signed a lease? Check out Dawg Houses, from The Daily, to browse local housing opportunities.

UW mental health support is still available in the summer: UW partners with My SSP to give students 24/7 access to real-time, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support in multiple languages. More information can be found at mentalhealth.uw.edu.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students with disabilities can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

Note: Current DRS students should activate accommodations by Aug. 18 for autumn. 

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Spring 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 4) – Husky Pawket Guide


Hi Huskies,

We’ve recently seen big changes in public health guidance, most notably a meaningful easing of restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated.

UW’s face covering policy is still in effect for now, however, these developments reinforce the efficacy of the COVID vaccines and signal substantive progress against the virus.

Bottom line: many pre-pandemic freedoms are returning for people who are vaccinated, and faster than originally expected.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

Now is a great time to get vaccinated against COVID-19, if you’re not already.

Governor Inslee recently announced that the state will lift most of its coronavirus restrictions Jun. 30 — sooner if we reach vaccination goals.

 

 

Students aren’t hesitating

Many students assumed peers would be hesitant to get a vaccine. It turns out that assumption was incorrect. See the full series on the UW LiveWell Instagram.

 

 

 

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.

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2. Connecting with Community

Disability IS Diversity, with author, actress, journalist, and screenwriter Keah Brown, looks at disability from a new perspective and explores disability intersectionality with race, gender, sexuality, and more (May 20, 3 p.m.).

Don’t miss: UW’s first-ever Virtual Drag Show (May 21, 6 p.m.).

Summer Camp Craft Kit: Stop by the HUB’s North Entrance between now and May 21 (10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) to pick up a take-home Summer Camp Craft Kit! While supplies last – contact thehub@uw.edu for more info.

Tourney time: HUB Games is hosting a number of tournaments. Coming up:

  • 15-Ball Brawl Pool Tournament: May 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • King of the Hill Singles Bowling Tournament: Jun. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Living on campus is a great way to be fully immersed in the UW community. UW on-campus 12-month housing is available now.

700+ students will share their research on topics like population health, racial equity, engineering, design, and more at the 24th Undergraduate Research Symposium (May 21).

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

Mental Health Workshops with UW LiveWell

There are still two more workshops coming up in LiveWell’s Mental Health Awareness Month programming:

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.

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4. Career and Internships

June 2021 grads: The Career & Internship Center’s Next Destination survey is an opportunity to share what you’ll be up to after graduation, and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Learn more and take the survey.

FEATURED JOBS & COURSES
There are 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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Helpful Resources

Here are some finals prep tips from UW Academic Support Programs (ASP).

UW Peer Wellness Coaching connects students with trained peers to identify areas of growth and barriers to success in order to help you strengthen and enhance personal well-being, solve problems effectively, and work toward intentional change in life. Learn more and schedule.

Pell Grant recipients for the 2020-21 award year are eligible for discounted internet access through the Emergency Broadband Benefit.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students with disabilities can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

Note: Current DRS students should activate accommodations to be ready for day one of the quarter; now for summer and by Aug. 18 for autumn. 

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Spring 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 3) – Husky Pawket Guide


Dear Huskies,

We are on track for a return to an in-person campus experience in the fall. Important to note: UW students will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for autumn quarter.

Meanwhile, please remember – even with vaccines helping to turn the tide in the pandemic, our victories against COVID are hard-earned and can be fleeting. COVID is still widespread, and increasingly, hospitalized COVID-19 patients are young adults.

It is a critical time to keep up public health best practices, and to get vaccinated as soon as you’re able.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

With COVID-19 variants on the rise in Washington, vaccination is a key step in protecting your health and the health of everyone in our community. Here are two specific ways to get vaccinated:

  • Pop-up Clinic Tomorrow: Walk in or make an appointment for the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine pop-up clinic at the Alder Hall Commons this Thursday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • The UW Medicine Montlake location on the south side of the Seattle campus is administering the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines:
    • Make an appointment by visiting uwmedicine.org/schedulevaccine
    • Make an appointment by calling (844) 520-8700
    • Walk-in to the Montlake location between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. No appointment is necessary but wait times may vary.

If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.

Nervous about getting the vaccine? Don’t believe the myths.

Behind the scenes: See how the Pfizer vaccine is made.

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.

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2. Connecting with Community

The Waterfront Activities Center is open to rent kayaks and canoes.

Also open: swing by the UW Golf Range (by reservation).

Don’t miss: ASUW A+E Presents: A Virtual Conversation with Pete Davidson (May 6).

Going Public 2021: Advocacy, activism and building trust offers two days of talks with community leaders and researchers and practical workshops that will help you build skills to create social change through advocacy, engage with a broader audience, and showcase the importance of community-engaged research (May 19-20).

The I ‘Heart’ UW Libraries: 2021 Video Contest Winners have been selected.

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

Riding the Wave of Anxiety
Don’t miss Riding the Wave of Anxiety, a workshop from the UW Counseling Center, on May 11 at 3 p.m.
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.

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4. Career and Internships

UW Non-Profit Connections Fair: The Virtual Non-Profit Connections Fair is on May 6! It will be hosted in Handshake, and is open to ALL majors.

  • This is a chance to connect with volunteer, Americorps, intern and/or full-time opportunities at non-profit agencies.
  • There are 25 employers registered and many still have sessions open to meet with them.
  • Learn more and register!

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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Helpful Resources

Whatever you’re into, there’s (probably) a way to turn it into a job! Take a 3-question quiz to learn what College of Arts & Sciences alumni with similar interests have done since graduating.

Arts & Sciences’ Highlighted Courses may help you fulfill a graduation requirement, discover a new lifelong passion… or both!

Student Legal Services (SLS) is an on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for UW students who have legal questions or concerns.

Check out the UW Libraries May update for new hours, student workshops, events, and more.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

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Spring 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 2) – Husky Pawket Guide


Dear Huskies,

Yesterday’s conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd marks a single, but important step forward in a journey of a thousand miles. Creating a more just and accountable society will not be achieved by a single event, but must begin somewhere.

Events like this trial and several other recent events undoubtedly conjure up a range of strong emotions, and bring back into the spotlight profound dynamics and important conversations that our country is far from done with.

During these times, it is natural to feel a deep sense of exhaustion and uncertainty. My promise to you is that you do not need to navigate these feelings alone — we are here to help. I have been continually impressed with your continued resilience, vigilance, and, importantly, compassion during these times. It is together that we heal and learn, and it is together that we advance meaningful change.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

All Washington residents age 16 and over are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine:

Vaccine questions? The New York Times’ Vaccine Q&A may help.

Breaking Perfectionism: The next Outlasting the Pandemic workshop from the UW Counseling Center is on Apr. 27 at 3 p.m. – email counsels@uw.edu to RSVP.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and student Peer Health Educators from UW LiveWell are conducting several workshops on healthy relationship skills as well as relationship and sexual violence education.

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.

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2. Connecting with Community

If you’re passionate about student and community health, apply to be a Peer Health Educator with UW LiveWell! (Due Apr. 25)

  • Peer Health Educators (PHEs) use workshops, 1:1 wellness coaching, awareness campaigns, and event programming to promote student health and well-being.
  • Focus areas include stress management, sleep, relationships and intimacy, self-awareness and self-image, alcohol and substance use, anxiety and fear, supporting peers, interpersonal violence, and helping skills/bystander intervention.

Get growing with your own plant kit: Swing by the HUB’s North Entrance between Apr. 22-29 (10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) to pick up planting materials and cultivate a garden of your very own!

Inclusivity in the Gaming Industry: Hear three UW alumni panelists from underrepresented backgrounds share their personal experiences of working in the gaming industry at Identity in the Workplace: Inclusivity in the Gaming Industry (Apr. 28, 6 – 7 p.m.).

Academic RSO Fair: Registered student organizations (RSOs) are a great way to connect with students who have similar interests and are looking to meet people.

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

Mindfulness for Self-Compassion
Learn from UW Counseling Center professionals about the power of being kind and compassionate toward yourself in the workshop Mindfulness for Self-Compassion on Apr. 27 from 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.

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.

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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!

Career Guide 2021 from Husky Media Group compiles career hunt resources, a major quiz, resume writing tips, and more.

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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Helpful Resources

CLUE is open for drop-in and appointment tutoring. Topics include math, physics, chemistry, writing, biology, economics, statistics, and computer science and engineering.

The ASUW Bike Shop is open. Drop off your bike for a working mechanic or work on your bike using their space, tools, and equipment for free (by appointment).

Earth Day is on Apr. 22, and UW Sustainability is hosting events and programming this week to celebrate the UW community’s efforts and commitment toward sustainability.

UW Libraries is awarding $500-$1,000 through the Library Research Award to undergrads who demonstrate outstanding ability to identify, locate, select, evaluate, and synthesize library and other information resources and to use them in the creation of an original course project (applications due May 3).

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

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Spring 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 1) – Husky Pawket Guide


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.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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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.

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Winter 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 5) – Husky Pawket Guide


Hi Huskies,

The end of another quarter of remote learning is nearly upon us, and there is meaningful hope on the horizon. Continued progress on vaccine production and distribution is encouraging, and as the weather begins to warm, we can look forward to more opportunities to safely socialize outdoors. And still, it’s as important as ever for each of us to continue making smart decisions to not reverse hard-fought gains against COVID.

As we wrap up another historic academic term, I want to again express how proud I am of our Husky community for your continued resilience, selflessness, and care for one another during these trying times. Sending you good vibes for finals, and may you (safely!) enjoy a well-deserved break.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

Staying COVID-safe over spring break: Whatever your spring break plans are, please do your part to keep yourself and those around you safe.

Vaccines on your mind? A few things to consider as COVID vaccines become more widely available:

Safety around the University: UWPD’s Citizen Reporting System allows you to file a police report online for a range of incidents, including lost property, theft, vandalism, and more.

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.

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2. Connecting with Community

Join a Virtual Library Study Room: UW Libraries is providing motivational tips, a variety of study soundtracks, and opportunities for you to meet and chat with other students:

Join Unite UW for spring 2021 to make lifelong friends through cultural exchange, story sharing, and fun bonding activities. Facilitator applications due Mar. 31, participant applications due Apr. 2 – apply now!

The Husky Seed Fund awards grants of up to $5,000 that bring to life innovative student ideas that are inclusive, impactful, and inventive. Learn more and apply (due Mar. 30).

Voyage, UW’s student-run travel magazine, is calling for submissions for their Celebration Issue. Send in your written and visual stories that explore the topic of celebration in travel! Due Mar. 14.

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

Reducing Distress through Acceptance
Acceptance can help us be reflective, objective, and cultivate wisdom, growth, and change. It can help us heal and move into different physical, mental, and emotional states when needed. Read the full post, from the UW Counseling Center.

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.

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4. Career and Internships

Spring Break = Career Readiness Week
The Career & Internship Center is providing a week of workshops and info sessions to help you envision your ideal post-pandemic future and build the skills, experience, and relationships necessary to get there.

Learn more and plan your week!

There are still jobs and internships out there, and it’s as important as ever to build your skills, experience, and network.

In February we saw a new record for jobs posted to Handshake, with 1,114 new jobs and 421 new internships posted in a single week, bringing the totals up to 6,100 jobs and 2,700 internships available to Huskies in Handshake.

In other words, there’s hope on the job front! Here are a few things you may want to check out:

Job/internship postings (undergrad):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Helpful Resources

Finals prep: Check out UW Libraries’ top 10 tips for finals success.

Course alert: Leadership in a Time of Disillusionment, a 1-credit course open to all students, features storytelling and conversation with inspiring leaders.

Catching the bloom safely: See how to watch the cherry blossoms virtually this year.

In the news: UW has launched a faculty diversity initiative to expand efforts to recruit, welcome, and retain a diverse faculty.

You can get tailored study skills tips based on your answers to UW Academic Support Programs’ brief Study Skills quiz.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

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Winter 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 4) – Husky Pawket Guide


Hi Huskies,

This week marked a profoundly heartbreaking milestone of 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. The enormity of this tragedy is staggering, and as challenging as that number is to sit with, much less try to visualize, I believe it’s important that we take a moment to do just that.

The last 12 months have been unlike any other in my lifetime, and likely the same is true for you. Many families have been forever changed. Each of us owes it to those who have been lost, to those who have lost someone, and to all those around us to do everything we can to protect the health of ourselves and others.

It may take years for us to grasp the full magnitude of this crisis, but we know today what we can and must do to minimize further deaths. I am grateful for the sacrifices to your norms, social lives, and much more that so many of you have made over the past year, and I implore you to continue doing your part to keep yourself and those around you safe.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

Some COVID safety refreshers:

UW Recreation’s new Peer Nutrition Program connects you with a nutritionist to provide individualized nutrition counseling.

Hall Health is mailing safer sex supplies to UW Seattle students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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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.

March is Women’s History Month, and you’re invited to submit a note of recognition for amazing womxn throughout the UW community – students, faculty, staff and alumni. This is not a competition – all will be honored and celebrated at the Celebrate UW Womxn event on Mar. 30.

HUB Games has re-opened: All activities are reservation-only for members of the UW community. See the details.

The D Center is relaunching the Disability Connections Blog, highlighting experiences, adventures, and insights from the UW disability community every week. Share your stories for a chance to be featured on the blog!

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

LET’S TALK
Let’s Talk connects UW students with free, confidential support from experienced UW counselors without an appointment. Counselors hold drop-in hours via videoconference to provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources.

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.

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4. Career and Internships

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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Helpful Resources

There’s still time to apply for the 2021 Husky 100:

If you are considering grad school, consider checking out Preparing For Graduate School to help you think through topics like choosing the right program, paying for grad school, and more (Mar. 2).

Riding the Wave: A Somatic Approach to Stress is a Zoom-based workshop focused on using a body approach rather than a mind approach to dealing with stress (Mar. 2 – email Andrea Salazar with the UW Counseling Center to register).

The Husky Green Awards recognize individuals and teams from all UW campuses who show environmental dedication and leadership. Nominations are due Mar. 1.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Students can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

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Winter 2021 Resources & Opportunities (Vol. 3) – Husky Pawket Guide


Hi Huskies,

Some indicators are hinting at progress in the fight against COVID-19. However, as we’ve seen, victories in the COVID context are incremental, hard-fought, and can easily be undone, particularly as the virus evolves.

Thank you all for continuing to do your part by masking up and being smart about your safety and that of those around you — these steps are making a real difference, and will be critical in paving the way for a return to normal life.

Additionally, recent criminal incidents have been cause for renewed concern and vigilance with regard to physical safety within and around the University. If you’re living around campus, one quick step you can take is to download the SafeZone app.

Contents

    1. Health and Safety
    2. Connecting with Community
    3. Mental Health Moment
    4. Career and Internships
    5. Helpful Resources


1. Health and Safety

Despite some encouraging COVID statistics, new, more contagious variants present a big risk. Behavior that was considered low-risk a few months ago may no longer be, and behavior that was already risky, like attending indoor parties, is likely even more so now.

Exercise greatly benefits our overall health and emotional well-being, and can be especially important during the gloomier months.

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.

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2. Connecting with Community

Racial justice at UW: Activism’s past and future is a panel discussion exploring the current state of activism at UW and what the future may hold. Speakers include Emile Pitre, one of the UW’s Black Student Union founders (Feb. 10).

The Q Center is accepting short clips illustrating the broad scope of the queer experience and community and highlighting the unique perspectives of LGBTQ+ voices (due Feb. 10).

The HUB craft kit is back for Valentine’s Day: Stop by the HUB between Feb. 8-12 to pick up a craft kit with supplies to make cards for your loved ones.

Join renowned pediatrician, professor, and activist Dr. Ben Danielson for the UW Diversity Series’ Black History Month Lecture (Feb. 22).

Get a free book and join the discussion: Pick up a copy of Sexual Citizens on campus now, and discuss it with the authors and other UW students on Feb. 22.

VIRTUAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The HUB’s Student Events & Activities page highlights opportunities to connect with other Huskies.

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3. Mental Health Moment

Peer Wellness Coaching is a new, free service out of UW LiveWell to help students strengthen and enhance personal well-being, solve problems effectively, and work toward intentional change in their lives and self. A PWC appointment is a collaborative process between you and your Peer Wellness Coach to identify areas of growth and barriers to success. Learn more and schedule.

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.

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4. Career and Internships

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):

Job/internship postings (grad):

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.

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5. Helpful Resources

Applications are open for the 2021 HUB Awards, recognizing the remarkable contributions that students, RSOs, and staff/faculty RSOs make every year (due Feb. 15).

There’s a job for that: Take this 3-question quiz to learn what College of Arts & Sciences alumni with similar interests have done since graduating.

Mobile ordering has arrived: Check out Dub Grub, UW’s new mobile dining app.

Students can request academic accommodations at any time through the Disability Resources for Students office. Learn more about accommodations.

Applications for the 2021 Husky 100 are now open. The Husky 100 recognizes 100 students each year who are making the most of their Husky Experience.

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