Oh, Vulcan. How do we love thee? Let us count the ways. There’s the revitalization of our new favorite ‘hood, South Lake Union; the Sounders and Seahawks (and for some, the Trailblazers); Cinerama; EMP and SFM; brain science; space travel; philanthropy; rare military aircraft – the list goes on and on… But it was a relatively small [...]
Afternoon wine at the Agency Hub – Three weeks to go!
“…Enjoying great wine is a way of life.” Week 4, Reason I’m excited #4: Wine sponsored by Chateau Ste Michelle Last week I told you about the beer that you will be able to exchange your TWO drink tickets for at Agency 2012. This week I’m here to tell you about the wine. My outing to [...]
Volunteer for Agency 2012
Agency Volunteer Position Descriptions Email: agency@wghalliance.org Hey, we think you’re great for wanting to get involved with Agency (formerly Party with a Purpose). We’re a community of 20- and 30-somethings dedicated to taking global health action. You are a part of that community and we want to ask you a big favor…would you be our [...]
Afternoon beer at the Agency Hub – Four weeks to go!
“The ancient Sumerians worshipped the beer they made, and praised the Goddess Ninkasi for the miracle of fermentation. Beer is a staple of civilization…” Week 3, Reason I’m excited #3: Beer sponsored by Ninkasi Your ticket to Agency also gives you two drink tokens which you can exchange at one of the FIVE bars for beer [...]
What you say totally matters
We’re listening. We’re seeking to understand, not be understood. Past attendees told us they want: More ways to directly engage: We’re working to continue the conversation beyond Agency 2012 by starting conversations between you and global health organizations. Attend the party and learn how to engage. Fewer bar lines: While you might get stuck in [...]
Women Making a Difference
Becky Bartlein, University of Washington Global Health department by day and volunteer Agency Advisor, writes about one of this year’s sponsors. There are a lot of women involved in making the Agency Party happen. The majority of advisors are women. The beneficiaries of the party through HAI’s Mobile Moms program are women. And now we welcome the [...]
Afternoon tea at the Agency Hub – Five weeks to go!
Week 2, Reason I’m excited #2: The Agency Party this year is party of so much more! There’s a lot going on through the month of July – you may have seen words such as ‘Groundswell’, ‘Global Health Month’, and ‘Nexus’ on the Agency website, or when you bought your tickets, or on the Washington [...]
Afternoon tea at the Agency hub – Six weeks to go!
It’s Monday afternoon, and I think you deserve a few minutes for a cup of tea and a biscuit. Rather a cookie. That’s what a British biscuit is. Take your mind off work for just a moment, you deserve it. I’m writing this in a British accent, so I hope that you will try to [...]
The long and winding road
Last June, a thousand of us from near and far gathered together to party the night away under the glistening backdrop of McCaw Hall. We danced, we drank, we laughed, and in some damn sweet threads we put to shame the reputation that Seattleites only wear Gore-tex and polar fleece. The energy in the air [...]
Bringing Back That Party Funk
One of the most popular parts of last year’s party was the “Innovation Gallery,” where we displayed local works of art that were inspired by some of our region’s innovative global health products and programs. The whole floor was buzzing as guests worked the room to learn about these wild innovations through the eyes of [...]
