“With the new school year underway, I wanted to remind you of the research and stats programming services that SSW offers through the Center for Social Science Computation and Research (CSSCR), and introduce myself.

CSSCR is a department on campus that offers access to statistical programs (like SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, and more!), introductory stats programming courses, labs for reservation, and consultants to assist students and faculty with programming or research questions. We’re a great resource for anyone who is doing social science research projects or courses (like 505 or 506!). As a member of CSSCR, all SSW staff, faculty, and students gets free access to all of these services. Questions can also be directed to csscr@uw.edu. In addition, the SSW lab also has SPSS installed on the computers.

CSSCR is located in the basement of Savery Hall (right by Red Square!), and is open from 9am – 9pm M-Th, and 9am-5pm on Friday. More information on the services offered and the hours of availability can be found here: http://julius.csscr.washington.edu/

I’m Nikki, a second year MSW student who is a consultant contracted with CSSCR; my programming specialty is in SAS, but if you have other questions about statistical computing or social science research please feel free to reach out (nrgurley@uw.edu) and I”m happy to assist you as best I can or direct you to another consultant who would be able to help you. 

Look forward to seeing you during the school year!”

GRDSCH 525 Acting Up: Amplifying Voices Through Interactive Theater as Pedagogy

Winter Quarter 2017: Tuesdays, 1:30-4:20

DEN 303

SLN:  15266

3 credits

 

Want to make positive change in classroom and institutional climates so that all of our students thrive? In this cross-disciplinary hybrid course–through a blend of weekly face-to-face class meetings and online activities–students build practical skills in interactive social change theater and other arts-based pedagogies to challenge oppression and promote inclusive educational environments in classroom, institutional, and community contexts.

Graduate students from all disciplines and UW campuses are welcome. Previous theater or arts experience not required.

Halloween is drawing near and we hope you are ready for a truly spooky (but safe) season! We are cordially inviting your organization to an event hosted by Alpha Phi Omega at the University of Washington, Husky Hallows! 

What exactly is Husky Hallows?

A safe & family-friendly event for the local members of the Husky community to bring their families to a fun night of crafts, trick-or-treating, face painting, and many many more activities! The event is free and open for all to enjoy, and we will have plenty of candy to go around!

All of the event details are as follows:

Event Date: On Halloween (10/31/2016)

Event Time: Runs from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Event Location: HUB South Ballroom on UW Seattle’s campus

(maps can be provided if needed)

Who are we? 

We are Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity on campus at the University of Washington founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. It is within our values to develop leadership, promote friendship, and provide service, not only to our campus here at UW, but to our local community and to our nation!

All in all, this event is open for all to attend and we would love for you to share this event with families in your local community! We have attached a flyer below, but if you would like us to drop off copies, go ahead and reply to this email to let us know how many and we can drop those by your location. If you have any further questions, feel free to reply to this email as well!

Parking Information -The nearest parking garage is located on Pend Oreille Road, off of 25th Avenue Northeast, behind Padelford Hall and near University Village Shopping Center and is a flat rate of $5 for parking starting at 4pm and can be paid with cash or Visa/Mastercard.

Here is the website link: https://www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/parking-daily-visitor

Also, taking the 372 (UDistrict Lake City) or 67 (Northgate/Roosevelt) drops you off right in front of the HUB (Stop: Stevens Way & Pend Oreille Rd) for anyone taking the bus!

We are very excited to have you attend Husky Hallows! 

All the Best,

Alpha Phi Omega

DSHS/JR Mentoring Program

Mentors are the Stuff of Success:

Every young person needs a mentor – a dependable adult who will care, will listen, and will advise. Ask any successful person if they had a mentor and their answer will inevitably be “yes”.

Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) has a long-established mentoring program. We are grateful for the contributions JR mentors make in helping young people entangled with the justice system progress to confident, competent, responsible citizenship.

Juvenile Rehabilitation Mentors:

• Convey this very important message to young people: “You are worth my time and effort”
• Encourage young people to recognize and use their unique talents
• Coach young people to make positive choices for their future
• Assist young people in restoring their place in the community

Mentor Program Requirements:

• Submit a Volunteer Application (Available from any Mentoring Coordinator listed below)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Attend training provided by JR

Mentor Program Commitment:

JR asks mentors to:

• Make a commitment to mentor a youth for 12 months
• Communicate weekly and meet in person at least once monthly with matched youth
• Attend mentor program seminars, training, and other events as scheduled

For additional Information:

We have more than 800 youths in the Juvenile System throughout the state and we need volunteers like you as mentors to make a difference in these kid’s life.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor for a young person under JR supervision and would like to learn more about how you can participate in our program, please contact me to link you up with our coordinator in your region.

Contact:

Solomon M. Uwadiale, Ph.D.,

Tel: (253) 590-3411

E-Mail: sol@trafton-group.com

The Buerk Center at the UW Foster School of Business promotes entrepreneurship to students across campus.  Their competition venue is a great opportunity for you as social work students to promote social and environmental justice by taking an idea you have and making it happen through social entrepreneurship.  The business plan process gives you the skills that can take your idea to application.

It’s not all about business.  Every good business plan needs a social and environmental footprint check and balance.  This is where social work meets engineering, public health, biology, chemistry, computer science, and business.

It is now that time of year when students across campus are forming teams to participate in the spring UW Business Plan Competition.  This is where you bring your ideas and meet others who may have similar ones to create an entrepreneurial team.  Below is a listing of dates for the Team Formation Nights.

For more information, feel free to contact Lauren Brohawn (brohal@uw.edu) or visit the Center website at http://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-competitions/.

Hey Huskies,

Are you interested in gaining a full-time, part-time, or an internship opportunity with a government agency? Then you will definitely want to attend the UW Seattle campus Government Career Fair sponsored by the Career and Internship Center with support from the Evans Schools of Public Policy and Governance Career Development Office. Registered government employers are looking to HIRE HUSKIES.

Government Career Fair

Thursday, October 27^th, 2-5pm

Mary Gates Hall, Commons – Seattle campus

Open to all students and alumni from all 3 campuses

Click HERE for more details about the fair or download The Fairs App (available to download for FREE to your iphone/ipad from the Apple App store or from Google Play store for Android phones).

Questions? Please email Donna Chen at ccsevent@uw.edu or call the Career & Internship Center at 206-543-0535. We look forward to seeing you on October 27^th!

Best wishes,

Donna

• As an MSW student would you like to learn more about recent legislation that will impact health care access and delivery?
• Are you interested in learning more about state Legislative policy that effects health and human services?
• Are you looking to network with social workers throughout the community?

If yes, then mark your calendars and join us November 1^st from 8:30-11:00 am for the annual SSWLHC Legislative Workshop at the New Holly Gathering Hall.

Cassie Sauer, MSW and incoming CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association will be presenting for 90 minutes this year. Bring your questions as there will be time for an engaging dialogue.

To sign up, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sswlhc-wa-2016-legislative-event-tickets-27912604351

For questions, please contact Sharon Mast, MSW, Legislative Chair, Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care – WA at shurn08@uw.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Brochure:

 

The Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work gives 2 awards to Masters level Social Work students for “Oustanding Student Paper.” The clinical practice paper submitted MAY be one that was submitted for a course.  Entries must be received by May 10^th.

For more info:

http://www.wsscsw.org/StudentPaperAward

The Student Information Specialist position has just been posted and we invite interested students to apply. One position is currently available, to begin in mid-September 2017. We are accepting applications now through March 1, 2017.

Position Description

The Student Information Specialist (SIS) will be responsible for supporting the Admissions Office in recruiting diverse applicants to the School of Social Work, and for providing technical assistance to applicants throughout the application process. This is an academic year position (mid-September to mid-June) which, if applicable, might be renewable for the second year of the MSW program upon evaluation.  The successful candidate must be either a current or incoming MSW student, available to work 20 hours per week including some evenings, weekends, quarter breaks and (if applicable) the summer between the first and second MSW year.  This position is supervised by the Recruitment Coordinator, in the Admissions office of the School of Social Work.  We seek a proactive self-starter who brings strong teamwork and multitasking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for social justice.

Eligibility

Current MSW students are eligible to apply to this position, as well as prospective MSW students who are simultaneously applying for Fall 2017 MSW admission. Day, Advanced Standing and EDP students are eligible to apply but should note that the successful candidate will be expected to work 20 hours per week (including some evenings, weekends, and quarter breaks) primarily during weekday, daytime office hours (9:00-5:00).  EDP students should note that the successful candidate must also remain enrolled for a minimum of 10 quarter credits for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters during the duration of the position (summer quarter is excluded). Commitment is 50% FTE (with a maximum of 220 hours per quarter per Article 33 of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW local 4121).

Please visit the webpage below for the listing of the position with more details:

http://socialwork.uw.edu/student-information-specialist

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at sswedpre@uw.edu

The UW Study Abroad Fair is only 3 weeks away! Join us on Tuesday, November 8^th from 10:00-2:00 in the HUB Ballroom to learn more about the wide array of study and international internship opportunities, attend information sessions and connect with study abroad alumni. With over 500 program offerings in 75 countries, financial aid and scholarships available, and programs that occur anywhere from 10 days to a full year, there is no excuse not to study abroad. The time is now – don’t miss out!

For more information on the event, please see the event flyer below and visit www.washington.edu/studyabroadand the UW Study Abroad Fair Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1112952028766269/

Dear Members of the University of Washington Community,

We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Teaching Awards.  We are especially interested in generating a diverse group of nominations, including nominations of faculty members who are women, or from underrepresented minority groups, or with disabilities.

Please consider nominating one of your stellar faculty or graduate student colleagues.

The Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) honors five UW Seattle instructors who have demonstrated extensive knowledge and mastery of their subject matter; displayed the ability to inspire, guide and mentor students through independent and creative thinking; and served as mentors, collaborators, and consultants to other faculty members and teaching assistants within or beyond their departments.

The Distinguished Teaching Award for Innovation with Technology (DTA-I) recognizes a faculty member or team from one of the three University of Washington campuses who has designed and implemented an original project that has had a significant impact on student learning; demonstrated potential for effectiveness on a larger scale; and shown potential for effectiveness in different courses, with different student demographics, and in different instructional settings.  Like the DTA, the DTA-I can only be received once by an individual faculty member or member of a faculty team.

Those who have already received a DTA are ineligible to a receive a DTA-I and visa versa.

The Excellence in Teaching Award (ETA) is given to graduate students who demonstrate extraordinary effectiveness as UW instructors.  Finalists and recipients show remarkable skill at engaging students, closing gaps between teaching and learning, and supporting student success.  They often mentor or lead other graduate instructors.  All Seattle campus graduate instructors and teaching assistants are eligible.

To begin the nomination process, please submit your online form at http://tinyurl.com/htrhr8u.

Deadline for all submissions is Friday, November 18, 2016, 5:00 p.m

The names of all eligible nominees will be posted on the Center for Teaching and Learning web site by Friday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m.  Nominees will also be contacted via email regarding their nomination and instructions for how to submit a complete file, should they choose to do proceed.

Please consider nominating one your exemplary colleagues – faculty, graduate student, or both – for DTA, DTA-I, or ETA.  They deserve it.  For questions, please email dta@uw.edu.

Graduate Funding Information Service
Drop-In Hours, Mondays & Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Consultation Studio, Research Commons, Allen Library South, UW Seattle
Access the GFIS online funding information guides:  http://lib.washington.edu/commons/services/gfis

GFIS works with current and admitted UW graduate students, helping them identify and locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, conference and research travel. Students can visit GFIS during drop-in advising hours, schedule individual appointments, or request information by email. Students can also visit the GFIS Funding Resources Guide and blog to learn about campus funding resources, databases, search strategies, and events. GFIS hosts workshops in the Research Commons, and works with UW departments to design discipline-specific workshops and resources for their graduate students.

The application for the 2017 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program in fourteen critical foreign languages is now open!  The CLS is a fully funded language immersion program that occurs during the summer for U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students.  This year the languages are Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.   If you would like to learn more about the program and application, I hope you’ll be able to attend this information session.  Please also note that there is no service requirement for this program. Thank you!

Critical Language Scholarship Info Session

Wednesday, October 19th

3:45-4:45 pm

Mary Gates Hall 173R

RSVP

About CLS: The CLS Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is a fully-funded overseas language program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and to build relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides study opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning.

Please note that participants in the CLS Program are not required to have any experience studying critical languages for most of the fourteen languages. Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Russian, and Japanese institutes have language prerequisites, which can be found on the CLS website: http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants.

The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, from a wide variety of fields of study, backgrounds and career paths, with the purpose of representing the full diversity of professional, regional, cultural and academic backgrounds in the United States. Thus, students from all academic disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, science, social sciences, arts and humanities are encouraged to apply.

There is no service requirement for CLS Alumni after the program. However, participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. Participants are selected based on their commitment to language learning and plans to apply their language skills to their future academic or professional pursuits.

The application is now live and available online at:  http://www.clscholarship.org

Applications will be due November 16,  2016

I hope that fall quarter is going well for everyone!  As we are in the midst of admissions season, we are offering the opportunity for prospective students to meet with current doctoral students and faculty in the PhD in Social Welfare program (flyer attached).

Please forward this Open House announcement to your student list serves.  Please note that RSVP’s are not required.

HAPPY NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY!

On this day, we are proud to announce that

GSBA Scholarship applications are now available.

The GSBA Scholarship Fund awards educational scholarships to LGBTQ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and are actively involved in school and community organizations.

Students should be enrolled in community colleges, four-year public or private colleges or universities, or vocational/technical/trade programs. Current college students, individuals planning to enroll in a program next year, and current high school seniors are eligible to apply.

I wanted to point you to a few resources offered by the Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (Go-MAP) Office for autumn 2016.

Getting Connected – New Student Orientation and Reception

Oct 13, 4-7pm
Through engagement with our expert panels of faculty and graduate students of color, incoming graduate students can learn tips and tricks for succeeding in their first year.
RSVP here

GO-MAP Power Hours (discuss relevant topics to grad students for success from UW faculty and community leaders)

Thriving in graduate school | Oct. 25, 2016 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | CMU 126

Owning your story. Changing your story | Nov. 17, 2016 | noon–1:30 p.m. | CMU 126

Staying Connected (happy hour networking event for grad students)
               Nov. 4, 2016 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Still Liquor
               Dec. 2, 2016 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | POCO

For more information regarding events and resources available through Go-MAP, please visit their website.

http://grad.uw.edu/diversity/go-map/go-map-programming-and-events/

Hope this helps!

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