Dawg Daze with UW Libraries!
Welcome, Huskies! UW Libraries is hosting a wide variety of Dawg Daze events to introduce you to our amazing Library resources and programs! Explore our spaces, meet our staff and connect with other students throughout the week including tours, board game events, karaoke, and more! See all Libraries Dawg Daze events below, and find them in your UW Dawg Daze calendar!
Student Connection
Meet other students and have fun!
9/18 Silent Reading Party 3-5pm Enjoy comfy chairs, tea, snacks, in a beautiful room while reading alongside others who share the joy of reading. You can pick from some fun book options from our collection, or bring your own. All reading is welcome- print books, e-books, and audiobooks with headphones! Learn more/add to calendar
9/19 KARAOKE FRIDAY at the Tateuchi East Asia Library 1-4pm: Are you ready to show off your singing skills and have some fun? Come join us for a free Karaoke session at the Tateuchi East Asia Library in Gowen Hall!. No reservations needed! While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to explore our incredible collections of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean materials. Learn more/add to calendar
9/19 Tabletop Game Night at Odegaard Library 5:30-10pm: Join us at Odegaard for an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Tabletop Game Night! Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the gaming world, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow students and start the year off with some laughs and a little bit of chaos. Snacks and drinks provided. Learn more/add to calendar
9/19 Sounds from the Vaults with UW Ethnomusicology Archives 1-5pm: Join curator DJ Vallier as he spins discs from UW’s historic and subterranean Ethnomusicology Archives. From ethereal Japanese gagaku and filigreed Zambian kora to overtone-laden Afghan throat games and 70s funkified Seattle soul, listen to music you’ve never heard and won’t find on Spotify! Learn more/add to calendar
Students who attend the Odegaard Library tours, the Undergraduate Research for Transfer Students event, or complete the self—guided tour during Dawg Daze can enter a drawing for a $20 e-gift card! Look for the pawprint next to eligible events in this post.
Tours
Tours of the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries: 9/23, 9/24 and 9/25: Get to know the largest libraries on campus, and learn about the rich history behind one of the most iconic buildings on campus, and in the region. Meet in the lobby of the Allen Library (ALB) north wing (under the crows and ravens). Times vary by day. Learn more/add to calendar.
Odegaard Library Tours – 9/18, 9/19, 9/22 and 9/23: Come and meet your new favorite library! Odegaard is a great place for all students to study and meet up with friends. This tour introduces you to all of the unique study spaces, books, computer labs, how to get help, and more. Snacks will be provided. See all dates and times/add to calendar
9/26 – Odegaard Writing and Research Center Open House 12-2pm: Visit the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) Open House event to learn how you can get support and feedback on any type of writing and research project! The OWRC is here to support you, whether it’s coursework or a major application, a creative essay, poem or a job résumé. Learn more/add to calendar.
Journey through the UW Libraries: Self-guided Tour (open/ongoing) Explore UW Libraries spaces, services, and resources via this online, self-guided tour to explore the Libraries and learn about important library resources and services. Learn more.
| Explore Your Options: Learn about the new minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities Monday, Sept. 22, 10:30-12:20, Special Collections Classroom Allen Library South, Basement (B069)Are you curious about a career in libraries, archives, publishing and preserving cultural materials? This special session gives students a a unique opportunity to explore UW Libraries Special Collections while learning about the minor program in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities, with an emphasis hands-on, project-oriented work with historical materials and archival sources and building skills for a variety of applications and study. Learn more/add to calendar |
For Transfer Students
9/25 Undergraduate Research for Transfer Students Panel & Social 3-4:00pm: Are you a transfer student interested in undergraduate research? Get a jump-start on research with this workshop intended for incoming transfer students in all disciplines to get up to speed on the resources and opportunities available for you to engage in faculty-mentored research at UW! In addition, learn about key library resources and services that support all forms of undergraduate research in this interactive session. Snacks will be provided. Learn more/add to calendar
Bookmark it!
You are getting a lot of information at every Dawg Daze event! Don’t worry about remembering every single thing, we’ve got you covered, Huskies! For a quick guide to “All the things” about UW Libraries, be sure to bookmark the UW Libraries Student Guide!