Toastmasters' can help both students with their public speaking skills -
whether they are preparing to give a speech to their peers and instructors
for a grade or if they need help articulating questions to their instructors
in front of the class. All of these clubs have students as members. The
University of Washington Toastmasters club is an official student
organization.
Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public.
 
University of Washington Toastmasters Clubs SUMMER QUARTER OPEN HOUSES JUNE
19 - 21
 
Looking to improve your speaking skills?  Improve that next class
presentation?  Win that job interview?
 
Come and visit a campus Toastmasters Club!  Toastmasters is a world leader
in helping people improve their speech and impromptu communication skills. 
Our clubs focus on helping UW students, staff and faculty become experienced
and successful public speakers. Members become more confident in their
public speaking skills within 6 months, learn something new every meeting,
and have fun in a supportive environment!
 
There are three University area clubs to choose from:
 
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TOASTMASTERS
Tuesday, June 19
12:00pm ? 1:00pm
Electrical Engineering Bldg, Rm. 403
uwtmclub@gmail.com
 
PURPLE TOAST TOASTMASTERS
Wednesday, June 20
6;05pm ? 7:20pm
(located off-campus, in the Wallingford area) Seattle First Church of the
Nazarene ? 4401 2nd Ave NE purpleto@gmail.com
 
HUSKY TOASTMASTERS
Thursday, June 21
12:00pm ? 1:00pm
Schmitz Hall, Rm. 170
huskytoastmasters@gmail.com
 
 
Kyra Worrell
University of Washington
Student Fiscal Services
129 Schmitz hall
Box 355871 Seattle, WA 98195
phone 206.616.0305 fax 206.685.2942

From: Office of the Provost 
 
Dear Colleagues:
 
As shown by the news of the past year, abuse of children continues to be a
terrible societal problem that unfortunately extends to colleges and
universities. We all share a moral and ethical responsibility to do what we
can to help prevent this abuse. In addition, recent laws have broadened the
legal requirements for reporting child abuse to the proper authorities.
 
The 2012 Legislature enacted Senate Bill 5991, which requires all higher
education employees to report suspected child abuse or neglect.  As of June
7, "administrative, academic and athletic department" employees now have a
mandatory duty to report such information directly to law enforcement or the
Department of Social and Health Services. In being assigned this legal
responsibility, these employees join K-12 teachers and healthcare
professionals, who have long had this mandatory duty to report. All other
higher ed employees are required to report suspected abuse to designated
supervisors within 48 hours.
 
Over the summer, we will be working on formal policies to add details to the
UW's implementation of this new law and help define the various categories
of employees. In the meantime, it is important to know that if you become
aware of suspected child abuse you need to come forward and report it.  For
those employees with a mandatory duty to file direct reports, contact
information for police and DSHS is listed below.  For all other employees,
you should report any suspected abuse to your dean, chancellor, or
department head, pending adoption of more detailed policies.
 
Thank you for your attention to this.
 
Ana Mari Cauce
 
 
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse to Police or DSHS
 
The UW Police Department advises reports of suspected child abuse be filed
by contacting DSHS Child Protective Services, which offers several ways to
report abuse:
 
- Daytime - Find your local office number to report abuse or neglect in your
area.
- Nights & Weekends - call 1-800-562-5624 to report abuse during the evening
or on weekends.
- Hotline - call 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276), Washington State's
toll-free, 24 hour, 7 day-a-week hotline that will connect you directly to
the appropriate local office to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- TTY Callers - call 1-800-624-6186 to place a direct TTY call.
 
You can also report suspected abuse to the police by dialing 911.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
provost@u.washington.edu

2012 Seattle Public Schools Startalk 6 with Kids



Startalk is a program funded by the National Security Language Initiative
(NSLI) through the National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) at the University
of Maryland. Its goals are to increase the number of qualified teachers of
the critical languages, defined as Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi,
Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu, and to increase the numbers
of students studying these languages (www.startalk.umd.edu
[www.startalk.umd.edu]).



Seattle Public Schools has 10 slots available for fluent speakers of the
critical languages listed above to take the first 6 credits towards teacher
certification in the state of Washington through Pacific Lutheran University?s
alternate route program. Coursework will take place July 16-Aug. 3 at the
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, located at 2445 3rd Ave. S., Seattle, 98134. A 9 day teaching practicum in language camp (July 2-July
13) precedes the coursework. Stipends given for camp time. A five credit,
tuition based world language methods class is available spring quarter from
the UW. Tuition paid for FLAP participants.



Candidates must be fluent in one of the above languages, hold a bachelor?s
degree from an accredited university, and take the state required WEST B
tests of reading, writing and math. In addition, candidates must score
Advanced Low on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Written
Proficiency Test (WPT) for the language they wish to teach. 

For the OPI test:



See http://www.languagetesting.com/acad_to_apply.htm
[www.languagetesting.com] for application instructions.

 To register, you will download, print, fill, and mail (or fax) the
following three forms:



 *  OPI Proctor Agreement(http://www.languagetesting.com/download/OPI_PROCTOR_R>
    GREEMENT.pdf [www.languagetesting.com])
 *  WPT Proctor Agreement(http://www.languagetesting.com/download/WPT_PROCTOR_R>
    GREEMENT.pdf [www.languagetesting.com])
 *  ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Application form(http://www.language>
    OPI_Application_0606.doc [www.languagetesting.com])

For the WEST-B: http://www.west.nesinc.com/ [www.west.nesinc.com]



If your bachelor?s degree is from outside the US, you must have it evaluated
by an outside agency for equivalency. Below is listed a nearby evaluation
agency:



Foundation for International Services                   Diane C. Hurley
21540 30th Dr. SE, Suite 320                                Director of
Evaluations
Bothell, WA 98021
www.fis-web.com [www.fis-web.com]
(425) 487- 2245; fax (425) 487-1989

Interested candidates should send a resume to Betty Lau at
belau@seattleschools.org. An interview will be arranged. For more
information, contact Betty Lau at the above e-mail address.

Interested in being a Mentor for underclassmen?  We are seeking 40 committed
students!!!
 
The Mentor Power for Success Program is a dynamic autumn quarter partnership
between first-year students (prot g s) and continuing UW students (mentors), to
help prot g s make a successful transition to university life. Mentor students
use their knowledge of UW resources and services to guide prot g s as they
navigate the breathe of what the university has to offer.  (Learn more here:
http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/).
 
Help provide incoming OMA&D EOP students a successful transition to the
University of Washington! Get involved and help incoming students explore
campus wide resources and opportunities!
 
We are currently seeking Mentors! If you are:
 
          A continuing UW student of sophomore, junior, or senior status
 
          A caring and experienced UW student
 
          Familiar with UW academic services, campus resources, and/or college
life
 
          Interested in being a support system for Freshmen and Transfer
students as they transition to the UW
 
Apply to be a Mentor!
 
Applications are now open   apply today to become a mentor!
 

Calling all graduating seniors and alumni! 

Please join the UW Alumni Association and the UW Career Center for a series of professional development events this summer! Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, there is something for you. Attend one program—or all—and take a step towards finding a career you'll love.

 
Dependable Strengths Workshop for Alumni
Friday, June 22 & Monday, June 25

Career Launch Workshop
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

ResumeFest
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Career Panel & Networking Reception for Alumni
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 

Registration is required for each event – details on pricing, availability, event descriptions and more can be found at: http://www.washington.edu/alumni/careers/summercareer.html .

 

Space is limited, so register early!  We hope to see you this Summer.


Questions? Contact careerevents@uw.edu 

 
Emma O'Neill
Assistant Director
(206) 543-9109 direct
econeill@uw.e= du

The Career Center
University of Washington
main: (206) 543-0535
134 Mary Gates Hall * Box 352810 * Seattle, WA 98195

http://careers.washington.edu 

 

Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Member Service Description

Washington  Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide coalition of college and university presidents who have united to further the civic purposes of higher education by creating academic and co- curricular service opportunities for students to develop the skills and habits of citizenship; encouraging the engagement of faculty in community-based scholarship that addresses societal concerns; and fostering the development of collaborative partnerships among campuses, and with communities.

The WACC Retention  Project places AmeriCorps members at colleges and universities to implement exemplary mentoring initiatives. Using service-learning as a strategy, AmeriCorps Retention Project members recruit and train college student mentors to help reduce dropout rates of middle, high, and post-secondary students.

The University of Washington  Pipeline Project provides educational and service opportunities for University of Washington undergraduate students through tutoring and mentoring in local and regional schools and community organizations. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work with Pipeline staff to recruit, train and support student tutors/mentors and assist in overall program development and implementation.

TITLE: Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator

HOURS OF SERVICE:   9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M – F with some evening and weekend hours.

TERM OF SERVICE:  August 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. The primary function will be to assist in the implementation of a K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-
12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will receive training and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps Retention Project team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS: Specific duties include:
• Assist Pipeline staff in recruiting, training and supporting UW student volunteers to tutor and mentor in K-12 Seattle Public schools and community organizations.
• Identify and document K-12 tutoring opportunities with school and community organization partners via Pipeline’s online database management system.
• Lead weekly Pipeline Orientations for new Pipeline volunteers and provide ongoing guidance for
Pipeline tutors/mentors.
• Design and lead a service-learning seminar for returning UW Pipeline students to foster critical reflection and encourage an extended tutoring commitment.
•Service in a target Pipeline school for 5 hours per week.
• Conduct site visits and phone calls with Pipeline school partners to discuss successes and challenges with Pipeline tutors/mentors.
• Assist in planning and serve as Team Leader for Alternative Spring Break project where UW
students work in rural communities on a literacy arts project during spring break.
• Assist in some office administrative work including front desk staffing in the Center for Experiential
Learning and Diversity (2 hours/week).
• Assist with other Pipeline Project activities as they arise.
• Participate in other Retention Project AmeriCorps duties including, but not limited to, monthly cluster meetings, a civic engagement project, and regional AmeriCorps training opportunities.

REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS:
•  AA or BA/BS degree preferred
•  Interest and ability to work well with K-12 students and college students of diverse backgrounds.
•  Strong organization, problem-solving and written and oral communication skills.
•  Basic office computer skills, including word processing. Experience with spreadsheets/databases and desktop publishing preferred.
•  Program management (marketing, event planning, volunteer management) experience.
•  Strong initiative; self starter. Ability to creatively problem solve.
•  Curriculum and training development experience preferred.
•  Enthusiasm, flexibility, self-direction.

BENEFITS:
•  Living Stipend of $12,000 (distributed over 11 months)
•  Loan Forbearance and Interest Accrual Reimbursement on qualifying loans
•  Medical Insurance
•  Education Award of $5,350 upon successful completion of the program
•  Childcare assistance for qualifying members
•  Excellent experience in the service-learning field

TO APPLY:
Interested parties should submit a professional resume, cover letter, and the names and contact
information for three professional references as .doc or .pdf attachments to an online Dropbox by 5PM (Pacific) on Monday, June 4, 2012. The dropbox URL is:

https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/franlo/21933

For more information about the Pipeline Project and Washington State Campus Compact, visit:
http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline/ and http://www.wacampuscompact.org/

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/206.543.6452.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Francesca Lo 
franlo@u.washington.edu

Francesca LoPipeline ProjectCarlson Leadership & Public Service CenterUniversity of WashingtonBox 352803, Mary Gates Hall 171Seattle, WA 98195Phone: (206) 616-2302Fax:  (206) 616-4389http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline

NOT for COM credit.

Summer Internship Opportunities available with the Carlson Leadership &
Public Service Center!
 
The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center, a program in the Center for
Experiential Learning & Diversity at the University of Washington-Seattle
Campus, is seeking summer interns for the following positions -- available
for 100, 200, or 300 hour roles. Internships are unpaid, but will receive
professional supervision and support, in addition to assigned office space
and access to center resources. Hours and dates of service are flexible,
office open M-F 9am-5pm. Interns are encouraged to express their personal
interests in experiential learning to Carlson Center staff.  Our team is
eager to assist interns in their personal, academic, and professional
development.  We are open to discussing alternative internship roles. We are
also open to supporting interns during Autumn Quarter.
 
Apply by: Friday, June 15, 2012 by sending an email expressing your interest
with attached resume to David Hlebain (dhlebain@uw.edu).
 
 
Questions: Email dhlebain@uw.edu or call David Hlebain (Coordinator of
Community Partnerships, 206-616-2885) or Matt Wojciakowski (Community
Engagement Coordinator, 206-685-0604).
 
 
Service-Learning Program Assessment Intern
 
Assist with annual evaluation and program assessment of the University of
Washington Undergraduate Service-Learning program. 
 
Core responsibilities:
 
-          Work with the Community Partnership Coordinator to gain an
understanding of the Carlson Center?s current assessment processes and
future assessment goals.  
 
-          Aggregate data from autumn, winter, and spring quarters and
compile a comprehensive overview of the Carlson Center?s service-learning
program for the 2011-2012 academic year.
 
-          Compile data into an accessible annual report for Carlson Center
staff and stakeholders.
 
-          Use aggregated data to provide individualized reports to UW
faculty and community partners who have partnered with the Carlson Center?s
service-learning program during the 2011-2012 academic year.
 
-          Examine the Carlson Center?s method of categorizing and
organizing qualitative data from service-learning students, and make
suggestions for how this process could be improved.  With staff approval,
implement these suggestions.
 
-          Make suggestions regarding how the Carlson Center?s overall
assessment process can be improved.  If possible, implement these
suggestions.
 
-          Work with Community Partnership Coordinator to ensure that
documentation of assessment processes is clear to ensure long term
sustainability.
 
 
Preferred qualifications:
 
-        The ideal intern would have an interest and/or experience in
experiential learning, program assessment, and statistical analysis.  The
intern should have strong organization skills, befamiliar with Excel, and
have a basic working knowledge (or willingness to learn) SPSS. 
 
 
 
Internship-Academic Integration Research Intern
 
Research and develop a proposal for improving the General Studies 350:
Linking Internships & Academic Credit course model.
 
Core responsibilities:
 
-          -Perform best practice research with departments offering
internships across the UW campus and with institutions of a similar size and
scope as the University of Washington (including the UCLA ?Civic
Professionalism? model).
 
-          Research current GENST350 practices, including strengths,
weaknesses, and challenges identified by staff, students, and faculty.
 
-          Outline alternative internship models that could be implemented
at the University of Washington based on best practice research.
 
-          Partner with Carlson staff to convene a committee to present
findings and propose potential changes and improvements, along with the
anticipated needs and challenges associated with the proposed changes.
 
-          Work with Community Engagement Coordinator to develop clear
documentation of the proposed changes to ensure the possibility of future
implementation.
 
 
Preferred qualifications:
 
-        The ideal intern would have an interest and/or experience in
experiential learning, best practice research, and program development. The
intern should have strong communication and writing skills. 
 
 
 
Civic Fellowship Program Assessment Intern
 
Develop a model of assessment and evaluation for the Carlson, Ellis, and
Munro Public Service Fellowship programs, in addition to a strategy proposal
for maintaining alumni engagement.
 
Core responsibilities:
 
-          Work with the Community Engagement Coordinator to gain an
understanding of the Civic Fellowship program models.
 
-          Establish goals for measuring program outcomes and plan for how
collected data would be used.
 
-          Explore assessment and evaluation models that would fit the Civic
Fellowship models.
 
-          Create tracking and reporting systems to begin implementing in
the 12/13 academic year.
 
-          Investigate models for sustaining on-going alumni involvement.
 
-          Compile a proposal report to Carlson Center staff for
implementing an evaluation model for the Fellowship programs and methods for
pursuing Fellowship alumni engagement.
 
 
Preferred qualifications:
 
-        The ideal intern would have an interest and/or experience in
experiential learning, program assessment, and alumni engagement. The intern
should have some familiarity with program evaluation and assessment and
strong communication skills. 
 
 
 
-- 
David Hlebain
Coordinator of Community Partnerships
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
University of Washington
206/616.2885 
www.facebook.com/UWCarlsonCenter

for POL SC credit (NOT COM)


My name is Justin Reedy, and I'm a doctoral student in Communication,
working with Prof. Matt Barreto and doctoral student Marcela
Garcia-Castanon in Political Science on a research project on civic and
political engagement. We're studying engagement in the Latino community,
specifically immigrants from Mexico to the US. We are conducting a telephone
survey in the UW Political Science survey center in which we will be calling
people around the US. 
 
We are looking for research assistants/interviewers for the summer. These
positions are available for course credit OR paid work, and will primarily
require a commitment during the last three weeks of June. 
 
Project work description:
* Work as an interviewer in the survey center. This involves working for 4-5
hours in the afternoon and evening, using one of the computers in the survey
center to make calls to households around the US, and conduct a 15-20 minute
survey with the respondents. 
 
The paid positions are exclusively for people who speak Spanish, as we'll
mainly be calling Latino households and some folks will be more comfortable
taking the survey in Spanish. However, we can take on a few non-bilingual
interviewers for course credit, and this is a great opportunity to take part
in a real, live telephone survey! 
 
If interested, email Justin Reedy (jreedy@uw.edu) or Marcela Garcia-Castanon
(marcegc@uw.edu) to sign up for Directed Research Credits through the
Political Science department OR start the process for employment.
 
The survey center work can be really interesting and stimulating, as you
will be talking to a wide range of people about their experiences and
opinions, and they usually really like talking to our interviewers. There is
also a good amount of flexibility in when you would be working, and the work
will primarily occur in June, leaving you free for the rest of the summer. 
 
Alright, please drop me a line as soon as you can if you're interested.
Thanks!
 
-Justin and Marcela
jreedy@uw.edu
marcegc@uw.edu 

UW is pleased to host Ambassador Guerra-Mondragn, former Chilean Ambassador and current Fulbright Board Member, for a presentation and reception next Wednesday, May 30.

Former Chilean Ambassador and Fulbright Board Member Coming to the University 
of Washington
 
*Ambassador **Guerra-Mondrag?n's Visit: Wednesday, May 30*
 
12:30 -- 1:30 pm, *Presentation*, BAEEC Room 310 
 
The Ambassador will discuss the Fulbright program, his diplomatic career, and 
his current international consulting career dealing with doing business in 
Latin America. Open to UW and Seattle U faculty and students, Fulbright alums, 
and current visiting Fulbrighters. No RSVP Required.
 
1:30 -- 2:30 pm, *Reception*, BAEEC Douglas Forum 
 
Join us for coffee, cookies, and informal conversations with the Ambassador and 
others interested in the Fulbright program. No RSVP required.
 
*BIO*
 
Ambassador Gabriel Guerra-Mondrag?n was appointed by President Barack Obama in 
September 2011 to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. 
Ambassador Guerra-Mondrag?n presently heads an international consulting firm, 
based in New York, to advise U.S. companies that want to do business in Latin 
America and the Caribbean, and vice versa. In addition, Guerra and Associates 
advises foreign governments on which U.S. firms they should link with in order 
to advance mutual interests. Government clients include Mexico, Peru, the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Catalonia in Spain.
 
Previously, Ambassador Guerra-Mondrag?n was United States Ambassador to Chile 
from 1994 until 1998. He has enjoyed a varied career in diplomacy, business, 
politics and law.
 
Prior to his position, Ambassador Guerra-Mondrag?n was President of TKC 
International, Inc., an international government relations firm in Washington, 
D.C. His domestic and international clients included the governments of Aruba, 
Azerbaijan, Catalonia, Japan, Mexico, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and 
major international companies such as Bunge y Born and France Telecom.
 
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*It's the Washington Way.*
 
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Attention Upperclassmen (juniors & seniors): 
 
Gain Experience and Make a Difference 
 
The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a
service-learning seminar titled -EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher
Education- for Autumn Quarter 2012. This weekly seminar will introduce
junior and senior students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring, and
teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what they
learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and
sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and
academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity
for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their
knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become
independent learners.
 
 
 
-         Seminar begins 1st  week of Autumn Quarter,  September 24th, 2012
 
-         Seminar will meet on Mondays from 4-5:20 PM or from 5:30-6:50PM
 
-         Tutoring will take place on campus
 
-         Receive 2 credits for working with one student
 
-         Receive 3 credits for working with two students
 
-         A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after
completion of the seminar
 
 
 
 
 
For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at:
 
 
 
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 
 
 
Tutor-Mentor * 2-3 Credits * EDUC 401
 
Current syllabus available for review at:
 
 
 
http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutormentor.php
 
 

- graduate certificate program, Global Technology & Communication

Human Centered Design & Engineering is hosting an information session on our
certificate program focused on localization, called Global Technology &
Communication Management. If you are interested in international policies
and how markets impact the design of technology, then you are highly
encouraged to attend this session. 
 
This program is three quarters long, with one course each quarter, with
classes on: international user experience, localization management, and
international product management. We will have instructors and industry
experts to talk about the curriculum (which is credit bearing, graduate
coursework from HCDE).
 
The faculty is encouraging students from language programs, international
studies, and other related fields to attend and learn more about how to
apply your skills to the design of technology.
 
Our guest speakers are Carla DiFranco and Hiram Machado. Carla is a program
manager at Microsoft for Windows International and Hiram is the president
and co-founder of adaQuest, a program and project management-based
organization that helps companies localize software into new markets around
the world.
 
What: Info Session for Global Technology & Communication Management
When: Tuesday, May 29th at 6PM
Where:  Tentatively Sieg Hall, rom 420
 
If you think you can attend, please RSVP
here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/gbruno/168537. This will help us
ensure that we reserve the proper room size for the crowd! If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact me for more details.
 
Gian Bruno
Director of Student Services
423 Sieg Hall | HCDE
206.543.1798 | gbruno@uw.edu

Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Member Service Description

Washington  Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide coalition of college and university presidents who have united to further the civic purposes of higher education by creating academic and co- curricular service opportunities for students to develop the skills and habits of citizenship; encouraging the engagement of faculty in community-based scholarship that addresses societal concerns; and fostering the development of collaborative partnerships among campuses, and with communities.

The WACC Retention  Project places AmeriCorps members at colleges and universities to implement exemplary mentoring initiatives. Using service-learning as a strategy, AmeriCorps Retention Project members recruit and train college student mentors to help reduce dropout rates of middle, high, and post-secondary students.

The University of Washington  Pipeline Project provides educational and service opportunities for University of Washington undergraduate students through tutoring and mentoring in local and regional schools and community organizations. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work with Pipeline staff to recruit, train and support student tutors/mentors and assist in overall program development and implementation.

TITLE: Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator

HOURS OF SERVICE:   9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M – F with some evening and weekend hours.

TERM OF SERVICE:  August 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. The primary function will be to assist in the implementation of a K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-
12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will receive training and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps Retention Project team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS: Specific duties include:
• Assist Pipeline staff in recruiting, training and supporting UW student volunteers to tutor and mentor in K-12 Seattle Public schools and community organizations.
• Identify and document K-12 tutoring opportunities with school and community organization partners via Pipeline’s online database management system.
• Lead weekly Pipeline Orientations for new Pipeline volunteers and provide ongoing guidance for
Pipeline tutors/mentors.
• Design and lead a service-learning seminar for returning UW Pipeline students to foster critical reflection and encourage an extended tutoring commitment.
•Servce in a target Pipeline school for 5 hours per week.


• Conduct site visits and phone calls with Pipeline school partners to discuss successes and challenges with Pipeline tutors/mentors.
• Assist in planning and serve as Team Leader for Alternative Spring Break project where UW
students work in rural communities on a literacy arts project during spring break.
• Assist in some office administrative work including front desk staffing in the Center for Experiential
Learning and Diversity (2 hours/week).
• Assist with other Pipeline Project activities as they arise.
• Participate in other Retention Project AmeriCorps duties including, but not limited to, monthly cluster meetings, a civic engagement project, and regional AmeriCorps training opportunities.

REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS:
•  AA or BA/BS degree preferred
•  Interest and ability to work well with K-12 students and college students of diverse backgrounds.
•  Strong organization, problem-solving and written and oral communication skills.
•  Basic office computer skills, including word processing. Experience with spreadsheets/databases and desktop publishing preferred.
•  Program management (marketing, event planning, volunteer management) experience.
•  Strong initiative; self starter. Ability to creatively problem solve.
•  Curriculum and training development experience preferred.
•  Enthusiasm, flexibility, self-direction.

BENEFITS:
•  Living Stipend of $12,000 (distributed over 11 months)
•  Loan Forbearance and Interest Accrual Reimbursement on qualifying loans
•  Medical Insurance
•  Education Award of $5,350 upon successful completion of the program
•  Childcare assistance for qualifying members
•  Excellent experience in the service-learning field

TO APPLY:
Interested parties should submit a professional resume, cover letter, and the names and contact
information for three professional references as .doc or .pdf attachments to an online Dropbox by 5PM (Pacific) on Monday, June 4, 2012. The dropbox URL is:

https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/franlo/21933

For more information about the Pipeline Project and Washington State Campus Compact, visit:
http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline/ and http://www.wacampuscompact.org/

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/206.543.6452.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Francesca Lo
Pipeline Project
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
University of Washington
Box 352803, Mary Gates Hall 171
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 616-2302
Fax:  (206) 616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline
franlo@u.washington.edu

Are you interested in:
 
working with an international team of professionals?
 
being exposed to a variety of cultures in a business setting?
 
Bridging the digital divide in communities throughout the world?
 
 
 
If you also have a passion for language and foreign cultures and an interest
in technology, consider expanding your career opportunities this summer. UW
is offering a Certificate Program in Localization that UW undergraduates can
take as part of their normal credit load this summer.
 
 
 
Never heard of localization? You're not alone, many people haven?t. But
localization is a large and growing industry helping a business expand from
one country to the global market. This field offers new opportunities for
people with an interest in foreign cultures and in taking translation to a
whole new level. Consider what must happen to make a software package
available in another language  from understanding cultural norms to
geopolitical issues; from translating help files and user interfaces to
thinking about local date formats and allowing people to interact at every
level in their local language. Or consider trying to make a website like
Amazon.com or Expedia international by localizing the content for over 100
countries around the world  from issues of local currency to developing
offers and incentives that make sense for every culture. These are complex
projects and somebody has to manage and engineer them. This Certificate
program can be your gateway to applying your international and cultural
interests in a whole new way!
 
 
 
Come to an information session from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 30 in
Denny Hall, Room 308. Meet the instructors and program manager. Find out
whether this program is right for you this summer. You could use 9 elective
credits to explore localization and be that much further ahead in your plan
for using your degree after you graduate.
 
 
 
Find web information here: Summer Quarter Certificate Programs and
Localization: Language and Technology for the Global Market. NOTE: The
courses are taught in English and are open to students with one year in any
foreign language; there will not be a special emphasis on German, even
though the courses are sponsored by the Germanics Department.


Mary Larson | Program Management Director, Summer Quarter | UW EducationalOutreach |206.616-0619 Box 359485, Seattle, WA 98195-9485 | 4333 Brooklyn Ave, UW Tower, 19th Floormlarson@pce.uw.edu |  www.summer.washington.edu

mlarson@PCE.UW.EDU

Do you remember YOUR Dawg Daze?
 
Join a dynamic and energetic team welcoming new students to campus during
Dawg Daze! Dawg Daze Leaders are current University of Washington students
who have a passion for UW and want to build leadership experience and give
back to the University community through assisting new students with their
transition to campus.  Applications are now available at 
http://uwdawgdaze.com/leaders/
 
Desired Qualifications:
 
* Love for UW and being a Husky!
* Genuine interest in new students and their well-being
* Friendly
* Responsible
* Good time management skills
* Ability to initiate solutions to problems
 
Position Responsibilities and expectations:
Dawg Daze leaders must be willing to help in a variety of different ways
that includes, but is not limited to:
 
* 15 hours of your time, volunteering at over 250 events throughout the
week
* Assist with Dawg Daze Check-in
* Directing and greeting students
* Be approachable and help by giving directions
* Hosting informational booths
* Escorting new students to activities
* Facilitating a new student Peer Connections Meeting
* Decorating campus
* Cleaning up after events
* Set up stations, signs, posters, and balloons
* Lead fun and exciting ice breakers to get students pumped up!
 
 
What you can get out of this experience:
 
* Be involved with fun, creative, and exciting Dawg Daze events!
* Meet and inspire new students
* Hands on leadership experience
* Free food at certain events
* A cool Dawg Daze T-shirt to wear
* A free copy of the UW Student Planner
* Move into the Residence Halls Early
* Access to great entertainment and events
* The satisfaction of being a part of a team that makes UW a friendly
place!
 
Applications are due on May 25th
 
Apply online at: http://uwdawgdaze.com/leaders/
 
For more information contact: dawgdaze@uw.edu or 206-543-4905
 
-- 
Natalie Gempesaw-Pangan McKinnis
Program Manager, First Year Programs
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195
p:206-543-9502

Toastmasters' can help students with their public speaking skills -
whether they are preparing to give a speech to their peers and instructors
for a grade or if they need help articulating questions to their instructors
in front of the class. All of these clubs have students as members.
 
Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public. 
 
University of Washington Toastmasters Clubs SPRING QUARTER OPEN HOUSES MAY 15 - 17 
 
Looking to improve your speaking skills?  Improve that next class
presentation?  Win that job interview? 
 
Come and visit a campus Toastmasters Club!  Toastmasters is a world leader
in helping people improve their speech and impromptu communication skills. 
Our clubs focus on helping UW students, staff and faculty become experienced
and successful public speakers. Members become more confident in their
public speaking skills within 6 months, learn something new every meeting,
and have fun in a supportive environment!
 
 
There are three University area clubs to choose from:
  
 
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TOASTMASTERS
 
Tuesday, May 15 (TODAY)
 
12:00pm ? 1:00pm
 
Electrical Engineering Bldg, Rm. 403
 
uwtmclub@gmail.com
 
 
 
PURPLE TOAST TOASTMASTERS
 
Wednesday, May 16
 
6;05pm ? 7:20pm
 
(located off-campus, in the Wallingford area) Seattle First Church of the
Nazarene ? 4401 2nd Ave NE purpleto@gmail.com
 
 
 
HUSKY TOASTMASTERS
 
May 17
 
12:00pm ? 1:00pm
 
Schmitz Hall, Rm. 170
 
huskytoastmasters@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kyra Worrell
 
University of Washington
 
Student Fiscal Services
 
129 Schmitz hall
 
Box 355871 Seattle, WA 98195
 
phone 206.616.0305 fax 206.685.2942

The deadline for the McNair
Application is May 30, 2012 by 5:00pm
 
Printable PDF of McNair Applications are online:
 
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/McNair%20Application%202012-2013g.pdf 
 
You are invited to apply for the McNair Scholar Program.  The Ronald E.
McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through
involvement in research and scholarly activities.  For more information
please go to: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/description.htm 
 
In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following
eligibility criteria, set by the U.S. Department of Education. Because this
is a federally funded program, these are strict requirements. 
 
To be eligible, you:
 
* must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
* must be a low-income student who is also a first-generation college
student (for detailed descriptions, click on the links); or 
must be a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate
education (African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native,
Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)
* must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program at
the UW1
* must have completed 36 credits by the time of initial entry into the
program
* must have at least one year remaining before graduation (i.e., if you
are graduating within the year, you are not eligible for the program)
* must have a minimum cumulative GPA of: 2.8 (sophomores), 3.0 (juniors),
3.2 (seniors)
* must have STRONG desire to attain a Ph.D.
 
 
 
1Post-baccalaureate students and students who already have one bachelors
degree are not eligible for the program. 
2Students whose career goals include a medical (MD) or other professional
degree (JD, MBA, PharmD, etc.) are not eligible for the program.
 
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/eligible.htm
  
 
Gene Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Director, McNair & Early Identification Program, OMAD
 
Adjunct Faculty of Assessment and Statistics, College of Education
Box 352803
Mary Gates Hall 173 H
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
Phone: 206-685-3643
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/mcnairstaff.htm
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/

NOT for COM credit.


Comparative History of Ideas Summer Program 2012
 
CHID 498 A, B, C
 
Local/Global Internships in Seattle
 
 
 
The CHID 2012 Local/Global Internships in Seattle provides a unique
opportunity for selected undergraduates to earn full-time, academic credit
while exploring the connections between global ideas and local work. Over an
8-week period, students will both work in local organizations with a
transnational focus and participate in seminars, which will provide a space
for reflection on how to incorporate theory into practice.
 
 
 
This is an accessible option, which fulfills the Cultural and Historical
Engagements CHID major requirement under the Local/Global Engagements course
description. This 12-credit program enables students to have a transnational
experience without leaving Seattle. As they build relationships within our
local community, students are encouraged to be self-reflexive of their own
local position/situation/context while thinking critically about their work
experience and exploring the links between local and global systems. In
these internships, students will trace local and global intersections in
areas such as transnational identity politics, human rights, immigration,
indigenous issues, legal rights, and violence.
 
 
 
For more info and/or add codes, contact Cynthia at chid@uw.edu.
 
 
 
*********************************
 
Cynthia Anderson
 
Academic Counselor
 
Comparative History of Ideas Program
 
University of Washington
 
chid@u.washington.edu
 
206 543 2097 (tel) / 206 543 7400 (fax)
 
B102 Padelford Hall / Campus Box 354300
 
For advising appointments, visit: https://depts.washington.edu/chid/advising

Are you interested in immersing yourself in the beauty and strength of the of the Native Makah culture? Do you love working with elementary students? Do you want a deep, engaging and non-traditional experience in the Pacific Northwest?If so, please consider applying for the 2012-2013 "Telling our Stories" project that links a team of UW students with the 5th grade classroom at Neah Bay Elementary.

For more information and a link to the application due May 23rd go to:http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/neahbay-index.html 

Christine Stickler 
DirectorT he Pipeline ProjectCenter for Experiential Learning and Diversity
171 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195
castick@uw.edu
(Phone) 206-616-9564(Fax) 206-616-4389 
http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline 

Calling all undergraduates: Nominate your favorite professor for Mortar
Board's Excellence in Teaching Award!!
 
The UW Tolo Chapter of Mortar Board invites all undergraduates to nominate
an outstanding professor who has inspired you, and made exceptional
contributions towards the education of UW undergraduates.  Without great
teachers, there cannot be great scholarship, and it is in this spirit that
we wish to give undergraduate students the opportunity to say thank you and
acknowledge those professors who have made a difference in their education. 
T
 
his award is the only award on campus both nominated and awarded solely by
undergraduate students and is a prestigious honor for any faculty to
receive. 
 
Criteria for submitting nominations:
1.     Any lecturer, senior lecturer, adjunct professor, assistant
professor, associate professor, professor, or professor emeritus may be
nominated. Teaching assistants do not qualify for this award.
2.     Only undergraduate students (full or part-time) may nominate
professors for the award. Students should nominate only one professor.    
3. Nominations are due Sunday, May 13th by 11:59 PM, 2012.
 
All nominations for the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award must be received
before Monday May 14th 2012 by this Catalyst Poll:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/mortarbd/165032

Nominate your favorite teacher now! 
 
And of course, if you have questions, comments, or concerns please feel free
to contact the Teaching Award Chair, Michelle Drews at drewsm@uw.edu.  
 

Michelle Drews
Mortar Board Teaching Award Chair '12
drewsm@u.washington.edu

Writing for the Web - ENGL 382, AUT 12 - prereqs can be waived 

Learn web-writing skills.  Students can sign up for ENGL 382, Writing for the Web,without the ENGL 282 prerequisite with instructor permission.  Theinstructor is looking for some experience in building or maintainingwebsites, but this can be self-taught or practical knowledge. 

ENGL 382: Writing for the WebAUT 2012SLN 13609Tues/Thurs 2:30 - 4:20 in MGH 076 ADD CODE from Professor: George Dillon

Kimberly Swayze / English Advising
swayze@uw.edu

ENGL 382: Writing for the Web
AUT 2012
SLN 13609
Tues/Thurs 2:30 - 4:20 in MGH 076
SEEK ADD CODE from Professor:  George Dillon

Description:

Texts:  David Kadavy, Design  Hackers: Reverse Engineering Beauty, Wiley, 2011
Laura Franz, Typographic Web Design: How to think like a typographer in HTML and CSS. Wiley, 2011.

The course will focus on the design of web pages to achieve various “looks” as well as some of the newer HTML5 functionalities.  We will work on reading source and stylesheets of exemplary pages and will emulate and modify them.  We will introduce some basic Javascript, mostly via jquery modules, and will use the HTML 5 syntax to include visual and audio clips.

The course assumes some familiarity with HTML and the web. If you have ANY idea what the previous paragraph is talking about, you will be ok.  If not, the course will be a scramble to catch up. The prerequisite can be waived for the self-taught and for other compelling cases. (contact dillon@uw.edu).

This Friday (May 11), we'll be hosting PizzaNite: Hepatitis B in Asian Americans, featuring guest speakers Dr. Chia Wang, NicoleKim (APAMSA president, MS-2), and Eric Sid (MS-2). Come learnabout ongoing hepatitis B research, community outreach, and geta peek into the lives of physicians/medical students.Pizza/beverages will be provided! Join us for a fun andeducational night  + show your support for Team HBV!

RSVP - Team HBV - teamhbv@uw.edu

Wednesday May 9, 2012 is the BIG Day for Global Health Week!!! Please join
the UW Global Health Resource Center for the following two feature events: 
 
 
 
Career Resources Fair - Futures in Global Health Day 
 
Location: Mary Gates Common 
 
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm 
 
 
 
Seattle is THE hub for agencies that address global and local health issues.
Please join us for our annual Career Resources Fair, come get to know the
different organizations and what they look for from individuals interested
in their line of work. Over a dozen participating will be there! The
following will be in attendance: 
 
 
 
* PATH 
* Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 
* Seattle BioMed 
* Health Alliance International 
* Global Health Fellows Program II/Public Health Institute 
* Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) 
* Sea Mar Community Health Centers 
* Child Family Health International (CFHI) 
* Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS) 
* Water 1st International 
* Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation 
* VillageReach
* Consejo Counseling and Referral Services 
* Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) 
* Mama Maria Clinics 
* Peace Corps 
* American Red Cross 
* UW I-TECH 
* UW Engineers without Borders 
* The Career Center at the University of Washington 
* UW International Program and Exchanges 
* UW Global Health Resource Center 
 
 
 
Please join us later in the afternoon for another Global Health week feature
event
 
 
 
Career Panel - "Working Globally, Locally" 
 
Location: South Campus Center, Room 316 
 
Time: 4:00-5:30pm 
 
 
 
This panel will showcase Global Health issues that are prevalent here in
Seattle and how fieldwork can be achieved in our community. Focusing on
local immigrant and refugee organizations, this event will connect the
global to the local, highlighting the types of skills students need to get
involved in this line of work. 
 
 
 
Dr. King Holmes, Chair of the University of Washington Global Health
Department, will be moderating and a range of panelists with a diversity of
experiences will be leading the panel discussion: 
 
 
 
* Jaime Garcia - Executive Director of Consejo Counseling and Referral
Service 
* Christine Mattfeld - ELL Health Education Specialist, Seattle Public
Schools 
* Risho Sapano - Arabic Domestic Violence Victim's Advocate, Refugee
Women's Alliance (ReWa) 
* Adam Taylor - Project Manager, Global to Local Initiative, King County
Public Health
 
 
 
**Any questions? Please contact Annya Pintak, apintak@uw.edu 
 
** Please visit our website for additional
events! http://globalhealth.washington.edu/global-health-week-2012
 

Gain Experience and Make a Difference
  
The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a
service-learning seminar titled -EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher
Education- for Autumn Quarter 2012. This weekly seminar will introduce
junior and senior students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring, and
teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what they
learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and
sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and
academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity
for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their
knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become
independent learners. 
 
-         Seminar begins 1st  week of Autumn Quarter,  September 24th, 2012
 
-         Seminar will meet on Mondays from 4-5:20 PM or from 5:30-6:50PM
 
-         Tutoring will take place on campus
 
-         Receive 2 credits for working with one student
 
-         Receive 3 credits for working with two students
 
-         A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after
completion of the seminar 
 
For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at: 
 
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 
 
Tutor-Mentor * 2-3 Credits * EDUC 401
 
Current syllabus available for review at: 
 
http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutormentor.php

This event is open to all veterans at the UW and in the Puget Sound community.  
 
Networking Night for Veterans
April 25, 2012
4:00-7:30pm
Kane Hall, Room 210 (UW Seattle campus)
RSVP required: careerevents@uw.edu 
 
Thinking about your career?  
Come connect with employers like Starbucks, Amazon,   T-Mobile and more who are interested in your military experience.
 
A moderated panel will kick off the event and give you a chance to hear first-hand from employer representatives how to succeed  in a today’s job market, what ‘networking’ is all about,  and how to best translate your military experience into the civilian workplace.
 
Following the panel, enjoy a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face to employer representatives to ask your own questions,   get one-on-one advice and learn more about how their company supports veterans.
 
Employers confirmed to participate include:
Alaska Airlines
Amazon
Boeing
Comcast
Enterprise Rent A Car
Microsoft
Port of Seattle
Progressive Insurance
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle Fire Department
Starbucks
T-Mobile
UPS
UW Employment
World Vision
 
To RSVP for this event, please email careerevents@uw.edu by no later than Monday, April 23rd.
 
This event is co-sponsored by:
UW Career Center
UW Counseling Center, 
Husky United Military Veterans 
UW Veterans Center
UW Alumni Association
Veteran Corps
 
Dress to impress in business casual attire

Free Chlamydia Testing for Female UW Students
 
Chlamydia is the #1 sexually transmitted bacterial infection on university
campuses; 5-10% of college aged women have Chlamydia, and many don?t know it. 
Hall Health Center is trying to do something about this, by offering free
chlamydia testing for female students on the UW-Seattle campus during the
2012 Spring quarter. For more information about this program please visithttp://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/article-detail.php?ArticleID=600&Clini
cID=1
  
 
D.C. Dugdale, MD, FACP
Director, Hall Health Primary Care Center
Professor of Medicine
Box 354410
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-4410
Phone: 206.685.1083; fax 206.685.1853
 
For Hall Health patients with medical concerns, phone: 206.616.2860
For Hall Health patients appointments, phone: 206.616.2495
For diabetes care center patients, phone: 206.598.4882

 
On Tuesday, April 17, UW Bothell alumna and International Student Advisor
Mariah Ortiz will share opportunities to get involved with Amnesty
International, and in particular, the Amnesty International Council Meeting
in Summer 2013. 
 
 
 
Two information sessions will be held:
 
 
 
UW Seattle
 
12:30-1:20pm, Thomson 317
 
 
 
UW Bothell
 
4:30-5:30pm, UW1-280
 
 
 
Please encourage your students to attend!  Flyer attached. 
 
 
 
The Amnesty International Council Meeting (ICM) is one of the most important
meetings for Amnesty International (AI) worldwide.  This talk will cover
what the ICM is, topics discussed at the ICM last summer, the global work of
AI, and the intersection of global vs. local AI engagement.  Find out how to
volunteer at the event ? room and board covered for volunteers.
 
 
 
Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and
promoting human rights.
 
More info on AI at: http://www.amnestyusa.org/
 
 
 

2-credit class - Dream Project (EDUC 360) is still open

 
Along with the lecture on Monday afternoons, students choose a weekly visit time. The sections that still need mentors are:
 
Renton High School: Thursdays, 8:00-10:50 
Global High School: Thursdays, 8:30-10:20
AAA High School: Thursdays, 8:30-10:50
Odyssey High School: Thursdays, 7:30-10:20
 
For more information, students can email dreamproject@uw.edu or stop by Mary Gates Hall room 274. 
 

Nicole Guenther
UW Dream Project
dreamproject@uw.edu

Student Taxes for International Students:
DATE: 3/21/12, Wednesday
TIME: Session 1: 12pm - 1pm
 	Session 2: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LOCATION: Odegaard 220
 
International students may receive tax forms reporting the US source funds they receive. The information contained in these forms can be confusing. This session will focus on helping students understand the 1042S forms sent out by the UW Student Fiscal Services Office, and will also cover other international student tax-related issues. This class is appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students and is offered free of charge.

The class is co-sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars and Student Fiscal Services.

Kyra Worrell 
kyraw@uw.edu

Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award: Nominations and Applications Now Being Accepted (Deadline April 2nd) 

Named for one of Seattle's foremost civic leaders, the Edward E.
Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students (junior or senior undergraduates) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the 2012 Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on May 11, 2012.
 
      The application deadline for the 2012 Edward E. Carlson Student
Leadership Award is Monday, April 2nd at 5 pm Pacific Time (via email preferred).  

Details about eligibility and complete application instructions can be found on the Carlson Center's website:
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonleaders.html
 
   
Rachel Vaughn
University of Washington
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | exp.washington.edu
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center |
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/
Jumpstart | http://depts.washington.edu/jstart/

206.685.2705 or rvaughn@uw.edu 

First Year Programs is currently accepting submissions for the 2012 Student
Planner Cover. Have your art work displayed to over 7,000 first year
students! The student planner cover design contest ends on March 15th!
 
 
 
Please have submissions in by 5pm to First Year Programs, Mary Gates Hall
room 120.
 
 
 
Dimensions: 7'' width, 9'' height
 
Resolution: at least 144 pixels/inch
 
Color Mode: CMYK
 
Deliverables: one hardcopy, CD with original file and a .pdf version
 
(include your full name and email contact)
 
 
 
For more information and to see past winning designs, visit our website
 
http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=45
 

LeAnne Jones Wiles
Assistant Director, First Year Programs
University of Washington
120 MGH; Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195
P: 206.616.7260
F: 206.685.8299
ljwiles@uw.edu

Students - it's tax time again! Student Fiscal Services will be offering tax
classes over the next few months as we approach tax season. Our first
classes begin in February, just in time for FAFSA preparation!:
  
Date: February 23 (Thursday)
 
Session 1: 12pm - 1pm
 
Session 2: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
 
Location: Odegaard room 220
 
Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students:
 
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information
it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students
understand the 1098T tax form, the American Opportunity and Lifetime
Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation
to taxes. This class is offered free of charge and you do not need to
register to attend.

Marisa Martin 
ammartin@u.washington.edu

Call for Applications: Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities-Apply by March 16th

Dear Undergraduates in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences,
 
The Undergraduate Research Program has scheduled information sessions for
the 2012 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH) on:
 
?Thursday, March 1st: 12:00-1:00pm in MGH 171
?Wednesday, March 7th: 3:30-4:30pm in MGH 171
 
To register, go to: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/286
 
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2012 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities      (Application deadline:
March 16 @ 5pm)
 
This year's theme is Borderlands: Power, Place, and Difference. 
 
Students will explore a number of domains related to borderland concerns:
the borders of nation-states; borders of race, gender, sexuality, species,
and multiple forms of social difference; the borders of citizenship and law;
borders of popular culture; and the longstanding and subjugated borderlands
of Indigenous peoples throughout the globe. Through the development of
individual research projects, students will gain experience in
cross-disciplinary and collaborative research methods and practice.
 
2012 Teaching Team:
- Jos? Antonio Lucero, Associate Professor, Jackson School of International
Studies
- Carolyn Pinedo Turnovsky, Assistant Professor, American Ethnic Studies and
Law, Societies, and Justice
- Raj Chetty, PhD Candidate, English
- Sim?n Trujillo, PhD Candidate, English
 
Eligibility: UW (Bothell, Seattle, & Tacoma) undergraduates with curiosity
about borders of race, place, community and political formations, and
cultural practices from any arts, humanities, or social science majors are
encouraged to apply.
 
SIAH selects and supports 20 undergraduates to engage in intensive research
projects under the guidance of four interdisciplinary instructors.  Selected
students are named Mary Gates Scholars and receive a Mary Gates Research
Scholarship of $4000. Participants enroll in 12 academic credits for this
full-time research immersion experience.
 
For more information: exp.uw.edu/urp/sinst
 
Questions?: Contact the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu or stop
by to 171 MGH during our Winter Quarter Drop-In Advising Hours: Mondays,
12:30-2:30 and Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30, or by appointment.
_____________________________________________
Undergraduate Research Program 
 
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | Undergraduate Academic
Affairs
University of Washington Box 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/ facebook.com/undergradresearch
 
 .

Students - it's tax time again! Student Fiscal Services will be offering tax
classes over the next few months as we approach tax season. Our first
classes begin in February, just in time for FAFSA preparation!:
 
 
Date: February 23 (Thursday)
Session 1: 12pm - 1pm
Session 2: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Odegaard room 220
 
Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students:
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information
it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students
understand the 1098T tax form, the American Opportunity and Lifetime
Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation
to taxes. This class is offered free of charge and you do not need to
register to attend.
 
Kyra Worrell 
kyraw@uw.edu

Re: The World Language Program within the Secondary Master in Teaching

The four languages presently a part of the program are:  Spanish, French,
Chinese and Japanese.

The deadline for applying is October 5th 2012.  They'll find details along
with Application Forms and a Secondary MIT Checklist here:
http://education.washington.edu/areas/tep/secondary/index.html.
 
You may want to take the Written and Oral ACTFL now to determine your level.  In order to be certified in Washington you have to achieve Advanced Low in each test.  The tests are difficult and it can helpful to take the exam while you are currently in a foreign language environment at school.
 
Questions?  contact Michael Nielsen
 
Phillip Markeley

Michael Nielsen; 206 616-9610; Box 353600
 *  Certification Coordinator, College of Education
    206 Miller
mnielsen@u.washington.edu

ARE YOU A UW STUDENT INTERESTED IN:
 
* helping public school students succeed?
* getting real world experience to help you choose a major or a career path?
* completing classroom hours for the Education, Learning and Society Minor
   or for application to a Masters in Teaching program?
* improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and
   presentation skills?
* Are you looking for an opportunity (in the words of Paul Farmer) to "use
   what you learn to transform yourself and your community"?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy
Program may be just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP)
is an 8 credit program linking English 298A and Education 401C. In English
298 you'll meet on campus MW 10:30-12:20 in a writing-intensive seminar
focused on learning effective methods of working with public school students
in language arts, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for
public education, and using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate
your thinking about these issues.  English 298A is taught by CLP Director
Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill in collaboration with College of Education
Language Arts faculty member Karen Mikolasy.  In EDUC 401C you'll
put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on
a schedule you arrange) at one of our partner public schools in Seattle or
Shoreline: Olympic Hills Elementary, Aki Kurose Middle School or Shorecrest
High School.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program,
contact the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
(esoneill@u.washington.edu) for an Education 401C add code.  Once you are
registered in Education 401C, you will be able to register for the required
linked course, English 298A. English 298 can be used toward either the UW's
10-credit "W" requirement or the 5 credit "Composition" requirement.
 
QUESTIONS?  Additional information is available at the program web site:
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with
the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, esoneill@uw.edu, if you've got 
questions.

Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
esoneill@u.washington.edu

WHEN:  Tuesday, April 10, 2012TIME:  3:00 - 7:00WHERE: HecEd PavillionLooking for a career position, summer job or internship? Then don't miss the Spring Career Fair, presented by The Career Center. The year's largest career fair brings more than 100 employers to the Seattle campus to meet with students and alumni just like you.

The Spring Career Fair is open to all majors and class levels from all three UW campuses as well as alumni.

Registered employers will be looking to fill jobs and internships in a wide range of industries, including business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations

http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Spring-Career-Fair

The Queer Mentoring Program at the Q Center will pair UW students who
are discovering, exploring, questioning, or otherwise engaging with their
sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression with other
LGBTQ UW students, faculty or staff who have been there, can relate, and
have life experiences from which to draw upon to provide amazing mentoring.
The Queer Mentoring Program provides an affirming, exciting, and safe
environment in which one's experience with sexuality, gender identities and
expressions is celebrated and supported by educated and experienced mentors.

Mentors can talk with you about your joys, concerns, questions,
and challenges in your private and community life. Mentors are
knowledgeable about community resources, seek to make a contribution to the
LGBTQ communities, are accountable to their mentee and
the Mentoring Program, and are willing to make a significant time commitment
to their mentees.

Mentors are required to complete a brief (1 hour) training with the
mentoring program coordinator.

If you are interested in this program or have any questions, please contact
Jessica Warmbo at 360-434-4333, or at jessicawarmbo@gmail.com

If you would like to apply for the program as either a mentor or mentee,
please fill out the applications which are available on our website, and send them to Jessica Warmbo at jessicawarmbo@gmail.com or turn in a hard copy at the Q Center located on Schmitz Hall 450, Box 355838 Seattle, WA 98195.

www.qcenter.washington.edu

jen self, phd msw

director, Q Center

Campus Life

University of Washington

qcenter@u.washington.edu

www.qcenter.washington.edu

Future FIG/TrIG Leaders,
 
Apply to become a FIG/TrIG Leader! The Freshman Interest Group (FIG) &
Transfer Interest Group (TrIG) Program is looking for outstanding students
like you to be FIG/TrIG Leaders for autumn 2012.
 
To download an application and for more information refer to our website:
uwfigs.com or uwtrigs.com.
 
The program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle
undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed),
and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges
and opportunities presented to them as new students.
 
**Having been in a FIG/TrIG is not required.
 
As a FIG/TrIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the
University while developing transferable skills in public speaking,
discussion facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of
instructional leadership.  All of these skills will be utilized while
instructing a class of 15-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199.
 
Training will take place during spring quarter 2012. FIG/TrIG Leaders are
eligible to receive up to 6 credits (3 in spring and 3 in autumn) for their
commitments to the program, which includes both training for and teaching
the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter. 
 
Applications are available online. Please visit uwfigs.com or uwtrigs.com.
 
The application deadline is Tuesday, January 31st by 5:00pm here at
http://fyp.washington.edu/figs/befigleader.php.
 
For more information please attend one of our information sessions listed
below or email figs@uw.edu or trigs@uw.edu.
 
 
 
Application Workshops :
 
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 @ 12:30-1:20 pm in MGH 258
 
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 4:30-5:20 pm in MGH 258
 
Monday, January 23, 2012 @ 12:30-1:120 pm in MGH 258
 
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 4:30-5:20 pm in MGH 258
 
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 3:30-4:20 pm in MGH 258
 
The application information can be found at uwfigs.com
or uwtrigs.com.
 
 
--
LeAnne Jones Wiles
Assistant Director, First Year Programs
University of Washington
120 MGH; Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195
P: 206.616.7260
F: 206.685.8299
ljwiles@uw.edu

Pipeline Alternative Spring Break 2012
 
 Are you interested in working with a team of undergraduates to work with
young people on an exciting literacy/arts project in a rural or tribal
school?   Are you looking for a chance to ?go abroad? this Spring break and
not leave the state?  Then the 2012 Alternative Spring Break experience
might be just what you are looking for!   For more information and a link to
the online application, go to:
 
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/asb-index.html
 
Applications should be submitted by 5:00 PM on 1/13/2012.
Questions?  pipeline@uw.edu
 
-- 
Christine Stickler
Director
The Pipeline Project
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity
171 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195
castick@uw.edu
(Phone) 206-616-9564
(Fax) 206-616-4389
 
http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline

Join the University of Washington community and Do Something Great on January 16!
 
There is still time to serve alongside fellow University of Washington students, staff, faculty, and alumni honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision to forge common ground on which people from all walks of life could come together to address important community issues.
 
Sign-up now while service projects are still available:
 
     Visit the Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center -- exp.washington.edu/carlson/ -- for information about the University of Washington legacy of involvement and ways to engage during the King holiday and throughout the year, including links to opportunities offered by UW-Bothell and UW-Tacoma.
 
     The United Way of King County has coordinated more than 50 different service projects with local nonprofit organizations during the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Over 1,000 Seattle-area residents, including members of the University of Washington community, will volunteer on Monday, January 16, 2012. Projects range from beautifying community centers and social service agencies to restoring habitats and improving local parks. Visit http://www.uwkc.org/ways-to-volunteer/mlkday/ today to find a project and sign up.
 
Honor the Dream. Be Great. Volunteer.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact mlkjr@u.washington.edu

EXPLORING SEXUAL ORIENTATION GROUP
The purpose of this group is to provide a safe, supportive, and affirming environment where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings around sexual orientation.
Members can be individuals who are anywhere in the lifelong “coming-out” process, which includes: people who may be uncertain and are questioning their sexual orientation, people who may be coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer, and people who struggle with “being in the closet” at work or school, with friends, and with their families.

Start Date: January 20, 2012

Time: Fridays, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Understanding and deal-ing with feelings of physi-cal, emotional, spiritual, and sexual attraction
Dealing with isolation and fear
Coming out to family, friends, classmates and co-workers
Dealing with
vulnerability, guilt and shame

If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the group leader:
Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW
Phone: 206-543-5030
E-mail: ryliw@uw.edu

  Attention  Upper Classmen!
 
Gain  Experience and Make a Difference 
 
The University of  Washington Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning  seminar titled “EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher  Education” for Winter Quarter 2012. This weekly seminar  will introduce junior and senior students to a diverse range of  tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students will have an  opportunity to apply what they learn in class through tutoring and  mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are  transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the University  of Washington. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give  back to the University by sharing their knowledge and experience with  new students who are working to become independent  learners.
 
•          Seminar begins 2nd week of Winter  Quarter,  January 9, 2011 
•          Seminar will meet on Mondays from 3-4:20 PM (section  F) or from 5:30-6:50PM (section G)
•          Tutoring will take place on campus  
•          Receive 2 credits for working with one  student
•          Receive 3 credits for working with two  students
•          A letter of recommendation will be available upon  request after completion of the seminar
 
 
 
For more registration  information, please contact Anne Browning at: 
  
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 
Tutor-Mentor * 2-3 Credits * EDUC 401
Current syllabus available for review at: 
  
http://depts.washington.edu/a spuw/

Join acclaimed UW Professor George Behlmer for a fascinating 3-part series on "Revenge and Reconciliation in Modern Ireland."
 
Explore the origins of unrest on this small island, which has for so long been 
fractured by strife, and the prospects of lasting peace there.
 
January 17—Maimed at the Start? The "Inevitability" of Unrest in Modern Ireland
Ireland's modern revolutionary tradition once imagined Protestants and 
Catholics united in a common quest for Irish freedom. What happened to this progressive ideal? In the  opening lecture, we'll examine how the Irish freedom struggle evolved into an arena for 
sectarian strife. 
 
January 24—A Terrible Beauty: Physical Sacrifice and Irish Nationhood
19th- and 20th-century Ireland was probably awash in more "martyrs" than any other part of the Western world. Where did this confidence in the redemptive force of suffering  come from? Ancient Celtic legend, it is true, praised the efficacy of individual sacrifice, but the Irish glorification of suffering also had modern—and rarely acknowledged—roots. 
 
January 31—Peace Versus Forgiveness in Northern Ireland Today
Between 1969 and 1998, roughly 3,600 civilians perished in a vicious dispute 
over who rightfully "owns" the 1.5 million people of Northern Ireland. Everyone lost in this barbaric contest, but what really happens when the shooting stops in a place that has known only mayhem for a generation? What can the torturous path toward peace in Ireland tell us about our expectations for
healing in other fractured lands?
 
All lectures will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in Kane Hall 130 on the UW Seattle 
campus.
 
Get more information and register online. You may also register by calling the 
UW Alumni Association at 206-543-0540 or 800-289-2586.
 
Space is limited, so sign up today!
 
 UW Alumni Association
Box 359508, Seattle, Wash., 98195
206-543-0540, 1-800-AUW-ALUM or uwalumni@uw.edu
 

Applying to Summer Research Programs Workshop
 
Wednesday, November 30:  3:30-4:30  (OUGL 220)
Friday, January 6:  2:30-4  (MGH 171)
Thursday, January 12: 3:30-5  (OUGL 220)
 
Thinking of applying for summer research programs? Come learn how to
approach the application process, write the personal statement, ask faculty
for letters of recommendation, and get the most out of your summer research
experience.
To register, please visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/summerprograms.html
 
Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at
urp@uw.edu or come by during our Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays,
10:30-12:30 or Thursdays, 2-4 in MGH 171.
 
Best,
 
URP Staff
 
Undergraduate Research Program 
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | Undergraduate Academic
Affairs
University of Washington Box 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/ facebook.com/undergradresearch

urp@uw.edu

"Community-based Leadership (GENST 348)" Course Description:
Community-based Leadership is a three-credit course that will offer a
hands-on opportunity to explore what it means to be civically engaged.
Students will reflect on their service experiences through the lens of
several leadership theories, develop skills for working in community, and
learn from the experiences of community leaders. Students will think
critically about the issues facing society today and how to make these
issues personally meaningful. 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. Students will be
required to engage in 20-40 hours of service in the community throughout
Winter Quarter.
 
The course meets on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:20 pm.
 
To receive an add code, please fill out the following short online
questionnaire, which can be found at the following link:
 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/mattwojo/150711
 

Francesca Lo
Assistant Director, Pipeline Project
University of Washington
Box 352803, Mary Gates Hall 171
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 616-2302
Fax:  (206) 616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline

franlo@u.washington.edu

NOT for COM credit but it might be interesting.

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is offering a great new class for
winter 2012: FISH 497 A - Scientific Writing and Communication.  This is a W
course, and is open to all majors. 

FISH 497: Scientific Writing and Communication. (SLN 13851)
https://sdb.admin.washington.edu/timeschd/uwnetid/sln.asp?QTRYR=WIN+2012&SL
N=13851
This new W class in Scientific Writing and Communication is open to all
majors.
The class will be taught by Tom Quinn, please see below for more details:
 
 
FISH 497 A: Scientific Writing and Communication will provide students with
experience reading, writing, and presenting scientific papers. It is
designed for undergraduate students early in their careers, and will focus
on both the principles and mechanics of scientific communication.
 
Student learning goals
Read scientific papers in a critical and efficient manner.
 
Formulate and refine scientific hypotheses.
 
Write and edit scientific papers, including use of text, tables, figures,
and references.
 
Present scientific information verbally.
 
Understand ethical issues regarding scientific communication, including
acquisition of data, acknowledgement of assistance, and referencing of work
done by others.
 
General method of instruction
Class will involve extensive interactions between the instructor and
students, and among the students, including small writing assignments, oral
presentations, web searches, extensive use of computers, and peer editing.
 
Recommended preparation
Undergraduate standing and a desire to improve communication skills.
 
Class assignments and grading
Numerous small assignments including writing, editing, web searches, and
presentations. Participation and improvement will be emphasized because
students may differ in background, command of English, and other attributes
related to writing ability. A paper in scientific format and an oral
presentation will be major components of the grade.
 
Trina Sterry
Interim Student Services Coordinator
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
University of Washington, Box 355020
Fishery Sciences Building (FSH) room 116
Email: ssosafs@uw.edu
Ph: 206-543-7457
to schedule an appointment:
http://www.fish.washington.edu/undergraduates/program/contact.php

Dear Students, Faculty, & Staff,
 
What would you do if you thought a friend or colleague was involved in an
abusive relationship? What if someone in your workplace or classroom
regularly got his way using belligerence and intimidation? Or what if a
co-worker or fellow student became repeatedly frustrated, withdrawn, or
expressed desperation?
 
Navigating relationships can be challenging, especially when you become
concerned about someone's well-being or perhaps your own safety. We fear
saying something might make others feel uncomfortable or make them angry,
and reporting a problem might get them, or us, in trouble. No one gets in
trouble for calling and asking; in fact, many people get connected to the
resources they need that help us all maintain a safe personal, work, and
learning environment.
 
If you find yourself wondering if you should do something, it is worth a
call to SafeCampus. Calls are answered by staff specially trained to receive
such reports and to provide referrals to UW services.
 
The SafeCampus telephone numbers are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week:
Seattle: 206-685-SAFE (7233)
Bothell: 425-352-SAFE (7233)
Tacoma: 253-692-SAFE (7233)
 
You can learn more about SafeCampus online:
Seattle: www.uw.edu/safecampus
Bothell: www.uwb.edu/safecampus
Tacoma: www.tacoma.washington.edu/safecampus
 
Preventing violence is everyone's responsibility.
 
Dave Girts
Violence Prevention & Response Program Manager

Applications now available for CulturalFest 2012 Music and Dance
Performances! 
 
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 and evening performances of global
music and dance. 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 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 18, 2011. Applicants should be
available to audition in early December. Selected individuals and groups
will be invited to perform at Meany Hall on the evening of February 10th,
2012.

Brianna Mercker
Manager of Student Programs
FIUTS | Foundation for International Understanding Through Students
 
T: 206.685.1548 | F: 206.685.8338
brianna@fiuts.org | www.fiuts.org

 
The UW School of Art invites you  to BuyART, the annual sale of student and
alumni work
 
Wednesday, Nov 16 from 10am to 7pm
 
Thursday, Nov 17 from 10am to 4pm
 
In the School of Art Jacob Lawrence Gallery
 
132 Art Building
 
 
 
BuyART is sponsored by the Jacob Lawrence Gallery and the School of Art
Academic Advising Office.
 
All proceeds benefit the student artists and support programs offered the
Jacob Lawrence Gallery.
 
 
 
 
 
Judith Clark
 
Director Academic Advising
 
School of Art,Art History, Design
 
104 Art Building
 
University of Washington
 
Box 353440

CulturalFest Performance Night:
 
Applications now available for CulturalFest 2012 performance groups! 
 
 
CulturalFest is a true celebration of the world's diversity! Produced by the
Student Board of the Foundation for International Understanding Through
Students (FIUTS), CulturalFest showcases the talent and diversity of the
University of Washington through a series of evening music and dance
performances from around the world. UW students, staff and visiting scholars
are invited to audition to be a part of this exciting event. Selected
individuals and groups will be invited to perform at Meany Hall on the
evening of February 10th, 2012.
 
Performance applications are being accepted now until November 11, 2011.
Applicants must be available to audition mid to late November. For more
information, including photos and video of last year's CulturalFest, click
here.
 
Brianna Mercker
Manager of Student Programs
FIUTS | Foundation for International Understanding Through Students
 
T: 206.685.1548 | F: 206.685.8338
brianna@fiuts.org | www.fiuts.org
 

Honors Direct Exchange Information Session
(not restricted to Honors students-all welcome!)
 
Tuesday, November 1 @ 6pm, 211B Mary Gates Hall
 
Interested in studying abroad next year? Want to understand the difference
between faculty-led study abroad programs and direct exchange?
 
The Honors Program offers three direct exchange programs, and is holding two
information sessions this year for you to come and learn more about them.
 You'll learn all about the application process, deadlines, etc., and you'll
have an opportunity to meet students who have participated in these
programs. You do not need to be an Honors student to apply, but exchange
spots are competitive and few, so come and learn what makes a successful
candidate for these prestigious programs.
 
University College Utrecht, The Netherlands
University College Maastricht, The Netherlands
Universidad de San Andres, Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
If you are interested in attending an info session, or simply want to be
added to a mailing list to learn about updates as they happen, please rsvp
here:
 
RSVP-Honors Direct Exchange Info Session 
 
See you tomorrow!
 
wendy durant | uw honors program  administrator & international exchange
manager
211 mary gates hall | box 352800 | seattle | wa 98195  
206.616.0859 | fax 206.543.6489 | skype~ uwdurant
 

UW Student Exchange Night 
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 
5-7pm 
Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall
  
Join us for an evening of free food and fun that will bring together international exchange students currently studying at the UW and UW degree candidates with interests to study abroad for an international mix and mingle. The event is a wonderful opportunity for you to make new friends,
exchange stories, ask questions, share and learn about what it's like to live and study in another country.  
  
Whether you are a visiting international exchange student currently at UW, a UW degree student planning to apply for a UW exchange abroad, or simply curious about the exchange process and opportunities, this is the right event for you.  All UW undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend. For a list of UW student exchange opportunities, see our international exchange partners list.
  
Please RSVP prior to the event . Thank you!
  
Sponsored by UW Study Abroad.
 

Cameron Frisch 
Assistant Director 
International Programs & Exchanges 
University of Washington 
1410 NE Campus Parkway 
459 Schmitz Hall, Box 355815 
Seattle, WA.  98195-5815 


Tel:  001-206-221-4404
 
Fax: 001-206-685-3511
 
http://studyabroad.washington.edu
 

FREE Graduate Program Practice Tests [GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT]
 
Kaplan's Free Practice Test Event is back!  This quarter we?re making the
event more convenient than ever.  Students will have the opportunity to
attend our On Site event on November 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm at the Law School
on UW's campus.
 
Space is limited for the Practice Test so please sign up ahead of time.  To
register please visit:  http://bit.ly/q3oTAK 
 
This is a great opportunity for any student interested in pursuing graduate
school. 

UW Dream Project seeking writing tutors for Admissions Workshop Weekend 

The Dream Project is a student-initiated, student-led program that partners
UW students with first-generation and low-income students from local high
schools, as they navigate through the college
admissions process. Our mentors work with students at weekly high school
visits, while learning about issues of educational inequity and social
mobility. We currently have partnership with sixteen
high schools in the Greater Seattle area, and we are in need of writing
tutors for Dream Project's Admissions Workshop Weekend ? one of the most
important and life changing experiences for our
students.
 
On the weekend of November 19th and 20th, the Dream Project will be hosting
Admissions Workshop Weekend, where each student from our sixteen partner
schools and other local high school students are
invited to participate in information sessions from various Washington State
colleges and universities. Ideally, students will also have the opportunity
to work one on one with a mentor/tutor to
make sure they are on track with the college application process, gain
strong understanding of the college application and craft a quality
application/essay. From years past, many of our students
complete their entire college applications over the course of this weekend.
You will find that this is rewarding community experience when you witness
the accomplishment of these students in one
weekend. That is why we need your help!
 
A critical part of the application process and this event is writing their
personal statement. A good writing tutor can help a student produce a
powerful, thoughtful, and polished personal essay.
This year we are expecting over 1,000 high school seniors to attend the
workshop. We would love to have your support and enthusiasm in ensuring that
our students successfully apply to colleges of
their dreams.
 
We are looking for people who:
 
* are comfortable working with high school students,
* can help students formulate their ideas into a strong college application
essay,
* have solid writing skills, and
* have a general understanding of the college admissions process.
 
If you are not comfortable with volunteering as a writing tutor, please
consider being a general support volunteer for the event.
 
If you're interested in committing to this effort, please go to the
following link to register: www.dreamproject.washington.edu/workshop/help.
 
When you arrive, there will be a brief orientation and overview of what's
required in an admissions essay on the morning of both days. We will send
out an email later about the details of the
meeting.
 
Not only do you get the rewarding experience of helping students access
higher education, you will also get lunch!
 
If you have any questions, you may contact us at marcus08@uw.edu or
thompt2@uw.edu.
 
Sincerely,
 
Marcus Ramirez and Tayler Thompson
UW Dream Project
Admissions Workshop Weekend
Volunteer Coordinators

CulturalFest, UW's biggest international festival is coming in February 2012! Learn more about how you can be a part of it and represent your culture to the campus and community.
 
CulturalFest 2012  Kick-Off
When?
Monday October 24, 2011. Stop by anytime between 3:30 and 5:30pm
Where?
FIUTS office, Condon Hall 511C, University of Washington
Why?
CulturalFest is  a true celebration of the world's diversity! Produced by the Student Bo ard of the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIU TS), CulturalFest is an opportunity to present the many cultures of the University of Washington through music, dance, food, activities and more from over 35 countries!
We can place only 35 country booths at this year's CulturalFest.  Be sure to turn in your application early to secure a spot! Applications wi ll be available starting Monday October 24, 2011. Come to the CulturalFest 2012 Kickoff and be a part of UW's largest multicultural celebration! 
 
Alison Kilkenny
Manager of Education Programs 
FIUTS – Foundation for International Understanding Through Students 
(206) 543-1571 phone
(206) 685-8338 fax
www.fiuts.org   

alison@fiuts.org

1. Sara Schmidt, the West Coast Regional Director for Amnesty, will be here this Sunday (October 16th) to collaborate with student groups across WA.  The meeting is at 2:00 in Savery 130. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with Sara (she is wonderful) as well as other like-minded peers, so come if you can!

2. The campaigns we’re going to focus on this year are Security with Human Rights and Immigrant Rights. Our main objectives are to lobby for The Dream Act and prevent the continuation of use of Guantanamo Bay.  There will also be a movement against the death penalty in November. We know these topics are sensitive, so do not feel pressured to participate in something you don’t feel comfortable participating in.

3. Like us on facebook for updates! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Amnesty-International-UW/206627499350565

Margaret Babayan, AIUW Secretary

amnestylist@uw.edu

On Thurs., October 20, from 7 - 9 pm, the Burke is excited to be hosting the
first After Hours program of the year!  This event is FREE for UW students.

After Hours @ the Burke: Carnival Celebration!

Thurs., Oct. 20, 7 -9 pm

FREE with UW ID

$5 general public


Grab a friend and come celebrate our newest exhibit in true Carnival spirit!
Featuring live music, Carnival activities, and light refreshments. Festive
attire encouraged. 

 *  Grove to live music from the UW steel drum band
 *  Learn Carnival dances from the Caribbean
 *  Get creative and make a carnival mask
 *  Strike a pose in the photo booth
 *  Enjoy "King's Cake"
 *  And more!

FIG leaders, email hoffmank@uw.edu to RSVP to bring your group to After
Hours @ the Burke.


Invite your friends to come on Facebook!


Support for After Hours is provided by the UW College of Arts and Sciences,
UW College of the Environment, UW Undergraduate Academic Affairs, the Lucky
Seven Foundation, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


Karin Moughamer
Campus Outreach Coordinator
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
University of Washington, Box 353010
Seattle, WA 98195
Tel: 206-616-9621 | Fax: 206-616-1274
http://www.burkemuseum.org/uwcommunity

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
4:30-7:00 PM
UW Miller Hall 301

This event is ideal for students who are interested in learning more about:

 *  undergraduate programs in Early Childhood & Family Studies major or
   Education, Learning & Societies minor!
 *  teacher education in our Master in Teaching Program in elementary
   education and in secondary education!
 *  MEd and PhD programs in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction,
   Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, or Educational Psychology!
We look forward to seeing your students at this informative event!  Thank
you! 


Lisa Murakami
Office of Student Services/Advising & Outreach, College of Education
206 Miller Hall, University of Washington, Box 353600
Seattle, WA  98195-3600   phone: 206-616-6211   fax: 206-543-9569    
lmurakam@uw.edu

To schedule an appointment, please go to Appointments

Interested in undergrad or graduate programs at the UW's College of
Education?  Tell us more about yourself here:
https://www.education.washington.edu/inquire/aboutyourself

IMMIGRATION NIGHT
 
 
 
Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
 
 
 
Are you an international student?  If so, are you interested in learning
about current immigration laws, how to get company sponsorship, how to get a
green card and more?  Come to Immigration Night next Tuesday, October 11,
6:30 ? 8:00 pm and hear from the experts!  Guest speakers are:
 
 
 
            Cletus Weber and Elizabeth Peng, US Immigration Lawyers, PENG &
WEBER
 
            Chanya Allen, International Student Adviser, UW Office of
International Student Services
 
 
 
The meeting will be held in Boeing Auditorium/EXEC 110, Bank of America
Executive Education Center.
 
 
 
This event is cosponsored by the US Track of the Certificate of
International Studies in Business Program and the Global Business Center,
and is part of GLOBAL BIZ WEEK.
 
 
 
Questions?  Contact cisb@uw.edu or call 206-543-5985.
 
 
 
 
 
Andrea
 
.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .
Andrea R. Gomes | Assistant Director
Undergraduate Global Programs
 
Global Business Center/CIBER
Michael G. Foster School of Business
University of Washington
Lewis 313, Box 353200
Seattle, WA 98195
206.616.9565 tel | 206.685.4079 fax
skype: foster.go.abroad
facebook page
 
Building Global Business Expertise
 
 
 

Undergraduate Research Leader applications
 
DEADLINE: October 7
 
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and
experienced undergraduate researchers, scholars and artists from all
disciplines to be student leaders for the 2011-12 academic yr. Undergraduate
Research Leaders (URLs) will be pivotal in connecting undergraduates to URP.
The goal for URLs is to increase awareness and participation of undergrads
in research from a range of disciplines (e.g., humanities, social sciences,
natural sciences, etc). The URL time commitment will be 1-2 hours p/wk on
average and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
 
For more information and to download a copy of the application, visit:
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/students/URLs/apply.html
 
Thank you!
URP Staff
_____________________________________________
Undergraduate Research Program Center for Experiential Learning and
Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of WashingtonBox 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/ facebook.com/undergradresearch
 

Toastmasters' can help both students with their public speaking skills - whether they are preparing to give a speech to their peers and instructors for a grade or if they need help articulating questions to their instructors in front of the class. All of these clubs have students as members.
Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public.
 
University of Washington Toastmasters Clubs
FALL QUARTER OPEN HOUSES OCTOBER 4 - 6,2011
 
Looking to improve your speaking skills?  Improve that next class presentation?  Win that job interview?
 
Come and visit a campus Toastmasters Club!  Toastmasters is a world leader in helping people improve their speech and impromptu communication skills.  Our clubs focus on helping UW students, staff and faculty become experienced and successful public speakers. Members become more confident in their public speaking skills within 6 months, learn something new every meeting, and have fun in a supportive environment!
 
There are three University area clubs to choose from:
 
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TOASTMASTERS
Tuesday, October 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Electrical Engineering Bldg, Rm. 403
uwtmclub@gmail.com
 
PURPLE TOAST TOASTMASTERS
Wednesday, October 5
6;05pm - 7:20pm
(located off-campus, in the Wallingford area)
Seattle First Church of the Nazarene - 4401 2nd Ave NE
purpleto@gmail.com
 
HUSKY TOASTMASTERS
Thursday, October 6
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Schmitz Hall, Rm. 170
huskytoastmasters@gmail.com
 

Are you an international student?  If so, are you interested in learning
about current immigration laws, how to get company sponsorship, how to get a green card and more?  Come to Immigration Night next Tuesday, October 11,
6:30 ? 8:00 pm and hear from the experts!  Guest speakers are:
 
            Cletus Weber and Elizabeth Peng, US Immigration Lawyers, PENG &
WEBER
 
            Chanya Allen, International Student Adviser, UW Office of
International Student Services
 
 The meeting will be held in Boeing Auditorium/EXEC 110, Bank of America
Executive Education Center.
  
This event is cosponsored by the US Track of the Certificate of
International Studies in Business Program and the Global Business Center,
and is part of GLOBAL BIZ WEEK.
  
Questions?  Contact cisb@uw.edu or call 206-543-5985.
 
Deanna Fryhle 
ddf@uw.edu

Over the past year, Hall Health Center has undergone an extensive renovation, 
and now that the project has been completed, we would like to invite you to 
attend an event celebrating our ?newer and better? building.
 
Please make plans to join us on Friday, Oct. 14th at 1pm.  After a few brief 
speeches, you may tour the building, to see how we are now in a better position 
than ever to serve UW students, staff, faculty, and others in the community. 
Light refreshments will also be served.
 
Staff members from many of our Clinics and Departments will be on hand to 
discuss how our many services can be accessed.

Mark T. Shaw, M.S.
 
Director, Health Promotion Department
Hall Health Primary Care Center Room #187
 
Telephone: (206) 616-8476  Fax: (206) 685-1853
Mailing Address: University of Washington, Box 354410, Seattle, WA 98195
 
Email:	mshaw@u.washington.edu
Web Site:  http://hallhealth.washington.edu/healthpromotion

It is my pleasure to announce that Melvin L. Rogers will be delivering the 
  first lecture in this year's WISER Distinguished Lecturer Series. The title 
  of the lecture is ?The People, Rhetoric, and Affect: On the Political Force 
  of Du Bois?s THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK.? It will take place on Monday, October 
  10, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Forum Room (309) in Parrington Hall. An 
  abstract of the lecture is below.
  
  Professor Rogers is Assistant Professor of Politics at the University of 
  Virginia and the author of THE UNDISCOVERED DEWEY: RELIGION, MORALITY, AND 
  THE ETHOS OF DEMOCRACY (Columbia University Press, 2008). His articles on 
  democracy, republicanism, and pragmatism have appeared in CONTEMPORARY 
  POLITICAL THEORY, PHILOSOPHY & SOCIAL CRITICISM, and CONTEMPORARY PRAGMATISM. 
  He is currently working on a book entitled DEMOCRACY AND FAITH: GENDER, RACE, 
  AND THE POLITICS OF REDEMPTION IN AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT.

Mock trial is a competitive, academic activity that is open to undergraduate students of all majors.  We are looking for new members to join the club for
the upcoming year.

Are you interested in law school’  Acting’  Do you just like arguing with
friends, family, and strangers for no good reason’  Do you want to be part
of a club that travels and competes against schools from all around the
country’  Well then mock trial might be for you!  For those unfamiliar with
mock trial, it’s a competitive activity in which two teams present alternate
sides of a fictitious court case.  Students portray either attorneys or
witnesses and are graded on their performances by a panel of real-life
attorneys.  Mock trial is open to undergraduate students from all majors;
you do NOT need to even be thinking about law school to participate in mock
trial, or to have a blast doing so! 
 
Last year, in just our third year of existence, the UW Mock Trial Club had
both of our teams finish in the top seven (out of 20 teams) in our regional
tournament and qualify for the opening round of nationals in Chicago.  Many
of the members of both teams were first-time mock trial participants.  From
Chicago, we qualified one team to the final national tournament (a huge
accomplishment as only about 7% of teams that compete nationally make it
that far).  That team finished 12th and earned an honorable mention finish. 
 
 Throughout the season, we also traveled to participate in a number of
invitational tournaments and hosted our own tournament on campus, both of
which we will be doing again this year.  We are looking forward to building
on our success this year and we would love to have you come along for the
ride!
 
If you think mock trial might be for you or if you’d like to hear a little
more, then there are several opportunities to do so.  You can visit our
booth at Club Fair on September 28th and 29th.  We will also be holding TWO
informational meetings on Monday October 3rd and Tuesday October 4th, both
at 7 PM in Clark Hall.  Club tryouts will be held October 6th ‘ 8th.  If you
can’t make it to any of our information sessions but still want to know more
about the club or want to schedule a tryout, feel free to email us at
uwmocktrialclub@gmail.com.
  
We look forward to seeing you!
  
Russell Pharr 
2011-2012 President 
UW Mock Trial Club

pharrr@uw.edu

Jumpstart Seattle at UW is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Academic
Year!!!
 
Jumpstart is an early literacy program that connects college students as
tutors & mentors with 3-5 year old, low-income preschool children.  Read
stories, sing songs and play games that support young children's school
readiness skills.  Undergraduates work 8-12 hours a week on a team of UW
students in local Seattle preschools.
 
Benefits Include: Earn $10/ hour for work-study students, earn a $1,175
scholarship for serving 300 hours, earn academic credit, gain valuable
skills and experience, meet other UW students, and make a difference in the
life of a child!
 
For more information and to APPLY, visit our website at
http://depts.washington.edu/jstart
Questions?  Email jstart@u.washington.edu or call us at 206-543-5476.
 
-- 
Jumpstart
University of Washington
Mary Gates Hall 120, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
phone: 206.616.2964
email: jstart@uw.edu
www.jstart.org/uw
 
Jumpstart is working toward the day that every child in America enters 
school prepared to succeed.

The Women's Center of the University of Washington will be holding SAT
preparation, GRE, and Self Defence courses.

Depts.washington.edu/womenctr/


The Women's Center
University of Washington
Box 351380
Seattle, WA 98195
P: 206.685.1090
F: 206.685.4490
womens@u.washington.edu

Fall 2011
Ocean 506 A (SLN 17467) joint with Ocean 497 D (SLN 20720)
Writing about Science & Technology for General Audiences
(Different course numbers for graduate and undergraduate students)
 
Schedule: M W, 2:30-3:50
Location: OTB 205
Credits: 3
Qualifies for W credit
 
Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description:
 
This course is designed to introduce upper-division undergraduate and graduate 
students to science and technology news writing. We explore the science news 
publishing process and key issues involved in communicating about science and 
technology with general audiences. Students learn the structure of science news 
articles and press releases; they examine issues of balance and accuracy; and 
they study the interactions among technical sources, public information 
officers, reporters, and readers.
 
Using case studies taken from the print and broadcast media, we examine ways to 
treat some of the most difficult problems in communicating technical content to 
general readers, including issues in experimental design; correlation vs. 
causation; and evaluating risk.
 
Students have the opportunity to build their writing portfolios through 
assignments that treat the news brief, news article, and press release. 
Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as 
well as the practical experience needed for a  position as a science reporter, 
writer, or editor for a major publication;
as a freelance writer; as a communication officer, writer, or editor for a 
high-technology organization; or as a scientist or engineer who is prepared to 
interact with members of the media and general public.
 
Add code required--email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826
_______________________________________________

Call for Applications: Undergraduate Research Leaders
 
Due Friday, October 7th, 2011
 
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and
experienced undergraduate researchers, scholars, and artists from all
disciplines to be student leaders for the 2011-12 academic year.
Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) will be pivotal in connecting
undergraduates to URP. The goal for URLs is to increase awareness and
participation of undergrads in research from a range of disciplines (e.g.,
humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc). The URL time commitment
will be 1-2 hours per week on average and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
 
More information and a copy of the application can be found here:
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/downloads/URLApplication_Aut11.doc
 
Best,
URP Staff
_____________________________________________
Undergraduate Research Program Center for Experiential Learning and
Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of WashingtonBox 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/ facebook.com/undergradresearch
 
 

Call for Applications: Undergraduate Research Leaders
 
Due Friday, October 7th, 2011
 
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and
experienced undergraduate researchers, scholars, and artists from all
disciplines to be student leaders for the 2011-12 academic year.
Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) will be pivotal in connecting
undergraduates to URP. The goal for URLs is to increase awareness and
participation of undergrads in research from a range of disciplines (e.g.,
humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc). The URL time commitment
will be 1-2 hours per week on average and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
 
More information and a copy of the application can be found here:
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/downloads/URLApplication_Aut11.doc
 
Best,
URP Staff
_____________________________________________
Undergraduate Research Program Center for Experiential Learning and
Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of WashingtonBox 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/ facebook.com/undergradresearch
 
 

Research Exposed! Approaches to Inquiry (General Studies 391 D)
Wednesday, 12:30 ? 1:20 pm, Odegaard Undergraduate Library, room 220
 
Space available for Autumn Quarter 2011. Sign up using SLN: 14430
 
Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391 D) offers an opportunity to learn about
current, exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines. Each week a
different UW faculty member will speak on issues such as ethics and the
culture of research. Students attend weekly, 50-minute class sessions and
have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions following each
presentation. This course may be repeated for credit (3 quarters max).
Speakers and topics will vary each quarter.

Undergraduate Research Program Center for Experiential Learning and
Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of WashingtonBox 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall
PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/ facebook.com/undergradresearch

urp@uw.edu

The English Department Poetry in Friday Harbor Program is still accepting 
applications, but the deadline is fast approaching. Interested students should 
apply on or before this Thursday, June 30, 2011.
 
This is a great opportunity to study poetry in a beautiful setting. Students 
earn 5 credits of ENGL 283, 383, 483, or 493 in Autumn Quarter, depending on previous coursework completed.
 
All majors are welcome: no experience is presumed; a wide range of experience is anticipated.
 
The program is two weeks in September: 9/9-9/24.
 
For more information, please visit:
 
http://depts.washington.edu/engl/cw/poetryfh11.php
 
Feel free to contact the program faculty with questions:
 
Jason Whitmarsh: jwhitmarsh@gmail.com
Richard Kenney: rk@uw.edu

 Toastmasters' can help both students and staff with their public speaking skills. Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public.
 
University of Washington Toastmasters Clubs
Summer Quarter OPEN HOUSES!
 
Looking to improve your speaking skills?  Improve that next conference or course presentation?  Win that job interview?
 
Come and visit a campus Toastmasters Club!  Toastmasters is a world leader in helping people improve their speech and impromptu communication skills.  Our clubs focus on helping grad students, staff and faculty become experienced and successful public speakers. Members become more confident in their public speaking skills within 6 months, learn something new every meeting, and have fun in a supportive environment!
 
There are three University area clubs to choose from:
 
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TOASTMASTERS
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Electrical Engineering Bldg, Rm. 303
uwtmclub@gmail.com
 
HUSKY TOASTMASTERS
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Schmitz Hall, Rm. 170
huskytoastmasters@gmail.com
 
PURPLE TOAST TOASTMASTERS
Weds., June 29th, 2011
6;05pm - 7:20pm
(located off-campus, in the Wallingford area)
Seattle First Church of the Nazarene - 4401 2nd Ave NE
purpleto@gmail.com

Informatics planning session, tomorrow, Friday, June 10th at 2:30pm in Mary
Gates Hall, Rm 420. 
 
Our academic adviser, Dowell Eugenio, and the admissions counselor (me) will be present to talk about the program, how to apply, and to answer your questions. 
 
If you have not done so already, start your application here,
http://ischool.uw.edu/informatics/prospective/apply 
 
The application deadline is next Wednesday, June 15th, so don’t delay. 
 
If you aren’t able to attend the session tomorrow, feel free to contact me directly with questions. 
 

Kari Brothers 
Admissions counselor 
University of Washington Information School 
206.543.3172 
 
Interested in applying to an iSchool program? Join the UW iSchool prospective student email list,
http://tinyurl.com/iSchoolemaillist
 
 

The Homestay program is now recruiting hosts to host new international students for one week homestays this August and September! If you are interested in learning more, please read the information below or visit our website:
http://www.fiuts.org/homestay/hosts.html .
 
Learn about the country before you Travel or Study Abroad!
 
 
Hello Washingtonians! 
               For all you travel junkies or study abroad addicts out there,
 
before you plan your next trip to another country, get the chance to learn
more about the culture and people first! FIUTS offers an excellent
Homestay program for community members like you to host international
 
University of Washington students in August and September. This is a
chance to meet new people, learn about their culture, and build global
relationships.  You can contact Homestay and Community Relations
 
Coordinator Alison Kilkenny at (206) 616-7025, Alison@fiuts.org and
www.fiuts.org. Help give a warm welcome to fellow international UW
students like you!
 
        FIUTS Homestay Program helps international students from all over
the world transition to the US before they start class and move into
permanent housing. Community members volunteer to host an international
 
student for 3-10 days. FIUTS Homestay Program matches you with a student
based on compatibility and interest. Students come from various academic
fields, and pursue their studies at the undergraduate, graduate, and
 
post-doctoral levels from over 40 different countries. FIUTS hosts can be
families, individuals, or couples who are interested in sharing their
culture and meeting new friends from around the world. Hosts must be
 
within an hour commute of UW and have space to host a guest?
        Throughout this short Homestay, hosts and students have an
opportunity to exchange cultures and lifestyles that foster a better
 
understanding of each other and build a long lasting bonds throughout
their lives. Students are grateful to have the chance to meet and live
with local American! Many of the hosts and students still keep in touch
 
after the program is over. Sometimes, hosts visit their students in their
home country!
Take advantage of this great opportunity to welcome international
visitors!
To learn more about becoming a FIUTS host, or for host interviews, contact
 
Homestay and Community Relations Coordinator Alison Kilkenny at (206)
616-7025, Alison@fiuts.org  and www.fiuts.org
 
   #             #             #
 
About FIUTS
The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)
 
was founded at the University of Washington in 1948. FIUTS programs create
a community of people, both on and off campus, who are committed to
international understanding and cross-cultural friendship. A 501(c) 3
 
non-profit organization, FIUTS connects international students with the
greater Puget Sound community through homestay, community service, and
education outreach programs. FIUTS? mission is to inspire lifelong
engagement in experiences that build global understanding.


Glacia Lee
glaciale@uw.edu
 
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Communication BA
Public Health BS
 
PR intern for FIUTS Homestay Program
University of Washington
Condon Hall 511C, Box 352233
Seattle, WA 98195-2233
USA

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring both 
undergraduate and graduate UW students for paid part-time and substitute 
tutoring positions for the 2011-2012 academic year.  We seek those enrolled for 
2011-2012, from all fields, who are interested in mentoring their UW peers 
one-to-one.  OWRC tutors work alongside writers of all experience levels, from 
all disciplines, on all kinds of research and writing projects (academic, 
technical, professional, personal) with the intention of helping those writers 
understand what's being asked of them, plan and draft their writing, and make 
revisions in keeping with the expectations of their readers.  Tutors cannot and 
should not be "experts" in the tremendous variety of work writers bring to the 
OWRC; instead, they interact with writers as engaged readers and co-learners to 
help them develop better strategies and gain greater confidence and autonomy 
over time.
 
Tutors may work between 0.75 and 12 hours per week (depending on terms of 
employment) and may earn between $10.00 and $15.00 per hour (depending on 
academic status, with graduate tutors and returning tutors paid at higher 
rates).  Employment begins in August 2011 for Early Fall Start.
 
For details on how to apply, visit the OWRC's hiring page 
https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Hiring2011.html
 
We will be accepting applications until 10:00am Friday June 10, 2011. 
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials early, as interviews are ongoing.
 
[Please read on for a more detailed narrative job description]
 
Mostly what we do is talk.
 
A good tutor knows how to ask the right questions to get writers talking  ? 
about their projects, about their ideas, about their classes, about what 
they?re trying to accomplish, about their own past experiences.  In our perfect 
world, all the writers we work with become more confident, more independent, 
more comfortable with but also more sophisticated about their own writing and 
learning.
 
We joke that we?re trying to work ourselves out of a job.
 
We never know what the next one-to-one session will bring.  A returning student 
drafting the methods section of his Master?s thesis in Nursing.  A new freshman 
from small-town Washington working on her first English composition paper.  A 
native speaker of Mandarin putting the finishing touches on a dissertation 
chapter on nanotechnology.  A first-generation college student trying to 
reorganize his really unwieldy chem lab report.  A senior finance major 
brainstorming ideas for his upcoming business competition speech.  A mechanical 
engineer revising a how-to guide for her robotics team.  Lots of it is new to 
us.  It gets more comfortable with training, with experience.  We learn to 
trust in the expertise of the writer.  But trying to pretend like we have all 
the answers for all the wildly disparate writing projects people bring to us? 
that way lies madness.
 
So, we talk.  It can be so simple, really.  Most writers just need someone to 
read their work and be honest with them.  And we listen.  Really listen.  A 
tutor who isn?t genuinely interested in all the crazy things people are working 
on around here doesn?t last long.  We offer ideas ? strategize and 
troubleshoot, discuss the work they?ve done and what they still might do, 
brainstorm ideas for what questions to ask faculty members, model a new skill, 
provide our responses as readers to what they?ve written so far, help make 
sense of other feedback they?ve gotten.
 
It means we have to be pretty flexible, always customizing our tutoring to the 
needs of the writer we?re working with at that moment, always figuring out new 
types of writing.  It means we have to be relaxed and approachable, patient, so 
the writer feels like she can really say what?s on her mind.  It means we have 
to have a kind of quiet confidence in our own thinking, research, and drafting 
practices so that we know what to share that might help the writer out.  But we 
also have cultivate the ability to learn from all the writers we work with so 
that we can round out our own creative problem-solving skills.
 
OWRC staff members have all sorts of synonyms for ?tutor?: mediator, therapist, 
translator, buffer zone, navigator, advocate, strategist, mentor, co-learner. 
We prize in each other a wide knowledge base, top-notch communication skills, 
critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, intellectual curiosity, and shared 
commitment to supporting the writers who seek us out.
 
We encourage you to apply!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jennifer Halpin
Director
The Odegaard Writing & Research Center
http://depts.washington.edu/owrc
 

Last chance to be a Dawg Daze Leader! Application closes Friday! 

Join a dynamic and energetic team welcoming new students to campus during
Dawg Daze! Dawg Daze Leaders are current University of Washington students who have a passion for UW and want to build leadership experience and give back to the University community through assisting new students with their transition to campus. 
 
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 3rd at 5:00 pm ? go to
www.dawgdazeleaders.com to apply!
 
Desired Qualifications:
 
  *  Love for UW and being a Husky!
  *  Genuine interest in new students and their well-being
  *  Friendly
  *  Responsible
  *  Good time management skills
  *  Ability to initiate solutions to problems
 
Position Responsibilities and expectations:
Dawg Daze leaders must be willing to help in a variety of different ways
that includes, but is not limited to:
 
  *  15 hours of your time, volunteering at over 200 events throughout the
     week
  *  Assist with Dawg Daze Check-in
  *  Directing and greeting students
  *  Be approachable and help by giving directions
  *  Hosting informational booths
  *  Escorting new students to activities
  *  Facilitating a new student Peer Connections Meeting
  *  Decorating campus
  *  Cleaning up after events
  *  Set up stations, signs, posters, and balloons
  *  Lead fun and exciting ice breakers to get students pumped up!
 
What you can get out of this experience:
 
  *  Be involved with fun, creative, and exciting Dawg Daze events!
  *  Meet and inspire new students
  *  Hands on leadership experience
  *  Free food at certain events
  *  A cool Dawg Daze T-shirt to wear
  *  A free copy of the UW Student Planner
  *  Move into the Residence Halls Early
  *  Access to great entertainment and events
  *  The satisfaction of being a part of a team that makes UW a friendly
     place!
 
Training:
MANDATORY training for all Dawg Daze Leaders (new and returning) will be on Monday, September 19, 2011, 11am-3pm. If you are interested in being a Dawg Daze Leader, but cannot make it to the training, please contact David Bahr, Dawg Daze Volunteer Coordinator, dawgdaze@uw.edu
 
Make Dawg Daze 2011 a huge success!  Still have more questions about being a Dawg Daze Leader? Visit the Dawg Daze Volunteer FAQ for more information.
 

Last chance to prepStarting August 1, the current version of the GRE will be permanently
replaced with a substantially revised version. Students who need
scores before November need to take the current version of the test,
and they need to sign up now to take it before July 22.
The UW Women's Center is offering one final class that will prepare
test-takers for the current version of the GRE:
 
GRE PREP
Instructor: Jennifer Gardner Frahm
Thursdays, June 16 ? July 7
6pm ? 9pm
The purpose of this test prep class is to introduce the graduate
school applicant to the structure, content, and logic of the Graduate
Record Exam. We will share the test-process analysis, complete content
review, and practice questions. We will also discuss anxiety reduction
and study techniques in order to empower the student to aim to perform
competitively on the GRE. Emphasis will be placed on learning
appropriate timing and strategies designed to account for the adaptive
nature of this complex computerized exam.
 
BASIC MATH REFRESHER
Instructor: Jennifer Gardner Frahm
Mondays: June 20 and 27
6-8pm
Have your math skills grown rusty? Are you anxious about getting a
good score on the Math section of the GRE or the GMAT? Build a math
foundation that dovetails with the GRE or the GMAT Test Preparation
Courses. This power-packed refresher course renews your abilities in
the math fundamentals of Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry so that you
can work more efficiently with strategies that you will develop in the
Test Prep Courses.
 
There will also be a GRE Prep session this summer to prepare for the
new version of the GRE  ? in time to receive a 50% discount for taking
the exam in August or September.  The instructor has trained
specifically for the new version.
 
GRE PREP - New Format
Instructor: Evonne Noble
Saturdays, July 23 ? Aug 13
9:30am ? 12:30pm
 
Register at http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/ or call 206-685-1090.
 
Direct questions to Sue Letsinger at letsing@uw.edu.
-- 
"Opening doors for women and girls"
 
The Women's Center
University of Washington
Box 351380
Seattle, WA 98195
P: 206.685.1090
F: 206.685.4490
are for the current GRE

Several peer advising positions in UAA Advising. Students can 
find the job description by searching Husky Jobs for #54629

Objectives:
 
Peer Advisors will work in close cooperation with academic advising staff to 
provide a high level of service to students in the Center for Undergraduate 
Advising, Diversity and Student Success (CUADSS), and Lander and McMahon Halls- 
Academic Resource Centers.  Peer Advisors will contribute to the intellectual 
and personal growth of students by offering their insights into academic issues 
and the first year experience.  By honing and developing their personal and 
professional skills, Peer Advisors simultaneously foster student development 
while gaining valuable leadership experience. Peer advisors will serve students 
by providing one-on-one advising as well as group sessions in CUADSS, the 
residence halls, and other student populated locations.
 
 
Under the guidance of UAA Academic Advisors, Peer Advisors are responsible for:
 
-      Developing a primary advising area by working with professional UW 
advisors (e.g., Pre-Health, Pre-Law), as well as Academic Learning Link areas 
(e.g., WordLink, SLink, ArtsLink, EnviroLink, BioLink, TechLink, SAMLink, 
BusinessLink)
 
-      Supporting students with course scheduling and suggesting alternatives 
when first choice courses are not available
 
-      Instructing students on registration and general education requirements
 
-      Enhancing student access to academic resources such as the Degree Audit 
Reporting System (DARS)
 
-      Helping students gain a deep knowledge of the UW-s academic support 
systems, registration processes and policies, and how to navigate academic 
departments
 
-      Guiding students in accessing the many academic resources available at 
the UW and providing appropriate referrals
 
-      Preparing and facilitating academic support workshops focusing on the 
exploration of majors, registration, and pre-professional preparation
 
-      Completing assigned administrative responsibilities: data entry, word 
processing, photocopying, filing, and creating marketing materials
 
-      Learning, understanding, and interpreting Federal, State, and University 
rules and regulations
 
 
Qualifications:
 
 	- Junior or Senior
 	- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 	- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, 
faculty, and staff
 	- Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
 	- Demonstrated record of leadership
 	- Resourceful, reliable, flexible
 	- Highly motivated and independent
 	- Prior experience in similar or related activities (such as 
Orientation Leader, Resident Advisor, CUADSS Student Associate, Student 
Government/Club Executive Officer, or other Peer Advising Position)
 	- Genuine interest in working with and helping fellow students
 	- Good academic standing with at least a 2.7 GPA
 	- Have attended at least three quarters at UW prior to start date
 
Hours and Compensation:
-      $10.00 - $12.00/hr, DOE
 
-      10 - 19.5 hours per week, flexible with a student-s schedule
 
 
Period of Appointment:
-      Academic Year 2011-12, possible extension through Summer 2012 for 
Orientation support
 
 
Supervision and Training:
-      Ongoing training and supervision will be primarily provided by Clay 
Schwenn with assistance from UAA Academic Advisors, departmental, and college 
advisors
 
-      Training and Staff Meetings:  Students should be available for one week 
of training in late September and attend weekly staff meetings (TBD).
 
 
To Apply:  Submit a resume and cover letter to Clay Schwenn, UAA Advising, Box 
352805, 141 Mary Gates Hall, Seattle, WA 98195-2805 or electronically through 
Husky Jobs.
 
 
Clay Schwenn
Academic Counselor
UAA Advising, 141 MGH
206-543-4871

UW Bothell ELC Business Program advisor will be on the UW
Seattle campus May 19 to provide Information Sessions explaining BA in
Business Administration degree completion program with classes taken at the
Eastside Leadership Center in Bellevue.


UW Bothell’s BA in Business Program in Bellevue
 
 
 
Start Autumn 2011: Applications still being accepted on a space available
basis (subject to change).
 
 
 
Find out more!
 
Info Session by UW Bothell Business on Seattle campus
 
Date: Thursday, May 19
 
Location: Parrington 308
 
Times: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and 12:00
 
 
 
Get your bachelor’s in Business Administration degree at the new satellite
location - Eastside Leadership Center (ELC) in Bellevue.
 
 
 
Highlights:
 
*Day and Evening Classes
 
*Personal Attention
 
*Distinguished Faculty
 
*Innovative Curriculum
 
*One-to-one Mentorship Program
 
*Accessible Location
 
*Free Parking
 
*Scholarships for those eligible
 
 
 
Visit website for program details www.uwb.edu/elcbus
 
 
 
Contact:
 
Arlene Hruby, Program Administrator
University of Washington Bothell
BA Business Administration, Eastside Leadership Center
Phone: 425-352-3711
Phone: 425-352-3608
www.uwb.edu/elcbus
 
 
 

The application to be a 2011 Dawg Daze Volunteer is now live. Help welcome
the freshmen class at the University of Washington's official welcome week
for new students!
 
Benefits include a free t-shirt, free food, access to all Dawg Daze events,
and easy volunteer hours for your resume! Apply to be a 2011 Dawg Daze
Volunteer here.
 
Any questions can be directed to dawgdaze@uw.edu.

First Year Programs
Dawg Daze Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 206.543.4905 (Office) 206.685.7041 (Office Direct)
Email: dawgdaze@uw.edu
Website: fyp.washington.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This message is to announce an exciting opportunity for writers, actors and 
directors.  In A Term, Scott Hafso will be offering a Beginning Playwriting class (Drama 441) in which students will write short plays.

In B Term, those plays, or portions thereof, will be rehearsed and perform in a 
special class (Drama 490E) that will have actors and directors stage this new 
work.

This is a great chance for actors and directors to help shape a script and be 
the first to perform them publicly. Writers, who are able to attend, should also take the class. It is not necessary to have the work done.

If the writer cannot be around during B Term, a reading of his/her work will be 
read.

Information about these classes can be found at:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama/student/summer.shtml
 

Gain Experience and Make a Difference
 
 
The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a
service-learning seminar titled -EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher
Education- for Fall Quarter 2011. This weekly seminar will introduce junior
and senior Communication students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring,
and teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what
they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman,
and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and
academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity
for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their
knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become
independent learners.
 
- Seminar begins 2nd week of Fall Quarter, October 3, 2011
- Seminar will meet on Mondays from 4-5:20 PM in MGH 248 (section H) or from
5:30-6:50PM in  MGH 074 (section I)
- Tutoring will take place on campus 
- Receive 2 credits for working with one student
- Receive 3 credits for working with two students
- A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion
of the seminar
 
 
For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at: 
 
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 
Tutor-Mentor * 2-3 Credits * EDUC 401
Current syllabus available for review at: 
 
http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/

Anne and Nikum
Academic Support Programs

nikumpon@gmail.com, nikumpon@gmail.com

Graduate and  celebrate all of you! Lavender Grad is open to any student eligible, at  any level (undergrad or graduate/professional) for a graduation in the  2010-2011 academic year. The Q Center and GBLTC host Lavender Graduation  as a time for the UW queer, same gender loving, two-spirit, and allied  communities to come together and celebrate our multiple identities, our  accomplishments, and sheer AWESOMENESS. You do not have to be graduating  or be of a certain sexual or gender identity/orientation/expression to  participate and/or attend the Lavender Graduation year end celebration.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND WANTED!!!  

This  year’s keynote speaker is Cheryl Kilodavis, author of My  Princess Boy (www.myprincessboy.com  ) 

The whens,  wheres, whys and hows:
 When:  Wednesday, June 8th, from 6-8 p.m. Graduates please arrive by  NO LATER than 5:15 p.m. 

Where:  Don James Center in Husky Stadium 

How: IF  YOU ARE GRADUATING  please register (there's a catalyst link - contact Jennifer Self for this)
 
Dress:  You can wear whatever you want! This is your graduation and as queer  folk we are often "required" by work, school, family, culture,  etc. to dress in ways that do not necessarily fit our tastes. If you  wish to wear the cap and gown, wear it. If you want to appear in drag,  do it. If you have cultural regalia you wish to wear proudly, please do  so! If you want to dress up, go for it. You want to be comfy, have at  it. This is 
your night.  All of your identities are celebrated as is the awesomeness that is you  and our UW queer communities! 
 
 Pre- Func Funk
 
If you are a  graduate who cannot make it to Lavender Graduation but wants to party  like it is 1999 or 2011 or any other awesome year, then check out the  Pre-Func Funk on Friday, June 3rd from 1:30-3:30 in the Q  Center. Check it out here: http://w ww.facebook.com/event.php?eid202392746468070
 
 
 
 
jennifer self, phd msw
qcenter@u.washington.edu
director, Q Center
Campus Life
University of Washington
www.qcenter.washington.edu

Do you love working with elementary students?  Are you interested in immersing yourself in the beauty and strength of the Native Makah culture?  Do you want a deep, engaging, non-traditional learning experience in the Pacific Northwest?
 
If you answered yes to the above questions, consider applying for the "Telling the Stories of Neah Bay" project, via a partnership between the UW's Pipeline Project and Neah Bay Elementary School on the Olympic Peninsula.  During the 2011-2012 school year, a small group of UW students will take part in a year-long project with Neah Bay Elementary students.  Using oral histories, digital story-telling and photography, UW students will learn about the rich history and culture of the Makah people while mentoring 5th grade students to deepen their understanding and exploration of their own Native tribal culture.
 
To learn more and to apply, go to http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/neahbay-index.html
Check out the Neah Bay Team blog at http://neahbay.wordpress.com/
 
Application deadline:  Monday, May 23rd at 5 pm
 
Requirements for participation include:
- 	Non-negotiable 3-quarter commitment.
- 	Participation in 3-week immersion experience during September (9/10 -  9/14 in Seattle and 9/15 -  9/24 in Neah Bay), and in Neah Bay (3/18 - 3/23) during spring break.
- 	Participation in weekly 1.5 hour seminar for each quarter (day and time TBD).
- 	Minimum 2-credit EDUC 401 enrollment per quarter (maximum 12 credits/year).
There are no fees besides tuition.
 
 
For additional information, feel free to contact Christine Stickler at castick@uw.edu.
 
Pipeline Project 
pipeline@u.washington.edu
 
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              University of Washington
Center for Experiential Learning, 120 Mary Gates Hall
        Box 352803  Seattle, Washington  98195
 
       pipeline@u.washington.edu   206.616.2302
 
       http://exp.washington.edu/pipeline/

*US Fulbright Program Information Session*

*Tuesday April 12, 2011*
*2:30-4:00*
Miller 301

*US Fulbright Program*

*scholarq@uw.edu*

Are you currently a junior, senior, graduate student or a recent bachelor's or master's graduate looking for a fully-funded abroad experience during the 2012-13 academic year?

Consider the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html .

The application cycle for the 2012-2013 Fulbright U.S. Student competition will open on May 1, 2011. The campus deadline is *September 14, 2011*.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student program and how to apply:


Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 2:30-4:00pm, Miller 301
Thursday, May 5, 2011, 4:00-5:00pm, Bothell Campus, UW1-103
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 3:30-5:00pm, Miller 301
Friday, June 24, 2011, 12 noon-1:30pm, Paccar 291

RSVP for one of these sessions, and register your interest in applying for the Fulbright at: http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305


FULBRIGHT PROGRAM ADVISORS AT UW:

For graduate students or recent master's graduates:
Helene Obradovich, helene@u.washington.edu G-1 Communications Marilyn Gray, megray@u.washington.edu G-1 Communications

For undergraduate students or bachelor's graduates:
Robin Chang, robinc@u.washington.edu 120 Mary Gates Hall
Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu 120 Mary Gates Hall

In addition to any of the above, Bothell students are also welcome to contact Holly Winters, UW Bothell Career Center/Merit Scholarships and Fellowships, Room UW1, 161, (425) 352-3706, hwinters@uwb.edu

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
scholarq@u.washington.edu. 

The Undergraduate Research Program is recruiting Volunteers for this year's 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium happening on Friday, May 20th
from noon - 5pm in Mary Gates Hall. Our Volunteers are critical to the success of the Symposium, and we invite you to Volunteer and to forward this announcement on.
 
Here is the link to sign-up for volunteer shifts:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/volunteer.html. Volunteers can sign-up for multiple shifts as long as the times do not conflict.

Undergraduate Research Program
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
Box 352803, Mary Gates Hall 120
206.543.4282
exp.washington.edu/urp
facebook.com/undergradresearch
 
urp@uw.edu
 

The Student Regent application for 2011-2012 is now available. As Student Regent, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact for all students at the highest level.

 The University of Washington Board of Regents is the University's governing body whose broad responsibilities are to supervise, coordinate, manage and regulate the University, as provided by state statute.  The Board of Regents consists of ten members, one of whom is a student.  The Student Regent represents the varying perspectives of students at the university - both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students at the Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses. The Student Regent is appointed by the governor to serve for one year.  The role and voice of Student Regent will be especially important in the coming academic year as the University is faced with many difficult decisions.

 Eligibility requirements:
 Must be a UW student currently enrolled in 6 undergraduate or 4 graduate credits, or on leave as defined by Executive Order 50.
 Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
 Must be planning to be enrolled at the UW for the 2011-2012 academic year.
 Must be available to serve from June 2011 to June 2012.
 If you are selected as one of the 3-5 finalists, you cannot run as a candidate in the ASUW, ASUW-B, ASUW-T or GPSS elections.
 Further information about the application requirements and the application process are in the attached application. Applications are due at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 13th. Please submit the application to the Catalyst Collect It here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/cepley/14563, and let me know if you have any questions.


 Madeleine McKenna

 President
 Associated Students of the University of Washington
 (206) 543-1780
 http://www.asuw.org/

Jennifer Kiest jkiest@uw.edu

Tax 101 for International and Non US Resident Students:
Co-sponsored by The Office of International Students and Scholars and Student Fiscal Services to help international students understand the tuition accounts or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This session will focus on helping students understand the 1042S forms sent out by the University of Washington, and will also cover other international student tax-related issues. The class is offered free of charge.
 
Below are the class schedules:
(All sections contain identical information)
 
March 30, 2011
2pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Odegaard 220
 
April 5, 2011
1pm - 2pm
Odegaard 220
 
 
Questions about the classes:  Please call 206-221-2621 or 206-616-0305.
Any tax questions:  Please call 206-221-2609  or email taxquest@u.washington.edu

MGMT 490: Women in Leadership  (4cr)
 
SLN 119330, Section B;  T Th 1:30-3:20.  
 
(Although it is a 490 class (MGMT 490 Section B jointly listed with MKTG 490
Section C - same class - students can enroll in either) it has no
prerequisites.
 
Cate Goethals - Lecturer, Leadership Communications & Academic Director,
Global Business Forum
 
 
 
Course Background:
 
All of the readings, speakers and exercises will help students synthesize and realize personal as well as professional goals.  Students will learn how most of the female leaders (and many men!) who have achieved success in their chosen fields have found ways to combine their personal values with their professional aspirations. Students will study how they did this...so students too can find ways to design a life and career worthy of you and your talents and goals. 
 
Speaker Line-Up:
 
--VP of a bank
 
--a novelist and TED Fellow
 
--a founder and CEO of an international company
 
--teenager who founded her own organization and is now empowering
schoolgirls in Rwanda.
 
--the wonderful founder and her partner CEO of a company that prepares women
for top-level successful careers
 
--CEO of an organization dedicated to nonprofits
 
 
 
Cate Goethals taught a similar class at the MBA level for the last five years.  The MBA women (and men - several take the class each time because it's the only MBA class that deals with issues like work-life balance  and a satisfying personal life, important to men as well as women) love the class.  Forbes magazine named the class one of the ten most innovative MBA
classes in the country in 2010.
 
 
 
 
Pamela Ba?a Lacson
 
Program Manager, Undergraduate Diversity Services
 
Michael G. Foster School of Business
 
University of Washington
 
137 Mackenzie Hall - Seattle, WA 98195-3200
 
P: 206.221.0279          E: placson@uw.edu
 
Fax: 206.616.8225
 
 
 
www.foster.washington.edu/diversity
 
 

Tax 101 for International and Non US Resident Students:
Co-sponsored by The Office of International Students and Scholars and Student Fiscal Services to help international students understand the tuition accounts or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This session will focus on helping students understand the 1042S forms sent out by the University of Washington, and will also cover other international student tax-related issues. The class is offered free of charge.
 
Below are the class schedules:
 
March 11, 2011
2pm - 3pm
Schmitz 228
 
March 30, 2011
2pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Odegaard 220
 
April 5, 2011
1pm - 2pm
Odegaard 220
 
 
Questions about the classes:  Please call 206-221-2621 or 206-616-0305.
Any tax questions:  Please call 206-221-2609  or email taxquest@u.washington.edu

GEN ST 349: ?Digital Storytelling and Community Leadership?
Spring 2011, Thursdays 4:30pm-6:20pm, Mary Gates Hall 206
SLN# 13877 (2 credits)
 
Explore the question: "What is Community-based Leadership?" using the teaching & learning method of Digital Storytelling.
 
Students will work in teams of three to create a Digital Story of 3-5 minutes in length that reflects a shared view of community leadership. Storytelling techniques, definitions of community-based leadership, and hands-on video production skills will be explored through in-class discussion, guest speakers, and individual advising. The course will
conclude with a public viewing on campus of the Digital Stories.
 
Interest and experience in serving the community is essential. Filming and editing experience is a plus, but not required. We will be covering basic filming & editing with Flip Video Cameras and Editing with iMovie or Windows Live Movie Maker (laptops will be available to those in need).
 
Apply for an Add-Code by answering two brief questions at:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/mattwojo/125224
Questions? Email mattwojo@uw.edu

Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
Thinking of teaching as a possible career?
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person?
Want to connect with the larger community?
 
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline
Project during spring quarter.  Students attend a seminar once a week
and tutor in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours
or more (per week) for academic credit.  There are a wide range of
seminar topics from "Refugee Communities" to "Arts in Education."
 
Here is the comprehensive list of upcoming seminars for spring:
 
Mondays
 
     * Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401G&H) (add code
required:  anneb7@uw.edu)
     * Refugee Communities (EDUC 401J)
     * Education for Sustainability (EDUC 401L)
     * Youth Venture Leadership & Empowerment (EDUC 401 S)
 
Tuesdays
 
     * General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401B)
     * Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401M) (add code required:
pipeline@uw.edu)
 
Wednesdays
 
     * General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401E)
     * Literacy in the Criminal Justice System (EDUC 401F) (add code
required: pipeline@uw.edu)
 
Thursdays
 
     * Math and Science (EDUC 401I)
     * College Access Project (EDUC 401K)
     * Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401M) (add code required:
pipeline@uw.edu)
     * Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401N)
 
Fridays
 
     * Arts in Education (EDUC 401P)
 
 
Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website
here:  http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/inner/2011/spring2011.html
 
All students should RSVP and attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation in our
office (MGH 120) prior to the first class session.  To see the
orientation schedule and to RSVP, please visit this link:
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/orientation_expo.html
 
Please contact me at msclaire@uw.edu or pipeline@uw.edu with
additional questions.  We look forward to working with students from every department on campus.

-- 
Claire Peinado Fraczek, Ph.D. Candidate
Graduate Staff Assistant, Pipeline Project
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington

We are looking for student leaders to enroll in EDUC 401S, Youth
Venture Leadership and Empowerment, a 2-credit Pipeline Project course designed to place UW Leaders in high school after school programs. This is a unique opportunity for you to develop your leadership, public speaking, project management, and cultural competency skills. This course is especially pertinent if you are interested in making yourself more competitive for jobs in and around the education sector
after graduating.
 
You will work in teams of three to lead the Youth Venture program, an experience-based curriculum designed to support youth in creating a social venture that addresses a community issue they care deeply about. Youth Venture is the preeminent program offered by Ashoka Seattle, part of the global leader in social entrepreneurship, Ashoka Global.
 
If you would make a strong Youth Venture Leader, please enroll now for EDUC 401S, Youth Venture Leadership and Empowerment (SLN: 13018)! Space is limited to 25 students.
 
Evan McKittrick, Program Director 
Ashoka's Youth Venture - Seattle 
853 Hiawatha Pl. S. 
Seattle, WA 98144 
206.323.1848
  
In this course, students will receive training one day each week, and lead an afterschool program in Seattle public high schools one day each week.  In the seminar students will explore issues such as race, class, the achievement gap, segregation in Seattle, and the importance of social entrepreneurship, while strengthening their skills in Leadership, public speaking, project management, and planning.  Students will put these skills into action leading ?Dream it. Do it. Challenge? (DDC) modules in Seattle high schools.  The DDC is an experience-based curriculum, designed to develop young people?s empathy, teamwork, leadership, and Changemaking skills in the pursuit
of creating a social venture that will improve a community in need. Youth 12 ? 20 years old are eligible participants and can receive seed funding up to $1,000 upon completion of the DDC.  Ashoka?s Seattle Youth Venture will train, support, and evaluate UW student leaders who commit to teach in these underserved environments.
  
Claire Fraczek 
msclaire@u.washington.edu

We are recruiting Communication majors to serve as tutor-mentors for our Gen Studies 101 Sports Media classes. We really need Communication majors to help tutor and mentor students struggling with complex issues of race, class, gender and sports media.

Gain Experience and Make a Difference
 
The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a
service-learning seminar titled -EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher
Education- for Spring Quarter 2011. This weekly seminar will introduce junior
and senior Communication students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring,
and teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what
they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman,
and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and
academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity
for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their
knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become
independent learners.
 
- Seminar begins 2nd week of Spring Quarter, April 4, 2011 in MGH 288 
- Seminar will meet on Mondays from 4-5 PM (section G) or from 5:30-6:30PM
(section H)
- Tutoring will take place on campus 
- Receive 2 credits for working with one student
- Receive 3 credits for working with two students
- A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion
of the seminar
 
 
For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at: 
 
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 
Tutor-Mentor * 2-3 Credits * EDUC 401
Current syllabus available for review at: 
 
http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/

Are you a non-native speaker of English who is looking for additional support in your writing course? If so, these new studio courses offered by the Academic English Program and the Expository Writing Program might be just what you are looking for!
 
If you will be taking a writing course (like English 111, 121, 131, or 197/8) and would like additional ESL support, please consider signing up for General Studies 391F or 391G, 2-credit (C/NC) studio courses that meet two days a week for 50 minutes. These studio coursers are designed to support English language learners who are concurrently enrolled in a writing course and want to continue developing their ability to understand and produce academic writing. In the studios you will build advanced vocabulary skills, focus on reading skills to help you comprehend and analyze complex texts (specifically those from your writing class), and review and analyze grammar structures, focusing on how they apply to organization and produce different effects in academic writing.
 
There will be two sections of GEN ST 391 offered this Spring: 391F from 10:30-11:20 TTH and 391G from 12:30-1:20 TTH.  For general course information, please contact Ethan Anderson at lalata@u.washington.edu.
 
You can enroll in GEN ST 391 F or G directly; there are no add codes required; enrollment capped at 10 students per section and is restricted to students in composition (?C?) courses.

Amy Renehan
 

Campus Programs Specialist
International & English Language Programs
Professional & Continuing Education
4333 Brooklyn Ave.
Box 359450
Seattle, WA 98195-9450
 
tel. 206.685.6441
fax  206.685.9572
arenehan@u.washington.edu
http://elp.washington.edu
http://aep.washington.edu

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. 
 
General Studies 350D, Navigating Career Options, is a 3 credit course and will be offered on the UW Seattle campus in Spring 2011.  This course includes a lecture [max 80 students] and 4 sections [max 20 students per section].  Students register for the lecture and one quiz section [see time schedule for SLN #?s].  No pre-requisites needed for this course.  This
course is open to all undergraduate UW students.
 
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 ? a sneak peak is available via the Career Center online calendar: http://careers.washington.edu/Calendar.  Credit will be awarded based on class attendance, participation, completion of assignments and the final project.  There is no text book for this course.  Course materials will be provided. 
 
Assignments for this course involve written reflection pieces, informational interviews & write ups, career and academic research assignments, career/academic event review write-ups, movie review write-ups, resume and cover letter development and a final project.
 
Questions? please contact Patrick Chidsey - chidsey@uw.edu
 
The Career Center
 
134 Mary Gates Hall
 
206.616.5803
 

ARE YOU A UW STUDENT INTERESTED IN:
 
* helping public school students succeed?
* getting real world experience to help you choose a major or a career path?
* completing classroom hours for the Education, Learning and Society Minor or for application to a Masters in Teaching program?
* improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and
   presentation skills?
* Are you looking for an opportunity (in the words of Paul Farmer) to "use what you learn to transform yourself and your community"?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy Program may be just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298A and Education 401C. In English
298 you'll meet on campus MW 10:30-12:20 in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning effective methods of working with public school students in language arts, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate
your thinking about these issues.  English 298A is taught by CLP Director Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill in collaboration with College of Education secondary language arts faculty member Karen Mikolasy.  In EDUC 401C you'll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) at one of our partner public schools in Seattle or Shoreline: Olympic Hills Elementary, Shorecrest High School or Garfield High School.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, contact the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill (esoneill@u.washington.edu) for an Education 401C add code.  Once you are registered in Education 401C, you will be able to register for the required linked course, English 298A. English 298 can be used toward either the UW's 10-credit "W" requirement or the 5 credit "Composition" requirement.
 
QUESTIONS?  Additional information is available at the program web site: faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions.
 
 
 
 

Serve & Protect Career Fair 
Wednesday, February 16th

2:30-5:30, Mary Gates Hall Commons

The Serve & Protect Career Fair, a brand-new event, offers you the chance to learn about career or internship opportunities in law enforcement, military, security and other defense and service-related fields.

 

Government Career Fair 
Thursday, February 17th  

2:30-5:30, Mary Gates Hall Commons
At the Government Career Fair, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with recruiters in local, state and federal government departments, who are looking to hire for job and internship opportunities.

 

UW students and alumni from all majors are encourage= d to attend. Learn more about these fairs (and how to prepare for them!) on our website:

http://careers.washington.edu/Students/SP-and-Gov-Career-Fairs.

Questions? Contact careerevents@uw.edu
 
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Career Center Events
careerevents@uw.edu

The Career Center
University of Washington
main: (206) 543-0535
134 Mary Gates Hall * Box 352810 * Seattle, WA 98195

http://careers.washington.edu 

DID YOU HAVE AN OUTSTANDING HISTORY TEACHER IN HIGH SCHOOL?
 
 
 
The Department of History seeks nominations for the 2011 Pressly Prize. This prize, named for U.W. emeritus professor of History Thomas Pressly and his wife, Cameron, recognizes outstanding teaching at the secondary level in the state of Washington.  The Department relies entirely on nominations from
students to bring worthy candidates to our attention. You need not be a History major to nominate someone. This is a great way to recognize some of the amazing high school history teachers we have in Washington. 
 
Nominate your high school history teacher here:
 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/histadv/59613
 
 
 
All nominations need to be submitted by Monday, February 21, 2011.


Matt Erickson
 
History Undergraduate Advising
 
University of Washington
 
206A Smith Hall
 
Box 353560
 
Seattle, WA 98195
 
vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451

histadv@uw.edu
 

Student Fiscal Services (SFS) will be offering workshops for U.S. Resident Students (and international students filing taxes as U.S. Residents) during February, March and April. SFS will be offering workshops for international students starting in March
and continuing to April.
 
Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students:
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students understand the 1098T tax form, the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.
 
February schedule:
(All sections contain identical information)
 
Friday, Feb. 18th
Section A: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Section B: 3pm - 4pm
Odegaard 220
 
Tuesday, Feb. 22nd
Section A: 10:30am - 11:30am
Section B: 12pm - 1pm
Odegaard 220
 

Human Subjects Workshop
Friday, February 4, 2:30-4pm in OUGL 220
 
Thinking about interviewing people for your research? Or conducting surveys or focus groups? If so, the Human Subjects Workshop addresses the fundamental ethical principles necessary in your research design when conducting research with human participants and the necessary documentation
for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at at all stages of your research including before, during, and after your research. The session will also include additional resources and an opportunity for questions.
 
Presented by Sharon Smith Elsayed, Assistant Director for Education & Communication, Human Subjects Division
 
Register at:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/humansubjectswkshop.html
 
 
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Undergraduate Research Program
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
VM: 206.543.4282/206.616.2168
FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/

Thinking about applying to a graduate school program?  Take a free practice exam on UW’s campus and find out how you would score!
MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT 
 
This is a great opportunity to take a simulated or released exam under test-like conditions and receive your scores back the same day.  Your personalized score report will walk you through your strengths and weaknesses on each of the different sections, content tested, and question types.  You will also receive access to explanations to every single question to help you prepare for the exam.
 
This opportunity is only offered twice a calendar year and space is limited, so register today to ensure you have a seat reserved.  
 
To register, please click on:
http://bit. ly/UWPracticeTest
 
For more information, please visit www.myfreepracticetest.com

February is a month of career fairs at The Career Center

Re: three great upcoming career fairs during the month of February – our brand-new Serve & Protect Career Fair, popular annual Government Career Fair, and first ever Internship Fair!  It’s an action-packed month, with many opportunities for your students to interact with employers looking for full -time employees or interns, or to glean valuable networking and industry ad vice.
 
Details on each event can be found at the links provided below, and additional detailed information will be sent over email to both students and advisers during the coming weeks.  For now, we appreciate your help in ‘saving the date’, and referring your students to these exciting events.
 
Serve & Protect Career Fair
February 16th, 2011
2:30-5:30pm, MGH Commons (UW Seattle campus)
http://careers.washington.edu/Students/SP-and-Gov-Ca reer-Fairs 
 
Government Career Fair
February 17th, 2011
2:30-5:30pm, MGH Commons (UW Seattle campus)
http://careers.washington.edu/Students/SP-and-Gov-Ca reer-Fairs 
 
Internship Fair
February 23rd, 2011
2:30-5:30pm, MGH Commons (UW Seattle campus) 
http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Internship-Fair
 
 

APPLY NOW DEADLINE EXTENDED: Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, Class of 2012

Mortar Board was founded in 1909 as Tolo Club on the University of Washington campus. It is currently the oldest honor society on campus and just celebrated its centennial last year. Tolo Chapter alumni include prominent leaders in government and law, medicine, business, technology, education, the arts and 
literature. Mary Gates, Marion Oliver  McCaw, and Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna are among famous Tolo Chapter alumni. Mortar Boardrecognizes college seniors for their achievements, promotes service to the university, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.
 
As a member of Mortar Board, you can be a part of an intelligent, dynamic, and fun group of seniors from the Class of 2012. New members are selected on the basis of achievement in scholarship, leadership and service from a wide range 
of majors and backgrounds and serve as active members during their senior year. The application form can be found attached to this email, or at 
www.uwmortarboard.Web.com
 
The deadline for the application has been extended due to a large number of requests, and is now due at 11:59 P.M. on February 7th, 2011.
 
To learn more about Mortar Board please visit our website at 
www.uwmortarboard.com. If you have any questions comments or concerns, please email us at mortarbd@uw.edu, and we will respond as quickly as possible.
 
 If you would like to be considered for Mortar Board membership for the Class of 2012, we look forward to reviewing your application!
 
Vivian Yu & Nikki Thompson
Membership Co-Chairs
Mortar Board, Tolo Chapter
University of Washington, Seattle

* Mortar Board Senior Honor Society * Tolo Chapter * Univ. of Wash *
Email: mortarbd@u.washington.edu
URL: www.uwmortarboard.Web.officelive.com

206-543-2380

AU is the UW's journal of speculative fiction, produced entirely by
students.  The publication is accepting submissions until this Friday, February 4.

This Friday, the bells will toll and all AU short fiction and poetry
submissions for this quarter's journal will be due! So quick, grab your pen and paper, run to higher ground and finish writing an end as you know it!
 
Please submit your short stories and poems of no more than 3,000 words by our deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011 by 11:59pm. While we are certainly open to submissions of all kinds, we do wish to say that incorporation of the quarterly theme, Apocalypse: the Last Word, is considered in the
selection process. Need a refresher on the theme? Check out our Submit page on our website: strayingfromreality.webs.com!
 
If you are also considering submitting cover art, remember that the deadline is Feb. 11. To learn more about the requirements for cover art submissions, click the Submitting Cover Art? link on our website's Submit page!
 
You can also find out about local sf/f events, cool groups and publications on our website, so be sure to check regularly so you don't miss out! The best way to get updated immediately about events in the area and cool links is by liking our Facebook page, AU: UW speculative fiction! Already like us? Please take a moment to tell your friends about us too in order to spread
the sf/f love!
 
Interested in seeing what AU has published in the past? You can purchase your very own copy of last quarter's journal in the English Advising Office, Padelford A-2-B, for only $3! It's full of amazing short stories and poems exploring the idea of parallel universes!
 
But, most of all, don't forget: short fiction and poetry submissions are due this Friday! The end is nigh!
 
Happy Writing!
 
Your Editors,
Audra Linsenmayer
Katie Hoffman
Nicole Scharping

FIUTS invites everyone to CulturalFest, the largest cross-cultural   student event of the year and the culmination of hard work by hundreds of students.  Come check it out on February 10th and support the hundreds of students volunteers who have worked hard to produce culturalFest.   Details below:
 
Travel the world in a day at FIUTS CulturalFest! 
Thursday  , February 10 
Meany Hall, University of Washington
FIUTS CulturalFest is a day-long celebration of the diversity and vitality that international students bring to our region. CulturalFest features more than 30 interactive   display booths produced by University of Washington students from countries  around the world and a special performance night of global music and dance. CulturalFest is produced by the FIUTS Student Board, a student leadership  initiative of FIUTS, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students. 
 
The Booth Exhibition is free during the day from 11 am – 2 pm, and evening performance tickets are just $15 for adults and $10 for students/youth. Children 5 and under are free. A limited number of tickets are also available for a special artist reception and silent auction   to raise funds for FIUTS student leadership programs. Don't miss out on  this annual event – buy your tickets today!
 
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com 
More information: www.fiuts.org or (206) 543-0735
 
CulturalFest is sponsored by Team Diva, Zipcar, STA Travel, and the University of Washington Department of Global Health. 
Alison Kilkenny  
Homestay & Com  munity Relations Coordinator
FIUTS - The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students
University of Washington
206.616.7025
www.fiuts.org
 
The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) was founded a  t the University of Washington in 1948. A 501(c) 3 non-profit organization,  FIUTS connects university students with local and global communities through programs that build international awareness, cross-cultural communication, and informed leadership.

Spring Quarter
Ocean 506 A  Science & Technology Creative Nonfiction Writing
M, W 2:30-3:50
Rm 425 OCN
3 credits   Qualifies for W credit
Schedule Line Number 16525
Instructor: Dr. Deborah L. Illman, illman@u.washington.edu
 
This course treats advanced forms of science and technology writing for upper division undergraduate and graduate students, and provides an opportunity for students to develop articles that may be considered for publication in Northwest Science & Technology online magazine.
 
We compare and contrast the structure of the news feature to other forms of nonfiction articles that are used to present technical content to diverse audiences.  Specifically, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the narrative form and examine several award-winning examples. The course provides an overview of other genres, including profile and review.
 
Students research and write a news feature with narrative lead as well as an article using one of the other forms treated in the class; drafts are critiqued by classmates in writing clinics.
 
The ultimate goal is to be able to exercise deliberate selection and control of structure and style in science writing appropriate for the content, context, and communication goal. Students keep a writing journal throughout the quarter as a tool to develop ideas and techniques, and they write a query letter--a 
specialized form of proposal used to present a story idea to an editor.
 
Prerequisites: At least upper division standing and permission of instructor. Email requests for the entry code to the instructor, including a brief statement of current course of study, level, and previous writing experience. 

illman@u.washington.edu
 
 
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Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

A VERY useful class!


Event:	Money 101 - Borrowing Money
When:	Thursday, February 3, 2011 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where:	Odegaard 220

Description:	There are times in everyone's life when we don't have enough cash to do the things that we'd like to do or to take advantage of an opportunity. Fortunately there are organizations that will lend us the money - for a price. There are student loans and loans from car companies, banks, mortgage brokers. Even credit cards are a type of loan. There are also traps. Before you find yourself in debt, make sure that you understand how borrowing money works.
 

Want to be a GBCC Ambassador? 
 
As a Global Business Case Competition Manager Ambassador you get to meet 1 of the 11 international schools competing in an international business case competition here at the UW and show them around our amazing campus and beautiful city (did we mentioned you would be excused from class to do all
these awesome things?).
 
This is a volunteer program that is an amazing resume builder. This opportunity is also not limited to Foster business students; while preferable students are those who have some international experience or speak more than one language, these positions are for all UW students that are willing to explore new ideas and cultures, and have an open mind. 
 
 
**Be aware while GBCC is a University sanctioned event, being excused for the entirety of week varies from Department to Department.**
 
-Ambassador application available at: www.facebook.com/GBCC2011
(must ?like? the page to view)
 
-More information on GBCC at:foster.washington.edu/centers/gbc/globalbusinesscasecompetition/Pages/GBCC.
aspx
 
 
Alexander Diaz 
University of Washington
1101 Cafe' Student Coordinator
GBCC Public Relations Manager
Department of Communication- Marketing Communications 
Michael G. Foster School of Business Sales Certificate Program 
alexdiaz@uw.edu
(206) 902-7421
 

 First Year Programs is looking for outstanding students to be TrIG Leaders for the 2011-2012 school year. Information about the TrIG program can be found at: 
http://fyp.washington.edu/transfer_commuter/trigs/   For directions on how
to apply to be a TrIG Leader please visit : 
 http://fyp.washington.edu/work/trigfacilitators.php. 


 
Namura Nkeze
 
Transfer and Commuter Coordinator
 
First Year Programs

nnkeze@uw.edu

UW Student Planner Cover Design Contest
 
Are you interested in designing the 2011 Student Planner Cover? Over 9,000 copies of your design will be distributed and available for sale! The winner will also be awarded a $50 gift certificate at the UW Bookstore!
 
Requirements:
 
Dimensions: 7'' width, 9'' height
Resolution: minimum 225 pixels/inch
 
Color Mode: CMYK
 
Deliverable: one hard-copy, CD with original file and a .pdf version
(include your full name and email contact)
 
 
Deadline: Turn in your submission to First Year Programs, Mary Gates Hall, Room 011 by February 25th at 5 PM
 
For more information on the contest and to view past winning designs, visithttp://fyp.washington.edu/work/plannercover.php
 
Questions? Contact FYP at fyp@uw.edu  or 206-543-4905
 
 
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University of Washington
First Year Programs
Box 352805
Seattle, WA 98195-2805
Phone:  206-543-4905
Fax:  206-685-8299
E-Mail:  fyp@u.washington.edu
Web:  http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

UW Student Planner Cover Design Contest
 
Are you interested in designing the 2011 Student Planner Cover? Over 9,000 copies of your design will be distributed and available for sale! The winner will also be awarded a $50 gift certificate at the UW Bookstore!
 
Requirements:
 
Dimensions: 7'' width, 9'' height
Resolution: minimum 225 pixels/inch
 
Color Mode: CMYK
 
Deliverable: one hard-copy, CD with original file and a .pdf version
(include your full name and email contact)
 
 
Deadline: Turn in your submission to First Year Programs, Mary Gates Hall, Room 011 by February 25th at 5 PM
 
For more information on the contest and to view past winning designs, visithttp://fyp.washington.edu/work/plannercover.php
 
Questions? Contact FYP at fyp@uw.edu  or 206-543-4905
 
 
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University of Washington
First Year Programs
Box 352805
Seattle, WA 98195-2805
Phone:  206-543-4905
Fax:  206-685-8299
E-Mail:  fyp@u.washington.edu
Web:  http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Are you interested in international studies and business?  Foreign
language?  Study abroad?   Attend an upcoming Certificate of International
Studies in Business (CISB) Program information session to learn how to put
those interests to use and get a competitive advantage in the job market.
 
 
CISB is an award-winning, nationally-ranked program for undergraduate Foster
School business students who want to become global business leaders. CISB
gives business students the academic and real-world preparation they need
for a global business career through immersion in a foreign culture,
study/work abroad, practical experience, language study and leadership skill
development. 
 
 
 
Attend an information session TODAY, Thursday, Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m., Paccar
492.
 
 
 
Web:  http://foster.washington.edu/academics/cisb/
 
Email:  cisb@u.washington.edu. 
 
 
 
Deanna Fryhle
 
 
 
 
 
Deanna Fryhle
 
Program Adviser
 
Certificate of International Studies in Business Program (CISB)
 
Michael G. Foster School of Business
 
University of Washington
 
T:  206.543-5985/ F:  206.616-8225
 
E:  cisb@u.washington.edu
 
137 Mackenzie Hall
 
Box 353200
 
Seattle, WA  98195-3200
 
foster.washington.edu
 

Orientation Leader (OL) applications are due Monday, January 31st.


Join UW's 2011 Orientation Leader Staff!
 
 *  Want to help new students?
 *  Want to get involved?
 *  Want an on-campus job this summer?
 *  Want to earn good money?
 *  Want free food?
 
Congratulations!  you have found the right place!
 
First Year Programs seeks talented UW undergraduates for the 2011-2012 Orientation Leader staff! Students from all class standings, majors, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in helping other students and their families through their transitions to the UW. Applicants should have strong organizational skills,
a desire to get involved with and give back to the University, and an enthusiasm for sharing their UW experiences with new students.
 
To learn more about this job opportunity and download an application, please visit: 
 
http://fyp.washington.edu/work/orientationleaders/
 
 
The application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2011.  
  
Applications should be submitted online or to 011 Mary Gates Hall.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at uwao@u.washington.edu or 206-543-4905.
 

Bryan Crockett, Program Manager
Will Harvey, Orientation Leader Coordinator
Dustin Lagos, Orientation Leader Coordinator

bryantc@u.washington.edu
 
 

*Service Opportunities Fair*
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Mary Gates Hall Commons
 
Join the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center in welcoming over 40 non-profit organizations from around the greater Seattle community as they come to the UW campus to share opportunities to serve and help the UW community find 
ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service.
 
      * Find on-going service opportunities
      * Find opportunities to volunteer during the MLK Day of Service (Monday, 
January 17)
      * Find out about AmeriCorps funding to support your service
      * Learn more about the issues that are affecting our local community
      * We welcome UW students, staff, faculty, alumni, family, & friends
 
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/mlkday/servicefair.html
 
* Also:  don't miss the post-graduate service opportunities panel immediately following the Fair sponsored by the UW Career Center. "Transform Your Life and Theirs: Service Opportunities After College" will be held from 5:00-6:30pm in the Career Center Lobby (MGH 134) and feature panelists from PeaceCorps, Teach 
for America, AmeriCorps, and Jesuit Volunteer Corps discussing opportunities to serve after graduation.

Bricolage, UW's literary and arts journal, is accepting submissions for its 2010-2011 issue. The editors for poetry, prose, and art would like to describe what kind of pieces they're looking for, introduce themselves, and (in)formally invite you to send in your work!
 
I'm looking for poetry that uses strong imagery and is concise and thought-provoking. Please submit work that's polished, with every word considered and reconsidered. I'm excited to read your submissions! 

Nicole G, poetry editor
 
Yo! Please submit prose you are proud of. A story you would be thrilled to read aloud to an audience. Work your friends would be pleased to keep on their shelves. A piece of art you've spent blood, sweat and tears on. That is all. 

Nicole S, prose editor
 
We are actively seeking submissions from creative members of the UW student community for inclusion in our 2011 edition. Common submissions may be drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and even text-based art. If your background is in video arts, choice stills from your production are very welcomed. If your work is a object such as a sculpture or textile piece, we
can photograph your work.  Hopefully, you will be interested in
participating in representing the diverse group of creators we have. 
Regan Luke, art editor
 
If you wish to submit, please send your work as an attachment to
bricouw@gmail.com with "POETRY", "PROSE", or "ART" as the subject line. Additionally, if you are interested in attending reader meetings and helping to select pieces for publication, shoot an email to the editors at the above address, or refer to the Bricolage facebook page at 
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Bricolage/124235484302472

 
-Bricolage staff 2011

Mortar Board Honor Society is now accepting applications for the class of 2012.

Dear Scholar,
 
As a student of junior standing at the University of Washington in the top 35% of your class, you are eligible for membership in
Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society. Congratulations on your academic success!
 
Mortar Board was founded in 1909 as Tolo Club on the University of Washington campus. It is currently the oldest honor society on
campus and just celebrated its centennial last year. Tolo Chapter alumni include prominent leaders in government and law,
medicine, business, technology, education, the arts and  literature. Mary Gates, Marion Oliver McCaw, and Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna are among famous Tolo Chapter alumni. Mortar Board recognizes college seniors for their achievements, promotes service to the university, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.
 
As a member of Mortar Board, you can be a part of an intelligent, dynamic, and fun group of seniors from the Class of 2012. New members are selected on the basis of achievement in scholarship, leadership and service from a wide range of majors and backgrounds and serve as active members during their senior year. The application form can be found attached to this email, or at www.uwmortarboard.Web.officelive.com. The deadline for the application is January 31, 2011.
 
To learn more about Mortar Board please visit our website at
www.uwmortarboard.web.officelive.com. If you have any questions comments or concerns, please email us at mortarbd@uw.edu, and we will respond as quickly as possible.
 
 
Hopefully you had a restful holiday break, and are excited for the
opportunities that await you. If you would like to be considered for Mortar Board membership for the Class of 2012, we look forward to reviewing your application!
 
Vivian Yu & Nikki Thompson
Membership Co-Chairs
Mortar Board, Tolo Chapter
University of Washington, Seattle
 
Philip Mathias Penberthy 
pmp5@u.washington.edu

I am seeking people who would like to be on the design committee for the Q Center Seattle Pride Parade banner.  Our vendor is lesbian-owned Zippy Dogs and our graphic designer is Cathy Schwartz from Fisheries.  While I understand that it will be challenging to get all the stakeholders in the same room I am looking for a nice mix of people.  This committee will approve the design of a parade banner that will be used for Seattle Pride
2011 and onward.
  
If you are interested in being on the design committee, reply to me at jfesal@uw.edu so I can notify you of upcoming meetings.  I hope to meet at least once in January, but it depends who's available to meet.  
 
At our first meeting, we'll meet with Cathy Schwartz to try to generate some ideas for the banner.  Once Cathy has designed 2, or even up to 3 different versions, we'll meet again and the committee will vote on which banner best represents the Q Center and ultimately, the University of Washington. 
 
Right now the following people are on the committee.
 
 
Kathy Hall, NW Center for Public Heath Practice
 
Cathy Schwartz, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
 
James Fesalbon, Dean of Public Health
 
 
 
Ideally, I would like representation from these overlapping categories:
 
 
 
QCenter staff/interns
 
Undergrad student
 
Q Graduate and Professional Students (QGrads)
 
Office of Minority Affairs staff
 
Q Faculty and Staff (QFSUW)
 
 
 
At minimum, I would like five people on the committee, but no more than
nine.  Please respond to me by Friday, 1/7/2011, 5pm so I can then set up a
meeting with you all.  Thanks and Happy New Year!
 
 
 
James Fesalbon
 
Q Faculty and Staff
 
 
 
****************************************************
 
James V Fesalbon, Administrative Manager
 
Office of the Dean, School of Public Health
 
University of Washington
 
1959 NE Pacific St
 
Magnuson Health Sciences Center F361C
 
Box 357230
 
Seattle, WA  98195-7230
 
206-543-1144 Front Desk
 
206-221-5434 Voice Mail
 
206-388-7862 Mobile
 
206-543-3813 FAX
 
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
 
jfesal@uw.edu

Transform Your Life and Theirs: Service Opportunities After College
 
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
 
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
 
Location: The Career Center Lobby (MGH 134)
 
Interested in gaining leadership experience, helping others, and having the adventure of a lifetime? Learn about life-defining service opportunities with the following service-oriented organizations:
 
 Peace Corps
 
Teach For America
 
AmeriCorps
 
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
 
At the event, panelists from these organizations will share their personal
experiences and provide tips on how you can get involved after graduation.
Hear from real people who have dedicated their lives to service and see how
you can make a difference!
 
 
 
Also, don?t miss the Service Opportunities Fair, hosted by the Carlson
Leadership & Public Service Center just before the panel on January 11th!
For more information please visit
http://exp.washington.edu/carlson/mlkday/index.html.
 
 
 
Erin Larsen-Cooper
UW Peace Corps Representative
The Career Center
 
University of Washington
 
134 Mary Gates Hall
 
Phone: 206.616.5801
 
RPCV Uganda '06-'08
 

There are a couple of spots available in the winter quarter Community Literacy Program (English 298A linked with Education 401C).  This is a great opportunity for students considering careers in education to gain both classroom experience nd an opportunity to reflect on and learn from that experience.  The program has also been particularly popular among students interested in policy or 
advocacy (including medicine and law). English 298A can be used toward either the "C" or the "W" requirement, and Education 401 can be used toward requirements in the Education, Learning and Society minor.

ARE YOU A UW STUDENT INTERESTED IN:
* helping public school students succeed?
* getting real world experience to help you choose a major or a career path?
* completing classroom hours for the Education, Learning and Society Minor or for application to a Masters in Teaching program?
* improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation skills?
* Are you looking for an opportunity (in the words of Paul Farmer) to "use what you learn to transform yourself and your community"?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy Program may be just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298A and Education 401C. In English 298 
you'll meet on campus MW 10:30-12:20 in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning effective methods of working with public school students in language arts, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate your thinking about these issues.  English 298A is taught by CLP Director Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill in collaboration with College of Education secondary language arts faculty member Karen Mikolasy.  In EDUC 401C you'll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) at one of our partner public schools in Seattle or Shoreline.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, contact the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill (esoneill@u.washington.edu) for an Education 401C add code.  Once you are registered in Education 401C, you will be able to register for the required linked course, English 298A. English 298 can be used toward either the UW's 10-credit "W" requirement or the 5 credit "Composition" requirement.
 
QUESTIONS?  Additional information is available at the program web site: 
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions.
 
 
 

Quorum - campus-wide literary and performing arts open mic TONIGHT at the Henry, 6:00pm 

Quorum, the monthly campus-wide open mic,
will be TONIGHT (Th 12/9) at 6:00pm in Molly's Cafe in the Henry Art
Gallery.
 
Quorum is open to all acts, including reading original works, performing original or cover music, reciting a favorite piece, or displaying special talents. Just coming to hang out and listen is also encouraged.
 
In summary:
Quorum Open Mic for all UW students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends TOMORROW, Thursday, December 9th
6:00 @ Molly's Cafe (in the Henry Art Gallery)
 
 
-Bricolage Staff

Kimberly Swayze 
swayze@uw.edu

We are seeking students who are interested in serving on the University Disciplinary Committee.  Commitment to serve on
the committee runs from January through December of 2011.  Students should be in good academic standing and should be interested in gaining leadership skills through serving on this University Wide Committee.

The University Disciplinary committee is comprised of students and faculty who have the ability to hear disciplinary cases on behalf of the university. Students who have allegedly violated the Student Conduct Code can appear before the University Disciplinary Committee or to have an informal hearing
with one hearing officer.   Additionally the UDC hears appeals of case in which a student may have been found responsible for a violation of the code but the student has a disagreement with the initial finding or sanctions.

Students are selected at random from those students who identify an interest in the University Disciplinary Committee and then training is provided for those selected.

If interested, please contact 
Elizabeth Higgins
Director
Community Standards and Student Conduct 

http://depts.washington.edu/cssc

higgie@uw.edu

2010 - 2011 ASUW Committee Organizing Rape Education (CORE)
Volunteer Information Form


***ALL APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th 2010 BY 6:00PM***

Thank you for your interest in CORE. As a CORE volunteer, you will participate in an extensive training program that will prepare you to lead the university community in an active and open discussion surrounding sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Through peer education you will not only deepen your knowledge of these issues but will have the opportunity to raise awareness and learn how to support survivors on the University of Washington campus.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to stop by the CORE office (Condon 406), email us at asuwcore@u.washington.edu, or call us at 206-543-4238.



PEER EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

•	It is required that CORE peer educators complete our training program. Training involves a 36 hour time commitment over the span of two quarters.  Training sessions will take place on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, starting January 13, 2011.  There will be no trainings during the week immediately before finals, during finals week, or during spring break.  Due to the importance of each topic covered in training, it is expected that volunteers attend all training sessions. If special circumstances arise, they will be considered on an individual basis.

•	CORE involves a one year and one quarter commitment (winter quarter of 2011 - winter quarter of 2012) from all volunteers (excluding summer quarter).  Many volunteers continue working with CORE for their entire college careers, and participation past the first year is encouraged.

•	During spring quarter, ASUW CORE is responsible for hosting the University of Washington’s annual Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Awareness (SARVA) Month. As a CORE volunteer, you will help lead the SARVA Month Planning Committee in organizing and implementing a variety of events throughout campus.

•	Upon completion of CORE training, peer educators are responsible for co-leading presentations throughout fall quarter 2011and into winter quarter 2012.  Most presentations will occur in the evenings, so evening availability is necessary.


TRAINING PROCESS

Training will consist of interactive discussions, presentations by professionals in the field, readings, role playing, and development of presentation skills. Topics covered include: consent, sex, communication, alcohol, stalking, supporting a survivor, campus and community resources, relationship violence, and sexual harassment in the campus community. Training will thoroughly prepare volunteers to lead their peers in active and open discussions through CORE presentations.


2010 - 2011 ASUW Committee Organizing Rape Education (CORE)
Volunteer Application Form 

Please complete all sections of the application and either return it to the CORE office (Condon 406), the main ASUW office (Condon 410A), or send it to University of Washington/406 Condon Box 352238/Seattle, WA  98195, or e-mail it to asuwcore@u.washington.edu. All forms will be kept confidential.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 206-543-4238 or asuwcore@u.washington.edu.

Part I: Please provide the following information:

•	Name:												

•	Class: FR SO JR SR GR Expected date of graduation:					¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬____________

•	Major (or intended major):									______

•	Local address:											

•	Cell phone number:										______

•	E-mail address:											

•	How did you find out about CORE?								______

•	Do you have other time commitments that would conflict with CORE training?																														

•	Are you available for 36 hours of training during winter and spring quarters?																														

•	Are you available to co-lead at least one CORE presentation per week during fall quarter 2011?																												


Part II: Please answer the following questions in the space provided. You may attach a separate sheet of paper if necessary.

1)	Why do you want to become a CORE peer educator?







2)	What purpose do you think a CORE peer educator should serve?







3)	In what ways could CORE benefit from having you as a peer educator?







4)	What do you think might be some effective ways of addressing the issue of sexual assault and relationship violence on the University of Washington Campus?







5)	Please list any current volunteer work, school, sports, community activities, or involvement in other community programs.







Part III: (Optional) CORE is interested in providing their volunteers with greater opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and campus involvement. Please circle your committee of interest and describe your experience in that area:

Fundraising 		Photography		Publicity and Promotion		Recruitment     

Statistical Analysis	Webmaster	             Other______________

2011 iConference - Early Registration Alert
 
 
The UW Information School invites you and your colleagues at the Department of Communication to attend the sixth annual iConference, which will take place February 8-11, 2011, at the Renaissance Hotel downtown. This is the first time that the University of Washington and Seattle will host faculty,
researchers, students and collaborators from all 28 information schools. The four days will include peer-reviewed papers, posters, and workshops, as well as industry panels with representatives with Seattle's industry leaders.

The iConference is presented by the iCaucus, an association of 28 academic institutions spanning eight countries worldwide dedicated to advancing the information field.
 
 
Attendees who register by December 14 receive a discount on registration. There is also a special "Day Rate" available for attendees who only want to attend portions of the program and a discounted rate for full-time students. The program will include:
 
                            Wednesday, February 9
                           Session 5: Social Media 
 
  * Handling Flammable Materials: Wikipedia Biographies of Living Persons as
     Contentious Objects: Elisabeth Joyce, Brian Butler, Jacqueline Pike
   * Improving Recommendations Using Watching Networks in a Social Tagging
                   System, Danielle Lee, Peter Brusilovsky
* Beyond Promotion and Protection: Creators, Audiences and Common Ground in
              User-Generated Media, Eric Cook , Stephanie Teasle
 
                           Session 12: Social Media
 
 
 
      * Expressing Well-being Online: towards Self-Reflection and Social
         Awareness, Paul Andre, M.C. Schraefel, Alan Dix, Ryen White
              * Finding Social Roles in Wikipedia, Howard Welser
   * Being Networked and Being Engaged: The Impact of Social Networking on
        eCommerce Information, Bernard Jansen, Kate Sobel, Geoff Cook
 
                            Thursday, February 10
                           Session 29: Social Media
 
 
 
    * Migrants' information practices and use of social media in Ireland:
              networks and community, Lee Komito, Jessica Bates
  * The Development of Social Network Analysis Research in Mainland China: A
      Literature Review Perspective, Yuxiang Zhao, Qinghua Zhu, Kewen Wu
   * The Internet is Here: Emergent Coordination and Innovation of Protest
          Forms in Digital Culture, Patrick Underwood, Howard Welser
 
                           Session 33: Social Media
 
 
 
    * Do you believe in love at first sight: Effects of media richness via
    modalities on viewers' overall impressions of online dating profiles,
                    Seoyeon Lee, Yuan Sun, Elizabeth Thiry
* Coordinating the Ordinary: Social Information Uses of Facebook by Adults,
       Donghee Yvette Wohn, Cliff Lampe, Jessica Vitak, Nicole Ellison
    * Blogs: Spinning a Web of Virality, Karine Nahon, Jeff Hemsley, Shawn
                           Walker, Muzammil Hussain
 
             Three more great reasons to attend the iConference:
 
 
     1. Quality and breadth of research ? This year?s CFP was the most
selective ever. With papers and posters spanning design, e-learning, health,
knowledge organization, open access, social media, and more, you?re sure to
           experience much that pertains to your area of expertise.
 
   2. Unparalleled networking opportunities ? the iConference draws fellow
professionals who share your passion and research interests. It?s a dynamic
experience that fosters interaction, spontaneity, reflection, and potential
                                collaboration.
 
     3. Keynotes and industry panels ? In addition to two keynotes from
  visionaries in the field of information science, Colin B. Burke and Susan
Dumais, the conference will also feature industry panels on ?Privacy in the
                          Cloud? and ?Big Data.?
 
  Visit our website for additional details, including a complete conference
              agenda: www.ischools.org/iConference11/2011index/
 
 
    iConference 2011 is hosted by the University of Washington Information
     School. Presenting Sponsors include the National Science Foundation,
   Microsoft Research, Intelius, and Serials Solutions. Additional support
provided by Google, Washington Research Foundation, WebJunction, the Seattle
         Public Library, and the University of Washington Libraries.
 
 
 
 
 
      You are receiving this email because you expressed interest in the
  University of Washington Information School. You may unsubscribe from this
list by replying to this message with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject
                        line. Our mailing address is:
 
 
  The Information School  |  Box 352840  |  Mary Gates Hall, Ste 370
                            Seattle, WA 98195-2840
 
 
              Phone: (206) 685-9937  |  Fax: (206) 616-3152
 
 

AU is a new student-run journal of speculative writing (science fiction,
fantasy, and other related genres).  The ardent student editors have
organized a release party for the first issue that promises to be lots of
fun for afficionadi.


 
The event that has been lauded by our future selves as ‘the best time [we] had
in 2010’ and nearly as fun as the ‘July 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows: Part 2 premiere’ is finally here!
 
 
 
That’s right, the AU Release Party is upon us!
 
 
 
Come one, come all to a night that promises correspondence with the Evil
League of Evil, endless talk of freeze rays and just a hint of Wonderflonium
as we present Joss Whedon’s online masterpiece, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,
and, of course, the release of the only speculative fiction journal on
campus, AU! We have six new entries ready to blow your mind, plus a special
surprise from fantasy author T.A. Barron!
 
 
 
We will be having readings by some of our fabulous contributors, selling
copies of our first issue of AU and singing along to the dulcet tones of Dr.
Horrible. And for those of you who are existing solely on Top Ramen and
hope, come get free bagels provided by Noah’s Bagels!
 
 
But what day of this calendar year should you attend’ And how do you set
your teleport basecode to AWESOME and discover the wonder that is AU’s first
event’ These are very good questions, dear reader! We will have our
extravaganza:
 
 
 
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
 
6 pm
 
Room TBA
 
 
 
Still concerned about where to park your unicorn’ Shoot us an email through
the interwebs at strayingfromreality@gmail.com.
 
 
 
Want to find out more about AU’ Visit us on Facebook at AU: UW speculative
fiction, go to our website at http://strayingfromreality.webs.com/
 
 
 
Mel Wensel
English Advising
(206)543-2634

Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
 
Thinking of teaching as a possible career? 
 
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person? 
 
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline Project during Winter Quarter.  Students attend a seminar once a week and tutor in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours or more (per week) for academic credit.  There are a wide range of seminar topics from "Philosophy for Children," to "Education for Sustainability."
 
 
Here is the comprehensive list of upcoming seminars for winter:
 
Mondays:
- 	Refugee Communities (EDUC 401L)
- 	Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401H & I)
Tuesdays:
- 	General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401E)
- 	Environmental Alternative Spring Break (EDUC 401B)
- 	Non-profits and Youth Education (EDUC 401S)
- 	Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401T)
Wednesdays:
- 	General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401F)
- 	Education for Sustainability (EDUC 401N)
- 	Literacy in the Criminal Justice System (EDUC 401G)
Thursdays:
- 	College Access Project (EDUC 401M)
- 	Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401Q)
- 	Math and Science in K-12 Education (EDUC 401J)
- 	Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401T)
- 	Community-based Leadership (GEN ST 348)
 
Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website here:  http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/inner/2011/winter2011.html
 
All students should attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation prior to the first class session.  You may sign-up and rsvp at:
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/inner/index.html
 
Please contact me at msclaire@uw.edu or pipeline@uw.edu with
additional questions.  We look forward to working with students from every department on campus.

-- 
Claire Peinado Fraczek, Ph.D. Candidate
Graduate Staff Assistant, Pipeline Project
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
_______________________________________________

Winter 2011
Ocean 506 A
Science & Technology News and Feature Writing
Credits: 3
MW, 2:30-3:50
Location: OCN 425
SLN: 16677
Qualifies for W credit
 
Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description:
 
This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates with an advanced experience in science and technology writing.
 
We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature writing, the editorial process, layout and display issues, and freelancing a story.
 
Students develop advanced skills in science news writing through a combination of writing assignments, readings, discussion sessions, writing clinics, and special guest presentations by practicing science writers. Articles developed by students may be considered for publication in
Northwest Science & Technology (www.nwst.org).
 
Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing,  communication, or public outreach positions.
 
Add code required--Email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
 

In honor of World AIDS Day, Peace Corps will be holding a special event on Wednesday, December 1st starting at 5pm in Thomson Hall 135.  Three returned Peace Corps volunteers will share stories from their experiences overseas and their work in the international fight against HIV and AIDS.  In addition, the UW Peace Corps Representative will  be present to provide information on the Peace Corps? application process.  This is great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about global health or the Peace Corps.
 
 
 
Questions?  Contact Erin Larsen-Cooper at pcorps@u.washington.edu.
 
 
 
Erin Larsen-Cooper
UW Peace Corps Representative
Career Center
 
University of Washington
 
134 Mary Gates Hall
 
Phone: 206.616.5801
 
RPCV Uganda '06-'08

The Global Health Resource Center's World Health Cinema film series and the SPARX program present a screening of the exciting and award-winning 2010 documentary, "The Other City".  (poster attached)
 
This documentary examines the causes and reality of HIV in that most unique of cities, the Nation's Capitol and the city with the Nation's highest HIV prevalence (3% and up to 7.5% in black males, 6.5% in the 40-49 year old population).  

See the trailer and info at http://www.theothercity.com 
 
When: World AIDS Day, Wednesday, 12/1,
Where: Health Sciences Building T-639 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
 
The film is 90 minutes; the final 30 minutes are reserved for a discussion of the film and the impact of HIV in Seattle.

This Winter the Department of English is offering a course in language study which should be of particular interest to senior pre-law students, students curious about forensic linguistics, or anybody who wants to know more about the relationship between language and the law.


 
    ENGL 473A -- Winter Quarter 2011
 
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ENGLISH STUDIES: Legal Discourse, Writing, and Rhetoric
Professor Gail Stygall
MW 3:30-5:20
SLN:  13327

No Course Prerequisites; Senior Standing Required
 
This course provides an introduction to the study of law from linguistic and rhetorical perspectives, with a focus on writing and legal documents. We'll explore legal language in civil and criminal contexts, read from trial transcripts, hear from an expert in legal writing, and, I hope, visit a court. We'll also read about the lawyer's role and becoming a lawyer. Assignments will include analyses of legal documents, presentation of legal cases, and a final 
paper analyzing an important legal decision from a linguistic or rhetorical perspective.
 
Textbooks:
Moliterno and Lederer, Law, Law Study, and the Lawyer's Role, 3rd ed.
Solan and Tiersma, Speaking of Crime: The Language of Criminal Justice
Tiersma, Parchment, Paper, Pixels: Law and the Technologies of Communication
Course packet

Mel Wensel
Director of Academic Services
Department of English
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
(206)543-2634
wensel@u.washington.edu

3 credits

No pre-reqs.  

http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/WIN2011/genst.html
 
*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  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. 
 
General Studies 350D, Navigating Career Options, is a 3 credit course and will be offered on the UW Seattle campus in Winter 2011.  This course includes a lecture [max 100 students] and 5 sections [max 20 students per section].  Students register for the lecture [SLN: 13938] and one quiz
section [see time schedule or below for SLN # s].  No re-requisites needed for this course.  This course is open to all undergraduate UW students.
 
Instructors who are team-teaching this course represent The Career Center, Undergraduate Advising, Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, UW Learning Links, College of Engineering and College of Education.  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   a sneak peak is available via the Career
Center online calendar: http://careers.washington.edu/Calendar.  Students and instructors will use the UW online Collect It drop box system for submitting and reviewing assignments, plus participate in activities throughout the course that addresses different learning styles.  Credit will
be awarded based on class attendance, participation, completion of assignments and the final project.  There is no text book for this course.  Course materials will be provided, but most students will need to complete
personality/interest assessments via the UW Counseling Center [$30 for both assessments].  EOP students should see their EOP adviser for taking personality/interest assessments.
 
Course Topics:
 
          Career Options; Job Market
 
          Academic Options & Choosing Majors; Making the Most of your
Undergraduate Experience
 
          Experiential Learning; Internships
 
          Job and Internship Searching; Social Media & Professional
Networking
 
          Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing
 
          Personality & Interests
 
          Values; Finding Passion; Social Justice
 
          Strengths
 
Assignments for this course involve written reflection pieces, informational interviews & write ups, career and academic research assignments, personality and interest assessments, career/academic event review write-ups, resume and cover letter development and a final project.
 
Lecture [D]   SLN: 13938 - Tuesdays, 3:30-4:50pm, MGH 389
 
Quiz Section [DA]   SLN: 13939 - Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:50am, MGH 271
 
Quiz Section [DB]   SLN: 13940 - Wednesdays, 3:30-4:50pm, MGH 284
 
Quiz Section [DC]   SLN: 13941 - Thursdays, 10:30am-11:50am, SAV 162
 
Quiz Section [DD]   SLN: 13942 - Thursdays, 1:30-2:50pm, MGH 284
 
Quiz Section [DE]   SLN: 13943 - Thursdays, 3:30-4:50pm, MGH 288
 
 
 
Questions   please contact Patrick Chidsey at The Career Center; 134 Mary Gates Hall: 206.616.5803; chidsey [at] uw.edu
 
 

Are you an Undergraduate Researcher who wants to make a difference for other students on campus? APPLY by NOV. 29 to be an UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH LEADER!
 
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and experienced undergraduate researchers, scholars and artists from all disciplines to be student leaders for the 2010-11 academic year. Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) will be pivotal in connecting undergraduates to URP. The goal for URLs is to increase awareness and participation of undergrads in research from a range of disciplines (e.g.,
humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc). The URL time commitment will be flexible, 1-2 hours/wk on average and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
 
URL Responsibilities:
->  Represent undergraduate research at the UW
->  Assist URP with student-focused outreach and program events and materials
->  Participate in tabling events, workshops, panels, and the annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium
->  Partner with URP staff and other URLs to propose and conduct a student-led project
->  Attend an initial orientation and training and quarterly gatherings with URP staff
 
URL Benefits:
->  Opportunity to make an impact on the educational experience of your peers and to make a difference for future undergraduate researchers
->  Invaluable outreach and leadership experience for Resume/CV building
->  Developing your leadership potential by organizing and participating in outreach events
->  Professional development workshops
->  Practicing your public speaking by talking about and promoting undergraduate research to student groups
->  Networking with students, faculty, and staff on and off campus
->  Receive a nifty URL sweatshirt and professional and personalized nametag
 
URLs will be selected based on recommendation and interest. URLs must be current UW undergraduates or 2009-10 graduates involved in research, scholarship or creative activities. The URL application and requested materials are attached and also on our website at:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/.
 
Application DEADLINE: Nov. 29, 2010
 
Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu
___________________________
Undergraduate Research Program
120 Mary Gates Hall
urp@uw.edu   206.543.4282
www.washington.edu/research/urp
 

Are you an Undergraduate Researcher who wants to make a difference for other students on campus? APPLY by NOV. 29 to be an UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH LEADER!
 
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and experienced undergraduate researchers, scholars and artists from all disciplines to be student leaders for the 2010-11 academic year. Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) will be pivotal in connecting undergraduates to URP. The goal for URLs is to increase awareness and participation of undergrads in research from a range of disciplines (e.g.,
humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc). The URL time commitment will be flexible, 1-2 hours/wk on average and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
 
URL Responsibilities:
->  Represent undergraduate research at the UW
->  Assist URP with student-focused outreach and program events and materials
->  Participate in tabling events, workshops, panels, and the annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium
->  Partner with URP staff and other URLs to propose and conduct a student-led project
->  Attend an initial orientation and training and quarterly gatherings with URP staff
 
URL Benefits:
->  Opportunity to make an impact on the educational experience of your peers and to make a difference for future undergraduate researchers
->  Invaluable outreach and leadership experience for Resume/CV building
->  Developing your leadership potential by organizing and participating in outreach events
->  Professional development workshops
->  Practicing your public speaking by talking about and promoting undergraduate research to student groups
->  Networking with students, faculty, and staff on and off campus
->  Receive a nifty URL sweatshirt and professional and personalized nametag
 
URLs will be selected based on recommendation and interest. URLs must be current UW undergraduates or 2009-10 graduates involved in research, scholarship or creative activities. The URL application and requested materials are attached and also on our website at:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/.
 
Application DEADLINE: Nov. 29, 2010
 
Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu
___________________________
Undergraduate Research Program
120 Mary Gates Hall
urp@uw.edu   206.543.4282
www.washington.edu/research/urp
 

  Winter 2011
  Ocean 506 A
  Science & Technology News and Feature Writing
  Credits: 3
  MW, 2:30-3:50
  Location: OTB 205
  SLN: 16677
  Qualifies for W credit
  
  Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
  616-4826
  illman@u.washington.edu
  
  Course Description:
  
  This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates with an advanced experience in science and technology writing.
  
  We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature writing, the editorial process, layout and display issues, and freelancing. Students develop advanced skills in science news writing through a combination of writing assignments, readings, discussion sessions, writing 
clinics, and special guest presentations by practicing science writers. Articles developed by students may be considered for publication in Northwest Science & Technology (www.nwst.org).
  
  Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing, communication, or public outreach activities.
  
  Add code required--Email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
  
  --------------------------------------------------------------
  Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
  Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
  http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
  Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA 98195-7940
  206-616-4826

illman@u.washington.edu

We are recruiting Communication majors to serve as tutor-mentors for our Gen Studies 101 Sports Media classes. We really need Communication majors to help tutor and mentor students struggling with complex issues of race, class, gender and sports media.

Gain Experience and Make a Difference
 
The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning seminar titled EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education for Winter Quarter 2011. This weekly seminar will introduce junior and senior Communication students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what
they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become
independent learners.
 
? Seminar begins 2nd week of Winter Quarter,  January 10, 2011 in MGH 288
? Seminar will meet on Mondays from 4-5 PM (section H) or from 5:30-6:30PM
(section I)
? Tutoring will take place on campus
? Receive 2 credits for working with one student
? Receive 3 credits for working with two students
? A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion
of the seminar
 
 
For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at:
 
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 
Tutor-Mentor * 2-3 Credits * EDUC 401
Current syllabus available for review at:
 
http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/

Winter 2011
Ocean 506 A
Science & Technology News and Feature Writing
Credits: 3
MW, 2:30-3:50
Location: OTB 205
SLN: 16677
Qualifies for W credit
 
Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description:
 
This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates with 
an advanced experience in science and technology writing.
 
We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by 
journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature writing, 
the editorial process, layout and display issues, and freelancing. Students 
develop advanced skills in science news writing through a combination of 
writing assignments, readings, discussion sessions, writing clinics, and 
special guest presentations by practicing science writers. Articles developed 
by students may be considered for publication in Northwest Science & Technology 
(www.nwst.org).
 
Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as 
well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing, 
communication, or public outreach activities.
 
Add code required--Email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

The UW's undergraduate literary journal invites you to submit to *Signature*, the quarterly offshoot of Bricolage. We are interested in seeing a variety of fiction, poetry, and visual arts submissions under this issue's theme of 
"Decompose."  Use it prominently or discreetly, as a subject, title, or visible element, or however inspiration strikes you. Interpretation is completely up to the artists, so spend time meditating and ruminating, start conversations or writing groups, and just have fun with it.
 
We expect many contributions, so please take the time necessary to create something worth sharing. Submissions are due Friday, November 19 to our email address, bricouw@gmail.com, and the entries selected for the issue will be published in early December.
 
 
If you have something you wish to submit that does not fall under the realm of "Decompose", feel free to submit it to Bricolage proper, which has a separate due date of January 7.  Thank you, and happy writing!
 
Bricolage staff 2010-11
bricouw@gmail.com

Former homeschoolers, a new RSO on campus is looking for you! 
 
My name is Nicole Guenther and over the past few months I have been developing the Homeschool Advocacy Project at UW. The main goals of the RSO are to assist currently homeschooled students through the college application process and to raise awareness about homeschooling in the UW community. We'll be hosting Homeschool Admissions Day in April, coordinating
the Homeschoolers at UW Scholarship in the summer, and potentially mentoring/tutoring local homeschooled students. New ideas are welcome as well! 
 
If the project sounds interesting, you can check out our
website, www.homeschooltocollege.webs.com.  You're also invited to our meeting on Wedn! esday, November 10th at 6 pm, in Savery 162.  
 
We're looking for UW students of all ages, from all kinds of homeschooling backgrounds. If you're already busy and concerned about a large time commitment, don't worry - you can be as involved in the project as you want to be, and you won't get roped into more obligations than you feel comfortable with. You also don't need to have unusual knowledge about the
college application process, just your personal experience and an interest in learning more and helping others.
 
Please pass this message along to any list-serves on campus or any friends who you think might be interested. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone who attends! If you have any questions feel free to contact me at hapuw@uw.edu.
 

Nicole Guenther
Homeschool Advocacy Project at UW
hapuw@uw.edu
 

Undergraduate students: 
 
Are you interested in international studies and business?  Foreign language?  Study abroad?   Attend an upcoming Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) Program information session to learn how to put those interests to use and get a competitive advantage in the job market.
 
CISB is an award-winning, nationally-ranked program for undergraduate Foster School business students who want to become global business leaders. CISB gives business students the academic and real-world preparation they need for a global business career through immersion in a foreign culture,
study/work abroad, practical experience, language study and leadership skill development. 
 
Attend an information session on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 3:30 p.m., Paccar 297. 
 
Web:  http://foster.washington.edu/academics/cisb/
 
Email:  cisb@u.washington.edu. 
 
Deanna Fryhle 
Program Adviser 
Certificate of International Studies in Business Program (CISB) 
Michael G. Foster School of Business 
University of Washington 
T:  206.543-5985/ F:  206.616-8225
 
E:  cisb@u.washington.edu 
137 Mackenzie Hall 
Box 353200
Seattle, WA  98195-3200
 
foster.washington.edu
 

Dear Members of the University Community,
 
The 2011 Distinguished Teaching Awards Selection Committee invites nominations for the Distinguished Teaching Awards, Excellence in Teaching Awards, S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award, and the James D. Clowes Award for the Advancement of Learning Communities.
 
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to write.  Nominations of past candidates are welcome.  Self-nominations are not accepted.  Previous recipients are ineligible.
 
Distinguished Teaching Award - is given once during the individual's lifetime, honors several instructors based on a number of criteria, including but not limited to the ability to engage students both within and outside the classroom; innovative course and curriculum design; ability to rouse independent and original thinking in students and mastery of the
subject matter.*
 
Excellence in Teaching Award - is given to two graduate teaching assistants for their demonstration of extraordinary ability in the teaching and learning process as a graduate teaching assistant.
 
S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award - thanks to a generous gift from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, is given annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in community-based instruction, including public service internships and community partnership projects.
Faculty within the University of Washington are eligible to receive the Munro Award.
 
James D. Clowes for the Advancement of Learning Communities - honors a faculty or staff member who has a record of helping students learn to function as a learning community while extending their work beyond the classroom into community/internationals contexts.  This includes sustaining
and renewing students' efforts at creating peer-designed-and-facilitated learning groups.
 
Nominations are accept via web only.  To begin the nomination process, we ask that you submit your online form at
http://www.washington.edu/uaa/teachingacademy/awards.html. 

The deadline for all submissions is Friday, December 17, 2010, 5pm.
 
For questions regarding the awards process, please call 206-221-3811 or email dta@u.washington.edu.
 
 
Ed Taylor
Vice Provost and Dean
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
 
 
* To submit a nomination for either UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, please refer to each campus's individual nomination process which can be found at: UW Bothell: http://www.uwb.edu/academic/teaching/uwb_awards.xhtml
UW Tacoma: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/academic_affairs/dta.html
 

ARE YOU A UW STUDENT INTERESTED IN:
* helping public school students succeed?
* getting real world experience to help you choose a major or a career path?
* completing classroom hours for the Education, Learning and Society Minor or for application to a Masters in Teaching program?
* improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation skills?
* Are you looking for an opportunity (in the words of Paul Farmer) to "use what you learn to transform yourself and your community"?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy Program may be just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298A and Education 401C. In English 298 you'll meet on campus MW 10:30-12:20 in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning effective methods of working with public school students in language arts, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate your thinking about these issues.  English 298A is taught by CLP Director Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill in collaboration with College of Education secondary language arts faculty member Karen Mikolasy.  In EDUC 401C you'll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) at one of our partner public schools in Seattle or Shoreline.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, contact the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill (esoneill@u.washington.edu) for an Education 401C add code.  Once you are registered in Education 401C, you will be able to register for the required linked course, English 298A. English 298 can be used toward either the UW's 10-credit "W" requirement or the 5 credit "Composition" requirement.
 
QUESTIONS?  Additional information is available at the program web site: faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions.
 
 

Pacific West Graduate School Fair
November 2nd, 2010
10am-2pm, MGH Commons
http://careers.washington.edu/Events/Grad-Fair

Re: the Pacific West Graduate School Fair, to focus on programs and institutions from the Pacific West exclusively - that's Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California and Alaska programs only.

Emma O'Neill
Events Coordinator
(206) 543-9109 direct
econeill@uw.edu
The Career Center
University of Washington
main: (206) 543-0535
134 Mary Gates Hall * Box 352810 * Seattle, WA 98195
http://careers.washington.edu
 

The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) is interested in making the registration tools available via MyUW more useable and easy to understand. They are looking for student users of MyUW to participate over the next few weeks in a focus group and provide input for the upcoming video tutorial for using MyUW. This is an opportunity to tell OUR what you would like to see and learn in that tutorial.
 
If interested, please fill out the survey at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/wtwynn/114193. If you are selected you will receive a confirmation email within 3 business days of your submission and selected participants will receive a $10 credit on their Husky cards upon completion of the focus group.
 
If you have any questions, please contact me or Fang Lin (fanglin@uw.edu) for more information.
 
Dowell Eugenio
Academic Adviser, Informatics
 
University of Washington
Information Schoool
email: deugen3@uw.edu
phone: 206.616.8721
 
 

URP INFORMATION SESSIONS & ADVISING: Getting ready to start research?
The Undergraduate Research Program information sessions let you know how to get 
started on your search and help you identify resources available for the 
undergraduate researcher. To register, please visit: 
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/infosessions.html
 
Autumn Quarter Information Sessions:
* Friday, October 08, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in MGH 120
* Thursday, October 14, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, in OUGL 220
* Friday, October 15, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, in OUGL 220
 
Need a little more assistance? After attending an information session or if you 
have questions during your research experience, come in for one-on-one 
advising. Autumn Quarter URP Advising hours are Thursdays 2-4pm and Fridays 
11am-1pm or you may email us at urp@uw.edu to set up an appointment.
 
 
Best,
 
URP Staff
-- 
Undergraduate Research Program
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
VM: 206.543.4282/206.616.2168
FAX: 206.616.4389
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/

The University of Washington's Office of Information Management
(http://www.washington.edu/uwit/im/) is seeking student participation and feedback on the tuition statement at UW. We're interested in putting together a few focus group sessions at the beginning of October with students about what works well, what doesn't work at all, and everything in between when it comes to these systems.
 
When
 
We are holding 2 sessions.  Participants can select the session that best fits their schedule.
 
         October 27th from 12:00 PM-2:00PM
 
         October 27th from 5:30PM-7:30PM
 
 
 
Where
 
Both sessions will be held in the UW Tower (4333 Brooklyn Ave NE). Specific room location will be shared in advance with participants after they select a date.
 
 
 
Why
Not only will student feedback help modernize and improve existing systems, the responses will be part of building the Kuali Student project (http://student.kuali.org/), which is an initiative to implement "community source" student service systems. This is also an opportunity for students to participate in a research study and make a difference to the UW community.
 
What
Focus groups are structured conversations with 6 to 8 other people, which often last between one and two hours. There are open-ended questions that are meant to prompt feedback, moderated by one of the project team members to help enable a constructive dialog. Some sessions may have website
modification prototypes or current system walkthroughs. Participation is completely voluntary and responses will be kept confidential by the research team.
 
Who
We are looking for current UW students (undergrad, grad, distance, professional) from as many programs and disciplines to participate in one of these focus groups. The time commitment would be 1 to 2 hours at the beginning of October (must be available to come to the main UW campus
in-person), and then ideally be able to participate 2 to 3 hours a month for a few months for follow-up feedback, though this is not required. If you cannot participate in October, but you might be available at another time, please let us know as well.
 
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the team at sisinput@uw.edu. Please feel free to forward this information on to any additional students who may be interested. We are interested in a diverse sampling of students as possible.
 
Taryn Lee 
Program Operations Specialist 
Information Management 
University of Washington, Box 359565
 
206.543.0078, Skype: taryn.e.lee
 
 
 tarynlee@u.washington.edu

Follow this link to learn more about the resources which are available:

http://depts.washington.edu/counsels/services/groupc/groupc.html

The Counseling Center exists to support UW students in all aspects of their development. We provide personal counseling, career counseling, study skills assistance, and other services to currently-enrolled UW students. The Counseling Center also provides consultation to faculty, staff, and parents who have concerns about a student. 

Students who seek services at the Counseling Center will initially meet with a counselor for an intake appointment. During the intake appointment, you will have a chance to discuss your personal concerns and expectations from the counseling process. If it appears that the Counseling Center would be the most appropriate place for you to receive further assistance, you and the intake counselor will determine which of our services might best suit your needs. These services may include: individual, couple, or group counseling; career counseling and/or career assessments; referral for assessment and treatment for alcohol or other drug abuse; and/or referral to other community resources.

http://depts.washington.edu/counsels/services/groupc/groupc.html

Join us in Mary Gates Hall 120 from 12 to 4pm on Thursday, September 30th
for this unique opportunity to get to know our programs and staff and enjoy
free popcorn and these fabulous info sessions:
  
  *  12:30 - 1:30 pm: Scholarships 101: Funding Your Academic, Leadership,
     and Service Experiences
  *  1:30 - 2:30 pm: Community Engagement 101: Volunteering in Schools and
     Non-profit Organizations
  *  2:30 - 3:30 pm: Research 101: How to Plan, Design, and Fund Your UW
     Research Experience
  
-         Engage with your community through the Carlson Leadership & Public
Service Center, the Pipeline Project, or Jumpstart
 
-         Deepen your academic inquiry through the Undergraduate Research
Program or the Mary Gates Endowment for Students
 
-         Clarify your goals and aspirations by working with the Office of
Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, & Awards
 
-         Embrace your entrepreneurial and civic spirit as a Mary Gates
Scholar
 
-         Go global with the help of a Global Opportunities or Fritz
Scholarship
  
 
     All members of the UW community are welcome!
 
 

Catherine Rizos
Global Opportunities Adviser
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
206.543.4170
crizos@u.washington.edu
http://goglobal.washington.edu/
 

The University of Washington's Office of Information Management (http://www.washington.edu/uwit/im/) is seeking student participation and feedback on the tuition statement at UW. We're interested in putting together a few focus group sessions at the beginning of October with
students about what works well, what doesn't work at all, and everything in between when it comes to these systems.
 
When:
 
We are holding 2 sessions.  Participants can select the session that best fits their schedule.
 
-         October 6th from 12:00 PM-2:00PM
 
-          October 7th from 5:30PM-7:30PM 
 
Where:
 
Both sessions will be held in the UW Tower (4333 Brooklyn Ave NE). Specific room location will be shared in advance with participants after they select a date.
 
Why:

Not only will student feedback help modernize and improve existing systems, the responses will be part of building the Kuali Student project (http://student.kuali.org/), which is an initiative to implement "community source" student service systems. This is also an opportunity for students to
participate in a research study and make a difference to the UW community.
 
What:

Focus groups are structured conversations with 6 to 8 other people, which often last between one and two hours. There are open-ended questions that are meant to prompt feedback, moderated by one of the project team members
to help enable a constructive dialog. Some sessions may have website modification prototypes or current system walkthroughs. Participation is completely voluntary and responses will be kept confidential by the research
team.
 
Who:

We are looking for current UW students (undergrad, grad, distance, professional) from as many programs and disciplines to participate in one of these focus groups. The time commitment would be 1 to 2 hours at the beginning of October (must be available to come to the main UW campus
in-person), and then ideally be able to participate 2 to 3 hours a month for a few months for follow-up feedback, though this is not required. If you cannot participate in October, but you might be available at another time,
please let us know as well.
 
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the team at sisinput@uw.edu. Please feel free to forward this information on to any additional students who may be interested. We are interested in a diverse sampling of students as possible.- 
 
Taryn Lee 
Program Operations Specialist 
Information Management 
University of Washington, Box 359565 
206.543.0078, Skype: taryn.e.lee

tarynlee@u.washington.edu 

We are having our First-Annual Students with children mixer to start of the Dawg-daze.

AN EVENT WHERE STUDENT-PARENTS CAN CONNECT
WITH OTHERS FOR NETWORKING, ADVICE OR PLAY-DATES!

WHERE: UW-Seattle, Sylvan Theater (where the UW Columns can
be found)
WHEN: Friday, September 24, 2010, 4-6 p.m.
FEATURING: Live performance by the Blind Cartographers

Food, drinks and live entertainment will be provided. Come and
hang out! Sylvan Theater is an enclosed area so the kids can run
around and we will have a balloon maker and friendly games.

Shiboney Dumo
President for  The Organization of Student-Parents at the University of Washington
uwspo@uw.edu

Did you know that there is a space specifically designed for Student Parents on campus?  The Student Parent Resource Center just moved into its new space in room 180 Schmitz Hall.   One of the main services we have available for UW Student Parents is the University of Washington Childcare Assistance Program.  The Childcare Assistance Program provides financial assistance to
help low income student parents pay for childcare costs.  The Priority deadline for the Childcare Assistance Application for the 2010- 2011 year is  May 28, 2010. However we encourage students to apply even if they have missed this deadline.

Diana Herrmann
 
Student Parent Resource Coordinator
 
 http://www.washington.edu/students/osfa/currentug/child.care.html

Summer Quarter at the UW provides multiple opportunities for students
interested in video art and video production. No prerequisites and no prior
experience required!
Art 280 Media/Time/Technology Art 
 
Full-term TTH 110 - 430
SLN 10134
Instructor: Tivon Rice
 
Introduces digital media in contemporary visual arts and the exploration of
images in space and time. From non-linear video editing to real-time,
interactive installation. Includes performance art, environmental art, sound
art, light art, video art, and kinetic art in a hands-on studio environment.
 
DXARTS 450 Digital Video Foundations
 
A-term MTWTh 12:40 - 3:20
SLN 10868
Instructor: Annabel Castro
 
B-term MTWTh 9:40 - 12:20
SLN 10869
Instructor: Maja Petric
 
Digital video studio designed towards the individual creation of
experimental short films and video art. Emphasis on art-making, conceptual
thinking, and experimentation. Focuses on core generative processes of
digital film, including preproduction, production, and presentation.
Students work individually and in small teams.
 
DXARTS 495 Production Studio
 
A-term W  9:40 - 12:20 F 9:40 - 4:30
SLN 10874
Instructor: Noel Paul
 
Stereoscopic Cinema Production Studio
Enrollment information: send email to noelpaul@u.washington.edu
 
Drama 406 Digital Cinema Production
 
A-term MW 9:00 - 12:50
SLN 13780
 
Explores applied narrative film grammar and cinematic technique. Covers
operations of digital cinema equipment including cameras, cinema lighting,
and editing software such as Final Cut Studio. Includes lab where students
work in a professional motion picture crew structure to implement principles
of cinematic narrative and gain experience directing actors on screen.  
 
 Cynthia Caci 
ccaci@u.washington.edu

There are awards for individuals, student groups, and advisers - deadline to niominate is April 29.

Has your student organization (RSO) done something outstanding this year?
 
Apply for Student Organization Awards by April 29.
 
Best RSO Program: 
Apply at  - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67320
 
Best RSO Website: 
Apply at - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67310
 
Collaborative RSO Program: 
Apply at - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/99555
 
Community Commitment & Involvement: 
Apply at - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/99559
 
HUB Hall of Fame Activities:
Apply at - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67376
 
Vision & Values Student Leadership: 
Apply at  - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/99561
 
Adviser of the Year: 
Apply at  - https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/99554
 
Application Deadline: April 29.
Award recipients get their names engraved on plaques in the (old and new)
HUB.
 
Jennifer Kiest
Student Activities Adviser
206.543.2380 
depts.washington.edu/sao
 

Open Forum on Changes in Mary Gates Hall - April 21st, 4:30pm 



This summer, the University of Washington’s goal of serving students in a
more seamless way will take another step forward. Construction in the
Computing Resource Center on the first floor of Mary Gates Hall will begin
in July to make possible the co-location of some programs in the Office of
Minority Affairs and Diversity and Undergraduate Academic Affairs. Programs
that complement one another but currently are located across campus from
each other will be housed in Mary Gates Hall, providing students a logical
path to key student resources from the time they enter the University to the
time they graduate.

 

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a public forum to answer
questions about the upcoming moves and construction. The forum will be held
Wednesday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center on the first floor of
Mary Gates Hall.

 

Addressing questions will be:

-         Sheila Edwards-Lange, vice president and vice provost of Office of
Minority Affairs and Diversity

-         Eric S. Godfrey, vice president and vice provost of Student Life

-         Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs

-         Kelli Trosvig, interim vice president and vice provost of UW
Information Technology

-         Cynthia Fugate, associate dean of the University Libraries

-         A representative from the Office of Planning and Budgeting,
Capital Resource Planning

 

Programs that will be co-located include:

-         The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s Counseling Services
with Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support Programs in Undergraduate
Academic Affairs.

-         The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity-s Early
Identification Program, McNair Program, and Louis Stokes Alliance for
Minority Participation Program with the Center for Experiential Learning.

Open Forum on Changes in Mary Gates Hall - April 21st, 4:30pm 



This summer, the University of Washington’s goal of serving students in a
more seamless way will take another step forward. Construction in the
Computing Resource Center on the first floor of Mary Gates Hall will begin
in July to make possible the co-location of some programs in the Office of
Minority Affairs and Diversity and Undergraduate Academic Affairs. Programs
that complement one another but currently are located across campus from
each other will be housed in Mary Gates Hall, providing students a logical
path to key student resources from the time they enter the University to the
time they graduate.

 

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a public forum to answer
questions about the upcoming moves and construction. The forum will be held
Wednesday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center on the first floor of
Mary Gates Hall.

 

Addressing questions will be:

-         Sheila Edwards-Lange, vice president and vice provost of Office of
Minority Affairs and Diversity

-         Eric S. Godfrey, vice president and vice provost of Student Life

-         Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs

-         Kelli Trosvig, interim vice president and vice provost of UW
Information Technology

-         Cynthia Fugate, associate dean of the University Libraries

-         A representative from the Office of Planning and Budgeting,
Capital Resource Planning

 

Programs that will be co-located include:

-         The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s Counseling Services
with Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support Programs in Undergraduate
Academic Affairs.

-         The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity-s Early
Identification Program, McNair Program, and Louis Stokes Alliance for
Minority Participation Program with the Center for Experiential Learning.

The Undergraduate Research Program is recruiting Volunteers for this
year's 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium happening on Friday, May
21st from noon - 5pm in Mary Gates Hall. Our Volunteers are critical to the
success of the Symposium, and we invite you to Volunteer and to forward this
announcement on.
 
Here is the link to sign-up for volunteer shifts:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/volunteer.html. Volunteers can
sign-up for multiple shifts as long as the times do not conflict.
 
Thank you for your support of the UW Undergraduate Research Program and the Research Symposium!

Tracy
 
Tracy Nyerges, MSW
Special Programs Coordinator & Adviser
Undergraduate Research Program
Center for Experiential Learning
Ph: 206.685.4240
Email: tnyerges@uw.edu

We are very excited to introduce an initiative called the UW
Student Advocacy Alliance.  The program is a result of many months of
discussions with student leaders, faculty, staff, and advisers.  The
Alliance is recruiting a team of 20 emerging student leaders to create
strategies that help cultivate a  campus culture of respectful interaction
and civil dialogue.  The ultimate direction of the Alliance will be
determined by the team of participating students.


Applications are available at:
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/cmcoop/98908.  Deadline for
applications is Thursday, April 22.
 
Lincoln Johnson 
llj@u.washington.edu


UW Student Advocacy Alliance
Community in Controversy
Civility in Conflict

Program Purpose
•	To develop a team of leaders who will help cultivate a campus culture of respectful interaction and civil dialogue.

Program Goals – Students will:
•	Deepen their understanding of conflict, including why, when and how it occurs. 
•	Develop awareness of their own and others response to controversy and conflict.
•	Develop skills that enable them to proactively navigate conflict, engage peers in controversial issues, and facilitate civil dialogue.

Learning Outcomes – Students will:
1.	Identify their own emotional responses to moments of controversy and conflict.
2.	Recognize the social, economic, cultural and ethnic perspectives of others.
3.	Develop awareness of the factors which influence conflict between groups of people (e.g., historical, social, economic, cultural factors).
4.	Identify areas of commonalities that exist among students to foster dialogue.
5.	Differentiate strategies for engaging others in respectful dialogue about controversial or conflicting ideas.
6.	Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication such as active listening, attending and reflecting skills.
7.	Facilitate group discussions with peers and others.
8.	Utilize group organizing and community engagement techniques to bring together diverse coalitions of people for respectful engagement.

Program Outcomes – Students will:
•	Create an action plan of how to implement creative and constructive dialogues among diverse populations.
•	Identify how to drive the project forward.
•	Be able to pass along the knowledge and insights gained to their peers.

The UW Student Advocacy Alliance is offering 20 emerging student leaders a unique opportunity to work collectively in developing action plans and strategies to cultivate a campus culture of respectful dialogue about controversial and conflicting ideas.  The Alliance is a purposeful approach to creating and sustaining dialogue around difficult topics.
Expectations of Alliance students:
•	Registered student at UW-Seattle for 2010-2011.
•	Attend a 2-day retreat, November 5-7, 2010.
•	Attend organizational & team building sessions May 26 & October 13 (time tbd).
•	Meet monthly throughout academic year.

Apply by April 22 to be part of the inaugural cohort.  Interviews to be scheduled in late April/early May.  Applications are available at: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/cmcoop/98908.


Innovative	   Revolutionary		Intentional

UW School of ART
Sale of Student and Alumni Work

Jacob lawrence Gallery - ART 132
April 13, 2010 - 10:00am - 7:00pm
April 14, 2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

CASH | CHECK | VISA | MASTERCARD

BuyART is sponsored by the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Art Advising, and the ArtsLink Student Advisory Board. All proceeds will benefit the student and alumni artists and support programs offered in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery.

If you are interested in earning a certificate in International Development and Management please join us at the following information sessions to learn more about this program:
 
April 7 (Wednesday) from 12:30 to 1:20 in Parrington Hall, room 306.
 
The International Development Policy and Management Certificate Program (IDCP) is designed to be incorporated into your graduate studies during your second and/or final year in school.  Our one-year International Development Policy Certificate Program gives you the tools and frameworks needed for addressing pressing international issues in developing countries.  The program explores the root causes of unique problems, and the social, economic, and political contexts in which they occur.
 
All application materials are due by April 15th at 5pm, either in the Evans School Student Services Office (109 Parrington Hall), or emailed to devcert@u.washington.edu
 
Further information can be found at this link:
 
http://evans.washington.edu/courses-degrees/certificates/international-development
 
 
Application materials can be found at this link:
http://www.evans.washington.edu/prospective-students/apply/international-development
 
 
If you are unable to attend the session, but would like to learn more about IDCP, please don't hesitate to contact me.
 
Thank you.
 
Alexandra (Alix) Furness
Manager of International Programs
Evans School of Public Affairs
109A Parrington Hall
(206) 616-1618
aef4@u.washington.edu
www.evans.washington.edu
 
 

With more than 90 companies and organizations currently registered to attend, and more expected to register between now and the event date, your students and alumni won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect face-to-face with hiring representatives about part-time, full-time and internship opportunities with their organizations.

A marketing campaign will get underway once Spring Quarter begins, but in the meantime, your assistance in helping us get the date saved with your students is greatly appreciated!
 
UW Seattle Spring Career  Fair
Wednesday, April 14  th
3-7 pm, HUB Ballrooms
 
For a complete list of the   more than 90 attending organizations, and tips on how to prepare, please visit http://careers.washington.edu/Spring-Career-Fair .
 
Questions?  Contact career  events@uw.edu or 206.543.0535

Emma O'Neill
Events Coordinator
(206) 543-9109 direct
econeill@uw.edu

The Career Center
University of Washington
main: (206) 543-0535
134 Mary Gates Hall * Box 352810 * Seattle, WA 98195

http://careers.washington.edu 

Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award
 
Named for one of Seattle's foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson 
Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students (junior or senior 
undergraduates) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the 2010 Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on April 28th.
 
The application deadline for the 2010 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership 
Award is Monday, April 12, 2010.  Details about eligibility and complete 
application instructions can be found on the Carlson Center's website: 
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonleaders.html
 
If you would like to nominate a student for the award, please contact 
Michaelann Jundt directly (206.685.2705 or mjundt@u.washington.edu) by 
Wednesday, April 7th.  The student will be contacted by the Carlson Center and invited to apply for the award.

Do you like watching TV? Come watch TV in our research labs and get paid!
The UW Vision+Cognition Group is looking for volunteers for a research study involving TV viewing. You will be asked to watch TV while fast-forwarding through commercials.
CONTACT: jytlin@u.washington.edu (Jeffrey Lin)   
 

Are you interested in $10/hour and potentially $5 more and a chocolate
bar for good performance for watching TV episodes of shows like 30
Rock, Scrubs, Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons or The Office? You even
get to skip the commercials!

Please contact Jeffrey Lin at:

jytlin@u.washington.edu

If you are interested in this research opportunity.


--
Jeffrey Y. Lin
Department of Psychology, Cognition & Perception
University of Washington
Box 351525
Seattle, WA 98195


 

Spring Celebration of Service & Leadership - students invited to present thier work

What is your story?
 
All University of Washington students are invited to share their stories of 
community involvement by participating in the Spring Celebration of Service & 
Leadership on the afternoon of April 28, 2010.
 
The Spring Celebration highlights students' work with and in our communities 
through a gallery of student projects.  This is an opportunity for you to 
present your work in a visual display and discuss what you do in the community 
with other students, faculty, community partners, and civic and university 
leaders.
 
Learn more by visiting 
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/springcelebration/index.html or by going 
directly to the Spring Celebration gallery of student projects application form 
at:
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jodene/92913
 
Any questions or concerns can be addressed to sprcele@uw.edu
 
The Spring Celebration is co-sponsored by the Carlson Leadership & Public 
Service Center, Jumpstart, the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, and the 
Pipeline Project, all units in the Center for Experiential Learning and part of 
Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
 
We hope to see you on April 28th!
 

| Michaelann Jundt | University of Washington | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
| Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center | 
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/
| Jumpstart | http://depts.washington.edu/jstart/

Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
  Thinking of teaching as a possible career?  Would you like to make a
difference in the life of a young person?
 
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by the Pipeline
Project during Spring Quarter.  Students attend a seminar once a week
and tutor in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours
or more (per week) for academic credit.  There are a wide range of
seminar topics from "Education for Sustainability," to "College Access
Project."  Here is a comprehensive list of upcoming seminars for
spring:
 
Mondays:
 
     * Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401G, H, I)
     * Refugee Communities (EDUC 401L)
     * Creative Writing (EDUC 401K)
     * Education for Sustainability (EDUC 401O)
 
Tuesdays:
 
     * General K-12 (EDUC 401B)
     * College Access Project (EDUC 401N)
     * Literacy in the Criminal Justice System (EDUC 401F)
 
Wednesdays:
 
     * General K-12 (EDUC 401E)
     * Middle School: Working with At-Risk Youth (EDUC 401M)
 
Thursdays:
 
     * Math and Science (EDUC 401J)
     * Service learning through the Lens of Literacy Through
Photography (EDUC 401Q)
     * Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401S)
     * Pathways to Teaching (EDUC 401U)
     * Teachers Without Borders (EDUC 401V)
 
Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website
here:  http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/inner/2010/spring2010.html
 
Please contact me at msclaire@uw.edu with additional questions.  We
look forward to working with students from every department on campus.
 
Best,
Claire
 
-- 
Claire Peinado Fraczek, Ph.D. Candidate
Graduate Staff Assistant, Pipeline Project
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington

Student Fiscal Services will be offering two different types of tax classes to students over the next couple of months. We offer separate tax workshops for U.S. Residents and for International students because of different IRS requirements for each group.
 
Tax 101 workshops for U.S. Resident Students:
You've received your 1098T tax form! You may have heard that President Obama included a new education tax credit in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  What's the connection? Student Fiscal Services is presenting this workshop to help students understand the information on the 1098T tax form and how it relates to educational tax credits plus tax issues regarding scholarships, fellowships, stipends and grants. This class is offered free of charge.
 
Class dates/times and locations:
 
March 8, 2010
HUB 309
11:30am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
 
April 6, 2010
South Campus Center room 248/250
12:30p - 1:30pm
2pm - 3pm
 
April 7, 2010
HUB 209A
12noon - 1pm
1:30pm - 2:30pm
 
Tax 101 for International Students (cosponsored by the International Student Services Office):
 
Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help Non US Resident and International students understand the tuition account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. The discussion will include: Tax treaties, the Cinetax program, Canadian tax forms. This class is offered free of charge.
 
Class times/dates and locations:
 
March 11, 2010
HUB 209A
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3pm - 4pm
 
April 5, 2010
HUB 309
12pm - 1pm
1:30pm - 2:30pm
 
 
Kyra Worrell
SFS Outreach Advisor, Lead
University of Washington
http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/
 
 
 

GEN ST 350 D/E
Working in Community: Making Connections through a Non-Profit Internship
 
Are you engaged in a non-profit or public sector internship? Interested in
exploring your internship work in the context of community action,
professional development, academic inquiry, and your personal growth? This
course allows you to come together with fellow students from Waseda
University in Japan to contextualize your internship work. As a compliment
to your internship work, you will learn about different types of non-profit
environments (locally and globally), make connections to your academic work,
explore learning opportunities in the context of your internship, and apply
this knowledge to future academic and personal planning.
 
Interested? This course meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-4:20 pm.
 
Email Rachel Vaughn at rvaughn@u.washington.edu for more information! In
your email, please include your name, class standing, current internship
involvement, and 2 primary goals for this class.
 
Rachel L. Vaughn
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
Seattle, WA  98195-2803
phone: 206/616-4359 fax: 206/616.4389
email: rvaughn@u.washington.edu  web: depts.washington.edu/leader
 
 for add codes:  Rachel L. Vaughn 

spring add codes are now availalble--please forward announcement to students.
 
Spring Quarter
Ocean 506 A  Science & Technology Creative Nonfiction Writing
M, W 2:30-3:50
Rm 425 OCN
3 credits   Qualifies for W credit Schedule Line Number 16165
Instructor: Dr. Deborah L. Illman, illman@u.washington.edu
 
This course treats advanced forms of science and technology writing for upper 
division undergraduate and graduate students, and provides an opportunity for 
students to develop articles that may be considered for publication in 
Northwest Science & Technology online magazine.
 
We compare and contrast the structure of the news feature to other
forms of nonfiction articles that are used to present technical content to
diverse audiences.  Specifically, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the
narrative form and examine several award-winning examples. The course provides 
an overview of other genres, including profile and review.
 
Students research and write a news feature with narrative lead as well as an 
article using one of the other forms treated in the class;
drafts are critiqued by classmates in writing clinics.
 
The ultimate goal is to be able to exercise deliberate selection and control of 
structure and style in science writing appropriate for the content, context, 
and communication goal. Students keep a writing journal throughout the quarter 
as a tool to develop ideas and techniques, and they write a query letter--a 
specialized form of proposal used to present a story idea to an editor.
 
Prerequisites: At least upper division standing; preparation to undertake 
advanced writing and interviewing assignments; and permission of instructor.
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

The 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which will be on Friday,
May 21, 2010. 
 
To present their work at this event, students must submit an application by
Monday, February 22nd, 2010.
 
The Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research,
scholarship, and creative expression in all academic disciplines.  Students
may present their research either in a poster session or an oral
presentation session.  We will also have a dedicated (small) performance
space in nearby Meany Hall for performing arts presentations.  This year, we
are reaching out to our Academic Learning Link colleagues to make a special
appeal to social science, humanities, and performing arts students to
increase their level of participation.  Last year, nearly 700 students
participated in this exciting event.
 
For further details, including a list of information sessions about the
symposium, visit http://exp.washington.edu/urp/symp.

This annual campus literary festival was created by, and is run by, 
undergraduate students in the humanities.  They have planned a number of 
entertaining and engaging events, and students from across the disciplines are 
invited and encouraged to attend.

Writer’s Block Literary Festival is back!
 
Your on-campus, student-organized, completely FREE celebration of the written 
word will be happening Friday, March 5 in Savery Hall!
 
It’ll be an afternoon full of a wide variety of events led or performed by 
professionals from the Seattle area and from our own campus. This is a great 
chance to meet inspiring figures from the Pacific Northwest and learn and 
participate in different literary modes! This year’s theme is Epiphany  
flashes of inspiration ? and is reflected in the event schedule.
 
A sample of events:
 
Shake Like a Jelly or Write with a Spine: Flash Fiction for Creative Writers 
Trapped in the Shallows - a workshop led by professional writer Skye Moody
 
Haiku Workshop: Beyond the 5-7-5- Rule (a favorite from last year!)led by 
haiku expert Michael Dylan Welch
 
Reading of Down the Road the Children Go by local poet Dan Peters and Blue 
Begonia Press
 
Also: performance by the Collective, the UW improve troupe, writer’s workshop 
by Bricolage, the UW literary journal, and more!
 
For more information, check out our website: writersblock2010.webs.com
 
The festival will happen on March 5, in Savery rooms 138 and 139, starting at 
3:30p and ending around 9p. Attend all the events or just your favorites!
 
The festival is sponsored by the English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta.
 
Questions? Email us a uw.writers.block@gmail.com
 

Student Fiscal Services will be offering classes assisting students in interpreting the 1098T student tax forms sent out by the UW.
Students - You've received your 1098T tax form! You may have heard that President Obama included a new education tax credit in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  What's the connection? Student Fiscal Services is presenting this workshop to help students understand the information on the 1098T tax form and how it relates to educational tax credits plus tax issues regarding scholarships, fellowships, stipends and grants.
 
Upcoming classes:
 
US Resident Student Taxes 101
3 sessions
 
Health Sciences
Date: Feb. 24, 2010
Time: 12noon - 1pm
Location: South Campus Center 350
 
Main Seattle Campus
Date: Feb. 25, 2010
Times: 12noon- 1pm
 	 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: HUB 309
 
 
Kyra Worrell
SFS Outreach Advisor, Lead
University of Washington
http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/
 

This is a great opportunity for you to learn about the value of their language.

WordLink Hosts World Language Career Panel
 
On February 19th at 3pm is the World Language Career Panel for students 
studying a foreign language! It will be held in RM 205 of Smith Hall.
 
The World Language Career panel will feature employees of Microsoft, Seattle 
Municipal Court, TASTE Catering, the UW and more. This will be a terrific 
opportunity for students to learn about possible career options, as they will 
hear panelists answer questions such as:
 
- Does your knowledge of a foreign language play a role in your career?
- What skills, abilities, and personal qualities are most important to succeed 
in your work?
- Is there any credentialing required?
- How did you get into this field?  Into this particular position?
-  If your current position doesn?t involve use of your foreign language 
ability, do you use your language in any other contexts in your life?
-  What advice do you have for current students majoring or minoring in a 
foreign language at UW, especially regarding actions they could take now that 
might enhance their employability after graduation.
 
We encourage students to bring their own questions to the panel discussion. 
Thanks for sharing this information!
 
Liz Copland
 
Links Program Coordinator
 
http://socialsciencelink.wordpress.com
 
http://artslink.wordpress.com
 
http://depts.washington.edu/artsl
 
Art RM 309
 
206-240-7870
 
 

Join the Women's Center at the University of Washington in our yearlong commemoration of 100 years of service to women!

Event Sponsors
                                    KOMO 4
                     University of Washington Law School
 
 
Lunch with Lilly Ledbetter
Join the Women's Center to hear Lilly Ledbetter's incredible story of
struggle and triumph for equity in the workplace.
Her path culminated in the development of Fair Pay Act -- the first piece of
legislation passed by the Obama Administration.
The conversation will be moderated by Kathi Goertzen, KOMO 4.
 
Thursday, March 4, 2010
11:30am - 1:30pm
 
The Westin Hotel
1900 Fifth Avenue | Seattle
 
Tickets: $50
Online: Brown Paper Tickets
By Phone: 1.800.838.3006
 
To become a table captain or to sponsor this and upcoming events, call
206.685.2940.

About Lilly Ledbetter:

Lilly Ledbetter had worked for nearly 20 years at the Goodyear Tire plant in
Gadsden, AL, when she discovered, through an anonymous note left in her
mailbox, that her pay all those years was significantly less than that of
male counterparts who were doing the same work. In 1998, she brought suit
against Goodyear for unfair labor and wage practices and won $3 million in
damages. However, Goodyear appealed to the Supreme Court, which reversed the decision because she hadn't brought suit within six months of when the discrimination started. On Jan 29th, 2009, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act with Lilly by his side to enact this vital
legislation. Now, at 70, Lilly is a mother and grandmother in Jacksonville,
Alabama, where she lives paycheck to paycheck with no expectation of seeing restitution from Goodyear. She continues to fight for pay equity protection for others.

Women's Center at the University of Washington | P.O.Box 351380 | Seattle |
WA | 98195

Community Literacy Program (CLP)for Spring 2010:  CLP is an 8 credit service-learning program combining English 298A (a reading, research and writing seminar) and Education 401C 
(classroom volunteer work in one of our partner public schools). 

There are several important changes to Community Literacy Program this year: 
expanded public school partnerships, collaboration with College of Education 
language arts faculty, renumbering of the English course (now 298 rather than 
198) and new add code requirements. Partner public schools now include 
pre-school through high school placements and both Seattle and Shoreline 
districts.  This year the on-campus seminar will be taught in collaboration 
with College of Education secondary language arts faculty.  The writing 
component of the program is now offered at the 200-level, as English 298A. 
Students now need add codes to register for Education 401C, and must be 
registered in Education 401C in order to register for English 298A.
 
Interested students should contact me by email or phone regarding add codes: 
esoneill@u.washington.edu.
 
Since the Community Literacy Program began in 1992, UW students at all levels 
and from a wide variety of majors have found it a valuable opportunity to put 
their learning into action, and to gain experience necessary to make decisions 
about majors and careers.  Education 401 meets practicum requirements for the 
Education, Learning and Society minor, and the hours CLP students spend in 
classrooms can be used toward the requirement for application to Masters in 
Teaching programs. English 298 may be used to satisfy the UW's 5 credit 
composition requirement, or toward the 10 credit "W" requirement.
 
Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
685-3804  esoneill@u.washington.edu
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp
_________________________________________________________________________
 
COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM: Are you a UW student interested in helping public 
school students succeed?  Getting real world experience to help you choose a 
major or a career path? Completing classroom hours for the Education, Learning 
and Society Minor or for application to a Masters in Teaching program? 
Improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation 
skills?  Are you looking for an opportunity (in the words of Paul Farmer) to 
"use what you learn to transform yourself and your community"?   If you 
answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy Program may be 
just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298A and Education 401C. In English 298 
you'll meet on campus MW 10:30-12:20 in a writing-intensive seminar focused on 
learning effective methods of working with public school students in language 
arts, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education, 
and using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate your thinking about 
these issues.  This seminar will be taught by CLP Director Elizabeth
Simmons-O'Neill in collaboration with College of Education secondary language 
arts faculty.  In EDUC 401, you'll put what you learn on campus into action, 
volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) at one of our 
partner public schools in Seattle or Shoreline: Olympic Hills Elementary, 
Garfield High School or Shorecrest High School.  Community Literacy Program is 
among the longest-running community-based programs at UW, and is a partner in 
the Phoenix Project, a new initiative to both prepare future language arts 
teachers and support P-12 language arts students.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, 
contact the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill (esoneill@u.washington.edu) 
for an Education 401C add code.  Once you are registered in Education 401C, you 
will be able to register for the required linked course, English 298A. 
English 298 can be used toward either the UW's 10-credit "W" requirement or the 
5 credit "Composition" requirement.
 
QUESTIONS?  Additional information is available at the program web 
site:faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with 
the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions.
 
Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp
 
 

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
 
Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student interested in learning how your skills and interests can be applicable to the field of global health? The Department of Global Health’s Global Health Resource Center presents the following events to help you get on the right track towards a career in global health:
 
Futures in Global Health Career Fair
Mary Gates Commons, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
This informational fair will feature over 25 participating organizations. Participants include PATH, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, CARE-USA, International Training and Education Center for Health, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Mama Maria Kenya, International Community Health Services, Village Reach, Health Alliance International, and more! Speak directly to representatives from leading global health organizations that work locally and abroad. Learn about the wide scope of global health careers that exist for almost any discipline.
 
Preparing a Future Generation of Global Health Professionals
Lecture and Interactive Panel Discussion
Foege Auditorium, 5:30-7 p.m.
What are the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that will land you a job after your global health certificate or degree? This program, presented in two parts, will try to provide answers to your burning questions. 
 
Part I Sarah Hohl, MPHc, Global Health and Graduate Research Assistant, Health Alliance International, will present findings from interviews conducted with 25 major global health leaders on the skill sets they are looking for and the most important areas of study for global health students.
 
Part II: Audience members will have the unique opportunity to have an interactive question and answer session with four professionals involved in the hiring process of leading global health organizations. 
 
This is a campus-wide event intended for ALL undergraduate, graduate, and professional students interested in improving the health of international populations locally or abroad. For questions please email Jana Shih, Event Coordinator, at JanaShih@uw.edu
This event is sponsored by the Global Health Resource Center, Department of Global Health, University of Washington.

-- 
Jana L. Shih, MPHc, MSWc
Graduate Student Coordinator
Global Health Resource Center
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific St, HSC Room T-433
Box 356355
Seattle, WA 98195
tel: 206.685.7362
fax: 206.685.8034
website: http://depts.washington.edu/deptgh/ghrc

The HUB closes July 1, 2010 for an extensive two-year remodel.
 
Come find out about the project, the transition, the dining options, and
much more on:
   Tuesday February 9, 2010 in the HUB Games Area between 2:30 -  4 pm.
 
 
 
For additional information, go to:
   http://depts.washington.edu/sauf/servicepage.php?q=endofthehub
 
For project information, go to:
   www.newhub2012.com
   And become a fan of the HUB on Facebook.
 
 
Jennifer Kiest
Student Activities Adviser
HUB 207, Box 352238
206.543.2380
jkiest@uw.edu 
 
 

The Nu Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the University of Washington's Political Science Honorary Society, is now accepting submissions for the 2010 cycle of The Orator, the University of Washington Undergraduate Journal of Political Science. Submissions, along with the application form, must be received via email (nupsa@uw.edu) by Sunday, February 14, 2010 by 11:59 pm.  Though The Orator is a journal of Political Science, papers from broad range of disciplines are acceptable as long as the author can make a compelling argument regarding the submission's relationship to Political Science.

IMPORTANT:  We no longer require hard copies of your submission.

If you are interested in exploring past editions of The Orator, the last two volumes are located at these addresses:
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/The%20Orator.html
http://depts.washington.edu/chid/The_Orator/

The application form is available at these addresses:
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/2010OratorApp.docx
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/2010OratorApp.pdf

Deadline:  11:59 PM, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010.

Thank you, and we look forward to reading your submissions!

David McCoy
President
Pi Sigma Alpha, Nu Chapter
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/


Tamara Sollinger
Academic Adviser
Political Science, University of Washington 215C Smith Hall, Box 353530
(206) 543-1824
http://www.polisci.washington.edu/under/under.html

tamars@u.washington.edu>

Interested in Becoming a 2010 FIG Leader? See below to find out more
information about this amazing leadership opportunity!

Apply to become a FIG Leader! To download an application and for more
information refer to our website: uwfigs.com.

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

 Having been in a FIG as a freshman is not required.

 As a FIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the
University while developing transferable skills in public speaking,
discussion facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of
instructional leadership.  All of these skills will be utilized while
instructing a class of 15-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199.

 Training will take place during spring quarter 2010. FIG Leaders are
eligible to receive up to 6 credits (3 in spring and 3 in autumn) for their
commitments to the program, which includes both training for and teaching
the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter.

 Applications are available online. Please visit uwfigs.com

 The application deadline is Monday, February 1st by 5:00pm online.


Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have!

-- 
Best,

The FIG Program Team

Becky Corriell, Jen Drumm, & LeAnne Jones Wiles

Dear Student,
 
 
 
If you are a student of junior standing at the University of Washington with
at least a  3.3 GPA, you are eligible for consideration for membership in
Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society. Congratulations on your
academic success!
 
 
 
Mortar Board, founded in 1909 as Tolo Club on the University of Washington
campus, is the oldest honor society on campus and just celebrated its
centennial this year. Mortar Board recognizes outstanding college seniors'
distinguished achievements, promotes service to the university, and
encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.
 
 
 
As a member of Mortar Board, you can be a part of an intelligent, dynamic,
and fun group of seniors from the Class of 2011. New members are selected on
the basis of achievement in scholarship, leadership and service from a wide
range of academic majors and backgrounds. Those selected are active members
during the 2010/2011 academic year. The application form can be downloaded
here: Mortar Board Application. The deadline to submit the application is
this MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010.
 
 
 
If you have questions regarding early graduation, study abroad, or other
membership considerations, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions
(website: www.uwmortarboard.org). If you have other concerns or questions
remain, we will be glad to answer them via email at mortarbd@uw.edu. Before
submitting your application, please make sure you have attached all 4
components (candidate information form, a copy of UW unofficial transcript,
a copy of Winter 2010 visual schedule, and a brief resume).
 
 
 
We hope you seriously consider this select opportunity to join Mortar Board!
 
 
 
Jane Kim and Lisa Tran
Membership Co-Chairs
Mortar Board, Tolo Chapter
University of Washington, Seattle
 
mortarbd@uw.edu
 
www.uwmortarboard.org
 

Join UW?s 2010 Orientation Leader Staff!
 
 *  Want to help new students?
 *  Want to get involved?
 *  Want an on-campus job this summer?
 *  Want to earn good money?
 *  Want free food?
 
Congratulations?you have found the right place!
 
First Year Programs seeks talented UW undergraduates for the 2010-2011
Orientation Leader staff! Students from all class standings, majors, and
backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a
genuine interest in helping other students and their families through their
transitions to the UW. Applicants should have strong organizational skills,
a desire to get involved with and give back to the University, and an
enthusiasm for sharing their UW experiences with new students.
 
To learn more about this job opportunity and download an application, please
visit: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/orientationleaders.
 
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 27, 2010.  
 
 
 
Applications should be submitted online or to 191 Mary Gates Hall.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at
uwao@u.washington.edu or 206-543-4905.
 
Sincerely,
 
Bryan Crockett, Coordinator for Advising and Orientation Programs
Samantha Croffut, Orientation Leader Coordinator
Brad Waidelich, Orientation Leader Coordinator
 

The Environmental Career & Opportunities Fair is happening this Wednesday
from 10-2 in the MGH Commons. Students from any program interested in the
environment are also welcome to attend the 3 information sessions (in MGH
258) listed below. Please note the promise of PIZZA from the Environmental
Innovation Challenge!
 
 
 
Thanks,
 
 
 
Joe Kobayashi
 
Academic Counselor
 
Program on the Environment
 
University of Washington
 
ACC Box 355679
 
3737 Brooklyn Avenue NE
 
Seattle, WA 98105-2802
 
Phone: 206-616-2461 Fax: 206-616-2465
 
Email: jkob@uw.edu
 
 
 
 
 
Environmental Career & Opportunities Fair Information Sessions
 
Wednesday, January 27th
 
Mary Gates Hall 258
 
 
 
While attending the Environmental Career & Opportunities Fair this Wednesday
from 10-2 in the Mary Gates Hall Commons, please join us for 3 additional
information sessions. These sessions can not only connect you to great
environmentally-related opportunities both on and off campus, but can also
help provide some context for the many organizations tabling at the fair.
  
 
Just as with the fair, the information sessions are open to anyone
interested in environmental careers or opportunities.
  
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Environmentally-related scholarships
 
Robin Chang
 
Assistant Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
 
 
11:30 AM- 12:00 PM: Environmentally-related study abroad
 
Shannon Koller
 
Study Abroad Adviser
 
International Programs and Exchanges
 
 
 
There is a wide variety of environmentally-related study abroad
opportunities through the UW and outside programs. Find out more about the
different types of study abroad programs, and get your questions answered
about registering for them.
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________
 
 
12:30 PM: Environmental Innovation Challenge
 
Pamela Tufts
 
Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
 
 
 
Do you have a passion for clean-tech and the smarts to play in the emerging
green economy? The UW Environmental Innovation Challenge provides a great
platform to launch yourself! There are still spots available for teams
competing in 2010, so it?s not too late to get involved.
 
 

Are you looking for a unique, fulfilling and fun way to spend your Spring
Break this year?
Look no further, and join the Pipeline Project in it's 10th annual
Alternative Spring Break (ASB).
You will travel in groups of five to remote rural and tribal communities in
Washington and work with school children while learning about their
community as well.
There are still spots available in the Literacy Arts ASB.
Check out our web site and download an application if you are interested.
Applications are due in MGH 120 by 5:00 on January 25.
Questions? Write to pipeline@uw.edu
 
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/springbreak/2010springbreak.html
 
Christine Stickler
Director
The Pipeline Project
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195
castick@u.washington.edu
(Phone) 206-616-9564
(Fax) 206-616-4389
 
castick@u.washington.edu

Winter 2010
Ocean 506 A
Science & Technology News and Feature Writing
Credits: 3
MW, 2:30-3:50
Location: OCN 425
 
Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description:
 
This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates with 
an advanced experience in science and technology writing.
 
We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by 
journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature writing, 
the editorial process, layout and display issues, and ethical codes for 
practicing science writers. Students develop advanced skills in science news 
writing through a combination of writing assignments, readings, discussion 
sessions, writing clinics, and special guest presentations by practicing 
science writers.
 
Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing, 
communication, or public outreach positions.
 
Add code required--priority will be given to those who did not take Ocean 506A during fall quarter 09. Email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
 
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
Thinking of teaching as a possible career?
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person?
 
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline
Project during Winter Quarter.  Students attend a seminar once a week
and tutor in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours
or more (per week) for academic credit.  There are a wide range of
seminar topics from "Language and Globalization," to "Exploring Self
and Community through the Lens of Literacy through Photography."
 
Here is the comprehensive list of upcoming seminars for winter:
 
Mondays:
Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401F, G & T)
Refugee Communities (EDUC 401H)
 
Tuesdays:
Environmental Alternative Spring Break (EDUC 401J)
General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401B)
Literacy in the Criminal Justice System (EDUC 401K)
Creative Writing (EDUC 401I)
 
Wednesdays:
General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401E)
Non-Profits and Youth Education (EDUC 401N)
Middle School: Working with At-Risk Youth (EDUC 401L)
Education for Sustainability (EDUC 401O)
 
Thursdays:
College Access Project (EDUC 401P)
Math and Science (EDUC 401M)
Exploring Self and Community through the Lens of Literacy Through
Photography (EDUC 401Q)
Language and Education in the Age of Globalization (EDUC 401R)
 
Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website
here: http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/inner/2010/winter2010.html
 
All students should attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation in our
office (MGH 120) prior to the first class session (no need to rsvp).
The orientation schedule is listed on our website here:
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/orientation.html
 
Please contact me at msclaire@uw.edu or pipeline@uw.edu with
additional questions.  We look forward to working with students from
every department on campus.
 
 
-- 
Claire Fraczek, Ph.D. Candidate
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Washington
msclaire@u.washington.edu

"For The Bible Tells Me So"

October 29th  - 6 p.m. in the Allen Library Auditorium
 
Join Reverend Monica Corsaro and Professor James Wellman for a
free screening of this ground-breaking, award winning documentary that tells
the story of American Christian families and how they navigate the realization
of having a gay child. The film offers healing, clarity and understanding to
anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity. We will
discuss the church sanctioned anti-gay bias, biblical literalism, and
contextual biblical interpretation with an eye to ancient history and
culture.
  
 
SIFF Audience Award Winner
 
Provincetown Film Festival Audience Award Winner
 
Sundance Grand Jury Prize Nominee
 
  
Free Popcorn!
 
http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/indexd.htm

On Monday, January 18, 2010, the Carlson Center and United Way of King
County will be coordinating the 9th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service. Last year
over 1,300 UW students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, and family served
at projects around King County ranging from cleaning, painting, and
beautifying transitional housing facilities, clearing invasive plant growth
in Seattle's natural habitats, clearing trash from neighborhood parks, or
sorting donated food and clothing, just to name a few.
 
As an MLK Day of Service project leader, you will be the vital communication
liaison between your project host, project volunteers and the Carlson
Leadership & Public Service Center. Project leaders choose from among a
variety of one-day service projects that have been organized by local
community partners to take place on January 18th. As a project leader, you
can recruit your own service team or open your project to meet new people.
The commitment is minimal and rewarded with leadership experience, stronger
relationships, and a demonstrated commitment to our community.
 
Project Leader trainings will take one hour and be offered from November 2nd
- November 10th in Mary Gates Hall.
 
          Sign-up Today: http://depts.washington.edu/mlkjr/training
 
 
                    Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
                           Monday, January 19, 2009
                         Kick-Off in the HUB: 8 a.m.
                    Service Projects: 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 
                      http://depts.washington.edu/mlkjr
                           mlkjr@u.washington.edu.
 

If you’re looking to get involved on campus and build your leadership 
potential, UW Leaders is the program for you!  We are an ASUW program committed to providing freshmen, sophomores and transfer juniors with the skills and opportunities that will make them the future leaders of the UW community and beyond. Whether students have a strong leadership background or are looking to get started now, UW Leaders will help them maximize their leadership potential while welcoming them into a close-knit community of accomplished and passionate individuals.
 
The structure of the program seeks to develop students’ leadership through a 
synthesis of seminar-style and experiential learning. Every Wednesday during 
winter and spring quarter, we hold weekly meetings focused on different 
leadership practices; topics range from public speaking and interviewing to 
being a leader in a multicultural society. The learning done in these 
workshop-style meetings is deepened through leadership projects, which are 
designed and implemented by program participants according to their interests 
and goals.  Along the way, students will have the opportunity to collaborate 
and build a one-on-one relationship with student and faculty mentors who have already established themselves as leaders in the campus community.   UW Leaders is currently seeking its participants for winter and spring quarters ‘ that could be you!
 
Applications for UW Leaders are due October 30th at 5pm either by email or in 
the office, which is located in the main ASUW office in HUB 104C.
To learn more about our program, please visit our website 
http://uwleaders.asuw.org/ or come visit us in the ASUW office!
 
 
__________________________________
 
Maria Kleiber & Megan Stewart
UW Leaders Program Directors
http://uwleaders.asuw.org
 
Office hours available at:
http://hours.asuw.org
__________________________________
 
 

Do you want to make a difference on student issues that really matter? Serving
as an ASUW volunteer is a great way to gain leadership experience, build
relationships with UW administrators, faculty, and other student leaders,
advocate for student interests, and give back to your campus. Here?s just a
small sample of how you can get involved in your campus through the ASUW:
 
?Serve as an ASUW Representative on a University Committee or Faculty Council,
where you can work on such issues as tuition and the availability of financial
aid, UW?s environmental sustainability, and diversifying our campus community.
 
?Gain experience as a student trustee on the U Bookstore Board of Trustees,
where you can work on such projects the store?s overall marketing strategies
and the credit rebate program.
 
?Help plan some of UW?s biggest campus-wide events, such as the Everybody
Fashion Show and the GBLTC Drag Show.
 
?Get your creative juices flowing and help the Arts & Entertainment program
host concerts, comedians, and films on campus.
 
?Develop your leadership skills through mentorship and experiential learning
in the UW Leaders program.
 
?Spread awareness about relationship violence as a peer educator in the
Committee Organizing Rape Education (CORE).
 
?Become a DJ in UW?s own student-run radio station, Rainy Dawg Radio.
 
Applications for ASUW Representatives and other volunteer positions are open
NOW. Please visit http://volunteer.asuw.org to learn more about how you can get
involved.
 
 
Madeleine McKenna
Vice President
Associated Students of the University of Washington
asuwvp@u.washington.edu
 
 

Jumpstart Seattle at UW is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Academic 
Year!!!
 
Jumpstart is an early literacy program that connects college students as tutors 
& mentors with 3-5 year old, low-income preschool children.  Read stories, sing 
songs and play games that support young children's school readiness skills. 
Undergraduates work 8-12 hours a week on a team of UW students in local Seattle 
preschools.
 
Benefits Include: Earn $10/ hour for work-study students, earn a $1,000 
scholarship for serving 300 hours, earn academic credit, gain valuable skills 
and experience, meet other UW students, and make a difference in the life of a 
child!
 
For more information and to APPLY, visit our website at 
http://depts.washington.edu/jstart
Questions?  Email jstart@u.washington.edu or call us at 206-543-5476.
 
-- 
Jumpstart
University of Washington
Mary Gates Hall 120, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
phone: 206.616.2964
email: jstart@u.washington.edu
www.jstart.org/seattle
 
Jumpstart is working toward the day that every child in America enters school 
prepared to succeed.
 

We are offering a GEN ST 101 course on Race, Class, and Gender in Sports
Media.  We would like to pair Communication Majors with our students as
tutor-mentors.

Attention Communication Majors!
  
                    Gain Experience and Make a Difference
  
The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a
service-learning seminar titled ?EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher
Education? for Fall Quarter 2009. This weekly seminar will introduce junior
and senior Communication students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring,
and teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what
they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman,
and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and
academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity
for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their
knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become
independent learners. 
 
?        Seminar begins Fall Quarter 2009
 
?        Seminar will meet on Mondays from 4:00-5:00 PM (section F) or from
7:00 to 8:00 PM (section G)
 
?        Tutoring will take place on campus
 
?        Receive 2 credits for working with one student
 
?        Receive 3 credits for working with two students
 
?        A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after
completion of the seminar
 
 Checkout www.depts.washington.edu/aspuw/ for more information.
 
 For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at:
 
anneb7@u.washington.edu
 

Are you interested in international studies and business?  Foreign
language?  Study abroad?  Attend a Certificate of International Studies in
Business (CISB) Information Session to learn how to combine these interests
to forge an exciting career path and gain a competitive advantage in the job
market.
 
 
CISB is an award-winning, highly-ranked program for undergraduate Foster
School business students who want to become global business leaders. CISB
gives business students the academic and real-world preparation they need
for a global business career through immersion in a foreign culture,
study/work abroad, practical experience, language study and leadership skill
development. 
 
 
 
Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to hear from students and
staff about the program:
 
 
 
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 3:00 ? 4:00 p.m., Balmer 205
 
Thursday, July 30, 2009, 3:00 ? 4:00 p.m., Balmer 205
 
 
 
To learn more about CISB, please visit our website at
http://foster.washington.edu/cisb/ or write to CISB at
cisb@u.washington.edu.
 
 
 
Best regards,
 
 
 
Deanna
 
 
 
 
 
Deanna Fryhle
 
Program Adviser
 
Certificate of International Studies in Business Program (CISB)
 
Michael G. Foster School of Business
 
University of Washington
 
T:  206.543-5985/ F:  206.616-8225
 
E:  cisb@u.washington.edu
 
137 Mackenzie Hall
 
Box 353200
 
Seattle, WA  98195-3200
 
foster.washington.edu
 
ddf@u.washington.edu

Members of the UW community are currently being sought to participate in a 
linguistic research project examining the pronunciation of bilinguals? speech. 
Individuals who fall into the following experimental groups are invited to 
participate in this study:
 
-Monolingual English
-Monolingual Russian
-Proficient English-Russian speakers, where English is the native language
-Proficient Russian-English speakers, where Russian is the native language.
 
Proficiency indicates an individual who should be able to freely converse, 
read, and write at a college level in his/her second language.
 
Under the study guidelines, individuals are considered to be a monolingual 
speakers of English if you have taken 4 years of college-level foreign language 
or less and have not lived for extended periods of time abroad (more than a 
year). If you have any questions pertaining to your qualifications, please 
contact Cameron Rule at crule@u.washington.edu.
 
All participants will be asked to complete the following three tasks:
 
1)  Fill out a sociolinguistic questionnaire detailing basic background 
information such as your age, gender, country and city of origin, native 
language, second language, and other important information relating to your 
linguistic and social background.
 
2) Be recorded giving instructions to a destination on a map of a fictional 
location.
 
3) Be recorded reading a wordlist in your native language consisting of about 
50 words.
 
All three tasks will be completed during one session and will take 
approximately 30-45 minutes.
 
Recordings and information from the survey will be used for analysis and may be 
used in presentations and future publications. This study is entirely 
voluntary.
If you are interested in participating or have further questions, please feel 
free to email me at crule@u.washington.edu.
 
Thank you for your time.
 
Sincerely,
 
Cameron Rule
Principal Investigator
Department of Slavic Languages/Department of Linguistics
crule@u.washington.edu

  Fall 2009
  Ocean 506 A
  Writing about Science & Technology for General Audiences
  
  Schedule: M W, 2:30-3:50
  Location: OTB 205
  Credits: 3
  SLN 16759
  Qualifies for "W" credit
  
  Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
  616-4826
  illman@u.washington.edu
  
  Course Description:
  
  This course is designed to introduce upper-division undergraduate and 
  graduate students to science and technology news writing. We explore the 
  science news publishing process and key issues involved in communicating 
  about science and technology with general audiences. Students learn the 
  structure of science news articles and press releases; they examine issues of 
  balance and accuracy; and they study the interaction between technical 
  sources, public information officers, reporters, and readers.
  
  Using case studies taken from the print and broadcast media, we examine ways 
  to treat some of the most difficult problems in communicating technical 
  content to general readers, including issues in experimental design; 
  correlation vs. causation; and evaluating risk.
  
  Students have the opportunity to build their writing portfolios through 
  assignments that treat the news brief, news article, and press release. 
  Articles may be considered for publication in Northwest Science & Technology 
  (www.nwst.org). Students completing this class should possess the conceptual 
  understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a position as a 
  science reporter, writer, or editor for a major publication; as a freelance 
  writer; as a communication officer, writer, or editor for a high-technology 
  organization; or as a scientist or engineer who is prepared to interact with 
  members of the media and general public.
  
  
  --------------------------------------------------------------
  Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
  Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
  http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
  Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA 98195-7940
  206-616-4826

Bricolage, the student-run, literary journal, is holding elections this coming 
Monday for the editorial positions for the 2009/10 academic year.

Elections for Issue 27 editorial positions will be held this
Monday, June 1st in Padelford A-2-B at 3:30pm.
 
Positions to be filled:
-Managing Editor
-Poetry Editor
-Fiction Editor
-Art Editor
-Design Editor
-Community Outreach officer (PR)
-Development officer
 
Positions are held for the 2009-2010 academic year. For more
information about the duties of each officer, please see attached file.
 
Bricolage is UW's undergraduate literary journal, run by student
editors. The journal publishes short fiction, poetry and artwork on an
annual basis. The positions are unpaid but offer valuable and impressive
literary experience. We encourage anyone with a passion for creatively
expressing themselves to run. If you have been involved with Bricolage
in the past, consider taking on a new position with us.
 
To run for a position, we ask that you say a little something about
yourself and why you would like the position. It does not need to be a
prepared speech; the election process will be informal.  2008-009
readers and past officers will be able to cast a vote. Those new to
Bricolage will be able to run for a position but will not be able to
vote. Do not let this discourage you if you have not been involved with
the journal before - three of our editors this year were brand new to
Bricolage and they have preformed wonderfully.
 
Please consider joining the Bricoalge team. It is a superb opportunity
to do something amazing. And it's really fun. If you have any
questions, email bricouw@gmail.com.
 
NOTE: If you are running for the design position, we would love to see
anything you have designed in the past, but these examples are not
neccessary.
 
Thanks!
Issue 26 Editorial Staff
 
P.S. To get to Padelford A-2-B, enter the building by its southern most
door (end of the building closest to the HUB), and take the evelvator to
the Plaza (PL) level. Take a right out of the elevator and walk through
the doors!
 
 

Fall 2009
Ocean 506 A
Writing about Science & Technology for General Audiences
 
Schedule: M W, 2:30-3:50
Location: OTB 205
Credits: 3
SLN 16759
Qualifies for "W" credit
 
Instructor:  Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description:
 
This course is designed to introduce upper-division undergraduate and graduate 
students to science and technology news writing. We explore the science news 
publishing process and key issues involved in communicating about science and 
technology with general audiences. Students learn the structure of science news 
articles and press releases; they examine issues of balance and accuracy; and 
they study the interaction between technical sources, public information 
officers, reporters, and readers.
 
Using case studies taken from the print and broadcast media, we examine ways to 
treat some of the most difficult problems in communicating technical content to 
general readers, including issues in experimental design; correlation vs. 
causation; and evaluating risk.
 
Students have the opportunity to build their writing portfolios through 
assignments that treat the news brief, news article, and press release. 
Articles may be considered for publication in Northwest Science & Technology 
(www.nwst.org). Students completing this class should possess the conceptual 
understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a position as a 
science reporter, writer, or editor for a major publication; as a freelance 
writer; as a communication officer, writer, or editor for a high-technology 
organization; or as a scientist or engineer who is prepared to interact with 
members of the media and general public.
 
Add code required--email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

 
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS AUGUST?
 
Looking for a summer experience that you’ll never forget?
 
Are you interested in becoming friends with Japanese university students?
 
 
UW Specialized English Language Programs has a unique opportunity for UW students! Keio University in Tokyo, Japan will send 30 students to study the environment from August 3rd - August 22nd and wants American students to show them what Seattle has to offer!
  
 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR--
 
UW students to live in the dorms from August 3rd - August 22nd. We’ll
provide the dorms and meal cards ? you’ll get an experience to remember. We ask that you be available most evenings to eat dinner with the students and to organize and attend activities. (Shopping in U-Village, Frisbee at Denny Field, attending a Mariners game? It’s up to you and the students!)
  
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity and are a
native English speaker, send a resume and cover letter to Pete Schweppe by JUNE 2nd at the latest!
  
 
Pete Schweppe 
Assistant Coordinator | International Program Support
pschweppe@extn.washington.edu | 206-685-6058
 
 
 

This new web site can help you find resources if you're stressed, depressed, etc.  

http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/help/distress.php

"Destination Italy Travel tips from three Seattle Times editors"

A great lecture coming up on Wednesday, 5/13/09, at 7pm at the 
Waterfront Activities Center, on tips on travel to Italy.
 
Join past Seattle Times Travel editors John Macdonald and Terry Tazioli and 
present Times Travel writer and editor Kristin Jackson as they take you along 
on their various Italian adventures. These seasoned travelers will answer your 
questions about great places to visit, wonderful food and wine experiences, the 
best time to travel, how to get around, recommendations for lodging, and more!
 
$10 suggested donation, with a reception to follow
Proceeds will benefit Italian Studies.
 
Please RSVP to frenital@u.washington.edu by Monday, May 11th.
 
For further details, visit the Italian Studies Advisory Board website at 
www.italianboard.washington.edu.
 
Thanks!
 
Jennifer Keene
Administrative Coordinator
French and Italian Studies
C-254 Padelford Hall
frenital@u.washington.edu
(206) 616-3486
http://depts.washington.edu/frenital

It has become clear over the past few months how difficult it is for people outside of UW to know or learn about what we do here. A group of folks from UAA, the Libraries, and A&S are working on a small pilot project this spring to collect some of the most compelling or memorable stories of our students: stories of success, of overcoming challenges, of breakthrough moments, or just great memories of their time at UW. The plan is to film some short video clips of these students telling their stories. We think there are many people who might enjoy seeing these stories, both on campus and in the outside world: prospective students, parents, new students, alumni, and others.
 
We’d like to shoot these near the end of this quarter, when thoughts of
graduation will bring out the warm fuzziness of nostalgia (for students, anyway). Again, this year is merely a pilot; we just want to see what’s possible. If it works, we may continue, and compile a bit of living history while we’re at it. 
 
Student stories could include students who have had memorable experiences through: 
 
Involvement in faculty research
 
Study abroad
 
Internships or courses with a service learning component
 
Experiences in K-12 schools and community programs locally,
nationally or internationally
 
Challenging capstone courses
 
Special programs like Ethics Team, Debate Team, etc.
 
 
or anything else that makes a good UW story.

Go to:  
 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/kmihata/76372
 
 
Kevin K. Mihata 

If you have children age 12 or younger who will need child care during the academic year, you may be eligible for child care assistance offered through the University's Student Parent Resource Center. This program will help pay costs at any state licensed or certified facility in the Puget Sound area. 

To apply for the 2009-10 school year, submit the Childcare Assistance Application form to the Student Parent Resource Center by May 29, 2009. In addition, you will need to submit a 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are an international student, you must complete the International Student Financial Statement and submit it attached to the Child Care Request Form. International students do not need to complete a FAFSA.

The deadline for applying for child care assistance for the 2008-09 academic year has passed. If you are in need of assistance, you may pick up an application in 172 Schmitz. If you qualify, your name will be placed on a waiting list in case additional funds become available.

Additional information about child care, including application forms, are available from the Student Parent Resource Center, Room 172 Schmitz Hall (206-543-1041).


http://www.washington.edu/students/osfa/currentug/child.care.html

Got Leadership?  Want more leadership experience or knowledge?
 
You're invited to a Leadership Dialogues panel of UW students and alumni.
Panelists: Anttimo Bennett, Ellen Lesh, April Nishimura & Sam Al-Khoury '08
 
Leadership Dialogues: Panel of Student Leaders
Wed, April 29 at 6 p.m.
HUB 309
 
Topics include: Why and how did you get involved at UW?
How do you approach your role as a leader?
How do you deal with challenges as a leader?
What advice do you have for students on leadership, involvement and service?
 
Free & snacks provided.
http://depts.washington.edu/sao/leaddialogues.php
 
Hope to see you there,
 
Jennifer Kiest
Student Activities Adviser
University of Washington
HUB 207, Box 352238, Seattle, WA 98195
jkiest@u.washington.edu
206.543.2380
http://depts.washington.edu/sao
 

The Undergraduate Research Program needs your help. We are recruiting volunteer 
staff to help with the 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 
15th. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the event, the Annual 
Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases student research in all disciplines 
via poster, oral presentations, and creative performances. This year, over 700 
students will be presenting their work in front of colleagues, families, 
faculty, and community leaders.
 
We ask that you please consider volunteering as a Session Assistant. This 
allows you the opportunity to watch presentations on a topic of your choice 
while assisting in an integral way to the smooth flow of the event. If you 
cannot commit to being a Session Assistant, there are many other ways to help 
out and have fun. Please see the website below for more details.
 
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/volunteer.html
 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our staff at 
urp@u.washington.edu. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you May 15th!
 
--Jennifer
 
________________________________
Jennifer Harris, PhD
Associate Director
Undergraduate Research Program
120 Mary Gates Hall
206-543-8272  urp@u.washington.edu
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp
 

A great opportunity with IAS faculty Anne Beaufort and Tyler 
Budge, and artist Juanito Jimenez!
 
website: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/ias/southwest09/
 
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences is offering a one-week Southwest Field 
Experience during the first Summer Session (June 23rd - July 3rd) in 
conjunction with a linked pair of courses in Art and Literature. Enrollment 
will be limited to 16 undergraduate students who will earn 10 units. On a 
space-available basis, some students may opt for taking only one of the courses 
and participating in the Southwest Field Experience. Or, students seeking 12 
units of credit may elect an independent study option for an additional 2 
units. Learn more about courses.
 
The Southwest Field Experience will be from June 26-July 3. We will fly to 
Albuquerque, New Mexico and from there travel by van for 8 days, returning to 
Seattle from Salt Lake City, Utah. On the trip, we'll . . .
 
     * study with Southwest artists
     * visit the Taos Pueblo and Southwest museums in Santa Fe
     * encounter Chaco Culture National Historical Park
     * explore the back country of Arches National Park
     * visit sacred spaces of Native Americans including the site of North 
America's largest petroglyphs in Canyonlands National Park
     * sketch, write, hike, and share good food.
 
Students will need to be prepared for early morning departures and moderately 
strenuous hiking on some days.
 
Applications will be accepted immediately and processed on a first-come, 
first-served basis. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2009.
 
 
 

Check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs - 
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/

UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of April 27 - May 1
  
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following
workshops.  Just come!  **All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted **
  
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 3:30 ? 5:00, Job Offer & Salary Negotiation
  
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 5:30 pm ? 7:00 pm, Washington State Agencies Information Session
 
Our Husky Partners, Washington State Dept of Personnel, DSHS, Dept of
Ecology & State Auditor?s Office share information about applying for state
jobs & available positions within their respective agencies.
  
Thursday, Apr. 30, 1:30 ? 2:30, Resumes & Cover Letters
  
Friday, May 1, 1:30 ? 2:30, Internships & Summer Jobs
  
Friday, May 1, 2:30 ? 4:00, Job Chat
 
A Career Counselor will address attendees? quick questions about job or
internship hunting including interview strategies and job search techniques.
So if you haven?t been able to schedule an appointment, make it to Walk-ins
(M-F, 1:00 - 4:00) or catch one of our workshops, this one?s for you!
  
For workshop descriptions go to ?
 
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
  
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
 
15 minute sessions Monday ? Thursday afternoons from
 
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 ? Noon.
 
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
 
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
 
 
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar  
 
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
 
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
 
Office Hours: 8:00 ? 5:00, Monday - Friday
 
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
 
www.careers.washington.edu
 
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
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Alyce Mallett
 
Customer Relations Coordinator
 
(206) 543-0535
 
 
 
UW Career Center
 
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
 
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
 
 
http://careers.washington.edu
 

POETRY IN FRIDAY HARBOR
 
UW English Department Professors Richard Kenney and Cody Walker are now
accepting applications for the Poetry in Friday Harbor Program!
 
The Poetry in Friday Harbor Program is a two-week seminar in the art and
practice of poetry.  There will be lecture and discussion, reading,
critique, informal chat and solitary time for composition.  All comers
are welcome:  no experience is presumed; a wide range of experience is
anticipated.
 
What is poetry? What are its forms and ways and means? What are its
affinities with other forms of knowing, such as natural science, as
practiced famously at the marine station? What is a poet?s relation to
the natural world? Such widely-ranging questions, and others of mutual
interest, will be explored in an experimental spirit at the point of the
pencil: this is intended to be a practical apprenticeship in the poet?s
art, rather than a theoretical or critically-minded literary seminar. In
that spirit, writing will be constant and joyful. We?ll meet twice
daily, with open time between. Expect lectures and discussion on the
following topics: poetry and play, poetry and comedy, poetry and the
natural world, nursery rhymes and nonsense, tone and gesture, and the
generative nature of poetic constraints.
 
Web page:  http://depts.washington.edu/engl/cw/poetryfh.php
 
Dates:  September 6 through September 19th, 2009
 
Location:  UW's Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island.
Participants will be housed in student quarters at the marine station,
and will take meals together at the dining hall.
 
How to Apply:  Please send a letter of inquiry and the attached
application form to BOTH Richard Kenney (rk@u.washington.edu) AND to
Cody Walker (codyw@u.washington.edu).  We've reserved accommodation for
just 15 students. We expect the seminar to fill quickly!
 
Application deadline:  May 29, 2009.  If the program fills before this
final deadline, a waiting list will be established.
 
*Cost:  $850 (includes instructional costs, housing, and 3 meals a day)
 
A $250, non-refundable deposit will be due upon acceptance to the
program, with the remaining balance of $600 due no later than August 28,
2009.
 
Credits:  Participants will receive five credits of English 493
(Advanced Creative Writing Conference). Credits may be reassigned to
cover certain prerequisite courses in the Creative Writing track.
 
*Course credits will be included in students' AUTUMN 09 schedules (which
may have implications for total tuition owed, depending on how many
total credits a student takes during Autumn Quarter).
 
Faculty:
 
Cody Walker was born in Baltimore, Maryland. A longtime
writer-in-residence in Seattle Arts & Lectures? Writers in the Schools
program, he was elected Seattle Poet Populist in 2007. His work has
appeared in The Best American Poetry, Parnassus, Slate, Shenandoah,
Light, and elsewhere. His first poetry collection, Shuffle and
Breakdown, was published by The Waywiser Press in November of 2008. He
currently serves as the Amy Clampitt Resident Fellow in Lenox,
Massachusetts, and blogs for The Kenyon Review.
 
Richard Kenney was born in Glens Falls, New York and is the author of
three previous books of poetry: The Evolution of the Flightless Bird,
Orrery, and The Invention of the Zero. In 1987 he received a John D. and
Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship.  Richard Kenney teaches poetry and
verse writing in the Undergraduate and MFA Programs at the University of
Washington. For a number of years he has led the UW Creative writing
summer seminar in Rome. His work is informed by science. He's interested
in Celtic and classical literatures. He thinks about human evolution and
language origins, the cognitive basis of poetic forms, magical
reasoning, and the Darwinian lives of subliterary species such as jokes,
riddles, proverbs, charms, spells, nursery rhymes and weather-saws.
Among his favorite poets are Shakespeare, Keats, Hopkins, Yeats, Auden,
Frost, Larkin, Merrill.
 
-- 
Bridget Norquist
Academic Adviser
ENGLISH
 
ph:  206-543-2634
fax: 206-616-9318
 
http://depts.washington.edu/engl

The Writer's Block Literary Festival will be happening on campus April 24-25!
 
If you love books, reading, writing, literature, poetry or any expression of 
the written word - this festival is for you! And it's FREE! Organized and 
hosted by students, the festival will offer:
 
-professor lectures about what they really want to talk about
-author readings from local writers
-a writer's workshop and open mic
-a business fair of organizations from the area, including the Richard Hugo 
House, Seattle Shakespeare Company and University Book Store
-many more events!
 
To find more information, go to writersblockfestival.webs.com. Keep visiting 
the website since more information will be posted as the festival gets closer!
 
This event is hosted by the Writer's Block Literary Festival Committee, Sigma 
Tau Delta, Stray, Bricolage, The Daily and many more organizations.
 
Remember, to mark April 24-25 in your calendar for the entirely free, on-campus 
Writer's Block Literary Festival!
 
  Have questions or want to help volunteer? Email uw.writers.block@gmail.com.
 
  ~Writer's Block Festival Committee
  writersblockfestival.webs.com
  uw.writers.block@gmail.com
 
 
-- 
Bridget Norquist
Academic Adviser
ENGLISH
 
ph:  206-543-2634
fax: 206-616-9318
bridget@u.washington.edu
 
English Advising Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Fri 7:30am - 4pm
Wed and Thurs 7:30am - 7pm
 
My Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Fri 11am - 4pm
Wed and Thurs 1-7pm
 
http://depts.washington.edu/engl

 Tuesday May 12th from 5-7 will be the College of 
Education's Open House and Information Session!
 
Learn about the options for undergraduate study and the five areas of graduate study!
 
Lisa Murakami
Student Services Specialist/Advising & Outreach
College of Education, 206 Miller Hall
University of Washington, Box 353600
Seattle, WA  98195-3600
206-616-6211
lmurakam@u.washington.edu

http://depts.washington.edu/coe/index.html 

UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of April 20 - 24
 
 
 
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following
workshops.  Just come! 
**All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless
otherwise noted **
 
 
 
Monday, Apr. 20, 6:00 ? 8:30 pm, T-Mobile Movie Night, HUB auditorium
 
 
 
**Need a break from studying?   Want to win a Blackberry or an iPod? Looking
for a fun and free way to spend an evening with friends? **
 
Kick back and watch ?Quantum of Solace? ? free admissions and free
refreshments! And find out about exciting internships and career
opportunities with T-Mobile. Plus, you can enter a raffle to win a
Blackberry or an IPod! You can?t beat this for a great evening!
 
 
 
Tuesday, Apr. 21, 3:30 ? 5:00, Successful Interviews
 
 
 
Wednesday, Apr. 22, 1:30 ? 2:30, How to Find a Job
 
 
 
Wednesday, Apr. 22, 3:30 ? 4:30, Networking for Shy People (& Everyone Else)
 
 
 
Friday, Apr. 24, 1:30 ? 2:30, Job & Salary Negotiation
 
 
 
Friday, Apr.24, 2:30 ? 4:00, Job Chat
 
 
 
For workshop descriptions go to ?
 
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
 
 
 
Also, check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs ?
 
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/    pm,
 
 
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
 
15 minute sessions Monday ? Thursday afternoons from
 
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 ? Noon.
 
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
 
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
 
 
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar  
 
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
 
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
 
Office Hours: 8:00 ? 5:00, Monday - Friday
 
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
 
www.careers.washington.edu
 
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
 
 
------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Alyce Mallett
 
Customer Relations Coordinator
 
(206) 543-0535
 
 
 
UW Career Center
 
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
 
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
 
 
http://careers.washington.edu
 
 

Personal Statement Writing Workshops:

Please register for any of these sessions at 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/71650. Only
current UW undergraduate students are eligible.
 
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
For students getting started writing personal statements for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
 
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
For students getting started writing personal statements for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
   May 7, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
   May 8, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
   May 14, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 136
 
 
Muge Salmaner
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

The Public affairs specialist Melanie Forthun will also be on campus April 15 for the career fair if any students are interested and want to talk to her in person or ask her questions.

 
                     Federal Service Student Ambassadors
 
The Partnership for Public Service has learned from our research that
students in college are generally interested in working for the federal
government but lack the knowledge to actually find and apply for those jobs
and internships. We also learned that students look to their peers for
advice and assistance throughout the job-search process. As such, the
Federal Service Student Ambassadors program is designed to increase interest
in federal service on college campuses through developing a corps of
passionate student advocates who will actively promote public service
following their completion of a federal summer internship.
 
As a Federal Service Student Ambassador you will educate and inform students
on your campus of federal jobs and internships. Having already completed a
federal internship yourself, you will lead outreach efforts to your campus
community during the 2009-10 academic year. The federal government needs to
fill 45,000 entry level jobs each year and you can help to fill this gap
with the best and the brightest.
 
You will raise awareness of the incredible opportunities and benefits of
federal service through planning events, meeting with key faculty and staff
members, and spreading the word about public service. Furthermore, you will
stay connected with fellow Ambassadors across the country to share
resources, best practices and recommendations.
 
APPLY NOW >>
 
Applications will be evaluated as they are received ? Apply early!  All
applications and accompanying materials must be received by 6:00 p.m.
(Eastern Time), Friday, May 8, 2009.
 
     Benefits
 
Are you looking for an experience to help you gain professional skills and
experience while sharing your passion for public service with others? This
opportunity might just be the edge you are looking for. You will be leading
a major outreach effort on your campus, creating an academic and
professional network of contacts, writing articles for newspapers and
magazines, and coordinating with other student organizations on campus, all
of which take dedication, excellent time management, interpersonal and
written communication skills.
 
Not only will you gain professional experience, but you will also receive a
great deal of support to help you develop those skills. You will attend a
dynamic training in July in Washington, D.C. with thirty other Ambassadors
from universities across the country. You will receive regular feedback and
assistance from staff members in Washington, D.C. as well as from your
school and your fellow Ambassadors. You will also receive a $2,200 stipend
for your service. 
 
     KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  *  Develop and maintain a strong relationship with an assigned advisor on
     campus;
  *  Build a strategic plan for success with measurable goals;
  *  Plan and implement events or activities on campus during the academic
     year;
  *  Publish pieces for a campus publication such as the school newspaper,
     alumni magazine, or school website;
  *  Build a community of support for federal service across campus by
     holding meetings with student leaders, key faculty and staff;
  *  Report on progress with qualitative and quantitative feedback on your
     impact;
  *  Attend training sessions throughout the summer in Washington, D.C.
     Specifically, you will need to attend a mandatory 2-day training  on
     July 22-23, 2009;
  *  Participate in monthly hour-long webinars with fellow Ambassadors and
     Partnership staff;
  *  Use Partnership resources at events and activities in order to increase
     student knowledge and interest; and
  *  Work an average of seven hours per week.
 
     QUALIFICATIONS
 
  *  Enrolled in an internship with a federal agency in Washington, D.C. for
     the summer of 2009;
  *  Enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university for the
     2009/2010 academic year;
  *  Demonstrate a commitment to public service;
  *  Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills;
  *  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and varied assignments; and
  *  Active involvement and leadership in extra-curricular activities
 
Apply online:
 
http://apps.makingthedifference.org/studentambassadors/Application.aspx?id=
1
 
 
Heather Krasna
 Director of Career Services, Evans School of Public Affairs 
University of Washington 
PHONE: 206 616-1609, FAX: 206 543-1096 
 
Student career website: http://evans.washington.edu/students/career-services
 
Employer website: www.evans.washington.edu/employer
 
 
 

UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of April 13-April 17
 
 NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following
workshops.  Just come! 
**All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted ** 
 
Monday, Apr. 13, 1:30 ? 2:30, Resumes & Cover Letters
  
**Monday, Apr. 13, 10:00 ? 4:00, Roadtrip Nation RV ? Spring Visit, HUB
Lawn**
  
What is Roadtrip Nation? 
  
It all started with four friends in the late 1990s and one dilemma: "what do
I want to do with my life?" Fresh out of college and unsure about the career
paths in front of them, they were determined to expose themselves to more
than just the traditional life roads. They hopped in an old RV, painted it
green, and hit the road to talk with inspiring people to find out how they
came to do what they love for a living. Today, Roadtrip Nation has evolved
into a PBS series, three books, an online community, and a student movement.
 Want to learn more, or go on a [funded] Roadtrip of your own? Check them
out!  Find Roadtrip Nation on both Facebook & MySpace. 
  
http://www.roadtripnation.com
  
Monday, Apr. 13, 2:30 ? 3:30, Making the Most of a Career Fair
 
**Tuesday, Apr. 14, 11:00 ? 2:00, Retail Day, Balmer Commons**
 
Interested in a career in retail management? Learn more during Retail Day,
which plays host to big name local, national and international retailers.
You'll have a chance to meet with company representatives to talk about
career paths and opportunities with their companies. A free barbecue and
fashion show are also part of this fun event, which is open to all students.
For details, go to bschool.washington.edu?. Sponsored by the Retail
Management Program.
  
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 3:30 ? 5:00, Job Search for International Students
  
Wednesday, Apr 15, 12:30 ? 1:30, Making the Most of a Career Fair
  
Wednesday, Apr.15, 1:30 ? 2:30, Resumes & Cover Letters
  
**Wednesday, Apr. 15, 3:00 ? 7:00 pm, Spring Career Fair, HUB Ballroom**
  
Students will have an opportunity to meet with recruiters from local and
national employers. These recruiters will come armed with red-hot
opportunities for internships and summer jobs, as well as part- and
full-time career positions. Business casual attire is recommended, so dress
to impress! Check out the link below to view a list of participating
employers!
 
 http://careers.washington.edu/UW-Spring-Fair
  
Thursday, Apr. 16, 3:30 ? 4:30, Internships & Summer Jobs
 
 Friday, Apr. 17, 12:30 ? 2:00, Successful Interviews
 
 Friday, Apr. 17, 2:30 ? 4:00, Job Chat
 
For workshop descriptions go to ?
 
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
  
Also, check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs ?
 
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/    pm,
  
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
 
15 minute sessions Monday ? Thursday afternoons from
 
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 ? Noon.
 
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
 
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
  
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar  
 
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
 
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
 
Office Hours: 8:00 ? 5:00, Monday - Friday
 
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
 
www.careers.washington.edu
 
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Alyce Mallett
 
Customer Relations Coordinator
 
(206) 543-0535
 
 UW Career Center
 
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
 
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
 
http://careers.washington.edu

10 weeks until you too can queer up Husky stadium, dance down the aisles of
the Don James Center, and eat trophy cupcakes until the collective sugar
frenzy inspires us all into a joint rendition of We Are Family!  You
wouldn't want to miss this!  Plus, we always have a great key note address
and you get to hear from a classmate of the graduating class's choice.  
And, let's not forget this is the time of year students, faculty, staff, and
alumni are recognized for their leadership, mentorship, activism, artistry,
etc. through the Q Visionary Awards. 
 
Finally,  Lavender Graduation is a year end celebration of you and all your
glorious academic prowess...in other words, completion of your desired
degree!!  To sign up for this event go to the link below.  Hope to see you
there!  Also, if you are a graduate, the Q Center will supply you with one
free parking pass which you can pick up at the Q Center.
 
 
What:  Lavender Graduation
When:  Wednesday, June 10, 2009; 6 p.m.
Where:   Don James Center
Why:  Because we like you!
How:  https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jms13/69700
 
 
jennifer self, ph.c.
q center coordinator
university of washington
www.qcenter.washington.edu

Peace Corps or grad school? Why not do both?


Did you know that you can earn your graduate degree at the University of
Washington and many other colleges and universities while serving in the
Peace Corps through the Peace Corps? Master?s International program? 
 
 
 
It just takes a little bit of planning and coordination.    
 
 
 
Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime and a great way to get
two years of international experience under your belt whether or not you
choose to concurrently pursue a graduate degree.  While we recommend that
you take advantage of this fantastic option to do both, here?s your next
chance to get all the facts so that you can make an informed decision on
which path to choose.  A returned Peace Corps Volunteer will be at this
event. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Peace Corps ?
voted by college graduates around the nation as one of the top five most
desirable organizations to work for in 2007 * ? is welcome to ask questions.
Please feel free to bring friends and family.
 
 
 
 
 
On-Campus Informational Interviews by Appointment Only
Thursday, April 16th
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University of Washington
Mary Gates Hall
Career Services Center
Seattle, WA 98195
 
Contact mlawent@peacecorps.gov now to reserve a 25 minute space!
 
 
 
Information Session
 
Thursday, April 16th
 
5:00 ? 6:00 p.m.
 
HUB Room 209A
 
University of Washington
 
Seattle, WA 98105
 
 
 
 
 
The Peace Corps needs Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to fill
assignments in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT
and community services. Come and learn how your skills can be put to use in
the Peace Corps.
 
 
 
Are you ready to take the next step?  Click HERE to begin your conversation
with the Peace Corps. If you need any assistance with the application, or if
you have any questions at all, you can call 800.424.8580 and ask to speak to
a regional recruiter. Without exception, every regional recruiter in our
office also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and has firsthand knowledge of
what it was like to go through the Peace Corps? entire application,
screening and selection process.
 
 
 
 
 
* Business Week - May 11, 2007
 
 
 Melissa Lawent
 
Peace Corps - Seattle Regional Office
 
1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 605
 
Seattle, WA 98101
 
phone(206) 239-6611 fax (206) 553-2343
 
toll free (800) 424-8580

Next week on April 14, the newly formed "SLink" (social sciences link) is 
hosting our first event- A faculty panel discussion on the economic crisis. 

"SLink Slam" Faculty Panel Discussion
 
A presentation sponsored by the Student Advisory Board of Slink, the Social 
Science Learning Link.  Working with advisers we help students ?get connected? 
to faculty, ideas, and programs in the social sciences.
 
This panel discussion format aims to showcase the ways faculty and graduate 
students from different social science disciplines come at complex social, 
economic and political issues & controversies from vastly different 
perspectives, asking different questions, offering different ideas about what 
constitutes a good answer, and disagreeing about what constitutes good 
evidence.
 
_____________________________________________________________
 
The Financial Meltdown:  Where Did It Come From? Can We Fix It? Can we prevent 
it from happening again?
 
-How do scholars in different fields look at the same massive problem?
 
-Do their explanations complement each other, or are they at odds?
 
-Do different disciplines see the world differently?
 
_______________________________
Date: Tuesday, April 14 2009
Room: Smith 120
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
_______________________________
Panel Participants will include:
-Professor Joel Migdal (International Studies)
-Professor Mark Smith (Political Science)
-Professor Matt Spark (Geography Department)
-Professor James Gregory (History)
-Professor Yoram Bauman (Economics)
-Graduate Student Dominic Corva (Geography)
  
 
----------------------
Liz Copland
ArtsLink and SLink Program Coordinator
http://socialsciencelink.wordpress.com
http://artslink.wordpress.com
http://depts.washington.edu/artsl
Art RM 309
206-240-7870
 
 

 
To All Graduating Students:
 
Join the celebration and come to the HUB this Thursday, April 9th, from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., to check out graduation announcements, class rings,
diploma frames, and the new 2009 Class T-shirt.  All of our vendors will be
there to showcase their products and take orders, plus you can find out the
many perks available to you during Spring quarter - just for wearing your
2009 Class T-shirt.  In addition, other Husky souvenir items will be on sale
to help you commemorate this amazing time in your life. 
 
We?ll be on hand, along with the Office of the Registrar, to answer any of
your graduation questions. 
 
For more information on graduation events going on around campus visit the
commencement website at www.uwgraduation.com.
 
Only 68 days to Commencement Day (June 13th at Husky Stadium)!  See you
there!
 
If you have any questions please email commence@u.washington.edu.

The Writer's Block Literary Festival will be happening on campus April 24-25!
 
If you love books, reading, writing, literature, poetry or any expression of 
the written word - this festival is for you! And it's FREE! Organized and 
hosted by students, the festival will offer:
 
-professor lectures about what they really want to talk about
-author readings from local writers
-dramatic interpretations of poetry and other literature
-a writer's workshop and open mic
-a business fair of organizations from the area, including the Richard Hugo 
House, Seattle Shakespeare Company and University Book Store
-many more events!
 
To find more information, go to writersblockfestival.webs.com. Keep visiting 
the website since more information will be posted as the festival gets closer!
 
This event is hosted by the Writer's Block Literary Festival Committee, Sigma 
Tau Delta, Stray, Bricolage, The Daily and many more organizations.
 
Remember, to mark April 24-25 in your calendar for the entirely free, on-campus 
Writer's Block Literary Festival!
 
Have questions or want to help volunteer? Email uw.writers.block@gmail.com.
 
~Writer's Block Festival Committee
writersblockfestival.webs.com
uw.writers.block@gmail.com
 
 
 Melissa Wensel 

Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington
Tacoma is offering a one-week Southwest Field Experience during the
first Summer Session (June 23rd - July 23rd) in conjunction with a
linked pair of courses in Art and Literature. Enrollment will be
limited to 16 undergraduate students who will earn 10 credits.  On a
space-available basis, some students may opt for taking only one of
the courses and participating in the Southwest Field Experience. Or,
students seeking 12 credits may elect an independent study
option for an additional 2 credits.  Application deadline April 20th.
 
Learn more about this amazing opportunity by going to:
 
www.tacoma.washington.edu/ias/southwest09/

Contact Tyler Budge (thbudge@u.washington.edu) or Anne Beaufort (beaufort@u.washington.edu) for additional information.
 

 
Tax 101 for Non US Resident and International Students:
April 8, 2009 (2 sessions)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
HUB 309
Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help Non Us Resident and international students understand the tuition accounts or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.
 
Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students:
April 9, 2009 (2 sessions)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
HUB 309
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students understand the 1098T tax form, the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.
 
 
Questions about the classes:  Please call 206-221-2621 or 206-221-5950.
Any student tax questions:  Please call 206-221-2609  or email taxquest@u.washington.edu
 
 
Kyra Worrell
SFS Outreach Advisor, Lead
University of Washington
http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/
 

Members of the UW community are currently being sought to participate in a 
linguistic research project examining the pronunciation of bilinguals? speech. 
Individuals who fall into the fall into the following experimental groups are 
invited to participate in this study:
 
-Monolingual English
-Monolingual Russian
-Proficient English-Russian speakers, where English is the native language
-Proficient Russian-English speakers, where Russian is the native language.
 
Proficiency indicates an individual who should be able to freely converse, 
read, and write at a college level in his/her second language. All participants 
will be asked to complete the following three tasks:
 
1)  Fill out a sociolinguistic questionnaire detailing basic background 
information such as your age, gender, country and city of origin, native 
language, second language, and other important information relating to your 
linguistic and social background.
 
2) Be recorded giving instructions to a destination on a map of a fictional 
location.
 
3) Be recorded reading a wordlist in your native language consisting of about 
50 words.
 
All three tasks will be completed during one session and will take 
approximately 30-45 minutes.
 
Recordings and information from the survey will be used for analysis and may be 
used in presentations and future publications. This study is entirely 
voluntary.
If you are interested in participating or have further questions, please feel 
free to email me at crule@u.washington.edu.
 
Thank you for your time.
 
Cameron Rule
Principal Investigator
Department of Slavic Languages/Department of Linguistics
crule@u.washington.edu
 
*Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent 
by e-mail.
 
 
 
 
 
 

UW Students,
 
We invite you to apply for the 2009 Student Organization Awards.  
 
All UW-Seattle students who are members of a registered student organization
in 2008-09 are eligible.  
Students may apply for multiple awards.  To apply, click on the links below.
 
Application deadline is Friday, April 24.  
 
 
Best RSO
Website: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67310
 
Collaborative RSO
Program: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67315
 
Community Commitment &
Involvement: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67317
 
HUB Hall of Fame
Activities: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67376
 
Outstanding RSO
Program: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67320
 
Vision & Values Student
Leadership: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67322
 
Adviser of the
Year: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jkiest/67375
 
 
Please join us at the 2009 Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in
HUB 108.  
 
 
Questions? Contact Jennifer Kiest at jkiest@u.washington.edu or 543-2380.
 
 
Jennifer Kiest
Student Activities Adviser
University of Washington
HUB 207, Box 352238, Seattle, WA 98195
jkiest@u.washington.edu
206.543.2380
http://depts.washington.edu/sao
 
 

Each year the Department of History gives an award (called the "Pressly
Prize," in honor of a very distinguished, past teacher at UW) to recognize
an outstanding high school history teacher in Washington State.  (The award
comes with a plaque and a sizable check, and the recipient is honored at a
ceremony here on campus.) The selection of the recipient is based primarily
on nominations from current UW students.  This year we have had very few
nominations and have decided to extend the deadline. 
 
If you had an outstanding history teacher in high school somewhere in WA and
would like to nominate him or her, simply nominate online at
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/histadv/59613 OR
download a nomination cover sheet athttp://depts.washington.edu/history/studying/undergrad/scholar.html#Pressly
 and submit your nomination to the History Department Undergraduate Advising
Office (Smith 318) by Monday, April 13th.  If your nominee is selected, you
will be invited to attend the award reception as well.
 
I hope you are having a good quarter.
 
Sincerely,
 
Tracy McKenzie
Professor, Department of History
 
 
 
 
History Undergraduate Advising
University of Washington
318 Smith
(206) 543-5691  FAX: (206) 543-9451
Box 353560    Seattle, WA 98195

 
Leadership Dialogues with Rob McKenna
 
April 8 at 6 p.m.
HUB 106B
 
 
Rob McKenna is Washington?s 17th Attorney General. As the state?s chief legal 
officer, he provides legal services to state agencies, boards and commissions. 
General McKenna?s ongoing priorities are: ? Keeping communities safer by 
leading the state in fighting meth, sexual predators, domestic violence and 
crimes against vulnerable adults; ? Protecting consumers and businesses from 
scams and high-tech crimes, such as cyber fraud, phishing and spyware; and ? 
Promoting integrity in government by defending the state?s laws and encouraging 
open access to government. McKenna received his J.D. from the University of 
Chicago Law School in 1988, where he was a member of the Law Review. He earned 
a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies, both with honors, from 
the University of Washington. He was also student body president and graduated 
Phi Beta Kappa.
 
The Leadership Dialogues Series is a quarterly program offering student leaders 
the opportunity to learn about important leadership topics from noted regional 
political, community, and industry leaders; network with other University of 
Washington student leaders; and discuss common leadership challenges and 
potential solutions to those challenges. This is also an excellent opportunity 
for current student leaders to reflect on their own development. Open to the 
public. Light refreshments served.
 
 
 
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=71791041873&ref=nf
 
 
 
Jennifer Kiest
Student Activities Adviser
University of Washington
HUB 207, Box 352238, Seattle, WA 98195
jkiest@u.washington.edu
206.543.2380
http://depts.washington.edu/sao
 

What is your story?
 
All University of Washington students are invited to share their stories of 
community involvement by participating in the Spring Celebration of Student 
Service & Leadership on May 6, 2009.
 
The Spring Celebration highlights students' work with and in our communities 
through a Gallery of Student Projects.  This is an opportunity for you to 
present your work in a visual display and discuss what you do in the community 
other students, faculty, community partners, and civic and university leaders. 
In addition to the Gallery of Student Projects, students are also able to 
participate in a panel discussion about their community-based work as another 
opportunity to share their interests and experiences in an interactive format.
 
Learn more by visiting http://depts.washington.edu/leader or by going directly 
to the Spring Celebration Gallery of Student Projects application form at: 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/leader/71741
 
The deadline to apply is April 17, 2009 at 5pm.
 
The Spring Celebration is co-sponsored by the Carlson Leadership & Public 
Service Center, Jumpstart, the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, and the 
Pipeline Project, all units in the Center for Experiential Learning and part of 
Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
 
We hope to see you on May 6th!

Please join us for an informational meeting on Thursday April 2 at 12pm in room 
Gould 100 where the Bosnia 2009 Design/Build Program will be discussed. The 
program Bosnia 2009 Design/Build will be begin in late June and end in
early August.  We will be designing and building two projects for disabled
children in the towns of Mostar and Bugunio.  A short power point will be
shown, the projects described and questions answered.  Application packets
will be available at this sesssion.
 
Sincerely,
 
Daniel Winterbottom
Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture
Department of Landscape Architecture
University of Washington
302 Gould, Box 355734, Seattle WA 98195-5734
Office 206 616 1876
Cell 206 612 1146
Fax 206 685 4486

11 weeks until you too can queer up Husky stadium, dance down the aisles of
the Don James Center, and eat trophy cupcakes until the collective sugar
frenzy inspires us all into a joint rendition of We Are Family!  You
wouldn't want to miss this!  Plus, we always have a great key note address
and you get to hear from a classmate of the graduating class's choice.  
And, let's not forget this is the time of year students, faculty, staff, and
alumni are recognized for their leadership, mentorship, activism, artistry,
etc. through the Q Visionary Awards. 
 
Finally,  Lavender Graduation is a year end celebration of you and all your
glorious academic prowess...in other words, completion of your desired
degree!!  To sign up for this event go to the link below.  Hope to see you
there!  Also, if you are a graduate, the Q Center will supply you with one
free parking pass which you can pick up at the Q Center.
 
 
What:  Lavender Graduation
When:  Wednesday, June 10, 2009; 6 p.m.
Where:   Don James Center
Why:  Because we like you!
How:  https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jms13/69700
 
 
jennifer self, ph.c.
q center coordinator
university of washington
www.qcenter.washington.edu
 

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SLink Student Board Position Opening: Spring 2009
 
The Social Science Link is seeking new members for Spring. This is an excellent 
opportunity to get involved with academic advisers, and connect with students 
in similar disciplines. The position requires attending a weekly meeting with 
advisers and the student board, to promote academic exploration of ideas, get 
students connected with faculty members and disciplines, as well as the 
resources available to them here at UW. Board participants are asked to share 
ideas, help at events such as our faculty panel discussions, and contribute 
posts to the SLink blog
(www.socialsciencelink.wordpress.com). We are seeking committed, willing 
students, excited about  being connected to a learning community.
 
If you are interested, please fill out the attached application and submit to 
RM 309 of the Art Building. Email Liz Copland at enc5@u.washington.edu for more 
information.
 
 
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Liz Copland
ArtsLink and SLink Program Coordinator
http://socialsciencelink.wordpress.com
http://artslink.wordpress.com
http://depts.washington.edu/artsl
Art RM 309
206-240-7870
 
 
 Social Sciences Link

What are the links and why do we need them?
	Academic advisers recognize that a significant number of entering undergraduates struggle to develop an academic purpose and identity because the UW does not provide sufficient avenues of encouragement to guide them in thoughtful and intentional explorations of majors and fields of study.  As a result, many students fail to connect with knowledgeable faculty, advisers, classes, and learning options until quite late in their academic careers. 

The goal of the new “Links” is to help students become acquainted with the UW, and it’s resources early on, so that they can find their majors quicker, and more successfully. It also provides opportunities to connect with communities on campus to help link students with people, resources, and opportunities. 

Goals for the Learning Links program: 
•	Share resources and provide coordination for joint projects and services among advising units- departmental advising.
•	Help students quickly and effectively develop realistic and purposeful academic plans and goals. 
•	Connect students with faculty and classes that help them formulate goals and declare majors.  Encourage students to develop two or more major options.
•	Expand the scope of student learning options and goals by empowering them take classes and explore disciplines that are not familiar to them. 
•	Reduce time to degree and increase retention through discipline-specific advising and purposeful academic planning.  
•	Create opportunities for educational student interaction, especially cross-discipline interaction and collaboration. 
•	Work with advisers to create innovative and stimulating ways to reach out to students. 

SLink
	ArtsLink consists of 4 student board members, and two academic advisers from the liberal arts departments. We have weekly meetings together, where we discuss and create opportunities to connect students to their majors quicker, and provide worthwhile experiences for students. 
It is also a goal to find ways for departments within the social sciences to come together and share resources. This allows students to explore outside of their intended discipline. 
	enc5@u.washington.edu liz copland

UW Spring Career Fair - April 15 in the HUB ballroom - 3:00-7:00 - see: careers.washington.edu

A new service:
 
Job Chat: This session begins with a current brief update on the job market for UW students followed by a Career Counselor addressing attendees' quick questions about job or internship hunting including interview strategies and job search techniques. So if you haven't been able to schedule an appointment, make it to Walk-ins (M-F, 1:00 - 4:00) or catch one of our workshops, this one's for you!
 
When:  Most Friday's at 2:30 (Check our online calendar to be sure: http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar)
Where:  UW Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall

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UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of March 9 - March 13
 
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following workshops.  Just come!
**All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted **
 
Tuesday, Mar.10, 3:30-5:00 pm, Job Search Strategies for International Students
 
Friday, Mar.13, 2:30-4:00, Job Chat
 
For workshop descriptions go to -
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
 
Also, check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs -
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/    pm,
 
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
15 minute sessions Monday - Thursday afternoons from
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 - Noon.
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
 
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
www.careers.washington.edu
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
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Alyce Mallett
Customer Relations Coordinator
(206) 543-0535
 
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
http://careers.washington.edu
 

The Tolo Chapter of Mortar Board is pleased to announce that we are now 
accepting nominations for this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award.
 
 
The purpose of this award is to recognize professors for exceptional 
contributions made towards the education of University of Washington 
undergraduates. As leaders of our campus community, Mortar Board wishes to 
annually commend and support an extraordinary professor who we feel has proven 
him or herself to be particularly dedicated to the intellectual success of 
undergraduates.
 
 
The Tolo Chapter of Mortar Board, a national college senior honor society, was 
founded in 1909. It is the oldest honor society on the University of Washington 
campus. Mortar Board recognizes college seniors for their achievements in 
scholarship, leadership and service.
 
 
The winning professor will receive a plaque, a framed certificate with their 
name, honorary membership in this year’s Tolo chapter, and will be formally 
recognized by the UW community.
 
 
Below you will find the link to the nomination form with instructions. The form 
is simple and takes only a few minutes to fill out.
 
 
Nominate your favorite teacher now!
 
 
Criteria for submitting nominations: 1. Any lecturer, senior lecturer, adjunct 
professor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, or professor 
emeritus may be nominated. Teaching Assistants, and those who are working 
towards their Ph.D. do not qualify for this award.
 
2. Only undergraduate students (full or part-time) may nominate professors for 
the award. Students should nominate only one professor.
 
3. Nomination forms may be accessed at: http://uwmortarboard.org/awards.aspx. 
Completed forms may be submitted
•	online using the Catalyst Web Survey, or
•	as a hard copy form, in a sealed envelope, to the Mortar Board Mailbox 
#136 in the HUB SAO Office, Room 207
 
4. Nominations are due Friday, March 21 2009 by 11:59 PM.
 
Questions? Email the Teaching Award Chair @ jamesa5@u.washington.edu
 
  --
James Arnold
Teaching Award Chair | Mortar Board Honor Society
University of Washington | Tolo Chapter
p. 360-430-7945
e. jamesa5@u.washington.edu
 
 
 

Ocean 506 A
Science & Technology Creative Nonfiction Writing
M, W 2:30-3:50
Rm 425 OCN
SLN 16012
3 credits
Qualifies for W credit
 
Instructor: Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description
 
This course treats advanced forms of science and technology writing for upper 
division undergraduate and graduate students, and it provides an opportunity 
for students to develop articles that may be considered for publication in 
Northwest Science & Technology online magazine.
 
We compare and contrast the structure of hard news feature to other
forms of nonfiction articles that are used to present technical content to
diverse audiences.  Specifically, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the
narrative form and examine several award-winning examples. The course provides 
an overview of other genres, including profile and review.
 
Students research and write a news feature with narrative lead as well as an 
article using one of the other forms treated in the class;
drafts are critiqued by classmates in writing clinics.
 
The ultimate goal is to be able to exercise deliberate selection and control 
of structure and style in science writing appropriate for the content, context, 
and communication goal. Students keep a writing journal throughout the quarter 
as a tool to develop ideas and techniques, and they learn to write a query 
letter--a specialized form of proposal used to present a story idea to an 
editor.
 
Prerequisites: At least upper division standing and permission of
instructor. Email the instructor for entry code.
 
 
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Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Two events.
  
One is the first annual Sociology Undergraduate Symposium, hosted with the
Sociology Department, in which students of all majors can present their
sociological, experiential (research, internship, and so on) work in the
form of a poster or presentation.  The application deadline is two weeks
away!   The other is our quarterly Sociology Cinema co-hosted with the
Northwest Film Forum at their theater.  You can find more information about
each event down below and at our website .  If
you or other students have questions, they may e-mail me at
sophia.a.chang@gmail.com.


 
"Sociology Cinema event at Northwest Film Forum: Visiting Assistant
Professor  Mike Mulcahy introduces They Shoot Horses Don't They?"
 
 
 
Date: Saturday February 28, 2009
 
Time: 6:15pm
 
Place: Northwest Film Forum - 1515 12th Ave, Seattle WA, 98122
 
Contact:
 
Sociology Student Association
 
Marianne Goldin, Officer
 
Phone: (206) 313-7727
 
Email: mgoldin@u.washington.edu
 
www.sociologystudent.org
 
 
 
Northwest Film Forum
 
Adam Sekuler, Program Director
 
Phone: (206) 329-2629
 
Email: adams@nwfilmforum.org
 
www.nwfilmforum.org
 
 
 
Sociological inquiry meets cinematic art and historical deja-vu this
Saturday. February 28th when the Sociology Student Association, in
collaboration with the Northwest Film Forum, presents "Sociology Cinema:
They Shoot Horses Don't They?" with discussant Dr. Mike Mulcahy (Sociology,
University of Washington).
 
 
 
Sociology Cinema pairs films and speakers, with an emphasis on sociological
issues. Organized by UW student members of the Sociology Student Association
(SSA), the event happens quarterly with new films and faculty discussants.
SSA President Sophia Chang speaks of the event,  "not only do students
enhance and apply their understanding of the sociological perspective, but
also [have a chance to] to share their passion for Sociology [with faculty
and other students]".  The February 28th event reaches out to the greater
Seattle moviegoing community, bringing to the forefront sociological
questions about the substance of the film and the social environment that
helped to shape it. This month's event is held off-campus, at the Northwest
Film Forum, a dynamic local organization championing independent cinema and
film-making.
 
 
 
About the Presenter
 
 
 
Dr. Mike Mulcahy is a visiting assistant professor in the University of
Washington Department of Sociology. He received his BA in English Literature
from U.C. Berkeley, followed by a 10 year period living in Germany where he
earned another BA and MA in Philosophy with minors in Sociology and Social
Psychology with specialization in contemporary continental ethical
philosophy. He returned to the U.S. in 1994, spending two years as a
researcher in a substance abuse clinic in San Francisco before entering a
PhD program at the University of Arizona, where in 2004 he earned his PhD
with a concentration in stratification, organizations and political
sociology. He has since taught classes in Social Movements, Political
Sociology, Comparative Social Change, the Sociology of Labor Movements,
Organizational Sociology, Inequality and the Sociology of Human Rights.
Visiting Assistant Professor  Mulcahy lives in Seattle with his wife and
9-month old daughter Joon.
 
 
 
About NW Film Forum
 
 
 
Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) is a Seattle-based non-profit organization
dedicated to becoming the nation's leading center for film artists. Founded
in 1995 by filmmakers Jamie Hook and Deborah Girdwood, NWFF now operates the
region's first and only non-profit center for the film arts. NWFF programs a
true cinematheque, embracing film production as well as film exhibition,
with two cinemas, film production and post-production facilities and
equipment, educational workshop space, filmmaker offices, a film vault
containing over 1,000 titles and a filmmaking library in its space at 1515
12th Ave.
 
 
 
Nearly 1000 members strong, NWFF aides 250 filmmakers in the production of
nearly 80 films, and offers more than 60 workshops annually. Our innovative
Start-to-Finish grant program partners with a local artist to produce a
feature length film, using both for and non-profit funding, a model unique
in the non-profit world. The most recent film, The Immaculate Conception of
Little Dizzle, premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
 
 
 
Our cinemas showcase the best in American and international cinema, 360 days
a year, as well as quarterly world premiere live performances. Recent
highlights include: a 27 film retrospective of Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro
Ozu that included ten commissions for live musical scores; Children's Film
Festival Seattle; a lecture and class by legendary designer/filmmaker Pablo
Ferro; a retrospective of the documentaries of Ross McElwee that included a
visit from the artist; and the strongest music film programming in the
nation.
 
 
 
 
 
About the Film
 
 
 
"They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" (USA, 1969, 35mm, 120 min, Rated PG),
director Sydney Pollack's dark and impassioned adaptation of Horace McCoy's
novel, reflects the dreams, ideals and overwhelming feeling of
disenchantment of the 1930s (and the late 60s). Jane Fonda and Michael
Sarrazin star as hopeless Depression-era drifters who struggle to keep their
footing in a grueling dance marathon. A moving story of devotion and
endurance, They Shoot Horses won one Oscar and was nominated for eight more.
 
 
 
This film is a part of the yearlong Northwest Film Forum's "69" series: an
exploration of the films of 1969, presenting a diversity of feature films,
documentaries and experimental works that were seen on screens during that
tumultuous year. 1969 was a moment between times. The year was
simultaneously the epitome and the end of an era. With optimism and fear,
triumphs and tragedies, freedoms and violations, love and war, a decade of
diametric struggles was coming to an end. Forty years later, as we close out
the first decade of the 21st Century, 1969 is a reflection of the kinds of
issues, dilemmas, creative sparks, contradictions and open future that we
face today, in our world and our cinema.


 
Sophia Chang
 
Sociology Student Association President

sophia.a.chang@gmail.com
 

The Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities provides twenty selected undergraduates with a unique funded opportunity to engage in an intensive summer  research experience guided by four faculty.
 
 
 
This year's theme is "Shifting Empire: Critical Imperial Studies in the Americas and Beyond" and faculty include Kiko Benitez (Comparative Literature, Southeast Asian Studies), Rick Bonus (American Ethnic Studies, Southeast Asian Studies), Chandan Reddy (English), and Ileana Rodriguez-Silva (History, Latin American Studies).  The application deadline is FRIDAY, MARCH 13 at 5pm.
 
 
 
Please distribute the attached flyer to your students and direct them to http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst/ for additional information and an application.  Students should also be encouraged to contact our office with questions and concerns (urp@u.washington.edu; 543.4282; MGH 120).
 
  
Jennifer Harris, PhD
Associate Director 
Undergraduate Research Program 
120 Mary Gates Hall * 206.543.4282 
urp@u.washington.edu 
www.washington.edu/research/urp
 
  

The Pipeline Project connects UW undergraduates with exciting
service-learning opportunities in K-12 public schools and local community
organizations.  Students may receive credit by enrolling in an Inner
Pipeline seminar and coupling this with weekly tutoring.  We are actively
recruiting students for 15 spring quarter Inner Pipeline seminars.  Please
pass on this email to your student lists and encourage them to sign up for a
seminar.
 
In addition, all Pipeline tutors are required to attend a 1.5 hour mandatory
orientation in MGH 120 (no rsvp necessary).  We offer orientations each week
throughout the quarter, and students may access the schedule via our
website:  http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/orientation.html
 
EDUC 401 (see specific sections and SLN's via links below)
CREDITS: 1-10. <%20msclaire@u.washington.edu>
 
Seminars are Credit/No Credit.
 
The following seminars will be offered during Spring 2009:
 
Mondays:
 
    - Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401H &
I)
    - Refugee Communities (EDUC
401L)
    - Environmental Education (EDUC 401Q)
    
 
Tuesdays:
 
    - General K-12 (EDUC 401E)
    
    - Literacy in the Criminal Justice System (EDUC
401G)
    - Creative Writing (EDUC
401K)
 
Wednesdays:
 
    - General K-12 (EDUC
401F)
    - At-Risk Middle School Students (EDUC
401N)
    - Non-Profits and Youth Education (EDUC
401R)
 
Thursdays:
 
    - Literacy Through Photography (EDUC
401M)
    - Becoming Citizens (EDUC
401B)
    - College Access Project (EDUC
401O)
    - Math and Science (EDUC
401J)
    - Philosophy for Children (EDUC
401P)
 
 
 
Feel free to contact us at msclaire@u.washington.edu or
pipeline@u.washington.edu with any questions.
 
Best,
Claire
 
-- 
Claire Fraczek, M.Ed.
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Washington

Applications are now being accepted for the National Education for Women's 
(NEW) Leadership Puget Sound 2009 Institute. The Institute, which will be held 
in Seattle from June 15-20, provides undergraduate students an opportunity to 
develop political and leadership skills while working with students and women 
leaders from around the Puget Sound. Previous leadership experience is not a 
requirement to be considered for the program. In fact, we seek students with 
diverse interests and experiences - all you need is an interest in the 
challenges and opportunities of women's leadership. The application deadline is next Friday, February 27th - to learn more and fill out our online application 
go to http://depts.washington.edu/newlead.
 
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I am writing let you know about NEW (National Education for Women’s) Leadership 
Puget Sound’s upcoming institute. NEW Leadership Puget Sound is an intensive, 
six-day institute open to students who attend university or college in the 
Puget Sound region or who have a permanent residence here.
 
To learn more about NEW Leadership Puget Sound and apply for our 2009 Institute 
go to http://depts.washington.edu/newlead. The application deadline is this 
Friday, February 27, 2009.
 
Every day, important decisions get made that have an impact on your life and 
future. But those decisions aren’t only made in the halls of government – they 
are made in your local community center, in your neighborhood, on your campus, 
and in any environment where people work together to make things happen. 
Participating in civic and political activities means being able to be part of 
these decision-making processes and make your voice heard.
 
The Institute, which will be held in Seattle from June 15-20, provides an 
opportunity to develop skills and work and have fun with real-world women 
leaders and students from around the Puget Sound. Our days begin at 8:00 a.m. 
and end at 7:00 p.m., and are packed with interactive workshops, panels, and 
trips into the field.
 
A particular major or previous leadership experience is not a requirement to be 
considered for the program. In fact, we seek students with diverse interests 
and experiences – all you need is to be interested in the challenges and 
opportunities of women’s leadership.
 
It costs nothing to apply; however, students accepted for admission are 
required to provide a $150.00 non-refundable registration fee. If you have 
concerns about being able to meet this cost, complete the online application 
first, then email NEW Leadership Puget Sound (newlead@u.washington.edu) for 
information about sliding scale fees and full scholarship support. No one will 
be denied admission on the basis of ability to pay the full registration fee. 
The deadline for applying to the 2009 program is February 27.
 
To learn more about the program or to fill out an online application go to 
http://depts.washington.edu/newlead. Also, please feel free to forward this 
email to any friends or colleagues that might be interested in NEW Leadership 
Puget Sound.
 
If you have any questions about the program please contact me at
newlead@u.washington.edu.
 
 
Allison D. Rank
Research Assistant
NEW (National Education for Women's) Leadership Puget Sound
Political Science, Box 353530
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3530
http://depts.washington.edu/newlead
newlead@u.washington.edu
 
 

UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of Feb. 23 - Feb. 27
 
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following workshops.  Just come!
**All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted **
 
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3:30 - 4:30, How To Find a Job
 
Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30 - 4:30 Resumes & Cover Letters
 
Friday, Feb. 27, 1:30 - 2:30, Internships & Summer Jobs
 
For workshop descriptions go to -
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
 
Also, check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs -
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/    pm,
 
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
15 minute sessions Monday - Thursday afternoons from
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 - Noon.
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
 
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
www.careers.washington.edu
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
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Alyce Mallett
Customer Relations Coordinator
(206) 543-0535
 
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
http://careers.washington.edu

The 2009 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities
Shifting Empire: Critical Imperial Studies in the Americas & Beyond
June 22nd – August 21st, 2009
HUM 498 A & B (12 credits)
 
APPLICATION: www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst
 
APPLICATION DUE: Friday, March 13th
 
MARY GATES SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $3000
 
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
 
This year’s Institute examines the concept of empire through diverse 
(inter)disciplinary perspectives. Under the guidance of four faculty, students 
will probe the multiple struggles and negotiations that continue to shape the 
organization of the U.S. empire within the Americas and beyond. Focusing on the 
Philippines and Caribbean islands as key sites where the Empire’s material and 
ideological boundaries were drawn, contested, and reconfigured, it reexamines 
relations among three regions (Asia, the Caribbean, and the U.S.) that scholars 
have perceived as radically distinct. Institute students will explore the 
interrelations among these three regions through multidisciplinary research 
methodologies (e.g., textual, ethnographic, performance-based) and archives 
(e.g. state policies, legal challenges, literary works, media texts, oral 
interviews). Students will interrogate existing definitions of “empire,” 
uncover the circulation of commodities, peoples, practices, and ideas across 
imperial fields and diasporic communities, and open new areas of inquiry that 
they will pursue in individual and collaborative research projects of their own 
design. In the process they will gain skill in self-reflectively 
conceptualizing and producing crossdisciplinary research, with race, gender, 
and sexuality as important touchstones for this process.
 
The Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities selects and supports twenty 
undergraduates to engage in intensive research projects under the guidance of 
four interdisciplinary instructors. Selected students receive a Mary Gates 
Scholarship of $3000 and earn 12 academic credits for this full-time research 
experience.
 
Students with curiosity about race, place, community and political formations, 
and cultural practices are encouraged to apply. No prior studies in this field 
are required.
 
2009 FACULTY
 
Kiko Benitez, Comparative Literature, Southeast Asian Studies, 
jfbb@u.washington.edu
 
Rick Bonus, American Ethnic Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, 
rbonus@u.washington.edu
 
Chandan Reddy, English, ccreddy@u.washington.edu
 
Ileana Rodriguez-Silva, History, Latin American Studies, 
imrodrig@u.washington.edu
 
QUESTIONS?: Email the Undergraduate Research Program (urp@u.washington.edu)

Community Literacy Program (CLP) for Spring 2009: CLP is an 8 credit 
service-learning program combining English 198A (reading, research and writing 
seminar) and Education 401C (classroom volunteer work in one of our partner 
Seattle public elementary schools).
 
Since the program began in 1992, nearly 800 UW students at all levels and from 
a wide variety of majors have found the opportunity valuable in putting their 
learning into action, and in gaining experience to make decisions about majors 
and careers.  The Education 401 component of CLP meets practicum requirements 
for the Education, Learning and Society minor, and the English 198 course may 
be used to satisfy the 5 credit composition requirement, or toward the 10 
credit "W" requirement.

Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
685-3804  esoneill@u.washington.edu
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp
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Are you a UW student interested in helping children succeed in school?
Considering a career in education? Looking for real world experience to help
you choose a major? A way to understand and address social inequality? A way to 
improve your your research, writing, and collaborative learning and 
presentation skills?   If you answered yes to any of these questions, the 
Community Literacy Program (CLP) may be just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program
linking two courses: English 198A and Education 401C. In English 198A you'll
meet twice weekly on campus, MW 10:30-12:20, in a writing-intensive seminar
focused on effective methods of working with elementary school children, on
some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and on ways to
be meaningfully involved in these issues while developing your research and 
writing skills.  In EDUC 401, you'll put what you learn on campus into action, 
volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our 
partner Seattle public elementary schools: Thornton Creek School (AE2), Olympic 
Hills Elementary or The New School @ Columbia.  CLP alumni serve as 
undergraduate Head Tutors/Peer Mentors at each of our partner schools, and, 
along with the instructor, are available to support you in all aspects of the 
program.
 
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?: The Community Literacy Program welcomes students at any
stage of their UW careers, and typically includes students from a wide variety
of majors and interests.  Some are upper division students who want to
investigate career directions in teaching, social work, counseling, social
justice, policy studies, law or pediatric medicine. Some are lower division
students looking for a connection between experience and academic learning to
help them decide on a major. Some are looking for a small seminar-style course,
for an engaging way to earn a "W" or "Composition" credit or, in the words of
Dr. Paul Farmer, for a way to "use what you learn to transform yourselves and
your community."  CLP is also an excellent way to work toward the classroom
experience necessary for students applying to Masters in Teaching programs or
completing the practicum requirement for the Education, Learning and Society
minor. CLP alums have gone on to teach in Washington, California, Oregon, New
York, Mexico, Brazil and beyond.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program,
register for EDUC 401C (SLN 12779) and then English 198A (SLN 12968).  UW
students can take up to 15 credits of English 198, and can count it toward
either the "W" or the "Composition" requirement, so you're welcome to sign up
for CLP even if you've already taken a writing link.  No add codes are required
until period 3 (when classes begin).
 
QUESTIONS?  Additional information is available at the program web site:
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the
director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions.
 
Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp
 
 
 

It's tax time again! During the next few months, Student Fiscal Services will be offering two different types of tax classes to students. Below are a list of the tax classes offered in the month of February.
 
PLEASE NOTE: THESE WILL BE THE ONLY CLASSES OFFERED BEFORE THE UW FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) DEADLINE OF FEB. 28: Though students are not required to have filed their tax returns before they fill out the FAFSA (they can estimate and fill in actual figures later), many students prefer to file their taxes before the FAFSA deadline. International students may need to fill out the FAFSA for childcare and UW housing.
 
 
Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students:
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students understand the 1098T tax form, the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.
 
Below are the classes in February:
 
February 18, 2009 (2 sections, same day)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
HUB 310
 
Tax 101 for Non US Resident and International Students:
Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help Non Us Resident and international students understand the tuition accounts or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.
 
Below are the classes in February:
 
February 18, 2009
3:30pm - 4:30pm
HUB 310
 
Questions about the classes:  Please call 206-221-2621 or 206-221-5950.
Any tax questions:  Please call 206-221-2609  or email taxquest@u.washington.edu
 
 
Kyra Worrell
SFS Outreach Advisor, Lead
University of Washington
http://www.washington.edu/students/sfs/outreach/index.html
 
 

The Communication Student Diversity Community wants to BUY YOU A TICKET to UW's production of the Vagina Monologues!
 
Choose from any of the three performances this week: Thursday, Friday, or
Saturday at 8pm.
 
The catch? Just be willing to come talk about your opinions of the Vagina
Monologues and hear about what's being done to prevent relationship violence
 and sexual assault on Wednesday, February 18th from 6:30-8:30pm.
 
Email commdiversitycommunity@u.washington.edu by Wednesday if you are
interested!
 

brown bag
ICTs & The Environment: What are the environmental impacts of information and communication technologies in the developing world, and how can we use these new technologies to improve the environment?
 
WHAT: A research discussion with Teresa Peters (formerly with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Libraries Program) to discuss ICTs and the environment (follow link to posting: http://www.cis.washington.edu/2009/02/brown-bag/).
WHERE: Parrington Hall, Commons (3rd Floor)
WHEN: February 17th, 2008 12-1pm
 
 
ABSTRACT: Environmental issues cut across all areas of development, but in the area of information and communications technology for development (ICTD) many environmental costs and benefits appear in even starker contrast. ICT can serve as a valuable tool to help protect the environment - for example, as a means for monitoring and managing complex environmental systems. But technology also raises serious environmental concerns - especially for developing countries - in particular related to power and e-waste. Developing country governments expect to have the same opportunity to exploit natural resources as other countries have had on their path to development, and protecting the environment is often pitted against other more pressing development concerns. Yet, given what is known today about the risks to future generations if steps are not taken now to protect the environment, it is short-sighted not to consider the environmental aspects of any development activities. Since ICT plays such an important role in development, the environmental impact of increased ICT use in developing countries merits special attention. Teresa will initiate the discussion with issues she raises in a brief concept paper (follow link to see full paper: http://www.cis.washington.edu/documents/ICT-Env.pdf).
 
In addition to the discussion, Teresa is keen to identify a masters or PhD-level student interested in research collaboration on this topic. This opportunity is open to students interested for this and/or next academic year.
ABOUT TERESA PETERS: Teresa Peters is a partner at Kickstand Consulting working on a range of issues related to the use of information and communications technology to achieve social goals. She is also exploring new ground in the field as a research affiliate with the Center for Information & Society at the University of Washington. Recently, Teresa was a Senior Program Officer with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where she worked on the Global Libraries program as a senior member of a 13-person team on a $328M initiative to bring effective, sustainable public access to ICT in developing-country libraries. Teresa is a lawyer with a background in technology, policy, and development, with experience working at the highest levels of international policy-making and in ground-level projects in developing countries and disadvantaged communities. She founded bridges.org in 1999, an award-winning nonprofit organization based in Africa that promoted the effective use of information communications technology and business processes for socio-economic development. Previously, Teresa was an official at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) based in Paris, where she led the efforts of the Committee on Information, Computers and Communications Policy in authentication, cryptography and security of information systems. Teresa has been an active voice in the global conversation on the digital divide and electronic commerce and has been involved in civil and human rights efforts in Latin America, Africa, Europe and North America. In 2003, the World Economic Forum named her a Global Leader of Tomorrow. A native of Ohio, Teresa holds a JD from Washington College of Law at American University and a BA in Anthropology from Ohio State University.
 
 
Box 354985
Seattle, WA 98195
Tel 206.616.9101
Fax 206.616.5149
cisinfo@u.washington.edu
www.cis.washington.edu
 
 
 
Stephanie Earls
MLIS Student
Communications Assistant - Center for Information and Society
University of Washington Information School

This event will be held at:
HUB 209A
February 13th, Friday
12:00pm ~ 2:00pm


*Conflict Resolution in Theory and Practice: Alternative Paradigms to 'Power
Politics' *
 
Dr.  Davin Bremner, a Jackson School graduate of '83, will talk about his
experiences mediating community conflicts in the townships of South Africa,
conflict prevention in post-Soviet Georgia, and will tell some 'stories'
from the field, in places like Sierra Leone, Croatia, and the Niger Delta.
He will also talk about the work done by Kreddha International Peace Council
for States, Peoples and Minorities, where he is currently the Director of
Research and Analysis. As well as his path from a graduate of the University
of Washington to where he is now, working for Kreddha, and everything in
between.
 
This event will be held at:
HUB 209A
February 13th, Friday
12:00pm ~ 2:00pm
 
This event is open to anyone who is interested in conflict resolution,
conflict prevention, intrastate conflict, or working for NGOs.
 
There will be pizza!
 
[end]
 
-- 
Ryo C. Kato
Jackson School of International Studies

http://www.kreddha.org/

ryo.c.kato@gmail.com

Dear Students,
 
/*The Orator, */*Undergraduate Journal of Political Science, is now accepting 
submissions!  *
 
Deadline #1: February 6th, 2009 by 3:00 pm
Deadline #2: February 27th, 2009 by 3:00 pm
Deadline #3: March 20th, 2009 by 3:00 pm
 
For the past two years, PSA, the Political Science Honor Society at the UW, has 
edited and published /The Orator/, an undergraduate journal of political 
science articles written by UW students. Last year, /The Orator /was named in 
the top ten undergraduate journals nationwide. Though a political science 
journal by name, /The Orator/ is open to submissions from ANY MAJOR, provided 
essays are in some way related to politics or political issues. Submissions to 
/The Orator/ are accepted on a rolling basis,* so the sooner you apply, the 
better!*
 
The attached application form must be filled out and submitted to the Political 
Science Advising Office, 215 Smith Hall, with the submission attached. We at 
PSA look forward to reading your papers!
Questions?  Contact PSA at nupsa@u.washington.edu.
 
 
Nu Chapter-Pi Sigma Alpha
The National Political Science Honors Society
         University of Washington
 
- Kaegan Faltys-Burr
PSA Communications Director
 
 
Tamara Sollinger
Academic Adviser
Political Science, University of Washington 215C Smith Hall, Box 353530
(206) 543-1824
http://www.polisci.washington.edu/under/under.html

UWHS Rotaract Club Meeting, Tues Feb 10th, 6-7pm in HS T-739 

The Rotaract Club of the University of Washington, Health Sciences* is
a Rotary-sponsored
service club focused on local and international community service with a
health focus. This group is open to both graduate and undergraduate students
from any discipline who have an interest in improving health. Non-students
ages 18-30 are also welcome. For more info visit
http://students.washington.edu/uwhsroto/
 
****Meeting's Speaker: Anel Mercado, King County Public
Health
***
*
*When:* Tuesday, Feb 10th from 6-7pm
*Where:* Health Sciences Building, Room T-739
*Who:* UWHS Rotaract members and anyone interested in learning more about
the club
 
 
Also on the agenda:
 
* Learn about our *NEW UWHS Rotaract International Service Scholarships!
Applications are due Feb 17th.
*
*Find out about becoming a member!
 
*Sign up for local community service events!
 
*Sign up for our next social event!
 
 
 
For more information:  Please contact Jen Osborn club president (
uwhsrotaract@gmail.com) or visit our website at
http://students.washington.edu/uwhsroto/
 
 
 
-- 
Jen L. Osborn
 
Graduate Research Scientist/Engineer
President of the Rotaract Club of the University of Washington, Health
Sciences & Rotary District 5030 Rotaract Representative
http://students.washington.edu/uwhsroto/
 
University of Washington
Department of Bioengineering
Foege Bld, Room N433B
206.616.3129
 
 
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others." - Gandhi

This is a graded course for 3 credits.
 
Ocean 506 A
Science & Technology Creative Nonfiction Writing
M, W 2:30-3:50
Rm 425 OCN
3 credits
SLN 16012
 
Instructor: Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description
 
This course treats advanced forms of science and technology writing for
upper division undergraduate and graduate students, and provides an
opportunity for students to develop articles that may be considered for
publication in Northwest Science & Technology online magazine.
 
We compare and contrast the structure of hard news feature to other
forms of nonfiction articles that are used to present technical content to
diverse audiences.  Specifically, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the
narrative form and examine several award-winning examples. The course
provides an overview of other genres, including profile and review.
 
Students research and write a news feature with narrative lead as well as
an article using one of the other forms treated in the class;
drafts are critiqued by classmates in writing clinics.
 
The ultimate goal is to master different structures and to be able
to exercise deliberate selection and control of structure and
style in science writing appropriate for the content, context, and
communication goal. Students keep a writing journal throughout the quarter
as a tool to develop ideas and techniques, and they learn to write a query
letter-a specialized form of proposal used to present a story idea to an
editor.
 
Prerequisites: At least upper division standing and permission of
instructor. Email the instructor for entry code.
 
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
University of Washington, Box 353740
Seattle, WA 98195-3740
206-616-4826
 
 
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Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

The University of Washington, First Year Programs is seeking creative, talented 
undergraduate students. Currently, we are looking for cover design submissions 
for the 2009-2010 student planner contest! The winner will have their design 
distributed on the cover of 7,000 student planners and receive a $50 gift card 
from the University Bookstore. To see the winning cover design from previous 
years please visit, https://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/plannercover.php. 
DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 AT 5 PM IN MARY GATES 
HALL, ROOM 171.
 
Requirements:
 
Dimensions: 7” (width) x 9” (height)
Resolution: At least 144 pixels/inch (or equivalent)
Color mode: CMYK
Deliverables: one hardcopy, CD with the original file and .pdf version. Please 
include your full and email address upon submission.
 
We look forward to seeing your designs! Please feel free to contact us if you 
have any other questions or concerns!
 
First Year Programs
University of Washington
171 Mary Gates Hall
fyp@u.washington.edu 
(206) 543-4905

Are you interested in international studies and business?  Foreign language?  Study abroad?  Attend a Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) Information Session to learn how to combine these interests to forge an exciting career path and gain a competitive advantage in the job market.
 
CISB is an award-winning, highly-ranked program for undergraduate Foster School business students who want to become global business leaders. CISB gives business students the academic and real-world preparation they need for a global business career through immersion in a foreign culture, study/work abroad, practical experience, language study and leadership skill development.
 
Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to hear from students and staff about the program:
 
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m., Sieg 229
Wednesday, March 4, 4:30 - 5:20 p.m., Balmer 307
 
To learn more about CISB, please visit our website at http://foster.washington.edu/cisb/ or write to CISB at cisb@u.washington.edu.
 
 
Deanna Fryhle
Program Adviser
Certificate of International Studies in Business Program (CISB)
Michael G. Foster School of Business
University of Washington
T:  206.543-5985/ F:  206.616-8225
E:  cisb@u.washington.edu
137 Mackenzie Hall
Box 353200
Seattle, WA  98195-3200
foster.washington.edu

UWs marine biology program partnering with FISH/ESRM 162 invites all UW students to two marine biology film screenings in February:
 
Films show on Thursdays @ 7pm in Fishery Science Building 102 
(http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/?FSH).
 
Front doors open at 6:45.  Free!
 
 
Thurs, Feb 5 		The March of the Penguins
 			Introduction: TBD
 
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to 
find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long 
journey - a journey that will take emperor penguins hundreds of miles across 
the continent by foot, one by one in a single file. They will endure freezing 
temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They 
will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest 
conditions on earth, all to find true love.
 
Thurs, Feb 19            The Perfect Storm
 		          Introduction: TBD
 
Based on a true story, Billy Tyne (George Clooney), captain of the Andrea Gail, 
hasn't had much luck finding catch on his most recent trips to sea, and with 
money short, he and his crew -- Bob Shatford (Mark Wahlberg), Dale Murphy (John 
C. Reilly), and David Sullivan (William Fichtner) set out again when they hear 
that the fish are running. Billy's hunch proves correct, but when the ship's 
refrigeration system goes haywire, they have to return to shore as quickly as 
possible before the fish spoil, sending them into the middle of the worst storm 
in history.
 
 
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Emily Beyer
Marine Biology Minor Advisor
Biology/Oceanography/School of Aquatic & Fishery Science
116 Fisheries Science Building, Box 355020
Seattle, WA 98195-5020
206.543.7426
marbiol@u.washington.edu
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ASUW Office of Government Relations is planning this for February 
19, 2009.

  From: Legislative Programming Coordinator 

Join the 2009 Orientation Leader Staff!
  
*	Want to help new students?
*	Want to get involved?
*	Want an on-campus job this summer?
*	Want to earn good money?
*	Want free food?
 
Congratulations-you have found to the right place!
 
First Year Programs is dedicated to providing incoming students and their
families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure that
their transition to the University of Washington is a smooth and enjoyable
one.  We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current
University of Washington students to become part of the First Year Programs
Orientation Leader staff. Orientation Leaders play a vital role in this
exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a
wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing
options, and more.
 
Applications are due by Friday, January 30th.
 
For more information and an Orientation Leader application, please visit our
website:
 
http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/orientationleaders/
  
Please feel free to contact First Year Programs staff directly if you have
any questions about the position or the application process.  You can reach
us either via email (uwao@u.washington.edu) or phone (206.543.4905).
 
  
Bryan Crockett, Coordinator for Advising and Orientation Programs
 
Alex Llapitan, Orientation Leader Coordinator
 
Veronica Velasquez, Orientation Leader Coordinator
 

The Office of Admissions is currently accepting applications for
undergraduate tour guides to join our team for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Campus tour guides are the face of the University to more than 15,000 annual
visitors. Our guides are passionate, responsible, and bursting with UW
pride. If you know students who would be outstanding representatives of our
world-class institution, please forward them this email and encourage them
to apply.
 
More information and an online application can be found at
http://admit.washington.edu/Visit/TourGuideApplication. The deadline to
apply is February 6, 2009. Questions about serving as a tour guide and the
application process should be directed to the Campus Visit Program's student
director, Loc Trinh, at visituw@u.washington.edu.
 

RE: 12th Annual  Undergraduate Research Symposium, which will be on Friday, May 15th, 2009.
 
To present their work at this event, students must submit an application by 
Friday, February 20th, 2009.
 
The Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research, 
scholarship, and creative expression in all academic disciplines. Students may 
present their research either in a poster or in an oral presentation session. 
We will also have a (small) performance space in nearby Meany Hall to allow 
students in the performing arts to participate. Last year, over 650 
undergraduates presented their work in this exciting event and we expect this 
year’s celebration to be our biggest yet.
 
You should receive a poster(s) via campus mail shortly and we thank you in 
advance for posting these in your department. If you would like additional 
posters email us at: urp@u.washington.edu. We also invite you put a link to 
this year’s Symposium application on your own departmental website, as desired.
 
If you or your department’s faculty would like a URP staff member to briefly 
present about the symposium in your courses or to student groups, please email 
us at urp@u.washington.edu. For further details, including a list of 
information sessions about the symposium and abstract writing workshops to 
assist students with their applications, visit 
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/symp.
 
Thank you very much for encouraging your students to apply and attend this 
exciting event. I hope to see you there.
 
Sincerely,
 
Janice DeCosmo
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
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Undergraduate Research Program
Mary Gates Hall 120
206.543.4282; urp@u.washington.edu
http://exp.washington.edu/urp

Money 101: Budgeting
Thursday, January 29, 2009
3:00 – 4:00 pm
HUB Room 209 B

The University of Washington Student Fiscal Services is offering a money management class for UW students, focusing on how to develop a spending plan. Money 101 can help you get on the right financial track. This Money 101 session will focus on developing a spending plan (otherwise known as a budget), why you need a budget, how to set up that budget, and when and where your budget may need adjusting.

Future sessions will cover credit cards, credit reports and scoring, and fraud.
Please contact Student Fiscal Services Outreach with any questions regarding this session

at 206-616-9742 or email us at sfscust@u.washington.edu

     That time of year again is approaching………….. the ASUW elections! That said, 
     the Elections Administration Committee is in need of students who would like 
     to help facilitate the ASUW elections.
     
     You might be wondering, what do members of the EAC do?
     ü  Meet weekly
     ü  Publicize the elections to the student body
     ü  Recruit candidates
     ü  Create the Voter’s Guide
     ü  Plan candidate forums
     ü  Ensure fair campaigning through the issuing of citations
     ü  And much more!
     
     As this is an open committee, all who apply and are willing to make a 
     commitment to the committee will be appointed. Please note that EAC members 
     are prohibited from running for candidacy or supporting a candidate in the 
     ASUW elections.
     
     For more information, or to request an application, email 
     asuwvote@u.washington.edu.
     
     
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     Shauna Stadnik, Chair
     ASUW Elections Administration Committee
     Husky Union Building, 304J
     Office – 206.221.4914
     asuwvote@u.washington.edu
     vote.asuw.org

 
 
Become a FIG Leader!
 
 
 
Applications are completed online and you can access the application on the
following website: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/figleaders/
 
 
 
The program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle
undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed),
and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges
and opportunities presented to them as new students. Having been in a FIG as
a freshman is not required. 
 
As a FIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the University
while also developing transferable skills in public speaking, discussion
facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of instructional
leadership. All of these skills will be utilized while instructing a class
of 15-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199. 
 
Training will take place during spring quarter 2009. Special arrangements
for summer training can be made for students who will be studying abroad
during spring quarter. FIG Leaders are eligible to receive up to six credits
for their commitments to the program, which includes bother training for and
teaching the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter.
 
 The application deadline is Monday, February 2nd by 5:00pm. For more
information, and for information session days/times, please visit our
website at: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/figleaders/
 
 figs 
 
 
 
 

UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of Jan. 19 - Jan. 23
 
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following workshops.  Just come!
**All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted **
 
Monday, Jan. 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
 
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 12:30 - 1:30, Making the Most of a Career Fair
 
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 3:30 - 5:00, Successful Interviews
(part of Career Discovery Week)
 
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 12:30 - 1:30, Making the Most of a Career Fair
 
**Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1:00 - 5:30, SWE: Evening with Industry Career Fair - HUB Ballrooms**
Sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers, this dual event for students interested in internships and full-time employment in the fields of engineering, science, or technology consists of an afternoon career fair and an evening awards banquet for even more networking. Please visit students.washington.edu... or contact swe@u.washington.edu for details.
 
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 3:30 - 4:30, Job Offer & Salary Negotiations
(part of Career Discovery Week)
 
Thursday, Jan. 22, 1:30 - 2:30, Making the Most of a Career Fair
 
Thursday, Jan. 22, 3:30 - 4:30, Resumes & Cover Letters
(part of Career Discovery Week)
 
**Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:00 - 9:00, Diversity Career Fair, HUB Ballrooms**
Sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), this fair is open to students and alumni from all majors. More information can be found at students.washington.edu...
 
Friday, Jan. 23, 12:30 - 2:00, Successful Interviews
(part of Career Discovery Week)
 
Friday, Jan. 23, 2:30 - 3:30, Networking for Shy People & Others
(part of Career Discovery Week)
 
For workshop descriptions go to -
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
 
Also, check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs -
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/    pm,
 
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
15 minute sessions Monday - Thursday afternoons from
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 - Noon.
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
 
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
www.careers.washington.edu
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
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Alyce Mallett
Customer Relations Coordinator
(206) 543-0535
 
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
http://careers.washington.edu

The University of Washington Pipeline Project would like to invite you to apply 
for an exciting opportunity!  Apply for Pipeline's Literacy-Arts Alternative 
Spring Break and make spring break 2009 a week that you won't forget.
 
During alternative spring break you will have the opportunity to travel as part 
of a team of 5 UW undergraduates to a rural or tribal community in Washington 
state.  Once there you will work with students in a local elementary or middle 
school on a literacy and arts project.  You'll work on coaching each student in 
writing poetry or short stories, illustrating and hand-making his or her very 
own book!  At the end of the week, you'll celebrate the completion of books 
with the school and local community.
 
All lodging, transportation and supply costs for this trip are covered by 
Pipeline and our sponsors.  In order to help us maintain a financially 
sustainable program, your team will be asked to help raise funds for food for 
the week.
 
Please apply for this exciting, fun and rewarding program!  Applications (found 
online at 
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/springbreak/2009literacy.html) are 
due on January 23rd, 2009 and can be submitted to the office of the Pipeline 
Project, Mary Gates Hall 120.
 
If you have any questions about this program or the application process, please 
email pipeline@u.washington.edu or check out our website: 
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/index.html
 
 
___________________________________________
 
Kristin Quackenbush
 
University of Washington Class of 2009
Spanish and European Studies
(360) 213-3480

The application for Mortar Board honors society is now open!
 
New members are selected on the basis of achievement in scholarship, 
leadership and service; and serve as active members during their senior 
year. The application and further information is available online at 
http://uwmortarboard.org/application.aspx. The deadline for the 
application is February 13th, 2009.
 
Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors 
for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. 
Founded in 1918, it is currently the oldest honor society on the 
University of Washington campus. Mortar Board provides opportunities for 
continued leadership development, promotes service to universities, and 
encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.
 
To learn more about Mortar Board visit our website at 
http://uwmortarboard.org/default.aspx. Please email us at 
mortarbd@u.washington.edu if you have 
any questions, comments or concerns and we will respond as quickly as 
possible. Laura Jackson and Danielle Mills Membership Co-Chairs Mortar 
Board, Tolo Chapter University of Washington, Seattle

Join the 2009 Orientation Leader Staff!
  
 
*	Want to help new students?
*	Want to get involved?
*	Want an on-campus job this summer?
*	Want to earn good money?
*	Want free food?
 
Congratulations-you have found to the right place!
 
First Year Programs is dedicated to providing incoming students and their
families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure that
their transition to the University of Washington is a smooth and enjoyable
one.  We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current
University of Washington students to become part of the First Year Programs
Orientation Leader staff. Orientation Leaders play a vital role in this
exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a
wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing
options, and more.
 
Applications are due by Friday, January 30th.  For more information and an
Orientation Leader application, please visit our website:
 
http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/orientationleaders/
 
You should also consider attending an information session to learn more.
They will be offered on the following dates:
 
.         4:00 PM, Wednesday, January 14 in Mary Gates Hall, room 191A
 
.         3:00 PM, Thursday, January 22 in Mary Gates Hall, room 224
 
Please feel free to contact First Year Programs staff directly if you have
any questions about the position or the application process.  You can reach
us either via email (uwao@u.washington.edu) or phone (206.543.4905).
 
We look forward to reading your applications!
   
Bryan Crockett, Coordinator for Advising and Orientation Programs
 
Alex Llapitan, Orientation Leader Coordinator
 
Veronica Velasquez, Orientation Leader Coordinator
 
 

Considering the current state of the economy, this would be a good class for graduating seniors.

The class is listed as General Studies 350-D and will run T/Th from 10:30 - 11:50.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
 
Kristine Kero, M.S.
Sr. Career Counselor
kkero@u.washington.edu
(206) 543-9106 direct
(206) 543-0535 main
 
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
www.careers.washington.edu
 

UW Career Center Workshops & Events for the Week of Jan. 12 - Jan. 16
 
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following workshops.  Just come!
**All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted **
 
Monday, Jan. 12, 3:30 - 4:30, Resumes & Cover Letters
 
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 3:30 - 5:00, Job Search for International Students
 
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 3:30 - 4:30, Applying to Graduate & Professional School
 
Thursday, Jan. 15, 12:30 - 2:00 Resumes & Cover Letters
 
Friday, Jan. 16, 1:30 - 2:30, Making the Most of a Career Fair
 
Friday, Jan. 16, 2:30 - 3:30, Resumes & Cover Letters
 
For workshop descriptions go to -
http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
 
Also, check out  internships and career positions on  HuskyJobs -
https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/    pm,
 
***  Walk-In Appointments:  Good for resume reviews and quick questions.
15 minute sessions Monday - Thursday afternoons from
1:00 to 4:00 and Fridays 9:00 - Noon.
Also Walk-in Undergrad Resume Reviews offered Fridays 1:00 - 4:00.
Sign-up for a session during our office hours in 134 Mary Gates Hall.***
 
Go to http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar
for an ongoing Student Calendar of events and more details.
 
Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs,
internships and career positions!
 
UW Career Center
Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
www.careers.washington.edu
Explore, Connect, Succeed
 
------------------------------------------------------------------
Alyce Mallett
Customer Relations Coordinator
(206) 543-0535
 
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810
Seattle, WA 98195-2810
 
http://careers.washington.edu

The ASUW Committee Organizing Rape Education (CORE) is currently
  recruiting peer educators! CORE is a group of student volunteers
  committed to ending sexual assault and relationship violence
  through peer education. Our CORE Volunteer Training Program starts
  JANUARY 14th and consists of interactive discussions, lectures by
  professionals in the field, readings, role playing, and development
  of presentation skills. Once you have completed the CORE Training
  Program you will be outfitted with the tools necessary to lead the
  University Community in dynamic and thought provoking discussions
  surrounding sexual assault and relationship violence.
 
  To become a CORE Volunteer, fill out and submit the attached
  application by January 9th. Just drop it off in room HUB 113 (If
  nobody is there, please slip it underneath the door). If you have
  any questions please contact CORE at (206) 543-4238, or email us at
  asuwcore@u.washington. The application is also available online on
  our website http://core.asuw.org/
 

  --
  Jackie Mayer
  Director of Committee Organizing Rape Education
  Associated Students of the University of Washington www.asuw.org
 
  Office: 206-543-4238
  Office Hours: hours.asuw.org
 
  Husky Union Building 113
  Box 352238
  Seattle, WA 98195
 
 
 
   Melissa Tumas, MPH
   Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Specialist
   Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Information Service (SARIS)
   Health and Wellness, Student Life
   University of Washington
   HUB 113, Box 352238
   Seattle, WA 98195
   Phone 206.685.4357
   Phone 206.616.7576
   Fax 206.221.2533
   www.washington.edu/students/saris

Applications are completed online and you can access the application on the
following website: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/figleaders/
 
 
 
The program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle
undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed),
and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges
and opportunities presented to them as new students. Having been in a FIG as
a freshman is not required.
 
 
 
As a FIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the University
while also developing transferable skills in public speaking, discussion
facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of instructional
leadership. All of these skills will be utilized while instructing a class
of 15-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199.
 
 
 
Training will take place during spring quarter 2009. Special arrangements
for summer training can be made for students who will be studying abroad
during spring quarter. FIG Leaders are eligible to receive up to six credits
for their commitments to the program, which includes bother training for and
teaching the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter.
 
 
 
The application deadline is Monday, February 2nd by 5:00pm. For more
information, and for information session days/times, please visit our
website at: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp/work/figleaders/
 
 figs 

Bricolage is now accepting short fiction, poetry and art submissions for its 
26th issue - but not for long! The deadline for submissions is THIS FRIDAY!
 
To submit, drop your entry by Padleford A-2-B, the Undergraduate English 
Advising Office, or email it to bricouw@gmail.com. Submit your piece with your 
name and email address. If you email it to us, please put your entry type in 
the subject line (i.e. short fiction, poetry or art).
 
Bricolage is a vibrant, student-run literary magazine that has been part of the 
creative community on campus for 25 years! Please submit your creative work by 
this Friday, January 9th and become part of the Bricolage tradition. Remember, 
time flies by!
 
Questions? Check out students.washington.edu/brico or email bricouw@gmail.com.
 
Submissions are open to students of all levels, faculty, and staff.

Join us for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the University of Washington and work alongside faculty, staff, students and alumni in honoring the legacy of Dr. King. It's a great way to give back to the UW community and meet other alumni and friends.
 
Start the day off right with a continental breakfast in the HUB Ballroom, and then head out to your volunteer site.
 
When:	Monday, Jan. 19, 2009
Where:	Kick-off starts at 8 a.m. in the HUB Ballroom; projects from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free, but advance registration is required.
 
Get more information and register online:
http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=SJCju8L0mQLJtG-ZWAPGXg..
 
MLK Day is a great way to give back to the UW community and meet other alumni and friends. For more information, e-mail mlkjr@u.washington.edu. 

This event is sponsored by The Carlson Center, the United Way of King County and the UW Alumni Association.
 
 http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=NGMTUoc1KIDOlj2HAbGOvg..

Top 10 College Women Competition -- Extended Deadline to January 15, 2009 


The deadline for the Glamour's 2009 Top 10 Women Competition has been extended to January 15, 2009.  There is still time for students to apply.  Attached is a .pdf that includes the applications and eligibility requirements along with application instructions.
 
Eligibility:   Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2008-2009 academic year is eligible to enter.
Judging and notification:  A panel of judges will evaluate candidates based on leadership experience, personal involvement in community and campus affairs, and academic excellence. Winners will be notified on or about May 30, 2009.
 
For additional information, please contact:
Lynda Laux-Bachand  Lynda_Laux-Bachand@condenast.com
Reader Services Editor

 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships
 

For students, faculty, staff - 

Bricolage, your literary magazine on campus, is hosting a writers workshop to 
help refine your creative works with a group of peers. Bring some poetry, a 
short story, a piece of a novel, a play or any other piece youd like some 
feedback on in a roundtable discussion.
 
What: Bricolage Writers Workshop
When: Wednesday, January 7, from 4-6 p.m.
 
Works can be at any stageour goal will be to provide you with the feedback you 
want, whether thats to come up with a good final chapter or rewrite the opening 
stanza. Wed like to circulate the pieces before the workshop so we come 
prepared with thoughtful criticism, so please RSVP with your work by Wednesday, 
Dec. 17th!
 
To RSVP, click the following link:
 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/keh23/65752
 
Bricolage is currently accepting works for its 26th issue. The deadline for 
submission is January 9th. Submission of your workshop piece is not required, 
but affably encouraged.
 
Thanks!
Bricolage Issue 26 staff
bricouw@gmail.com
students.washington.edu/brico

The Information School

EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS FAIR

January 7, 2009 / Wednesday
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Mary Gates Hall Commons
University of Washington

Hosted by The Information School, this career fair is designed to
provide students and alum with the opportunity to connect with
employers on career opportunities, job openings, internship and
fieldwork placements, and research.  There is no cost to attend this
event.  Students and alum should come prepared with resumes and
business or business casual attire.

For a list of featured employers, please refer to
www.ischool.washington.edu/resources/employerfair/participants.aspx.
Check back before January to see an updated list of employers.

Marie M. Potter
MLIS Academic Advisor
The Information School
University of Washington
206.616.2544

mardup@u.washington.edu

www.ischool.washington.edu

      The ASUW Committee Organizing Rape Education is currently
      recruiting peer educators! CORE is a group of student volunteers
      committed to ending sexual assault and relationship violence
      through peer education. Our CORE Volunteer Training Program starts
      this Winter quarter and consists of interactive discussions,
      lectures by professionals in the field, readings, role playing, and
      development of presentation skills. Once you have completed the
      CORE Training Program you will be outfitted with the tools
      necessary to lead the University Community in dynamic and thought
      provoking discussions surrounding sexual assault and relationship
      violence.
     
      To become a CORE Volunteer you must fill out and submit the
      attached application by December 5th. Just drop it off in room HUB
      113 (If nobody is there, please slip it underneath the door). If
      you have any questions please contact CORE at (206) 543-4238, or
      email us at asuwcore@u.washington. The application is also
      available online on our website http://core.asuw.org/

      --
      Jackie Mayer
      Director of Committee Organizing Rape Education
      Associated Students of the University of Washington www.asuw.org
     
      Office: 206-543-4238
      Office Hours: hours.asuw.org
     
      Husky Union Building 113
      Box 352238
      Seattle, WA 98195
     
     
 
Melissa Tumas, MPH
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Specialist
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Information Service (SARIS)
Health and Wellness, Student Life
University of Washington
HUB 113, Box 352238
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone 206.685.4357
Phone 206.616.7576
Fax 206.221.2533
www.washington.edu/students/saris/office

*The Carlson Center invites YOU to be a project leader for the
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!*
 
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 19th . In honor of the
ideals of Dr. King, thousands of Americans will come together on MLK Day to serve their communities.
 
As an MLK Day of Service project leader, you will be the vital
communication liaison between your project host, project volunteers and
the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center. Project leaders choose
from among a variety of one-day service projects that have been
organized by local community partners to take place on January 19^th .
Projects include environmental restoration with Washington Trails
Association, brightening spaces for homeless women with the Compass
Center, advocating for the homeless with Real Change, helping the
Seattle Tilth Association demonstrate organic urban food production,
sewing aprons for the toymakers at Giving Tree, and MORE. (Projects are
available to leaders on a first-come, first-serve basis).
 
As a project leader, you have the option of recruiting your own team, so you can volunteer with your colleagues, students, friends and/or family. This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships while serving our community. Or, simply sign up to lead a project without recruiting your own team, and meet new people from the University of Washington community. Make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a day ON and sign up to lead a project for the annual Day of Service!
 
Project Leader training sessions (45 min.) are available on Nov. 26,
Dec. 1, 2, 3, & 4.
 
*Sign-up today*: http://depts.washington.edu/mlkjr/projectleader
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
 
Monday, January 19, 2009
Kick-Off in the HUB: 8 a.m.
Service Projects: 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 
  http://depts.washington.edu/mlkjr
  mlkjr@u.washington.edu. 
 

We are seeking new student members for the University Disciplinary Committee. Students serving on this committee are selected at random from students who self identify an interest in serving on the committee. I am seeking a diverse representation of majors, colleges and year in school.
 
The University Disciplinary Committee is comprised of both students and faculty and is one of the formal hearing bodies for student misconduct. Students can learn more about the Student Conduct process and the UDC at http://depts.washington.edu/cssc
 
Students must be available from Jan 2009-Dec 2009, although we
rarely hear cases during the Summer Quarter.
 
Elizabeth Higgins
Community Standards and Student Conduct
Box 352231
Seattle, WA 98195-2231
206-685-6194

Win 09 Course Announcement

Marketing 490A: Special Topics in Marketing:
Marketing and Society

Marketing is seen narrowly as the provision of what will satisfy consumers’ needs and wants at a profit, or more broadly as the management of exchange relationships in our society.

Marketing has played and can play a big role in creating and exacerbating societal problems, and it can play a big role in addressing and helping to solve those societal problems.

In this well-received course, we will examine and discuss societal issues related to marketing that business managers consider in the management of their business activities, including:

•	marketing as need satisfaction vs. need creation
•	environmental and social sustainability of marketing practices, including environmental marketing and greenwashing, social justice and Fair Trade
•	energy use and efficiency
•	privacy issues & consumer security, including media literacy
•	Web 2.0—new communications methods
•	marketing of ‘dangerous’ goods, including tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and some fast food
•	nutrition and obesity issues
•	advertising and marketing to children
•	nonprofit marketing and social marketing efforts
•	and other topics, according to the interests of the class members

These are current and compelling topics.  Come and join us as we read, debate, and discuss these current issues in marketing.  The class activities will include discussions, debates, project work, guest speakers, and readings from a course packet of current writing and research on marketing & society issues.

MKTG 490A will meet:    Winter Quarter, 2009,  T Th 8:30 – 10:20, BLM 416

Questions?  contact April Atwood, PhD,  e-mail:  atwood@u.washington.edu

As part of Global Biz Week, the UW Global Business Center and Certificate of International Studies in Business program are hosting: IMMIGRATION NIGHT

Wednesday, November 196:30 - 8:00 pm, Balmer 214

Learn about current immigration laws and job opportunities for international students. 

Guest Speaker: Cletus Weber, Esq., PENG & WEBER, Attorneys at Law and Leana de la Torre, Office of International Students & Scholars. 

All UW students are welcome! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=32429941551

Andrea R. Gomes | Assistant DirectorUndergraduate Global ProgramsGlobal Business Center/CIBERMichael G. Foster School of BusinessUniversity of WashingtonLewis 313, Box 353200Seattle, WA 98195206.616.9565 tel | 206.685.4079 faxskype: foster.go.abroadfacebook pageBuilding Global Business Expertise

EntrepreneurWeek is a series of workshops, events and networking opportunities focused on starting new companies. Learn about start-ups, venture capital, technology commercialization, "green" ventures, social entrepreneurship -- something for everyone.
 
Entrepreneurs have a determination to succeed, tremendous initiative and energy, perseverance in the face of challenge, a capacity for observation, confidence, an understanding of the value of money, and an ability to thrive on ambiguity. Does this describe your personality? If so, come hear more at a week of entrepreneurial events, speakers, and networking. Attend everything or select a la carte!
 
PRINTABLE FULL SCHEDULE HERE
 
Monday, November 3
 
How the GridNetworks Deal Became Reality
Douglas Forum, Bank of America Executive Education Center, 11:15 a.m-1 p.m.
Join us for the EntreprenuerWeek Kickoff Panel and Luncheon to hear from serial entrepreneur Tony Naughtin (GridNetworks) and his attorney Craig Sherman (Wilson Sonsini) about the importance of working with the right partners in your funding deals and what legal aspects to be aware of in vetting your own funding partners. Moderated by Ed Lazowska, Bill and Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering.
 
Environmental Innovation Challenge Brainstorm Session
Smith 102, 5:20-6:30 p.m.
What's this new Environmental Innovation Challenge? Come find out more, meet potential teammates, and hear about resources for solving real-world environmental problems related to WATER.
 
Tuesday, November 4
 
Venture Capital Walk to Ignition, OVP, and Monster
Eastside, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visit venture capital firms and hear an overview from the partners, followed by Q&A ranging from "the typical day" to specifics about market opportunities and past deals.
Limited to 25 students-sign up early at http://tinyurl.com/VC-walk
 
Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate Info Session
WRF Conference Room, Foege N230, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Calling all grad students from outside the Business School-if you're thinking of starting your own company, this certificate program will give you the "nuts and bolts" to be successful.
 
Wednesday, November 5
 
UW Entrepreneur Panel and Luncheon
Sponsored by UW TechTransfer
Gates Commons, Allen Center/CSE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
What happens when you're at the UW working on a nifty technology and think it has the potential to spin-out into a real company? It happens all the time. Hear individual stories from UW faculty and students who have been there and done that. Company founders
John Hoekman (Pharmaceutics/Impel NeuroPharma),
Vikram Jandhyala (Electrical Engineering/Physware),
Krishna Nadella (Mechanical Engineering/MicroGREEN Polymers) and
Oren Etzioni (Computer Science, Farecast) will tell their stories and answer your questions in a fascinating panel moderated by Linden Rhoads, UW TechTransfer Vice Provost.
 
Science & Technology Showcase
Balmer Commons, 5-7 p.m.
Want to strut your technological prowess? Want to meet engineering students interested in forming teams for the UW Business Plan Competition? All students are invited to this competitive poster session to check out who's developing the next Google or Cisco Systems. Win prizes sponsored by venture capital firms OVP, ARCH, WRF, and special awards from law firm Davis Wright Tremaine.
 
Thursday, November 6
 
>From Invention to Start-up: 10 Reasons Why Early Stage Companies Fail
Foege N130A, 7:30-9 a.m.
At this breakfast gathering, learn from Geoff Entress (formerly of Madrona Ventures) to avoid common start-up mistakes. Hear how a start-up team, with an invention or innovation, can commercialize that technology and access the capital, talent, and resources necessary to create a successful high-tech company. More at: inventiontostartup.washington.edu 
 
Entrepreneur University, Northwest Entrepreneur Network
Washington State Convention Center, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Essential annual summit featuring the region's brightest entrepreneurial minds. It's the ideal place to learn from other entrepreneurs' experiences and gain insight into angel and venture capital investor expectations. Through the generosity of the Herbert Jones Foundation, students can apply for a scholarship to EU, which reduces the cost to attend from $325 to $50! Apply for your student scholarship here  by Monday, November 3. You must be registered to attend.
 
Global Social Entrepreneurship Panel
Sponsored by the Global Business Center
Parrington 405, 7-8:30 p.m.
Panel discussion on the emerging trend of social entrepreneurship with Ashoka Fellows Kristin Hayden (One World Now!) and Dune Lankard (Cultural Conservation Initiative) and other inspirational speakers who are making their vision a reality. Dreaming of your own social enterprise? Check out the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition!
 
Friday, November 7
 
Taste of Tech Commercialization
HUB 200BC, 1:30-4 p.m.
You're an engineer with a cool technology: How do you get it to market? You're a business student who wants to build a company from scratch using a technology platform. What next? And then what do you do when nothing goes the way you thought it would!? This workshop is designed for all students who want to learn more about the process of taking a technology and developing it into a company. Fun and interactive!
 
Closing Reception with Steve Gillis (ARCH Venture Partners)
Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, 4-6 p.m.
The perfect capstone to EntrepreneurWeek will be a fun mix and mingle happy-hour. Come hear tips and current start-ups trends from an experienced venture capitalist and chit-chat with all the cool people you've met during the week. (Tip: Keep following up with these folks in the future. This is how talent gets together and companies get off the ground!)
 
Lauren Witt 

Community Literacy Program (CLP)
for Winter 2009. CLP is an 8 credit service-learning program combining English 198A (reading,research and writing seminar) and Education 401C (classroom volunteer work in one of our partner Seattle public elementary schools).
 
Since the program began in 1992, UW students at all levels and from a wide
variety of majors have found the opportunity valuable in putting their learning
into action, and in gaining experience to make decisions about majors and
careers. This course meets practicum requirements for the Education, Learning
and Society minor, and the English 198 course may be used to satisfy the 5
credit composition requirement, or toward the 10 credit "W" requirement.
 
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Are you a UW student interested in helping children succeed in school?
Considering a career in education? Looking for real world experience to help
you choose a major? Seeking a way to give back to the community, or to improve
your your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation
skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy
Program (CLP) may be just what you're looking for.
 
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking two courses: English 198A and Education 401C. In English 198A you'll
meet twice weekly on campus, MW 10:30-12:20, in a writing-intensive seminar
focused on effective methods of working with elementary school children, on
some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and on ways to
be meaningfully involved in these issues while developing your research and writing skills. In EDUC 401, you'll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our partner Seattle public elementary schools: Alternative Elementary II, Olympic Hills Elementary or The New School @ Columbia. CLP alumni serve as undergraduate Head Tutors/Peer Mentors at each of our partner schools, and, along with the instructor, are available to support you in all aspects of the program.
 
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?: The Community Literacy Program welcomes students at any stage of their UW careers, and typically includes students from a wide variety
of majors and interests. Some are upper division students who want to
investigate career directions in teaching, social work, counseling, social
justice, policy studies, law or pediatric medicine. Some are lower division
students looking for a connection between experience and academic learning to
help them decide on a major. Some are looking for a small seminar-style course,
for an engaging way to earn a "W" or "Composition" credit or, in the words of
Dr. Paul Farmer, for a way to "use what you learn to transform yourselves and
your community." CLP is also an excellent way to work toward the classroom
experience necessary for students applying to Masters in Teaching programs or
completing the practicum requirement for the Education, Learning and Society
minor. CLP alums have gone on to teach in Washington, California, Oregon, New
York, Brazil and beyond.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program,
register for EDUC 401C (SLN 12799) and then English 198A (SLN 13005). UW
students can take up to 15 credits of English 198, and can count it toward
either the "W" or the "Composition" requirement, so you're welcome to sign up
for CLP even if you've already taken a writing link. No add codes are required
for periods 1 and 2.
 
QUESTIONS? Additional information is available at the program web site:
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the
director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions.
 
Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp
 

685-3804 
esoneill@u.washington.edu

 

Twilight blood drive

Nov. 6 

11:00-5:00 (closed 2:00-3:00 for lunch)

on Stevens Way across from Lewis Hall

Everyone who attempts to donate will receive a complimentary screening pass to an advanced screening of the new TWILIGHT movie 

Twilight is an upcoming 2008 romance fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The film stars Kristen Stewart as a teenage girl who falls in love with a vampire, played by Robert Pattinson. The project was in development for approximately three years before it was put into pre-production by Summit Entertainment. The novel was adapted for the screen by Melissa Rosenberg in the autumn of 2007, shortly before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The film was primarily shot in Oregon during the winter and spring of 2008. Twilight will be released domestically on November 21, 2008. The soundtrack will be released on November 4, 2008.

Plot Synopsis:

Seventeen-year-old Isabella "Bella" Swan moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, Charlie. There, she finds herself drawn to a mysterious classmate, Edward Cullen, who is revealed to be a 108-year-old vampire who is physically 17. Although Edward discourages the romance at first, they soon fall deeply in love. When the arrival of three nomadic vampires, James, Laurent and Victoria, puts Bella's life in danger, Edward and his family, Alice, Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie, put their lives at stake to save her.

Environmental Opportunities Fair, Wednesday, October 29
 
Environmental Opportunities Fair
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
10 AM to 2 PM, Mary Gates Hall Commons
 
The Environmental Opportunities Fair on October 29th is designed for both prospective and current university students interested in finding environmental internships and volunteer opportunities and in talking with environmental professionals about how to prepare for environmental careers. This year we will have 30 organizations from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors including the Environmental Protection Agency, Geosyntec Consultants, National Wildlife Federation, Puget Sound Energy, and Seattle Aquarium, among many others. For a full list of participants, please visit our website at: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/
 
This will also be an opportunity for students to learn about the undergraduate and graduate opportunities to study the environment at the UW. Please see the message below for more information, and contact me if you have any questions.
 
Michelle Hall
Program on the Environment | University of Washington
274B Mary Gates Hall, Box 352082
Seattle, WA 98195-2802
Ph: 206-616-1208 Fax: 206-616-2465
Email: hallm@u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/
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Plan Your Next Step . . .
 
 
 
Come to the . . .
 
 
8th Annual
University of Washington
Environmental Opportunities Fair
 
Education and Careers
 
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mary Gates Hall Commons
University of Washington, Seattle
 
 
 
a.. Meet environmental professionals representing government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector
b.. Find an internship or volunteer opportunity
c.. Explore and learn how to prepare for careers in environmental fields
d.. Discover undergraduate and graduate opportunities to study the environment at the University of Washington
NEW this year!
Workshops throughout the day in Mary Gates Hall Room 258:
 
11:00 AM Environmental Scholarships
11:30 AM Environmental Study Abroad Opportunities
12:00 PM Environmental Innovation Challenge
12:30 PM Environmental Internships, Service Learning, and Volunteer Opportunities
1:00 PM Environmental Clubs
3:30 PM Careers in Environmental Studies
 
For further information and full list of participating organizations:
http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/
Visit Campus location: http://www.washington.edu/students/maps/map.cgi?MGH
For directions or further information, email poeadv@u.washington.edu or call (206) 616-1208
 
COMING SOON! UW Environmental Career Fair, January 28, 2009
Save the Date Now

If you’re looking to get involved on campus and build your leadership 
potential, UW Leaders is the program for you. We are an ASUW program committed to providing freshmen, sophomores and transfer juniors with the skills and opportunities that will make them the future leaders of the UW community and beyond. Whether students have a strong leadership background or are looking to get started now, UW Leaders will help them maximize their leadership potential while welcoming
them into a close-knit community of accomplished and passionate individuals.
 
The structure of the program seeks to develop students’ leadership through a
synthesis of seminar-style and experiential learning. Every Wednesday during
winter and spring quarter, we hold weekly meetings focused on different
leadership practices; topics range from public speaking and interviewing to
being a leader in a multicultural society. The learning done in these
workshop-style meetings is deepened through small group projects, which are
designed and implemented by program participants according to their interests
and goals. Along the way, students will have the opportunity to collaborate and
build relationships with UW Leaders mentors who have already established
themselves as leaders in our community. UW Leaders is currently seeking its
participants for winter and spring quarters – that could be you! Applications
for UW Leaders are due October 31st at 5pm either by email or in the office,
which is located in the main ASUW office in HUB 104C.
 
To learn more about our program, please visit our website
http://uwleaders.asuw.org/ or come visit us in the ASUW office!
 
Thanks again for your interest!
 
Courtney Hampson and Madeleine McKenna
Program Directors
 
__________________________________
 
Courtney Hampson & Madeleine McKenna
UW Leaders Program Directors
http://uwleaders.asuw.org
 
Office hours available at:
http://hours.asuw.org
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FALL ADMISSIONS FORUM
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
OCTOBER 21, 2008
4:00-6:00 PM
HUSKY UNION BUILDING, ROOM 108
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CAMPUS
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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On Tuesday, October 21, the Jackson School of International Studies and the
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) will
host a campus forum on graduate education in international affairs.
 
Admissions officers from participating schools will be in HUB Room 108 from
4:00 to 6:00 pm to distribute literature on their schools and answer
questions from prospective applicants. Many of the country's best graduate
programs in international affairs will be represented; as of today, 16 APSIA
schools have pledged to attend.
 
There is no admission fee, and reservations are not required. Attendees are
encouraged to register, however, by visiting the APSIA website
(www.apsia.org) and clicking on the "Seattle" Forum name. For additional
information, call Student Services at the Jackson School of International
Studies (206-543-6001).
 
Schools expected to attend:
 
American University
University of California, San Diego
Columbia University
University of Denver
Georgetown University
The George Washington University
Harvard University
The Johns Hopkins University
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Pittsburgh
Princeton University
University of Southern California
Syracuse University
Tufts University
University of Washington
 
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James Donnen | University of Washington
Director of Student Services | Seattle, WA 98195 USA
Jackson School of Int'l Studies | Ph: (206) 543-6001 Fax: 616-3170
Box 353650 | E-mail: jdonnen@u.washington.edu
 
 

Winter 2009
Ocean 506 Science & Technology News and Feature Writing
Credits: 3
MW, 2:30-3:50
Location: OSB 425
 
Instructor: Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu
 
Course Description:
 
This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates
with an advanced experience in science and technology writing.
 
We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by 
journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature
writing, the editorial process, layout and display issues, and ethical codes 
for practicing science writers. Students develop advanced skills in science 
news writing through a combination of writing assignments, readings, discussion 
sessions, writing clinics, and special guest presentations by practicing 
science writers.
 
Participants serve as science writing interns on the staff of Northwest
Science & Technology magazine and develop a portfolio of professional
quality science/technology news articles which may be eligible for
publication in the magazine.
 
Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding
as well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing,
communication, or public outreach positions.
 
Add code required--email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu
 
 
 
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Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Are you interested in international studies and business? Foreign language? Study abroad? Attend a Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) Information Session to learn how to combine these interests to forge an exciting career path and gain a competitive advantage in the job market.
 
CISB is an award-winning, highly-ranked program for undergraduate Foster School business students who want to become global business leaders. CISB gives business students the academic and real-world preparation they need for a global business career through immersion in a foreign culture, study/work abroad, practical experience, language study and leadership skill development.
 
Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to hear from students and staff about the program:
 
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., Mackenzie 367
Thursday, October 30, 2008, 4:30 - 5:20 p.m., Balmer 206
Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 p.m., Balmer 206
 
To learn more about CISB, please visit our website at http://foster.washington.edu/cisb/ or write to CISB at cisb@u.washington.edu.

Deanna Fryhle
Program Adviser
Certificate of International Studies in Business Program (CISB)Michael G. Foster School of BusinessUniversity of WashingtonT: 206.543-5985/ F: 206.616-8225E: cisb@u.washington.edu137 Mackenzie HallBox 353200Seattle, WA 98195-3200foster.washington.edu 

The Making the Most of Your UW Experience Seminar Speaker Series starts this week. Eric Liu will speak tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 3:30-4:20pm in MGH 231 about the importance and impact of mentoring to students' lives. Mr. Liu teaches courses through the Evans School, is the former speech writer and Deputy Domestic Policy advisor to President Bill Clinton, co-founder of the True Patriot Network and writer of several books including Guiding Lights: How to Mentor and Find Life's Purpose.
 
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend any or all of the lectures. Please share this information with students and consider attending yourself.
 
The series will continue every Tuesday afternoon, through Nov. 4, 3:30-4:20 in MGH 231. Future speakers are:
 
October 21 - Dr. Peggy Eaton, Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center: Dr. Peggy Eaton comes from an extensive medical background at the University of Washington. Today she holds true to her philosophy of comprehensive care to all patients through community and preventative education. Dr. Eaton will share information about her path to service at the Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center, its mission, and how her career choices have affected her life.
 
October 28 - David Okimoto, King County United Way: Founder of the Ethnic Minority Human Services Coalition, David Okimoto has received countless local awards including, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the UW School of Social Work and KOMO TV and Radio's Hometown Hero Award. Mr. Okimoto will speak about the United Way of King County and leadership through service and community engagement.
 
November 4 - Judge Judith Hightower, Seattle Municipal Court: A graduate of the University of Washington, Judith Hightower has worked extensively in the King County community, as a member of NEW Leadership Puget Sound Institute. Judge Hightower will discuss her connection to community from the bench through her involvement with Community Justice Centers.
 
A flyer is also attached.
 
Thanks,
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603 FAX: 206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Are you interested in the influence technology and information have on society?
Would you be interested in volunteering or participating in research in this area?
 
If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then join us for a volunteer orientation session with the Center for Information & Society (CIS). During this hour we will talk about different opportunities for volunteering, independent study and collaboration on projects which currently are being conducted under CIS.
 
Time: Tuesday, October 14th., 2008, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 258
CIS Website: http://www.cis.washington.edu
Contact: Stephanie Earls (CIS Coordinator) sce5@u.washington.edu
 
About CIS: UW's Center for Information & Society (CIS) conducts research on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) affect societies around the world. CIS is a leader in the global network of ICT researchers, producing work that empowers policymakers at all levels to produce more effective ICT programs.
 
Stephanie Earls
MLIS Student
Coordinator - Center for Information and Society
University of Washington

 UW Environmental Opportunities Fair on October 29th

10 AM to 2 PM, Mary Gates Hall Commons


The Environmental Opportunities Fair on October 29th is designed for both prospective and current university students interested in finding environmental internships and volunteer opportunities and in talking with environmental professionals about how to prepare for environmental careers. This year we will have over 25 organizations from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors including the Environmental Protection Agency, Geosyntec Consultants, National Wildlife Federation, Puget Sound Energy, and Seattle Aquarium, among many others. For a full list of participants, please visit our website at: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/
 
This will also be an opportunity for students to learn about the undergraduate and graduate opportunities to study the environment at the University of Washington. No registration is required, and all students are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Please see the message below for more information, and contact me directly if you have any questions.
 
Michelle Hall
Program on the Environment | University of Washington
274B Mary Gates Hall, Box 352082
Seattle, WA 98195-2802
Ph: 206-616-1208 Fax: 206-616-2465
Email: hallm@u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/
___________________________________
 
 a.. Meet environmental professionals representing government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector
b.. Find an internship or volunteer opportunity
c.. Explore and learn how to prepare for careers in environmental fields
d.. Discover undergraduate and graduate opportunities to study the environment at the University of Washington
NEW this year!
Workshops throughout the day in Mary Gates Hall Room 258 on environmental study abroad opportunities, internships, volunteer opportunities, and more.
 
 
 
For further information and full list of participating organizations:
http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/
Visit Campus location: http://www.washington.edu/students/maps/map.cgi?MGH
For directions or further information, email poeadv@u.washington.edu or call (206) 616-1208
 
COMING SOON! UW Environmental Career Fair, January 28, 2009
Save the Date Now

There is now a low-cost, UW Study Abroad Insurance 
Plan available to UW students. Offered by the same insurer as the UW student 
health plan, the UW Study Abroad Insurance Plan provides major medical 
insurance as well as medical evacuation and repatriation benefits anywhere in 
the world for approximately $35 per month.
 
All formally admitted matriculated students at the University of Washington - 
Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses who are taking credit hours and who are 
temporarily engaged in educational activities outside the U.S. are eligible to 
enroll in this insurance plan. Students must be enrolled through the UW 
International Programs & Exchanges Office or equivalent foreign study programs 
at the School or College level.
 
For policy details and enrollment instructions, please visit:
http://ipe.washington.edu/domestic/insurance.html
 
Please circulate this information to your student lists and appropriate faculty 
in your departments. Thank you!
 
____________________________________
 
Cameron Frisch (Mr.)
Assistant Director
International Programs & Exchanges
Office of Global Affairs
University of Washington
459 Schmitz Hall, Box 355815
Seattle, WA. 98195-5815, USA
Tel: +1.206.221.4404 Fax: +1.206.685.3511
http://ipe.washington.edu/

cfrisch@u.washington.edu
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Jumpstart Seattle at UW is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 Academic 
Year!!!
 
Jumpstart is an early literacy program that connects college students as tutors 
& mentors with 3-5 year old, low-income preschool children. Read stories, sing 
songs and play games that support young children's school readiness skills. 
Undergraduates work 8-12 hours a week on a team of UW students in local Seattle 
preschools.
 
Benefits Include: Earn $10/ hour for work-study students, earn a $1,000 
scholarship for serving 300 hours, earn academic credit, gain valuable skills 
and experience, meet other UW students, and make a difference in the life of a 
child!
 
For more information and to APPLY, visit our website at 
http://depts.washington.edu/jstart

Questions? Email jstart@u.washington.edu or call us at 206-543-5476
 
-- 
Daniel Carrillo
Jumpstart Seattle Associate Site Manager
University of Washington
Mary Gates Hall 120, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
phone: 206.543.5476
email: carrill0@u.washington.edu
www.jstart.org/seattle