Week 1
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Winter Dawg Daze Kickoff 11:30a-1:00p (Drop-in Event) HUB Lyceum
Join us at the Winter Dawg Daze Kickoff and Resource Fair! We’ll have free food and information about campus resources! Register for kickoff at uwdawgdaze.com!
**Kickoff will be followed by Study Spot & Caffeination Tours at 1:15pm**
Trivia @ Schultzy’s 7:15p Meet @ MGH 120
Test your trivia skills at this popular weekly event at this University District staple!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Meet the Greeks 12:00p-3:00p MGH Commons
Curious about joining a sorority? Come out to ‘Meet the Greeks’ hosted by Panhellenic Association and talk to chapter representatives. Learn about what sorority life at the UW has to offer and how to join!
Tour for Student Veterans 2:30p-3:30p MGH 120
Join HUMV, the veteran student group, for a guided tour of the campus. All new transitioning veterans are invited to attend this program for an introduction to the campus and the veteran community.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Passport to Pizza Event HUB Street 12:00p-1:00p
Check out Off Campus Housing, Housing and Food Services, the Foundation For International Understanding Through Students, and the Commuter Commons all in one spot at the Passport to Pizza event in the HUB. Stop by each of these organization’s tables and you will earn yourself some FREE pizza! See you in the HUB on January 10th.
Commuter Meet-Up 11:30a-1:30p (Drop-in Event) Commuter Commons, HUB 141
Visit the Commuter Commons! It is our campus space dedicated to commuting students. Grab a free fresh cup of coffee, a snack and meet new people! You might even meet a carpool buddy for winter quarter.
EXPD Community Engagement 101: Volunteering in Schools and Non-Profits 1:30p-2:30p MGH 171
Discover public service and community volunteering opportunities available to UW students. You will learn how to obtain academic credit, work-study funding, and scholarships for your service. Find the resources you need to make an impact now.
Winter Quarter Firesides: Sam Lim, Creator of Scholarship Junkies 4:30p 1st Floor Fireplace @ the HUB
Join the Husky Leadership Initiative in learning about leadership through intimate conversations with local leaders. Sam Lim is the founder of Scholarship Junkies, a Seattle-based scholarship resource program that provides applicants with advice and essay feedback to help them become more competitive.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Undergraduate Research 12:30p-2:00p MGH 171
Programs Luncheon
Join our Undergraduate Research Leaders for a FREE lunch. We’ll be talking about how to get involved with
undergraduate research on campus, and how to tap into numerous resources to help you along the way.
Week 2
Monday, January 14, 2013
Commuter Meet-Up 11:30a-1:30p (Drop-in Event) Commuter Commons, HUB 141
Visit the Commuter Commons! It is our campus space dedicated to commuting students. Grab a free fresh cup of coffee, a snack and meet new people! You might even meet a carpool buddy for winter quarter…
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Swag Swap & Rally Spot: 4:45p-5:15p Commuter Commons, HUB 141
Women’s Basketball vs. WSU
Come exchange gear from other colleges and universities for a new Husky T-shirt. We will head straight to the game after the swap.
Women’s Basketball vs. WSU 5:30p Alaska Airlines Arena at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion FREE with Husky Card.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Swag Swap & Rally Spot: 4:45p-5:15p Commuter Commons, HUB 141
Men’s Basketball vs. Colorado
Come exchange gear from other colleges and universities for a new Husky T-shirt. We will head straight to the game after the swap.
Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball Vs. Colorado 5:30p Alaska Airlines Arena at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion
If you didn’t win tickets from FYP, you can still go to the Husky Ticket Office to purchase tickets at the student rate of $11 with your Husky Card.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
CLUE Writing Center: 3:30p-5:00p Commuter Commons, HUB 141
College Writing Tips
This will be an interactive look at the key differences between high school/community college writing and
university writing and inform you of the resources available at Odegaard Writing Resource Center and Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment have to offer.
Week 3
Monday, January 21, 2013
MLK Jr. Day of Service 9:00a-3:00p HUB Lyceum
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center has partnered with the United Way of King County to coordinate a variety of service projects with local nonprofit organizations on the MLK Holiday. Visit uwdawgdaze.com to register for the Dawg Daze volunteer team. Families Welcome!Sign up here for MLK Jr. Day of Service
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Introduction to Prezi 10:00a – 11:00a Allen Library (South), Research Commons Red C
This session will cover the basics of creating and sharing presentations with Prezi http://prezi.com/. Learn when to use Prezi, basics of creating a presentation, tips for easy editing of presentations and how to create and publish your Prezi.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Winter Quarter Firesides: Dr. Luis Fraga, UW Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement 4:30p @ Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Join the Husky Leadership Initiative in learning about leadership through local leaders. Dr. Fraga is the VP for Faculty Advancement and his research specializes in the politics of race and ethnicity. He also serves on President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
Week 4
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
ASUW and FYP Comedy Show – Kane 130
Come see Hannibal Buress, one of the hottest young comedians in the Business. He has written for Saturday Night Live, NBC’s 30 Rock, and co-hosts the Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim. He’s had appearances on Louie and 30 Rock. Buress has performed on several late night talkshows such as The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Lopez Tonight, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Conan. You will be able to purchase tickets for this event for $8. Check back on January 7 to see when tickets go on sale and where you can get them!