Update for this Sunday’s Practice – location change to 305AB!    (NOT IMA Studio)        GRADUATION – FLASH MOB Final Practice Session

SSW Flash Mob dance practices from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on  Sunday:

June 9 in 305AB.  Last chance to practice!

Please RSVP if you want to participate:    Gloria gloriaj@uw.edu
or Rose colemp@uw.edu

Working Together for Elder Friendly Futures
University of Washington Campus / September 11-12, 2013

What does the future hold for older adults? The University is proud to offer an in-depth opportunity for researchers, practitioners, administrators, policy-makers and educators to come together and discuss the opportunities and challenges to building elder-friendly futures.
Join us as we address the following learning objectives:
• Learn about evidence-based programs that support aging in place and promote elder-friendly futures
• Advance knowledge about state of the science and clinical updates for geriatric health
• Acquire strategies to engage older adults in creating elder-friendly futures and options to age in their communities of choice
• Explore ways to address barriers to aging in place and health disparities faced by underserved communities
• Identify how the Affordable Care Act influences our work to support older adults in their communities Read more

Here’s a link to a website that specifically lists scholarships for those studying Social Work:

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/social-work/

MSW ADV YR DAY Video Shoot

WHEN:
*****THIS Friday 5/17 4:15-5:30PM*****
(if you must show up late we will find a place for you!)

Where:
Meet us in Room 116 (on the Gallery floor)!

WHAT:
-Conference scene with “Super Social Workers” around the table with an “insurance representative.”
– Grant writing scene
-“Hanging out,” mainly standing someone lipping the lyrics and looking cool!
– Pretty much having a great time with our fellow classmates!

Who:
Your grammy, you aunty, your mommy, your daddy… EVERYONE and anyone!

What to bring:
Dress in business/ professional attire (or what professional is at your practicum)! If you have any calculators that would GREAT!!!! Any fun items that would be good/funny in the conference room!
And any fun, cool accessories that we could rock during the “hanging out” part (boas, sun glasses, hats, wigs, etc).

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is pleased to announce their new and improved website!

New features include:

Expanded scholarship search options
Information for International students, HB 1079 students, Veterans & more
Faculty & Staff resources
Visit the website at expd.uw.edu/scholarships

Guidelines for Florence Marie Bauer Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to successful candidates by the Seattle/King County Older Women’s League, (OWL). The award will be issued through the Financial Aid Office of the college the student will be attending.

An application must be completed and postmarked to the scholarship committee by June 15, 2013. Read more

Metrocenter YMCA and the City of Seattle have extended the application deadline for the 2013-2014 Get Engaged program. Applicants do not need any prior experience serving on boards to be qualified candidates.

EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 19, 2013
The online application can be found here: http://getengagedseattle.org/apply/

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We invite you, SSW community and friends, to come and join us live entertainment, good food and drinks, awesome goods in our silent auction, or dialogue about the issues of refugees/immigrants deportation at

REMOVEMENT
Cafe Solstice in U-District on Friday, May 17th from 6-9:30pm.
4116 University Way NE Seattle, Washington 98105

If you have further questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to us or email jena.yang90@gmail.com.

Since 2002, many Cambodian Americans including from our local area have been deported due to their non-U.S. citizenship status and past criminal charges;  a total 389 Cambodians in fact have been deported and another 1,500 to 2,000 await removal. Deportation is forced exile to their “home” country where many do not speak the language and some have never lived. Read more

ANTH 488A, Acequia Agroecology Institute, SLN 14333, Dr. Devon Pena, 5 credits, A Term, Register before May 31
• Drive together in UW SUVs to/from southern Colorado/northern New Mexico and learn hydrology, ecology, farming, community-building, history, culture and of course anthropology
• Estimated cost of the trip in additional to tuition: $900 includes travel there, local travel, lodging (in tents) and most weekday meals
• Dates: June 17 to July 24 (A term)
• Read more in Professor Pena’s course description: http://www.washington.edu/students/icd/S/anthro/488dpena.html or contact him at 206 543-1507 or dpena@uw.edu

LARCH 498C, Design/Build Studio in New Orleans, SLN 11993, Dr. Daniel Winterbottom, A Term, Applications due May 20
• Travel on your own to New Orleans and collaborate with the community of Gretna, Louisiana and Jefferson Parish to design and build a portion of the public garden and park, intended to create a gateway and anchor for the community. This will provide a multi-functional setting for a historic building that will become a visitors center. Read more

 (Do you have money questions?)

You are invited to a conversation on     Financial Life after Graduation

12:30-1:30 • FRIDAY, May 17 •  Room 305″A”  SSW

Advice and discussion about financial matters facing new graduates, including:

• Mixed emotions about your first real paycheck!
• A fast guide to retirement options
• The “financial first steps” that are most important to take early in your career
• Common financial mistakes to avoid
• Social justice principles and how to think (and talk) about taxes and Social Security
• And more!

Small Print:  All content is for informational purposes only.  The presenter, Jennie Romich, is not a financial, tax or legal professional (but rather an opinionated person with an interest in social justice aspects of personal finance).  For more information, please contact Linda Ruffer in Student Services at 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
Off-campus?  Online options.

Please note that there are many podcasts available for students unable to attend on-campus workshops.

• The Career Center offers streaming online workshops on resumes/cover letters, successful interviews and using social media in one’s job search: http://careers.uw.edu/Workshops
• School of Social Work’s Career Resources:  http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-resources

It’s time to announce and spread the word about two important learning opportunities!
Please pass this along to those who might be interested.

#1. Unmasking Whiteness – A Summer Institute • This 4-day institute is designed specifically for self-identifying white people interested in creating an anti-racist practice. This is a “white folks working with white folks” event in Los Angeles that responds to the call from people of color who’ve told us that this approach has an important role to play in racial justice work.

#2. Witnessing Whiteness – A Workshop Series • This free resource (downloadable) workshops series, is designed for multiracial groups to work in their home communities to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and issues related to whiteness, cross-race interactions, and creating an anti-racist practice.

***University credit is available for both options through UCCS! Read below for details! *** Read more

Disability, Culture, & Society

EDSPE 520

Summer 2013 Term A

Instructor: Prof. Brinda Jegatheesan

Quarter: Summer Term A Credits: 3 Mon/Wed: 9:10- 11:50

Course description: What are the local and global cultural processes that shape aspects of disability and illness? How do we examine and respond to the study of human’s relationship to these areas in specific contexts? This course examines the socio-cultural construction of disability and illness in different societies, their consequences for the experience of disability and illness, and implications for cultural competence in disability and illness related practice. Read more

A screening of the documentary SERVICE: When Women Come Marching Home

Date Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Place Alder Commons Auditorium
UW Veterans Center
1310 NE 40th Street, Seattle, WA 98105
Entrance is on NE 40th St., between Brooklyn Ave NE
and University Way NE.

4:00 pm panel discussion will also include:
Jan Buchanan Women Veterans Program Manager
Bridget Cantrell Ph.D. and PTSD expert
Alfie Alvarado-Ramos Director of Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs

For more information, contact Tim Wold at veteran@uw.edu.

2013-2014 Labor Studies Scholarships & Research Grants
Full information: http://depts.washington.edu/pcls/

Are you a University of Washington student studying labor and workers rights? Working for social justice outside the classroom? Pursuing a career in the labor movement, law, public service or the non-profit sector? Apply for a scholarship or grant!

Each year, the Harry Bridges Center awards thousands of dollars to top students in Labor Studies. This year, over $35,000 will be awarded. Deadlines for this year’s awards are approaching. Apply now!

Deadline to apply: June 10, 2013

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