UWAA Member Update--Summer 2016

SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 62

UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

MEMBER UPDATE

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MEMBER TRAVEL

Issue #19, June 2016. Member Update is the regularly published newsletter for all members of the University of Washington Alumni Association, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195.

Moving? Prefer email? Please send corrections to updates@uw.edu or give us a call at 206-543-0540. Want to switch to our online-only version?

Go to UWalum.com/memberupdate to change your preferences.

UWALUM.COM/ GRADPACK

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

KNOW A UW GRADUATE? Invite them to join the UWAA! New grads save on dues and enjoy a free Grad Pack!

UWALUM.COM/TOURS

Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508

CUBA: AN ISLAND ON THE VERGE OF GREAT TRANSFORMATION Off-limits for half a century, Cuba beckons American travelers with lush natural beauty, architectural grandeur and rich artistic traditions. UW Alumni Tours offers two ways to discover the authentic spirit of this Caribbean island nation, and now is the best time to go. Cuban Discovery offers you the chance to join a small group to connect with a variety of Cuba’s citizens on a people-to-people exchange.

Stars of Western Cuba lets you experience Cuba’s lush scenery as well as the colonial grandeur of Havana and Cienfuegos from the comfort of the luxurious Variety Voyager. (Feb. 2017)

University of Washington Alumni Association

SUMMER 2016

WELCOME NEW GRADS!

2,000

Thousands of UW students received their diplomas this month and became members of the UW alumni family. A special welcome to the

NEW UW GRADS JOINED UWAA IN 2016

2,000 Class of 2016 grads who have joined the UWAA! They join a proud group of 56,000 members who have chosen to keep their connection to the UW strong. Whether graduating in 2016 or 1966, as a member there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected and show your Husky Pride.

UWALUM.COM

UPCOMING EVENTS INSIDE!

SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 62

UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

MEMBER UPDATE

PAID

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

MEMBER TRAVEL

Issue #19, June 2016. Member Update is the regularly published newsletter for all members of the University of Washington Alumni Association, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195.

Moving? Prefer email? Please send corrections to updates@uw.edu or give us a call at 206-543-0540. Want to switch to our online-only version?

Go to UWalum.com/memberupdate to change your preferences.

UWALUM.COM/ GRADPACK

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

KNOW A UW GRADUATE? Invite them to join the UWAA! New grads save on dues and enjoy a free Grad Pack!

UWALUM.COM/TOURS

Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508

CUBA: AN ISLAND ON THE VERGE OF GREAT TRANSFORMATION Off-limits for half a century, Cuba beckons American travelers with lush natural beauty, architectural grandeur and rich artistic traditions. UW Alumni Tours offers two ways to discover the authentic spirit of this Caribbean island nation, and now is the best time to go. Cuban Discovery offers you the chance to join a small group to connect with a variety of Cuba’s citizens on a people-to-people exchange.

Stars of Western Cuba lets you experience Cuba’s lush scenery as well as the colonial grandeur of Havana and Cienfuegos from the comfort of the luxurious Variety Voyager. (Feb. 2017)

University of Washington Alumni Association

SUMMER 2016

WELCOME NEW GRADS!

2,000

Thousands of UW students received their diplomas this month and became members of the UW alumni family. A special welcome to the

NEW UW GRADS JOINED UWAA IN 2016

2,000 Class of 2016 grads who have joined the UWAA! They join a proud group of 56,000 members who have chosen to keep their connection to the UW strong. Whether graduating in 2016 or 1966, as a member there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected and show your Husky Pride.

UWALUM.COM

UPCOMING EVENTS INSIDE!

CAREER TREK BAY AREA

DAWG DATES THIS SUMMER

CAREER TREK BRINGS ALUMNI AND STUDENTS TOGETHER The words “spring break” call up images of road trips, fun in the sun, or just taking a break from the stresses of college life. For a dozen ambitious UW students, spring break this year meant traveling to California to explore careers and meet area alumni on the Bay Area Career Trek.

For four days, the trekkers visited Bay Area businesses, where they witnessed floor trading, saw the ins and outs of a venture capital firm, got a glimpse of the future of green energy and toured two IT companies.

This was the Everywhere they went, the students were encouraged by best college spring the strong network of UW alumni who are ready to help break I’ve ever had!

Huskies take their first career steps. “There are so many It really helped me professionals who want to talk to you, give you advice or realize what I could help you advance your career,” said a student traveler. do, appreciate my “They are so willing to help.” education, and break out of my The alumni speakers shared their day-to-day work comfort zone experiences and their sometimeswhen it comes circuitous paths to their to networking.” own positions. They CAREER TREK PARTICIPANTS discussed how, while your career can take you far from your field of study, the values of mental rigor and curiosity nurtured at the UW served them well after graduation. Reported one student, “It helped me learn about a variety of majors and industries I would not have considered.”

“

BE INSPIRED. BE CREATIVE. BE THERE!

MEMBER BENEFITS ARGOSY CRUISES. Summertime in Seattle means enjoying the water.

Soak in the city’s unique blend of urban skyline and natural beauty on one of Argosy’s sightseeing cruises. Members save 20% on all public and private cruises.

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES CENTER Summertime’s a great time to go for a spin around iconic Lake Washington. Members save on canoe and sailboat rentals, as well as small craft storage as space allows.

JULY 30 Tieton, WA. 4–10 p.m.

The central Washington town of Tieton has become a hub of art, innovation and entrepreneurialism. Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of this unique community and its connections to UW. UWalum.com/blockparty

JULY 15 UW NIGHT AT THE MARINERS Safeco Field, Seattle. 7 p.m.

JULY 29 PAINT THE PARK PURPLE Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. 7 p.m.

UW GOLF DRIVING RANGE Grab your favorite driver and head over to campus to practice your swing! Members get discounts on lessons and buckets of balls.

KAPLAN TEST PREP For more than 70 years, Kaplan Test Prep has helped thousands to prepare for graduate school entrance exams.

UWAA members receive a 10% discount on preparation classes, both online and on the UW campus and hundreds of locations worldwide.

See the entire lineup of member benefits:

UWALUM.COM/BENEFITS

AUG 6 BAY AREA SALMON BBQ AUG 7 LOS ANGELES SALMON BBQ MOVIE NIGHTS Watch for your invitation to exclusive member movie nights! Recent opening-weekend and preview showings include “Star Wars: the Force Awakens” and “Batman v Superman.” Don’t miss out! Make sure we have your current email address by visiting UWalum.com/update.

See the entire lineup of great events for alumni:

Learn more about how the UWAA connect alumni with current students at UWalum.com/bayareatrek

UWALUM.COM/EVENTS

THREE COSTUMED CRUSADERS AT MEMBER MOVIE NIGHT

UNION BAY NATURAL AREA, SEEN FROM A CANOE

CAREER TREK BAY AREA

DAWG DATES THIS SUMMER

CAREER TREK BRINGS ALUMNI AND STUDENTS TOGETHER The words “spring break” call up images of road trips, fun in the sun, or just taking a break from the stresses of college life. For a dozen ambitious UW students, spring break this year meant traveling to California to explore careers and meet area alumni on the Bay Area Career Trek.

For four days, the trekkers visited Bay Area businesses, where they witnessed floor trading, saw the ins and outs of a venture capital firm, got a glimpse of the future of green energy and toured two IT companies.

This was the Everywhere they went, the students were encouraged by best college spring the strong network of UW alumni who are ready to help break I’ve ever had!

Huskies take their first career steps. “There are so many It really helped me professionals who want to talk to you, give you advice or realize what I could help you advance your career,” said a student traveler. do, appreciate my “They are so willing to help.” education, and break out of my The alumni speakers shared their day-to-day work comfort zone experiences and their sometimeswhen it comes circuitous paths to their to networking.” own positions. They CAREER TREK PARTICIPANTS discussed how, while your career can take you far from your field of study, the values of mental rigor and curiosity nurtured at the UW served them well after graduation. Reported one student, “It helped me learn about a variety of majors and industries I would not have considered.”

“

BE INSPIRED. BE CREATIVE. BE THERE!

MEMBER BENEFITS ARGOSY CRUISES. Summertime in Seattle means enjoying the water.

Soak in the city’s unique blend of urban skyline and natural beauty on one of Argosy’s sightseeing cruises. Members save 20% on all public and private cruises.

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES CENTER Summertime’s a great time to go for a spin around iconic Lake Washington. Members save on canoe and sailboat rentals, as well as small craft storage as space allows.

JULY 30 Tieton, WA. 4–10 p.m.

The central Washington town of Tieton has become a hub of art, innovation and entrepreneurialism. Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of this unique community and its connections to UW. UWalum.com/blockparty

JULY 15 UW NIGHT AT THE MARINERS Safeco Field, Seattle. 7 p.m.

JULY 29 PAINT THE PARK PURPLE Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. 7 p.m.

UW GOLF DRIVING RANGE Grab your favorite driver and head over to campus to practice your swing! Members get discounts on lessons and buckets of balls.

KAPLAN TEST PREP For more than 70 years, Kaplan Test Prep has helped thousands to prepare for graduate school entrance exams.

UWAA members receive a 10% discount on preparation classes, both online and on the UW campus and hundreds of locations worldwide.

See the entire lineup of member benefits:

UWALUM.COM/BENEFITS

AUG 6 BAY AREA SALMON BBQ AUG 7 LOS ANGELES SALMON BBQ MOVIE NIGHTS Watch for your invitation to exclusive member movie nights! Recent opening-weekend and preview showings include “Star Wars: the Force Awakens” and “Batman v Superman.” Don’t miss out! Make sure we have your current email address by visiting UWalum.com/update.

See the entire lineup of great events for alumni:

Learn more about how the UWAA connect alumni with current students at UWalum.com/bayareatrek

UWALUM.COM/EVENTS

THREE COSTUMED CRUSADERS AT MEMBER MOVIE NIGHT

UNION BAY NATURAL AREA, SEEN FROM A CANOE

CAREER TREK BAY AREA

DAWG DATES THIS SUMMER

CAREER TREK BRINGS ALUMNI AND STUDENTS TOGETHER The words “spring break” call up images of road trips, fun in the sun, or just taking a break from the stresses of college life. For a dozen ambitious UW students, spring break this year meant traveling to California to explore careers and meet area alumni on the Bay Area Career Trek.

For four days, the trekkers visited Bay Area businesses, where they witnessed floor trading, saw the ins and outs of a venture capital firm, got a glimpse of the future of green energy and toured two IT companies.

This was the Everywhere they went, the students were encouraged by best college spring the strong network of UW alumni who are ready to help break I’ve ever had!

Huskies take their first career steps. “There are so many It really helped me professionals who want to talk to you, give you advice or realize what I could help you advance your career,” said a student traveler. do, appreciate my “They are so willing to help.” education, and break out of my The alumni speakers shared their day-to-day work comfort zone experiences and their sometimeswhen it comes circuitous paths to their to networking.” own positions. They CAREER TREK PARTICIPANTS discussed how, while your career can take you far from your field of study, the values of mental rigor and curiosity nurtured at the UW served them well after graduation. Reported one student, “It helped me learn about a variety of majors and industries I would not have considered.”

“

BE INSPIRED. BE CREATIVE. BE THERE!

MEMBER BENEFITS ARGOSY CRUISES. Summertime in Seattle means enjoying the water.

Soak in the city’s unique blend of urban skyline and natural beauty on one of Argosy’s sightseeing cruises. Members save 20% on all public and private cruises.

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES CENTER Summertime’s a great time to go for a spin around iconic Lake Washington. Members save on canoe and sailboat rentals, as well as small craft storage as space allows.

JULY 30 Tieton, WA. 4–10 p.m.

The central Washington town of Tieton has become a hub of art, innovation and entrepreneurialism. Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of this unique community and its connections to UW. UWalum.com/blockparty

JULY 15 UW NIGHT AT THE MARINERS Safeco Field, Seattle. 7 p.m.

JULY 29 PAINT THE PARK PURPLE Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. 7 p.m.

UW GOLF DRIVING RANGE Grab your favorite driver and head over to campus to practice your swing! Members get discounts on lessons and buckets of balls.

KAPLAN TEST PREP For more than 70 years, Kaplan Test Prep has helped thousands to prepare for graduate school entrance exams.

UWAA members receive a 10% discount on preparation classes, both online and on the UW campus and hundreds of locations worldwide.

See the entire lineup of member benefits:

UWALUM.COM/BENEFITS

AUG 6 BAY AREA SALMON BBQ AUG 7 LOS ANGELES SALMON BBQ MOVIE NIGHTS Watch for your invitation to exclusive member movie nights! Recent opening-weekend and preview showings include “Star Wars: the Force Awakens” and “Batman v Superman.” Don’t miss out! Make sure we have your current email address by visiting UWalum.com/update.

See the entire lineup of great events for alumni:

Learn more about how the UWAA connect alumni with current students at UWalum.com/bayareatrek

UWALUM.COM/EVENTS

THREE COSTUMED CRUSADERS AT MEMBER MOVIE NIGHT

UNION BAY NATURAL AREA, SEEN FROM A CANOE

SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 62

UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

MEMBER UPDATE

PAID

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

MEMBER TRAVEL

Issue #19, June 2016. Member Update is the regularly published newsletter for all members of the University of Washington Alumni Association, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195.

Moving? Prefer email? Please send corrections to updates@uw.edu or give us a call at 206-543-0540. Want to switch to our online-only version?

Go to UWalum.com/memberupdate to change your preferences.

UWALUM.COM/ GRADPACK

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

KNOW A UW GRADUATE? Invite them to join the UWAA! New grads save on dues and enjoy a free Grad Pack!

UWALUM.COM/TOURS

Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508

CUBA: AN ISLAND ON THE VERGE OF GREAT TRANSFORMATION Off-limits for half a century, Cuba beckons American travelers with lush natural beauty, architectural grandeur and rich artistic traditions. UW Alumni Tours offers two ways to discover the authentic spirit of this Caribbean island nation, and now is the best time to go. Cuban Discovery offers you the chance to join a small group to connect with a variety of Cuba’s citizens on a people-to-people exchange.

Stars of Western Cuba lets you experience Cuba’s lush scenery as well as the colonial grandeur of Havana and Cienfuegos from the comfort of the luxurious Variety Voyager. (Feb. 2017)

University of Washington Alumni Association

SUMMER 2016

WELCOME NEW GRADS!

2,000

Thousands of UW students received their diplomas this month and became members of the UW alumni family. A special welcome to the

NEW UW GRADS JOINED UWAA IN 2016

2,000 Class of 2016 grads who have joined the UWAA! They join a proud group of 56,000 members who have chosen to keep their connection to the UW strong. Whether graduating in 2016 or 1966, as a member there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected and show your Husky Pride.

UWALUM.COM

UPCOMING EVENTS INSIDE!