{"id":2109,"date":"2021-01-25T17:14:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T17:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/?page_id=2109"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:26:44","slug":"blog-posts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/community-connections\/blog-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"UWCFD news"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"shortcode-blogroll\">\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/the-gift-we-often-forget-water-near-and-far\/\">The Gift We Often Forget: Water, Near and Far<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/epub_Drought_800x800_webp-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Low storage in Lake Kachess, one of five reservoirs in the Yakima Basin, in fall 2025. Courtesy Washington State Department of Ecology\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Low storage in Lake Kachess, one of five reservoirs in the Yakima Basin, in fall 2025. Courtesy Washington State Department of Ecology Did you know Washington just declared its fourth consecutive year of statewide drought? On April 8, the Washington State Department of Ecology issued an emergency drought declaration for the entire state, a record&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/the-gift-we-often-forget-water-near-and-far\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Gift We Often Forget: Water, Near and Far\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/6676\/\">National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Organizations That Change Lives<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Senior woman volunteer with team cleaning up street, community service concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy senior woman volunteer with team cleaning up street, community service concept Think about the last time you dropped a few cans in a food bank bin, cheered on a charity 5K or clicked \"donate\" after seeing a cause that moved you. Chances are, a nonprofit has touched your life in ways you might not&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/6676\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Organizations That Change Lives\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/celebrate-your-canine-friends-this-national-dog-month\/\">Paws, Play and Purpose: Celebrating National Dog Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/20220407_Husky-Giving-Day_-190-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dubs giving a high five\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate your canine friends this National Dog Month The University of Washington is ably represented by our top dog, Dubs. His floof and Husky spirit bring smiles to all he encounters. For many staff, getting their picture with Dubs is a highlight of working at the UW. It was for this author. Dogs enrich our&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/celebrate-your-canine-friends-this-national-dog-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Paws, Play and Purpose: Celebrating National Dog Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/beyond-the-bookshelf-what-your-library-card-can-really-do\/\">Beyond the Bookshelf: What Your Library Card Can Really Do<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/suzzallo-at-night-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Suzzallo at night\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check out the wonders of modern libraries You might think of your local library as a place to check out a book, use a computer or print out a document. But modern libraries offer so much more than loaning books \u2014 their services and programs have expanded in ways that might genuinely surprise you. With&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/beyond-the-bookshelf-what-your-library-card-can-really-do\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Beyond the Bookshelf: What Your Library Card Can Really Do\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/03\/help-those-impacted-by-the-fires-in-spokane\/\">Help those impacted by the fires in Spokane<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 3, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/spokane-fire-2-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Spokane fire\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Devastating wildfires are surrounding Spokane, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands of people. Firefighters fight to save homes from the Old Trails fire as it spreads into neighborhoods off Indian Trail on Saturday in Spokane. (Tyler Tjomsland \/ The Spokesman-Review) Three wildfires on the edges of Spokane surged over the weekend, damaging hundreds&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/03\/help-those-impacted-by-the-fires-in-spokane\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Help those impacted by the fires in Spokane\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-gift-only-you-can-give-why-blood-donation-matters-this-summer\/\">The Gift Only You Can Give: Why Blood Donation Matters This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/blood-drive-750x450-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two people celebrate giving blood at a donation drive\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/blood-drive-750x450-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/blood-drive-750x450-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/blood-drive-750x450-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Donate Blood and Save Lives Have you ever considered donating blood? There's always a need and the impact is greater than you might think. Every pint of blood donated has the potential to save up to three lives. Why your donation matters \u2014 especially right now Summer is one of the most critical times of&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-gift-only-you-can-give-why-blood-donation-matters-this-summer\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Gift Only You Can Give: Why Blood Donation Matters This Summer\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/understanding-disability-pride-month\/\">Understanding Disability Pride Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0 Every July, Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community. The timing is intentional: July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark legislation that broke down barriers and changed lives across the country. This year's theme is \"The World Works Better with Us.\"&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/understanding-disability-pride-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Understanding Disability Pride Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/make-a-splash-stay-safe-water-safety-tips-for-summer\/\">Make a splash, stay safe: water safety tips for summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sister and brother on the beach at sunset, rear view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-45x45.jpeg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be water-safe this summer Summer in the Pacific Northwest is something special. Hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, fishing, open water swimming\u2026we really do live in a place with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to getting outside. And with all that outdoor abundance comes an important reminder: enjoying our waters means being water-safe.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/make-a-splash-stay-safe-water-safety-tips-for-summer\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Make a splash, stay safe: water safety tips for summer\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-great-outdoors-why-outside-time-matters-for-kids\/\">The great outdoors: why outside time matters for kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_280670192-1-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Caucasian girl and boy looking at plants grass in park through magnifying glass.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why playing outdoors is important for kids We all have a sense that being outside is good for us but pinning down exactly why can be surprisingly tricky. Here's a look at what's really going on when kids spend time outdoors and why it matters more than you might think. Fresh air There's something unmistakably&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-great-outdoors-why-outside-time-matters-for-kids\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about The great outdoors: why outside time matters for kids\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/understanding-air-quality-what-pacific-northwesterners-need-to-know-about-wildfire-smoke\/\">Understanding Air Quality: What Pacific Northwesterners Need to Know About Wildfire Smoke<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Seattle skyline on a very smoky day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: What You Need to Know Wildfire season is here, and while air quality in the Pacific Northwest is safe most of the time, many of us still remember October 2022, when Seattle briefly ranked as the most polluted city on Earth. That kind of event is a good reminder that&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/understanding-air-quality-what-pacific-northwesterners-need-to-know-about-wildfire-smoke\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Understanding Air Quality: What Pacific Northwesterners Need to Know About Wildfire Smoke\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/01\/nourishing-kids-all-summer-long\/\">Nourishing kids all summer long<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shot of school lunchboxes with various healthy nutritious meals on stone background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nutritious, plant-forward meals help children grow, stay energized and make the most of their summer months. But when school is out, the reliable school meals that many families depend on disappear, and summer can quickly become a time of real uncertainty around food. Understanding the need Food insecurity and under-nutrition are closely connected challenges that&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/01\/nourishing-kids-all-summer-long\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nourishing kids all summer long\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/juneteenth-2026-a-celebration-of-freedom-a-call-to-action\/\">Juneteenth 2026: A celebration of freedom, a call to action<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/06\/juneteenth-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Juneteenth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/06\/juneteenth-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/06\/juneteenth-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/06\/juneteenth-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/06\/juneteenth-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Known by many names, including Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day, it marks the announcement made on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved people were free following the end of the Civil War.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/juneteenth-2026-a-celebration-of-freedom-a-call-to-action\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Juneteenth 2026: A celebration of freedom, a call to action\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/pride-month-at-the-uw-and-beyond\/\">Pride Month at the UW and Beyond<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Pride-Month-events-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pride Month events\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Pride-Month-events-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Pride-Month-events-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Pride-Month-events-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Colorful rainbow gay pride flag being waved in the breeze by a hand wearing a sweatband Celebrate Pride Month\u00a0 June is Pride Month, celebrated in recognition of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was among the key catalysts for the Gay Liberation Movement. Pride Month celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, honors those whose&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/pride-month-at-the-uw-and-beyond\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Pride Month at the UW and Beyond\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/recreate-responsibly-this-summer\/\">Recreate Responsibly This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/05\/20220814_Future-Rivers-Skagit_0837-scaled-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Students of the Future Rivers learn about Ross Dam re licensing\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Summer is almost here! With warmer days ahead, there\u2019s no better time to get outside and enjoy everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, fishing, open water swimming. When it comes to outdoor recreation, we live in a place worth celebrating. Just make sure you\u2019re celebrating safely so you&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/recreate-responsibly-this-summer\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Recreate Responsibly This Summer\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/wildfire-season-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/\">Wildfire Season 2026: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"R (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2014 Chiwaukum Creek wildfire in Washington \/ Michael Stanford Wildfire season in the western U.S. has grown longer, more unpredictable and more devastating for people and wildlife in recent years. Smoky skies and poor air quality are increasingly the norm across the region and 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/wildfire-season-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Wildfire Season 2026: What You Need to Know\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/breaking-the-silence-how-we-can-reduce-mental-health-stigma-together\/\">Breaking the Silence: How We Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma Together<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/05\/Mental-Health-Awareness-web-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mental Health Awareness Month vector illustration with green ribbon and flowers. Human abstract profile with green ribbon, Mental health awareness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/05\/Mental-Health-Awareness-web-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/05\/Mental-Health-Awareness-web-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/05\/Mental-Health-Awareness-web-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mental Health Awareness Month vector illustration with green ribbon and flowers. Human abstract profile with green ribbon, Mental health awareness May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, a designation in place since 1949. It is a time to focus or refocus on self-care, recognize the importance of mental health and honor the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/breaking-the-silence-how-we-can-reduce-mental-health-stigma-together\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Breaking the Silence: How We Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma Together\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month\/\">Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Instagram Post in Charcoal Dark Orange Bold Patterns Style\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style-375x375.jpg 375w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Asian-American-and-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-Instagram-Post-in-Charcoal-Dark-Orange-Bold-Patterns-Style.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>May is recognized as National Asian American, Native Hawai\u2019ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have enriched American life for centuries. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/supporting-well-being-at-every-age-during-older-americans-month\/\">Supporting Well-Being at Every Age During Older Americans Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/Active-aging-Featured-L-L-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Active aging Featured L &amp; L\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every May, Older Americans Month recognizes the vital contributions older adults make to communities across the nation. Launched in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, this annual observance highlights the importance of helping older adults stay active, connected and engaged in community and social life. The 2026 theme, \u201cChampion Your Health,\u201d emphasizes prevention, wellness and empowering&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/supporting-well-being-at-every-age-during-older-americans-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Supporting Well-Being at Every Age During Older Americans Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/08\/thank-you-for-making-the-2025-uwcfd-campaign-a-success\/\">Thank you for making the 2025 UWCFD Campaign a success!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">April 8, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Diapers-scaled-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Diapers\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in this year\u2019s workplace giving campaign. Together, we\u00a0raised $1,796,139, including nearly $26,000 for our featured nonprofit, WestSide Baby (WSB) and welcomed 400+ new donors! Your generosity didn\u2019t stop there. Departments hosted diaper drives that collected more than 3,000 diapers. We filled the minivan three times to deliver&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/08\/thank-you-for-making-the-2025-uwcfd-campaign-a-success\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Thank you for making the 2025 UWCFD Campaign a success!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/01\/earth-day-2026-our-power-our-planet\/\">Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">April 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 that brings people together to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 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