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The
University of Washington recognizes the continuing contributions of retirees
following employment. UW retirees are encouraged to be an ongoing part
of the University community. In honor of past accomplishments and to further
retiree roles, the following privileges are accorded all UW retirees.
UW
Benefits Office
University
of Washington Retirement Association
Parking
Cultural
and Social Opportunities
Educational
Opportunities
Athletic
Events
Recreational
Sports
UW
Benefits Office
The UW Benefits Office places a strong emphasis on its role as a provider
of service and continues this service to retirees. Assistance is available
to UW retirees regarding retirement plans, retiree health insurance, death
benefits, Medicare and Social Security information. Also available are
a variety of educational and informational opportunities such as the annual
employee and retiree benefits fairs.
University
of Washington Retirement Association
All University retirees and active employees are invited to join the University
of Washington Retirement Association. The Association was organized in
1975 to benefit retirees.
Parking
Complimentary campus parking is available to fully retired UW retirees,
their spouses or same-sex domestic partners (one permit per couple). Permit
is not transferable to others, including relatives. To request a new ID
card please contact the Benefits Office.
Cultural
and Social Opportunities
Burke
Museum of Natural History and Culture
A special yearly membership of $20.00 (for a single senior) or $30.00 (for
a dual senior membership) is available to retired faculty and staff and
their surviving spouses, of any age, upon presentation of a University identification
card.
Husky
Union Building and South Campus Center
The Husky Union Building (HUB) and South Campus Center (BCC) is open to
retired faculty, staff and their spouses. Discounts for bowling, billiards,
or table tennis are available to retirees. For hours and information,
call 206-543-1447.
For South Campus Center hours and information, call 206-543-0530.
UW
(Faculty) Club
Retired faculty and staff are eligible for membership at the University
of Washington Club at reduced rates. For more information please call
206-543-0437.
School
of Drama
Seniors (60+)
ticket prices are valid for all School of Drama performances throughout
the year. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the UW Arts Ticket Office
for $12 each. For more information on School of Drama events call 206-543-5140.
UW
Dance Program
Seniors (60+)
are eligible for a special rate of $10 each to all UW Dance Program concerts
through the UW Arts Ticket Office (for advance purchases) and at the venue
box office one hour prior to the start of the performance. For more information
on all UW Dance Program events please call 206-543-9843.
School
of Music
The School of
Music offers senior (60+) discounts on some tickets and on "Notecards"
season passes to most concerts. For more information or to purchase tickets
please call the School of Music at 206-543-1201.
Henry
Art Gallery
UW
retirees may use their retiree "Husky" card for one free admission
per visit to the Henry Art Gallery. The Henry is located at the corner
of 15th Ave NE and NE 41st Street. Phone: 206-543-2280.
Educational
Opportunities
Experimental
College
Offers non-credit classes in over twenty different categories.
University
Library
Retired faculty and staff and their spouses may use the University Libraries.
Books may be borrowed upon presentation of a University of Washington
identification card or a bar-coded library card. Spouses of retired faculty
and staff should contact the Library Cashier located on the ground floor
of Suzzallo, 206-543-1174.
University
BookStore
Your
membership in UWRA entitles you to a 10% point of sale discount when you
have your UWRA card present or are using a University BookStore charge
card.
ACCESS
Program
Individuals who are 60 years of age or older may register as auditors,
on a space-available basis in University of Washington credit courses
by paying registration fee.
OSHER
Lifelong Learning at UW
The
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington invites
adults over 50 to come together to share intellectual interests and make
new friends. Current and retired UW faculty and community experts lead
workshops and special events.
UW
Educational Outreach
UW Educational Outreach offers a wide variety of credit and non-credit
courses.
Athletic
Events
Football
Retired faculty and staff, their surviving spouses, and surviving spouses
of those who died before retirement retain the same football ticket
priorities to which they were entitled prior to retirement, or death
of a spouse, and continue to build priority points for regular annual
ticket purchases. Service points will be frozen upon retirement. Non-ticket
holders may obtain information about the football season ticket priority
system by contacting the Husky Ticket Office, 101 Graves Building (Box
354070), 206-543-2200.
Basketball
Also available at faculty rates are two non-transferable Men's and/or
Women's Basketball Season tickets, good for all home basketball games,
with the exception of conference or NCAA playoffs and meets, and special
non-conference athletic events. Applications can be obtained by contacting
the Husky Ticket Office, 101 Graves Building (Box 354070), Seattle, WA
98195-4070; or 206-543-2200.
Recreational
Sports
IMA
Retired faculty and staff may use the facilities of the Intramural Activities
Building upon payment of the regular faculty/staff annual, quarterly or
single use fee and presentation of your University of Washington Retired
Faculty/Staff identification card. Those who purchase an annual or quarterly
IMA Membership Card may also purchase an independent-access IMA Membership
for their spouse/registered same sex domestic partner. Call 206-543-4590
for details.
Golf
Range and Waterfront
Activities Center
Retired faculty and staff may use the facilities of the University of
Washington Golf Driving Range and the Waterfront Activities Center upon
payment of the regular faculty/staff rates and presentation of a University
of Washington Retired Faculty/Staff identification card.
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