Paint the Park Purple 2025
UW Tacoma Alumni Relations
Bring your friends and family to cheer on the Rainiers and enjoy an exciting summer evening at the ballpark. You can show your Husky pride while building a strong community of South Sound Husky alumni and friends!
Cheney Stadium will be transformed into a purple paradise with the players wearing custom purple-and-gold uniforms. Join us on the party deck for a BBQ buffet, beer, wine and soft drinks, and a special commemorative t-shirt. A spectacular fireworks show will follow the game to end the night with a bang.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; game begins at 7:05 p.m.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Special Events. Accessibility Contact: uwtalum@uw.edu.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cheney Stadium
2502 S. Tyler St. Tacoma, WA.
For more info visit www.tacoma.uw.edu. Acing the Career Fair
It’s that time of year again! Spend some time with us to learn how to navigate the career fairs: how to talk to employers, how to research which companies will be in attendance, what to prepare, how to make the most of your connections, and how to follow up.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99723894688. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Resume that Really Work
- Does your resume do a good job of selling you to an employer?
In this workshop, you will learn:
-How to pass the employer 'eye test'
-How to target your resume to the job you want
-How to avoid resume pitfalls.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95582716555. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Growing Skills Beyond the Classroom
Want to build new skills, make connections, and learn more about yourself?
This workshop will help you explore how internships, volunteering, research, and other learning opportunities outside the classroom can support your personal and career goals.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92232350447. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Acing the Career Fair
It’s that time of year again! Spend some time with us to learn how to navigate the career fairs: how to talk to employers, how to research which companies will be in attendance, what to prepare, how to make the most of your connections, and how to follow up.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94606335665. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Resumania
Have a resume you want feedback on before the career fairs? Stop into our resume review session (virtually or in-person)! Attending via zoom: Be sure to have your document ready so you can share your screen once you enter a breakout room with a Career Development representative! Attending in person: bring a print copy of your resume (or print it when you get here).
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Garretson Woodruff Pratt (GWP). Campus room: 102. Event Types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. UW Tacoma Engineering & Technology Career & Internship Fair - Fall 2025
Our bi-annual Technology Career & Internship Fair is an opportunity for all students to network with employers representing various industries. This fair is an opportunity to make connections with employers and students, to develop your personal brand, and to learn about available job and internship opportunities. This year's fair will be held in person in William W. Philip Hall (WPH) on UW Tacoma's campus.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma William W. Philip Hall (WPH). Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com. UW Tacoma All Industries Career & Internship Fair - Fall 2025
Our bi-annual Career & Internship Fair is an opportunity for all students to network with employers representing various industries. This fair is an opportunity to make connections with employers and students, to develop your personal brand, and to learn about available job and internship opportunities. This year's fair will be held in person in William W. Philip Hall (WPH) on UW Tacoma's campus.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma William W. Philip Hall (WPH). Event Types: Exhibits. Information Sessions. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com. Interview Strategies
Does interviewing make you nervous?
Unsure of how to prepare for interviews?
Struggle with how to respond to common interview questions?
Join us to learn effective interview strategies to help you become more confident in your interview skills. And learn about our online resource, Stand Out.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96527964658. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. LinkedIn/Handshake Peer Led
https://washington.zoom.us/j/93562503955.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Campus room: 107. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. How to Find a Job/Internship
Are you thinking about an internship or a job, but unsure of how to approach your search?
Are you interested in learning more about the value of internships, and how to determine which is right for you? Attendees of this workshop will leave with a better idea of where to find internships and jobs, what types of roles may work best for them, and how to build a successful application.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93390276693. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com. Resumes that Really Work
Does your resume do a good job of selling you to an employer?
In this workshop, you will learn:
-How to pass the employer 'eye test'
-How to target your resume to the job you want
-How to avoid resume pitfalls.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95719907942. Campus room: 107. Event Types: Student Activities. Workshops. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
For more info visit tacomauw.joinhandshake.com.