The Pack is Back! After 18 months of remote learning, University of Washington Bothell faculty and staff welcomed students back to campus with time-honored traditions we missed in 2020 and an event that commemorated the year that was. Here is a glimpse into the exciting first days of autumn quarter.
Move-in Day
Getting the key to life on campus and a successful academic career at UW Bothell.
New residents check in on Move-in Day before checking out the rest of the campus.
✓ Laptop. ✓ Linens.✓ Coffee cups. ✓ Well-wishes from family and friends as students converged on Husky Village on Move-in Day.
Convocation
Students were the stars of Convocation, a formal academic ceremony at the start of autumn quarter each academic year.
A record number of new first-year and transfer students participated in the 2021 Convocation, which featured welcoming remarks from the chancellor and inspiring speeches from campus leaders.
The pinning of the UW Bothell pin marked the end of Convocation, the start of the school year — and the beginning of new friendships.
Faculty and campus leaders cheered on new students as they made their way to the athletic field for the traditional photo around the W.
Decorating challenge
Offices and departments across campus brought out their best to greet new and returning Dawgs when they arrived on the first day of autumn quarter.
Remembrance event
Students, staff, faculty and leadership from UW Bothell and Cascadia College gathered for a Campus Remembrance Event on Oct. 5. Attendees chose a rock to carry as we were guided through a brief reflection. Collectively, we honored the losses of the past 20 months — and held the hope and joy for our future. Together, we will create a path forward.
Rosemary Simmons, director of Counseling, Health & Wellness.
UW Bothell Chancellor Kristin Esterberg and Cascadia College President Eric Murray.
Remembrance Rock Garden
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the UW Bothell and Cascadia College community will install a Remembrance Rock Garden to memorialize the past 20 months. It will be displayed throughout fall quarter on The Promenade as a place to make connections, to have a moment of silence or simply to admire the spirit of our community. The Social Justice Organizers and HEROs (Health Educators Reaching Out) hosted rock painting workshops, and community members are also invited to bring a rock from home for the rock garden dedication ceremony.
