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!
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Explore UW Libraries spaces, services, and resources via this online, self-guided tour (click on “Read Book” to begin the tour). Visit popular UW Libraries including Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Suzzallo & Allen Libraries and learn about library resources and services available to UW students. Complete the tour during Dawg Daze and enter a drawing for a $20 e-gift card. Note: Check library hours if visiting libraries in person. A valid Husky Card ID is required for entry to Odegaard Undergraduate Library and the Health Sciences Library. (more dates on the event page)
What did this landscape look like before it became home to the University of Washington? How has it changed since the first building was built here 125 years ago? Which histories have been popularized by those in power, and which have quietly been forgotten? The Husky History Exploration highlights ten landmarks significant to the university’s natural, indigenous, colonial, and political histories. Visit these spaces in any order, and learn about the University of Washington’s past and present. Write down the secret code at each location on the Husky History Passport you received at your Dawg Daze check-in location. The Husky History Exploration can also be accessed on our website. (more dates and times on the event page)
Come explore the newly reopened Arboretum (after 3+ years of closure) and Union Bay from a new perspective! We rent canoes, single kayaks, and double kayaks to the UW Community and the public. With discounts if you have your Husky Card! During Dawg Daze, if you come down with a Student Husky Card you can rent any of the options for 1 hour free. Free 1-hour Boat Rental at the WAC with valid Student Husky Card. Limit 1 use per Husky Card.
Learn how to use the Seattle bus system and your U-Pass on a tour of Seattle Center and Lower Queen Anne. Seattle Center is an arts and entertainment institution that is home to Bumbershoot, sporting events, and more. Stop by Dick’s, one of Seattle’s most popular burger experiences, as you finish your adventure in Lower Queen Anne. (more dates and times on the event page)
Head west to Ballard! Formerly an industrial district, this neighborhood is now a hub for trendy food, drink, and shopping options. Explore the Ballard Avenue’s red-brick streetscape and walk along Market Street to get a sense of some of the unique experiences Ballard has to offer. Ballard is a hub of food, cultural, and social experiences. We are excited to explore it with you! (more dates and times on the event page)
Nestled in between downtown Seattle and the Central District, Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s most eclectic neighborhoods. A hodgepodge collection of shops, restaurants, rainbow flags, and iconic Seattle venues, Capitol Hill is seen by many as the center for experiencing “the scene.” Explore some of Seattle’s most interesting stores, coffee shops, and more as you take in the culture. What’s more—you can get there in less time than it takes to choose a filter on Instagram (4 minutes from UW Station to Capitol Hill Station via Link light rail!). (more dates and times on the event page)
Come to Seattle’s funkiest, most creative neighborhood – Fremont. You will be introduced to the world-famous Troll, hang out with the massive statue of Vladimir Lenin, and visit many unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. (more dates and times on the event page)
To explore UW’s iconic landmarks; AIESEC in Seattle will be hosting an Amazing Race! There will be a starting booth to pick up information about AIESEC; small pieces of merchandise; and the first clue to start the race. Participants name and starting time will be recorded and then they’ll be off! The race will include five UW landmarks and at each location there will be a QR code to scan for the next clue. Racers will take a selfie at each of the locations before they return to the AIESEC booth in the Quad for their ending time and prize! The fastest runner of the day will be given a grand prize! AIESEC is the International Association of Students in Business and Economics! AIESEC is open to all majors, come join the largest international youth-led NGO
Hello new Huskies, and welcome to the University of Washington! Here at the UW, we are proud of our trees, we live in the Evergreen State, in the Emerald City, and we just happen to have over 9000 trees growing on campus with over 480 different types of species (more than just about any other university in the country)! With so many trees on campus, this tour is the perfect way to dive into that fascinating leafy world. Originally designed in 1980, the Brockman Memorial Tree Tour was recently updated and is an excellent way to learn about the landscape of the UW campus, the benefits of our urban forest, and stories about how we as humans are connected for trees. Guided by School of Environmental and Forest Sciences alum Theodore Hoss, this tour will depart from the Bus Shelter on Stevens Way just west of Anderson Hall and work its way up to the top of campus with stops at trees along the way. For those unable to make this guided tour, feel free to visit the Tour Website or the front desk of Anderson Hall for a self guided version. Open to tree lovers and novices alike, we hope to see you there! This tour will depart from the Bus Shelter on Stevens Way just west of Anderson Hall.
Interested in trying unique foods, making new friends, and enjoying a fast-paced scavenger hunt? Try out our Food Lovers Scavenger Hunt on “the Ave”, where you’ll taste local bites, decipher clues, and race against the clock to win amazing prizes! We will meet at Red Square at 11 am, and one Eat Together leader will tag along with each group to held guide the team. We will leave promptly at 11:20 am from Red Square. Hosted by the “Eat Together” RSO that connects students through local food. For more details, and an easy way to contact us if needed, add us on Discord.
The Evergreen State of Washington is justly named, with a lush variety of forests covering much of the western side of the state, but how can one get to know all those trees!? Look no further than this guided tour of the native trees of Washington State, a chance to learn facts, identification, and stories about our native trees, and learn your way around the campus a bit better! Guided by School of Environmental and Forest Sciences alum Theodore Hoss, the tour will depart from outside the entrance of the Burke Museum and work its way around campus to the HUB. The UW campus is home to over 480 species of trees, including many of the 30 species native to the State. Open to people of all levels of interest in trees, and an opportunity to learn about the best forests to visit in the region as well!
Meet up with a group of Dawg Daze Leaders and other students to take public transportation to Climate Pledge Arena for the Dawg Daze Goes to the Kraken event! Students must pre-purchase their own tickets for the game. The group will leave promptly at 5:20 pm! To get to Climate Pledge Arena we recommend taking the 32 bus or the Lightrail to the Westlake station and transferring to the Monorail. Remember to bring your student ID! Purchase Tickets on this site.
Stop by during our Public Store hours to learn more about how our program supports sustainability and reuse on campus, all while providing shoppers with unreal deals on furniture, school essentials, and so much more! Plus, let us know that you’re here for Dawg Daze and receive a complementary notebook made from reclaimed fruit and vegetables. The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We take all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Take a tour and learn about how different architectural designs on campus impact bird building collisions and mortality. While we are out we will also look for campus birds together! Learn about birds, our research project, and how you can get involved. Meet us in front of Paccar Hall!
Join the Campus Sustainability Fund and UW Sustainability for a tour of campus sustainability features by bike! Meet outside the HUB by the Husky statue with your bike and helmet for this easy ride around campus, highlighting sustainability features and student-driven projects.
Join representatives from the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major on a guided tour of campus to explore the University’s food system. Topics will include food resources; how the food system impacts nutrition and health outcomes; how we might increase sustainability; resilience; and equity across the food system; and tackling issues of food security; food justice; and food sovereignty. To help us plan for the event and so that we can contact you in the event of any changes; we ask that all participants RSVP in advance. (Note: You will need to be logged into your @uw.edu account to access the RSVP survey.) Please RSVP here: RSVP Form
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