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Pawket Guide: Autumn 2026, Volume 2
October 21, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Husky, It鈥檚 hard to believe, but 1/3 of autumn quarter has already gone by. It feels like you all just got here! As we continue to settle into the quarter, now is the time to stay focused. Find the…
Student Life welcomes new Associate Vice President Felipe Martinez
October 20, 2026
We sat down at the end of September for a conversation with Associate Vice President for Student Life Felipe Martinez, who began in his role in August 2026. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tell us about your background and career. I came into the field of higher education to be able…
Pawket Guide: Autumn 2026, Volume 1
October 7, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Husky, To our new students, welcome! And to our returning students, welcome back! For those of you who are new to the UW, I鈥檓 Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life, and I鈥檓 so excited to start this…
Creating community and building leaders: Unite UW celebrates 10 years of impact
October 5, 2026
The 天美影视传媒 Seattle campus is a big place. It often takes time for new students to make meaningful connections 鈥� especially international students, who can face unique challenges in meeting people. The Unite UW program is changing that, one quarter at a time. A cultural exchange program that connects international and domestic students,…
Welcome back, Huskies! Meet Purple
September 24, 2026
Fall quarter brings new classes, new goals, and plenty of things to juggle. As you settle into new routines and find your footing, you may be curious about how AI can support your learning and work. You may already be familiar with AI tools, or you may be considering using them for the first time.…
UW Housing & Food Services recognized for outstanding service in campus housing
August 3, 2026
In recognition of their exceptional leadership and service in campus housing, UW鈥檚 Housing & Food Services team received the Presidential Service Award at the Association of College and University Housing Officers鈥揑nternational (ACUHO-I) annual conference last month. The Presidential Service Award recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on ACUHO-I and the campus housing profession…
ASUW funding supports immigration cases at Student Legal Services
July 20, 2026
UW Seattle students who need legal support for immigration-related issues will be able to receive assistance from Student Legal Services free of charge in the coming academic year, thanks to legislation passed by ASUW in spring 2026. The ASUW bill, approved on April 23, 2026, allocates $5,000 to SLS beginning July 1 鈥渋n solidarity and…
Meet Purple: UW's generative AI tool is now available to students
July 15, 2026
Starting July 15, 2026, all UW students can use Purple, UW鈥檚 generative AI tool designed to help you learn, create and explore new ideas in a secure, University-managed environment. Purple is available for you to try whenever it鈥檚 helpful, whether you鈥檙e brainstorming, organizing notes, generating practice questions or working through complex concepts. Learn more about…
New short-term internship program builds skills and opportunities
June 16, 2026
A new short-term internship program from the Career & Internship Center will benefit both students and units across the UW by providing focused learning experiences over four weeks this summer. The Summer Project-Based Learning Program matches students seeking internship experience with departments that have discrete, well-defined projects that can be completed in a month. It…
Spring 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
May 27, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Husky, Congratulations on reaching the end of this academic year! These last few weeks have been difficult, and I know many of us are still feeling a range of emotions as we mourn the devastating killing of Juniper Blessing.…