Welcome Table for Advancement's Newest Staff
As one of Advancement’s newest staff members, you’re invited to swing by the People and Culture Welcome Table before Shop Talk on Tuesday, November 18. You’ll find us just outside the HUB Ballroom. Stop by after 1:30 p.m. for your Welcome Table perks—pick up your nametag, grab a snack, meet fellow new staff, and update your UA Passport!
Shop Talk is Advancement’s twice-a-year, department-wide gathering where we hear updates on the campaign, marketing insights, campus partnerships and where we also get to celebrate our colleagues through UA’s formal recognition program.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Outside of HUB Ballroom. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: New University Advancement staff under 1 year of service.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:30 PM.
FYI - Advancement's Shop Talk
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: HUB Ballroom. Accessibility Contact: Lindsay Blackie. Event Types: Meetings.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 4
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Advancement New Staff Welcome (Invitation Only)
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Washington Commons. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Meetings.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Years of Service Milestone Luncheon with Mary Gresch (Invitation Only)
We’re delighted to honor employees celebrating a major service milestone — 15, 20, 25 years, and beyond at this special luncheon. Your dedication and contributions have helped to shape the success of our Advancement community. Please join Mary Gresch and your fellow honorees for lunch as we celebrate your achievements together.
DATE: Thursday, December 4, 2025, LOCATION: WA Commons Conference Room, TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. RSVP by November 20, 2025, We look forward to seeing you there!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Washington Commons. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: University Advancement staff.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sugar & Spice Soiree - UA Cookie Swap
Let’s wrap up the year with something sweet! You’re invited to our Sugar & Spice Soirée, a University Advancement cookie swap that’s all about celebrating the season through cookies, connection and community.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 3–4 p.m.
Location: Petersen Room, Suzzallo Library
Here’s how it works: Bring two dozen cookies (homemade or store-bought) , You’ll get to take home two dozen cookies from the swap , Not planning to swap? No worries, we’ll have extra cookies so everyone can enjoy Whether you’re a baker, a buyer or just a cookie enthusiast, we’d love for you to join us for this sweet celebration.
Let’s end the year on a high note — with sugar, spice and a dash of holiday cheer!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: Petersen Room. Accessibility Contact: Sarah Eytinge. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 5
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 5
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 6
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Building Resilience to Address Change & Uncertain Times Workshop for Adv Ops Unit
Building Resilience to Address Change & Uncertain Times
In this workshop, Megan Kennedy, Director of the UW Resilience Lab, will introduce resilience-based skills and mindsets that support our capacity to address change and deal with uncertain times. The session will include: An overview of resilience concepts and practices , Experiential components and small group discussions , Time for questions and answers , Resources for ongoing learning and development, Details:
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Tower T-22 Floor, Ravenna Training Room.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University Of Washington Tower Building T (UWTT). Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Advancement Operations Staff.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 6
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 7
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Advancement Speed Puzzle Showdown
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Denise Lin. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: University Advancement staff.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 7
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 8
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 8
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.