Provided here is notification that the January 8, 2019 CUCAC meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled CUCAC meeting falls on February 12, 2019.
News and Updates
President Cauce sees Jumpstart in action
President Ana Mari Cauce visited UW students volunteering in the Jumpstart Program at the Jos茅 Mart铆 Child Development Center on November 27. Through this program, students work in preschool classrooms serving economically disadvantaged children. They use research-based curriculum to help develop children鈥檚 oral language and social and emotional skills.
No December CUCAC meeting
Please note that there is no December CUCAC meeting. The next scheduled CUCAC meeting falls on January 8, 2019.
UW Participates in JBLM Value of Life Event
天美影视传媒 Associate Professor Jennifer Stuber spoke with service members of the 593d Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as part of their two-day Value of Life training event. This annual event aims to strengthen soldiers鈥� value of life, resiliency and readiness. Other speakers at this training included Laura Boye and Megan Kennedy. This is part of an ongoing effort to better connect UW with Joint Base Lewis-McChord through shared speakers, campus visits and other events.
President Cauce鈥檚 visit to the University District Food Bank
Did you know the U District has one of the city鈥檚 busiest food banks? Since 1983, the University District Food Bank has been helping people from six different zip code areas by providing access to healthy food and life-changing resources.
President Cauce and members of the University鈥檚 Office of External Affairs visited the food bank in October to see this key community resource in action and learn about UW鈥檚 numerous connections. Executive Director Joe Gruber provided a thorough and passionate description of the organization鈥檚 programs beyond offering nutritious food through its walk-in, supermarket-style food bank four days a week.
For example, friendly staff can help food bank visitors determine if they鈥檙e eligible for food stamps and apply online. Additionally, people who have difficulty visiting the food bank in person can apply for the organization鈥檚 Home Delivery program, which relies on volunteers to distribute weekly bags of groceries to eligible recipients.
Their rooftop farm provides space for growing vegetables, other fresh produce and even boasts its own beehives. Now that鈥檚 local produce!
Being hungry isn鈥檛 a recipe for good learning. The Packs For Kids program sends meals and snacks home each weekend with children who rely on free or reduced school lunches during the week. A collaboration with eight local partner schools, the program offers nutritious and age-appropriate food.
Huskies are regularly found among the food bank鈥檚 numerous weekly volunteers, preparing food for distribution, tending the rooftop garden and serving in other much-needed positions. The food bank鈥檚 summer 2018 newsletter mentioned that during a busy week, volunteers might provide up to 500 hours of help!
The University is proud to support the work of this key community asset.