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July 13, 2023

GSA: Making the most of your Summer

Happy summer! Whether you are working in a job off or on campus, enrolled in courses, or developing your capstone or research project, below are activities that can help you make the most of your experience as a graduate student and as a whole person. Dedicate time to rest and have fun. We acknowledge that…


July 11, 2023

HFS: Eating on Campus this Summer (Where to find All You Can Eat)

West campus locations District Market, Alder Hall Husky Grind Café in District Market, Alder Hall Husky Grind Café, Mercer Court Local Point, Lander Hall Pagliacci Pizza in Local Point, Lander Hall North campus locations Center Table, Willow Hall Center Table is excited to offer All-You-Care-To-Eat dining this summer, including special pricing for our guests. Denny Café, Oak…


July 10, 2023

Redmond, WA: Derby Days – 7/14 & 7/15

This free summer event, rooted historically in friendly competition, features bike races, local food vendors, parades, live music, craft vendors, carnival rides, a drone light show, and more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate with the community on July 14 and 15 at the City Hall Campus.  More Information 


July 6, 2023

Summer in Seattle Recommendations

The Assistant Director of International Student Advising was leaving UW. Before she left, we wanted to share a few recommendations for summer in Seattle! Ballard Seafood Fest While living in Seattle, you’ve got to try seafood and there’s no cooler neighborhood than Ballard to try some! Pike Place Market I’m obsessed with with Pike Place….


June 29, 2023

Go see a Cool Museum!

Here’s a collection of low-cost and free Museums to take in what cool in Seattle. Check the link for current price, hours and events at each.  Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture – *UW Student (Limit 1 per Husky card holder) and Free admission 1st Thursday of every month The Burke Museum, the oldest…


Seattle Swimming Beaches 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation will open six swimming beaches, with lifeguards, for summer 2023. Beaches will open beginning Saturday, June 24, 2023. Lifeguards are on duty on good weather days, weekdays noon–7 p.m., and weekends 11 a.m.–7 p.m., through Labor Day. Check Seattle’s swimming beaches page for current status. The city strongly discourages swimming without lifeguards present. Madison Park…


May 11, 2023

U-Pass: Plan your hiking adventure with Trailhead Direct – 5/13 to 9/4

Trailhead Direct is a seasonal service (May 13 – September 4, 2023) by King County Metro that operates on weekends and designated holidays, which are Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4), and Labor Day (Monday, July 4).  Currently, they are offering travel from Capital Hill to Mount Si for hiking.  trailhead-direct-2023-mt.-si-brochure-web-version



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