L.E.A.D. - Session 9
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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Be REAL Session for Advancement
This winter, 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 virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays from February 26 through April 2, 2026.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4496125546. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: all Advancement staff.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
UA Reads Book Swap
Bring a book, take a book — join fellow Advancement readers at the UA Reads Book Swap!
Location: UW Tower Visitor’s Dining Room (Mezannine Level)
How it works: Bring at least one pre-loved book you’ve read or are ready to pass along. Any genre is welcome! Please bring books that are in good condition (something you’d feel good lending to a friend). , Browse freely and take home the same number of books you brought. , Spend time discussing all things bookish, share recommendations and meet people who love reading as much as you do. , Candy and refreshments will be available. You’re welcome to bring your lunch or pick something up at the Tower Café while you browse. Microwaves are available for use on the Mezannine Level. All books left at the end of the event will help us build a UA Reads mobile book cart for our community of readers.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower Complex (SFCO). Campus room: UW Tower Visitors Dining Room. Accessibility Contact: Amanda Moore. Event Types: Not Specified. Target Audience: University Advancement staff.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Be REAL Session for Advancement
This winter, 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 virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays from February 26 through April 2, 2026.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4496125546. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: all Advancement staff.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 10
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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Be REAL Session for Advancement
This winter, 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 virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays from February 26 through April 2, 2026.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4496125546. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: all Advancement staff.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 10
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, March 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Be REAL Session for Advancement
This winter, 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 virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays from February 26 through April 2, 2026.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4496125546. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: all Advancement staff.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
UW Advancement: Virtual Career Fair
Join us for our Virtual Career Fair, hosted by University Advancement’s (UA) Recruiting and Employee Engagement team. The Virtual Career Fair will take place virtually over Zoom on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 12–1 p.m. PST.
During the event, we’ll provide: An overview of UA’s organizational structure and values, a panel discussion and a Q&A session. , Individual office hours for one-on-one coaching and learning sessions with a member of our recruiting team.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: University Advancement HR: uahr@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. L.E.A.D. - Session 11
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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Be REAL Session for Advancement
This winter, 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 virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays from February 26 through April 2, 2026.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4496125546. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: all Advancement staff.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Safe, Secure and Supported Part I (March 30)
The People and Culture team is offering a spring 2026 session of Safe, Secure and Supported Training Part I: Individual Skill Development on March 30, 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. Target Audience: University Advancement Staff.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 11
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, March 31, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Be REAL Session for Advancement
This winter, 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 virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays from February 26 through April 2, 2026.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4496125546. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: all Advancement staff.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 12
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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 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. 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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 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. 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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 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. 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.
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. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.