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Scholarship for working students – $1000 – due 12/2/25
At Banyan Treatment Centers, we recognize the challenges faced by individuals balancing work, school, and the pursuit of a career in healthcare, including medical, mental health, addiction treatment, clinical, and social care professions.
Our mission has always been to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to those in need. We recognize the critical role healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers, play in guiding individuals through recovery and fostering overall wellness. To support the next generation of these vital professionals, we are proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship specifically tailored for working students.
* You must be enrolled in the Spring Semester 2026 to receive funds.
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The Seattle Soroptimist offers two $5000 scholarships annually to Seattle area women, specifically those who are single parents/head of households or who have overcome enormous obstacles. Deadline for both is November 15th.
Avys Hathaway Scholarship Endowment Award
This award, in honor of Avys Hathaway, a dedicated Soroptimist Seattle member, is unique to the Seattle club. The $5,000 award is granted to women who are a single parent or head of household, pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, who live in the Puget Sound region.
Application deadline is November 15 every year, as funds allow.
Live Your Dream! Award
This award provides monetary assistance to women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. Each year, more than $2.4 million in education grants are awarded to over 1,500 women, worldwide, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles. Soroptimist Seattle-Metro gives awards based on the need and quality of the application. The SISM club award is $5,000.
Winners at the club level are automatically considered for the regional level award. Award amounts vary.
Application deadline is November 15th every year
For more information and to apply, please visit: Soroptimist.org
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MSW students, consider nominating your instructor, field faculty, and/or advisor for the Landolt Award 2026.
The Graduate School welcomes nominations reflecting the breadth of mentoring excellence across our academic community. We encourage nominations showcasing the varied approaches to effective mentorship that support all graduate students in achieving their academic and professional goals. Nominations are open to all active members of the graduate faculty.
The Graduate School, with assistance from the President’s Office, sponsors this annual award to recognize outstanding mentoring of graduate students by faculty. The relationship between a graduate student and a faculty advisor can have a profound, lifelong influence on both parties. At its best, this mentoring relationship inspires and gives confidence to the student while providing the faculty member with a valued colleague.
The Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award allows us to honor those members of the faculty who exemplify excellence in graduate education. A single award, accompanied by $5,000 in discretionary funds that may be used to support the awardee’s scholarly activities, will be presented at the annual UW Awards of Excellence Ceremony.
Complete information on this year’s nomination procedures and guidelines is available on the Nomination Guidelines page.
Questions about the Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award or nomination procedures may be directed to graddean@uw.edu.
Complete nomination packets must be received by 5 p.m. Pacific, November 5, 2025; there will be no exceptions to this deadline.
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MSW students, consider your participation to a free roundtable discussion with the Forefront Suicide Prevention. Commence forwarded message:
Suicide is a complex, multifaceted issue affecting youth, and a leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24. Although every community experiences the impacts of suicide, youth of color face unique challenges due to factors such as racial trauma, health disparities, community stigma, and a lack of culturally responsive care.
Join us for Cultivating the Village: A Discussion on Suicide Prevention with Youth of Color, in which Kalisha Smith, LCSW addresses these specific challenges by centering the prevention needs and strengths of youth of color. In this session, participants will review culturally specific warning signs, risk factors, and resources that reflect the lived experiences of these youth. The discussion will also highlight the importance of engaging parents, community leaders, social networks, educators, and caring peers to build supportive “villages”—networks of prevention that increase awareness, foster connectedness, and serve as protective factors for youth.
Register now to secure your spot!
This event has been approved for 1 CEUs by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Your Provider number is #1975-473
This webinar is part of the series that was produced in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health.
Speaker Bio:
Kalisha Smith, LCSW, is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker, a NJ certified social work clinical supervisor, and a licensed minister. She is committed to helping people be empowered to live in their place of spiritual, physical, and emotional purpose. Kalisha has been privileged to work in the social service profession for the past 22 years transitioning from direct service provider to clinical leader. In her previous role as Clinical Director for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, Kalisha led a team of passionate people in providing community and clinical prevention trainings, youth serving psychoeducation groups, and oversight of programmatic grant deliverables.
Kalisha is the owner of Wise Counsel Services which offers individual, family, and group therapy services for adolescents and adults with a faith-based emphasis for those that welcome spirituality into their journey, and facilitates trainings on a range of topics including Suicide Prevention, Parenting Skills, Supervision Skills, and the Intersection of Faith and Mental Health Services. Kalisha believes in the healing power of connection and community empowerment is central to her approach to wellness. Wise Counsel Services is focused on creative ways to develop networks of strength, awareness, and resources which are foundational to resilience.
Comments Off on Discussion on Suicide Prevention with Youth of Color (7/9/25)Stepping Into Practice for MSW Students: Clinical Skills Working Group (6/22-7/27)
MSW students, consider your virtual participation to a skills-building group workshop. Cost is $20 per session. Commence forwarded message:
This group is designed to support mental health counseling graduate students as they transition from an academic learning environment into practicum. The shift from classroom theory to hands-on clinical work can be both exciting, and overwhelming. This group is led by current graduate student interns and will provide a space to process experiences, discuss challenges, and build confidence in clinical skills.
When: Sundays from 5-6pm PST, June 22nd to July 27th 2025.
Cost: $20 per session
Register here: https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/stepping-into-practice
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MSW Students, consider your application for a congressional internship with Rep Suzanne DelBene. Commence forwarded message:
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, representing the 1st Congressional District of Washington state, seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District (Bellevue) offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress.
Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent correspondence. Bellevue, WA interns will have the opportunity to attend community events and tours with the Congresswoman and staff. Washington, D.C. interns will have the opportunity to lead tours of the U.S. Capitol as well as attend hearings and briefings for the legislative staff. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1 to 2 pages) through this form.
The deadline for Fall 2025 internship applications is Sunday, July 6th at 11:59 PM.
Please email internship.delbene@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns.
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MSW students, consider your application to the CAIIS Advisory Board. Commence forwarded message:
The Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies is seeking nominations for new advisory board members to fill the roles of Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Early Career Faculty, UW Staff, and Community Partner. A nomination must consist of a one-paragraph bio, a one-paragraph statement of interests/commitments as they relate to the Center’s mission and vision. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Learn more and apply by 6/15/2025
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MSW Students, consider your registration to the 2025 CSSS (Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences) Math Camp. Commence forwarded message:
Math Camp will take place September 8-12 in beautiful Parrington Hall, which once again has been graciously provided to us by the Evans School.
Incoming PhD students, as well as students currently enrolled in your program who could use a math refresher are invited to join the camp.
Please share the attached Math Camp flyer with your departmental mailing lists, and post on your bulletin or digital boards. More information about the camp and the form to register is here. See the promotional flyer below.
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The Social Work Graduation Celebration is an annual event held on campus at the UW in Seattle. It’s a grand event – most graduates wear regalia, awards are presented, a prominent keynote address is shared, and each graduate is individually presented to the audience as a recipient of a UW social work degree (BASW, MSW, or PhD). Graduates from all SSW programs are honored. This is a smaller, more personal and very popular event in which the majority of our graduates participate. Learn more about the event on your canvas page.
- The School of Social Work Graduation Celebration 2025 will be held on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at 7pm at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on campus.
- Eligible students include those who graduated in Autumn 2024 or Winter 2025, Spring 2025, or projected to graduate in Summer 2025.
- Students will have to arrive an hour prior to the event. More details will be provided closer to the celebration.
- Tickets are not required for guests to attend.
- Make sure to read the Graduation Celebration FAQs below for details on the event, regalia, and other logistics, but here are a few highlights:
- Thoroughly read all email communication you receive regarding the SSW Graduation Celebration event, including “day of” information that will be shared just before the event. If you feel you’ve missed a communication, we will be linking the announcements below so they are easy to find. Students who graduated in Autumn or Winter will be sent all of the same communications.
- We will ask in our RSVP how you’d like your first and last name to appear in our SSW graduation program. If we don’t hear from you, we will use your preferred first name and legal last name as it is noted in our SSW Database (what appears on your practicum evals, etc.)
- Wearing regalia (cap, gown, hood) is optional for those participating in the Graduation Celebration. The School of Social Work has a limited number of caps and gowns available to borrow on a first come-first served basis. You may request to borrow in the Graduation RSVP survey. Students who would like to purchase regalia should order through the UW Commencement website: http://www.washington.edu/graduationLinks to an external site.
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MSW students, are you considering conducting a thesis as part of your MSW program? Whether you’re just exploring the idea or already planning your project, we invite you to join us for an MSW Thesis Info Session to learn more about the process and how to get started.
📅 Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (PT)
💻 Location: Zoom ( https://washington.zoom.us/j/96920386118)
During this session, we’ll cover:
- What an MSW thesis entails
- Timeline and planning tips
- How to choose a topic and advisor
- How your thesis can support your career goals
- And MORE
This session is open to all current and prospective MSW students interested in the thesis option. Bring your questions, ideas, and curiosity—we look forward to seeing you there!
For questions, please contact: Nyla Hernandez (mthernan@uw.edu)
Comments Off on MSW Thesis Info Session (6/2)Register for the Autumn Quarter 2025 Seminar – “Indigenous Allyship in Education.”
MSW students, consider your Out of Dept Autumn 2025 registration to the upcoming Seminar, Indigenous Allyship in Education: Learning and Policy Pathways (EDPSY 581B/509A). This course is focused on how non-Indigenous people can learn to support Indigenous rights and sovereignty through education – with significant attention paid to the current societal context.
Read more about the seminar in the Autumn Time Schedule and register.
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** Revised as of 6/4 to correct the attached link.
The Housing Development Consortium (HDC) is currently seeking applicants of color for the 2025-2026 cycle of our Housing Development Internship Program (HDIP). This is a 9-month paid internship designed to recruit, train, and retain racially and socio-economically diverse students who may not otherwise know about or have access to opportunities in the affordable housing sector.
Learn more and apply by 6/20/2025. Priority deadline is 6/1/2025.
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All graduation celebrations are student led and supported by staff, faculty, and campus partners. The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center invite you to join and celebrate the Class of 2025. These graduation celebration events are open to all UW students and recognize the success of students and their families, as well as celebrate their multi-identity and multicultural heritage. Learn more at the Community Graduation Celebrations webpage.
- Undocu Graduation Celebration on 5/23/2025
- Filipino Graduation Celebration on 6/9/2025
- Latine Graduation Celebration on 6/12/2025
- Lavender Graduation Celebration on 6/10/2025
- Pasifik Graduation Celebration on 6/12/2025
- Black Graduation Celebration 6/8/2025
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The SSW BIPOC Affinity Group invites you to our upcoming celebration of SSW grads! Join us on June 10th from 11am -1pm at the SSW Room 305. Please RSVP by June 5th!
There will be a short, informal program honoring our graduates. Light refreshments provided and some fun materials for those who want to do a little cap decorating (bring your own materials if you’ve got something started already!).
About us: This affinity group holds space to amplify the experience of SSW students, staff, and faculty who self-identify as BIPOC, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Brown, Asian & Pacific Islander, Mixed & Multiracial folks. This is an informal, student-centered group, voluntarily supported by staff and faculty at the School of Social Work. Affinity groups at UW SSW are generally aimed at community building and fostering connection, these groups are open to all SSW students.
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The Buerk Center’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) promotes the advancement of women as entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and agents of innovation. WE Lead welcomes students of any gender, and features programming and events that center the experiences of women in entrepreneurship and leadership settings. Graduate and undergraduate students from any degree-seeking program and academic discipline are welcome. WE Lead is currently seeking applicants interested in a leadership role on the WE Lead Student Board – the application is now open (deadline: 5/30).
Roles on the Student Board are ideal for students wishing to invest their time and leadership skills in a significant capacity. These students will be part of shaping programming for the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead), and will have opportunities to develop skills, connect with creative and innovative leaders on and off campus, and provide feedback, advice, and support for this co-curricular program.
Interested students can learn more by reading the Student Board Overview and Job Descriptions, and are encouraged to join us for the final info session on 5/28. We also encourage interested students to attend an upcoming event to learn more about WE Lead. A list of upcoming events can be found below.
Key Dates – WE Lead Student Board Recruitment:
5/5 Application Opens (apply here)
5/6 Info Session, 3-4pm (Founders Hall 490)
5/12 Info Session, 12:30-1:30pm (Virtual, register to receive Zoom link)
5/28 Info Session, 9-10am (Founders Hall 490)
5/30 Application Deadline – 12pm
Upcoming WE Lead Events:
- 5/15: Women at the Intersection of Art + Entrepreneurship 5-7pm (HUB 340)
Whether you’re an artist interested in the business side of a career in performing or visual arts, or interested in leveraging creativity through an entrepreneurial endeavor, this panel discussion will offer practical advice and fresh perspectives from working artists and performers, creative entrepreneurs, and arts business founders.
Panelists:
Alethea Alexander | Co-Founder & Teaching Artist, Ballet Rituals; Director of Training and Teacher Relations, Dance Church
Yuliya Bruk | Founder, Executive Creative Director, Future Arts Co
NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings | Founder & Owner, NaKeesa Marie Enterprises
Lorin Green | Community Relations Manager, Seattle Symphony | Doctor of Musical Arts Candidate, Flute Performance, University of Washington
Moderator: Rachel Joshua (’25) | WE Lead Student Board President
- 5/28: WE Lead Wednesday 12-1:30pm (Founders Hall 490)
Hosted by WE Lead’s Student Board , WE Lead Wednesdays are a monthly informal community gathering for creatives, innovators, and the entre-curious – we’ll share tea, snacks, and some fun activities in addition to community connection, games/activities, and resource sharing. - 6/11: WE Lead Wednesday 12-1:30pm (Paccar Hall, Hogan Terrace)
Hosted by WE Lead’s Student Board , WE Lead Wednesdays are a monthly informal community gathering for creatives, innovators, and the entre-curious – we’ll share tea, snacks, and some fun activities in addition to community connection, games/activities, and resource sharing.
Comments Off on Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (WE Lead) Student Board Recruitment (due 5/30)2025 Year-End Social for UW First-Generation Graduate Students
Students, this end of year social is an opportunity for UW first-generation graduate students to connect with one another, recognize their milestones, and enjoy free food and refreshments!
Details:
Friday, June 6, 2025, 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
HUB 332 (Google map), UW Seattle campus
- Welcome remarks from Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School
- Community-building activities
- Enjoy free food and refreshments
Register as space is limited (log in with UW NetID required):
https://forms.office.com/r/zr4gFwEmtF
The event is hosted by The Graduate School’s office of Graduate Student Affairs. Our programing is open to all UW graduate students who share the goal of promoting a supportive environment for everyone. Send questions to uwgsa@uw.edu.
Comments Off on 2025 Year-End Social for UW First-Generation Graduate Students2025 End-of-Year Celebration for UW International Graduate Students
All UW international graduate students are invited to join this event to celebrate accomplishments and graduation with peers. Featured speakers—university leaders and current international graduate students—will share about their experiences in higher education and how their unique journeys led them to where they are today. Whether or not you are graduating in the coming years, come and join our celebration!
Logistics:
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Denny Room, Oak Hall, UW Seattle Campus
Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/oak
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LufzovcfJkYnFrKMA
Registration via Google Form is required: https://forms.gle/94ZMKjJgntbTH9Ze9
Food is provided. Friends and families are welcome. The first 50 students who show up for this event–and who are graduating in spring and summer 2025–will receive a bag with a selection of UW-themed gifts.
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE), Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School, UW Alumni Association (UWAA) and Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS). Send questions to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations, at baiziyan@uw.edu
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MSW students- Join us for a dialogue and career guidance from SSW alumni who have experience in micro, mezzo, and macro social work job opportunities, pathways to different positions, self-care and work-life balance strategies, salary negotiation, and more!
- Tuesday, May 13th 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm
- RSVP and access Zoom link
Learn more about other your other SSW Career Series on your canvas page: https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1387757/pages/2025-spring-ssw-career-series
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MSW students- are you looking for a job or an internship? Many of our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! See below for details, zoom link, and visiting agencies.
SSW Virtual Career Fair
- Monday, May 12th from 6:30-7:30p
- RSVP and access Zoom link
Come learn more about exciting opportunities at a range of organizations and hear from hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. Stay tuned for more details about visiting agencies. Interested in learning how to prepare for a virtual career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/virtual-career-fairs/
Below is the list for visiting agencies.
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
Federal Public Defender, Western District of Washington
Seattle Indian Health Board
Lynndale Elementary @ Edmonds School District
SOUND Behavioral Health
Touchpoint Counseling
Kitsap Homes of Compassion
Northwest Kidney Center
Harborview Medical Center’s Care Management and Social Work Department
EvergreenHealth
Behavioral Health Resources
Asian Counseling and Referral Services
Institute on Human Development and Disability
Low Income Housing Institute
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SSW students-
Come connect and decompress with your community! The Office of Student Services invites you to the MSW Open House on Friday, May 30th from 11:30-1:30PM at the SSW Gallery. There will be food, raffle prizes, and tons of resources and networking. We highly encourage you to RSVP by May 19th.
Meet and learn about units that provide support and resources as you progress through your MSW degree. Learn about current student groups (or learn how to start/join one), and services that help shape your graduate experience. We hope to be in community with you!
Date: Friday, 05/30
Event Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: SSW Gallery
RSVP: MSW Open House RSVP Form. For access needs and accommodation requests, please contact your Student Services at sswstdnt@uw.edu.
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