From Veterans Week to First-Gen Celebration, November at the UW is full of gratitude — plus Fuel for Finals on Dec. 4.
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NOVEMBER 2025

UW Family Weekend team

Thank you, #UWFamily!

More than 6,600 guests joined us for Family Weekend to cheer on their Husky, enjoy volleyball, football and soccer, and celebrate campus life together.
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Share with your Husky

 
Medal of Honor memorial on the UW's Seattle campus
 

US Veterans Appreciation Week (Nov. 8–15)

 

Honor the service of veterans and military-connected Huskies with events and reflections across campus.

 
HONORING OUR VETERANS
 
 
First-Gen students with signs
 

Celebrating First-Generation College Students

 

Join the UW in celebrating first-gen students, staff and faculty.

 
Read their stories
 

Stay healthy before Finals

Wellness in the Darker Months

Shorter days can impact mood and energy — remind your Husky:

  • Flu shots & immunizations: Husky Health (206-685-1011)
  • Light therapy lamps: Borrow from our Health Sciences Library
  • Support now: Husky Helpline + Let’s Talk
Some quick links:
  • Husky Health
  • Light therapy
  • Husky Helpline
  • Let’s Talk
 
Husky students who participated in Fuel for Finals
 

Fuel Up for Finals — Thursday, Dec. 4

 

We’ll be on campus with snacks, encouragement and Husky spirit right before exam week.

 
FUEL UP FOR FINALS
 
 

UPCOMING DAWG DATES AND DEADLINES

Check out important dates, events, opportunities and deadlines on our website!
  • Nov. 8–15: Veterans Appreciation Week
  • Nov. 27–28: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day (no classes)
  • Nov. 30: Last day to change winter dining plans
  • Dec. 4: Fuel Up for Finals
  • Dec. 6–12: Finals Week
  • Dec. 13–Jan 4: Winter Break
 

Giving Tuesday

 
Huskies in UW-branded clothing
 

Parent & Family Fund

 

Your gift will help fund our programs such as quarterly Fuel Up for Finals events, academic and safety resources, 24/7 access to student health and wellness for all Huskies.

 
Make a Giving Tuesday gift
 
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