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November 18, 2025
Last Week to Give Activities
It’s almost here, the final week of the 2025 UW Combined Fund Drive! For the first week of December, we’ve got a great lineup of online and in-person activities to celebrate making a difference together! We’ve got all kinds of fun things planned to wrap up the campaign and we hope you’ll join us for…
November 5, 2025
Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
Many of us are related or at least know someone who has served in our lives, be it the army, navy, marines or air force, so let’s honor and remember all those who’ve served and done their duty. The University of Washington has a history of supporting students on the GI Bill, providing an esteemed educational…
August 13, 2025
Protect yourself from poor air quality during this fire season
Wildfire season is upon us, and though the air quality in the Pacific Northwest is at safe levels most of the time, many will remember our dubious honor in October of 2022 when Seattle had the worst air quality in the world and want to be prepared. When to stay inside: If the air smells…
July 8, 2025
Help those impacted by floods in Texas
Over the 4th of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas leaving more than 100 dead and more missing. More than 850 people have been rescued. Early Thursday morning, a flood watch was issued. Rivers began rising on Friday, July 4. People near the river were urged to seek higher ground as the Guadalupe…
May 28, 2025
Happy Pride Month! How to get involved, get support or give support
In recognition of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which – among other factors – prompted the Gay Liberation Movement, June is Pride Month. Pride month celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, honors those whose lives were lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS, and serves as a catalyst for equity advocacy. This June, Seattle Pride…
April 28, 2025
Listening, Learning, Including: Shifting the Autism Dialogue
April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to deepen our understanding of this complex developmental disability. According to The Autism Society of America, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, or just Autism, capitalized) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, ability to communicate, ability to…
May is Older Americans Month
Promoting health in an aging population Every year in May, Older Americans Month recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation. Started by President Gerald Ford in 1976, the focus of this month is helping older population maintain involvement in community and social activities. Â This engagement helps prevent abuse and neglect. At the start…
April 2, 2025
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.  This year’s Earth Day theme is Our Power, Our Planet, inviting people around the world to unite behind renewable energy and increase the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. Individuals are encouraged to learn more about and advocate…
March 7, 2025
This Women’s History Month – Moving Forward Together
This year’s theme focuses on women educating and inspiring generations. Meant to highlight and support women, this year focuses on women who have dedicated their lives to “education, mentorship, leadership to shape them minds and futures of all generations.” Teaching is a role that has been considered “women’s work”, but it serves a powerful role…
March 5, 2025
March is developmental disabilities awareness month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized annually in March, through presidential proclamation, as an opportunity to celebrate the inclusion of people with disabilities in civic and social life to create strong and diverse communities. The month also provides the catalyst to raise awareness about the many barriers that people with disabilities still face in achieving…
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