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June 29, 2023

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 23, 2023

UW SKY: Campus Happiness Retreat – June 2-4 or July 14-16 (Scholarship Available)

SKY Campus Happiness Retreat SKY Club at SIU is hosting a special evidence-based online SKY Campus Happiness Retreat on June 2-4 2023, also on July 14-16 2023, to empower students with effective tools to de-stress, boost focus and productivity, increase happiness and positive emotion, and gain mental clarity. The flier and application link are attached. This online SKY Happiness Retreat will be taught by…


May 22, 2023

New Accessibility at the UW website!

New Accessibility at the UW website: In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, UW launched a new centralized accessibility website. Check out the resources on accessible technology, wayfinding, events, and disability inclusion! This website supports the UW community by making it easier to: Find accessibility-related resources at the three campuses and UW Medicine. Locate resources to learn how we can…


May 18, 2023

UW Libraries: UW Thesis and Dissertations Workshop – 5/25, 2:00 p.m.

Once again, the Libraries will be offering a workshop on the publishing and copyright issues that students may face when writing and distributing their theses or dissertations. If you would be willing to forward this notice to your students I would very much appreciate it. If you’re interested yourselves you are also welcome to attend! “UW Theses and Dissertations” will be held online on Thursday, May…


May 17, 2023

2023 End-of-Year Celebration for International Graduate Students – 6/2, register by 5/31

Friday, June 2, 2023, 5 pm – 6:30 pm wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kTRqcaHUJVGuPVEY9 | Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/int) Registration required: https://forms.gle/zWdjdm6zBFFifxyL6. Please register you and your guests no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, May 31. All international graduate students are invited to join this event to celebrate accomplishments with peers. Featured speakers—university leaders and current and former…


May 15, 2023

UW Farm and Dirty Dozen RSO: Plant sale at the Center for Urban Horticulture- 5/20, 10:00 a.m.

If all this sun inspires you to grow food and/or celebrate, please consider attending this plant sale and festival or passing it on to your students or both! Center for Urban Horticulture May 20th 10 am – 2 pm


May 11, 2023

EHS: Prevent heat-related illness

As outdoor temperatures warm up, University units and personnel are reminded to start preparing for ways to work safely outdoors and prevent heat-related illness. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) safety requirements for outdoor workers are summarized on the EH&S Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage, including Outdoor Heat Exposure safety training and an Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevention…


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


May 10, 2023

Questions or Concerns for Yourself or a Friend’s Well-being

If you have questions or concerns for yourself or a friend’s well-being, please review important resources below: Safecampus: To discuss safety and wellbeing concerns for yourself or others. Trained specialists will take your call and connect you with appropriate resources and are available by calling 206-685-SAFE (206-685-7233) and the new After-hours resource page. Call 911:…


ECE: Student Emergency Support Fund

The ECE Student Emergency Support Fund serves as an avenue of financial support for ECE students experiencing severe financial hardship. Please review the ECE Student Emergency Support Fund website for full details on eligibility, how to apply, and other resources that may be able to assist you. Please note: As we have limited funds, we…



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