Winter 2013 Member Update

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UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

MEMBER UPDATE

WINTER 2013

Husky Gifts for the Holidays Need a gift for someone who loves the UW? Here are five great ideas:

Give the gift of membership!

You appreciate the fun events, great benefits, and unique community that come with membership; why not share the love? Gift memberships come in an attractive presentation box with a membership card, W lapel pin and other Husky goodies. Find out more at UWalum.com/gift.

Arts Dawg Ticket Package: Give the gift of the arts with this unique package of six of the best offerings from the campus arts community, featuring exclusive pre-show receptions. Check inside or visit UWalum.com/artsdawg to learn more.

Family Time: UWAA Members get discounts on memberships at the Burke Museum and the Henry Art Gallery—a great way to organize family get-togethers.

See what’s on offer at UWalum.com/benefits.

Have a football fan in your life? Husky Loyal tells the story of the last game at the old Husky Stadium and celebrates its century-old legacy of family and community. Enter the coupon code “alumni2012” at www.huskyloyal.com and save 25% off the DVD cover price!

Husky Gear: Members save 10% off regular-priced merchandise at University Book Store (so throw in a book or two). Bring your card to the store or visit UWalum.com/benefits to find out how to save online.

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MEMBER EVENTS Introducing the Arts Dawg Ticket Package: The UWAA has partnered with ArtsUW to bring you the best of campus arts. With the Arts Dawg Ticket Package, UWAA members get discounted admission to six great arts events—one each month beginning in January—featuring some of the UW’s best offerings. From exhibit openings at the Henry Art Gallery to the latest offerings from UW Drama and the University Symphony, the Arts Dawg Ticket Package is your key to the arts in 2013. Not only do we offer discounted admission for UWAA members, but Arts Dawg ticket holders are invited to special pre-show receptions with artists and speakers (and wine), all for only $88. It’s a great gift for the bon vivant in your life. Learn more at UWalum.com/artsdawg.

Announcing the 2013 Winter Lecture Series: “The Good, Bad & Catastrophic: Lessons from global and Mideast crises” brings together some of the UW’s top minds in international studies to examine both the historical foundations and the aftermath of the Arab Spring. UWAA Members get discounted admission and access to a memberexclusive reception with the speakers before the first lecture on Jan. 15. For more information and to register for this four-lecture series, visit UWalum.com/winterlectures.

Liberty Mutual: Get the right policy and the right price. UW alumni could save hundreds on auto and home insurance. Visit libertymutual.com/uw to find out more.*

*The UWAA receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.

MEMBER TRAVEL

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Journey in the footsteps of Genghis Khan. From the sands of the Gobi to the grassy steppes, UW Alumni Tours brings you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Mongolia’s unspoiled landscapes, open hospitality and storied history. Experience a traditional Mongolian barbecue, ride a Bactrian camel, and visit the last wild horses. Don’t miss this rare chance to explore this little-visited land—find out more at UWalum.com/tours today! June 19–July 4, 2014

REGIONAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS Husky hoops action across the country! Check out UWalum.com/basketball to find a viewing party near you. The UWAA also has local benefits—watch for discounted tickets on select non-conference home games.

Phoenix-area Dawgs: UW School of Public Health Professor Richard Fenske will speak in Scottsdale on Jan. 24. Connect with fellow Huskies and hear about “Global Health on a Changing Planet.” Watch your inbox for more information or visit UWalum.com/changingplanet. For more information on regional chapters and events happening all over the U.S., check out UWalum.com/meet.

UWAA Members: Enter to win two tickets anywhere Alaska flies in the continental U.S., Canada or Alaska at UWalum.com/alaskacard!‡

Here’s a brand-new way to show your Husky pride.

Alaska Airlines has been connecting the UW to the world since 1932. With Alaska flights making up close to half of all flights out of Sea-Tac Airport, you can see how Alaska truly is our hometown airline.

Now the UW Alumni Association and Alaska Airlines are teaming up to let you show your spirit and support your school* with the Alaska Airlines Husky Visa Signature® card!

Apply today at UWalum.com/alaskacard† If you already have an Alaska Airlines credit card, you could qualify to carry more than one card or switch your current card. Call the customer service number on the back of your current card to find the option that’s right for you. * For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this credit card, or to apply, visit UWalum.com/alaskacard and refer to the disclosures accompanying the online credit application. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A. **These terms apply to Visa Signature accounts. Different terms apply to Platinum Plus and Preferred accounts.

• Earn 25,000 Bonus Miles with the Visa Signature card: upon approval.** • Receive an annual coach Companion Fare from $110 (USD) ($99 base fare plus taxes and fees, from $11 depending on your Alaska Airlines flight itinerary).

• Earn 3 Mileage Plan® miles for every $1 spent on qualifying Alaska Airlines purchases and 1 mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases.

• No mileage cap. There’s no limit to how many miles you can earn with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card.

See Terms and Conditions accompanying application for details. † The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering financial services benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in alumni and student programming in support of the University of Washington. ‡ No purchase necessary. You do not need to apply for the Alaska Airlines Husky Visa Signature® card to enter.

For contest rules and to enter, visit UWalum.com/alaskacard.

University of Washington Alumni Association Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508

When you give a gift to the UWAA’s Fund for Excellence, you are helping to advance the mission of the UW Alumni Association: supporting the UW and higher education in the state of Washington. Members who give $150 or more will receive custom luggage tags that will let you show off your Husky pride wherever you go—and this is the only way to get them! find out more at UWalum.com.

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Issue #8, November 2012. Member Update is the quarterly newsletter for all members of the University of Washington Alumni Association, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195.