Living in Seattle

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Living in Seattle

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Networking in Seattle

Seattle offers many community and professional clubs and organizations aimed at getting people connected on professional, personal and civic levels. Examples include the Seattle Urban League Young Professionals, National Association of Asian American Professionals and Volunteers for Outdoor Washington.

Campus Affinity Groups

Residential Life Team members are encouraged to participate in campus affinity groups.

  • Asian & Pacific Islander American Association

  • Black Association

  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Association

  • Latino/a Association

  • Native Association

What the UW Has to Offer

Enjoy the Arts at the UW

The UW offers many opportunities for employees and guests to enjoy the arts right on campus. UW staff members are able to go to the Burke Museum, the Jacob Lawrence Gallery and the Henry Art Gallery for free! Performances at Meany Hall, the Jones Playhouse, and the Penthouse Theatre are offered at a discounted rate. The Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre was the first theater-in-the-round built in the U.S., and the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse underwent a beautiful remodel in 2009.

Jacob Lawrence Gallery Opening

UW Outdoors

UW is supportive of cyclists and partners with the Cascade Bicycle Club to encourage safe cycling and commuting, with seminars and events throughout the year. HFS has a number of teams that participate in the commuting challenges including one group that calls themselves “The Dirty Chain Gang. ” “Ride in the Rain” is a challenge that has continued over the last six years with participation topping 1,000 staff members. Many bike commuters join teams, while others compete solo. The Climbing Club consists of students, staff, and faculty with an interest in hiking, climbing and backcountry skiing. The Husky Running Club offers another opportunity for staff to network while doing what they love.

UW Sports

There is something to be said about college sports. College sports fans can be some of the most passionate of all, and Husky fans are not an exception. The Washington Huskies have some of the best teams in the nation, including nationally ranked softball, basketball, and rowing.

If you are interested in a live-on position with Residential Life, please find our Live-On Policies here. 

Getting Around Seattle

If walking, cycling, or paddle-boarding does not appeal to you, the University of Washington’s campus sits in a prime location to access many of King County’s public transportation services. Two light rail stations and dozens of bus stops connect the UW campus to the rest of the city.

All full-time University of Washington employees are provided a U-PASS on their Husky Card as part of their benefits package, which covers unlimited rides on several transit systems in the greater Seattle metro area at no cost to the employee! Many employees commute to campus with this benefit, and it can be used for any personal travel within the area as well.

Bus Line in Fall

To learn more about the U-PASS, please visit UW Transportation Services’ page here.

To learn more about what it’s like to use transit in Seattle, please visit King County Metro’s guide here.