UA Mentorship Program Kickoff - FY27 Cohort
The FY27 Mentorship Program Kickoff event brings together mentees and mentors to celebrate the official launch of this year's program and set the stage for a year of growth, learning and collaboration.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Husky Union Building. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers, amybow@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: UA FY27 Mentees and Mentors, UA Mentorship Committee.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
UA Shopping Night at the University Book Store
UA People and Culture, University Book Store and the UW Alumni Association are excited to bring back our exclusive shopping event for University Advancement employees. After last year's enthusiastic turnout, we're thrilled to offer another opportunity for you to stock up on your favorite purple and gold gear and take advantage of special savings.
With football season underway and a new academic year beginning, there's no better time to refresh your Husky wardrobe, show your UW pride and connect with your fellow colleagues.
For more than a century, the University Book Store, the official college bookstore of the UW, has been grounded in a commitment to advancing the University's public mission. Founded by students, the Book Store has been home to the largest selection of officially licensed Husky apparel, books, school supplies and textbooks since 1900.
If you haven't visited recently, this is also a great opportunity to see what's new. Over the past year, the store has undergone several refreshes,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University Book Store (BOOK). Accessibility Contact: Sarah Eytinge. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
FY27 L.E.A.D. Program: Session 1
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 Building T (UWTT). Campus room: UW Tower, Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: FY27 L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. UA Milestone Years of Service Luncheon (invitation only)
We are 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, September 24, 2026
LOCATION: UW Tower, Washington Commons Conference Room
TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
RSVP by Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: UW Tower, Washington Commons. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: University Advancement staff.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UA's Men's Mental Health Symposium
The UA White Anti-Racism Group (WAG) and Executive Sponsor, Justin Michalka, invite all UA team members to join us for UA’s first men's health symposium.
Men's mental health is increasingly being recognized as an issue that not only impacts men – but everyone in our broader society. This is an opportunity for everyone to engage in a conversation about a dimension of inclusion that we rarely explore in DEI work. In a world where models of healthy masculinity are more important than ever, our UA Men's Health symposium will offer a chance for inclusive dialogue centering what may feel like ever-changing expectations about what it means to identify as a man at work.
People of all genders, backgrounds, and identities are welcome to attend this event. We especially encourage anyone interested in exploring how expectations around masculinity, mental health and well-being shape our experiences at work to join the conversation.
Investing in our health and well-being as UA employees ensures trust, care, accounta…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: HRC 101. Accessibility Contact: Lindsey Jackson, lthjacks@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: UA Staff.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
L.E.A.D. Program - Session 2
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 Building T (UWTT). Campus room: UW Tower, Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: FY27 L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. UA Management Foundation - Session 1
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: Lindsey Friessnig. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
FY27 L.E.A.D. Program: Session 3
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 Building T (UWTT). Campus room: UW Tower, Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: FY27 L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. UA Management Foundation - Session 2
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: Lindsey Friessnig. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM.
L.E.A.D. Program - Session 4
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 Building T (UWTT). Campus room: UW Tower, Mezzanine, Visitor's Dining Hall. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: FY27 L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. UA Management Foundation - Session 3
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: Lindsey Friessnig. Event Types: Workshops.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:15 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: Lindsey Friessnig. Event Types: Workshops.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM.