West Coast Poverty Center (WCPC) Seminar:

“Using Latino Males’ Written Narratives to Learn Their Hopes and Dreams for Others”

Adrian Huerta

Provost’s Postdoctoral Scholar, Pullias Center for Higher Education

University of Southern California

Monday, November 6th

Social Work Building, Room 305A

12:30 – 1:30 pm

(Q&A until 2:00 pm)

Abstract: This study examines how marginalized Latino male middle and high school youth provide written advice to other male loved ones. Written consejos and testimonios, supplemented with participant observations and interviews, illustrate how the young men hold high aspirations and hopes for others in their lives. Their discourse highlights the importance of considering the possible consequences of actions and behaviors in school and the community, as well as the need to plan for the future. This analysis suggests that Latino boys and young men in K-12 need more outlets to share and explore their thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.

SCOPE Graduate Student Fellowship Program now accepting applications

Deadline:       11:59PM Sunday, December 3, 2017

Eligibility:      Students enrolled in a graduate degree program at the University of Washington

Site:                 Gondar, Ethiopia

Funding:         Up to $6,000

The SCOPE fellowship offers funding (up to $6000) for a 3-6 month field experience in Gondar, Ethiopia.  Selected students will work with collaborators at the University of Gondar to explore how partnerships with faith communities can be leveraged to improve health.  SCOPE’s mission is to unite medical and faith communities to improve health for the most vulnerable through innovative partnerships, leadership development, and measured impact.  Fellows will work closely with University of Gondar fellows, faculty and staff on their defined activities.

SCOPE is seeking graduate student applicants to support the Faith Leaders Advocating for Maternal Empowerment (FLAME) project, a randomized control trial that will assess the efficacy of an intervention to improve uptake of antenatal and delivery care services at health centers in rural Ethiopia.   Fellows will assist the University of Gondar FLAME team in the development and implementation of the intervention with direction from mentors in the Department of Global Health at UW and professionals on the SCOPE Board of Trustees.  Please see the SCOPE website for more details on the SCOPE fellowship and how to apply.  Contact Kate Pfizenmaier with any questions regarding the application at kpfiz1@uw.edu .

Your writing consultant team is offering virtual workshops on your 500 Historical Analysis paper! We’d love you to join.

 

These virtual workshops will give an overview of the basics of a historical analysis paper, then we will work together with writing tools to discuss the processes of drafting a paper.

 

500 Historical Analysis Paper Workshops 

 

Saturday, November 4th at 11am on Skype

 

Monday, November 13th at 6pm on Google Hangouts

 

How a virtual workshop happens:

 

On Saturday 11/4, students can join the workshop via a Skype group video call. If you’d like to join the Skype group video call, please send your Skype username to sswwrite@uw.edu. You will receive a confirmation of your attendance before the event and then a tutor will “invite” you into a Skype video call. Please email your RSVP as soon as possible, workshop participant spots fill up fast.

 

On Monday 11/13, students can join the workshop “hang out” via Google Hangouts. If you’d like to join the Google Hangouts workshop, please send your name and email address to sswwrite@uw.edu. You will receive a confirmation of your attendance before the event and then a tutor will “invite” you into the Google Hangouts workshop. You do not need a Gmail address to participate in a Google Hangout. Please email your RSVP as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of available workshop participant spots.

 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions y’all may have.

 

Best,

 

Your Writing Team

Your writing consultant team is offering a virtual workshop on your 501 Competing Perspectives assignment! We’d love you to join.

 

501 Competing Perspectives Workshop

 

Saturday, November 4 at 12pm on Google Hangouts

 

How a virtual workshop happens:

 

Students can join the workshop “hang out” via Google Hangouts. If you’d like to join the Google Hangouts workshop, please send your name and email address to sswwrite@uw.edu. You will receive a confirmation of your attendance before the event and then a tutor will “invite” you into the Google Hangouts workshop.

 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions y’all may have.

 

Best,

 

Your Writing Team

Department of Health Services

Graduate Student Assistant

Position Announcement

Winter – Spring 2018

 

Position Title:                Research Assistant

Supervising Faculty:   India Ornelas

Employment Period:   December 15, 2017 – June 15, 2018

Hours/FTE:                    20 hours/week (50% FTE)

Position Description:

The graduate Research Assistant (RA) will support the Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA) study in the Latino Center for Health. This position will assist with formative research activities for the ALMA study which aims to prevent and reduce depression and anxiety among Latina immigrant women.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The RA will help conduct and analyze focus groups and cognitive interviews with Latina immigrant women to inform the intervention and study procedures. All data collection and analysis will be conducted in Spanish. The RA will work closely with the PI, co-investigators and Research Coordinator to coordinate research activities.

 

• Recruit subjects
• Collect, code, prepare, and analyze data
• Write reports, manuscripts, and/or summaries
• Effectively and strategically communicate with project team and community/project partners

Assist with:

• Literature reviews
• Designing/developing protocols and data collection tools
• Database maintenance
• Tracking outcomes
• Grant preparation

Minimum Education Required:

• Current Master’s student

Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Experience analyzing qualitative data, including coding and managing files in Atlas.ti
• Experience conducting literature reviews and managing references using reference management software

Desired:

• Experience organizing or conducting with focus groups and/or interviews
• Experience working in Latino communities
• Experience preparing study materials in English and Spanish
• Experience tracking and logging research activities using databases or project management software
• Able to work independently to solve problems

Eligibility:

• Must be a matriculated student during the employment period stated above
• Must be registered for 10 credits during the employment period

Salary: This is an Academic Student Employee (ASE) position governed by the UAW Contract and paid in accordance with the TA/RA Salary Schedule associated with the student’s academic department. Department of Health Services students are paid according to the Regular Salary Schedules. An automatic increase in salary occurs in July.

Tuition: This position includes a tuition waiver.

Benefits: This is a benefits eligible position. For details about Graduate Appointee Insurance (GAIP), visit http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/insure/gaip/.

To Apply: Go to http://depts.washington.edu/hserv/jobs#Applying and follow the instructions under “Applying for RA and TA Positions.” Application materials include:

• Application form (available at the above website)
• Current transcript (unofficial, PDF)
• Resume or CV

Email application materials to Bree Overly (boverly@uw.edu). Please include “Ornelas RA” in your email subject line and label all of your documents with your last name first.

Deadline:  Submit your application materials by November 9, 2017.

Acceptance:  If offered the position, the candidate must accept within one week.

Notification:  Those candidates not hired will be notified via email.

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment:  University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.

I’m reaching out because we are currently seeking to hire a student Career Development Office Assistant in the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance Career Development office. This is a work-study position that would last for the 2017-2018 academic year. I would appreciate it if you could forward this announcement along to your network and any interested students! While the position will primarily be database and email management, it’s a great opportunity for any student interested in learning more about public sector careers and job search. The student would be working very closely with career development staff, and regularly communicating with employers in the public sector, so it’s a great networking opportunity.

Please feel free to reach out with questions and to pass this information along to interested students! Students can apply by emailing their resume and cover letters to me at smerch15@uw.edu.

Thank you!

LGBTQ+ Social Work Student Narratives: Identifying Advocacy Strategies to Enhance LGBTQ+ Inclusion:

The purpose of this study is to identify advocacy strategies that are working for LGBTQ+ social work students across North America in enhancing LGBTQ+ inclusion in their programs. In this study you will be asked to complete a set of online questions about yourself and your experiences in your social work program and university.

You are eligible to participate in this study if you (1) are LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer), or identify as a sexual or gender minority, (2) are social work student who has worked to increase LGBTQ+ inclusion in your program or university in some way, and (3) are age 18 or older.

If you decide to be in this research study, your participation in the online survey will serve as consent. The survey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes, and here is the link:

https://vcussw.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dg0P1xaywe9s3PL

The University of Washington (UW) Tobacco Studies Program (TSP) is pleased to announce that applications for TSP scholarships are now open for the 2017-2018 academic year!

The purpose of the Tobacco Scholars Program is to support Master’s and Doctoral students at the University of Washington in their studies of tobacco and public health in order to develop the tobacco prevention, research, control and treatment workforce.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Tobacco Studies Career Development Award: Maximum of $500 (up to five awarded per year)

• Tobacco Studies Fellowship (full concentration): Maximum of $1,500 (up to five awarded per year)

Applications are due to tobacco@uw.edu by Friday, November 3, 2017. Eligibility requirements and application details can be found here: UW TSP Scholars Application 2017-2018 and on our website.

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Please save the date for our upcoming Health Sciences Common Book Advocacy Event on November 9^th featuring Brady Walkinshaw, former WA state legislator and Editor of GRIST magazine.  For more information, go to facebook.com/uwhscommonbook.

 YALE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Advanced Clinical Social Work Fellowship

The Yale Child Study Center is pleased to offer a one-year full-time Advanced Clinical Social Work Fellowship from July 1st through June 30th of each year.  This training program is designed to build and support the professional capacity, skill set, intellectual curiosity, concern for clients, and attention to detail necessary for Clinical Social Workers to serve the mental health needs of children, youth, and families of diverse backgrounds.

Social Work Fellows will participate in both multi-disciplinary and discipline specific training, which will include didactics, intensive supervision, and direct practice. Direct practice will occur in either the Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for Children (OPC) or the Intensive Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services In-Home Program (IICAPS). Fellows are provided a stipend of $28,800. Comprehensive health care through the Yale Health Plan is provided at a nominal fee.

Eligible applicants must have satisfactorily completed accredited Master’s level training in Social Work by the start of the training year (July 1^st) for which applying. Preference is given to applicants with previous direct clinical experience. Application forms and additional information can be found online at:

http://childstudycenter.yale.edu/swfellowship

Application packages are due and must be submitted electronically before midnight EST January 5. Late or incomplete application packages will not be accepted.

Social Work Fellowship Positions

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for two, one year full-time Social Work Post-Masters Fellowships for the 2018-2019 academic year. These positions are for candidates who have completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work and who need supervised clinical experience to obtain licensure. The positions provide direct clinical services including walk-in services, intake, individual and group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to students attending the University of Colorado Boulder.

CAPS is offering two Fellowship tracks for the 2018-2019 academic year:

Generalist: The Generalist track offers an opportunity to provide a range of individual and group psychotherapy services at CAPS. The Fellow in this track will carry a generalist caseload, working with clients with a variety of presenting concerns. An opportunity to gain experience providing behavioral health interventions to clients in the Wardenburg Health Services Medical Clinical may be available.

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD): The AOD track offers a challenging opportunity for professional growth by providing the Fellow with the experience and supervision to perform effectively in a clinical area that is often difficult to talk about and frequently is met with resistance. Opportunities include working with students who are mandated for treatment, implementing brief motivational interventions, conducting differential assessments for co-morbid conditions, and gaining understanding and competence with the principles and practices of Motivational Interviewing (MI). The Fellow participating in the AOD track will spend approximately 50% of their clinical time providing AOD focused services and approximately 50% of their time will be devoted to a generalist caseload.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the track that best fits their interest and skills. Applicants may apply for more than one track if they desire.

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Building Effective Communication Skills: A Workshop for International Graduate Students

Seattle // HUB 334 // Monday, Oct. 30 // 3:30–5 p.m.

This workshop – led by doctoral students with combined professional experience working with English-as-Second Language students, public speaking, and teaching – will help international graduate students to learn about cultural differences and communication styles, practice tips for effective communication and networking skills, and more. RSVP

The next two events coming up on the WSSCSW calendar are our Clinical Evening Meetings. You can find out more and register on our website: Events Calendar

I am a UW student with a physical disability looking for personal care assistants/caregivers. I am wondering if the School of Social Work could post/send the following ad to your students:

Seeking caregivers/personal care assistants (PCAs) to assist male UW student, who lives on campus and uses a wheelchair. CNA preferred, but not required. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living and a few medical needs. Shifts of 1-3 hours available daily, as your schedule allows. Pay starts at $13.50/hour. If interested, please contact gradyat@uw.edu.

Please let me know if this is something you can do or if there is a better contact person.

UW Study Abroad is launching a new workshop designed to help students make more informed decisions about the financial costs of studying abroad.  Our Financial Planning  workshop will cover the basics of financial aid, scholarships to consider, cost comparisons of different programs, budgeting tips, money generating strategies and important forms and deadlines for students.  We are offering the workshops at three different times to make it convenient for students:

Tuesday October 24, 3-4:30, Mary Gates Hall 171

Wednesday November 1, 3-4:30 in Schmitz 450

Wednesday November 15, 3-4:30 Ethnic Cultural Center

2018-2019 David L. Boren Fellowship Application Now Open

Campus Deadline: January 8, 2018, 11:59 PM (PST)

National Deadline: January 30, 2018, 2:00 PM (PST)

Dear Graduate and Professional Students,

We write to share an opportunity to gain insightful professional, cultural and linguistic experience. The 2018-2019 Boren Fellowship application is open and we strongly encourage you to consider applying.

The David L. Boren Fellowship provides up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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WISIR is accepting proposals for innovative student projects that are focused on the study of race, ethnicity, immigration, or inequality and politics. WISIR will offer research grants ranging from $250 to $1,000 to help undergraduate and graduate students conduct research projects. Students can utilize the funds to subsidize research costs such as visiting historical archives, fielding surveys, or completing interviews etc.

Undergraduates are encouraged to present their findings at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Graduate students should incorporate their funded work into conference papers, journal articles, and dissertations.

Eligibility:  Currently enrolled UW graduate students or undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

To apply:  Submit the following information to the online application:

1) Project description (maximum of 3 pages single spaced)

2) Budget and discussion of when the research will be conducted

2) Updated copy of Resume/CV

3) One letter of recommendation emailed directly to sophiajw@uw.edu.

Please fill out the application and upload information here:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/sophiajw/341578

Questions: Contact Prof. Sophia Jordán Wallace, Associate Professor of Political Science, at sophiajw@uw.edu

Deadline:  November 15, 2017 by 5:00PM PDT

Notification of Decision: November 30, 2017

More information about WISIR: http://depts.washington.edu/wisir/

*Funding for this grant is supported by the UW Race and Equity Initiative. For more information, see https://www.washington.edu/raceequity/.

Hello from Pride Foundation and the GSBA Scholarship Fund!

 

We are excited to announce that our scholarship application opens TODAY! These scholarships are for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally students of any age from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. This support is for students pursuing any kind of post-secondary education — including community college, public or private colleges & universities, trade schools/apprenticeships, or certificate programs. Since 1990, Pride Foundation and GSBA have awarded more than $7.82 million in scholarships to support the educational pursuits of LGBTQ and ally students. There are over fifty different types of scholarships, but only one web-based application for students to complete. Scholarship applications are completed online through the Pride Foundation or the GSBA Scholarship Fund websites and  are due on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 4:00pm AKST | 5:00 pm PST | 6:00pm MST. To assist students applying for these scholarships, we will hold Scholarship Application Workshops throughout the Northwest and online in the fall. See the Pride Foundation website for specific times and locations. We look forward to receiving applications and to another year of partnering with our communities to support tomorrow’s leaders!

 

The third installment of our Indigenous Feminisms speaker series is happening next Friday, October 20^th at the Intellectual House.

The theme is a Loving Rebellion and both speakers will be discussing issues of violence against women, particularly indigenous women, and their research and grassroots work to bring this topic to light. Please join us and invite your students, faculty, and staff. A poster is attached and printed copies can be requested from the Intellectual House if you would like to put some up in your department.

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