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UA Happy Hour

Wind down after work with colleagues at the UA Happy Hour on April 15th! Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar, and time to connect with colleagues from across Advancement.    Event Details  When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 3:30p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Where: UW Club (4020 E. Stevens Way NE)  What to expect: Light appetizers will be provided. A complimentary drink ticket will be provided for each attendee, and drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Denise Lin. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: UWAA. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. UW Club.

Advancement's New Staff Welcome (invitation only)

The April 16, 2026 Advancement New Staff Welcome will take place from 2:00–4:00 p.m. in UW Tower’s Washington Commons and is part of Advancement’s New Staff Programming. These Welcome events are held approximately every four months and are a required in-person event for new Advancement staff. Each session is designed to foster connection and shared understanding across the department. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower Building S (UWTS). Campus room: UW Tower, Washington Commons. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Advancement's Executive Strategy Team and People and Culture Team. Target Audience: Advancement staff within their first six months of employment with UA. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

UA Management Foundation - Session 12

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. Event sponsors: People and Culture. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only). Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

L.E.A.D. - Session 13

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 Complex (SFCO). Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: People and Culture. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Be REAL Spring Series

This spring, Advancement continues to partner with the UW Resilience Lab to offer the Be REAL program to University Advancement staff. Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) is a six-week program that builds well-being through cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness, and compassion practices. Each 90-minute session will be held in-person at the UW Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 29 through June 3, 2026 (with the exception of the May 13th session - location TBD).  . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93762914385. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Advancement's People and Culture Team. Target Audience: all Advancement staff. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Be REAL Spring Series

This spring, Advancement continues to partner with the UW Resilience Lab to offer the Be REAL program to University Advancement staff. Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) is a six-week program that builds well-being through cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness, and compassion practices. Each 90-minute session will be held in-person at the UW Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 29 through June 3, 2026 (with the exception of the May 13th session - location TBD).  . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93762914385. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Advancement's People and Culture Team. Target Audience: all Advancement staff. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Safe, Secure and Supported Part I (May 6)

The People and Culture team is offering a spring 2026 session of Safe, Secure and Supported Training Part I: Individual Skill Development on May 6, 2026.   Safe, Secure and Supported Training Part I is designed to help us collectively build a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. This session will offer practical strategies to navigate difficult interactions with care and confidence, while strengthening a culture of trust and accountability. Part II will be provided in  2027.       Registration Required Please register for the 90-minute training session on the Advancement Learning Platform (ALP). Training Content Notice The content of this training will include discussing identity-based harm and sexual harassment. The trainer will allude to other forms of violence but will not discuss them in detail. We will do our best to make a learning space where we can engage bravely, empathetically and thoughtfully with this potentially difficult content.     The University of Washington is… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Lindsey Friessnig. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: People and Culture. Target Audience: University Advancement Staff. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

L.E.A.D. - Session 14

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 Complex (SFCO). Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: People and Culture. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Be REAL Spring Series

This spring, Advancement continues to partner with the UW Resilience Lab to offer the Be REAL program to University Advancement staff. Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) is a six-week program that builds well-being through cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness, and compassion practices. Each 90-minute session will be held in-person at the UW Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 29 through June 3, 2026 (with the exception of the May 13th session - location TBD).  . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93762914385. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Advancement's People and Culture Team. Target Audience: all Advancement staff. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

UA Mentorship Program Celebration Event

Current UA Mentorship Program participants will join the UA Mentorship Committee and guest speakers to celebrate success stories from the program. A happy hour reception will follow speaker presentations.  UA Mentorship Program participants will receive an Outlook invite with additional details closer to the event. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uahr@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: People and Culture. Target Audience: 2025-2026 UA Mentorship Program Mentees and Mentors. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. UW Club: 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195.

Be REAL Spring Series

This spring, Advancement continues to partner with the UW Resilience Lab to offer the Be REAL program to University Advancement staff. Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) is a six-week program that builds well-being through cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness, and compassion practices. Each 90-minute session will be held in-person at the UW Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 29 through June 3, 2026 (with the exception of the May 13th session - location TBD).  . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93762914385. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Advancement's People and Culture Team. Target Audience: all Advancement staff. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

L.E.A.D. - Session 14

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 Complex (SFCO). Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: People and Culture. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Be REAL Spring Series

This spring, Advancement continues to partner with the UW Resilience Lab to offer the Be REAL program to University Advancement staff. Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) is a six-week program that builds well-being through cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness, and compassion practices. Each 90-minute session will be held in-person at the UW Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 29 through June 3, 2026 (with the exception of the May 13th session - location TBD).  . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93762914385. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Advancement's People and Culture Team. Target Audience: all Advancement staff. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Be REAL Spring Series

This spring, Advancement continues to partner with the UW Resilience Lab to offer the Be REAL program to University Advancement staff. Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) is a six-week program that builds well-being through cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness, and compassion practices. Each 90-minute session will be held in-person at the UW Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 29 through June 3, 2026 (with the exception of the May 13th session - location TBD).  . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93762914385. Campus room: UW Club. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Advancement's People and Culture Team. Target Audience: all Advancement staff. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.