UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     Speak to Succeed Toastmaster Club Speak to Succeed Toastmaster Club is one of the thousands of Toastmaster International clubs. This club was established in 1982 and has experienced different life cycles. It is currently meeting at 319 Terry Ave, Room 16, Seattle, Washington at Harborview Medical Center's Engineering Building. We are open to the public and provide a friendly and supportive learning atmosphere. We welcome people from different backgounds who are determined to improve their communication and leadership skills. We just received Distinctive Toastmaster Club Status. UW Photographers Group Collegial informal group of passionate photographers from across campus and beyond, we meet on Tuesdays to discuss and work on photography by sharing work and generating ideas and exhibtions. Newcomers welcome. Purple Toast Toastmasters Club (UW Tower) A community Toastmasters Club that meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, in the UW Tower's Bldg C Visitor's Cafeteria, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. We practice public speaking and giving constructive feedback. (If possible, please RSVP before attending the meeting.) Light refreshments served. Everyone is welcome! Cheerful Givers Washington We provide toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift. We believe this simple gesture boosts self-esteem, enhances self-worth, and strengthens bonds in families. Professional Staff Organization The Professional Staff Organization (PSO) represents the issues and concerns of professional staff to the university administration, the campus, and our local community. All professional staff are members of PSO. PSO provides information to legislators, represents professional staff on the faculty councils and univeristy committees ranging from academics to facilities, and works to improve communication and build camaraderie among the professional staff throughout the university system. The PSO also collaborates with the UW administration on other issues relevant to professional staff. Asian and Pacific Islander American Faculty & Staff Association (APIAFSA) The University of Washington Asian & Pacific Islander American Faculty and Staff Association (APIAFSA) started in 2008. Our mission is to foster and promote a visible and supportive campus community for APIA faculty and staff at the UW. University of Washington Toastmasters The University of Washington Toastmasters Club meets on Tuesdays, 12-1 in the HUB. We are a fun and interesting group that helps members learn public speaking skills and leadership skills. Our members include staff, graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and some community members. We were founded in 1982 -- come visit us and see if you like it! Family Caregiver Network The Family Caregiver Network provides informal, confidential, guided discussions where caregivers can share their experiences and successes. Facilitated by Work/Life Specialist, Ellen Blizinsky MSW. Black Faculty & Staff Association The Black Faculty & Staff Association was started in fall quarter 2005 as a way to foster a greater sense of community and mutual support among the Black faculty and staff of the University. Latino/a Faculty and Staff Association The UW Latino/a Faculty and Staff Association was started in the fall of 2007. The group promotes recruitment, development, and retention of Latino/a faculty, staff, and students. Native Faculty and Staff Association The Native Faculty and Staff Association seeks to focus on initiatives specifically related to the well being of the University of Washington’s Native Faculty and Staff. Q Faculty and Staff Q Faculty and Staff (queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirit, trans, intersex, questioning, same-gender loving, allies) started in 2008. Our mission is to foster and promote a visible and supportive campus community for Q faculty and staff and the UW. Association of Professional Advisers and Counselors (APAC) The Association of Professional Advisers and Counselors (APAC), formed in 1976, is a community-driven organization for advisers and counselors at the University of Washington. The Q Center The University of Washington Q Center builds and facilitates queer (gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirit, trans, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving, allies) academic and social community though education, advocacy, and support services to achieve a socially-just campus in which all people are valued. Friends of Campus Cats Campus Cats humanely manages the resident feral cat population on UW campus and elsewhere, using the tried-and-true TNR method (trap/neuter/return). We oversee and care for the cats throughout their lifetime. We also foster and adopt cats and kittens suitable for homes. Campus Business & Professional Women A local chapter of Business & Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA), we promote equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. We meet the 3rd Friday of every month during the school year, for a luncheon and featured speaker with relevant issues and information. Our luncheons are located in the University of Washington Club at 12 noon. If you want to receive an email with our featured speakers and luncheon dates, please email Sue Suwiwattanakul at sues@u.washington.edu. UW Mindfulness Sangha We are a support group for people practicing mindfulness and meditation.