Attend one of these free presentations to learn about the groundbreaking ACE study which
demonstrated the association between traumatic childhood experiences (i.e. child abuse,
neglect, and family dysfunction) and later-life health and well-being. The presenter, Dr. Robert
F. Anda, emphasizes that many of those with ACEs are resilient and adaptable, able to
change behaviors and overcome toxic experiences that have affected them over the years.

Register by Friday, April 26, 2013. Space is limited.

• Wednesday, May 1, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Shoreline Conference Center, Shoreline Room
  (northern part of the conference center)
  http://acesrobertandashoreline.eventbrite.com/
  Please note that this event at Shoreline Conference Center will be videotaped. As you sign in
  that day, you will be provided with an authorization form to indicate whether or not you consent
  to be videotaped.
• Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Blackriver Training and Conference Center
  http://acesrobertandablackriver.eventbrite.com/

If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please contact:
Paula Matthysse, Outreach Director
Eastside Community Network
Telephone: 425-681-8180
Email: paulamatthysse@gmail.com

The UW Disability Studies Program is pleased to offer three scholarly awards:

Dennis Lang Award for UW undergraduate and graduate students (up to $500)

Harlan Hahn Student Scholarship for UW undergraduate and graduate students ($500 – $5000)

Harlan Hahn Research Award for UW faculty and staff ($500-$5000)

Student proposals will be considered for both the Lang and Hahn scholarship awards, but students cannot win both awards in the same academic year. All deadlines are Monday May 13th by 5 p.m. Read more

The Lecture Series of University Congregational United Church of Christ, Seattle, will host guest speaker, Thomas E. Reynolds, who will speak on May 4 on Outside Inclusion: A Care-Full Hospitality in the Church. Tom Reynolds, a theology professor, parent of a child with disabilities and jazz pianist, has a passion for promoting hospitality and reconciliation among people. On Saturday, May 4, from 10 am until 3 pm, Tom Reynolds will speak on The Provocation of Disability for Faith and Care & Disability: Reflections from a Parent’s Experience. Discounted tickets for students, “pay what you can” options and half price tickets for families and individuals affected by disabilities are available. It is possible to attend half the day. We have a limited number of complimentary tickets available for students and for family members, volunteers and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/324046. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact lectureseries@unversityucc.org.

The Husky Leadership Initiative invites you to a Fireside chat with Paola Maranan, Executive Director of the Children’s Alliance on:
Monday, May 6th from 5:30-6:30pm in MGH 171E.
Reserve your spot! Link to RSVP here: http://huskyleadership.uw.edu/2013/03/20/spring-quarter-fireside-speaker-lineup/

Paola Maranan is executive director of the Children’s Alliance. Previously, she served on its board of directors and as its public policy director. Key activities included helping the organization define its public policy priorities, designing and providing advocacy training to groups across the state, and coordinating the organization’s efforts to look at and respond specifically to the needs of children and families of color. Paola has also worked for the Children’s Initiative at United Way of King County, the Washington State Family Policy Council, and the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs, as well as in Alabama on voting rights and prison reform. Paola received her BA in government from Harvard University.

Every UW student has a story — about how he got here, what she’s discovered, how they’ve learned to stand out, or fit in. The UW students who tell their stories the best can win $1,500, $1,000 or $500.

The My Husky Story video contest is seeking student-created videos that show how UW students spend their time outside of class. A panel of judges will award $1,500 to the first place winner and $1,000 to the runner-up. The student video with the most likes on Facebook will win $500. Read more

SSWLHC WA CHAPTER (Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care) is now accepting applications for the Student Scholarship! Apply online at http://www.sswlhc-wa.org/scholarship.html

Applications accepted through May 31, 2013.

Bellevue LifeSpring is a non-profit agency located in Bellevue. It serves low income children and their families with emergency assistance, food, educational grants, summer school, clothing both new and from our thrift shop.

Students get great experience in the social service field as well as the marketing and fundraising fields. Interns in the past express great appreciation for our combo internship because it gives them a full scope of what a nonprofit agency can offer students in the future. Read more

Can you be of service to someone with HIV/AIDS? Volunteer in our CareTeam Program & make a difference in the life of a person with HIV/AIDS!

CareTeams are groups of 4-7 volunteers who provide a network of practical and emotional support to a person or household affected by the loneliness, isolation, and stigma of HIV/AIDS and/or addiction. CareTeam members build supportive relationships with those we serve through:

• Listening nonjudgmentally
• Sharing coffee or a meal
• Giving a ride to the doctor
• Visiting when sick
• Celebrating special occasions Read more

Announcing the next First Fridays Workshop for Graduate Students at the CTL:

Friday, May 3rd, 12:30-1:30pm in Gerberding Hall Suite 100

Finding Opportunities to Teach and Practice Teaching

Are you interested in teaching? Come discover how you can find opportunities to get teaching experience during Graduate School. We will explore opportunities on and off campus with a multi-disciplinary panel of graduate students who will share their experiences and campus resources. Read more

Dear University of Washington students, faculty and staff:
You’re invited to HuskyFest, the UW’s annual spring celebration, on Red Square on Friday, April 19! Join the UW community for live music, exciting giveaways, Earth Day activities and more.
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In this message
• Live music schedule
• Giveaways
• Earth Day
• On-campus activities and events
• Share your HuskyFest stories Read more

Come discover a unique French-European culture in North America!

Summer Session: June 11-18, 2013, University of Washington
URBDP 499B/600B or LArch 495
3 Credits

Last Day to register is May 10!

Comparative Urban Planning and Urban Design – Quebec, Canada and the U.S.

This course is open to juniors, seniors and graduate students for three hours of credit. It will be led by Dr. Fritz Wagner and Dr. Regent Cabana/ We will visit three Canadian cities–Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa–where a number of professors, government officials and other urban experts will give lectures and tours. We will look at the European influence as well as the distinctive Canadian French culture of these cities that make them unique in North America. Read more

17th Annual Black Graduation Ceremony
Date: June 14, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: University Christian Church
Address: 4731 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Note: This event is non-denominational
Parking: On the street or UW
You can park on the UW Campus and walk to the church. The most convenient lot is located at NE 45th St and Memorial Way by the Burke Museum. There is a cost associated for parking.

The Black Graduation Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor African and African American students who through unyielding determination have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from the University of Washington Read more

Tuesday, May 7th
5:30-7:30pm
Rotunda

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Maxine Hayes, MD, MPH Washington State Health Officer

Complimentary dinner will be served!
Join with students and faculty from across the UW Health Sciences schools to celebrate and learn more about service learning and advocacy in health professions.
For more information, contact Lauren Henricksen, lhenric@uw.edu

Sign up to have a Queer Mentor through the Q Center! Having a Queer Mentor is like having a Queer Big Brother or Big Sister! They can talk with you about what it means to be queer, how to meet other queer people, and how to get involved in the queer community. Whether you’ve been out for many years or are just coming out, a Queer Mentor can be a great way to learn more about yourself and try new things! (Plus, our Queer Mentors are really fabulous and fun!) Read more

Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work (WSSCSW) is your state organization dedicated to clinical social work practice. A part of our mission is to support and promote high standards of practice for those entering the profession. To this end, we offer our Outstanding Student Paper Award to masters level social work students in Washington State in their graduating year.

This year, we will be offering 1 Grand Prize of $350 plus a 1 year membership to the WSSCSW to the strongest paper submitted, and a runner up prize of $150 plus 1 year membership to the WSSCSW to the second strongest paper. Winners will be mentioned in the WSSCSW newsletter and will be honored at graduation, as well as at the WSSCSW annual party held in early June each year.

Entry Criteria:

• Entries must be clinical practice papers that contain both clinical case material and discussion of theory that applies to the understanding and treatment of the case presented. The paper must be presented in an integrated, cogent way that shows the practical application of theoretical ideas. Your paper can (and probably should) be a paper you wrote for a class.
• Writing should be clearly and professionally written, well organized, and demonstrate appropriate grammar, syntax, etc.
• Paper should be in double-spaced 12 point font, no more than 10 pages long, and must conform to APA formatting standards.
• Entries must contain a 1-page cover page detailing “Why I Want to Be a Clinical Social Worker.”
• Entries must be received via email or post-marked by May 1, 2013.

Questions and entry submissions to: Stacey De Fries, Chair of Associates Committee to: staceydefries@gmail.com

Subtitled: “I didn’t go into Social Work for the money … but I need to pay my rent”
When: Friday, May 17 – 12:30-1:30 pm
Where: School of Social Work (please register for room location)
Presenter: Jennifer Romich, Associate Professor, School of Social Work
Who: MSW and BASW students
Money question$? Come to this information and discussion session.

Questions about any of these SSW workshops/events? Please email Linda Ruffer, Student Services, rufferL@uw.edu
To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264/Fax, or dso@uw.edu Read more

The Q Center is asking for a bit of your time to fill out a campus climate and Q Center evaluation survey. Please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/uwcampusclimate13

Your feedback is critical to our success and to our continued work to transform the campus environment.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this, every April SARVA continues the campaign against violence with Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Activism Month! Here’s an overview of what will be happening over the next couple of weeks:

The Clothesline Project
April 15-19 // Haggett, Hansee, McCarty, McMahon, Poplar, & Terry
Students make their feelings about sexual assault and relationship violence heard by writing their thoughts on items of clothing.

Kink 101: Consent and Safe Exploration
April 16 // 5:30pm // Denny 216 // FB Event
Led by Allena Gabosch, director of the Center for Sex Positive Culture, this workshop will explore consent, boundaries, and safety using the approach of BDSM, as well as giving an introduction to kink. Read more

We need volunteer tutors for our children living in the Lake City Court Community.

Many of our children living in the Lake City Court are unable to access the main stream tutoring help program because of transportation, language, and financial barriers. We need your help to break down these barriers and help leveling the educational field for these young children.

The Lake City Court homework help will run every other Thursday from 5pm to 6:30pm, at the Lake City Court Community Room (12536 33rd Ave NE) starting April 18, 2013.

If you are interested to help out, please contact Kifleyesus Bayru at kbayru@seattlehousing.org , or Lisa Uemoto at 206-295-8942, cuemoto@seattlehousing.org.

Hello  Social Justice Fund NW community,
We are excited to announce six grant cycles and introduce our new online
application form. Please read below for all information.

Environmental Justice, Economic Justice, and LGBTQ Grant Application
Deadline: Monday May 6, 5pm PST

Criminal Justice, Montana, and General
Grant Application Deadline: Thursday
May 23, 5pm PST
All grant cycles will:

– Provide general operating support of community organizing led by the
people most directly impacted by injustice and inequality.

– Fund 501(c)3 OR (c)4 organizations, tribal governments, or organizations which
do not have (c)3, (c)4, or tribal status but which are sponsored by an
organization which does have such status.
All grant cycles except for Montana will fund region-wide (Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington and Wyoming). Montana organizations applying to any other grant
cycle will automatically be rolled over to the Montana grant cycle, unless they
request otherwise.

Please read about our eligibility requirements, our granting criteria and principles,
and the description of each grant cycle here: http://socialjusticefund.org/apply-grant

Eligible organizations are welcome to apply to multiple grant cycles.

How to Apply: Read more

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