Monthly Archive for September, 2008

Meet the Employer! On-Campus Company Information Sessions & Events

Published on September 30, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

SEEKING ENGINEERING/TECH/MATH MAJORS
Attend an on-campus (UW Seattle) Company Information Session to learn more about the company culture and available employment or internship opportunities.  Open to all. Most of these employers will be accepting resumes for on-campus interviews, via HuskyJobs!

For event details and RSVP (not required but recommended.)
See your HuskyJobs account www.huskyjobs.washington.edu/students/
or the UW Career Center calendar http://careers.washington.edu/students/calendar
RSVP not required, but recommended. All events on the UW Seattle Campus.

Date                             Employer                                      Time           Location
Tues, Sept 30, 2008      Samsung Electronics America    6:00 PM    HUB309    TONIGHT!
Thurs, Oct 02, 2008      Adobe Systems, Inc.    5:00 PM    HUB106B    Thursday
Thurs, Oct 02, 2008      FTI Consulting, Inc.    6:00 PM    HUB309    Thursday
Thurs, Oct 09, 2008      Microsoft    7:00 PM    HUB200A
Fri, Oct 10, 2008      Deloitte Consulting, LLP    10:30 AM    HUB200ABC
Mon, Oct 13, 2008      Chevron Corporation – Environmental Eng    5:00 PM    EE 303
Tues, Oct 14, 2008      Xerox Corporation    6:00 PM    Ethnic Cultural Center (EEC)
Tues, Oct 14, 2008      Central Intelligence Agency    7:00 PM    HUB309
Tues, Oct 21, 2008      Triage Consulting Group    6:00 PM    HUB309
Wed, Oct 22, 2008      Chevron- Engineering    5:00 PM    HUB310
Wed, Oct 22, 2008      TATA Consultancy Services.    5:00 PM    HUB309
Wed, Oct 22, 2008      U.S. Department of State    5:00 PM    HUB209A
Wed, Oct 22, 2008      Cisco Systems, Inc.    6:00 PM    EE 303
Wed, Oct 22, 2008      Facebook    6:00 PM    EE 125
Wed, Oct 22, 2008      Facebook    7:30 PM    HUB309
Thurs, Oct 23, 2008      Central Intelligence Agency    6:00 PM    HUB106B
Thurs, Oct 23, 2008      Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.    6:00 PM    EE 403
Thurs, Oct 23, 2008      National Instruments    6:00 PM    HUB304 D
Thurs, Oct 23, 2008      Lockheed Martin/Sandia National    6:30 PM    EE 303
Thurs, Oct 23, 2008      ConocoPhillips    7:00 PM    HUB309
Wed, Oct 29, 2008      Lockheed Martin    6:00 PM    HUB106B
Wed, Oct 29, 2008      Stryker Endoscopy    6:00 PM    HUB309
Wed, Oct 29, 2008      Arup    6:30 PM    HUB209A
Wed, Oct 29, 2008      Thomas C. Wales Foundation    12:00 PM    Parrington Hall Commons
Thurs, Oct 30, 2008      Amazon.Com    6:00 PM    EE 105
Tues, Nov 04, 2008      Trinity Consultants    6:00 PM    HUB106B
Tues, Nov 04, 2008      LOG-Net, Inc.    6:30 PM    HUB309
Wed, Nov 05, 2008      Schlumberger    7:00 PM    HUB209A
Wed, Nov 12, 2008      Green Hills Software    6:00 PM    HUB309
Wed, Nov 12, 2008      FactSet Research Systems    7:00 PM    HUB304 D
Wed, Nov 12, 2008      MIT Lincoln Laboratory    7:00 PM    HUB209A
Thurs, Nov 13, 2008      Raytheon Company    5:30 PM    HUB209A
Tues, Nov 18, 2008      Infosys Technologies Ltd    6:30 PM    HUB200A

$350,000 in Scholarships is Available!

Published on September 30, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Pride Foundation and the Greater Seattle Business Association’s (GSBA) Scholarship Application for the 2009-10 school year is now available!

There are over 50 different types of scholarships but only 1 application to complete (most applicants qualify for a number of their scholarships). More than $350,000 is available for future Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Straight-Ally leaders and role models!

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Student job: Communications Asst., UW Honors Program

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The Honors Program is looking to hire a new member to join our *awesome* and dynamic student staff team. In particular, we are looking for someone who has experience in Communications and Graphic
Design. Web development / maintenance experience is also highly desired, but not required.

If interested, please review the attached, detailed job posting with instructions on how to apply.

student_employee_position-communication

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

wendy durant • manager, finance & administration • uw honors program
211 mary gates hall • box 352800 • seattle • wa 98195
206.616.0859 • fax 206.543.6489 • skype~ uwdurant

Job: Documentation Wrangler, The Omni Group

Published on September 30, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Documentation Wrangler
The Omni Group, Seattle
Positions Available: 1

Job Description: The Omni Group is seeking help in creating world-class documentation to ship with our world-class products. The Documentation Wrangler position is part of our Documentation team, and in turn is part of our User Experience team, but also works closely with Engineering, Marketing, QA, and Support.

Job Activities:

- Write end-user software documentation for Mac OS X and iPhone productivity applications – both traditional user manuals and searchable help.
- Work with the Support team to maintain online resources such as FAQ lists, troubleshooting guides, sample documents, and tips.
- Use version-control and bug-tracking systems to corral documentation resources for multiple versions of multiple products simultaneously.
- Watch out for places where our software could be improved, and file bugs accordingly; after all, you will be working with prerelease versions of our products, and documentability is an indicator of usability.
- Participate in refining and managing our documentation process, creating schedules and tracking progress.
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Science & Technology Showcase

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In partnership with the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), the Science & Engineering Business Association (SEBA) is providing you a platform to express your ideas with commercial potential to an audience of fellow science and engineering, MBAs and investors from the Seattle business community. Any science/technology based idea you believe a company can be built around could win you up to a $1000 in prize money. That’s right – not only will you have a chance to gain feedback on your work from experts but you could win cash prizes. The ideas can be at any stage from basic idea to completed product. Last year we gave away SIX cash prizes and an iPod touch to a field of 23 contestants; this year we will give even more prizes. STS is also an excellent way to practice and find a team for CIE’s Business Plan Competition, an event that takes place every spring and awards over $70,000 in prize money. This is a ‘can’t miss’ opportunity!!

The cost to you is simply your time and willingness to display your creativity to an engaged and experienced audience. To register you must fill out the form located here. Teams of two are welcome and encouraged. All registered applicants will have a reserved seat at the Pitch Clinic hosted by Rebecca Lovell of the Alliance of Angels on October 22nd, the Tech Transfer Intellectual Property Information Session on October 28th and finally the Showcase itself on November 5th.
For the Showcase you will present a poster that explains your idea and its market potential. (note: Although you are responsible for making the poster, SEBA will pay/reimburse you for the printing costs).

What: Science & Technology Showcase
When: November 5th 2008 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Why: Win money, gain experience, make contacts and evaluate the merit of your idea.
Fees: Free!!

SEBA will cover cost of printing your poster just register at http://www.tinyurl.com/STS-Survey

Requirements of Registrant: Attend AoA Pitch Clinic on October 22nd and Tech Transfer Information Session on October 28th. They will prepare you to effectively and safely communicate your ideas to the audience.

Questions? Contact Anthony Rodriguez (president@uwseba.org)

Cheers,

Anthony

–
Anthony Rodriguez
President, SEBA (www.uwseba.org)
Graduate Student
Heart and Muscle Mechanics Lab
University of Washington

http://www.bioeng.washington.edu/regnier/main.html

agr4259@gmail.com
(206) 685 1977

Study Abroad Fair

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On Wednesday, October 22, International Programs and Exchanges will be hosting our 8th Annual Study Abroad Fair in Mary Gates Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In previous years, the fair has attracted more than 1500 UW students, exploring the opportunities that exist to expand their education across borders. This year, we anticipate that more than 200 international educational opportunities will be presented at the fair. A number of our university exchange partners will be present, including guests from Australia, Taiwan, and Denmark, along with representatives from international internship and study abroad program providers representing programs around the globe.

In addition to being able to talk with Study Abroad Fair exhibitors and UW study abroad advisors, students will be able to attend concurrent information sessions. We’ve added a number of new sessions this year including…

*Funding Opportunities: Fulbright, NSEP, CLP, Financial Aid and Scholarships *Development Studies and Public Health International Educational Opportunities *Travel and Safety Tips for Americans Studying Abroad (presented by the U.S.
State Department)
*Study Abroad 101: Begin your Search
*International Internships
*Student panel presentations and more!

Please add our event to your departmental website calendar and promote to our new and returning students. Thanks for your collaboration and I hope that you’ll stop by the Study Abroad Fair on the 22nd!

To learn more about International Programs and Exchanges, please visit:
www.ipe.washington.edu

First Annual DUB Fall Retreat

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October 4, 2008
Waterfront Activities Center

Professor James Landay from Computer Science has asked me to encourage you to attend some or all of the Dub retreat this Saturday. I have attached the last tentative schedule that I saw. I suspect there are more updates on the DUB website. Continue reading ‘First Annual DUB Fall Retreat’

Mary Gates Scholarship Information Sessions

Published on September 29, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: October 20, 2008 by 5pm
Information sessions:
September 30 @ 1:30, MGH 224
October 1 @ 2:30, MGH 224
October 2 @ 3:30, MGH 224
Application Writing Workshop: October 8, 5:00 to 6:30, Mary Gates Hall 224

Research Scholarship
Deadline: October 17, 2008 by 5pm
Information sessions:
September 30 @ 2:30, MGH 224
October 1 @ 3:30, MGH 224
October 2 @ 4:30, MGH 224

Tabling event at the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC):
Wednesday, October 1, 4:30 to 7:30
FREE PIZZA

Part-Time Production Position

Published on September 29, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Strategic communication firm is looking for a part-time production person. Tasks include working with online managers and development lead to make updates to websites using internal corporate CMS and SharePoint tools. Must be familiar with HTML, Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint. Must also be able to do image production, including Web optimization. Ideal candidate is technically savvy, proactive and self-motivated. Must have a computer running Windows and the ability to do basic computer maintenance.

Position is 10 – 15 hours / week; $25 / hour. There are some in-person meetings but most work can be done virtually. If interested, please contact Andrea Linsky at andrea@linskyconsulting.com or 206-335-2411. Resume, samples and references required.

–Andrea

Andrea Linsky | Principal
Linsky Consulting
andrea@linskyconsulting.com
www.linskyconsulting.com

206-285-6763 (o)
206-285-6756 (f)
206-335-2411 (c)

Seattle Audubon seeks an Ad Manager for Earthcare Northwest, Seattle Audubon’s official newsletter!

Published on September 29, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

The Ad Manager for Seattle Audubon’s Earthcare Northwest newsletter contacts potential advertisers to coordinate the placement of advertisements in 9 issues of the newsletter per year. This vital volunteer position helps fund the publication and mailing of Seattle Audubon’s newsletter. The Ad Manager works closely with the Earthcare Editor and Publisher. We have a list of regular and potential advertisers in Earthcare to get you started! Time commitment is approx 4-6 hours per issue. For more information, please contact Jen Mullen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 206.523.8243 x 12 or jenm@seattleaudubon.org.