UW permanently extends class drop deadline
Office of the Registrar originally extended deadline because of COVID-19, now sees benefits to equity, consistency
UW System reaches pre-pandemic levels of in-person instruction
Over 90% of undergraduate classes are held in person this fall
UW faces backlash for scheduling first day of school on Jewish holiday
Blank says first day of school cannot be moved, but reschedules convocation, other first day events to better accommodate the holiday
Returning UW students adapt to changed university life as classes begin
Several campus facilities impose new restrictions after increase in COVID-19 cases
A Meaningful Monday: Finding words to live by
The light at the end of the tunnel is always there — if you look hard enough for it
Spring courses which didn’t make course guide include rap, fake milk
Useful courses omitted in favor of 'math,' 'science'
Extracurriculars or coursework: which better prepare students for job market?
While classes aim to adequately prepare students for careers, extracurriculars simply do better job
Implementing UW-affiliated self-defense courses combats issues of passive engagement with student safety
Reports of rise in sexual assaults makes threat of sexual violence real, self-defense classes would work to prepare students for the worst
School breaks too long, students can’t capitalize on time
Missing time with family, not offering enough time for employment are just two reasons UW needs to reform academic calendar
