Fall 2018 Reg Sessions

January 3, 2018

Congratulations to the ASUW and GPSS students who graduated this year. If you know me in any sort of way, you won’t be surprised that I get a little wistful when the school year reaches its conclusion. Those of us who work with, advise, and mentor students from GPSS and ASUW put so much of…

ASUW and GPSS Elections Results

ASUW and GPSS elections are held in May of each school year and they are exciting times for student government at UW. This year, ASUW held their elections May 8-10, and GPSS held their elections on May 17 and May 31. ASUW elections were announced on Thursday, May 11, on the front porch of the…

Holi Festival 2017

Colorful clouds of pigmented powders filled the air above Rainier Vista on May 26 in celebration of the Hindu Festival of Holi. Known as the “Festival of Colors”, Holi has been celebrated at UW for the past 12 years. In collaboration with the South Asian Student Association (SASA), the Indian Student Association (ISA), and ASUW…

21st annual KhSA New Year Show

On April 15, the Khmer (Cambodian) Student Association (KhSA) hosted its 21st annual KhSA New Year Show. Taking place in the HUB ballroom, the six hour event consisted of food, entertainment, and community building. The event consisted of traditional dress/attire, a seated dinner of fish cakes and beef skewers, and a program of music, dance,…

HUB Alumni Spotlight: Mike Egan, ASUW President 1989-90

What was your most memorable UW class? Comparative Literature with Professor Willis Konick. He brought classics to life and walked the desk ala “Dead Poet’s Society”. Who is your hero? Why? Both Lincolns: Abe and Johnson. Both have bettered their surroundings and united their communities. What would be your go-to karaoke song? “Rapper’s…

HUB Student Spotlight: Hakikat Bains

What is your role, and your favorite thing about it? I served as the 2016-17 ASUW Director of Campus Partnership. My favorite thing about this role was definitely the interactions with students. My role allowed me to work with various student groups and communities on campus to ensure that our ASUW partners were bettering their…

March 5, 2017

A word from Lincoln Johnson

One might say that we live in turbulent times. The past few months on campus have featured moments of anxiety, polarization, celebration, fear, joy, and frustration. Yet through it all, the leadership of ASUW and GPSS continue to shine brightly and do all they can to serve their respective campus communities. I would guess that…

Home for the Holidays Recap

On December 23, 2016, the HUB Alumni community celebrated its 8th annual “Home for the Holidays. HUB staff were excited to welcome over 90 former ASUW Board members and GPSS officers and their families who came together to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and share memories. While some keep in touch often, some…

UW Leaders: Then & Now

UW Leaders, an impactful program providing students with leadership development, mentorship, and a welcoming and inclusive community, has continued to be a staple of the ASUW. Founded by fellow HUB Alumni and former ASUW Vice President, Ivan Barron developed UW Leaders because he wanted “a program for emerging student leaders and help them gain a…

LinkedIn Announcement

It’s here! At a HUB Alumni Board meeting in May/June 2016, members discussed the idea of improving engagement, stewardship, and connection between alumni and current ASUW and GPSS student leaders. As a result of that conversation, we are excited to announce that a HUB Alumni Network page is now available on LinkedIn! Please search “HUB…

ASUW Commission Spotlight: Middle Eastern Student Commission (MESC)

On March 17, 2016, the ASUW Board of Directors passed a Board Bill establishing the Middle Eastern Student Commission (MESC). This commission was created in response to the vicious murder of 3 Middle Eastern students at the University of North Carolina in 2015, and initially lobbied for by then SARVA Director, Varsha Govindaraju, along with…

Alumni Spotlight: Gary Ausman

What was your most memorable class? No-brainer there. I remember the Economics 200 class taught by the legendary Henry Buechel where on the first day he literally wiped out a quarter of his class with his opening lecture; all tests graded on a ridiculous scale. How about them apples? By the end of the quarter,…

ASUW Student Leader Spotlight: Taylor Beardall

1. What is your current role, and your favorite thing about it? Currently, I serve on the Board of Directors as the Director of Internal Policy. My job is very internal– I basically ensure that the ASUW is following our own governing documents and Washington state laws, and work to ensure that the Association is…

November 17, 2016

A Message from Lincoln Johnson, Associate Vice President for Student Life

As you might have heard, a new HUB Director was hired this summer and he has already proven to be a tremendous asset to the student union. You can learn more about Justin further into this newsletter. I promise that I’m not going anywhere at this point. Why would I ever leave this outstanding institution?…

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