A guide for navigating Dawg Daze and finding events that connect with your background, interests, and identities. 

This student-created guide has been made to highlight Dawg Daze events tailored to a specific student population at UW. We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse community where every student feels welcome and engaged. If you have ideas for additional guides or events that should be featured, please reach out to us at dawgdaze@uw.edu or on the First Year Programs website to provide anonymous feedback. We appreciate your input as we strive to create an enriching and inclusive Dawg Daze experience!

Click on each event to view details on time and location.

Suzzallo & Allen Libraries Tour  

The Suzzallo and Allen Libraries is the largest of the 11 libraries on campus.  Its collections and resources cover all disciplines, with unique units like newspapers, government publications, maps, and special collections, including the Pacific Northwest History collection... (more dates and info on event page) 

Society of Hispanic Profecional Engineers (SHPE)   

Recruiting: we are looking for more people to join our SHPE FAMILIA!!! Our goal as an RSO is to promote the pursuit of STEM fields for underrepresented minorities and give back to our community. We are looking forward to meeting and engaging with new students throughout the year and engaging in social events, a variety of opportunities for them, and most importantly making them part of the SHPE Familia (we try to make this a home away from home). 

Storytelling with American Indian Studies  

Stories tell us who we are, where we come from, and how to properly relate to the other creatures with whom we share this world. In telling and listening to stories, we build community. Passed along from one generation to the next, oral narratives provide the roots of American Indian and Indigenous ways of knowing and being in the world. Join the Department of American Indian Studies for an evening of storytelling. Meet a new friend, hear something old and new, and learn about yourself, for stories are always teaching us.  

Shared Spaces: The Making and Remaking of Black and Jewish Seattle 

The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies is proud to be collaborating with Black Heritage Society President Stephanie Toliver and local Jewish historian Howard Droker to offer a walking tour of the Central District’s historic Black and Jewish neighborhoods. On Friday, 9/22 at noon, this Dawg Daze event will take students to the Central District, where immigrants and ethnic minorities coexisted, shaping the vibrant character of the city over the past century. While strolling through the neighborhood for approximately 1.5-2 miles, students will view some of the cultural hub’s most important houses of worship (like synagogues turned to churches and mosques) and shared gathering spaces. Come join us to discover Seattle through the eyes of two of its oldest ethnic communities. Please register using this link as spaces are limited.

Jeopardy and Q&A Info Session w/ SASA 

Wanna test your knowledge of South Asian culture and entertainment? The South Asian Student Association is hosting a jeopardy event with fun questions and exciting prizes! We will also start with a Q&A/info session to get to know the board and our events for the next school year. Come join us to meet other freshmen and people in the UW South Asian community! 

Bangla Social w/ Bengali Student Association 

Come chat with the Bengali Student Association of the University of Washington! Whether you’re an international student, a Bengali, or someone interested in Bangladesh, please come join us to learn more! We want to create a fun community and space for students to bond and learn more! 

CD Painting & Collages with Modality 

Come join Modality UW to paint or collage on CDs and create your own decor for your living space! Modality is an RSO that centers BIPOC who identify as LGBTQ+. We are focused on fostering community, creating art, and uplifting the work of QTBIPOC. Join us throughout the year for our workshops, vendor fairs, and community events! 

Volunteer, Internships, & Paid Opportunities (VIP) Fair 

Similar to a career fair, you will be able to browse various opportunities for community engaged work this year with CELE Center programs. You will meet staff, students, and other program participants. We will highlight both volunteer and paid opportunities, including work-study positions to utilize your financial aid. Snacks and prizes will be available! Opportunities will include Pre-12th grade school engagement, STEM engagement, rural & tribal engagement, leadership and service programs, and more. All students are invited to attend! BIPOC, first gen, international, and transfer students are encouraged to attend. 

UW Progressive Organizing Mixer 

Come meet the biggest organizing groups on campus! Join Students for a Democratic Society, Institutional Climate Action, SUPER UW, Black Student Union, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, United Students Against Sweatshops, Huskies for Neurodiversity, and more! Spend some time enjoying a snack and hearing what organizing is happening on campus. 

OMAD & Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center Block Party 

The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) kicks off the year of community engagement with a day of fun and energy. We will be partnering up with student organizations, on-campus resources, and community partners in celebrating the beginning of another year with a student-focused social. Highlights of the mixer will include giveaways, caricature and henna artists, a photo booth, and much more.  We look forward to seeing you at the Kelly ECC! 

Black Homecoming 

We want to welcome all incoming (and continuing) Black freshmen and transfer students. In one centralized location, take some time to explore the Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) that support Black students on campus. Homecoming will consist of tabling, prizes, and music. 

ISA Trivia Tadka! 

Welcome Huskies! Kick-off college with a dose of desi energy at ISA’s Trivia Tadka! We will have trivia, fun conversations, and information about the Indian Student Association (ISA). Whether you’re a Bollywood buff, a cultural girly, or just down to vibe, come through! From desi culture to making connections, we’ve got it all! 

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