Paint the Park Purple
UW Tacoma Alumni Relations
Bring your friends and family to cheer on the Rainiers and enjoy an exciting summer evening at the ballpark. You can show your Husky pride while building a strong community of South Sound Husky alumni and friends!
Cheney Stadium will be transformed into a purple paradise with the players wearing custom purple-and-gold uniforms. Join us on the party deck for a BBQ buffet, beer, wine and soft drinks, and a special commemorative t-shirt. A spectacular fireworks show will follow the game to end the night with a bang.
Tacoma Rainiers vs. Reno Aces, Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:05 p.m. Cheney Stadium
Both Party Deck and regular ticket packages are available starting June 10.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Special Events. Accessibility Contact: uwtalum@uw.edu.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:05 PM – 10:05 PM.
Cheney Stadium
2502 S. Tyler St. Tacoma, WA.
For more info visit www.tacoma.uw.edu. Growing Skills Beyond the Classroom
Want to build new skills, make connections, and learn more about yourself?
This workshop will help you explore how internships, volunteering, research, and other learning opportunities outside the classroom can support your personal and career goals.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB). Campus room: 104. Event Types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Acing the Career Fair
It’s that time of year again! Spend some time with us to learn how to navigate the career fairs: how to talk to employers, how to research which companies will be in attendance, what to prepare, how to make the most of your connections, and how to follow up.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB). Campus room: 104. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@w.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Jobscan: AI Support for Resumes
Join Career Development and Jobscan for a Lunch and Learn.
Learn how to effectively use Jobscan in your applications and understand how companies are using Applicant Tracking Systems.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB). Campus room: 104. Event Types: Information Sessions. Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Acing the Career Fair
It’s that time of year again! Spend some time with us to learn how to navigate the career fairs: how to talk to employers, how to research which companies will be in attendance, what to prepare, how to make the most of your connections, and how to follow up.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB). Campus room: 104. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Resumes that Really Work!
Does your resume do a good job of selling you to an employer?
In this workshop, you will learn:
-How to pass the employer 'eye test'
-How to target your resume to the job you want
-How to avoid resume pitfalls.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB). Campus room: 104. Event Types: Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:30 AM – 1:20 AM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Jobscan: AI support for Resumes- Virtual
Learn how to effectively use Jobscan in your applications and understand how companies are using Applicant Tracking Systems.
This is a virtual event that requires registration on Handshake to obtain the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com.