Dear School of Social Work Faculty, Staff and Students –

It is already time for us to start planning with organizations for art shows in the SSW for 2018.

We would like to ask you for your input and connections to social issue and social justice art communities with which you may be familiar or involved. If you know of art groups whose work reflects the mission of the Art Committee and the SSW, and who may be open to having their art displayed at the School, please email Rachel Wrenn at wrennr@uw.edu or Leah O’Bryant at leah.obryant@gmail.com. We know that the involvement of the members of the SSW community runs far and wide and we look forward to hearing of your art connections.

The guiding principles of the Art Committee are that art to be exhibited in the SSW should engage the mind and enrich the life of those entering the building. The art exhibited should provide an emphasis on advocacy for equality and a healthy, diverse community. We strive to install collections of art which address social issues and social justice in profound ways. Our current displays are in both the Gallery – “ The Art of Alzheimers” and the Research Commons – “ Photography of the DAPL Protest”.

Gathering the connections and resources of the entire SSW community will allow us to bring a rich range of art to all of us at the School. Thank you very much for all the work you do for our communities and for all your support for the inclusion of art in our School–

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Rachel Wrenn, MSW, Ph.D.

Roving Field Instructor

UW School of Social Work

Office of Field Education

4101 15^th Ave. N.E.

Box 354900

Seattle, WA98195-4900

Phone: 206.802.8607

Web: socialwork.uw.edu

Dear Social Work students,

Dr. Evan Kanter and I are offering a UW public health class in Spring 2017, “War and Health.” The course received a rating of 4.7 (out of 5) last spring, one of the top-rated courses of the quarter!

Dr. Kanter is an MD PhD neuroscientist and psychiatrist who has worked at the VA to counsel veterans with PTSD. He’s also served as president of the national Physicians for Social Responsibility. I’ve led projects to measure war-related mortality and morbidity in Iraq. To bring these subjects to life, students entering the class will each select a “study war” (your own personal war!) to serve as a case example of topics we explore. The Friday discussion circles will include representatives of a number of wars to compare and contrast. Graduate students in the course will serve as discussion leaders.

If you were born in 1991 or later, the U.S. has been at war during your entire sentient life! It’s among the most important determinants of health, if not directly (through mass killings), then indirectly (through diversion of resources, creating a culture of violence and militarism, undermining health and education systems, spurring refugee migration, and more).

Course limited to 60 students (we expanded access by 10 students this year due to popular demand). I’m happy to send the syllabus upon request. Flyer attached.

HSERV 415 or 515 War and Health (4) I&S

Explores the health consequences of war (injury, infectious diseases, mental health, chronic disease, malnutrition, infrastructure) and the role of health professionals and others in preventing war (advocacy, measurement and application of epidemiology methods, promotion of social equity). Offered: jointly with G H 419/GH519

War and Health

Spring Quarter 2017, HSERV 415/515 & Global Health 419/519

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM Friday Discussion Section, 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM

Health Sciences Building

Drs. Evan Kanter and Amy Hagopian are teaching “War and Health,” a 4-credit course open to both undergrads and graduate students. It was offered for the second time last year and was rated outstanding by the 50 students who took it.

We explore the health consequences of war during the first half of the course (injury, infectious diseases, mental health, chronic disease, malnutrition, infrastructure, weapons, torture) and the role of health professionals and others in preventing war during the second half (advocacy, measurement and application of epidemiological methods, promotion of social equity).

Readings: individual articles on the Canvas site.

Discussion groups on Fridays: students will choose a case study war for the quarter

2 Panel discussions: We will hear from Veterans & Refugees

Course is limited to 50. Graduate students will be discussion leaders.

Draft syllabus available on request: hagopian@uw.edu

Join the Q Center staff for an open discussion of policies, resources, and current initiatives. The town hall is a 3-part series with a new topic each meeting:

February 15: Gender Inclusive Restrooms (Location: HUB 315)

March 1: Health & Wellness on Campus and in the Community (Location: Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center Unity Room)

March 8: Impact of Homelessness on LGBTQ+ Communities (Location: Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center Unity Room)

Stay connected via the Facebook event page or contact the Q Center at 206-897-1430 or qcenter@uw.edu.

Dorpat Lecture sponsored by the NW Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study

Saturday, March 4, 2017  at 7:30 pm

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     How to Engage with the Other: 

          a Discussion of an Approach to the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

         Yoav Peck and Fulla Jubeh

Yoav Peck is the co-Executive Director of the Sulha Peace Project, a group of Israelis and Palestinians who meet regularly “to encounter the other in our full humanity.”  Recognizing the mutual fears, alienation and suspicion that exist between Israelis and Palestinians, the Sulha Peace Project brings together such diverse factions as soldiers, stone throwers, young professionals, academicians and laborers. Fulla Jubeh, a leader at Sulha, is an actress and a medical clown who uses her clowning for resistance as well as for bringing light to terminally ill children at Hadassah Hospital.

Once a month, Sulha holds “Tribal Fires” in which 100-150 Palestinians and Israelis gather to reach beyond arguments and political posturing to the essential humanity longing to be heard. They work in listening circles, praying, singing, eating, and talking. Several times a year, Sulha also sponsors “Sulhita,” a gathering of 40-80 youths (ages16-21) who spend several days discussing the issues that concern them. Young Israelis, pre-army service, and their Palestinian peers discuss how they feel about the fact that they may soon find themselves facing each other in confrontations at roadblocks, or in battle. The youths hike in the Judean desert, prepare meals together, sing, drum, dance, and talk deep into the nights, sharing their visions of possible futures. They attain a sense of commonality that lasts well beyond Sulhita, and many of them become volunteers at adult Sulha events.

Yoav Peck writes: “Through shared prayer, song, circles of listening, active translation.we reach across gulfs and connect, inspiring profound hope in all present.

While we avoid polarizing political declarations, we know that any political future must address the human needs of both sides, and we stand on the front lines of the struggle to return decency and compassion to our shared land. “

 

The Dorpat Lecture in Psychoanalysis and Society is an annual award to recognize those whose work applies psychoanalytic understanding to social problems. The recipient of the award is honored at an event in Seattle in which the work is presented to the greater community of clinicians and individuals interested in addressing social problems in local and global environments. The Lecture was created in memory of Theo L. Dorpat to honor his interest in this area. The lecture is free to the clinical community and to the general public, so please share this announcement with others.

 

7:30-9 pm at Town Hall, Seattle

Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets to reserve a FREE seat

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2697036

Hofmann Companion Position Description

There is a new companionship opportunity. PHC is looking for an amazing person to become a live in companion at Hofmann House.  The position description is attached- we are asking for 10 hours per week of companionship in exchange for rent, utilities, and health insurance.

If this is something you or someone you know would be interested in please read or share the position description and then contact Chris at chrisw@plyhc.org or 206-349-6572.

If you have questions please reach out to Chris, Jacob, or myself.

Thank you,

– Holly

 

 

WE NEED YOU to help build a more compassionate and collaborative health care workforce!  Do you want to talk with and learn from people (students, faculty, clinicians) in other health professions?  Do you care about the way that health services are coordinated for real world patients?  Do you want to learn more about the future of healthcare teams?  Then join us for a special night of food, relationship building and sharing on March 9^th from 4:30-7:00pm at the UW Waterfront Activities Center Great Room.

We hope you will join us to…

• Connect and build relationships with faculty, staff, students and clinicians from all six of the health sciences schools, and beyond, who are interested in interprofessional education, research and practice.
• Share the ways in which you are collaborating across professions and give input on how to strengthen our education of students and practitioners in TEAMWORK.

Please RSVP by March 1, 2017: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/tbrazg/324065

This meeting is sponsored by the Center for Health Sciences Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice (CHSIE), a Health Science Board of Deans-funded initiative.  We will have information about the work of CHSIE and its affiliates available at the meeting.

Inviting all social work students, staff and faculty to participate in Rainier Beach HS BLOC (Building Leaders of Change) Party!

Come share your knowledge and skills with our amazing high school youth for a day of collective resistance, knowledge/skill building and community. Example workshops include identity, justice, art, activism, health, fitness, food, anime, and policy. Students have a diverse set of interest’s and we want a diverse set of workshops.

When: March 23rd from 8:30am-12pm

Submit a workshop proposal by February 13th here. (If you need an extension please contact me)

Contact me by email at rosiemg@uw.edu or call/text at 425-516-1745
More info at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOWQPeG0JTEibe0Qhukw9f0ic00Y2BXIMtqVvzxumlECZvmA/viewform

 

 

Hello!!

Here are the basics of Lobby Day for this year. Get signed up on Eventbrite so we can get an accurate count for food and chairs. It is not required that you attend a training, we will offer the same information at lobby day in more detail. It is imperative that you get an appointment with your legislators.

Please contact me if you need more information.

Thank-you,

 Ann Allen

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Lobby Day 2017- February 20

9am-12pm – First Christian Church

12pm-3pm – Visit with your Legislator.

Find Your Legislator:

www.leg.wa.gov

Register for Lobby Day here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nasw-wa-lobby-day-2017-tickets-30307212689

 

First Christian Church

701 Franklin Street Southeast

Olympia, WA 98501

 

Ann Allen

Legislative Action Chairperson

annallenmsw1@gmail.com

https://www.seattleu.edu/caps/services/referrals/

https://www.adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/low-cost-treatment

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/finding-therapy

Are you looking to find an internship opportunity? Search no further! The Career & Internship Center’s Internship Fair is a great opportunity for students of all majors, class levels, and from all three UW Campuses to connect with corporate, small business, non-profit and government employers who are all looking for Huskies, like YOU, to fill their internship needs. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity!

2017 Seattle Campus Internship Fair

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

2:00-6:00pm, HUB Ballrooms

Students from all 3 campuses are welcome to attend

ATTENDING EMPLOYERS:

• UseThe Fairs App to access information about the Internship Fair (attending employers, positions, position types, majors, and class levels employers are looking to recruit at the fair). The Fairs App is available to download to your iphone/ipad from the Apple App Store or from Google Play Store for Android phones

Tips On How To Prep For The Fair:

• Look at sample resumes in theCareer Guide
• Once you have your resume drafted, stop by for aSame-Day Session and/or ResumeFest to get some feedback on it
• Submit your resume to the 2017 Internship Fair Resume Book! Select employers have purchased access to this book, in the hopes of identifying talented UW candidates. Whether or not you’re attending the fair, don’t miss this opportunity to stand out! Please see instructions below on how to submit your resume:

1. Login to your HuskyJobs account athttps://c103-shib.symplicity.com/sso
2. From the “Documents” tab on the your left hand side navigation pane, select “Opt-in Resume Books”
3. Select the DropDown menu under the Resume Book you’d like to submit your resume to

• Take a look at the attending employers (usingThe Fairs App)  and spend a few minutes researching the employers you are interested in meeting with by visiting their web sites and doing a quick review of them online. The list is updated regularly
• Prepare and practice your introduction. What do you want the employer to know about you? Which of your skills and past experiences do you want to highlight?
• Have a short 15-second “sales pitch” ready and make sure to build in some good questions of your own to ask the employer
• Attend theInternship Fair Success workshop to learn how to prepare, what to bring, what to say, and how to follow-up

What You Should Wear:

• Your style of dress may vary according to the type of field you’re considering and the employers you plan to meet with. However, you’ll find that most employers will be wearing business-casual attire, which is a safe bet for you as well. For example, consider wearing pressed slacks or a skirt with a blouse, sweater, or collared shirt.

The Day Of The Fair:

• Bring 10-15 copies of your well-prepared resume to the fair
• Greet employers with a smile and handshake
• Collect business cards
• Send a thank you note to interesting employers you talked with
• Lockers or storage facilities are not available; to increase the ease with which you can move through the fair, we recommend trying to minimize what you bring with you
• Please bring your Husky card and have it ready for check-in purpose

We look forward to seeing you at the Internship Fair on February 16th!

Tillman Military Scholars program now accepting applications for 2017 scholarships!

The Pat Tillman Foundation offers an annual scholarship open to active duty military, veterans, and spouses pursuing a full-time bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degree at a US-based accredited institution. Each individual scholarship award is based on the applicant’s unique financial need, the average award in 2017 is expected to be ~$10,000 per academic year (renewable for the duration of the student’s program of study).

Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program supports our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses by investing in their higher education. Since the program’s inception, the Foundation has named over 450 Tillman Scholars at more than 100 institutions nationwide.

Applications to become a 2017 Tillman Scholar will close on March 1, 2017 at 11:59pm PT. Details and the online application are available at http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/.

What is Let’s Talk?

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students with support from experienced counselors from the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center, without an appointment. Counselors hold drop-in hours at two sites on campus.

Talking with a counselor can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources.
Let’s Talk drop-in visits are:

• Free
• Confidential
• No appointment necessary

Winter Quarter 2017 Let’s Talk schedule

Tuesdays, 2-4PM
Ethnic Cultural Center
Iris Song, PsyD

Wednesdays, 2-4PM
Q Center
Kate Fredenberg, LICSW

How does Let’s Talk work?

Appointments are first-come, first-served. The counselor will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources.

Let’s Talk is different from ongoing counseling. Let’s Talk is not formal counseling: it is a drop-in service where students can have an informal consultation with a counselor.

Topics can include relationships, financial and academic stress, oppression, intersecting identities, body image, family problems and other concerns.

Is Let’s Talk the right choice for me?

There is no wrong reason to seek counseling through Let’s Talk, the Counseling Center, or Hall Health Center. However, Let’s Talk is an especially good fit for students who:

1. Are not sure about counseling and wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor
2. Are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor
3. Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through
4. Have a concern about a friend and want some thoughts about what to do

 

“UW Continuum College is now recruiting for coordinators to support the daily operations of the Summer Youth Program.  Multiple positions are available starting part-time in the winter/spring and transitioning to full-time in the summer.   Coordinators serve as the face of the program to students, parents and visitors. Applicants must have experience managing staff and volunteers and supporting students of differing abilities, motivational levels and learning styles.  Candidates should visit the Employment area of the Program website for more information.”

EDP 2  Weekend Cohort  –  Competitive Practicum  Informational Meeting Friday – February 10 ;  Room  12:30-1:30  –  Room 305A

Foundation Day Cohort – Competitive Practicum Informational  Meeting – February 15 – 12:30-1:30 ; Room 26-30

EDP 2 Evening Cohort – Competitive Practicum Informational Meeting – February 15 – 4:30 – 5:30;  Room 26-30

MESSAGE FROM DIANE NARASAKI AND TONY LEE KING COUNTY ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER COALITION (APIC) CO-CHAIRS

Hello everyone.  We are writing to warmly invite you to the February 8, Wednesday evening community briefing at ACRS.  We will begin with a reception with some light food and beverages at 5:30pm.  The program will follow, 6pm – 8pm, though we may begin earlier than 6pm, if enough people have arrived.

There will be two important topics covered.  The first is Asian Pacific American Legislative Day and the issues in our legislative agenda.  We will reserve 30 minutes to cover our proposed agenda to bring to our Governor and state legislators and hear your feedback.

Most of the time will be reserved for the second topic, President Trump’s Executive Orders and actions that attack the rights of immigrants, refugees, and Muslims.  Jorge Baron, Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), an attorney with legal expertise and insights on these, will share information and analyses of how community members will be affected and steps people should take to keep as safe as possible.  Jorge and NWIRP rushed to SeaTac airport this weekend when the recent Muslim ban went into effect, and played a key role in preventing Muslims who would have been sent back immediately to the countries from which they came without NWIRP and colleagues’ intervention.

As you know, our very diverse community includes both documented and undocumented immigrants, as well as refugees and citizens.  Immigrants, as well as refugees, will be affected by recent Executive Orders.  The entire refugee program is currently affected.  Undocumented immigrants are now in greater danger.  We may also soon hear an Executive Order relating to access to publicly funded services for immigrants and refugees as well as an expansion of the list of countries which will be affected by the Executive Orders.

We encourage you to come, and if you have staff or community leaders or members who are concerned about these issues, to bring them too.  Please be sure to RSVP to Stephanie Riedl at stephanier@acrs.org by 2/7, the day before, if possible, if you plan to come and how many people you will bring so she can arrange for proper seating and enough food.

Thanks and hope to see you on February 8 evening!

The 2017 School of Social Work Graduation is Thursday, June 8^th at Alaska Airlines (formerly Hec Ed) Pavilion.

This year’s School of Social Work graduation celebration will provide opportunities for each graduating cohort (i.e. MSW EDP + MSW DAY + BASW + PhD) to offer a 3-5 minute presentation. This presentation by each cohort takes place during the graduation ceremony in Alaska Airlines Pavilion just before you arise as a group to ascend the stage to accept your diplomas from the Dean.

The committee may select one of the following for the presentation on Thursday, June 8^th:

–          A video

–          A performance

–          Speaker(s)

To begin planning, I am requesting that interested members of your cohort meet with me to discuss your ideas for this presentation. The product of this presentation is completely dependent upon the interests of your planning group.

We are starting this process earlier this year so planners will have enough time to brainstorm, consult, and produce!  If you have ideas, please get involved now!  We’ll talk about options and resources.  I will not be directing anything – rather, my role is to support you and your classmates in this process in any way I can.  Please know that those who step forward will be making decisions about the presentation – and we will let you know who your representatives are.

Please email Bilen Million at bilenm@uw.edu if you’d like to be a part of the committee or if you have any questions!

Want to DO something?

The SSW Student Advisory Council has set up a facebook page called: SOCIAL JUSTICE: Support and Action

Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/711790235645857/

What is it?

A place for all UW-SSW students and other community members to share local events/actions and share resources that help mobilize us to get involved to make change for social justice! So many great resources are shared in individual cohort facebook pages, but this is a place to reach other cohorts and community members.

Please join and share:
* Action steps we can take to interrupt bias and promote social justice in the University of Washington and our surrounding communities
* Resources which support those in our community experiencing oppression, harassment and fear (lots of resources in the “Files” section)
* Activities and Events planned/sponsored by SSW community members promoting social justice
* Local and national events and actions in which we can participate to promote social justice
* Links to other local and national groups working on social justice issues (again, check “Files”)

The Department of Global Health common application for Funding for Fieldwork is now available as of February 1, 2017. These funding opportunities are available to full-time UW graduate students, professional students and medical residents, and Global Health Minor undergraduate students to help support short term fieldwork experiences in global health. Please be sure to read the application requirements thoroughly for each fellowship program and identify those programs for which you qualify.

The following fellowships in the Common application are

• Warren George Povey Endowed Fund for Global Health Students Fellowship
• Global Opportunities in Health (GO Health) Fellowship
• Stergachis Endowed Fellowship in International Exchange
• Thomas Francis, Jr. Global Health Fellowship

Details for these programs and list of past participants can be found on theGHRC Funding for Fieldwork page.

This year the SCOPE fellowship conducted an early round of applications and have selected their fellows for the 2017-18 year. Therefore, the SCOPE fellowship is not included in this cycle’s DGH Common Application.

Deadline to submit all materials is Wednesday, March 15, 2017 by 11:59 p.m.

For questions regarding the application or other details, please contact the Global Health Resource Center atghrc@uw.edu or at (206)685-7362.

Are you considering a study abroad program for Summer 2017? The 6^th Annual program led by Zynovia Hetherington, MSW, M.Ed. is called Social Work Ghana: The “Sankofa” Experience in Ghana – Exploration of Race & Identity Development in a Cross Cultural Exchange. If you are interested in finding more information please click here. This link will provide you information from the program fee to academic credits. To learn more about this program please read the program description below.

The deadline is Wednesday, February 15^th!

If you any questions please contact Zynovia Hetherington at zynovia@uw.edu or Bilen Million at bilenm@uw.edu.

Program Description: The concept of Sankofa means “to go back and get it”, to seek an understanding of one’s history both physical and social, then journey forward to one’s present and onward to their individual and collective future. “The Sankofa Experience in Ghana” will take students to the Republic of Ghana to learn the history and culture of this diverse African country, while also uncovering the vast trans-Atlantic influence that the United States and Ghana have exerted on one another for over three centuries. The crucial historical context for our discussions includes understanding Ghana and the United States as two aspects of the African Diaspora, connected historically by migrations – both forced and voluntary – that carried people of African descent across the Atlantic Ocean.

Offering: Free dental screenings and possible treatment!

Hi everyone, every year in March, senior dental students at UW take a licensing exam and we’re looking for patients!

We’re being tested on treating cavities and deep cleanings so are screening patients between now and March in hopes of finding the right patients who meet the exam criteria.

We’re offering to take a free set of X-rays and do an exam for anyone interested. If you qualify for the exam, we would be more than happy to do the treatment free of charge if you can commit to coming in for one of the exam dates (Spring Break – March 22-25).

Please contact Stephanie Tran at stran6@uw.edu for additional information and scheduling.

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