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The Environmental Justice Fund is now accepting applications and the deadline to apply is Friday, September 25! There is $500,000 in funding available from the City of Seattle and up to $60,000 per proposal. This funding supports efforts that are led by and benefit the people most affected by environmental and climate issues: Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, refugees, people with low incomes, youth and elders who live, learn, work, play, and worship in the city of Seattle.  

 

The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) knows that COVID-19 is impacting our communities in ways that we are just beginning to understand. It is for this reason that we seek to fund projects that address the impacts of COVID-19 connected to community and environmental health. OSE will host two virtual information sessions on September 10 & 14 to share an overview of the Environmental Justice Fund, qualities of a strong application, the review process and answer any questions you may have. Check out the website to register and find out more. If you have any questions, email equityenviro@seattle.org or call (206)615-0817

Link to learn more and apply
https://usr58.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-us/mylcs/Posting/View/3125

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The Canadian Studies Center is re-opening its FLAS competition for the 2020-21 academic year. For 2020-21, UW graduate and professional students may apply for a FLAS fellowship in French, 300-level Inuktitut, or 200-level Nuu-chah-nulth. Students from all programs and departments are encouraged to apply. FLAS Fellowships are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Out-of-state graduate students receive a non-resident tuition waiver. FLAS fellows will receive up to $18,000 in tuition and $15,000 in living stipend.

To apply:
For further information or to apply, click here. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, 11 September 2020. If you have questions about the application process contact the Canadian Studies Center at canada@uw.edu.

GPSS is excited to announce they are looking for nine amazing staff members to join their team for the 2020-21 year.
Applications due Monday, August 31st at 11:55 pm.

Event Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923584
Organizing Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923231
Communications Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923508
Director of University Affairs:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923663
Senate Clerk:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923833
Creative Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923555
Administrative Specialist:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923767
Budget Specialist:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923708
Policy Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923374

The Washington chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks two Graduate Fellows to support chapter activities in the 2020-21 academic year. The Fellows will be responsible for a number of project and event duties, noted below, and will each receive a $1,000 honorarium. This part-time position can be held concurrently and in addition to other academic student employment or outside employment. Duties will commence in late summer 2020 and continue through the coming academic year.

About Scholars Strategy Network
The Scholars Strategy Network is a nationwide group of university-based scholars dedicated to improving public policy and strengthening democracy by connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, media, and civic organizations. SSN has hundreds of members around the country organized into a number of regional networks. Washington SSN is a regional chapter based out of the University of Washington and co-led by Megan Finn, Margaret O’Mara and Sarah Quinn.

Responsibilities
The Graduate Fellows support the chapter co-chairs in the following ways:

• Media and outreach: Writing and circulating a quarterly short (2-page) chapter newsletter with updates about chapter events and member activities; creating and maintaining chapter social media accounts for sharing chapter news and events, and for highlighting the research of chapter members.
• Recruitment and membership support: Maintaining a database of current and prospective members; working with the chapter co-chairs and national membership team to track in-process members.
• Organizational support: Assist in answering questions about the organization and providing more information or connect interested individuals with others in the organization; supporting chapter and national staff in connecting policy stakeholders with relevant researchers; occasional web meetings with SSN national staff about new initiatives and programs.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for a Graduate Fellow position would be:

• A current graduate student at any stage of their career
• An excellent writer and editor who has media experience and/or is able to translate complex research and concepts into easy-to-understand language
• Comfortable with social media
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Dropbox; and able to pick up on new computer systems and databases quickly
• Adept at performing general administrative duties
• Self-motivated
• Committed to SSN’s mission to promoting democracy

How to Apply

The review of applications will begin on September 15th and continue until the positions are filled. Interested candidates can apply using this form, which asks for a copy of your CV and a paragraph explaining your fit for the position. Please direct inquiries to one of the chapter co-chairs: Megan Finn (megfinn@uw.edu), Margaret O’Mara (momara@uw.edu) or Sarah Quinn (slquinn@uw.edu).

The Career Development team at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is seeking a work study student assistant for the 2020-2021 academic year.

This position will support the team in managing job and internship postings on the School’s job board, responding to and troubleshooting employer and student email inquiries, social media management, and helping with administrative and project responsibilities supporting the greater Student Services team.

Undergraduate or graduate work-study eligible students are welcome to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a preferred application deadline of August 28^th. Work will take place virtually for the foreseeable future.

Detailed pay rate and application instructions are on the link below (search Evans School)
https://apps.osfa.washington.edu/workstudy/pages/jobs.php

Part-time student position, Graduate Admissions Specialist, within the Master of Science in Information Systems Program at the Foster School of Business.

The position would work on admissions initiatives, communication, data-integrity, and more. It would be a great opportunity for a driven, independent senior or graduate student looking to learn more about customer service, marketing, higher education, etc. The full position description and application can be found in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3903623

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The Avys Hathaway Scholarship Endowment Award of $5000 will be given to a woman pursuing a graduate degree who is a single parent head of household with dependents.
A writable application form and reference form are both at this weblink https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/programs/
They should both be submitted to Soroptimist International of Seattle Metropolitan, PO Box 2676, Seattle, WA 98111 or emailed to: siseattlemetropolitan@soroptimist.net

Questions? Please email or phone SISM Awards Chair: pgseattle@q.com or 206/285-2452. All application information is confidential.

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Please send resume and cover letter to Kate Phillips at symjobopening@gmail.com

Street Youth Ministries (SYM) provides youth & young adults experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s University District with life-skills, resources and relationships that bring hope & healing to their lives and the community. SYM is committed to building personal relationships; teaching young people how to do life and become independent; and affirming their sense of self-worth.

TITLE: Drop-in Staff

HOURS: 6-12 hours/week (1-2 shifts). Shifts are available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:30a-2:30p, working the same day each week

COMPENSATION: $18 / hr

STARTING DATE: August 2020. This position is anticipated to last at least through the fall, while we remain on a day-program schedule in response to COVID-19.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Currently, SYM is operating a modified drop-in due to COVID-19. A limited number of guests are allowed in at a time. Staff and guests are required to wear a mask at all times and social distancing is encouraged. Extra precautions are in place with regard to cleaning, food preparation, staffing etc. We will remain open in this capacity until it is safe to return to our “normal” drop-in schedule.

CHID is offering an Early Fall Start Remote Global Internship opportunity for ALL UW STUDENTS called Widening Circles. Our host organization, Omprakash, has been an ongoing partner with UW Study Abroad and has been offering web-based learning, mentorship, and internship experiences for students long before our collective move to online learning.

Through participating in the Widening Circles program, students will get:

• 5 credits
• 1:1 Mentorship
• Choice of interning remotely with 170+ NGO’s in 48 different countries working on a wide range of issues from education to healthcare to LGBTQ rights to digital storytelling and much more. There is truly something for everyone!
• Course materials focused on the politics of “help”, the COVID-19 pandemic, and our related crises of health, inequality, and injustice.
• A global experience right from their homes.

Info sessions for students and advisors will be held on August 5 at 12 pm and August 6th at 5 pm via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84747009284.

To register, students to sign up here (at the bottom of the page): https://www.omprakash.org/joinedge/chid-circles

Because this will administered through the Study Abroad Office, registration through the link will allow the Study Abroad Office to register students on their behalf, akin to a study abroad program. Program fees will be kept below $1000 (a great deal on 5 credits!) and will be finalized in the coming weeks. Interested students should register to stay apprised of program announcements.

For more information or questions, reach out to chidout@uw.edu.

Title: “You Don’t Look Anorexic:” A Mixed Methods Study of Weight Stigma and Healthcare Experiences in a Diverse Sample of Patients with Atypical Anorexia

Time: Thursday, August 20, 2020, 10:00 AM

Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93236374747 Meeting ID: 932 3637 4747

Abstract:
“Atypical anorexia” (AAN) is an eating disorder (ED) describing those who meet all criteria for anorexia nervosa (AN) except being underweight. AAN individuals have higher weights and are more likely to experience weight stigma. The present study used multiple methodologies to explore the AAN experience, focusing on how weight and weight stigma affect healthcare experiences. Methods: Study 1 utilized a systematic review of 54 articles to determine the weight history and medical complications of AAN. Study 2 utilized in-depth semi-structured arts-based qualitative interviews with 38 AAN patients to describe their experiences of weight stigma in healthcare. Study 3 utilized correlation and linear regression to determine associations between weight-related variables, level of treatment received, and treatment delay. Results: The systematic review revealed that patients with AAN experienced lower rates of amenorrhea and bone density loss compared to AN. However, life-threatening symptoms (electrolyte imbalance, bradycardia, hypothermia, orthostasis) occurred at commensurate rates, though AAN weights were higher. Qualitative findings demonstrated that across the illness trajectory (risk development, pre-treatment, treatment, relapse prevention), patients reported that provider weight stigma contributed to initiation and persistence of ED behaviors, complicating illness trajectories. Quantitative results corroborated the impact of weight and weight stigma on treatment receipt and delay. Participants experienced a mean weight suppression of 24.6% (SD = 10.7) of their premorbid weight and a treatment delay of 11.7 years (SD = 11.1) from the time patients believed they had an ED until receiving treatment. Participant maximum Body Mass Index (BMI) was inversely correlated with level of care received such that heavier participants tended to receive lower levels of care (r = -.35, p = .03). Even after controlling for age, (b = .46, SE = .13, p =.001), minimum BMI (b = .76, SE = .31, p = .02) predicted treatment delay, indicating that participants reaching lower BMIs experienced less treatment delay. Discussion: These findings demonstrate that 1) AAN is a serious illness with similar medical comorbidities as AN, 2) higher weight patients were counseled to lose weight despite impairing ED cognitions and behaviors, 3) healthcare providers generally failed to recognize AAN in normal and higher weight patients, and 4) consequences of provider weight stigma included longer periods of living with undiagnosed, untreated EDs and instances of providers triggering (or re-triggering) ED behaviors, leading to increased risk for adverse medical complications. These findings suggest several needed steps. First, transitioning to a spectrum model for AN diagnosis (wherein weight is one severity indicator) may facilitate faster diagnosis and treatment. Second, training is needed for primary care providers to increase recognition and screening of EDs in normal and higher weight patients. Third, conversations are needed between obesity and ED professionals to ensure that universal health promotion efforts do not cause unintended harm. Addressing weight stigma in these ways could enhance treatment receipt, quality of care, and healthcare engagement for ED patients, particularly those at higher weights.

Academic Support Programs is now hiring Academic Success Coaches for the 2020-2021 Academic Year! Academic Success Coaching is an interactive process that empowers students to get from where they are now to where they want to be. The Success Coach is a peer that students can make one-on-one appointments with to help build skills for success. All coaching sessions, training, and meetings will be online throughout Fall Quarter 2020. These positions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Coaches work with students from all backgrounds and majors.

Students can apply through Handshake (#3885185 Academic Success Coach) which includes more information about the job description and application steps. Priority deadline is Saturday, August 15. More information about Academic Support Programs and the Success Coaching Program can be found at academicsupport.uw.edu.

Deadline: Please submit all materials via email by Sunday, August 16 to engage@uw.edu. Questions can be directed to Katie Wallace, UCBI Community Engagement Manager, at the email listed or kwallac1@uw.edu.

UCBI Mentor Undergraduate Community-Based Internships (UCBI), a CELE Center program, seeks to recruit three paid student mentors to facilitate community-based internships for undergraduate students in nonprofit and public sector organizations in the University District and neighborhoods primarily located south of downtown Seattle. 

Hours: 15-18 hours per week during academic quarters (Autumn, Winter, and Spring). Position begins on Thursday, September 17, 2020 and ends on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Compensation: $19 per hour 

Position Description: The CELE Center works with a team of graduate students and experienced undergraduate students in the ongoing development and implementation of the UCBI program. UCBI Mentoring provides a unique opportunity for UCBI Mentors to learn about program administration, community-campus partnerships, facilitating student learning around equity issues, and linking experiential opportunities to career readiness.

UCBI Mentors receive training and support from CELE staff before and throughout the academic year. Mentors engage in weekly team meetings and biweekly one-on-one supervision meetings in which they receive ongoing support and individualized feedback from the UCBI Community Engagement Manager (CEM) and other mentors on their team.  

To apply please submit the following:

• A current resume including the names and contact information for two references.
• A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and articulating your interests in mentoring undergraduate interns, working with underrepresented communities, and developing community-campus partnerships. Please also include a description of two to three things you seek to learn from this opportunity.
• For applicants selected for an interview, interviews will be held Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 via Zoom. Applicants selected to move forward to an interview will be notified of their interview date and time no later than August 26.
• Those selected for this year-long mentorship opportunity should plan to attend orientation on Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18, 10:00AM-3:00PM.

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Financial Empowerment Associate (Direct Service AmeriCorps) — Serve programmatically with United Way’s internal team and directly in the community through tax site management. Gain experience in community outreach, high-level grassroots volunteer recruitment, volunteer communication, relationship-building, management, training, tax code/law, financial navigation, etc.,

Application Deadline: 8/14/2020

Term of Service: 8/31/2020 – 8/27/2021

Website/Application: https://bit.ly/2OXHMzj

***Note*** United Way of King County has temporarily moved to remote operations due to COVID-19. This position would start their roles in remote work capacities with the chance to incorporate some in-person responsibilities later on, dependent on Public Health recommendations (see full note in website/application links).

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