Honors at UW

Welcome back to 15 new opportunities!!

1. Teach for America (Applications Due Jan. 11th!!)

2. Sign Up Now to Lead a Service Project during the MLK Day of Service!

3. Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

4. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Job Opening

5. English Transcription Scholarship

6. WGHA internship application open (Application Due Jan 11th)

7. Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs (Application Due Jan 18th)

8. Pembroke College Summer Program

9. UW C.O.R.E Dental Club

10. Student Worker — Assistant Coordinator International Specialized Program

11. TRYOUTS for the 11th ANNUAL UW DRAG COMPETITION!

12. NSF REU at Purdue: Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins

13. Creativity Lab (A brand new RSO!!)

14. Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards winter scholarship search and application workshops for undergrads

15. The Pearson Student Advisory Board (Application Due Feb. 11)

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1. Teach for America (Applications Due Jan. 11th!!)

Application Deadline: Friday, January 11 at 9:00PM 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 with 80% 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

2. Sign Up Now to Lead a Service Project during the MLK Day of Service!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sought to forge the common ground on which people from all walks of life could join together to address important community issues. In a 1957 speech titled “Conquering Self-Centeredness,” Dr. King pointed out that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?”. 

Join us this Martin Luther Day in honoring this great civic leader by answering his question through taking action… 

You can SIGN UP NOW for one of the many service projects that will take place on Monday, January 21, 2013, for the National MLK Day of Service. The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center has partnered with the United Way of King County to coordinate projects with local nonprofit organizations that directly address needs in our community. 

We are currently recruiting “PROJECT LEADERS” to claim one of the many service projects available and recruit students, peers/colleagues, family, and friends to volunteer.  Please consider signing up to lead a group from your class, office, unit, neighborhood, or just opening the project up to the public and meeting some new people. Everyone is welcome to participate. 

To sign up as a Project Leader, visit the United Way website. Choose a project— take in to consideration the location of the service project, how many volunteers are needed, and the type of service work being done.  Then read through the Project Leader Packet for instructions and everything you need to know about serving as a Project Leader. 

Find more info about the MLK Day of Service, visit the Carlson Center’s website at: http://mlkjr.washington.edu

Don’t wait long to sign up — projects are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Take Action and Answer Dr. King’s Urgent and Persistent Question Today! 

For general questions or additional Kick-Off info, please contact Matt Wojo (mattwojo@uw.edu). For info about how to register as a Project Leader, recruiting volunteers, or using the online system, please contact Erica Ellis (volunteers@uwkc.org). 

3. Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

The Washington Opportunity Scholarship increased its funding available for College juniors and seniors in high-demand fields such as engineering.  Freshmen and sophomores are also eligible to apply for this award.  The application opens January 7:  http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low- and middle-income Washington State residents earn first bachelor’s degrees.  Over 700 scholarships will be awarded to new students who will be college freshmen, sophomores or juniors in the 2013-14 academic year.  These students will receive $1,000 renewable scholarship each year to help in their pursuit of four-year degrees in the following eligible high demand programs of study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) or Health Care. 

When students have completed enough credits to reach junior class standing (at least 90) and have submitted verification that they have been admitted into an approved high demand major as determined for 2013-14, their scholarship will be increased to $5000.

The application for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available on January 7, 2013. Complete application eligibility and timeline will be posted as soon as it is known.  However, the minimum eligibility criteria to apply as stated in the legislation governing this program are:  

Student must receive (or have received) a high school diploma or GED from a Washington high school or institution

Student must be a Washington state resident (as defined in RCW 28B.15.012)

Student must show intent of completing a bachelor’s degree from an eligible Washington State college or university

Student may first enroll at a community or technical college before later transferring to a four-year college or university

Student must enroll each year in an eligible high employer demand program of study. Eligible programs of study are approved each year by the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Board of Directors.

Student must submit each year the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the application deadline

Student’s family income must be less than or equal to 125% of Washington state median family income (e.g. for the 2012-13 application, the family income for a student with a family size of 4 had to be $102,200 or less to apply. – a new  chart with income and family sizes will be available when the 2013-14 program is available)

4. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Job Opening

Research Technician II, ML-24998

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!

Responsibilities:

A laboratory in the Basic Sciences Division that uses developmental, genetic, cellular, and molecular approaches to look at different regulatory mechanisms and pathways required for proper Drosophila embryonic development is recruiting an experienced research technician to carry out an independent research project that involves both developmental genetics and molecular biology.  The technician will participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.  Other responsibilities include general lab maintenance (ordering, caring for Drosophila flies, fly media preparation), and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications… A bachelor’s degree in a biological science and bench research experience are required.  To be successful in this position, the technician must have scientific curiosity, a high level of self-motivation, the ability to take instruction and correction and to follow directions, good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and wants to stay at least two years.

This is an ideal position for someone looking to attend graduate school. 

Reliability is essential.  Must be able to distinguish different intensities and hues of red color.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary DOE+ excellent benefits

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please visit www.fhcrc.org/careers and reference job# 24998. Please paste your resume and cover letter when prompted.

5. English Transcription Scholarship

GMR Transcription Services, Inc. is a leading transcription and translation services provider for universities, government agencies, and businesses nationwide. GMR Transcription will offer scholarships to 25 college students on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year. The scholarship will include online transcription training and, upon successful completion of the course, guaranteed transcription work as independent contractor transcribers. The Scholarship also includes a cash award ($500) to two students who complete the TCI course and free transcription equipment package for five students who complete the TCI course. Receive valuable training in the multi-billion dollar transcription/translation business, earn money working your own schedule from your own computer throughout college, and earn cash awards for being the first in your university to complete!

Scholarship Name - GMR Transcription Scholarship

Provider Name - GMR Transcription Services, Inc.

Deadline – Ongoing Quarterly on March 15th, June 15th, September 15th, and December 15th

Scholarship Amount - $500.00

Number of Awards – 2 Cash rewards, 5 Equipment rewards, 25 TCI training awards

Contact Information - Beth Worthy 714-731-9000 beth@gmrtranscription.com

Sponsor Information: GMR Transcription is a leading transcription services company that transcribes voice recordings for academic, business, legal, non-profit and other organizations. The company also translates from Spanish to English, English to Spanish, English to Mandarin and Mandarin to English. Over 5,200 GMR Transcription clients are served by over 200 trained independent contractor transcribers.

Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Quarterly on March 15th, June 15th, September 15th, and December 15th

Must be enrolled in a college/university, and use your college email address to register

Scholarship Package Includes:

Free transcription training at www.TranscriptionCertificationInstitute.org, a $399 value

A completion certificate from Transcription Certification Institute.

$500 stipend to two students who get certified

Transcription equipment package to five students who get certified

Guaranteed part-time transcription work from GMR Transcription.

Students can apply at this link: http://www.gmrtranscription.com/scholarship/scholarshiphome.aspx

6. WGHA internship application open (Application Due Jan 11th)

WGHA catalyzes innovative partnerships between traditional and unexpected organizations and people to improve health globally and locally. We envision a future where the creative and innovative collaborations between and within businesses, organizations and people contribute to global health equity. In this world, people who participate in a collective approach towards global health discover and create more resources to sustain and enhance their work, lives, sector and community.

The Intern will support the Washington Global Health Alliance by acting as a key, professional member of the team while helping to execute WGHA events, meetings, research, content development for wghalliance.org, and organization of WGHA information systems. Actual responsibilities include:

• Post events, features and news to WGHA website
• Assist with monthly WGHA e-newsletter creation and distribution
• Interface with partners to learn appropriate institutional communication             
• Assist with WGHA’s outreach initiatives (Global Health Experience Exhibit, Agency)
• Perform background research for presentations & meetings
• Create original content for WGHA social media channels
• Organize files, documents and contacts
• Required Skills and Attributes
• Professional savvy
• Attention to detail
• Exposure to Microsoft suite including Word, Excel and Outlook, Photoshop experience a plus
• Advanced understanding of social media channels, specifically Facebook and Twitter
• Increased ability to organize complex projects
• A comfort with global health writing projects with special emphasis on writing for the web
• Professional demeanor
• Willingness to take initiative in a fast-moving organization

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Stephanie Grow (sgrow@wghalliance.org) by Friday, January 11.

Internship Location
Seattle, WA

Internship Dates
January- May

Position/Type
Part-time/Intern 20 hours/week

7. Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs (Application Due Jan 18th)

Program Overview
Founded in 1947, the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, graduate-level program that introduces participants to all aspects of public affairs. The Program combines experiential learning, close interaction with key decision-makers, and development in analytical, group governance, and communication skills. Unconventional by traditional academic standards, the Coro Fellows Program is rigorous and demanding. The Fellows Program is offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis.

Cited by Princeton Review as one of the top ten fellowships in the country, the Coro Fellows Program familiarizes participants with all facets of the public affairs arena through field placements, weekly seminars, interviews, and focus weeks.

Field Placements:

Each Fellow works in a series of month long projects with a government agency, political campaign, business, labor union, non-profit organization, and an independent placement.

Seminars:

Skill-based seminars delve into negotiation, facilitation, consensus building, public speaking and project management. Fellows are also introduced to a variety of tools to help them think and act effectively.

Interviews:

Fellows conduct hundreds of interviews with prominent leaders in many sectors or issues to inform their learning of public affairs.

Focus Weeks:

Week long immersions exploring a sector or area, Fellows will explore such topics as state government, agriculture, media, international affairs, and education.

Monthly stipends and tuition scholarships are available based on documented financial need. 

Applying to the Fellows Program:

Coro seeks bright and self-motivated individuals with a commitment to ethical and effective leadership. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required and post-graduate academic study or work is encouraged. Fellows come from all academic disciplines, careers, and racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Based on a review of applications, Coro will invite finalists to attend Selection Days in March. Sixty four Fellows are selected and will be placed in one of five Coro Centers in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or St. Louis.

Completed applications are due by FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013. In order to apply to the program, you must first fill out a pre-application at www.coro.org/fellowspreapp. Once you have completed the pre-application, you can begin the application process. Applications will be submitted online. You can access the application by visiting www.coro.org/fellowsapp. For the application form, please click here.

Please note – the following application materials must be submitted through the online application:

• A fully completed application form
• 3 written essays
• A resume

The following must be postmarked by Friday, January 18, 2013:

• Three letters of recommendation
• Official academic transcripts for all higher education institutions attended
• $75 non-refundable application fee (check or money order made out to Coro)

If you have any questions, please contact Lan Thao Nguyen, Manager of Communications and Outreach at lnguyen@coro.org or call 415.986.0521x103.

8. Pembroke College Summer Program

Pembroke College announces the opening of their newest programme - International Security and Intelligence: Twenty-First Century Perspectives on Intelligence and the Modern Nation-State http://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/summer-programmes/intelligence/. Chaired by Sir Richard Dearlove, former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service, and Professor Christopher Andrew, Emeritus Professor of Modern and Contemporary History and founder of the Intelligence Seminar at the University of Cambridge, this is an exciting collaboration between leading academics, practitioners and policy-makers designed to appeal to undergraduate and graduate students alike. Applications opened just before Christmas at https://online.pem.cam.ac.uk/ip/index.do and places are limited.

9. UW C.O.R.E Dental Club

Interested in pre-Health, pre-Dental, or want a chance to volunteer more? Come check out this newly established dental club at UW called C.O.R.E! Our goal is to connect a diverse group of pre-dental undergraduates in an effort to supply daily oral hygiene necessities and provide basic knowledge on oral health to rural communities and third world countries. Mark your calendars and come by our first general meeting on Thursday, January 17^th at 6 PM in Savery Hall to find out more information on how you can join or you can find us tabling in Red Square on Wednesday and Thursday the first week back from break. In the meantime be sure to like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uwcore. See you there!

10. Student Worker — Assistant Coordinator International Specialized Programs

UW International Specialized Programs is looking for a student employee to assist with administrative and programmatic work in our friendly, energetic office.  This person will help our staff in preparing for and implementing customized study programs for international students.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative and ownership of their work, and be organized and detail-oriented.  They will also be self-motivated and willing to learn new skills, as well as possess a personal interest in international education.

Position responsibilities:

• Greet clients and student groups at the airport or UW residence halls and represent the UW in a professional manner.
• Perform administrative support work including copying, filing, mailings, data entry, compiling program evaluations, preparing Catalyst surveys and evaluation materials, and general phone and fax duties
• Lead campus tours or other activities; participate in conversation practice sessions; set up audio/visual/computer equipment
• Create and update schedules, class lists, attendance sheets, grade sheets, housing lists, information/welcome packets, certificates, identification cards and nametags
• Event planning assistance - reserve event and reception facilities; determine menu; order and confirm catering
• Complete other program support duties such as organizing and copying course curriculum, class registration and tracking, and filling curriculum binders
• Run errands using state vehicle: pick up rental cars, take class group photos, drive 12-passenger vans for student activities, pick up/drop off pictures for photo development and deliver materials to campus locations
• Complete research projects for directors and coordinators
• Arrange for local tours and site visits; assist with program and computer lab orientations
• Arrange transportation to and from the airport, for field trips and site visits

Dates:  Start ASAP, and continue through September 24, 2013 (The ideal candidate would continue part-time through the next academic year as well)
Hours: Winter/Spring qtrs: 10-19.5 hrs/week; June 11^th – Sept 24^th: 40 hours/week (full-time), (Students cannot take more than 6 credits and work 40 hours/week, per UW policy), (A vacation 3-4 days or longer between July - Sept. will be hard to fit in due to work)
Rate: $10.50 per hour

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience studying a second language, living or studying abroad, or interacting with international students in the U.S.
• Perform tasks accurately and with attention to detail and follow through
•  Strong organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
•  Familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, fax and copy machines and email in a business setting
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of humor 
• Able to follow directions and clarify procedures
• Experience with computer and audio/visual equipment
• Some weekend/evening work will be necessary, though advance notice will be provided
• Currently enrolled as a UW student
• Possess valid driver’s license and good driving record; comfortable driving 12-passenger vans

To Apply please email your resume and a cover letter to Jennifer Hallmon at jhallmon@pce.uw.edu by January 18, 2013

11. TRYOUTS for the 11th ANNUAL UW DRAG COMPETITION!

ASUW Queer Student Commission Presents…  The 11th Annual UW Drag Competition TRYOUTS!

Rules & Eligibility: 

NON-UW STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!  This year’s drag show is a UW-competition-community-showcase mashup! We want to open up a free, all-ages, 1200-seat venue to folks whose access to drag events are limited (because of 21+ venues, entrance fees, etc.). SO anyone from on- and off-campus can show off their drag! Acts may include a combination of UW students and non-UW folks! However, only acts entirely consisting of UW students will be entered as competitors.

Tentative Time Limit = four minutes for every act. However, if you have many performers in your act, we can be flexible.

Individual participants / competitors must perform in only one act during the 11th Annual UW Drag Competition so that there is enough stagetime for a variety of possible performers.

If you’re auditioning, please make sure you’re available for the day of dress rehearsals and the actual show: Friday, March 1, 2013.

TRYOUT DATES (3):

#1: January 25 — 10:30am-12:30pm in UW’s Husky Union Building 214

#2: January 29 — 4-6pm in HUB 250

#3: [Either February 5 or 6 after 4:30pm, TBA] — at Queer Youth Space (911 E Pike Street Suite 202, buzz ‘#202’) For a time slot, either…

Before January 25th, email asuwqsc@uw.edu 2 date / time choices and then arrive at your assigned tryout

Show up with your act at the beginning of one of the tryouts

WHAT TO BRING: Your act!

We just need an idea of what you are doing and who will be performing, no need to have everything perfected yet

Your music! In one of the following ways…

Email an MP3 file to asuwqsc@uw.edu at least a day before your tryout

Come with music on a CD

Come with an MP3 file on a USB drive

At QYS ONLY you have the option of bringing an iPod / other MP3 player or phone

Accessibility:  UW Husky Union Building — Wheelchair accessible elevators are to your right when coming in from the main entrance. Queer Youth Space — A wheelchair accessible elevator is located across from the main entrance, past the staircase.  In both spaces — Please refrain from using scented products such as perfume, cologne and essential oils for folks who are chemically injured and/or have MCS. (To learn more about being fragrance free: http://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html.) ————- So start getting those acts formed and ideas rolling! And forward this widely if you wish! For any questions, comments, or concerns, you can email asuwqsc@uw.edu. Poster graphics and Facebook events coming soon! 

12. NSF REU at Purdue: Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins

The Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University is now accepting applications for a NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in the summer of 2013. We are particularly interested in students who have limited research opportunities at their home institution and students from underrepresented groups. 

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins

Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University

Dates: May 28^th  – August 2^nd  2013

Web site:https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU.aspx

Overview of Program

• Ten-week mentored research experience
• Career development sessions each week
• $5,000 stipend
• Campus housing provided
• Round-trip transportation to West Lafayette, IN

Eligibility

• Undergraduate who has completed at least 4 semesters of college study
• Students must have at least one semester of college remaining after the summer of 2013
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Application

• Online application requiring a statement of career goals and interest in the program
• Two faculty letters of recommendation
• Official transcript

https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU_Application.aspx

Applications submitted by February 15 will receive priority consideration. However, applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

13. Creativity Lab (A brand new RSO!!)

Creativity Lab is a new RSO on campus! Want to collaborate with students and professors from other disciplines on academic and non-academic projects? Are you interested in thinking outside of your major, seeing how other people approach problems, and collaborate to work on fun and interesting research and projects?

Creativity Lab is the RSO for you!

Creativity Lab is an experiential workshop where we pursue interdisciplinary and collaborative creative projects while also looking at what creativity means and why anyone should care about creativity.

Creativity Lab aims to facilitate academic and non-academic interdisciplinary work through creative activities, discussion, and by bringing together a diverse group of professors, students, thinkers, artists, and creators.

Each workshop meeting is led by a club member. Workshops can be about anything so long as it challenges conventional ways of thinking about the subject. For example, a workshop on photography can ask participants to look at a photo from the perspective of their own major: physics, fisheries, English, history, etc, and then see how these different perspectives intersect and work together.

The goal of the workshops is to push the ideas presented and those of everyone involved into the spaces between ways of thinking.

Along with the workshops, we are planning a symposium to be held in spring quarter where everyone can present their projects. Projects can be anything from a painting to a research paper. Creativity Lab is a place to push ideas and collaborate.

We also want it to be a place where students can connect with professors from other majors, and expand past the circles that they define themselves in at UW.

This is a club for anyone who is interested in taking an unconventional approach to academics in a comfortable and safe space.

Our first open meeting will be Thursday January, 17^th at 7:00 PM, in research room Red C in the Allen Research Commons.

14. Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards winter scholarship search and application workshops for undergrads

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will be
offering upcoming sessions on searching for scholarships, writing
personal statements, writing CVs/resumes, and getting great
recommendations:

Freshman Scholarship 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships

Specifically designed for freshmen and sophomores, this introductory
workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship
search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.
    Jan. 15, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
    Jan. 23, 2013, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 171

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/244, though drop-ins are also
welcome!

Scholarship 201 for Continuing Students: The Search for Undergraduate
Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

This workshop provides assistance to continuing undergraduate students
looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This
will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus
funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop
competitive applications.
    Jan. 16, 2013, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 171
    Jan. 22, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245, though drop-ins are also
welcome.

CV Writing Workshops:

    Jan. 18, 2013, 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 171
    Jan. 24, 2013, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 171

Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in scholarship,
fellowship, research opportunities, and graduate school applications!
A Curriculum Vitae (“CV” or “vitae”) is a comprehensive, biographical
statement emphasizing your professional qualifications and activities.
A CV is similar to a resume, but an advantage to the CV format is the
significant freedom to choose the headings and categories for your
information and the strength reflected in their arrangement.

Bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, and a list of
activities including: Honors, Awards & Prizes received no longer than
5 years ago, Academic and Research Activities, Community Service
Involvement, Work History, and Activities outside of the Academic
Environment. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to work
with Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards staff to
develop and strengthen a draft of your CV!

Please RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237.

Personal Statement Writing Workshops:

    Jan. 17, 2013, 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 171
    Jan. 30, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171

The Personal Statement is an important part of an application package.
Applying for scholarships, internships, and graduate/professional
programs often requires a personal statement or application letter.
This type of writing requires you to outline your strengths
confidently and concisely, which can be challenging.

Personal Statement Workshops will provide students with essential
information to develop an understanding of not only writing about
their interests, eligibility and suitability for applications, but
also to learn how their statements provide evidence of their
achievements that aren’t reflected in other parts of an application.

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236.

Getting Great Recommendation Letters Workshops:

    Jan. 25, 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 171
    Jan. 29, 2013, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171

This workshop will help you plan ahead for developing strong
relationships with faculty and other mentors, asking for letters of
recommendation, and preparing your recommenders to write you stellar
letters.

Please RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/289
though drop-ins are also welcome.

15. The Pearson Student Advisory Board (Application Due Feb. 11)

Pearson is currently looking for creative student leaders with strong analytical and communication skills for our next Pearson Student Advisory Board!

The Pearson Student Advisory Board is a highly competitive program that selects twelve students each year across North America to work with Pearson towards making a difference in education. These students receive $1,000 stipends, and work directly with Pearson Executives on high-level projects that impact the learning materials and resources of tomorrow’s classrooms.

Selected Board members will have the opportunity to collaborate with the corporate world before graduation and travel to leadership workshops and company meetings at different locations across the county.

Still looking for more information? Visit our website to learn more, and email us directly with any questions you may have. Students must apply online through our application portal, but don’t wait! Applications close Monday, February 11!

13 Brand Spankin’ New Opportunities

1. IPE Student Assistant Position

2. Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP)

3. DO-IT Student Hourly Office Assistant Position

4. Winter 2013 ESRM 368 Natural Resource Measurements

5. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship information for students studying languages abroad next year

6. 2013 UW Amgen Scholars Program Application

7. UW Student Legal Services is seeking new legal assistant

8. Mentorship Opportunity with med students of APAMSA

9. GWSS 490/ SLN 20845 ROCK THE ARCHIVE: POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES AND DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP

10. What is SpaceScout?? Find out!

11. AHR Seeking Two Student Assistants

12. Student Internship / Seattle Community College School District / Sustainability plan

13. Community, Action, Research and Empowerment (CARE) Project Seeking Participants

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1. IPE Student Assistant Position

The Office of International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) is currently recruiting an internationally-inclined, detail-oriented UW student to join its finance and administration team.  The IPE Student Fiscal Assistant will support the IPE Fiscal Team with a variety of day-to-day operations as well as special projects related to the operation of more than 100 study abroad programs all over the world.  If you are globally-minded and interested in working in a fast-paced, colorful and multi-cultural environment, please consider applying.

Job responsibilities include:

- Reconcile budget activity reports

- Assist in the reconciliation of study abroad field advances, including verification of receipts, calculation of currency conversions and document organization

- Enter data and maintain various accounting of program budget logs or databases including verify and process fiscal/accounting data, perform basic computing, calculating and manual posting of data; make corrections as required

- Create and maintain budget and program file folders

- Copy, fax and sort various documents

- Other duties as assigned

Successful candidates should have strong analytical skills and have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Foreign language skills are desired, but not required.

Please forward resumes to:

Maria Nicholson

Manager for Finance and Administration

Office of the Provost  

marian4@uw.edu

2. Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP)

Each summer, the UW School of Medicine’s Center for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & UW School of Dentistry Educational Partnerships and Diversity offers an unique opportunity for college freshman and sophomore studentsinterested in medicine and dentistry. 

The Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a six-week enrichment program for talented underrepresented college freshmen and sophomores interested in medicine or dentistry. The program will offer each scholar intensive enrichment in core science courses, clinical exposure, mentor shadowing and much more.  The UW simultaneously aims to provide its participants with a deeper understanding of the needs of underserved communities within a supportive and diverse environment.  The UW SMDEP has a 23 year proven record of success among our graduates.  As of 2011, 870 of our SMDEP graduates have gone on to medical school or dental school.

It is intended for students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (economic, geographic, education) and/or students who are underrepresented in medicine (racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population). We feel that students who expect to encounter significant barriers in achieving their educational and professional goals will benefit from SMDEP. 

The UW SMDEP information/application is online at www.smdep.org.  SMDEP application opens November 1^st.  The application deadline is March 1st. SMDEP has rolling admissions: SMDEP accepts students on an ongoing basis, so please apply early. View SMDEP video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLiIKec1hwk&feature=plcp . Please see enclosures regarding promotional materials on SMDEP.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pam Racansky at racansky@uw.edu or Dan Olson atdolson@uw.edu .  Thank you for your consideration.

3. DO-IT Student Hourly Office Assistant Position

Now Hiring Student Office Assistants

Department: DO-IT, College of Engineering

Job Title: Student Hourly Office Assistant

Location: 4545 15^th Ave NE

Take advantage of this great opportunity to build your resume, support people with disabilities, and work on campus for an award-winning program!

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) supports people with disabilities to succeed in college and careers. We are hiring detail-oriented, computer-savvy, self-motivated undergraduates with excellent customer service skills and Mac experience. Duties include reception, office support, data entry, publication editing, updating the internal wiki, and much more in a team-oriented environment.

Work 12-19.5 hours/week (more hours usually available during breaks). Shifts available Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-5:30PM. Must be enrolled for at least 6 credits and able to commit for a year or more. $10.50/ hr to start.

For a complete job description and application instructions, visit this website:

http://www.washington.edu/uwit/employment/sjobs.html

For more information, contact Jodi McKeeman, mckeeman@uw.edu

4. Winter 2013 ESRM 368 Natural Resource Measurements

Natural Resource Measurements (ESRM 368) - Winter 2013 … is for Everyone Studying Resource Management

Assessment of Trees, Terrestrial Vegetation, and Forest Resources is the backbone of responsible use and wise stewardship of forests and other natural resources associated with them (e.g. animals, plants, soil, water, etc.).

ESRM 368A SLN 13952
Natural Resource Measurements (4) NW
M W F 8:30 to 9:20am WFS 107
Lab M 9:30 to 11:20am

One all-day Field Trip Sat. 23 Feb 2013

Prerequisite: either IND E 315, Q SCI 381, STAT 220, or STAT 311

5. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship information for students studying languages abroad next year

The Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides up to $20,000 for US undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Most languages are supported, except those of Western Europe. 

Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants will be asked to identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.  NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. Receipt of this scholarship does incur a government service requirement, which for many students provides a valuable foot in the federal employment door. 

Undergraduate applicants must apply through UW to be considered for the Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Program.UW’s deadline for Seattle and Tacoma undergraduate applicants is January 10, 2013 for study abroad programs during the 2013-14 academic year.

The Boren program also offers Graduate Fellowships for graduate students, details are at http://borenawards.org/boren_fellowship. There is no Boren campus application process at the graduate level; the national deadline for the Boren Graduate Fellowship is January 31, 2013. Helene Obradovich (helene@uw.edu) or Marilyn Gray (megray@uw.edu) in the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards are the contacts for graduate students interested in this program.

6. 2013 UW Amgen Scholars Program Application

Interested in learning more about science and biotechnology research as a career? The UW Amgen Scholars Program provides a transformative opportunity for some of the nation’s top undergraduates to explore and prepare for careers in scientific research. 

The application & information for the 2013 UW Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program is available at: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2013.  

To learn more about the program, register to attend an upcoming Amgen Scholars Program Information Session: 

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/amgeninfosession.html.

7. UW Student Legal Services is seeking new legal assistant

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES!  UW Student Legal Services is an on-campus law
office located in the HUB that provides legal assistance, education, and
representation to currently enrolled UW-Seattle students who pay the
Services and Activities Fee.

We plan to hire one part-time undergraduate Legal Assistants to start Winter
Quarter 2013 (10 hours/week); must be available for training immediately
after hire starting January.
Applicants must have freshman or sophomore standing; incoming freshmen are
encouraged to apply.
Either work study or student hourly position on campus.

Please specify expected graduation date in cover letter.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
. Must have prior employment or volunteer experience in a law office,
judicial setting, or confidential office environment
. We will only consider current UW freshmen, incoming freshmen, or
sophomores who are committed to working at SLS until graduation
. General technology experience

JOB DUTIES:
. Confidential support to director/staff attorney, legal interns, and other
staff
. Interact with clients, office staff and other UW employees, vendors, and
the public
. Maintain client files
. IT, law office software, tech management
. Records management
. Purchasing and receivables
. Advertising and promotional efforts
. General administrative tasks
. Assist as necessary with legal research

8. Mentorship Opportunity with med students of APAMSA

Interested in some personal one-on-one mentorship with some real med students at UW School Of Medicine?
APAMSA (Asian/Pacific Islander Association of Medical Students) is offering a rare opportunity to have a personal medical student mentor who you can ask questions to, meet with and be friends with! Our goal is to build a pipeline for pre-med students who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander to connect with UWSOM and better equip themselves for their career aspirations.
Minimum requirement for mentorship is to meet with mentor at least 1/quarter, but we are hoping for mentorship to be a lasting long-term relationship, through which undergrad/pre-med students can build a relationship with medical students of a similar background.

The application is a brief (15-20 minute) survey that gives us a little background to help us better pair you with a mentor from UWSOM.
Please only submit serious inquiries!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFhZa3NKVk51RlNuSk1jb2dtelI5eGc6MQ#gid=0

Limited Slots available!
Application Deadline is Dec 15th!
Mentorships will be paired by beginning of Winter quarter

9. GWSS 490/ SLN 20845 ROCK THE ARCHIVE: POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES AND DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP

Register for  Winter 2013 GWSS 490/HUM 595  ROCK THE ARCHIVE: POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES AND DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP Instructors: Michelle Habell-Pallán, Sonnet Retman, and Angelica Macklin Simpson Center for the Humanities,  2 credit micro-seminar, cr/no cr

EXAMINES THE INTELLECTUAL PROJECT OF POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES IN RELATION TO THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ARCHIVE BUILDING, ORAL HISTORY TRAINING, AND DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP.

“Rock the Archive: Popular Music Studies and Digital Scholarship,” works in conjunction with the Women Who Rock (WWR) Digital Oral History Archive to prepare graduate and undergraduate students to analyze oral histories of a racially and ethnically diverse array of women from the U.S., Mexico and beyond who have made significant contributions to music scenes, social justice movements, public scholarship, and community life.  The course examines the intellectual project of popular music studies in relation to the theory and practice of archive building, oral history training, and digital scholarship.  Students will engage with critical archive studies, learn about the archive as a contested epistemological site, and create photo essays.  In this way students will mesh scholarly work with the production of scholarship in digital form at an introductory level. In particular, they will explore the lives of extraordinary women musicians through primary oral history data contained in the Women Who Rock (WWR) Digital Oral History Archive, an intergenerational experiment in collective and decolonial archive-building.  Students will participate in the 3rd annual Women Who Rock (WWR) “Making Scenes, Building Communities” (Un)Conference, the Digital Oral History Archive Launch and Symposium and Film Festival on March 8-9, 2013.  They will also have the opportunity to prepare a panel discussion of their work for the 2013 EMP Pop Conference.     

For more info email:  mhabellp@u.washington.edu, sretman@u.washington.edu, oramacklin@u.washington.edu For micro-seminar schedule click: http://womenwhorockcommunity.org/courses/ http://depts.washington.edu/uwch/programs/curriculum/hum-courses/winter-2013#595A

10. What is SpaceScout?? Find out!

UW-IT introduces SpaceScout, a Web and iPhone app that helps you find what you need in a study space. Check it out at spacescout.uw.edu on your
browser or smartphone. Once you’re familiar with the app, take UW-IT’s survey about possible new features, and enter to win one of ten $25 gift
credits on your Husky card: http://goo.gl/u9bf6

11. AHR Seeking Two Student Assistants

Academic Human Resources is seeking two student assistants who are reliable and detail- oriented, to work in a friendly, professional office assisting Human Resources Specialists and Consultants. 

Duties include reception tasks (answering telephone, greeting visitors) photocopying, data entry, filing, mail merge, campus errands, mailings to faculty members, light cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have skills including good customer service, the ability to communicate well with others, be well organized, have attention to detail, work well with routine and repetitive tasks, be able to maintain confidentiality and be independent. 

Starting date for both positions is January 7, 2013.

The candidate must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, at least until June 7, 2013.  Pay is $9.50 per hour. 

Please send a cover letter and resume via email to Ms. Sunday Stanley, Academic Human Resources: acadpers@u.washington.edu.

12. Student Internship / Seattle Community College School District / Sustainability plan

This is a part-time temporary internship opportunity in support of the Seattle Community College
District’s Sustainability Initiative, (see http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/green/home/). The intern
will serve as lead coordinator for the development of a District-wide sustainability plan. To prepare
the plan, the intern will first assist and coordinate efforts on each campus to develop baseline
information on existing sustainability activities, using the AASHE STARS assessment system (see https://stars.aashe.org/). The position is temporary and will run from the hiring date to the end of the academic year. Reporting Relationships
• The intern will report to the Director for Research and Strategic Planning, and will participate on andreceive additional direction from the District-wide Sustainability Working Group.
Essential Functions

Sustainability Planning
• Work with the three Seattle Community College campus leads and members of the
Sustainability Work Group to assist and coordinate the completion of the AASHE STARS
assessment on each campus by March 1.
• Organize and lead students, serving as their capstone project student mentor, in the process of
collected and analyzing data in support of the sustainability plan development process.
• Identify common strengths and gaps in sustainability activities across the campuses, and
construct a gap analysis for consideration by the Sustainability Working Group.
• Research and identify remediation strategies, and associated costs and benefits, used by other
colleges and universities to address gap areas.
• Draft a District-wide sustainability plan that includes identification of current efforts, gaps that
need to be addressed, and a plan of action and timeline for improving sustainability practices.

Additional Duties
• Update the sustainability website and develop other outreach and informational materials.
• Other duties may be assigned, including ad hoc reporting, committee assignments, special
projects, and communication and outreach for the Vice Chancellor’s Office.

Education • A Bachelor’s degree and at least one year’s experience working on institution sustainability issues and practice. Master’s level coursework or a Master’s Degree in environmental science, sustainability, or related field is preferred and can substitute for required experience.

Knowledge and Abilities
• Strong proficiency in MS Office software programs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to organize complex projects and meet
deadlines.
• Very strong writing and strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team-building and leadership skills and demonstrated professionalism and skill in
engaging busy professionals in team activities.
• Familiarity with sustainability issues and sustainability planning from the perspective of a large
complex institution.

Compensation and Benefits
• The position pays $23.85 per hour for an average of 16 hours per week (may vary from week to week depending on work load). The position is temporary and will run from the hiring date to the end of the academic year in June. The intern position does not offer medical or pension benefits.

13. Community, Action, Research and Empowerment (CARE) Project Seeking Participants

We are recruiting undergraduates to participate in our Community, Action, Research and Empowerment (CARE) Project. CARE is a participatory action research project designed to bring the community together to assess the strengths and needs of the Vietnamese community of Southeast Seattle, and to create a common vision and strategies to address those needs.

During Phase 1 (2009-2010), nine young adults were trained in participatory research methods and community dynamics. They conducted 16 focus groups and 85 individual interviews, hosted two community-wide forums, and collected 316 surveys. In Phase 2 (2011-2012), 11 undergraduate students from UW and SU worked alongside community members to create a Community Action Plan. The Action Plan addresses multiple critical issues in the Vietnamese community, such as youth and education, health and social services, community safety, and more. 

Participating students will receive training in leadership and community development, and gain internship experience by working directly with one of many non-profit organizations in Seattle. They will become well-informed experts in one of seven priority issues identified in the Community Action Plan, and receive one-on-one coaching and mentorship with API community leaders. Students will also gain a deeper connection and understanding of the Vietnamese community of Seattle and engage in meaningful service to the Vietnamese community through organized community development

The time commitment is 3-9 hours per include (which includes trainings and internship) through Winter and Spring Quarters. To apply, students can visit www.vfaseattle.org/care

LITERACY ARTS- ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK- 2013

If interested, apply at the following link by January 18 by 5pm: https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/pipeline/24756.

Week 10 Opportunities! Check them out now!

1. UW EIC Prototype Funding Application - Due December 16
2. Two New C Lit Courses accessible to everyone, no prerequisites!
3. Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates — Health Program
4. BIOA 369-GREAT NEW ANTH CLASS
5. English Composition course for Future Teachers
6. HIHIM Application Workshop - Dec 3, 2012
7. Career Launch Workshop - January 10, 2013

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1. UW EIC Prototype Funding Application - Due December 16

Prototype funding Application: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/uwcie/185034 DUE December 16, 2012

  If you have a passion for cleantech, the smarts to play in the emerging green economy, and the desire to leverage your background to make an impact, theUW Environmental Innovation Challenge can provide just the platform (and the funding!) you’ve been looking for.   HOW IT WORKS Interdisciplinary student teams define a cleantech problem, design and develop a solution, and work together to produce both a prototype (proof of concept or computer simulation) and a 5 to 7-page business summary that outlines the market opportunity. At the Challenge on April 4, 2013, students pitch their concepts and demonstrate their product/idea to a group of judges that includes technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors. Teams are judged on their prototypes, business summaries, and potential for impact. (The grand prize is $10,000.)   PROTOTYPE FUNDING
We have $25,000 available for prototype funding which has been provided by the UW College of Engineering.   You can use this funding for purchasing materials to build your prototype, renting equipment, purchasing safety equipment, and hiring short-term work beyond your team’s capacity. We prefer to see requests between $500 and $1,500 but will consider both smaller and larger amounts. Funding will be announced by January 7, 2013 and used by April 4, 2013. To be eligible for this funding, you must have one UW engineering student on your team.
Please note: teams that receive funding agree to participate in the Challenge on April 4, 2013.  If you receive funding and then drop out, all funds must be returned to CIE.

Key Dates

Prototype funding Applicationdeadline is December 16 https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/uwcie/185034
Resource Nights, Winter Quarter, every Thurs, 6-7:30. Suggested for EIC teams-n/nc or audit.  Open to students from other schools – drop in, no rsvp required. Networking Night at Resource Nights, Thurs Jan 17 - excellent place to find a team and/or teammates.  Open to all! February 3, Intent to Submit – online preliminary team information. February 26, Official Team Entry. 5 to 7-page Business Summary. Describe the problem, the solution, the team, market opportunity, and prototype or computer simulation. Feedback to each team will be provided by a panel of judges to each team.March 13, Pitch Workshop 6-7:30 Mandatory for all EIC teams within the Seattle area. At least 1 member from each team needs to attend.  More are recommended. March 31, 1-page Business Summary: describe the problem, solution, team, market opportunity, and potential for impact and describe the prototype, computer simulation or proof of concept. April 4, Thursday Challenge Day! Team set-up in the morning, judging begins at noon and is followed immediately by the reception and awards ceremony from 5-7:00.
Teams may be comprised of students from different schools. To search for teams/teammates fill out the Catalyst Survey.  This info will be added to the webpage, sent out to the EIC list serve and highlighted on Facebook.Questions?  
Pam Tufts, UW Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC) 
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
ptufts@uw.edu

2. Two New C Lit Courses accessible to everyone, no prerequisites!
C LIT 357: Literature and Film VLPA
SLN 20828 5 Cr, T/F 3:30-5:20 SAV 155
 
Instructor: Yizhong Gu
This course focuses on the correlation between literature and film in reflecting and constructing the Chinese social ideologies during the 20th century. The narrative of sacrifice and martyrdom is one of the prominent ideologies to build up the new China as a nation-state.
The course will investigate the literary and cinematic representations of sacrifice in multiple layers.
 While providing a general survey of the 20th century Chinese literature, film and culture, the course emphasizes the following issues: how does the collective passion of sacrifice for one’s nation sublimate the individual desire to sacrifice for one’s lover or family in modern China? Can we clearly delineate the boundary between the sacrificed subject/object as martyrs (self-sacrifice) and as scapegoats (forced to sacrifice)? What historical force causes the ever-shifting representations of sacrifice in each period of modern China? Finally, what makes us take for granted of martyrs’ voluntary sacrifice for a nation?

The literary and cinematic texts that we discuss in this course represent a wide range of styles and subject matters related to these issues. All readings will be in English (all films with English subtitles). Prior knowledge of modern Chinese history and familiarity with literature and film analysis are not required.
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C LIT 210: Literature and Science – SLN 20829 5 Cr VLPA
Instructor: Nicla Riverso Levander, T/Th 3:30-4:50 MGH 271

Science is an interpretation of perceived facts that consists in blending them into larger constructs in which mathematical regularity dominates. Such constructs are produced by imagination and controlled by experiments. Imagination is educated and stimulated by literature and philosophy. Consequently each scientific revolution needs an effort of imagination that should break the customary one and build up a new system of images, in which perceived facts should be located. Which role does imagination play in scientific works? What is the connection between literature and science? Do literature and science work in similar ways? What kind of knowledge do they produce? How do literary works shape the practice of science? What is the impact of science as a cultural reading? This course attempts to answer these questions by considering the developments in scientific studies in conjunction with literary theory and the works of contemporary fiction.
Selections drawn from Darwin, Vico, Mendel, Watson, Descartes, Newton, Verne, Shelley, Calvino

3. Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates — Health Program

Dates: June 24th – August 23^rd  2013 in Seattle, WA
Stipend: $5,200
Application Deadline: February 15^th 2013
The UW Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EHREP) is a funded, nine-week summer experience for undergraduates from any 2 or 4 year college or university with an interest in environmental health sciences. EHREP provides students with hands on experience in laboratories of leading researchers, introduces them to key environmental and occupational health issues while offering research exposure that will help them become competitive for graduate school.  Students will work full-time under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will receive a stipend of $5,200.
One of the goals of this program is to increase and diversify the pool of future applicants for graduate study in this field, leading to more outstanding scientists selecting Environmental Health Sciences as a career focus.  We strongly encourage students who are underrepresented in the sciences to apply.
To learn more about the program and the application process, please visit our website:
http://deohs.washington.edu/academics/undergraduate-summer-research-program/details-application

4. BIOA 369-GREAT NEW ANTH CLASS

BIO A   369  SPEC ISSUES IN BIOA(I&S)
Restr 20793 A 5 MWF 230-350 CDH 139 WILBUR,ALICIA K
                        EVOLUTION OF HUMANS AND DISEASE                                                                                                                     
Special Issues in Biocultural Anthropology
Exploration and analysis of a specific issue in biocultural anthropology with a focus on critical analysis on methodological approaches and theoretical frameworks.
Class description
This course surveys the myriad ways in which humans and infectious agents have influenced one another’s evolution, from the beginnings of humanity to the 21st century. We will study host and pathogen co-evolution from a variety of perspectives and based on a range of sources: ancient mummified and skeletal remains, historical and archaeological evidence, modern epidemiological investigations and disease outbreaks, and the emergence of new infectious diseases. Evolutionary theory will be discussed in detail, as will be various models for understanding human disease origins and evolution. Specific infectious diseases covered will include those carried by vectors (malaria, schistosomiasis), bacteria (bubonic plague, leprosy, tuberculosis, syphilis, lyme disease, typhus), viruses (smallpox, influenza, AIDS), and prions. In addition, we will consider human evolution and noninfectious diseases/adverse conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and psychological/ psychiatric disorders. 

5. English Composition course for Future Teachers

Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298 and Education 401. CLP welcomes students at any stage of your educational career and from any major! . CLP students are often interested in careers in education, and have gone on to teach in K-12 and higher education across the United States and in several countries. Many CLP students have also gone on to careers in public policy, law, social work, Anthropology, Medicine and more. And some students choose CLP because of the small class size, individual conferences with the instructor, opportunity to advance career and major planning, or because of a commitment to put what you’re learning on campus into meaningful action.

English 298A will be taught by CLP Director Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill. Students meet twice weekly on campus (MW 10:30-12:20) in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning effective methods of working with Pre-K and elementary school students, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education (including early childhood education and out-of-school literacy organizations) and using writing and p! resentation to inquire into, develop and communicate your thin! king about these issues. Students meet in conference with the instructor to discuss drafts of essays. Writing projects focused on education-related careers and Teacher Education Program applications will be offered in partnership with the UW Career Center and College of Education. English 298 may be used toward either the UW “C” (composition) or the “W” (additional writing) requirement.

In Education 401C students put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our partner programs, all located in the Lake City neighborhood in north Seattle: Head Start Pre-K at Olympic Hills, Olympic Hills Elementary School and Jackson Park Youth Tutoring Program (an afterschool program located at Seattle Housing Authority’s Jackson Park community). Education 401 may be used toward the field work requirement or as an elective in the Education, Learning and Society Minor, and provides documentation of school-based experience for application to Teacher Education programs.

To request add codes: contact Community Literacy Program director Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill at esoneill@uw.edu.

Questions? Take a look at the attached flyer, check out the Community Literacy Program web site (faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp), or contact the instructor, Elizabeth
Simmons-O’Neill, at esoneill@uw.edu.

6. HIHIM Application Workshop - Dec 3, 2012

The Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) program will be conducting an application workshop on Monday, December 3rd in the UW Tower’s Visitor’s Dining Room.

There will be two sessions.
The first session starts at 3:30pm and is for current UW students.
The second session starts at 5:00pm and is for transfer applicants.

7. Career Launch Workshop - January 10, 2013

Looking for some help in your job search?  Not sure how to kick-start your career efforts, or where to look for opportunities?  Consider attending the Career Launch Workshop!  
Career Launch Workshop
January 10^th, 2013 
10am-3pm
Fee: $30 for UWAA members; $35 for non-members (includes lunch)
The Career Launch Workshop is designed to help you think about how to get started with refining your resume, searching for a job and acing an interview.  This fun and informative 5-hour workshop will help you feel ready to get your resume out there and job search with confidence! For more information or to register, please visit http://careers.uw.edu/Career-Launch-Workshop .

SAT Course Instructors Wanted!

A Few Opportunities for a Short Week!

Brand New Opportunities This Week!

The session schedule is:
Jan.10, 1:30pm
Jan. 15, 12:30pm
Jan. 16, 3pm
Jan. 21, 3:30pm
Jan. 23, 3pm
Jan. 29, 12:30pm
Feb. 4, 10:30am

1. 2013 Lunar and Planetary Institute Internships
2. Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
3. 2013 NASA Ames Academy Application is now open
4. Registration Open for 20TH Annual NASA GREAT MOONBUGGY RACE
5. NASA Internships - applications open

1. 2013 LPI SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM IN PLANETARY SCIENCE

Application Deadline: January 18, 2013

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to experience research in the
planetary sciences. As a summer intern, you will work one-on-one with a scientist either at the LPI or NASA Johnson Space Center on a
research project of current interest in planetary science. Furthermore, you will participate in peer-reviewed research, learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and preview various careers in science.

The 10-week program begins June 3, 2013, and ends on August 9, 2013.

Selected students will receive a $5000.00 stipend plus a travel
stipend of $1000.00 (U.S. students) (foreign nationals will receive
a $1500.00 foreign travel reimbursement).

Applications are only accepted via the electronic application form
found at the LPI’s Summer Intern Program website:

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern

Faculty members: Please pass this information on to any of your
students who might be interested.

Contact:
Claudia Quintana
Phone:              281-486-2159      
E-mail:  internprogram@lpi.usra.edu



2. Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Interested in a summer appointment?
Consider the Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) at Oak Ridge National
Laboratory (ORNL)!

We are now accepting application for the 2013 Summer Program.
The deadline to apply is January 10 - apply online now at
http://science.energy.gov/wdts/vfp/how-to-apply/!

ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory in the Department of Energy system.  Scientific programs focus of materials, neutron sciences, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security.

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSCdUJ8cavw to discover some exciting reasons why ORNL offers a great internship experience!

For selected faculty/students, benefits of the summer VFP program include:

• spend 10 weeks (June 3-August 9) engaged in a research project
• under the direction of a laboratory scientist
• build collaborative relationships with scientists, become
• familiar with DOE-sponsored programs, scientific user facility and
• potential funding opportunities
• participate in enrichment activities (workshops, laboratory
• tours, seminars)
• faculty receive a total stipend of $13000 during the internship
• period ­ undergraduate students receive $500 per week during the
• internship period
• faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students receive travel
• reimbursement and housing allowance (for those who qualify)

Contact Julie Malicoat at Julie.Malicoat@orau.org for additional
information!

Julie Malicoat
Program Manager
Educational Student Programs
ORNL, Bldg. 5100, MS 6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173
Phone:              (865) 576-2311      
FAX:  (865) 574-4528
Email:  Julie.Malicoat@orau.org


3. 2013 NASA Ames Academy Application is now open

The NASA Ames Academy Application is now open. You may apply online at https://academyapp.com. The application deadline is January 7, 2013.

If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free
to browse our website at http://academy.arc.nasa.gov, or contact me via email. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Desireemoi Bridges
M/S: 17-2
Building 17 Room 208
PO Box 168
Moffett Field, CA 94035
Phone:             (650) 604-2447      
Fax: (650) 604-2929 (With Cover Sheet)
Email: desireemoi.r.bridges@nasa.gov <mailto:desireemoi.r.bridges@nasa.gov>


4. Registration Open for 20TH Annual NASA GREAT MOONBUGGY RACE

Angela Storey
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
            256-544-0034      
angela.d.storey@nasa.gov

RELEASE: 12-389
KEEPING THE WHEELS TURNING: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 20TH ANNUAL NASA GREAT
MOONBUGGY RACE

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Registration is now open for the 20th annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race, which challenges high school, college and university students around the world to build and race fast,
lightweight “moonbuggies” of their own design.

The students’ work will culminate in two days of competitive racing
April 26-27, 2013, at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville,
Ala. NASA created the event two decades ago to complement classroom learning, provide young thinkers and builders with real-world engineering experience and inspire them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — the STEM fields.

“It’s our goal to keep the wheels turning,” said Tammy Rowan, manager of the Academic Affairs Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, which organizes the race each year. “The ingenuity and enthusiasm we see among racers begins in the classroom. That first spark of interest — whether it’s in basic chemistry or astronomy or the history of spaceflight — starts the wheels turning. The Great Moonbuggy Race helps sustain that momentum, turning interest into passion, and dreams into a lifelong pursuit of new answers and new horizons.”

International registration for the 2013 race closes Jan. 7.
Registration for U.S. teams closes Feb. 4. Participating high
schools, colleges and universities each may register up to two teams
and two vehicles. For complete rules and to register, visit:

http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov

When Marshall created the race as a regional college challenge during
the 1993-1994 school year, only eight teams participated. The high
school division was added in 1996, and registration has swelled ever
since.

Racers compete to post the fastest vehicle assembly and race times in their divisions, while incurring the fewest penalties. Prizes are
awarded to the three teams in each division that finish with the
lowest final times. NASA and industry sponsors present additional
awards for engineering ingenuity, team spirit, best debut by a rookie
team and more.

The course, built each spring on the outdoor grounds of the Space and Rocket Center, comprises a winding half-mile of gravel embankments, sand pits and obstacles that mimic the harsh surface of the moon. The race’s creators drew inspiration from conditions faced by the Apollo-era Lunar Roving Vehicles. Three rovers built at Marshall in the late 1960s were used on the moon during the Apollo 15, Apollo 16 and Apollo 17 missions in 1971 and 1972.

Today, the students’ moonbuggies address many of the same design
challenges NASA and industry engineers overcame to deliver those
historic rovers. The vehicles dramatically expanded astronauts’ reach
across the lunar surface and enabled them to conduct much more
scientific research during their brief stays on the moon.

In the most recent Great Moonbuggy Race, held in April 2012, more than 70 teams tackled the course. Petra Mercado High School in Humacao, Puerto Rico was first place in the high school division. The
University of Alabama in Huntsville won first place in the college
division. Petra Mercado, in only its second year in the competition,
earned a completion time of 3 minutes and 20 seconds. The winning
University of Alabama in Huntsville team finished in 4 minutes and 3
seconds.

To date, more than 5,000 students from around the world have
participated in the races. Past winning teams have hailed from
Alabama, Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North
Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming — and from Canada and Germany. International racers have come from as far away as India, Italy, Romania, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.

Racers from Erie High School in Erie, Kan., have held the record for
the best course-completion time since 2008. Their best overall time
of 3 minutes and 17 seconds earned the first-place trophy in the high
school division that year.

More than 350,000 people watched live and archived coverage of the
spring 2012 race on NASA TV and on UStream. For archived footage of the competition, visit:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-msfc

For images and additional information about past races, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/moonbuggy


5. NASA is currently accepting internship applications from undergraduate
students, please visit the following webpage:

        http://www.waspacegrant.org/for_students/student_internships/nasa_and_national_internships.html

Reach Out Summer Camps Seeking Project Managers!

Hi Honors! This is a really exciting opportunity and also a great way to satisfy Experiential Learning! Read more below…

Are you interested in expanding your potential as a leader and a contributor to the vibrant non-profit world of Seattle while benefiting youth in need? Reach Out Summer Camps is a local non-profit organization that provides free summer camps for Seattle youth and is currently seeking to the fill 6 Project Manager positions. Our mission is to provide transformative one-on-one mentorship for youth by starting and running camps in Seattle area agencies that serve resilient youth. This summer we will be running camps at three local agencies: ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services), First Place School, and Neighborhood House. Working in pairs, Project Managers will work closely with one of our agency partners to help create our summer camps. Project managers will plan, coordinate, and run each camp and its volunteers. The position is an extraordinary opportunity to take on a role of responsibility, leadership, and creativity in the local non-profit world. Started in 2009, Reach Out has grown to include a team of dedicated volunteer staff, and a great network of volunteers who serve as counselors in our camps; we hope to add you to our dynamic and passionate staff team! To apply or find out more about Reach Out and the Project Manager position, please email elise.butterfield@gmail.com 

A Hefty Load of New Opportunities!

1. Open Call for The ____________ Monologues (previously known as The Vagina Monologues
2. Law School Fair- November 14th, 10-2pm (HUB, North Ballroom)
3. New Career Success Certificate
4. SAT Course Instructors Wanted
5. Course Announcement: CSE 190P/140, Winter 2013. No Programming Experience Needed!
6. Peace Corps Information Session
7. Winter 2013 Online Courses available
8. Community Literacy Program Winter 2013
9.  Winter Quarter class: Are Do-Gooders Doing Good?: Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement
10. Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2013-2014 year 
11. Undergraduate Research Opportunity! - UW Alumni Study (apply by Nov. 28) 
12. DC Summer Internships – Dec. 5 Early Deadline 
13. MANIC MOUTH CONGRESS & R.E.T.R.O. PRESENT: The 2012 QUALIFYING SLAM SERIES! 
14. Morris and Stewart Udall Scholarship

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1. Open Call for The ____________ Monologues (previously known as The Vagina Monologues

If you feel like you have a story to tell on what a “female” identity means to you, please check out the WAC’s Open Call for The ______ Monologues.

ASUW Women’s Action Commission presents

AN OPEN CALL FOR STORIES, TRUTHS AND VOICES
as a part of the production previously known the Vagina Monologues

For the past eleven years, the UW Vagina Monologues have been a powerful experience for many cast members and audiences in creating a space for stories to be shared and heard. While the monologues have historically done some work in shaking fundamental notions of “woman”, feminist, anti-racist, and queer critiques have challenged the monologues’ presentation of stories, diversity of voices, and handling of identity representations.

In an effort to use these critiques productively and open up space for narratives stretch the production to a new potential, we have decided to switch the script. This year’s production will be entirely student written and performed. We are excited to announce the first ever presentation of The __________ Monologues. And we want you to take part.

This production is hoping to center the experiences of women, trans*, genderqueer and gender non-conforming folks. Students of all races, classes, sexual orientations, minds, bodies, ages and religions are encouraged to audition. 

The Monologues will occur on February 14th, 15th, 16th. If you are interested in participating, here are your next steps:

1) Read the in-depth process explaination and fill out this Catalyst survey: http://tinyurl.com/theblankmonologues. 

2) Attend an Open Call session (you will chose your possible session dates on the catalyst survey)

3) Contact WAC with any questions, comments, critiques or clarifications. 

NOTE: The catalyst survey will close on November 13th, at 11:45pm.

Thank you for reading. Spread the word.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/445693395467093/ 

2. Law School Fair- November 14th, 10-2pm (HUB, North Ballroom)

What: 2012 UW LAW SCHOOL FAIR
When: WEDNESDAY, November 14^th, 2012, 10-2pm
Where: HUB (North Ballroom)
Who: All are welcome!

Thinking about Law School? Then don’t miss the annual Law School Fair, sponsored by The Career Center and the Pre-Law Student Society (PLS).
Representatives of more than 90 law schools from across the country will be on the UW campus looking for potential new students-like you! At the Law School Fair, you can interact and talk to admissions staff, pick up brochures and applications, ask questions and learn more about the schools which interest you. You may make a lasting impression on a representative from the school of your dreams or discover that the perfect school for you is one that you hadn’t considered.
For a complete list of attending law schools, please visit: http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Law-Fair
Questions? Please email careerevents@uw.edu or call                         206-543-0535            

3. New Career Success Certificate 

The UW Career Center has just rolled out its brand new Career Success Certificate program, offering undergraduate students a flexible yet structured plan for getting an edge in the job market.

Students who complete all requirements by mid-May will be eligible to participate in a special Employer Networking Eventexclusively for CS Certificate graduates.

“What’s in it for me?” you may wonder:

1. Learn about yourself
2. Learn about career options
3. Explore careers that may be a good fit for you
4. Understand the nuts and bolts of the career search
5. Refine your resume, expand your job search skills, improve your interviewing, and
6. Apply these newfound skills when you meet and talk with real employers

Check out our Career Success Certificate website for details!

4. SAT Course Instructors Wanted

Excellent compensation and fun job! 
We are looking for a few dynamic individuals who are fabulous  at the SAT and are interested in rewarding part-time work. 
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 

5. Course Announcement: CSE 190P/140, Winter 2013. No Programming Experience Needed! 

CSE 190p/140, Introduction to data programming with applications
http://tinyurl.com/dataprogramming

Winter 2013
MWF    1:30-2:20
Instructor: Professor Michael Ernst

CSE 190p/140 is an introductory programming class that is appropriate for people with no previous programming experience!  It gives you the skills to solve real-world problems, whatever subject you are majoring in.  You’ll get to analyze and visualize data from social sciences, natural sciences, government, business, and more.  You’ll learn the Python programming language, which is a great language for beginners.

This is a great way to explore computer programming and learn how it can help you in your field!  

6. Peace Corps Information Session

 
There is a strong need right now for Peace Corps applicants who have an interest in serving abroad in developing countries. Volunteers are currently working in 83 countries on environmental issues, in health education, agriculture, and are also teaching English.
Interested in learning more about Peace Corps!? Want to know how you can make your application even stronger? Please join us for an information session this Wednesday.
Peace Corps Application Workshop: Tips for Success
Thomson Hall 125
Wednesday, Nov 7^th
6:00-7:30pm

7. Winter 2013 Online Courses available

Students can take some of the most popular online credit classes as part of their normal tuition load and pay an online fee of $350 per class. These select online courses are offered in a group-start format, which means students can interact with their classmates and complete the course during the quarter. Online courses help meet graduation requirements and provide a flexible option for students. Check out the winterquarter 2013 time schedule. Students register as they would for any other class using MyUW. 
The following winter online courses feature the $350 fee and the group-start format:

ASTR 101: Astronomy (NW,QSR)
COM 340: History of Mass Communication (I&S)
COM 440/POL S 461: Mass Media Law (I&S)
COM/AES/GWSS 389: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Media (I&S)
DANCE 100: Understanding Dance (VLPA)
DANCE 120: Dance and the American Experience (VLPA)
DRAMA 103: Theater Appreciation (VLPA)
ESRM 100: Introduction to Environmental Science (I&S/NW)
GEOG 102: World Regions (I&S)
GEOG/JSIS 123: Introduction to Globalization (I&S)
GEOG 200: Human Geography (I&S)
LING 200: Introduction to Linguistic Thought (I&S/VLPA/QSR)
MUSIC 120: Survey of Music (VLPA)
MUSIC 162: American Popular Song (VLPA)
MUSIC 331: History of Jazz (VLPA)
POL S 321: American Foreign Policy (I&S)
PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology (I&S)
PSYCH 202: Biopsychology (NW)
PSYCH 205: Behavior Disorders (I&S)
PSYCH 206: Human Development (I&S)
STAT 311: Elements of Statistical Methods (NW/QSR)

8. Community Literacy Program Winter 2013

Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298 and Education 401. Nearly 1000 UW students have participated in CLP since it began in 1992. The program
welcomes students at any stage of your educational career and from any major! . CLP students are often interested in careers in education, and CLP students have gone on to teach in
K-12 and higher education across the United States and in several countries. Many CLP students have also gone on to careers in public policy, law, social work, Anthropology, Medicine
and more. And some students choose CLP because of the small class size, individual conferences with the instructor, opportunity to advance career and major planning, or because of a
commitment to put what you’re learning on campus into meaningful action.

English 298A will be taught by CLP Director Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill. Students meet twice weekly on campus (MW 10:30-12:20) in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning
effective methods of working with Pre-K and elementary school students, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education (including early childhood education
and out-of-school literacy organizations) and using writing and p! resentation to inquire into, develop and communicate your thin! king about these issues. Students meet in conference
with the instructor to discuss drafts of essays. Writing projects focused on education-related careers and Teacher Education Program applications will be offered in partnership with
the UW Career Center and College of Education. English 298 may be used toward either the UW “C” (composition) or the “W” (additional writing) requirement.

In Education 401C students put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our partner programs, all located in the Lake
City neighborhood in north Seattle: Head Start Pre-K at Olympic Hills, Olympic Hills Elementary School and Jackson Park Youth Tutoring Program (an afterschool program located at
Seattle Housing Authority’s Jackson Park community). Education 401 may be used toward the field work requirement or as an elective in the Education, Learning and Society Minor, and
provides documentation of school-based experience for application to Teacher Education programs.

To register: contact Community Literacy Program director Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill for add codes.

Questions? Take a look at the attached flyer, check out the Community Literacy Program web site (faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp), or contact the instructor, Elizabeth
Simmons-O’Neill, at esoneill@uw.edu.

9.  Winter Quarter class: Are Do-Gooders Doing Good?: Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement (General Studies 348; SLN 14377)

Do you volunteer?  Are you committed to giving back?  Do you want to make a difference?

During Winter Quarter, we invite you to join in a critical reflection on what it means to “do good.” 

General Studies 348 will offer a hands-on opportunity to explore the concept of civic engagement.  Students will critically reflect on their own service experiences through the lens of several leadership theories, engage with principles of community work, and learn from the experiences of community leaders.  The course will draw heavily on students’ involvement in service and will weave these together with elements of other academic coursework and future academic/career goals.
The course has a required service-learning component (20-40 hours working in the community during the quarter).  Students are encouraged to utilize current service commitments toward this requirement, though individualized support will be offered to those looking for a service opportunity.  This is a three-credit course that is offered as credit/no credit. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:20PM in Mary Gates Hall. 

Those interested in the course should email engage@uw.edu with questions and/or to request an add code.  Space is limited.  Add codes will be distributed as requests are received. 

10. Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2013-2014 year

Housing & Food Services is currently accepting applications for Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2013-2014 year. Under the direct supervision of a professional staff, Resident Director, RAs are live-in student staff within the residential communities that are charged with creating and maintaining safe, vibrant and inclusive communities on campus. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. Applications are due by January 14, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.Please pass along this exciting opportunity to any students you work with. For more information about the position and to apply, please direct students to: https://www.hfs.washington.edu/ra/

11. Undergraduate Research Opportunity! - UW Alumni Study (apply by Nov. 28)

The UW Alumni/Student Conversation Study (UW ASCS) – 2 credits per quarter research experience Join us in a two-quarter qualitative research project that explores how the work/life experience of UW alumni relates to their undergraduate learning experience at the UW.  This project will take 10 undergraduate researchers through every step of a qualitative research design, including conducting interviews with alumni, analyzing responses, and sharing work with peers.    Benefits for Students: Undergraduate researchers will learn about and experience all aspects of a qualitative research project (which can  be included on resumes and lead to the possibility of a reference letter!), get a new perspective on their own undergraduate experience, and help the UW learn something about its long-term impact on students.  

Students will be working with Jon Peterson and Cathy Beyer from the UW’s Office of Educational Assessment and Jennifer Harris, Associate Director of the UW’s Undergraduate Research Program.    

Qualifications & Requirements:   No experience necessary; we will train you.  We are looking for students from any academic area who:
Are quick and thorough note-takers—either by hand or computer
Are interested in developing skills as an interview researcher
Are genuinely interested in the college experiences of others
Are available for weekly project team meetings— in winter quarter, Thursdays 3-5 p.m., in Mary Gates Hall WITH SNACKS (TBD spring quarter), as well as times arranged individually with project directors.
Commit to two quarters of research for a minimum of two General Studies 391 research credits each quarter. (Please note, two credits assumes an average of 6 hrs/week.)

To Apply: If interested, please send a brief email message to Jon and Cathy (jepeters@uw.edu; cbeyer@uw.edu) that includes the following information:
Who you are and where you are in your academic program
A brief (no more than one paragraph) description of a class assignment or other academic project you’ve worked on that has given you joy and why.
A brief (no more than one paragraph) description of why the UW ASCS interests you.
An attached resume
An attached unofficial transcript

***Application deadline: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 28***

Questions?  Contact Jon Peterson (jepeters@uw.edu; 206 616-1703) or Cathy Beyer (cbeyer@uw.edu;206 616-6901), UW Office of Educational Assessment.

12. DC Summer Internships – Dec. 5 Early Deadline

 
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
Summer 2013

*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC
*Early Deadline: December 5, 2012
*Scholarship Funding Available

Spend a summer in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that will help set you apart after college.  The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing in downtown Washington.

EXPERIENCE
We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

CONNECTIONS
Who you know does matter - especially when it comes to your future job search. Our programs are designed to allow students to make valuable professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. You can participate in a mentor program, and attend professional development seminars as well as roundtable discussions and networking receptions with program alumni.

LOCATION
Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths while enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as sports events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants through program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the monuments, a day trip to Mt. Vernon, canoeing on the Potomac River, and outing to the National Zoo.

COURSES FOR CREDIT
Earn up to 9 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s George Mason University. Mason was recently ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World Report. Each program has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience.

BACKSTAGE PASS
You will have a front row seat to a variety of exclusive briefings and uniquely D.C. events, allowing you to further explore your career field, make important professional connections and have fun while doing so.

You will have the chance to attend once in a lifetime tours and hear from leaders within such powerful institutions as the State Department, U.S. Congress, White House, World Bank and CIA.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 7, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the early deadline ofDecember 5, 2012 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a 5% tuition discount.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visitwww.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Fantin atadmissions@tfas.org or             202.986.0384      .

13. MANIC MOUTH CONGRESS & R.E.T.R.O. PRESENT: The 2012 QUALIFYING SLAM SERIES!

Watch poets compete for spots in the 2012 Grand Slam! These qualifiers are the first step in choosing YOUR poetry slam team. The team goes on to challenge other colleges at the national battlefield for college slam: the Collegiate Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI). Help choose which poets you want reppin’ the UW this year!

FRIDAY, NOV. 16
ETHNIC CULTURAL THEATRE (3940 BROOKLYN AVE)
ADMISSION: $5/STUDENTS | $7/GENERAL PUBLIC 
(but no one is turned away for lack of funds)

Accessibility: the ECT is wheelchair accessible.
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If you’re interested in competing and want more info, check it: manicmouth.tumblr.com/howtoslam

Save the date for our following qualifying slam at the ECT:
Saturday, Dec. 1st

14. Morris and Stewart Udall Scholarship 

The Morris and Stewart Udall Foundation expects to award 50 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. Please forward the following information about the Morris and Stewart Udall Scholarship on to all students who are interested in and/or making an impact in these issues. 

All candidates must be nominated by their college or university. The Foundation will not solicit or accept applications directly from candidates. The University of Washington has an campus application process to identify its nominees. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to three students in each category, for a total of six students per institution.  Attached is the UW Udall Application Procedures.

Questions about the scholarship can be directed to  the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards in person by visiting 171 Mary Gates Hall, or by email to mpitre@uw.edu.  

DEADLINES
Priority Campus Deadline:  Thursday, November 15, 2012 by 11:45 p.m.  This will provide selected applicants the maximum opportunity to develop strong competitive applications.
Final Campus Deadline:  Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 by 11:45 pm.
National Deadline: March 1, 2013

What is going on this week? Read on!

1. IE3 Global Internships Information Session

2. Scholarship search and application workshops for undergrads

3. UW Pipeline Environmental Alternative Spring Break 2013

4. Children’s Literature Program in León Spring 2013

5. Applications open for CulturalFest 2013: Global Performances + International Expo

6. Records Management seeking temp student employee

7. UW Geographer (and Honors Faculty!) Victoria Lawson to deliver Katz Lecture, Nov 7th

8. Munro Public Service Fellowship

Courses of Interest:

9. PHG 301 Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology

10. Navigating Career Options

11. HONORS 211C/ SLAV 210 —- Introduction to Bilingualism: Ways of Being 

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1. IE3 Global Internships Information Session

Thursday, November 8, from 5:30-6:30. MGH 206.

This event is for juniors and seniors in the Honors college interested in discovering more about IE3 Global Internships. Internships completed abroad add an entirely new intense cultural dimension to an international experience, and honors students are the prime candidates for such an experience. Interns through the IE3 program enter into the work force of their country, thus gaining an authentic cultural perspective on the country. It’s much more of an independent experience. At this event, I will give a brief summary of my experience on an individualized placement at a law firm in Dublin, Ireland, and then I will open the floor to any questions about the experience, the application process, gaining credits or financial aid, or any other questions the students might have! We will provide dinner to any students in attendance.

2. Scholarship search and application workshops for undergrads

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is offering a few more fall sessions on searching for scholarships, writing personal statements, writing CVs/resumes, and getting great recommendations. These sessions are for undergrad students in all fields who might be interested in learning more about searching and applying for scholarships of all kinds and/or working on graduate admission applications.

Freshman Scholarship 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships

Specifically designed for freshmen and sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.    

    Nov. 15, 2012, 3:30pm to 4:20pm, MGH 171

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/244, though drop-ins are also welcome!

Scholarship 201 for Continuing Students: The Search for Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

This workshop provides assistance to continuing undergraduate students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.
    Nov. 7, 2012, 2:30-3:20pm, MGH 171
    Nov. 29, 2012, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245, though drop-ins are also welcome.

CV Writing Workshops:

Nov. 16, 2012, 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 171
    Nov. 28, 2012, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171

Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities, and graduate school applications! A Curriculum Vitae (“CV” or “vitae”) is a comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing your professional qualifications and activities. A CV is similar to a resume, but an advantage to the CV format is the significant freedom to choose the headings and categories for your information and the strength reflected in their arrangement.

Bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, and a list of activities including: Honors, Awards & Prizes received no longer than 5 years ago, Academic and Research Activities, Community Service Involvement, Work History, and Activities outside of the Academic Environment. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards staff to develop and strengthen a draft of your CV!

Please RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237.

Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
    
    Nov. 13, 2012, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 171
    Nov. 29, 2012, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 171

The Personal Statement is an important part of an application package. Applying for scholarships, internships, and graduate/professional programs often requires a personal statement or application letter. This type of writing requires you to outline your strengths confidently and concisely, which can be challenging.

Personal Statement Workshops will provide students with essential information to develop an understanding of not only writing about their interests, eligibility and suitability for applications, but also to learn how their statements provide evidence of their achievements that aren’t reflected in other parts of an application.

Please RSVP to attend any of the sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236.

Getting Great Recommendation Letters Workshops:

    Nov. 5, 2012, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 171

This workshop will help you plan ahead for developing strong relationships with faculty and other mentors, asking for letters of recommendation, and preparing your recommenders to write you stellar letters. 

Please RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/289 though drop-ins are also welcome.

3. UW Pipeline Environmental Alternative Spring Break 2013

Interested in environmental education?
Thinking about what to do during Spring Break? 
Want to work with amazing young people across the state of Washington?

Apply for Pipeline Project’s 2013 Environmental Alternative Spring Break (EASB) program!

The Pipeline Project is sending two teams of five students to two Washington state schools (Quileute Tribal School, La Push & Brewster Elementary School, Brewster) during UW’s spring break from March 24th-March 29th to work on an environmental education project. UW students will facilitate environmental science lessons with elementary and middle school students and learn about the local ecology and environmental issues of the region. This project is a part of the larger Pipeline Alternative Spring Break Program that facilitates literacy/arts projects across the state of Washington.

Environmental ASB members will enroll in a 2-credit EDUC 401 preparation seminar during Winter quarter 2012 (Thursdays from 4:30-5:50 pm) to plan, design and practice an inquiry-based, hands-on environmental science curriculum to be taught during spring break.

Students will also explore issues of rural and tribal education in addition to the field of environmental education. In addition,
students will tutor in a local environmental education program or K-8 classroom during the winter quarter for 2 - 2.5 hours/week.

Interested? Apply now! Applications due 5 pm on 11/16/12. Please visit our website for application instructions and materials:

http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/asb/environmental-asb.html 

4. Children’s Literature Program in León Spring 2013 

The Division of Spanish and Portuguese is offering a brand-new study abroad program on Spanish Children’s Literature at the UW Center in León, Spain this coming Spring. The program is open to those with a Spanish language skill level of SPAN 203 or above.  In the course of this fifteen credit program students will study representative authors of Spanish children’s literature as well as take a look at this literature in elementary education (both in a first and second language acquisition context).  Students will have a chance to visit, observe and participate in instructional activities in elementary school classes in León. 

We will hold an information session on the program on Wednesday November 7th, from 12:00 to 1:00, in SAV 140.  If students have completed SPAN 301 before going abroad, all 15 credits will fulfill requirements toward the minor in Spanish. 

5. Applications open for CulturalFest 2013: Global Performances + International Expo

FIUTS CulturalFest is a day-long celebration of the diversity and vitality that international students bring to our region. CulturalFest features a full day of interactive cultural booths (February 14) and evening performances of global music and dance (February 15). Produced by the Student Board of the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS), CulturalFest provides an opportunity for hundreds of students and scholars from around the world to share art and culture from their home countries and a rare chance for the community to enjoy the unique talents of University of Washington international and domestic students and scholars.

Performance applications are now being accepted from UW students, staff and visiting scholars who wish to audition to be a part of this exciting event. The application deadline is November 14, 2012. Applicants should be available to audition in late-November. Selected individuals and groups will be invited to perform at Meany Hall on the evening of February 15th, 2013.

Booth applications for the International Culture Expo are also available for download from the FIUTS website. CulturalFest booths are developed and staffed by student volunteers from all over the world. The exposition will be open for public viewing in The HUB Ballrooms on February 14th, 2013.

For more information, including photos from last year’s CulturalFest, click here.

6. Records Management seeking temp student employee

The position is for a temporary Student Helper through January 7^th 2013.   It pays $9.25/hr. 

Requirements:

—  A valid Washington State Driver’s License

—  Able to lift 45lbs and stand for long periods of time

—  Able to work without constant supervision

—  An enrolled student at the University of Washington  

The job is physical.  Duties include:

—  Pick-up of boxes for storage from University Offices

—  Shelving of boxes at the University Records Center

—  Retrieval and refile of individual folder and box requests

7. UW Geographer (and Honors Faculty!) Victoria Lawson to deliver Katz Lecture

 
Victoria Lawson, a UW geography professor, will kick off the 2012-2013 Katz Distinguished Lectures in the Humanities series with a talk titled “A Crisis of Care and a Crisis of Borders: Towards Caring Citizenship” to take place in Kane Hall, room 110 at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7. 

This event is free and open to the public! 

Read more here: http://www.washington.edu/news/2012/10/30/uw-geographer-victoria-lawson-to-deliver-katz-lecture/ 

8. Munro Public Service Fellowship 

The Sterling and Gene Munro Public Service Fellowship encourages life-long commitment to public service by providing outstanding undergraduates with the opportunity to explore their potential for service and leadership in the community. This fellowship is administered by the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center.  Applications for the 2013 fellowship are now being accepted!

Munro Public Service Fellows are selected on the basis of a proposed public service initiative and their commitment to community engagement. Munro fellows will be selected during November/December 2012 and be awarded the fellowship during the Winter and Spring quarters of 2013.  (Award amounts range from $2000 to $4000, depending on the number of fellows selected.)

In addition to a monetary award, Munro Fellows are also supported through a two-quarter community-based leadership seminar and individualized advising about their community involvement by staff in the Carlson Center.  Munro Fellowship applicants must commit to meeting weekly during Winter and Spring 2013.

Deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Thursday, November 8, 2012.  Additional application details are copied below, and can be found online at http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/munrofellows.html

Application Instructions:
There is no application form for the Munro Fellowship.  A complete application packet will include:

• A cover sheet that includes applicant’s name, student number, and contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address).
• A brief essay (maximum 800 words) responding to these questions:
• What you have learned about public service and leadership through your involvement in your community?
• What project will you undertake as a Munro Fellow?  What difference will it make?  How is your project informed by what you have learned about leadership and public service?

A current University of Washington transcript (unofficial). A letter of support from a community partner or mentor who will work with you on the project, detailing what the project entails, the support you will receive from your mentor (or partner organization), and the impact the project will have in the community.

Email these application materials on or before November 8, 2012 to leader@uw.edu.  Questions can be addressed to Kathryn Pursch Cornforth at leader@uw.edu.  

All applicants will hear about the status of their application by December 14, 2012.

Courses:

9. PHG 301 Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology

SLN 18039

M W 3:30 - 4:50 
This course explores the identification of genetic and environmental factors associated with disease. Because it touches on ethical, societal, political, and legal dimensions it should be of interest to a broad range of students from the health sciences to social sciences and everyone in between.  

10. Navigating Career Options (General Studies 350D)

Curious how to link college to careers? Do you need to choose a major? Not sure what academic and career options are out there? About to graduate but not sure what to do next? Interested in finding ‘what is right for you’? Wondering what you can do and how to think in a challenging economy? Looking for support in figuring things out? Look no further.

Course Topics:  * Career Options/Exploration * Experiential Learning * Internships * Job and Internship Searching * Social Media * Networking * Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing * Strengths * Career fairs * Personal & Contextual Influences on decision making and option exploration * Informational interviewing

General Studies 350D, Navigating Career Options, is a 3 credit course and includes a lecture and quiz sections. Students register for the lecture and one quiz section. We are team-teaching this class. Guest speakers from throughout our campus and city will interact with students in both the lecture and sections. We will incorporate a variety of events and career programming into this course.  Students will participate in activities throughout the course that addresses different learning styles. There is no text book for this course. Assignments for this course involve written reflection pieces, informational interview write up, career and academic research assignments, career event write-up, resume and cover letter development.  Course materials will be provided.  No pre-requisites needed for this course. This course is open to all undergraduate UW students.   This is a 3 credit course, graded CR/NC. Credit will be awarded based on class attendance, participation, completion of assignments.  Questions about this course – please contact Patrick Chidsey [The Career Center]:206.616.5803; chidsey@uw.edu

Lecture (SLN: 14380), Tuesdays, 3:00-4:20, Johnson 102

(4) Sections offered at various times Wednesday & Thursday

11. HONORS 211C/ SLAV 210 —- Introduction to Bilingualism: Ways of Being 

Instructor: Kataryna Dziwirek MW 2:30-4:20; Honors SLN 14737

If you speak another language this class is for you!

If you have studied a foreign language this class is for you!

If you are an immigrant or a child of immigrants, struggling with your place between two cultures, this class is for you!

If you have ever wondered about how much our language shapes our sense of self… you guessed it, this class is for you!

It offers multiple perspectives on language and bilingualism. From personal to global, from the linguistic aspects of code-switching to cultural aspects of living in two languages. We study bilingualism as a societal phenomenon (diglossia and language choice, language policies, linguistic identity, language rights, linguistic minorities, etc.), examine how bilingual children acquire two languages, and consider the experiences of bilingual adults. Students do not need to speak a Slavic language. The bilingual experience of emotions and linguistic diversity in the Pacific Northwest are two important topics of the course.