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A brief list of opportunities on week 8!

1. Upcoming UW Career Center Career Launch Workshop!

2. Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities Info. Sessions-Feb 28 & Mar 8

3. PoE honors seminar open to honors students from any program

4. Risk and Failure: an informal discussion with Neal Dempsey, Venture Capitalist and Head of Bay Partners

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1. Upcoming UW Career Center Career Launch Workshop!

The Career Center at the University of Washington presents Career Launch Workshop, a targeted 5-hour workshop specifically for graduates and alumni that focuses on developing job search skills, including developing resumes, cover letters, how to effectively search for a job and how to interview successfully. 

When:  Thursday, April 4^th, 2013, 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. (Lunch provided!)

Where:  The HUB - Room 214

For more information and online registration for the workshop, go to:  http://careers.uw.edu/Career-Launch-Workshop

The cost for the workshop is $35 for non-UWAA members and $30 for current UWAA members.

2. Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities Info. Sessions-Feb 28 & Mar 8

Check out what is new this week!

1. Call for Volunteers: Women Who Rock

2. Inner Pipeline Seminars Spring Quarter

3. Bricolage: Attention writers and artists

4. Undergraduate Research Symposium-Apply by Feb. 25

5. University of Washington McNair Scholars Program Application Deadline is April 5, 2013 by 5:00pm

6. Courses of interest: Indigenous Land Claim Treaties in North America and the Arctic

7. Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities Info. Sessions-Feb 28 & Mar 8

8. Come see what CHID Study Abroad students are doing!

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1. Call for Volunteers: Women Who Rock

Women Who Rock – UnConference and Film Festival
Making Scenes, Building Communities Conference
Rock the Archive 2013

Seeking Volunteers to help with registration and work the event for the Women Who Rock UnConference and Film Festival through the University of Washington. Event features all day activities and keynote speaker Nobuko Miyamoto. 

This is a great opportunity to meet a diverse group of scholars, activists, musicians, and community members engaging in dialogue around Women and Music.

There is is a volunteer orientation meeting on March 3 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at Washington Hall. This meeting is important because it will give you an idea of the place and what kind of volunteering you will be doing.  Washington Hall address: 153 14th Ave
(between Fir St & Spruce St) 
Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood: Central District

Please, confirm as soon as you can via e-mail at noralisr@uw.edu.

2. Inner Pipeline Seminars Spring Quarter

Have some space in your spring quarter schedule? Want to spend some time outside of the classroom and in your community working with K-12 students? 

With registration underway, enrolling in an Inner Pipeline seminar for spring quarter may be a great fit! Both listed on our website and in the time schedule under the College of Education and EDUC 401, be sure to browse all the education-related topic offerings:  http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/spring-2013/spring-2013-inner-pipeline-seminars.html

Next quarter’s offerings range from General Issues in K-12 Education to Literacy & Justice Through Photography, among many other choices. Seminars meet once a week and are variable credit, based on the amount of hours you tutor K-12 students over the course of the quarter. 

Not looking for credit? You can become a volunteer at any time. Just register for an orientation on our website or browse available positions on EXPO if you have already attended: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/pipeline/WIN2013/volunteer

Questions? Contact the Pipeline Project: pipeline@uw.edu.

3. Bricolage: Attention writers and artists

The Bricolage submission deadline is fast approaching!  Submit your poetry, prose, or artwork by 11:59pm on Monday, February 25th.  Submission instructions are here: http://bricolageuw.wordpress.com/submissions/

4. Undergraduate Research Symposium-Apply by Feb. 25

The deadline to present your work in the 16th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is coming up on Monday, February 25 at 5pm.

Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to participate! You may apply to present a poster or an oral presentation. We will also have a dedicated performance space in nearby Meany Hall for performing arts presentations.

Go to http://exp.uw.edu/urp/symp for application, information (including workshops and practice sessions to help you prepare a stellar presentation). 

Questions/Concerns? The Undergraduate Research Program staff are here help you with your application:

(1)  Come by for Drop-In Advising in 171 Mary Gates Hall (you’re welcome to bring your draft abstract in for feedback!)

Winter Quarter: Monday, 12:30 – 2:30pm and Wednesday, 2:30 – 4:30pm, or by appointment: urp@uw.edu

(2)  Contact URP: Stop by, email, or phone us with your questions

171 Mary Gates Hall          urp@uw.edu            (206) 543-4282

5. University of Washington McNair Scholars Program Application Deadline is April 5, 2013 by 5:00pm

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities.  For more information please go to: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/description.htm

Printable PDF of McNair Applications can be found at:

http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/appinfo.htm

In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria set by the U.S. Department of Education. Because this is a federally funded program, these are strict requirements.

To be eligible, you:

• must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• must be a low-income student who is also a first-generation college student (for detailed descriptions, click on the links); or 
• must be a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander).  Low-income, defined by the U.S. Department of Education can be found at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html.  First-generation, defined by the U.S. Department of Education can be found at: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/low.htm#first

• must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program at the University of Washington¹
• must have completed 36 credits by the time of initial entry into the program
• must have at least one year remaining before graduation (i.e., if you are graduating within the year, you are not eligible for the program)
• must have a minimum cumulative GPA of: 2.8 (sophomores), 3.0 (juniors), 3.2 (seniors)
• must express STRONG desire to attain a Ph.D.²

¹Post-baccalaureate students and students who already have one bachelors degree are not eligible for the program. 
²Students whose career goals include a medical (MD) or other professional degree (JD, MBA, PharmD, etc.) are not eligible for the program.

6. Courses of interest: Indigenous Land Claim Treaties in North America and the Arctic

Dear UW student - the following courses are being offered in spring quarter by visiting scholars in Arctic studies/law/indigenous rights/resource development. Class size is limited for this one-time opportunity! 

Business in the Arctic – Working with Law and Policy in Resource Development (3 credits), Thursdays, 1:30-4:20 p.m

JSIS 482B Canada Special Topics, AIS 475D Special Topics in Indian Studies, Dr. Sari Graben, UW 2012-13 Canada-US Fulbright Chair

The course will provide an overview of the most recent legal and political developments in the Arctic, this course will emphasize challenges posed by environmental and global changes and developments in various areas of Arctic governance and will be organized around particular resource development activities. This will allow students to be exposed to the complex issues facing the Arctic from both an international and domestic perspective and to address legal/policy frameworks for dealing with them. 

Indigenous Land Claim Treaties in North America and the Arctic (5 credits), Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

JSIS 482B Canada Special Topics, AIS 475D Special Topics in Indian Studies, Tony Penikett, JSIS 2012-13 Visiting Scholar, Senior Advisor Arctic Security Program, Munk Centre of Global Affairs and the Duncan Gordon Foundation; former premier of the Yukon

The course will address the precedents or foundations of 20^th century land claims agreements in North America including the Mexican conquest, the Cherokee cases at the Marshall Court, and the 400-plus Canadian and U.S. treaties that followed. Treaty negotiations and settlements in Alaska and northern Canada will be compared to those in Greenland and Norway.

More information on the scholars: Sari Graben, LL.B. LL.M. Ph.D., currently serves as an Arctic Policy Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy, Queen’s University, Toronto. Graben’s primary research interests are in the field of administrative law, contract law, and comparative law with a special focus on issues raised by environmental contracting, privatization, and collaborative governance in the Arctic. 

Tony Penikett, a Vancouver-based mediator, served in politics for 25 years including two years in Ottawa as Chief of Staff to federal New Democratic Party Leader Ed Broadbent MP; five terms in the Yukon Legislative Assembly; and two terms as Premier of Canada’s Yukon Territory (1985-92). His government negotiated final agreement for First Nation land claims in the territory and passed pioneering education, health, language legislation, as well as leading a much-admired bottom-up economic planning process.

7. Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities Info. Sessions-Feb 28 & Mar 8

The Undergraduate Research Program is hosting two information sessions for this year’s 2013 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH): OUTBREAK! Reimagining Death and Life, Disease and Health (see: call for applications below) on:

Thursday, February 28 - 4:30-5:30pm in 171 MGH

Friday, March 8 - 12:30-1:30pm in 171 MGH

Come to an information session presented by a URP adviser. Bring your Summer Institute questions and learn more about the application process, what you can expect if you are selected, and what our expectations are for students.

To register: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/350

The Undergraduate Research Program is ALSO pleased to announce that we’re now accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)!  (Application deadline: March 22 @ 5pm)

This year’s theme is OUTBREAK! Reimagining Death and Life, Disease and Health. 

Students will develop original research projects that re-depict or re-tell the story of a particular outbreak in ways that challenge traditional borders of life and death, health and disease, security and danger. Research products might take diverse forms, including essays, art, maps, multimedia exhibits, or a zine.

2013 Teaching Team:

- Luke Bergmann, Assistant Professor, Geography

- María Elena García, Associate Professor, Comparative History of Ideas and Jackson School of International Studies

- Celia Lowe, Associate Professor, Anthropology

- Matthew Sparke, Professor, Geography, Jackson School of International Studies, and Global Health

Eligibility: UW (Bothell, Seattle, & Tacoma) undergraduates from any arts, humanities, or social science majors are encouraged to apply. 

SIAH selects and supports 20 undergraduates to engage in intensive research projects under the guidance of four interdisciplinary instructors.  Selected students are named Mary Gates Scholars and receive a Mary Gates Research Scholarship of $4000 to help defray the costs of participation. Participants enroll in 12 academic credits for this full-time research immersion experience.

For more information: exp.uw.edu/urp/sinst

Questions?: Contact the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu.

8. Come see what CHID Study Abroad students are doing!

YOU ARE INVITED to the CHID International Expo — next Thursday, February 28^th, from 10am-4:30pm!

What’s happening:

10am-2pm in HUB 337:

Open exhibition of visual, audio and multimedia works by CHID Study Abroad students

*Drop in and see what our students have created on their trips, and get inspired to create your own! We’ve got an amazing group of projects to show you. Come anytime between 10 and 2.

2:30pm-3:30pm in MGH 210:

Panel discussion with UW Faculty and CHID Study Abroad Alum on “Connecting Study Abroad to Experiences at Home”

*Come hear Phillip Thurtle (CHID), Julie Villegas (Honors), Anu Taranath (CHID, Honors and English), and Samantha Albert (CHID Alum) speak about their experiences, and join in the conversation about how we can connect study abroad to our lives here in Seattle.

Cyrano

The Undergraduate Theater Society Presents

Cyrano

Adapted by Barry Kornhauser from the play by Edmond Rostand

Directed by Ben Phillips

A sword-fighter, a poet, a hero, Cyrano de Bergerac’s larger-than-life personality is matched only by his even larger nose. Amid a host of vibrant characters, Cyrano is caught in a love triangle with the exquisite Roxane and the handsome but verbally-challenged Christian. Using a playful verse adaptation, this bold production of the classic French play infuses the story with humor, richness and panache

February 28-March 10 in Hutchinson Hall. Tickets only $5 for UW students! Tickets and info here

Directed by UW Honors senior Ben Phillips, and assistant directed by UW Honors freshman Hannah Schwendeman.

Week 6 Opportunities!

1. Etiquette Dinner tickets on sale now!

2. Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Call For Applications

3. TFA placing teachers in Central and Eastern Washington!

4. Verizon Wireless Scholarships related to Domestic Violence - deadline February 19th

5. UW Student Planner Design Contest

6. Inner Pipeline Seminars Spring 2013

7. Summer Experiential Learning in Washington, DC - March 7 Deadline

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1. Etiquette Dinner tickets on sale now!

The Career Center Etiquette Dinner

Sponsored by Insight Global

Wednesday, February 27^th – 5:30-8:00pm

HUB Lyceum

Tickets: $20 per person

Tickets are on sale NOW!  

Do you know which fork to use during an interview? Need to polish your business etiquette skills? Want to know how to dress to make a positive impression?

You don’t want to miss The Career Center’s Annual Etiquette Dinner on Wednesday, February 27^th, sponsored by Insight Global and the HUB. We’re excited to bring back this popular event, which will provide you with valuable information about the finer points of professional etiquette and dress, an important asset in the job search and a skill for life.

Over a multi-course meal, learn etiquette tips from an expert, while chatting with company representatives from Insight Global about how to apply these tips in business settings.

TICKETS

A ticket is required and must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are available NOW at http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Etiquette-Dinner

Cost for the multi-course meal is $20.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Tickets are first-come, first-served
• This event is open to current UW Seattle students only
• Tickets are non-refundable
• This event sells out quickly!

Mark your calendar and make sure to get your ticket before it’s too late!

The Career Center Etiquette Dinner is made possible by the generous support of Insight Global.   Insight Global is a premier technology staffing services firm, ranked as one of the top 5 fastest growing staffing firms for the past 6 consecutive years and named the 8^th largest IT staffing firm in America. Since our inception in 2001, we have rapidly expanded from an Atlanta based start-up to one of the most successful IT staffing firms in America, with 31 offices nationwide and counting. Insight Global currently boasts revenues over $700 Million. We plan to continue this growth trend by expanding to 50 offices nationwide, exceeding $1 Billion in revenue, entering into industries such as Finance/Accounting, Administrative and Healthcare staffing, and ultimately going international. 

Questions or concerns? Email careerevents@uw.edu.

2. Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Call For Applications

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Call For Applications

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2013 UK Summer Institutes. Participants in these programmes can expect an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, the chance to actively explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK, and to develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

There are three NEW Summer Programmes available for US students in 2013;

• Scotland Summer Institute 
• University of Bristol Summer Institute 
• University of Exeter Summer Institute 
• These newly developed programs are in addition to our six previously run programs, which can take students to various UK locations like London, Cardiff, and Belfast.

The Summer Institute covers the majority of the participant costs, including round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the University, accommodation and social programmes, and subsistence, i.e. food, drink, and visa processing.

Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to:

• Experience an exciting academic programme at a top ranked UK University early in their academic career
• Explore the UK, visiting museums, galleries, parks, castles, and islands
• Develop their learning skills, improving presentation, research and communication skills
• Meet people from all over the world, make friends, and experience life as a real student in the UK
• Become an ambassador for studying in the United Kingdom

Note: The programme is open to students in all courses of study.  Students must be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport.  Those holding permanent residency ‘green cards’ may not apply.

To meet the minimum eligibility you need to:

• be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport;
• be at least 18 years old;
• be able to participate in the programme in its entirety;
• have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
• have at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete; i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university;
• be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;
• be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive programme that includes attending all sessions, completing all assignments, contributing to classroom discussions and supporting student ambassador style work as required;
• have had little or no study or travel experience in the UK or elsewhere outside of the US and;
• expect to return to the US and continue your education.

For more information and application forms, please visit: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates 

The application deadline is March 11th, 2013.

3. TFA placing teachers in Central and Eastern Washington!

We will be expanding our presence beyond the Cascades to serve the students and communities of across Washington in addition to the Puget Sound where we’ve had the privilege to work over the past two years. We will focus our efforts in the Tri-Cities area as well as the Yakima Valley. Those students deserve an excellent education and should be afforded every opportunity to succeed as much as their counterparts in urban areas; your leadership in the classroom will be indispensable in realizing this vision.

For more information about Teach For America, please visit www.teachforamerica.org. Our FINAL Application Deadline is Friday, February 15^th:

• Click here to view the application: www.teachforamerica.org/application
• See the impact you can have here: http://www.vimeo.com/teachforamerica or http://vimeo.com/46300099 
• Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tfaatuw 
• Email application questions to our campus recruiter: katherine.kleitsch@teachforamerica.org 

Additional Information about Teach For America – Washington:

Central Washington is home to many of the highest-need schools in the state, and they traditionally receive substantially less attention and outside funding than comparable schools in urban areas. The majority of the SIG schools (those that are considered low achieving and therefore eligible for the federal School Improvement Grants) in the state are in South Central Washington as well as the Puget Sound, our main areas of focus. By expanding our program to South Central Washington, we can work with schools, districts, and the broader community to realize opportunities for students across the state of Washington. Send questions regarding the region’s growth to washingtoninfo@teachforamerica.org.

4. Verizon Wireless Scholarships related to Domestic Violence - deadline February 19th

Are you an undergraduate with a commitment to working against domestic violence?  The GWSS Department may be able to provide you some financial support.  We are the fortunate recipients of a grant from Verizon, which has a long corporate history of supporting shelters and other domestic violence programs, for students who are committed to deepening their knowledge and skills related to domestic violence.

For more information and links for submitting an application:

http://depts.washington.edu/webwomen/PagesDepartment/Award_Pages/Verizon.htm

5. UW Student Planner Design Contest

We are now collecting design submissions for UW 2013 student planner!

The winner will have their design displayed on the cover of the planner and receive a $50 gift card to the University Book Store.

Requirements

• Dimensions: 7” width, 9” height
• Resolution: at least 144 pixels/inch
• Color Mode: CMYK
• Deliverables: one hardcopy, CD with original file and a .pdf version (include your full name and email contact)

Turn in your submission to First Year Programs, Mary Gates Hall, Room 120 NO LATER than March 22nd, 2013 at 5PM.

6. Inner Pipeline Seminars Spring 2013

7. Summer Experiential Learning in Washington, DC - March 7 Deadline

1. Junior Investment Analyst Job Opening (Graduating Seniors!)

2. Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Call For Applications

3.Capital Semester in Washington, DC

4. Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation Scholarships Available for UW students in all fields, due March 22

5. The CHID International Expo on 2/28

6. Spring quarter Community Literacy program for future teachers (A GREAT EXPL opportunity!)

7.  Costa Rica Exploration Seminar/ Info Session Feb. 14th 9am and 4pm

8. Study in Romania, Discovery Seminar, Sept 2013

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1. Junior Investment Analyst Job Opening (Graduating Seniors!)

The Investment  Management  Office has a unique  opportunity for an intellectually curious individual interested in business, investing, macroeconomics,  and capital markets.  In contrast to  more narrowly defined entry-level finance positions, the Junior Investment Analyst will gain exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and interact with top tier money managers. The Analyst will work closely with the Chief Investment Officer and  a  team of investment professionals. The Investment Team manages a globally diversified  portfolio of  public and private equity, real assets, fixed income, credit, and alternative investment strategies.

The Junior Investment Analyst will receive broad exposure to all aspects of the investment process and all facets of the portfolio. The responsibilities of  the  Analyst include, but  are  not limited to: investment theme research, portfolio attribution analysis, risk exposure analysis,  performance reporting,  and asset allocation reviews.   The successful candidate will present research results and analysis to the investment team, participate in meetings with current and prospective portfolio managers, and provide support in data collection and analysis.  Occasional travel will be required. 

The Junior Investment Analyst is a two year program; a one year extension may be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• B.A. - all majors are encouraged to apply (disciplines on our current team include but are not limited  to: Business, Economics, International Studies, Accounting, English, Anthropology, Information
• Systems, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Statistics, Engineering)
• Outstanding academic record
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to work with, synthesize, and summarize complex data
• Critical thinker with demonstrated research capabilities: ability to identify key issues and ask  insightful questions on the important variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and in a team
• Experience handling multiple concurrent projects; ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly  dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Oral and written fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of general finance, accounting and economic concepts
• 1-2 years of related work experience, including relevant internships
• Proficiency with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with statistical software and financial data (e.g. Bloomberg, Factset, Datastream, R, Tableau)

Please submit resume and cover letter via Husky Jobs. The application will close on February 26th, 2013.

To learn more about the UW Investment Office and how it manages the CEF, please read our annual report found at http://f2.washington.edu/treasury/CEF-Annual-Report.

2. Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Call For Applications

13 Great ways to change up your life!

1. UW Peace Corps: Info Session

2. The Career Center’s Annual Internship Fair- February 13th, 2013!!!

3. National Student Leadership Conference - Office Assistant Job Posting

4. Aisthesis Honors Journal Submission

5. STILL SPOTS: UW’s Friday Harbor Labs Marine Science Programs - Spring and Summer

6.  Final week to submit FIG/TrIG Leader Applications (APPLICATION DUE MONDAY, FEB 4)

7. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Lab Aide 1

8. Rutgers English Diversity Institute 2013 now accepting applications!

9. Environment Study Abroad Fair - Feb. 5

10. Volunteer at the Women Who Rock Conference

11. Undergraduate Research Symposium + Workshops

12. University of Washington Rome Center Student Internship 2013/2014

13. Submit to Bricolage! (Deadline Feb. 25th)

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1. UW Peace Corps: Info Session

The Peace Corps is looking for interested student volunteers this year for a fulfilling international service experience. Discover the Benefits of Peace Corps and attend one of our upcoming info sessions on campus.

Environmental Panel Discussion:

• Thursday, February 7. 5-6:30 pm @Thomson Hall, Room 119

Application Workshop: Tips for Success:

• Wednesday, February 13.  12:30-1:30 pm @Thomson Hall, Room 119

Peace Corps over the years: Generations Panel:

• Tuesday, January 29. 6-7:30 pm @Thomson Hall, Room 125

2. The Career Center’s Annual Internship Fair- February 13th, 2013!!!

Are you looking to gain an internship opportunity? Search no more! We have more than 90 exhibitors representing government, non-profit and private sector industries attending the Internship Fair, all with an interest in recruiting Huskies! Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity!

Internship Fair

When: February 13^th, 2013; 2-6pm

Where: HUB Ballrooms

List of Employers: http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Internship-Fair (Please visit the link frequently as the information is updated regularly)

Questions?  Please feel free to contact us by phone 206-543-0535 or by email careerevents@uwe.edu . We look forward to seeing you on February 13^th!!!

3. National Student Leadership Conference - Office Assistant Job Posting

About the Program: For over 20 years, the National Student Leadership Conference has invited a select group of outstanding high school students to participate in its fast-paced, high-level, interactive summer sessions._ Sponsored by the National Student Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, education organization, the NSLC provides students with the opportunity to experience life on a college campus; develop essential leadership skills; and explore a future career through exciting simulations, exclusive site visits and interactive meetings with renowned leaders in their chosen field.

Role of the Office Assistant: Office Assistants are responsible for completing the daily tasks of the NSLC on-site office. OAs generally work the entire summer, from set-up to break-down of the site. As an OA, you will:

• Work with the Office Manager to complete all daily administrative tasks in the on-site office
• Prepare for and facilitate program arrival and departure days
• Assist the program staff with setting up program activities 
• Assist with Site Set-up at the beginning of the summer and Site Break-down at the end of the summer
• Serve as a liaison between the NSLC on-site office and the NSLC Enrollment Office
• Serve as a liaison between the NSLC on-site office and the University or Conference Center

Requirements for Employment

• Assistants are generally current college students.
• Applicants should be familiar with the NSLC.
• NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants should have leadership experience and/or training.
• Office experience is preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) proficiency is required.
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and willing to work long hours.

Dates, Location & Compensation: Office assistants will be paid $880 at the end of each session. NSLC pays for room & board, as well as transportation to and from the conference. NSLC has multiple sites, each with its own start and end dates.

Howto Apply: http://www.nslcleaders.org/about-summer-youth-programs/job-opportunities/ on “The NSLC Job Application”. The office assistant position is listed as “Site Assistant-Office” towards the bottom of the page. You can app from the same application. Make sure to check the start and end dates for each site as they do differ.

4. Aisthesis Honors Journal Submission

As it is a new semester, it is time to consider submitting your academic work to Aisthesis Honors Journal, an undergraduate journal produced by students in University Honors at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Aisthesis Honors Journal is a cross-disciplinary selection of work from Honors students around the country. The journal accepts research projects, essays, poetry, fictional stories, photographs, graphic art, etc. from every major and discipline of Honors students like you, who are either current Honors students or enrolling in Honors classes. Aisthesis offers an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to be published in a respectable, student-produced journal, providing a mark of personal achievement and pride. 

Submissions for the journal are accepted year-round, but the deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, April 3rd. Please send your submission electronically to this email address mess0132@d.umn.edu, along with the title, your name, and your affiliated university. Submitted written work should not exceed 5,000 words, and text files in Word or plain-text format are preferred. After the submission deadline, a student editorial committee will blindly review submissions.

5. STILL SPOTS: UW’s Friday Harbor Labs Marine Science Programs - Spring and Summer

There are still spots open and the applications remain open in UW’s Friday Harbor Labs marine biology spring and summer programs:

Upcoming Spring and Summer Offerings 

SPRING QUARTER (priority application deadline Jan 25, applications still being accepted)

Marine Zoology & Botany Quarter (15-16 credits)

This programs includes two courses that survey the groups of marine invertebrates and marine plants represented in the San Juan Archipelago and either a developmental biology course or research apprenticeships that focus on the effects of climate change on individual marine organisms and their communities.

 Ocean Acidification Research Apprenticeship (15 credits)

Students will participate in an ocean acidification experiment using mesocosms, experimental enclosures in theharbor. Projects culminate with papers and presentations.

 Elwha Dam Removal Impacts Research Apprenticeship (15 credits)

Students examine the impacts on the coastal and marine 
ecosystems from removing two dams from the Elwha River, the biggest watershed on the Olympic Peninsula.

 Beam Reach Program (18 credits)

Beam reach students study orcas and what it will take to save them. The program uses bioacoustic methods.

SUMMER QUARTER (priority application deadline Feb 1, applications accepted until classes fill)

Marine Biology Courses (9 credits)

Summer courses at FHL are ideal for advanced

undergraduates seeking practical courses on specific topics in marine biology, including marine invertebrates and mammals. All summer courses run for five-weeks.

• Marine Invertebrates (A-Term)
• Marine Mammals and Seabirds (B-term)

Internships (funded research)

FHL offers the Blinks Fellowship targeted at underrepresented populations and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). Interns live on-site 8-12 weeks and receive a stipend.

September Scientific Diving Class (non-credit)

This 8-day class includes all the components required to achieve current scientific diving status. Prerequisite is 20 logged dives.

*All FHL programs can count for the marine biology minor. Email marbiol@uw.edu for questions about how FHL programs can count for different UW majors and minors.

6.  Final week to submit FIG/TrIG Leader Applications (APPLICATION DUE MONDAY, FEB 4)

To download an application and for more information refer to our website: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/figs/application04.doc

The Freshman Interest Group (FIG) and Transfer Interest Group (TrIG) program is looking for outstanding UW undergraduates to serve as FIG/TrIG Leaders for autumn 2013.

The program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed), and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges and opportunities presented to them as new students.  Having been in a FIG/TrIG as a freshman is not required.

As a FIG/TrIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the University while developing helpful skills in public speaking, discussion facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of instructional leadership.  All of these skills will be utilized while instructing a class of 20-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199.

Training will take place during spring quarter 2013.  Special arrangements for summer training can be made for students studying abroad during spring quarter.  FIG/TrIG Leaders are eligible to receive up to 6 credits for their commitments to the program, which includes both training for and teaching the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter.

Applications are available at First Year Programs, 120 Mary Gates Hall, or online atwww.fyp.washington.edu/figs.

The application deadline is Monday, February 4^th by 11:59pm.

For more information please refer to our website: www.fyp.washington.edu/figs or email figtrig@u.washington.edu. 

 7. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Lab Aide 1

About Us: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference!

Job Summary: Energetic hard-working individual needed to help with laboratory-based work for an interdisciplinary team investigating human diseases, including autoimmunity, cancer and pregnancy complications.

Major Duties - Duties include the assistance of the following processes, but are not limited to:

1. Blood processing.
2. Data entry.
3. Clean and maintain lab equipment and reagents.
4. DNA extraction.
5. Quantitative PCR.
6. In situ hybridization (FISH).
7. Other duties as assigned

Pay and Work Schedule:

• Salary DOE, Hourly position
• Part-time, 15-19 hrs. per week

How to Apply:

• To apply for this position, please visit www.fhcrc.org/careers and reference job# 25067

Please also include a statement of your interests in this position and your acknowledgement that this is a part-time position of 15-19 hours per week, by copying the text of both this statement/cover letter with the text of your resume when prompted.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

8. Rutgers English Diversity Institute 2013 now accepting applications!

Rutgers English Diversity Institute (REDI), which is now in its fifth year, is a one-week summer program for undergraduates and recent graduates from underrepresented backgrounds, who are interested in pursuing doctoral study in English and American literature.

This year, REDI takes place June 1-7, 2013, at Rutgers University’s New Brunswick campus in NJ. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and spend the week taking seminars, attending workshops on applying to graduate school, and enjoying a cultural outing to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York City Public Library. Students receive a $500 stipend for participating, and room and board is included.

More information about REDI is on our website:redi.rutgers.edu. A copy of the 2013 Application Form is also available on the REDI website.

Please feel free to contact us at redi@rutgers.edu if you have any questions.

9. Environment Study Abroad Fair - Feb. 5  

On February 5th, PoE will be hosting an Enviornmental Study Abroad Fair.  The event will take place from 3:30-5pm and will be in the Wallace Hall Commons.  Seven environmentally focused study abroad programs will be coming to represent their particular trips to the following countries:

• Micronesia - Summer
• Peru - Summer
• Martinique - Summer
• Costa Rica - Summer
• India - Summer
• Viet Nam - Summer
• Rome - Autumn

Also attending will be a representative from the Financial Aid and Study Abroad offices to answer logistical questions.  Please feel free to attend and bring a buddy!!

10. Volunteer at the Women Who Rock Unconference

Interested in volunteering for the Women Who Rock Unconference and Film Festival on Sat. March 9th? 

The Women Who Rock “Rock the Archive” Community Engagement unConference and Film Festival will be held at Historic Washington Hall in Seattle’s Central District on Sat. March 9th from 11am to 8pm.

Women Who Rock is seeking volunteers to set up the venue the day of the conference and also volunteers who’d like to help sending out information via the unconference website—any one who is blog and social network savvy. 

If you are interested, please contact Noralis Rodrigue (noralisr@uw.edu).

For more information and short videos  about last year’s WWR conference please go to  womenwhorockcommunity.org.   You can click here for a mini doc about the women who rock conference a http://vimeo.com/24484214 and a preview of our oral history archive to be featured at the  March 9th film festival http://vimeo.com/38791040 .

11. Undergraduate Research Symposium + Workshops

The Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium is a chance for undergraduates to present what they have learned through their research experiences to a larger audience. The Symposium also provides a forum for students, faculty, and the community to discuss cutting edge research topics and to examine the connection between research and education. The Symposium includes poster and presentation sessions by students from all academic disciplines and all three UW campuses, plus invited guests.

All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply and those not yet involved in research will discover that attending the Symposium is a great way to learn about the broad range of opportunities available at the UW. In 2012, nearly 1,000 undergraduates participated in the Symposium, with more than 3,500 people attending.

Click here for links to the application, FAQs, and more.
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/symp/

12. University of Washington Rome Center Student Internship 2013/2014

In 2001 the University of Washington established a Rome Center Student Internship position. This position is designed to provide University of Washington students with practical experience working in an office environment, and especially affording them the opportunity for contact with a cultural environment other than their own. This single Internship position is especially suited to a student enrolled at the University of Washington while working on Italian language studies or on other independent study topic which would be enriched by study in Italy. The Rome Center Student Internship position is outlined below. GENERAL TERMS: dates: June/July 2013 - June/July 2014 20-hour work week flexible hours; some hours required outside normal office hours ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: Must be enrolled for study at the UW for duration of internship. Previous student interns have arranged for “Concurrent Enrollment” through the Office of International Programs and Exchanges (IPE). This requires a UW faculty member to oversee independent study, but for more information please consult the IPE office (Email: ipe@uw.edu). Prior participation on a UW Rome-based academic program preferred. WAGES & HOUSING: studio apartment at Rome Center provided (includes all utilities except phone) $450 monthly stipend OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• study visa (long-stay, multiple-entry type) for 1 year
• basic working knowledge of spoken/written Italian
• good understanding of computer hardware & software
• Application form 

JOB DUTIES:

• assists with program arrivals/departures (compiling student data, preparing check-in materials, handling keys and deposits)
• assists staff and faculty (e.g. setting up and troubleshooting A/V equipment, preparing classrooms)
• helps students integrate into life in Rome (information source for Rome/Italy-related questions, etc.)
• provides library & computer lab assistance (shelving & cataloging library materials, basic IT  troubleshooting)
• provides general office assistance (errands, filing, distributing mail, photocopying, etc.)
• performs other tasks as assigned

For more information and the application, please visit here: http://depts.washington.edu/roma/Internships.html

13. Submit to Bricolage! (Deadline Feb. 25th)

For over thirty years, Bricolage has published short fiction, poetry and artwork created by students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the University of Washington. We are a wholly student run organization that lives by the caliber of writers and artists that contribute and thrives by the enthusiasm for literature embodied in its staff and readers. Our mission is simple: to express and share the joy of literature and art to as many people as possible.

We are now accepting short fiction, poetry and all kinds of artwork for Issue 31!

The deadline is Monday February 25, 2013.

See submission guidelines on the website: http://bricolageuw.wordpress.com/submissions/

TODAY: Teach For America, Peace Corps, Americorps and City Year Joint Info Session <1/29, 6PM, THO 125

TEACH FOR AMERICA

Information Session with Peace Corps, Americorps and City Year: Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:30 PM, Thomson 125

Application Office Hours: Friday, January 11, 2:00-4:00 PM, Mary Gates Hall Career Center

Application Deadline: Friday, January 11, 8:59 PM PST, register and start your application today

All kids deserve the chance to reach their full potential—but today, only 8% of students growing up in poverty graduate from college by age 24, compared with80% of students in more affluent areas.  This limits life options, affects families and communities, and has significant social and economic implications for our country.

Teach For America is a part of building the national movement to change this.  We know it’s possible to give all kids a great education and the opportunities that come with it.  By teaching for two years in Teach For America’s corps, you will join thousands of leaders helping students in low-income communities make the academic progress that will expand their opportunities for the future.  You’ll develop the leadership skills, perspective, and commitment that will drive you to be a lifelong advocate for justice and you’ll build relationships with fellow corps members and others in your community working to meet this specific challenge in education.

This year, 10,400 corps members are teaching in 46 regions across the country, while nearly 28,000 Teach For America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the changes necessary to make a great education a reality for all. 

You have the power to change things.  Apply to the 2013 corps.

The Basics of Teach For America:

·         Corps members are full-time teachers

·         Training, support and career development opportunities including a master’s degree pathway

·         Option to preference regional placement (46 regions across 35 states) and teaching assignment (preK-12, all content areas)

·         Full salary ranging from $25,500 to $51,000 plus benefits

·       Student loan assistance (access to AmeriCorps education grant and federal loan deferral)

·       All majors and career interests encouraged to apply, regardless of teaching experience

Contact Information:

·         Website: teachforamerica.org

·         Facebook: facebook.com/TFAatUW

·         Email: katherine.kleitsch@teachforamerica.org

“The Best of Both Worlds: A Conversation on South Asian Culture and Identity”

Week 3 Opportunities!

1. $10,000 STEM Scholarship Opportunity

2. Voices of the Intersection: an open discussion about identity, human rights, and what it means to be at the intersection of ‘queer’ and ‘undocumented’ in the U.S.

3. The Fifth Annual Phi Beta Kappa  Winter Reception

4. Society of American Foresters Scholarship

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1. $10,000 STEM Scholarship Opportunity

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is offering a competitive $10,000 scholarship for University of Washington students who are in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) disciplines. Awardees will receive funding for their 2013-2014 academic year. All motivated STEM students, who have demonstrated success in both their course work and research projects, are encouraged to apply. Space Grant must receive all materials by 5pm on March 1, 2013. Furthermore, Space Grant will notify applicants of their application status by March 5, 2013. Student Eligibility and Application process: -Must be a United States citizen -Application must include a letter of reference and cover sheet completed by at least one faculty member who has worked closely with you -Must hold either junior or senior status at the beginning of the 2013-2014 academic year Nomination documents and details may be downloaded from: http://www.waspacegrant.org/for_students/undergraduate_programs/scholarships/ All application materials must be sent to the Space Grant main office at: WA NASA Space Grant Attn: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Johnson 141 Box 351310 Seattle, WA 98195 As general advice, be proactive by downloading the application materials and set-up a meeting with a faculty member to discuss your application. Ensure that your application is complete by ensuring that all documents are included and double check for typos, grammar and such. I am here to help, so please feel free to contact me regarding this opportunity at jcc5@uw.edu.  Answers to Frequently Asked Questions may be found at the provided link above.

2. Voices of the Intersection: an open discussion about identity, human rights, and what it means to be at the intersection of ‘queer’ and ‘undocumented’ in the U.S.

Amnesty International, MEChA, and Beyond HB 1079 present “Voices of the Intersection: an open discussion about identity, human rights, and what it means to be at the intersection of ‘queer’ and ‘undocumented’ in the U.S.” Join Julio Salgado (artist and activist featured on the cover of Time Magazine), Yosimar Reyes (poet and activist), Jacque Larrainzar (Amnesty International LGBTQ Thematic Specialist),and DREAMers Ray Corona and Maria Juarez-Lopez in a panel discussion on identity and human rights. This is the opportunity to hear valuable perspectives on the ”Undocoqueer” movement from those leading it. Letter-writing actions demanding justice in education for undocumented youths will precede and follow the event.

January 29th, 2012
6:30 - 8:00 pm in The Ethnic Cultural Center Unity Ballroom

Light refreshments will be provided

RSVP on facebook

3. The Fifth Annual Phi Beta Kappa Winter Reception

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

University of Washington Club Conference Room

Refreshments and appetizers will be served Guest Speaker: Professor Mary-Claire King  “Anna Karenina and the Genetics of Complex Disease” Mary-Claire King, Ph.D., is American Cancer Society Research Professor of Medicine and Genome Sciences at the University of Washington. She was the first to prove that breast cancer is inherited in some families, by genomic localization of the gene she named BRCA1. The characterization of inherited breast and ovarian cancer remains her primary research focus. Her other research interests include inherited deafness, genetic influences on schizophrenia, human genetic diversity and evolution, and the application of genomics to human rights problems. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and has been elected to fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Institute of Medicine, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Sciences. Join UW Phi Beta Kappa members and other students and guests for a fun winter get-together. Learn about PBK, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Meet other well- rounded academic high achievers and hear about how membership in Phi Beta Kappa can brand you for a lifetime of success. 

And last but not least, enjoy savory and sweet appetizers! 

RSVP to: uwpbk@uw.edu

4. Society of American Foresters Scholarship

The Washington State Society of American Foresters Foundation is offering two scholarships for students enrolled as of September 2013 in a forestry program at one of four Washington community colleges or the University of Washington, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. I encourage you to review the attached announcement and application form and alert students at your school to the opportunity. The application deadline has been extended to February 15, 2013. The application can also be accessed at: www.the WashBoard.org