I hope everyone had a restful winter break and is settling into the new quarter. This is a friendly reminder that if you are in need of writing support, the Writing Center is here to help you! As the EDP Writing Tutor I am here to support you at any point in the writing process for ANY of your writing needs. This includes but is not limited to:

 

 -Class Papers (research, policy, history, etc.)

 -Practicum related writing (newsletters, policy descriptions, grants, etc.)

 -Resume and cover letter preparation

 -Fellowship and scholarship applications

 

How to schedule a writing tutor appointment?

You are welcome to schedule 1×1 appointments (50 min.) with me during office hours. The appointment will provide a time for us to sit together and discuss your writing concerns and/or goals. As a courtesy, please schedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments can be in person or over the phone!

 

Office hours:

Tuesdays, 3-6pm

Thursdays, 3pm-6pm

Fridays, 4:30pm-6:30pm

and by appointment

 

To schedule an appointment:

1.    Go to <http://www.doodle.com/edpwrite> directly OR you can get there through the Writing Support webpage <http://www.socialwork.uw.edu/students/writing-tutors>.

2.    Select an available time slot (1 hour starting on the hour (i.e., 5pm)).

3.    Click “create a meeting request” and fill in your reason for meeting, name, and email.

4.    Review your meeting request and hit “send”.

5.    Once I have reviewed the request, you will receive a confirmation email.

 

 

 I look forward to working with many of you! Please don’t hesitate to contact me at edpwrite@uw.edu with any writing related questions or concerns.

 

Happy Writing,

Jenny

TO MSW EDP 2nd or 3rd year, Advanced Standing and 2nd year Day.

The School of Social Work Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Farber Memorial Fellowship for spring quarter 2014. The deadline for submission February 10, 2014.

 

Farber Memorial Fellowship

The School of Social Work’s Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Farber Memorial Fellowship’s inaugural offering. This fellowship is for University of Washington MSW students who will be enrolled during the 2013-2014 academic year. The fund has been established to honor the social work careers of Arthur and Ruth Farber.

About Arthur and Ruth Farber:

In a career starting as a practitioner, supervisor and executive, and culminating in 17 years as a professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work, Arthur was a courageous pioneer for social justice and individual empowerment. In addition to his professional areas of interest, Arthur Farber’s personal style embodied a constant expressive joy in the exploration of ideas that led him intrinsically toward innovation. Read more

Join us for the 2014 iYouth Conference: (R)Evolution! Check out the tumblr for speaker information: www.iyouthcon14.tumblr.com.  Six free clock hours of continuing education credit will be offered to for professionals seeking them.

We have chosen “(R)Evolution” as a theme that reflects the ways in which the face of librarianship is adapting to meet the evolving needs of our young patrons. We seek to discuss ways in which to help them develop the tool kits to advocate for themselves.

UW Information School Dean Emeritus, Dr. Michael Eisenberg, will give a keynote speech to cap a day filled with lectures and workshops that address the increasingly important impact of technological change and community outreach programming.

When? Saturday, February 8th from 9AM – 5PM @University of Washington’s Mary Gates Hall

Where do I sign up? Go to  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/538422

Why? Free Breakfast. Coffee will be included all day.

Who? Hopefully You! Please also forward this email on to any professionals interested in libraries, teaching, and that serve our youth (birth-age 18).

How Much? Due to unanticipated support form the UW HUB, Wells Fargo, and the UW Graduate and Professional Student Senate, we have been able to reduce the price of admission to $35.00 with lunch or $25.00 without for professionals. For students, the cost is $20.00 with lunch or $10.00 without!    If you would like to attend the conference and are planning on ordering a LUNCH, please do so by Sunday, February 2, 2014  because this is the date our catering order must be turned in by.

If you have any question, please feel free to contact us at iyouth.info@gmail.com. Thank you!

We hope to see you on Feb. 8th!

January

SSW Career Online Resources:   http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process

 

“Resume Writing” for Social Workers                  

Register here for Resume Writing:   https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/223409

Where:                  School of Social Work (please RSVP for specific room location)

When:                    Friday, January 31     12:30 – 1:20 pm

Presenter:          Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Senior Counselor, UW Career Center

Who:                      MSW and BASW students

When was the last time you looked at your resume? Are you wondering how to best to incorporate your social work practicum experiences and coursework into a competitive resume that will be seen by employers?  Lynnea Erikson, Ph.D., of the UW Career Center will present valuable information about how you can edit the format and content of your resume to make it work for you! Best of all, this workshop is geared specifically towards social work students seeking jobs in the human services field. Lynnea has held this workshop numerous times in the past and SW students have found it extremely helpful. Read more

Celebrating the Year of the Horse and creating healthy families with healthy communities!

When: Saturday, February 8th, 2014 from 9:00am-12:00pm

Where: Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
1301 E Yesler Way, Seattle

Please join us!

*Live cultural entertainment and a surprise performance 🙂
*Cool T-shirt
*Intergenerational fun
*Free prizes

Please register for your team at www.ciscwalkathon.kintera.org

If you cannot make it to the walkathon and would like to donate or sponsor a participant, please donate to either Sunshine Garden or Family Caregiver Support.
Have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at nglaura86@gmail.com

Come and show your support! Free T shirt for each participant! Hope to see everyone there!

Here are the dates and locations of the Competitive practicum meeting for students:

·         Wed, Feb 5, 4:30-5:30, 305A – VA Advanced Practicum and Stipend meeting – for BOTH Foundation and EDP evening and weekend students (the EDP weekend schedule does not permit a meeting in on January 24^th since they have a planned meeting that day at noon already. The information will be sent by email but also summarized in Feb 21 meeting).

·         Friday, Feb 21, 12:30-1:30 305A – All Competitive Practicums  for  EDP Weekend Students

·         Wed, Feb 26, 12:30-1:30, 305A – All  Competitive Practicums for Foundation Day Students

·         Wed, Feb 26, 4:30-5:30, 306 – All  Competitive Practicums, info on stipends and scholarships for EDP Evening Students

Uncensored: Gender, Sexuality, & Social Movements in Global Health

REGISTER NOW for the 11th Annual
Western Regional International Health Conference (WRIHC)

April 4-6, 2014
University of Washington | Seattle, WA
WRIHC Student Committee | UW Chapter of GlobeMed | UW Department of Global Health

A team of 30 students from across the University schools and departments have organized a conference around powerful topics in the margins of most discussions in global health — a deeper understanding of social and political movements, diverse sexualities and sexual health, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, global discrimination against the LGBTQ community, income inequality, and universal access to health care. Read more

The Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program (CWTAP) is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year.   The application process is open to 1^st year day students and 1^st and 2^nd year EDP students. Newly accepted students will be eligible to receive tuition assistance immediately.  The application can be downloaded from our website at http://socialwork.uw.edu/programs/CWTAP.  The deadline for applying will be Friday, January 24, 2014.  Please contact Angela Rambo at 206-616-3557 or accromer@uw.edu if you have any questions.

 

Enhance your Presentation and Communication Skills

 

Toastmasters is a great opportunity for UW students, UW staff and community members to enhance public speaking, professional networking, interviewing, and leadership skills while gaining confidence.

 

Join Husky Toastmasters for our Open House with Kate Curtis, President of Communication Tactics, Inc. & Husky Toastmaster Secretary in her presentation on “Grounded in Strength: Powerful Presentation Skills for 2014”

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University Faculty Lecture: “Achieving Health for All in 21st Century” with Assoc. Chair Stephen Gloyd, MD, MPH

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 3:30-5 p.m., Thomson 125
Want to make the most of the Jan. 23rd Networking Reception for Grad Students, Postdocs, & Alumni…or a similar event? This workshop will help you understand and apply strategies for making a good impression and building relationships at networking events, conferences, professional association meetings, and other gatherings. Topics include how to prepare for such events, craft a personal script, exchange business cards without dropping your drink, gracefully exit a conversation, and more. The event is free and no registration is required. For more information → 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 4-7 p.m., Kane Hall 210/225 
The Graduate School, the Career Center, and the Alumni Association are pleased to present the 10th annual Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdocs. Explore various career paths, learn how to enhance your job marketability, and develop connections with employers and successful graduate-level alumni. You’re invited to come listen to employer representatives discuss tips for landing interesting positions in large corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and universities. And, best of all, free food, beer and wine! No registration required. For more information →

Writing for All: A Campus Conversation on Working with Multilingual Students at a Global University
Thursday, Jan. 30, 3-5 p.m., Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room 
This meeting will address ways to work with multilingual student writers by soliciting feedback from faculty, providing practical methods, offering assignment design support, and introducing those who provide resources on writing across all three UW Campuses. The event will be bracketed by the First Annual UW Writing Fair. For more information and to register →

Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon-3 p.m., Allen Library, Research Commons, Booth A
The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) tutors staffing these advising hours are experienced in supporting graduate level research and writing at all stages for a wide range of academic and professional purposes (e.g., conference proposals, seminar papers, articles for publication, thesis or dissertation work). Unlike traditional OWRC sessions, these consultations may last up to 1.5 hours to better accommodate larger projects. For more information →

Graduate Funding Information Service Drop-in Hours
Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Allen Library, Research Commons, G86A
The Graduate Funding Information Service helps students identify and use different resources to locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, and conference and research travel. Students can seek answers to their questions during drop-in advising hours, can schedule individual appointments, or can request information by email.

Webinar registration at: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/

Applications due Feb. 20 at noon.  

Ever heard of a fellowship that sounded too good to be true? The Bonderman Fellowship awards $20,000 to fund extended solo international travel to focus on exploration and discovery. In other words, you have to travel the world and you *cannot* conduct research or pursue an academic project. No, really. As you can imagine, this is an extremely coveted fellowship. Read about a previous fellow, co-founder of Tekla Labs, who credits the Bonderman with completely changing how she saw the world. The eligibility for graduate/professional students is that you be enrolled in a graduate/professional degree program during winter 2014 (on leave is not considered enrolled) and that you be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The minimum GPA requirement applies to undergraduates ONLY. Applications are due Feb. 20. More information →

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