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1. Pipeline Project’s: Neah Bay Telling Our Stories 2013-2014

2. SAT Course Instructors Wanted

3. COURSE OF INTEREST: Honors 230C: Steven Jobs, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technology”

4. COURSE OF INTEREST: Honors 230 A:  Education Inside Prison

5. COURSE OF INTEREST: English 474A: Service-Learning Seminar for Future Teachers

6. COURSE OF INTEREST: EDUC 401 H: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education

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1. Pipeline Project’s: Neah Bay Telling Our Stories 2013-2014

Are you interested in immersing yourself in the beauty and richness of the Makah culture?  Do you love working with elementary students?  Do you want a deep, engaging, non-traditional learning experience in the Pacific Northwest?

If you answered yes to the above questions, consider applying for the Neah Bay: “Telling our Stories” project, via a partnership between the UW’s Pipeline Project and Neah Bay Elementary School on the Olympic Peninsula. 

During the 2013 - 2014 school year, a small group of UW students will take part in a year-long project with Neah Bay Elementary students.  Using oral histories, digital story-telling and photography, UW students will learn about the rich history and culture of the Makah people while mentoring 5th grade students to deepen their understanding and exploration of their own Native culture.

Note that this project will require a non-negotiable 3-quarter commitment, as well as a 2 week partnership experience during September:  9/9/13 – 9/13/13 in Seattle and 9/15 – 9/20 in Neah Bay.  There will be a weekly seminar during autumn, winter and spring quarters that all students will attend. Students will travel to Neah Bay during Alternative Spring Break.

More information and a link to the application:


https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/castick/27604

2. SAT Course Instructors Wanted

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are fabulous at  the SAT! A great sense of humor and public speaking,  teaching, or theater experience is helpful. Please note that  a car is necessary for this position. 

Join our terrific staff of much appreciated and well  compensated test prep experts! We will be interviewing  and training soon for our fall session (begins in August).       

To apply, please contact us now at: awesomejob@mazor.org

3. COURSE OF INTEREST: Honors 230C: Steven Jobs, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technology”

SLN 11771, Summer A Term (June 24 to July 24, 2013

5 UW Credits

Technology changes society, even as it enhances our communication and entertainment abilities and brings untold convenience. What drives our new civilization of ever increasing technological devices and innovation? Should we care that it’s a male-dominated sphere? And what happens when these new tools wrap themselves more and more around our bodies and become part of our skin? A new class in the UW Honors Program explores these issues, and their impact on what it means to be a human being in the 21 st century and who benefits most from the technological explosion. Open to all UW students.

For more Information: Dr. Taso G Lagos (taso@uw.edu)

4. COURSE OF INTEREST: Honors 230 A:  Education Inside Prison


What are the opportunities for education in prison? What are the benefits to students and what are the constraints of the institution? This class will be centered around a series of visits we will make to the Twin Rivers Unit of the Monroe Correctional Complex (about 30-40 minutes outside of Seattle). We will study collaboratively with a group of prisoners there, and we will tour the facility and meet with the prison’s administrative staff and correctional officers; some of these staff members will come to our class on campus before we take our first trip to the prison. The class will also hear from other guest speakers and from UW faculty who are engaged in providing educational opportunities inside prisons.

Students must receive clearance from the Dept. of Corrections in order to enter the prison facility; class size will be limited to 15 students.  More details will be available at the information session scheduled for Friday, May 24, at 3:30 in MGH 206. Please contact the instructor, Claudia Jensen (cjensen@uw.edu), for more information or if you can’t attend the information session.

5. COURSE OF INTEREST: English 474A: Service-Learning Seminar for Future Teachers


VLPA; optional W available; may be used toward field work or elective requirements for Education, Learning and Society minors
A term, M-Th 9:40-11:50, June 24-July 24

This service-learning course will combine on-campus seminar meetings with work in a summer school literacy program at Olympic Hills Elementary, a “high needs” and highly successful public school in the Lake City neighborhood in north seattle. Volunteer work at Olympic Hills will take place during class meeting times, with the option of additional volunteer work outside of class time for those who would like more experience or additional credit. Our work on campus will include considering some reasons young students struggle with reading and writing, and strategies and skills for understanding and supporting students’ development as readers and writers. We will also focus attention on the literacy curriculum at Olympic Hills, and on ourselves as teachers, community members and writers. We will work closely with Olympic HIlls staff to support both our own learning and our ability to work effectively with Olympic Hills students.

There are no prerequisites. No add codes are required.

Questions? Contact the instructor, Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill, esoneill@uw.edu

6. COURSE OF INTEREST: EDUC 401 H: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education

UW’s Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning seminar titled “EDUC 401 H: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education” in Autumn Quarter 2013. This weekly seminar introduces juniors and seniors to tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students apply what they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the UW. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to UW by sharing their knowledge and experience.

  • Seminar begins 1st  week of Autumn Quarter,  September 30th 2013
  • Seminar meets on Mondays from 4:30-6:20 PM** and 6:30-8:20pm**; however class time is expected to be just 90 minutes.
  • Tutoring takes place on campus and tutor/mentors receive 2 credits for working with one student, or receive 3 credits for working with two students
  • A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion of the seminar
  • Watch this video for more information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOM_bgYfezc&feature=youtu.be
  • Current syllabus available for review at: http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutormentor.php

For registration information, please contact Laura Chen at:  Lchen5@uw.edu

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1. Office of Admissions Seeking Front Desk Student Assistants

2. Events Intern Position Available

3. Getting Ready for Year 2: Kick-start Your Scholarship Search

4. Social Impact Event 5/14 - How to change the world through social enterprise

5. Summer Certificate in Nonprofit Essentials

6. STUDENT JOB: Student Calling Program, Summer Quarter

7. Career events for graduating Seniors

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1. Office of Admissions Seeking Front Desk Student Assistants

The Office of Admissions is looking to hire multiple Front Desk Student
Assistants to start working this summer quarter. This is a student-hourly position. The Office of Admissions serves approximately 55,000 callers and 10,000 visitors per year. Student Assistants serve as a point of contact for prospective students and families, providing general information and resources regarding educational opportunities, student life, and more. Student Assistants work to create a welcoming environment for prospective applicants and other visitors. In some cases, you will be the first person that visitors meet on campus, and their first impression of the University of Washington.

Direct job duties include answering the Office of Admissions phone, welcoming individuals who come to our office, supporting admission counselors in their outreach work, and supporting processing staff in their daily work.

This job is flexible around class schedules and offers the opportunity to work year round, including during all school breaks and the summer. Students can work for the office until they graduate, with the ability to work one quarter after they leave the UW. The average number of hours per week can range from 7 hours to up to 15 hours, depending upon the current office operating schedule and the student’s course schedule. Typically, the office is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What we are looking for:
- Positive attitude
- Outgoing personality
- Ability to handle high levels of work with a smile
- Understanding of the UW and its general operations
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks

If interested, please send the following to admdesk@uw.edu:
- Cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position
- Updated résumé with references


Any questions or other inquiries should be sent to admdesk@uw.edu

2. Events Intern Position Available

The University Advancement events team is currently looking for two student interns through the Fall to help with a variety of great university events.  If you  might be interested, the link to Husky Jobs is below, Job #69780. 

https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=2317201be9593bc6c3019bb11ebea631&s=jobs&ss=jobs

3. Getting Ready for Year 2: Kick-start Your Scholarship Search


Specifically designed for freshmen or sophomores, this introductory workshop offered by the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, in collaboration with Housing & Food Services, provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships, many of which will have deadlines during fall quarter. Join us to start planning and get ahead on what will be a busy fall.

  • Tuesday, May 21, 5:30-6:20pm, McCarty Hall AB
  • Wednesday, May 22, 5:30-6:20pm, Poplar Hall 105

RSVP to attend either session at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/230.


4. Social Impact Event 5/14 - How to change the world through social enterprise

May 14, 5:30-7 pm, 390 Paccar Hall

What inspires and motivates social entrepreneurs? How do they develop their ideas into a sustainable solution? How can students leverage their resources to make global impact?

Join us for a panel and small group discussion with four local organizations that are focused on social innovation:Upaya, Hub Seattle, MovingWorlds and Global Brigades Institute. Speakers will discuss the experiences that motivate them to make a collective impact in a society locally and globally. This is also an opportunity to NETWORK and learn opportunities that will further these connections.

Who should come?

·         Students from ANY major with an interest in social innovation

·         Anyone seeking to contribute their learned skills to a social cause

·         Anyone who is curious about how Seattle-based entrepreneurs work effectively in their communities or around the world.

Please RSVP, as refreshments will be provided: https://www.facebook.com/events/195951293885904/

5. Summer Certificate in Nonprofit Essentials

UW is offering Certificate Programs in several topics that UW undergraduates can take as part of their normal credit load this summer. These Certificates consist of two to four courses and will give a good foundation in the various subjects listed below. The Summer Certificate in Nonprofit Essentials may be of special interest to Honors students because it provides:

  • Opportunity to become knowledgeable in the structure and scope of the nonprofit sector
  • Comprehensive curriculum of core principles of nonprofit management, strategic planning, program development and evaluation, budgeting and financial management, fundraising
  • Ten general education credits
  •  Interaction with students from diverse perspectives since it is open to any major
  • Tuesday/Thursday schedule which fits well with other MWF courses
  •  Access to a teaching team of faculty and nonprofit practitioners

This is the first time the Evans School has offered courses for undergraduates. This is a unique opportunity.

For more information, visit website or come to information meeting Thursday, June 6, Mary Gates Hall, Room 258, 3;30 to 5:00 pm and meet the instructors and program managers for all programs. Find out which series of courses is the right fit for your educational goals and career needs.

Nonprofit Essentials, 10 credits

Discover what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of nonprofits using nuances of leadership, fundraising, communications and financial management.

Understanding the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Organizations, PB AF  355 A, Program and Implementation Tools for Nonprofit Organizations, PB AF 355 B and, Budget, Financial Management and Fundraising Tools for Nonprofit Organizations PB AF 355 C

Business Essentials, 10 credits, 6 of which are I&S

If you plan on working in an organization such as a business or nonprofit, you’ll need to know how they actually work by learning the three pillars—marketing, management, and accounting and finance.

Marketing Essentials, MKTG 275, Management Essentials, MGMT 275, Essential Accounting and Financial Management, ACCTG 275, and Business Plan Capstone, MGMT 490

Database Management, 10 credits

Learn to help organizations capture, store, retrieve and analyze information in meaningful ways in two courses that present the fundamentals of database management technology, design, development and administration.

Database Management Fundamentals I, INFO 240, and Database Management Fundamentals II, INFO 245

Localization: Language and Technology in the Global Market, 9 credits

Participate in a large and growing industry helping a business expand from one country to the global market. This field offers new opportunities for those interested in foreign cultures and in taking translation to a whole new level, beyond language to usability.

Introduction to Localization & Project Management, JSIS XXX and Localization Technology and Tools, JSIS XXX (pending final approval)

Quantitative Fundamentals of Computational Finance, 11 credits

If you love statistics, computation and math, you can prepare now for a career in the financial or investment industries.

Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance, AMATH 460, Probability and Statistics for Computational Finance, AMATH 461, and Introduction to Computational Finance and Financial Econometrics, AMATH 462/ECON 424

 Find web information here: Summer Quarter Certificate Programs

6. STUDENT JOB: Student Calling Program, Summer Quarter

!NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER QUARTER!

Make up to $13.50/hr with base pay of $9.19/hr.

Join other students in raising support for UW! Call UW alumni/donors, gain valuable workexperience, and learn about schools and departments from guest speakers and deans.

Shifts are: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm, and Sun 1 pm– 5pm & 5pm-9pm-UW

Students Only-Excellent communication skills required-Relaxed and Fun Work Environment-Very Flexible Schedule-Convenient Office Location-Quarterly Raises-Nightly Bonus Opportunities

To obtain an application, visit the Student Calling Program on the 1st floor of the UW Tower: 4333 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98195, OR Visit our website at:http://www.washington.edu/giving/student-calling-program

7. Career events for graduating Senior

  • Resume Fest (Resume Reviews) – Thursday, June 20 from 8:15 am – 4:00 pm  (Free)
  • Resume & Cover Letter Workshop – June 20 at4:00 pm (Free)
  • Alumni Dependable Strengths Workshop – June 21 & 24 ($160 – UWAA members; $200 – non-members)
  • Summer Career Fair – June 27 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm  (Free)
  • Career Launch Workshop (Resumes & Cover Letters, Job Search, Interviewing Skills and Lunch) – July 11 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm  ($35)
  • Alumni Panel & Networking Reception – July 17 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm  (panel - $5 – UWAA members, $7 – non-members; reception - $7 - UWAA members, $10 – non-members)

For additional information, please see The Career Center calendar at http://careers.washington.edu/Calendar


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Get outdoors without a car! Hiking by bus

Interested in going hiking but you don’t have a car? Go hiking by bus!

Go on hiking trips in the Seattle area on Saturdays using public transit, all covered by the U-PASS or ORCA card! These are not “in-city” hikes, they are in wilderness areas. We will depart for each hike on buses leaving from the U-District. Section 1 (which is already over) consisted of an orientation on bus hiking and 2 hikes (Wallace Falls and Anti-Aircraft Peak). Section 2 consists of 2 longer hikes to the beautiful summits of Poo Poo Point and Mt. Si. You are free to join Section 2 even if you were not part of Section 1.

To register for the class go to: 
https://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/courses/view/13SP.26.14701

Or you can call: (206) 68-LEARN

If you have any questions please email Adrian (the instructor): alaurenz@uw.edu

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1. Summer Career Fair Volunteer Opportunity

2. Princeton Review Workshops for MCAT & GRE

3. Gates Cambridge Scholarship Information Workshop

4. UW’s Got Talent - May 8th

5. U District Clean Up!

6. Indian Environmental Justice Activists on Thursday, May 16th

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1. Summer Career Fair Volunteer Opportunity

The Summer Career Fair is back! We’re in need of volunteers for the upcoming 2013 Summer Career Fair on June 27, 2013 from 2-6 PM in the HUB Ballrooms. Shifts will be available from 8AM- 8PM, with a minimum time commitment of 2 hours.

Why volunteer?

  • The Spring Career Fair is the biggest networking opportunity of the year. As a volunteer, you’ll have unparalleled access with the employers in attendance-and they’re all hiring!
  • If you need to fulfill volunteer hour requirements, look no further! Complete your hours with flexible shifts at this high-energy event.
  • Interested in Event Planning? As a volunteer, you’ll work closely with the UW Career Center’s Events Team to put on our biggest event of the year. Learn the ins and outs… then put it on your resume!

Interested? Shoot us an email at tccvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com with the following information:

1.      Your name

2.      Your email address

3.      Your hours of availability on the day of the Spring Career Fair (June 27, 2013)

By June 24th, we’ll be in touch to confirm your schedule and shift assignments.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!  Hope to see you at the Fair!


2. Princeton Review Workshops for MCAT & GRE

Golden Key International Honour Society will be hosting Princeton Review workshops this upcoming May.

There will be a total of 4 MCAT workshops and 2 GRE workshops. Seats are available for ALL UW students - so invite some of your friends! Spaces are limited so sign up as soon as you can (links down below).

There will be two classes for the MCAT and one class for the GRE. Each class will have 2 workshops - each 3 hours long with a 30 minute break in between.

MCAT: 4 Total Workshops (Classroom limit: 60)

•5/4/13 (MGH 231): Verbal Reasoning & Biology

•5/11/13 (MGH 231): Chemistry & Physics

•5/12/13: Online Practice Exam

GRE: 2 Total Workshops (Classroom limit: 40)

•5/11/13 (MGH251): Verbal, Writing & Quantitative reasoning

•5/12/13: Online Practice Exam

Note: As soon as the classroom limit is reached, the sign-up page will close.

MCAT (5/4/13): https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/goldkey/199774 
MCAT (5/11/13): https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/goldkey/199773 
GRE (5/11/13): https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/goldkey/199772

3. Gates Cambridge Scholarship Information Workshop

Have you the academic ability to thrive at one of the world’s leading universities?

Are you passionate about improving the lives of others?

Have you the leadership skills to take others with you?

If so, apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.  These highly-competitive, full-cost scholarships are available to citizens of countries outside of the UK to undertake a postgraduate degree in any subject at the University of Cambridge. With a global network of over 1,000 Gates Cambridge Scholars and Alumni from over 90 countries, you can be part of a life-changing experience and change the lives of others. 

Unlike the Churchill, Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes Scholarships, applicants must first apply and be admitted to the University of Cambridge in order to be eligible to be considered for the Scholarship.  As a result, interested candidates do not have to be nominated by their University to apply.

Hear about the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and study at the University of Cambridge from two Gates Scholars.

Sam Sudar attended St. John College, Cambridge as a Gates Scholars earning a Master of Philosophy in Neurobiology.  Sudar is a second year PhD Student in Computer Science working on brain interfaces and technology for the developing world.

Michael Duyzend  attended Girton College,  Cambridge  as a Gates Scholar earning a Master of Philosophy in Computational Biology.  Duyzend is a second year MD/PhD student working with whole genome sequencing data to better understand the genetic underpinnings of autism.

Eligible candidates must:

  • Have received a baccalaureate degree by the time they plan to enter the graduate programs
  • Have outstanding intellectual ability and leadership potential
  • Be committed to improving the lives of others
  • Be a citizen of any country outside of the United Kingdom.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Information Workshop is scheduled for

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 4pm-5pm

171 Mary Gates Hall, Conference Room 173R

Please RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/90

For additional information, please contact Mona Pitre-Collins at  mpitre@uw.edu in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.

4. UW’s Got Talent - May 8th

Want to see your fellow Huskies show off their talents? Come out and support Operation Smile at our 3rd Annual Talent Show! Join us for a fabulous night of singing, dancing, and dazzling performances! 

****Special Guest Appearance by Doug Clerget from The Bachelorette!****

Doors will open at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 8th in the Ethnic Cultural Theater and the show will begin promptly at 6 PM.

Tickets: $5 for students and $7 for non-students — $7 for everybody at the door

*contact us at opsmile@uw.edu for tickets

or you can purchase them online for a small additional service fee:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/375060

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/117VijQ

5. U District Clean Up!

The U District Clean Up will celebrate its 20th year on Saturday, May 11th.  This event brings neighbors, students, families, churches, local businesses, youth groups, and non-profits together to give the U-District extra shine just in time for the U-District Street Fair.  Activities include: raking, sweeping, painting-out graffiti, litter removal, and planting & landscaping.

What:         U-District Clean Up
Date:         Saturday, May  11th

Time:         9:00 a.m.   – 9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast & Check-in

       9:30 a.m.   – 12:00 p.m. – Neighborhood Clean Up

       12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Community BBQ and Trash Contest!

Location:   Meet at University Heights Center (West Parking Lot)

Breakfast & Lunch provided.  Free T-Shirt for the first 100 people to sign up!

To sign up, click HERE!

For more information, please e-mail udistrictcleanup@gmail.com or call Jenny Frankl at (206) 423 – 3004.

6. Indian Environmental Justice Activists on Thursday, May 16th

The Global Movement for Environmental Justice: A Forum to Bring Together Two Prominent Indian EJ Activists and the UW community in Conversation

Thursday May 16th, 2013, 3:30-5pm in CMU 226

Even though we know that environmental and social justice movements around the world are connected, it is difficult to actually piece together how we all are linked. Join us
for an informal conversation on the connections between “here and there” with two members of the internationally-recognized Environment Support Group from Bangalore, India. We will map out the most pressing issues that EJ activists in both Seattle and Bangalore are organizing around, and better understand the local and global stakes in this work.

Co-sponsored by the Simpson Center for the Humanities, the Comparative History of Ideas Department, the UW Honors Program, the South Asia Center in the Jackson School for International Studies, and the UW English Department.

 For more information, please contact Dr. Anu Taranath, Dept of English & CHID (anu@uw.edu).

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1. My Husky Story to award cash for best UW student-created video

2. Call for Proposals: Harlan Hahn and Dennis Lang Awards for Disability Studies – Spring 2013
3. Three new courses for diverse Summer Quarter travel experience

4. Capital Semester in Washington, DC

5. 2013 Big Ten+ Grad Expo Info

6. Part-time Student Work at the ASUW Experimental College

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1. My Husky Story to award cash for best UW student-created video

Every UW student has a story — about how he got here, what she’s discovered, how they’ve learned to stand out, or fit in. The UW students who tell their stories the best can win $1,500, $1,000 or $500.

The My Husky Story video contest is seeking student-created videos that show how UW students spend their time outside of class. A panel of judges will award $1,500 to the first place winner and $1,000 to the runner-up. The student video with the most likes on Facebook will win $500.

Videos must be submitted by May 14. The semi-finalists will be posted by May 21. And the winners will be announced on May 28.

Details are at facebook.com/MyHuskyStory

Winning and selected videos will appear on UW websites and UWTV to promote the UW student experience. The contest, sponsored by the UW Provost’s Office, is open to UW undergrads and grad students from all three campuses.

2. Call for Proposals: Harlan Hahn and Dennis Lang Awards for Disability Studies – Spring 2013

The UW Disability Studies Program is pleased to offer three scholarly awards:

Dennis Lang Award for UW undergraduate and graduate students (up to $500)

Harlan Hahn Student Scholarship for UW undergraduate and graduate students ($500 - $5000)

Harlan Hahn Research Award for UW faculty and staff ($500-$5000)


Student proposals will be considered for both the Lang and Hahn scholarship awards, but students cannot win both awards in the same academic year. All deadlines are Monday May 13th by 5 p.m.


Student awards

The Dennis Lang Award and the Harlan Hahn Scholarship are merit-based monetary awards for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington who demonstrate promise in the field of Disability Studies.


Applicants should have

• a minimum 3.0 GPA in Disability Studies courses or equivalent demonstration of academic excellence in areas related to disability studies (including, for instance, courses taught as a graduate teaching assistant or scholarly work conducted as a graduate research assistant)

• evidence of commitment to issues of social justice related to people with disabilities (e.g., work, volunteer or activist experiences, academic outreach) and/or disability studies scholarship.

(The Lang award is for students who “embody Dennis’ spirited commitment to and academic excellence in field of Disability Studies”; the Hahn award is for scholarship in the field of disability studies.)


Award funds may be used for:
• Travel to conferences as a participant or as a presenter
• Support for academic research projects (e.g., surveys, incentives for subjects, books)
• Development or support for activist endeavors (e.g., web development, meeting support, etc.)
• Assistance with accessibility issues
• Other academic/activist goals pertaining to disability studies


To apply, please submit:

• a personal statement that includes a) a brief proposal for how the funds will be used; b) a statement about how the applicant exemplifies the award criteria; and c) a short description of the applicant’s disability studies related experience, research and/or career goals.
• name and contact information for a reference
• resume/CV
• academic transcript

Please make sure all materials are contained in one document.  Submit to the dropbox athttps://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/kjohnson/27375 by 5:00 PM May 13.

3. Three new courses for diverse Summer Quarter travel experience

ANTH 488A, Acequia Agroecology Institute, SLN 14333, Dr. Devon Pena, 5 credits, A Term, Register before May 31

·         Drive together in UW SUVs to/from southern Colorado/northern New Mexico and learn hydrology, ecology, farming, community-building, history, culture and of course anthropology

·         Estimated cost of the trip in additional to tuition: $900 includes travel there, local travel, lodging (in tents) and most weekday meals

·         Dates: June 17 to July 24 (A term)

·         Read more in Professor Pena’s course description: http://www.washington.edu/students/icd/S/anthro/488dpena.html or contact him at 206 543-1507 or dpena@uw.edu

LARCH 498C, Design/Build Studio in New Orleans, SLN 11993, Dr. Daniel Winterbottom, A Term,Applications due May 20

·         Travel on your own to New Orleans and collaborate with the community of Gretna, Louisiana and Jefferson Parish to design and build a portion of the public garden and park, intended to create a gateway and anchor for the community. This will provide a multi-functional setting for a historic building that will become a visitors center. For students interested in landscape, but also history, cultural identity, community-building, disaster recovery, race relations, ecology, music, culture, food, the southern USA.

·         Estimated cost of the trip in addition to tuition: $990 plus travel on your own to New Orleans. Lodging, weekday meals and local transportation is part of the program fee and provided by the community of Gretna. Will also experience field trips and cultural activities.

·         Dates: June 17 to July 26 (A term—can adjust for return to Seattle for B term start of July 24); pre-planning meetings 5/22 and 6/12, 5:30 to 7:00pm, Gould 312.

·         Contact Professor Daniel Winterbottom, nina@uw.eduhttp://larch.be.washington.edu/features/design_build/NOLA/nola2013.php

URBDP 499 B/600 B, Comparative Urban Planning and Urban Design in 3 Canadian Cities,SLN 14091,Dr. Fritz Wagner & Dr. Regent Cabana, 3 credits, prior to  A-term, Register by May 11

·         Travel on your own to Montreal, the first of 3 Canadian cities­­—Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa—and explore the European influence as well as the distinctive Canadian French culture of these cities that makes them unique in North America. Examine similarities and differences between U.S. and Canadian cities, focus on current urban issues confronting communities in Quebec, and study the physical layout of cities, urban design, urban growth, problems related to the environment, governmental institutions, as well as historical, social and cultural factors specific to Quebec cities and Ottawa.

  • Estimated cost of the trip: $900-$1,200 in addition to tuition to cover your own airfare, meals, lodging, local transportation, fees and all personal items. No other fees.  $250 scholarships available for first 10 students.
  • Dates: June 11 to 18 (prior to A term)
  • Contact Professor Wagner for more information: 206-543-7459 or fwagner@uw.edu. Joint listed with L ARCH 495A, SLN 11990.

How to Apply

  • When to apply: now! Contact the instructor directly to express your interest. LARCH 498C requires an application.
  • Register through the Time Schedule (these are not Study Abroad courses)

Additional Information

  • Earn 3 to 5 credits that apply to Summer Quarter
  • Pay course fee in additional to regular UW tuition, to cover expenses such as housing, transportation, meals (what is covered depends on the course)
  • Passport required for travel to Canada.

These programs will provide outstanding, cost-effective and memorable summer experiences. This is why you go to college in the summer!

4. Capital Semester in Washington, DC

Final Application Deadline – June 1

***Scholarship Funding Available***

www.DCinternships.org/CS 

Do you have plans yet for this fall? Have you thought about spending 15 weeks in Washington, DC completing an internship and earning 12 credits from George Mason University?

The application deadline for the fall 2013 Capital Semester in Washington, DC is June 1. There is still plenty of time to apply – there are many exciting internship opportunities available and generous scholarship funding to be awarded.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Spend your semester gaining real-world experience that will help set you apart when it comes time to find your first job after graduation. Here are some examples of intern projects that you could work on next semester:

  • Develop a strategic marketing plan for your client who is lobbying for a bill on Capitol Hill.
  •  Attend a Congressional briefing and write a summary for your manager.
  • Cover a press conference at the National Press Club.
  • Research data for a report on bio-terrorism threats and other national security concerns.
  •  Plan and develop a social media campaign for crime prevention awareness.
  • Attend a strategy meeting with coalition groups advocating for clean energy policies.
  • Make media pitch calls on behalf of a client whose is promoting her latest book.
  • Work on cultural fair for newly arrived immigrants from Africa.
  • Serve as call screener for a radio talk show.
  • Help prepare a briefing book for your boss who will be testifying in an important Congressional hearing.
  • Brain storm ideas for a Congressional candidate’s latest television commercial.
  • Coordinate logistics for a conference with scholars from prestigious think tanks.

In addition to an internship and classes, our program provides housing in furnished apartments in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of DC, planned social activities, professional development seminars, and numerous opportunities for networking.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

This fall 2013 deadline is June 1 and there is generous scholarship funding still available. Please contact Dana Faught at dfaught@tfas.org or 202-986-0384 with any questions; she will work with you to help you complete your application.

For more information or to start an application, please visit our website at www.DCinternships.org/CS.


5. 2013 Big Ten+ Grad Expo Info

At the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo October 20 & 21, 2013, students will:

  • Get an inside look at graduate school and the application process
  • Receive advice about funding opportunities from experts
  • Network with representatives from more than 75 of the nation’s top graduate institutions
  • Attend a premier graduate school fair

This two day mini-conference is especially designed for students interested in graduate education in:

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Other science-related disciplines.

The Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo awarded more than $50,000 in travel scholarships last year.  Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to attend.

Visit www.purdue.edu/gradexpo for more information


6. Part-time Student Work at the ASUW Experimental College

The ASUW Experimental College office, stationed in the Husky Union Building, is hiring several part-time student employees for the 2013-2014 academic year, including a Director and Assistant Director for the College. These positions, ranging from 15 hours per week to 25 hours per week, are ideal for students who’s interested in gaining non-profit management, marketing, design, or accounting experience.

The Experimental College provides students with non-credit, low-stress classes in a variety of subjects, from Ballet and Tango to Didgeridoo and Massage. Our quarterly catalog contains 150 classes taught by local community members, and is distributed at over 300 locations in the greater Seattle area. Our staff work alongside 100 or more instructors, registering 5000-6000 people for our classes per year. 

Conveniently located in the Husky Union Building, our entirely student-run office maintains a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while providing quality customer service to students and members of the general public alike. 

We are seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

  • Director
  • Assistant Director
  • Catalog Editor
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Accountant

For full descriptions of the positions available and to apply, please visit jobs.asuw.org. Applications close Sunday, April 28th.

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A short list of wonderful opportunities!

1. Summer Courses on Leadership, E-Portfolios, and Digital Storytelling

2. JOB POSTING: School of Pharmacy Advancement Assistant

3. Feminist Study Group

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1. Summer Courses on Leadership, E-Portfolios, and Digital Storytelling

GEN ST 344: Creating an Experiential Learning Portfolio
Term A: TTh, 3:30pm-5:40pm,   SLN#11630 (2 credits),   
Instructor: Matt Wojciakowski, mattwojo@uw.edu
Term B: TTh 11:30am-1:30pm,   SLN#11631 (2 credits),  
Instructor: Matt Wojciakowski, mattwojo@uw.edu

Today’s employers want college students who can highlight their learning in
connection with real-world experiences. This course will guide you through the process of building an online e-portfolio. The e-portfolio development process will help you to identify deep connections between your learning, your experiences, and your lifegoals. Engage in hands-on activities exploring your personal strengths; organize and document your accomplishments; and highlight evidence of your learning in creative and visual ways that showcase your skills and knowledge. You will conclude this course with the skillset and a multimedia framework necessary to maintain a personal eportfolio that will help you to stay focused on your goal, give you a place to store your significant learning experiences, and that can grow and change as you do. (Open to students of all grade-levels and all academic majors, no former experience with technology is necessary).

GEN ST 348: Leadership from the Inside Out
Term A: MTWTh, 12:40 pm-3:20 pm,   SLN#11632 (5 credits), 
Instructor: Francesca Lo, franlo@uw.edu

Over the past twenty years, a revolution has occurred in the way leadership is
conceptualized across most fields and disciplines. The concept of leadership has
moved from being leader-centered, individualistic, hierarchical, focused on universal
characteristics, and highlighting power over followers to a new vision where leadership is process centered, collective, context bound, nonhierarchical, and focused on mutual power and influence. This summer intensive class offers a highly experiential opportunity to guide you in incorporating cutting-edge leadership theories and knowledge into your own style of working with and leading others. We will explore intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational andtransitional leadership skills needed for socially responsible leadership. Grounded in revolutionary concepts in leadership, this class focuses on developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to serve as effective change agents in your communities and fields of work. 

GEN ST 349: Digital Storytelling for Future Leaders who want to Make a Difference
Term B: TTh, 2:20pm-5:10pm, SLN#11633 (3 credits), 
Instructor: Matt Wojciakowski, mattwojo@uw.edu

Learn how to make a digital video. Learn how to tell a good story. Explore social issues that you care about and what effective leaders and followers are doing to make a difference. Develop your skills and understanding of what it means to lead and to work in a team. Students will work in teams to create a 3-5 minute digital story about an issue they share a passion around. Stories should reflect knowledge gained from interviews with people dedicated to working on the issue, personal understandings and experiences from members of the storytelling team, and concepts of service and leadership explored throughout the course. The course will conclude with a public viewing of the Digital Stories held in a theater on the UW campus.


2. JOB POSTING: School of Pharmacy Advancement Assistant

10-15 hours per week (day/time flexible)

Will be expected to work over summer break

 

The School of Pharmacy’s Office of Advancement is responsible for fundraising on the donor and corporate level, as well as scholarships, fellowships and much more.  The Advancement Assistant works closely with the Advancement team to facilitate positive pharmacy alumni relations, process Pharmacy Alumni Association memberships and utilize strong attention to detail to write donor acknowledgement letters.  The Advancement Assistant reports directly to the Advancement and Events coordinator and will be expected to assist with the planning, implementing and executing of alumni and donor events.

 

Other jobs duties include but are not limited to:

 

-designing materials such as programs and invitations for events

-data entry for membership processing and event logistics

-assisting in event planning and preparation leading up to event

-job postings on School of Pharmacy website

-proofreading and editing articles for print

-designing and assembling PowerPoint Presentations

 

Candidates for this position should demonstrate effective communicative and organizational skills.  A comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications is required.

 

Desired: Familiarity with marketing, event planning, and/or advancement principles. Experience using Publisher or similar design software to create postcards, invitations and brochures.

 

For more information, contact Sarah Egan: sgegan@uw.edu

 

3. Feminist Study Group

Feminist Study Group, you say? What is that? This isn’t your average study group, we are not prepping for the Chemistry final or the Psych quiz but rather….
we will be reading social justice texts and discussing them! 

The WAC Intern team invites you to take part in this conversation space. We welcome folks of all experience levels with these issues! Students of all gender identities, races, classes, sexual orientations, minds, bodies, ages and religions are encouraged to attend.

In three sessions, we hope to explore some exciting topics…

SESSION 1 - THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH @ 3:30P - 5P, THE Q CENTER HUB 315

RACISM & CLASSISM IN FEMINISM

READINGS:


SESSION 2 - WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH @ 3:30 - 5P, LOCATION TBA (For updates, see the Facebook event, linked above!)

SESSION 3 - TBA


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1. AHA Scholarships for 2013-2014!

2. U District Clean up on May 11

3. The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring!

4. Women in Community Sustainable Living Internship

5. The Jackson School Journal of International Studies Seeking Submissions!

6. Phi Beta Kappa Pizza Party

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1. AHA Scholarships for 2013-2014!

AHA International, founded in 1957, is an academic program of the University of Oregon and a study abroad organization dedicated to increasing intercultural competency and international awareness for university students throughout the United States.

AHA provides study abroad programs that support and guide student learning and growth; are academically challenging; and are aligned with the academic, programmatic, and internationalization goals of AHA’s partner institutions and faculty.


AHA has created a scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. Multiple scholarships will be available and will range from $500 to $3,000.

More information can be found on our website: http://www.ahastudyabroad.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=540&Itemid=1346

 


2. U District Clean up on May 11

The U District Clean Up will celebrate its 20th year on Saturday, May 11th.  This event brings neighbors, students, families, churches, local businesses, youth groups, and non-profits together to give the U-District extra shine just in time for the U-District Street Fair.  Activities include: raking, sweeping, painting-out graffiti, litter removal, and planting & landscaping.

What: U-District Clean Up
Date: Saturday, May  11th

Time:

  • 9:00 a.m.   – 9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast & Check-in
  • 9:30 a.m.   – 12:00 p.m. – Neighborhood Clean Up
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Community BBQ and Trash Contest!

Location:   Meet at University Heights Center (West Parking Lot)

Breakfast & Lunch provided.  Free T-Shirt for the first 100 people to sign up!

To sign up, click HERE!

For more information, please e-mail udistrictcleanup@gmail.com or call Jenny Frankl at (206) 423 – 3004.

 

 

3. The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring!

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for peer writing tutor positions with Autumn Quarter start dates. OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center which aims to support UW Seattle students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through 45-minute, one-to-one tutoring sessions.

We are looking for applications from both undergraduate and graduate students in all fields who will be enrolled at UW Seattle during the 2013-2014 academic year. Paid positions include both part-time and substitute peer tutor positions. Pay rates depend on academic status: undergraduates and pre-MA or pre-MS graduate students start at $10.00/hour; post-MA or post-MS graduate students start at $15.00/hour. It is an engaging and rewarding place to work, and we hope to hear more from you!

If you are interested in applying please view our hiring page at http://depts.washington.edu/owrc/hiring.html and follow the instructions provided.

 


4. Women in Community Sustainable Living Internship

Check out this awesome internship at Windward Education & Research Center, located just a few hours south in WA. It is a 12-week full-immersion experience intended to develop the baseline of skills needed for young women to play a key role in creating and maintaining thriving, sustainable, community.  Specifically, look at—  —historical and modern examples of matrifocal culturel (group/tribe/household led by women) —intersections of patriarchy, consumer culture, female sexuality & empowerment 

For more information: http://www.windward.org/intern03.htm

 

5. The Jackson School Journal of International Studies Seeking Submissions!

The Jackson School Journal of International Studies is an online academic publication dedicated to profiling the outstanding research and policy writing generated by UW undergraduates. We are currently accepting submissions for our Autumn 2013 issue on topics related to international affairs. Submissions are due April 12, 2013. For more information, see our website.

The Journal is also looking for Peer Reviewers! Reviewers are unpaid but eligible to receive 1 credit of SIS 499 (Independent Study). For more information about peer reviewing, click here. To become a peer reviewer, email us at jsjis@uw.edu.

6. Phi Beta Kappa Pizza Party

Please join us, along with students who have qualified for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, and students from the Honors Program for pizza and pop with UW President Michael Young on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, from 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. in room 126 Communication Building.

Meet and chat with President Young, other UW students, and Phi Beta Kappa faculty and staff. Come at 11:30 or noon or when your class lets out and enjoy pizza and conversation.

RSVP to uwpbk@uw.edu so we’ll know how much pizza to order. Feel free to indicate a pizza preference when you respond.

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1. 2013 Spring Career Fair

2. Spring Celebration of Service & Leadership Presenter Application due April 5th!

3. Asian Languages and Literature Intensive Language Courses

4. Preparing for Grad School Applications: workshop series for undergrads

5. Low Cost LSAT Prep Course!

6. Spring Quarter Groups at Hall Health

7. Ottenberg-Winans Fellowship for African Studies

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1. 2013 Spring Career Fair

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!! We’re in need of volunteers for the upcoming 2013 Spring Career Fair onTuesday April 16 from 3-7 pm in the HUB Ballrooms. Shifts will be available from 8am - 9pm, with a minimum time commitment of 2 hours.

Why volunteer?

  • The Spring Career Fair is the biggest networking opportunity of the year. As a volunteer, you’ll have unparalleled access with the employers in attendance-and they’re all hiring!
  • If you need to fulfill volunteer hour requirements, look no further! Complete your hours with flexible shifts at this high-energy event.
  • Interested in Event Planning? As a volunteer, you’ll work closely with the UW Career Center’s Events Team to put on our biggest event of the year. Learn the ins and outs… then put it on your resume!

Interested? Shoot us an email at tessam19@uw.edu with the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your hours of availability on the day of the Spring Career Fair (Tuesday April 16)

By Friday April 13, we’ll be in touch to confirm your schedule and shift assignments.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!  Hope to see you at the Fair!

2. Spring Celebration of Service & Leadership Presenter Application due April 5th!

All University of Washington students are invited to share stories and information about their journey through service and leadership by participating in the Spring Celebration on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 3:00-5:30 PM in the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center.

Learn more by visiting http://expd.washington.edu/springcelebration or by going directly to the Spring Celebration gallery of student projects application form at: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/286.

The Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership is an annual poster gallery and interactive program hosted by programs in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity.  The Spring Celebration highlights UW students’ innovative service and leadership work in our campus and surrounding communities. This is an opportunity to present your engagement through a poster display and to discuss your service and leadership work with other students, faculty, community partners, and civic and university leaders.

Benefits of participation include:

  • Sharing your valuable service and leadership work with a diverse audience
  • Connecting with other students doing interesting and meaningful work on campus and in the community
  • Receiving feedback regarding your project and presentation
  • Building your experience and resume

UW student Bryan Dosono commented on Spring Celebration, “I liked how the Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership allowed me to showcase my projects to the community. It was also a great way to find out about other opportunities that my peers have initiated within the University District and the greater Seattle area.”

ALL UW undergraduate students are invited to apply for the gallery of student projects.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received and projects are accepted on a space available basis.  All applications to participate are due by April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM.

Visit http://expd.washington.edu/springcelebration to learn more or apply to present here:https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/286.

Email sprcele@uw.edu with questions.


3. Asian Languages and Literature Intensive Language Courses

The Department of Asian Languages and Literature is offering intensive language courses that offer a year’s worth of language credit (15 credits) in nine weeks (June 24th through August 23rd).   Classes are held daily from 8:30 to 1:00 (including lecture and quiz components). Each course covers roughly the same material that we offer in our equivalent nine month courses that span the entire academic year. 

These courses can fulfill foreign language or VLPA requirements, and because they are in summer quarter, they do not count against the maximum number of credits or quarters you are allowed to complete at UW:  http://www.washington.edu/uaa/advising/degreeplanning/sp.php

More information can be found on our website: http://asian.washington.edu/summer-study.

4. Preparing for Grad School Applications: workshop series for undergrads

Are you an undergrad planning to apply for grad school this fall? Make the application process less stressful—get a head start on your application materials now. UW’s Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is offering a series of workshops to help you prepare four of the critical pieces of your application process: finding funding, writing a strong curriculum vitae and personal statement, and getting strong letters of recommendation. Please RSVP to attend any or all sessions of interest:

  • Scholarship 201: Searching & Applying for Graduate Funding as an Undergrad
  • Apr. 15, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • Apr. 23, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • May 6, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • RSVP for these sessions
  • CV Writing
  • Apr. 17, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • Apr. 25, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • May 8, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • RSVP for these sessions
  • Personal Statement Writing
  • Apr. 22, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • Apr. 30, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • May 13, 2013, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 171
  • RSVP for these sessions
  • Getting Great Recommendation Letters
  • Apr. 24, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • May 2, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • May 15, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
  • RSVP for these sessions


For more information, please visit http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships, or contact scholarq@uw.edu with questions.

5. Low Cost LSAT Prep Course!

Interested in going to law school but can’t afford to pay $1200+ for LSAT prep classes? We’ve got you covered. There will be another low-cost, high quality, LSAT prep course at UW. This course is brought to you by Campus Prep - the national provider of affordable LSAT prep. You can apply for the course (and see testimonials, etc.) at campusprep.org.

The course will start in April and prepare you for the June test date. The entire 30 hour course, with 3 practice exams, costs $150-$195, if you qualify for need-based aid, or $275, if you just want to save $1000 on your prep (there is also an option to add an additional 21 hours of prep for only $55). 

The instructor for the course has tutored for several years and taught the LSAT with one of the major prep companies.  He scored in the top 3 percentile on the exam.  He received his Masters in philosophy at UW and teaches at Seattle University.

You can try the course for free by having until before the second class session to receive a full refund for any reason. Apply at Campusprep.org 

Schedule: Monday 6-9pm – 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

Proctored (practice) exams:  Sat. 4/6 12-3pm, Sat. 4/27 12-3 pm, Sat. 5/18 12-3pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Does this schedule not work? There will also be a 21 hour live web course starting in April. The entire course costs just $175 and is taught by a Master Instructor. See the schedule and other information at http://www.campusprep.org/#!__web-lsat 

Apply ASAP, as there will be more applications than there are spaces available. Email questions to admin@campusprep.org

6. Spring Quarter Groups at Hall Health

  • 1.     Mindfulness for Anxiety Group:  Mondays 4:30-6:00pm.  Starting April 9, 2013.  Eight weeks. Explore common signs of anxiety and learn how to approach the anxiety in your life and situations you tend to avoid.  If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact co-facilitators Jane Mortell, MA, LMHC, at jmorte@uw.edu, or Chia-Wen Chen at chiawen@uw.edu.
  • 2.    LGBTQ & Questioning Group:  Thursdays 1:30 to 3:00 pm.  Ongoing.  Starting  TBA.  The purpose of this group is to provide a safe, supportive, and affirming environment where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings around sexual orientation. Members can be individuals who are anywhere in the lifelong “coming-out” process, which includes: people who may be uncertain and are questioning their sexual orientation, people who may be coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer, and people who struggle with “being in the closet” at work or school, with friends, and with their families.  If you’re interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group facilitator, Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW, 206-543-5030, option #4 or ryliw@uw.edu.
  • 3.    DBT Skills Group (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group). Mondays from 1:30-3:00 p.m. starting Monday, April 1, 2013.  Ten weeks.  Learn how to increase self-awareness, build relationship skills, manage crisis situations, and better control your emotions.  Open to clients referred by their Hall Health Mental Health Clinic providers.  Co-facilitated by Treg Isaacson, MA (221-7983) and Chia-Wen Chen, LMHC (543-3213).
  • 4.    Procrastination/Perfectionism Group – Two Sections:  Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. and Fridays from 10:00 am to noon.  Ongoing.  There is a wait list for Fridays and there are openings for Wednesdays.  This is group for folks who struggle with procrastinating and being perfectionist.   Being troubled by procrastination and perfectionism is not a requirement.  Learn how to be less anxious.  Co-Facilitators: Anil Coumar, LMHC and Ricardo Hidalgo, LMHC. Info at: 206-543-5030, option #4.
  • 5.    Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners.  Two Sections:  Wednesdays 11:00-12:30 and Thursdays 4-5:30, starting April 10 and April 11, 2013.   Eight weeks.  Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves cultivating attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner. The benefits of mindfulness meditation have been widely studied and include alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, increasing capacity for attention and concentration, improving self-esteem, enhancing resilience to stress.  No prior knowledge or experience is required. Participants will be provided with materials, instruction and support for building and sustaining a meditation practice.  To enroll contact the Mental Health Clinic at (206) 543-5030 option #4.  For questions e-mail or phone the group facilitator, Meghann Gerber, Psy.D.: (206) 221-7941;  meghanng@uw.edu
  • 6.    Mindfulness Meditation Follow-up Group. Mondays from 11:30-1:00 pm starting April 1, 2013. Ongoing.  For those who are already familiar with mindfulness meditation and want to continue in an open, ongoing, weekly group.  An 8-week commitment is recommended.  Facilitated by Meghann Gerber, PsyD. Contact Meghann at 206-543-5030 option #4. 

Cost of all groups: $43 per session ($40 No Show Fee without 24 hour notice). Insurance may cover fees, please check with your insurance carrier.

Where: Mental Health Clinic, Hall Health Center, 3rd Floor.

Register, get information, or ask questions at 206-543-5030, option #4 for any and all groups.

Go to http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/content/clinics/mental-health/group-therapy-support-groups for more information about our groups.


7. Ottenberg-Winans Fellowship for African Studies


The Ottenberg-Winans Fellowship fund was established to honor the contributions of Professors Simon Ottenberg and Edgar V. Winans to the African Studies Program at the University of Washington as well as to recognize their contributions of the field of African Studies. During their distinguished careers, Professors Ottenberg and Winans taught and mentored numerous students and made important contributions to scholarship on Africa. The fellowship honors these contributions by supporting University of Washington undergraduate and graduate student research in Africa and by supporting students from universities in Africa who attend University of Washington as part of various exchange programs.

Eligible students may be enrolled in any undergraduate, graduate or professional school at the University of Washington.  For UW students traveling to Africa, the fellowship can be used to support travel and related expenses, living expenses, and research materials.  For students from African universities visiting or studying at UW, fellowship funds can be used to support these types of expenses as well as course materials or other expenses related to attending the University of Washington.  Multiple fellowships are expected to be awarded for amounts up to $1000.

Fellowship applications are due on April 12, 2013.  Copies of the application materials can be downloaded from: http://www.jsis.washington.edu/africa/fundingopportunities/

Questions about the fellowship or the application process should be directed to: africa1@u.washington.edu.

Note: This year’s application instructions require that applicants submit their materials electronically in addition to sending 1 hard copy application to the African Studies Program, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, Box 353650, Seattle WA 98195-3650.  Your letter of reference may be e-mailed to africa1@uw.edu directly from the person recommending you; a hard copy of the letter of reference is not required

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Week Nine Opportunities!

1. 2013 UK Summer Institutes — Deadline 3/11

2. SAT Course Instructors Wanted

3. Education Inside Prison Summer Honors course-Information Session

4. Inviting the Honors community to Real Change Listening Circles

5. Student Tax class

6. Exciting Inner Pipeline seminar Spring 2013

7. Ways of Healing focus group, Thursdays 11:30am-1:20pm

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1. 2013 UK Summer Institutes — Deadline 3/11

The deadline for the 2013 UK Summer Institutes is Monday, 11 March 2013. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Full details, selection criteria and application forms are available here:


2. SAT Course Instructors Wanted

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are fabulous at 
the SAT and can effectively teach SAT classes without putting 
our students to sleep! 
 
Bonus points for a great sense of humor and public speaking, 
teaching, or drama experience.

Please note that a car is necessary for this position.

Come join our terrific staff of much appreciated and well 
compensated test prep experts!

      To apply, please contact us now at: 
               awesomejob@mazor.org
 
3. Education Inside Prison Summer Honors course-Information Session
 
In Your Name: Education Inside Prison (Summer Honors Course, B term)

Why should people in prison have opportunities for education? What are the benefits and what are the realities and constraints of the institution? This class is centered around a series of visits we will make to the Twin Rivers Unit of the Monroe Correctional Complex (about 30-40 minutes outside of Seattle). 
 
We will meet with a group of prisoners several times over the course of this class, sharing reading and writing assignments with them. We will also tour the facility and meet with the prison’s administrative staff and correctional officers in order to gain a broad understanding of the complex issues surrounding education within a prison setting; some of these staff members will come to our class on campus before we take our first trip to the prison. 
 
The class will also hear from UW faculty who are engaged in providing educational opportunities inside prisons, and we may also visit the King County Jail to learn about their GED program and the UW’s involvement through the Pipeline Program.

Students who wish to enroll should be aware that they will have to apply for clearance in order to enter the prison facility; class size will be limited to 15 students.  
 
If interested in learning more, attend one of the information sessions:Tuesday, March 12, at 3:30 in MGH 206 OR Thursday, April 11, at 3:30 in MGH 211B. 
 
Contact the instructor, Claudia Jensen (cjensen@uw.edu), for more information or if you can’t attend the information sessions.
 

4. Inviting the Honors community to Real Change Listening Circles

The Real Change Cross-Class Listening Circles are community conversations that bring together individuals of different class experiences to reflect on questions of class and economic inequality. These conversations reach across class boundaries and differences to establish an open and respectful cross-class dialogue, one which is based on personal connection, empathy and understanding. Their emphasis on storytelling and shared experience, rather than impersonal facts, encourages participants to establish relationships with one another. These relationships, and the future relationships that they model, are critical in sustaining long-term advocacy and organizing work. For both vulnerable and non-vulnerable populations, the Listening Circles are a place to learn from one another’s experiences. 

The U-District Listening Circle will be held at the University Temple Methodist Church on Saturday, March 30 from 12-3pm. 

Interested in participating or want to learn more? Contact Jess Wallach, at listeningcircles@realchangenews.org

5. Student Tax class

Tax time is once again upon us! The University of Washington sends out the 1098T form to all U.S. resident students, indicating whether they have either a potential tax credit or tax liability from the payment of tuition and/or scholarships and grants received. Please help us get the word out about this class by sending the following announcement to your student lists, as appropriate. Thanks! Kyra

March 1098T Tax Class

Friday, March 8, 2013 12pm - 1pm

Location: Odegaard room 220

Cost: FREE

Class Description: You’ve received your 1098T tax form! Student Fiscal

Services presents this workshop to help students understand the

information on the 1098T tax form. We will cover both the education

tax credits that may be available to students plus potential tax

issues pertaining to scholarships and grants.

6. Exciting Inner Pipeline seminar Spring 2013

EDUC 401F Education in the Justice System

Here are some powerful quotes from some UW students who took this class:

“On a personal level, it has expanded my perspective of the world and the people in it. On an academic level, it merely met a final requirement for my education minor. On a professional level, I hope to further pursue my love of educating and inspiring others in the field of teaching, volunteering, or advocating for those who have poor access to education by influencing educational policy.”

“This experience really got me thinking. Education is something one either longs for, or takes for granted. But it’s so important. In some ways, I felt guilty tutoring these students. I never saw myself as a better person than them, or a harder worker, or smarter. Rather, I realized pretty quick many of them were just as smart as me, worked just as hard and were just as capable – only they’ve always lacked the resources to achieve a college education. Tutoring at the jail was very humbling.”

“I feel as though this experience touched me in a way that I hadn’t imagined it would. Working with an incarcerated student this quarter made me see the criminal justice system from a human aspect and helped me to humanize people who society are generally scared of.”

Class description of EDUC 401F Education in the Justice System

How does one’s educational story impact criminal behavior? Find out for yourself with this unique opportunity to tutor in one of society’s most under-served populations. The Education department at the King County Correctional Facility encourages you to stretch your boundaries and join us in a quarter of educational enrichment. With the opportunity to tutor inmates in a GED (General Educational Development), ABE (Adult Basic Education), and/or ESL (English as a Second Language) curriculum, you have the freedom to challenge your own creativity, gain teaching skills, and help the community by being your student’s first positive educational experience. You may find that the experience of working with inmates has a lasting and profound impact on your personal, social, and political frame of reference.

Our 5 seminar series will focus on personal tutoring strategies and techniques, issues of adult education in our community, and the positive outcomes of adult education. We will hear from speakers who work in adult education, as well as adult learners, who are the product of adult education. Be prepared for a dynamic experience as you tap into a population that acts with emotion and can touch you with stories of their dehumanizing reality.

Interested students can contact Pipeline at pipeline@uw.edu. They can also see other exciting seminars Pipeline offers at http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/spring-2013/spring-2013-inner-pipeline-seminars.html

7. Ways of Healing focus group, Thursdays 11:30am-1:20pm
CHID 496 H: Ways of Healing
An eclectic exploration of ways of healing, regeneration and re-growth. We will seek to understand and respond to collective and individual traumas associated with continuing legacies of genocide and ecocide. To avoid idle musings, we will hold the question: what does it look like to be accountable to knowledge and privilege gained through institutions built on stolen native land?

Thursdays 11:30am-1:20pm
SLN: 12097
2 credits
Posters:
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Course website: WaysOfHealing.wordpress.com

Our ‘eclectic exploration’ will include a wide array of materials that I, as a facilitator, find very expedient for understanding the historical, political, existential and ecological contexts in which we are currently operating. My pedagogy as a facilitator of this focus group also intentionally sets space for all of the participants to shape the form and content of our activities together. We will begin with asking who we are, individually and collectively, and where we are at. What collective and individual traumas have we experienced and participated in? How do we acknowledge the truths of our histories in a way that allows for regeneration into something that will not continue to deepen and reproduce the same traumas? The baseline assumption of this course is that we cannot heal, or become anything desirable, through ignorance. Thus we will avoid abstraction and the severing of methods of healing from their wider contexts (i.e. avoid cultural appropriation) in an attempt to maximize their effectiveness.

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