The University of Washington wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House is hiring hourly student assistants for the upcoming 2016-2017 academic school year. The Intellectual House hosts a variety of events, from student programming to conferences, to classes for UW students.

We are looking for students with experience in working with members of the University community. This position is open to current graduate and undergraduate students.   This is an hourly position and hours will vary based on availability.

We have attached the official job description and application. All requested materials are due by September 7th, 2016 by 5PM. Feel free to e-mail your application to caw2@uw.edu.

 

Help shape your community!

5th Annual Elder Friendly Futures Conference
Sept. 15-16, 2016 | Lynnwood Convention Center

Join hundreds of healthcare providers, community professionals, research educators, students and more to share and learn about healthy aging and how to be part of an elder friendly future.

Elder Friendly Futures features two full days of educational sessions, networking opportunities, engaging exhibits, research poster presentations, roundtable discussions, the always-popular films discussion and a UW Bookstore kiosk.

The theme is Multiple Voices Shaping our Communities. Come ready to learn from leaders in the field of aging about:

• Shaping the science of health and wellness
• Visioning connections within age-friendly communities
• Addressing what it means to be older and underserved
• The multiple dimensions of cognitive and mental health
• Elder justice and security

Conference Homepage: http://depts.washington.edu/eff/

EDC&I 495 A – sln 23334 – 3cr – cr/nc 

Workshop in Improvement of Teaching: Culturally Responsive Science Teaching 

Mondays 4:30pm – 6:50pm 

Savory 156 

Jessica Thompson 

 

Culturally responsive teaching is based on the idea that culture is central to student learning. Several cultures intersect in the classroom: the students’ and teachers multiple cultures, the culture of math and science, and the culture of school. Tied to these cultures are ways of thinking that are important for learning both in and outside of school. 

For educators the challenge is explaining mainstream culture while recognizing, respecting, and using students’ identities and backgrounds as meaningful sources for creating optimal learning environments. Through readings and discussion, we will explore the complexities of learning science and mathematics in relation to ‘who we are’ and consider how teachers can support students in making sense of school knowledge in light of their life experiences. 

Specifically, we will examine four dimensions of culturally responsive math and science teaching: 1) recognizing our own and others’ worlds, 2) developing relationships to form inclusive communities, 3) providing access (to the culture of math, science and school) through curriculum and instruction, and 4) critiquing, challenging, and changing the culture of mathematics and science. 

This course is relevant for teachers in all situations. The final project for this course involves applying these ideas to a particular unit of instruction, an aspect of pedagogy, or a deepened theoretical understanding. For further information about this course please contact Professor Jessica Thompson at jjthomps@uw.edu. 

Dear Friends,Public policy shapes children’s lives every day. Together, we can win the policies that create opportunities for every child to reach his or vast potential. AdvocacyCamp provides you with the opportunity to strengthen your voice, your power, and your skills to make the change you dream of for kids. Find out more and apply today. Advocacy Camp is held at Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way, Washington, from Wednesday October 5 to Friday October 7. The three-day training includes: Dialogue with legislators, media leaders, lobbyists and experienced advocates. Expert training in lobbying, mobilization, community organizing and strategic communications. Hands-on opportunities to practice new skills. Dialogue and analysis about how to advance racial equity through public policy advocacy. And, Opportunities to connect with advocates for kids from around Washington State. Each Advocacy Camp inspires participants to strengthen their own leadership and connect to their own powerful voice as an advocate. Alumni of Advocacy Camp are doing amazing advocacy for kids in every corner of Washington. To participate in Camp you need to complete an online application. If you can’t complete the application online, please contact us and we can help you complete it over the phone. Please do not let cost keep you from applying. Scholarships and financial assistance with child care and transportation are available. Interpretation is available on request. Kids need ALL of us speaking up. Whether you are a volunteer advocate, or you do advocacy as a part of your work supporting children and families, Advocacy Camp can boost your power as an advocate and ability as a leader. Apply today. If you have questions, please contact Emijah Smith, Community Organizer atemijah@childrensalliance.org or 206.324.0340 x 25 or toll free 1.800.854.5437 x25. Feel free to share this invitation with other people you know who care about kids. Thank you for speaking up for kids! Sincerely, Jon Jon Gould Deputy Director   Children’s Alliance makes life better for children and families in Washington State through public policy advocacy. Thank you for being an online member of Children’s Alliance. If you would like to unsubscribe or change your email subscription, please click here. Children’s Alliance 718 6th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98104

Please contact Alison Drake (adrake2@uw.edu) or Carey Farquhar (cfarq@uw.edu) for any questions about the course.

 

There will be a big clinic at Seattle Center again this year, October 27th to 30th. Last year there were student volunteers from the SSW, and they hope to have more this year. It’s a great experience.  If you are licensed then you can get 6 hours of CE for volunteering, in a 2 year period.

If you have any questions please contact Mary Weatherley (206-550-2509)

We know that survivors who have experienced a suicide loss need time to heal and support from others who understand.  Forefront Cares does this with “cares packages” and volunteer peer mentors.  This past year we responded to significantly more requests for our services – sending out more than 80 packages and pairing 30 newly bereaved survivors with peer mentors.  In order to stay responsive to the number of requests we receive, we need more mentors. 

New mentor training is scheduled for Saturday, September 24^th from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM. It will be held in south Seattle.  If you have experienced the suicide of a loved one or close friend or co-worker (more than 2 years ago) and have an interest and a willingness to turn your grief into support for others, please let us know. Sign up to become a peer support on our website: Get-Involved  If you have questions about the program or the training, please feel free to call 206-291-7279.  Thanks! 

Sincerely,

The Forefront Cares Team: Jennifer B., Sue E. , Kristen S.

Join us for our 1-credit UCONJ 624 course on Health Equity and Community Organizing! Contact David Fernando at somserve@uw.edu for an add code or with questions! 

The Fellowship package provides a stipend, language and teaching training, transportation, insurance, accommodation and educational trips in China for two UW students or alumni, specifically those who have passion in teaching English to Chinese students and learning about Chinese cultures.

Details of the program are on the attachment. Additional details about the Chinese school are available at http://www.dingyi-us.com/fellowship/ .

 

   

We are a UW faculty family, living on Mercer Island, seeking a great nanny for our two elementary-age girls for the 2016-17 school year.

Responsibilities include:
* school pickup and driving to/from after-school activities (nearly all on Mercer Island)
* homework supervision, reading, and games
* laundry and light housekeeping
* prepping and cooking kid and family meals when needed

We are looking for a caregiver who:
* has experience working with and driving elementary-age children
* owns a safe vehicle and has a clean driving record (we will need you to use your own car & will compensate for gas and mileage)
* has a passion for working with kids and for teaching healthy habits of body and curiosity of mind
* has energy, flexibility, organization skills, and enjoys helping busy households run smoothly and happily!

Hours would be 5 days/week from 3PM until about 6:30PM MTThFr and 1PM-6:30PM W (a total of ~20 hours/week). Start date would be August 29 and continue through the end of June 2017.  Competitive hourly pay, comparable to on-campus employment and commensurate with experience.

Please message me directly at momara@gmail.com if interested.

 

Margaret O’Mara

Associate Professor of History

University of Washington

http://margaretomara.com