Building Resilience to Address Change & Uncertain Times Workshop for Adv Ops Unit
Building Resilience to Address Change & Uncertain Times
In this workshop, Megan Kennedy, Director of the UW Resilience Lab, will introduce resilience-based skills and mindsets that support our capacity to address change and deal with uncertain times. The session will include: An overview of resilience concepts and practices , Experiential components and small group discussions , Time for questions and answers , Resources for ongoing learning and development Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Tower T-22 Floor, Ravenna Training Room.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University Of Washington Tower Building T (UWTT). Campus room: T-22 Ravenna Room. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Advancement Operations staff.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
UA Safe, Secure and Supported Training: Session A
Safe, Secure and Supported Training Part I is designed to help us collectively build a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. This session will offer practical strategies to navigate difficult interactions with care and confidence, while strengthening a culture of trust and accountability. Part II will be provided in early 2026 with an additional focus on community intervention practices. Participants will engage in skill-building around bystander intervention, micro-affirmations, and setting healthy boundaries—tools that support both personal well-being and strong professional relationships. We’ll also explore how to show up for colleagues and share the resources available through UW. The training is facilitated by the SafeCampus Violence Prevention and Response Program, in partnership with People and Culture.
Register for your preferred 90-minute training session on the Advancement Learning Platform (ALP). Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation from ALP with an…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: University Advancement Staff.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
UA New Staff Welcome
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Kelly Miles. Event Types: Meetings.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
UA Mentorship Program Kickoff - FY26 Cohort
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Husky Union Building, Room 145. Accessibility Contact: Amy bowers, amybow@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: UA FY26 Mentees and Mentors, UA Mentorship Committee.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
UA Safe, Secure and Supported Part I: Session B
Safe, Secure and Supported Training Part I is designed to help us collectively build a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. This session will offer practical strategies to navigate difficult interactions with care and confidence, while strengthening a culture of trust and accountability. Part II will be provided in early 2026 with an additional focus on community intervention practices. Participants will engage in skill-building around bystander intervention, micro-affirmations, and setting healthy boundaries—tools that support both personal well-being and strong professional relationships. We’ll also explore how to show up for colleagues and share the resources available through UW. The training is facilitated by the SafeCampus Violence Prevention and Response Program, in partnership with People and Culture.
Register for your preferred 90-minute training session on the Advancement Learning Platform (ALP). Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation from ALP with an…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: University Advancement Staff.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
L.E.A.D. - Session 1
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 1
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. L.E.A.D. - Session 2
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 2
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. L.E.A.D. - Session 3
Through class sessions, guest speakers, and applied learning exercises, L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Accelerate and Develop) develops the leadership qualities, skills, and attributes of Advancement's emerging leaders while instilling our organizational values. The L.E.A.D. program meets twice monthly from September through May. L.E.A.D. cohort members are identified through nomination by their direct managers, with the Advancement Executive Strategy Team involved in the final selection. The L.E.A.D. cohort is representative of University Advancement's many units and disciplines.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower. Campus room: Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: L.E.A.D. Cohort.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UA Management Foundation - Session 3
The UA Management Foundations program reflects UA’s commitment to supporting leaders throughout their career journey, and we are pleased to invest in your professional development. The three main components to the program include: Leading at UA, where you will hear from our internal experts and learn how to navigate talent management, recruiting and hiring processes at UA. , Leading Others, where you will practice and hone the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective manager of people. , Leading the Way, where you will deepen your understanding of inclusive management practices and learn practical ways to foster a workplace community.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Amy Bowers. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UA Supervisors (invite only).
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.