October 20, 2023

Stay Civically Engaged with UW Impact

Each legislative session, UW Impact mobilizes alumni and friends of the UW to champion state investment in higher education. Your advocacy has helped secure funding for the Washington College Grant, expansion of high demand degree programs, student support services, and more. But what do we do when the Legislature isn’t in session? We offer programs to keep you informed about

August 3, 2023

Washington Primary Election Results are In

36 out of 39 Washington Counties held local elections on Aug. 1st. In all, 254 local races and 74 local measures were on the ballot for Washington voters.  Find out which candidates in your area were selected for the general election. See all the results on the Washington Secretary of State Page. Voter Registration Need to register or update your

July 19, 2023

Vote in Your Local Election on Aug. 1!

Primary elections are happening in 36 of 39 Washington State counties on Aug. 1, 2023.  In all, 254 local races and 74 local measures will be on the ballot for Washington voters.  Check out the Washington Secretary of State webpage to find out more about the electoral races and issues impacting your community. Need to register or update your voting

July 11, 2023

Become a Champion for Students and Higher Education

Our District Dawgs program is recruiting new advocates for 2023-2024. Care about the UW? Join our District Dawgs program and build relationships with state lawmakers in your legislative district to support students and higher education. 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,

June 12, 2023

Moving After Graduation? Bring Your Voice.

Congratulations, graduates! Your last paper is turned in, your textbooks are closed, and, for some of you – your boxes are packed. You’re off to new adventures at a new address. As you launch into adulting, don’t forget to bring your voice with you. How? Register to vote with your new address. This way, you’ll be ready for the primaries

May 18, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Recap

Thank you for your advocacy this session, which ended on Sunday, April 23. For the 105 days of session, we urged action on the legislative priorities listed below, which were determined with alumni input. You answered the call: UW Impact advocates sent nearly 1,000 messages to lawmakers this session, as well as meeting with officials and attending town halls. Here is

ICYMI: Mini MisinfoDay

On Tuesday, April 24, UW Impact and the WSU Alumni Association teamed up with the Center for an Informed Public (CIP) on a virtual Mini Misinfo Day. MisinfoDay is the CIP’s annual event for high school students, teachers, librarians and other educators, featuring a series of workshops and activities aimed at combatting the spread of false information online. For Mini

Huskies Building Bridges

What is causing political division and disconnection in your community? Are folks around you feeling checked out, numb to the headlines, minimally engaged? This could be your chance to rebuild the trust and connection that is necessary to repair what is broken! Civic Saturday gatherings are happening all across the United States as a way to bring friends and strangers together

April 7, 2023

State Budget Negotiations: Bring it Home for UW

Last week we called on you to speak up for capital investments, and Huskies like you sent hundreds of emails in support of priorities such as the renovation of Anderson Hall and Phase 2 of the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House. Thank you! Now it’s time to turn our focus to state funding for academic programs, UW hospitals, compensation, student support services, and other

April 2, 2023

2023 Proposed Budgets and the Final Push

In addition to attending town halls and scheduling in-person constituent meetings, UW Impact advocates have sent more than 600 messages to legislators during the 2023 session, urging investments in compensation and high demand degrees, championing necessary funding for UW Medicine, and more.  Your voices made a difference.  The proposed budgets are out, and the news is fairly good.  Both the

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