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With mid鈥憅uarter here we’re getting a mix of rain, stress, and campus sickness. Lately we鈥檝e been hearing one big question:

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鈥淢y student is sick on campus and I can鈥檛 be there, how do I help?鈥�

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One easy way: send soup! Broth, noodles, veggies, and protein covers all the necessary elements to fueling and soothing the body when it’s under immense stress from sickness and school.

Here are a few parent鈥憈ested, student鈥慳pproved U District spots we recommend:
, 4142 Brooklyn Ave NE
Our top sick鈥慸ay pick. Affordable, comforting pho
, 4106 Brooklyn Ave NE
Mild wonton soup that鈥檚 easy on the stomach
, 4508 University Way NE
Rich broth; ask for light or no spice
(U Village)
Excellent pho and healthy options.

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As we move through these last few winter weeks, we鈥檙e wishing all our Huskies a smooth recovery and the strength to finish the quarter strong. Brighter days are on the way! Spring is just around the corner, and soon the cherry blossoms will be here to greet us all

February can be the 鈥渨ait鈥�is it still winter?鈥� month in Seattle Here’s our quick mid-quarter check-in with a few key dates, support resources, and some easy ideas to help your Husky feel a little more grounded mid-quarter!

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Dawg Dates & Deadlines

• Feb 16: Presidents Day (no classes)
• Feb 28 (11:59 p.m.): Deadline to for spring quarter (for students using HFS dining plans).
• Jan 23: Winter Tuition and Residence Hall charges due

See All Dawg Dates

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Tax-Time 101: What is the 1098-T and Why Should We Care?

If this is your family鈥檚 first time navigating college finances, tax season can feel confusing, especially for first鈥慻eneration, international, or first鈥慽n鈥慶ollege households.

One simple step: have your student check MyUW for their 1098鈥惯 (if available) and save it with their important records.

What鈥檚 the 1098鈥惯?

A tax form colleges provide that summarizes certain tuition/fee charges and scholarships/grants for the year. It鈥檚 not a bill or a refund, just documentation.

Why it matters

• Helps families file taxes correctly
• May be used when checking eligibility for education鈥憆elated tax benefits
• Reduces 鈥渟urprise moments鈥� when sorting out scholarships, grants, loans, and payments
• Builds good financial鈥憀iteracy habits year to year

For international families

Tax requirements vary by residency status and income. It鈥檚 still helpful to download the form and use UW guidance or a qualified tax professional to determine what applies.

Don鈥檛 panic

• Not every student will have a 1098鈥惯
• Having one doesn鈥檛 guarantee a tax credit or refund
• UW can share general info, but not personal tax advice

How to find it

1. Log into MyUW
2. Search 鈥�1098鈥惯鈥�
3. Download and save if available

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Husky Tips: Helping Your Husky Through the Winter Gloom with UW Resources

If your student is feeling the gray days a little extra, you鈥檙e not alone, and UW has support ready.听

• (24/7): 206-616-7777 (same-day, confidential support).听

• UW Counseling Center (mental health support and referrals for ongoing care).听

• A 鈥溾�� option on campus: the UW Health Sciences Library has light therapy lamps available for in-library use.听

Sometimes a simple 鈥業鈥檓 really glad you told me鈥� can be the support someone needed all along!

Quick tip you can share: borrow tech instead of buying it听

If your student needs a laptop/tablet/camera/mic/projector for a class or project, lets students borrow equipment for free (availability varies).听听

Student life roundup (share this section with your Husky)听

One of the best winter-quarter 鈥渕ood boosters鈥� is something low-pressure and in-person, even if they show up solo. Craft nights, board games, bake/paint events, ceramics workshops, public lectures鈥� it all counts.听

Where to browse what鈥檚 happening:听

• UW Seattle Campus Calendar

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Visiting your Husky this winter? Make it a 鈥淲inter UW Family Weekend鈥�听

Seattle in February is peak cozy-drizzle season, and a visit can be a big morale boost mid-quarter. We pulled together winter-friendly ideas (packing tips, indoor favorites, athletics and even a mountain day trip):听

• Check out our Wintertime in Seattle (visiting guide) blog from last year!
• For General visitor info such as parking, maps, basics we have the UW has great tips as well

Bonus tip: Presidents鈥� Day weekend can be a great time to visit if your student鈥檚 schedule is lighter

Talk with your Husky: February check-in questions听

Copy/paste (works for all living situations and families near or far):听

• 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one small win from this week?鈥�听

• 鈥淲hat鈥檚 taking the most energy right now, classes, people, or logistics?鈥�听

• 鈥淲ant help making a plan, or do you just want me to be your hype person today?鈥�听
• 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one thing you want March-you to thank February-you for?鈥�听

Summary听

If you missed Provost Tricia Serio鈥檚 Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, here鈥檚 a quick family-friendly recap of the main themes, why they matter for students, and a simple conversation starter you can use at home.听

Key takeaways for families听

• UW acknowledged the pressures students and families are navigating right now, and emphasized staying grounded in community, purpose, and practical action.听

• Student success and access were front and center, including academic support through the UW Instructional Center (IC). One highlight shared: students who participate in IC programs are 45% more likely to graduate, and nearly 32% of undergraduates across UW鈥檚 three campuses identify as first-generation students.听

• AI is part of learning today. UW is advancing AI literacy and responsible use through efforts like AI@UW, with a focus on equity and real-world readiness.听

• UW emphasized the importance of critical thinking and constructive dialogue (including work through the UW Dialogue Initiative) to help students navigate information, disagreement, and complex issues.听

• UW reaffirmed its public mission and research impact for Washington and beyond, and described work to strengthen research infrastructure and partnerships during a time of uncertainty in higher education.听

A simple 鈥淭alk with your Husky鈥� prompt听

Try one of these low-pressure check-in questions:听

• 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one UW resource or support that has helped you this quarter?鈥�听

• 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one thing you want to try next (office hours, tutoring, advising, a student org, a wellbeing resource)?鈥�听

Want the full details?听

We鈥檒l share the full transcript (and any available replay link) when it鈥檚 posted. In the meantime, this recap is intended to help families understand the themes and talk about them together.听

Replay & Transcript link