Huskies light up the world with Purple Pride every year on W Day, our celebration of the University of Washington and all things Husky.
Beginning in 2011 as the University’s 150th anniversary celebration, W Day now lives on as an annual community-wide celebration of school pride.
Beyond the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses, the party extends around the world, as Huskies everywhere throw on their favorite gear and share their love for the UW. W Day also marks the start of Homecoming weekend. The whole University community comes together for a variety of events and a taste of student life — with on-campus surprises, the Homecoming football game and more.
See our favorite photos and read stories of Huskies who exemplify the UW spirit.
Meet some W Day icons of Husky spirit
A master of disguise
For the Foster School’s Barry Erickson, Captain Husky is a family affair.
A dog handler extraordinaire
Elena Vega de Soto is a familiar face — the person responsible for running alongside Dubs at athletic events.
A fish-throwing drummer
Ryan Shapero has made the Husky experience his own: tossing salmon at Pike Place Market and keeping the beat on the Husky Marching Band drumline.
A pair of record-breaking track stars
Twin sisters and Husky teammates Hana and Amanda Moll are soaring over collegiate pole vault records.
Scenes from campus
Huskies around the world show off their Purple Pride
