We’re BACK! After a long, and undoubtedly academic, hiatus, we’re back with a new episode. Let’s meet this year’s Residential FIG leaders (well, at least 2 of the 3). Michelle Ha and Mary Jean Spadafora sit in to talk about the Res. FIG program. You can find out more about the Residential FIG program here: http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=89. Enjoy!
Latest Episodes
Enhanced Podcast [12:02m]: How do you beat procrastination?
November 29th, 2010 · Filed under: Uncategorized
The University of Washington Advising Podcast posed the question to advisors and students, “how do you beat procrastination?” As we get closer to finals, listen in to these recommendations from people who have tamed the impulse to avoid work.
Podcast music for this episode was provided by UW student Lucy Horton. You can find more of her music at: http://www.facebook.com/lucyhortonmusic; http://www.myspace.com/lucymhorton; or on iTunes.
Residential FIG Leaders, 2010 edition
October 11th, 2010 · Filed under: Academic Planning, I'm a Freshman, Student-to-Student
The 2010 Residential FIG leaders, Beth Gawne and Michelle Ha, join us for the advising podcast today. It might be too late to sign up for a residential FIG, but Beth and Michelle drop some knowledge on us about why they chose the UW, and their recommendations for new students just getting started.
Podcast music for this episode is provided by UW student David Bahr; the band Great Waves has more fantastic music at: http://great-waves.com/album/blue-blood.
What is Linguistics?
April 28th, 2010 · Filed under: Academic Planning, Meet UW's World Class Advisers
Michael Scanlon joins the podcast for a discussion about the UW’s Linguistics Department. Beyond just “the scientific study of language,” what does linguistics hope to understand and achieve? Cognitive, Physiological, Sociological, Political, Historical — these are just a few examples of the subfields within Linguistics. As someone fascinated by my iPhone’s ability to recognize my spoken instructions, I’m thrilled that linguists are the people who push this type of technology forward. Listen in as Michael leads us through the interesting world of Linguistics!
This episode’s music is provided by Point Nine Nine. Contact Eugene at eik55@uw.edu or at http://www.myspace.com/pointninenine/ for more information and song downloads.
ANTH/ARCHY 269 with Jason DeLeon!
March 3rd, 2010 · Filed under: Uncategorized
Dr. Jason DeLeon joins us for the Advising Podcast today to help out with a couple things. First, to discuss his Spring Quarter 2010 class, ANTH/ARCHY 269, Introduction to Ethnoarchaeology and Material Culture Studies. What do Stone Henge Megaliths, projectile points, my first-generation iPod, and yesterday’s chopsticks all have in common? Dr. DeLeon explains.
Additionally, the UW Advising Podcast wants to profile your music! If you’d like me to include some of your music at the beginning and end of the podcast, send an audio file to cschwenn at uw.edu or bring a CD to MGH 171. All musical genres welcome. I’ll include your name and contact information so if people can’t get enough, they know how to get in touch. Jason DeLeon generously kicks off this new era by sharing music from his band, The Wilcox Hotel.
Spring 2010 Course: HSERV 100
February 10th, 2010 · Filed under: Uncategorized
Sarah MacKenzie returns to talk about the Spring 2010 version of her course, HSERV 100: Personal and Public Health. How does a weakness for chocolate reflect some of the important issues in the field of Public Health? Take a few minutes to listen in, then sign up for Dr. MacKenzie’s class!
English Department
February 1st, 2010 · Filed under: Academic Planning, I'm a Freshman, I'm a Transfer Student, Meet UW's World Class Advisers
Some might argue that of all the undergraduate majors at UW, English stands as the hallmark of being broadly applicable to a wide variety of interests and professional fields. Good writing, analytical ability, research skills, and a broadened perspective on the world are among the practical accomplishments majors can expect to acquire, all of which can be applied to a range of careers. The undergraduate English major at the University of Washington offers students a broadly based, historically grounded introduction to the literature of Britain, the United States, and, increasingly, Anglophone literature from around the world. Courses in literature emphasize techniques of literary analysis, theoretical problems posed by the interpretation of texts, the social, historical, and political context of literary production and reception, and the pleasures of reading. Listen in as Mel Wensel and Bridget Norquist talk about the amazing faculty, the quality student experiences, and international opportunities that are the hallmark of the English Department at UW.
NYU and Columbia Law School
January 22nd, 2010 · Filed under: Academic Planning, Pre-Law
Peg and Chanira continue the pre-law series by talking about Peg’s recent visit to the NYU and Columbia Law schools. Peg took some time out of her honeymoon to explore these two schools right in the heart of New York City. What were her impressions? Listen in and find out!
Exploration Seminars!
January 8th, 2010 · Filed under: Academic Planning, Outside the Classroom
Exploration Seminars transport your education into a global context with over 40 programs on 6 continents offering you the chance to intensively explore a topic in a small-group learning community, outside of the classroom, during the UW’s early fall start. Exploration seminars give a small group of people an opportunity to work intensively with a faculty on a particular area of interest to them. Listen in as Max Savishinsky talks about Exploration Seminars for 2010!
Cornell and Syracuse Law School
December 16th, 2009 · Filed under: Pre-Law
In our continuing series, Chanira and Peg discuss Cornell and Syracuse Law Schools. Who knew that Upstate New York could appeal to such a well-traveled Pacific Northwesterner like Chanira? Listen in and think about your law school options!