Informed Advocates of the University of Washington

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Become a Champion for Students and Higher Education

Our District Dawgs program is recruiting new advocates for 2023-2024. Meet other dedicated and engaged Huskies, learn about and participate in the advocacy process, form personal relationships with lawmakers, make a difference in your community, and have fun while doing it!

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Stay Civically Engaged with UW Impact

What do we do when the Legislature isn’t in session? We offer programs to keep you informed about and engaged in the democratic process, we host advocacy trainings to prepare advocates for session, we partner with units and departments to bring you information on emerging policy issues, and we provide voter registration for graduating seniors who are moving within the state.

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2023 Legislative Session Recap

Alumni sent nearly 1000 messages, attended town halls statewide (wearing purple!), and met with dozens of lawmakers in Olympia during the legislative session. What did we accomplish together? And what work remains to be done? Read all about it here.

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UW Impact is a program of the UW Alumni Association (UWAA), an independent 501 (c )(3) organization. The UWAA’s mission is to support the UW and higher education in the state of Washington.