Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Making your syllabus accessible: Inclusive and Equitable Teaching
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Noon–12:30 p.m. | Zoom
This information session will demonstrate basic skills associated with building a syllabus that complies with the updated Americans with Disability Act (ADA) digital accessibility standards.
Staff spotlight
Gain expertise about your UW supervisory role
In this self-paced class for newly hired or promoted supervisors, learn about your responsibilities as an agent of the University, how to partner with UW Human Resources and key policies and resources. (Net ID required)
Student spotlight
Professional headshots
Looking for a new professional headshot? Want to refresh your LinkedIn, Handshake or Husky Landing Profile? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center and use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Nov. 5, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Honoring our veterans and all they add to the UW
Each year, as a community and a nation, we proudly honor those who have served in the United States military. Read President Jones’ entire message about Veterans Day.
Purple: the UW’s custom AI tool is taking shape
Purple will be the UW’s own generative AI platform, operated securely by UW-IT. Built to support research, education and innovation, Purple will empower users to experiment and create with AI, while adhering to institutional standards for privacy, data security and ethical use. Test out Purple AI.
New: 2026 Awards of Excellence now open
For more than 50 years, the UW’s Awards of Excellence have celebrated outstanding faculty and academic personnel, staff, students and alumni whose achievements exemplify the University’s mission. Honor someone you know by making a nomination today.
Build your container skills in the Tillicum workshop
Learn how to run, pull and build containers in this hands-on Tillicum training for UW researchers and technical staff.
Join a UW Yoga Month class in November
It’s not too late to join UW Yoga Month. Celebrate 15 days of movement, mindfulness and connection by signing up for individual live yoga classes throughout November.
Name pronunciation tools reflect the UW’s commitment to belonging
By using Workday’s new pronunciation tools, we can create a more welcoming workplace and ensure everyone feels respected and valued.
Explore the Workday Jobs Hub for internal applicants
Learn about a new way to apply for UW jobs and watch short video tutorials for insights on navigating Jobs Hub, completing your application and avoiding common mistakes.
Three ways to get enough vitamin D in the winter
There may not be a lot of sunshine, but you can still get vitamin D on a cloudy day. Find out how.
National First-Generation College Celebration
For the sixth-straight year, the UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses are joining colleges and universities throughout the nation to participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 8.
