{"id":20375,"date":"2021-06-17T15:36:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T15:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=20375"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:44:09","slug":"real-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/2021\/06\/17\/real-connections","title":{"rendered":"Virtual events result in real connections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Emergency resources, scholarships, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives were just a few areas that received significant support as a result of two spring fundraising events at the University of Washington Bothell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined, the events will not only impact student success, but they also connected members of the broader community to the campus and to each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Husky Giving Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On April 8, more than 200 gifts were made to UW Bothell during the 24-hour campaign to celebrate the power of philanthropy on the lives of students. The donations \u2014 ranging from $5 to $5,000 \u2014 supported campus-wide initiatives such as the Black Opportunity Fund, the COVID-19 Emergency Student Fund and Community Engagement, as well as programs within the five schools on campus: Business, Educational Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health Studies and STEM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy favorite part of Husky Giving Day this year was seeing the enthusiasm of our deans to make the day a success,\u201d said Keshia Link, director of donor services and development operations. \u201cThey challenged themselves to be creative in their approach and came up with some innovative ways to define success for their participation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of the influence social media can have in educating and connecting people, goals for the day were centered around increasing \u201clikes\u201d and followers and around the amount of times hashtags were shared, rather than a specific dollar amount donated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe more exposure we get on our Facebook page, the more people will learn about the great work of our faculty and students,\u201d said Dr. Bruce Burgett, dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. \u201cThat will inevitably lead to support in some other way, whether it\u2019s more shares, more students on our campus or more funds for our programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbove and beyond the incredible generosity that we saw that day,\u201d said Burgett. \u201cthe exposure gained and camaraderie built online on Husky Giving Day are immeasurable.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Husky 5K <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For the second year in a row, the Husky 5K \u2014 which is in its 16th year \u2014 was a virtual event. And it was a virtual success, said Tiffany Kirk, interim director of alumni engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe had more than 400 participants from 13 states,\u201d she said. \u201cThat was amazing, given it was around the time some pandemic restrictions were lifting and people had many more options for spending their weekend outdoors or in groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt speaks to the experience our alumni had at UW Bothell,\u201d she said. \u201cThey want to stay engaged and support current students to be successful.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Husky 5K is organized by alumni for alumni (and friends). Members of UW Bothell\u2019s Alumni Council, led by Mary Howisey (Society, Ethics & Human Behavior \u201902), secure sponsors, rally participants and manage race-day logistics. Community partner AT&T, which sponsored the 2020 Block Party & BrewFest, returned this year to support the event again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs and the top Dawg <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bridget Doyle, CCAMPIS program manager; Elisabeth Schnebele, student writer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While typically a 5K run\/walk, this year\u2019s 5K \u201crace\u201d involved fitness classes including barre, dance, spin, strength and yoga. From social media posts and direct feedback, participants reported having a great time with the option they chose. The most fun, however, may have been had by the dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe dogs were out in force this year,\u201d said Kirk. \u201cIt\u2019s always been a dog-friendly event, but something about the cape we shared got the dogs and their owners excited about participating. I loved seeing it!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One such dog sporting the purple cape was Dubs, the top Dawg himself. He had surprise visits with many people throughout the day, dropping by participants\u2019 homes and posing for photos on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fun then turned into funds as the event raised $11,000 for UW Bothell\u2019s COVID-19 Emergency Student Fund, which helps students by paying for utilities, computer equipment and access to the internet. Having these basic needs for technology met has meant students could continue their studies during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A supportive community <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pride and collaborative spirit that resulted from both events demonstrate the impact of people coming together for a common purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Link and Kirk also emphasized the generosity of the UW Bothell community during this virtual reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe remain grateful for the continued support of our donors and alumni to ensure our students are successful,\u201d they said. \u201cWe look forward to when we can again host events and thank them in person.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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