The past few years have offered no shortage of need for authentic dialogue about Seattle’s future and our nation’s future. The pandemic, racism, electoral politics, public safety, misinformation and disinformation swirl together with expanding notions of exploration, compassion, collaboration and community.

The University of Washington’s Othello-UW Commons is proud to continue Louder Than Words, a monthly series where we — UW-connected thinkers and community partners — explore some of the current forces and trends creating disparities and division, and how to act locally to find common ground, solve problems and build together.

We invite you to join us in person at the Othello-UW Commons for our last event in the Louder Than Words series this year with Dr. Deepika Nehra and Dr. Frederick Rivara on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.  Come for a community conversation focused on “Breaking the Gun Violence Epidemic:  Treating the Disease.”   Gun injuries and deaths have surged since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among young men of color. Harborview, the region’s trauma center, is trying something new – the HiFi program. Peer survivors connect with patients to listen, provide support and try to break cycles of violence.

Seating is limited so reserve your spot now!

RSVP through this Interest Form. 

We look forward to welcoming you — doors open at 5:30 p.m. on May 11.

The ARCH Center is pleased to co-sponsor a visit by renowned Māori scholar Dr. Linda Tuhiwai Smith with the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) next week! Dr. Smith is very excited to meet with faculty and students in the Schools of Public Health and Social Work on Monday May 1^st at 9:30-10:30am and 11am-12pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those actively applying decolonizing principles in their work to connect with Dr. Smith. Please do sign-up for only 1 slot via the Sign-up Genius link below—space is limited and will be first-come-first-serve. If you sign-up and are not able to make it, please do remove your name from the sign-up to make space for others. Please note the location in Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC building) for the slot you sign-up for. If you do not have HRC building access, please wait by the bottom of the stairs on the 1^st floor and someone will meet you and bring you up 5 minutes before the meeting time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094dacad22a3f8c34-faculty#/

If you are not able to secure a meeting spot, please do join us later in the day to hear a lecture by Dr. Smith at 3pm in GNOM S060 with a reception to follow at the Vista Café. All are welcome to attend! We will also be hosting her lecture via Zoom webinar.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pc12rwYhSWGm9N2W_i2fzQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith  

Professor Smith is a Distinguished Professor at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. She is a researcher, mentor, supervisor, writer and educator renowned for her work in Indigenous Māori education, decolonizing methodologies, and kaupapa Māori. Her book Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples explores intersections between imperialism and research and has been an international best seller since its publication in 1998.

Issue No. 166                                                                               April 25, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

Resilience Lab Seed Grants
In partnership with the Campus Sustainability Fund, the Resilience Lab is awarding seed grants that support efforts to promote resilience, compassion and sustainability and to foster connection and community at the UW. These grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000, support impactful activities, programs, projects, and/or applied research. The application period will close on April 30.

NIH Resource for Applications
The Center for Scientific Review at NIH has developed a new resource to clarify the process of submitting an NIH grant application for both investigators and institutions.

NIMH James S. Jackson Award Nominations
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking nominations for the 2023 James S. Jackson Award. Nominees should include exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach.

New Resources for Meaningfully Engated Lived Expertise in Child Welfare Research
For the past several years, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, and the William T. Grant Foundation have developed a 21st Century Research Agenda for a Child and Family Well-Being System. A new brief and checklist describe the partnership and provide recommendations from lived experience experts on how they experience research, and recommendations for researchers and funders about how to proceed with respect and rigor.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

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This training program is designed to equip social workers and community health workers with practical skills and knowledge to better engage and serve men. With a focus on practical applications, this training will provide attendees with effective strategies to identify and address the unique needs of men, particularly those who may be reluctant to seek help. The training will cover topics such as effective communication with men, understanding masculinity, and providing gender-sensitive care.

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

The webinar will be recorded and shared online.

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For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3994298/social-services-aide-monitor?keywords=social%20aids&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3995462/delivery-driver?keywords=driver&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Location: Maple Valley

Patient info:

• in mid-thirties
• Interests: great sense of humor, loves music of all genres, enjoys being outdoors, walking in nearby parks
• diagnosis: Smith-Magenis Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder; is high functioning

Schedule: Flexible, but most help needed on weekends at below times

• Sat: ~4-8 hours; evening works too
• Sun: ~4-8 hours starting after 12:30; evenings work too
• open to individuals who can only cover some of these hours
• occasional overnight care is welcome

Pay rate: ~$20/hr, negotiable based on experience

Family has hired respite care providers through First Choice in Renton. Provider would complete a background check and training (as needed) through this agency

Interested students can email Doug and Sara Wilson at Doug.Wilsonpnw@gmail.com

SWAPI is a UW School of Social Work Affinity Group for students, staff, and faculty who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander

Please save the Date for our next SWAPI meeting Thursday, May 4 from 5:30-6:30pm in the UW SSW building room 306. This will be vision boarding and hanging out so there’s no zoom for this meeting.

SWAPI Graduation Party Friday, May 19, around 4-6pm, location TBD

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to SWAPI Student Leads and Faculty Leads:

Rio Hindami rhinda@uw.edu

katt Purington cmpurr33@uw.edu

Jennifer Brower jjb2@uw.edu

Saul Tran Cornwall saultran@uw.edu

See you Thursday, May 4, 5:30-6:30pm!

Are you interested in becoming a Community Leadership Institute fellow?

Puget Sound Sage and Sage Leaders’ Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is a fellowship program that resources, educates, and places emerging leaders from communities of color and low-income communities to serve on strategic municipal boards and commissions.

Launched in 2015, the six-month fellowship trains emerging leaders in issues such as housing, land use, transit, climate, and economic development. Graduates learn the nuts and bolts of local government processes, such as municipal budgeting, parliamentary procedures, and lawmaking, as well as advocacy, storytelling, and communication skills.

After graduation, the fellows apply for and are placed on strategic boards, commissions, and task forces at the city and county level. Through participation, CLI alums have the opportunity to move forward a racial equity agenda at a government level by asking critical questions about who benefits and who is burdened by policy decisions and offering solutions that integrate community participation and perspectives as part of the decision-making process.

WHICH COHORT WILL YOU BE APPLYING TO? King and Pierce Counties or Clark County

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Hello Students!

Our programs could not exist without the large number of professional social workers that take on hosting and mentoring our students. Our Field Instructors and Task Supervisors are often already working in under-resourced systems and are taking on this role on a volunteer basis. Later this quarter we will be celebrating Field Instructor Appreciation Week, May 15^th – 19^th, and we would like to share words of gratitude as a community for their service. We truly could not do this without them!

While the Office of Field Education can provide a formal thank you, no words from us would mean as much as words from all of you! Please consider taking a moment to share a brief note reflecting your learning from your field instructor (this year or previous) and what you found most valuable about your relationship.

 We are reaching out before the quarter gets too busy and you may have a moment to reflect, especially those of you who are graduating! We are just asking for a sentence or two! Feel free to include your name or not! Please do include your year and program. While you may choose to refer to your field instructor by first name, please do not include details about the agency or field site.

Please submit to kwollem@uw.edu by May 8^th! These quotes will be complied to be shared with our Field Instructor and school community during Field Appreciation Week!

 

Issue No. 165                                                                               April 18, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

UW Neurodiversity Employment Center Opportunity
Dr. Hala Annabi, Associate Professor in the Information School, is leading an initiative to create a UW center focused on improving employment outcomes for neurodivergent people. Dr. Annabi is interested in creating a transdisciplinary proposal for private funders. If you are interested in participating in this effort, please email Dr. Annabi at hpannabi@uw.edu or Tasha Murphy (tbmurphy@uw.edu) for more information.

Margaret Kuklinski, John Briney, and J. David Hawkins News Brief
In last week’s newsletter, we shared a recent paper co-authored by Margaret Kuklinski, John Briney, and J. David Hawkins at SDRG about a gun violence prevention program. This study is making national news! Click here to read about the study, reported by ABC News. Congratulations to all co-authors!

Resilience Lab Seed Grants
In partnership with the Campus Sustainability Fund, the Resilience Lab is awarding seed grants that support efforts to promote resilience, compassion and sustainability and to foster connection and community at the UW. These grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000, support impactful activities, programs, projects, and/or applied research. The application period will close on April 30.

SSWR Needs Volunteer Abstract Reviewers
The Society for Social Work and Research seeks volunteer abstract reviewers for the 28th Annual conference. If you are interested in applying, click here for additional information.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

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Hello,

On behalf of the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC), we hope you are having a successful start to Spring Quarter!

We know that Spring is a writing-heavy time for many graduate students and so we are reaching out to publicize one of our graduate-oriented programs – Open Writing Circles. Could you kindly circulate this writing support opportunity? We have included a blurb below to share with graduate students.

Open Writing Circles are a flexible writing group facilitated by OWRC graduate staff for graduate students and UW-affiliated postdocs. Motivated by a low-pressure approach to writing accountability and productivity, Open Writing Circles are a great option for writers who benefit from working in communal writing spaces.

Open Writing Circles are highly mobile and require no regular commitment to attendance. Meeting weekly on Tuesday afternoons (1:30-3:00pm PDT) via Zoom, Open Writing Circles are accessible wherever you have an internet connection and video participation isn’t required. Writers are welcome to join in as frequently or infrequently as they wish, but are asked to join within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time if they plan to attend the session.

Finally, Open Writing Circles are open to writers from all programs and all stages of graduate and post-graduate study. Any and all genres of writing are welcome!

For weekly reminders and schedule updates, writers are encouraged to subscribe to the Writing Circles mailing list or to check out the OWRC website. We hope to see you there!

–Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC)

Thank you in advance, and please distribute as relevant.

Best,

OWRC Staff

Greetings from the Social Workers for Environmental Justice student group!

Please see the information below about an Earth Day rally/march on April 22nd starting at noon.

As social workers, we know that marginalized communities are hit first and hardest by the impacts of climate change.  Please join us in encouraging Seattle to set large building decarbonization standards that align with the urgency of the climate crisis.  Electrification of large buildings will include schools, libraries, and large apartment buildings that will benefit many of those most at risk of climate impacts.  Plus, electrification will often involve moving to heat pumps which can provide air conditioning during our increasing summer heat!

The event will be family friendly and include some great theater, dance, and art!

Philosophy for Children Graduate Fellowships

Philosophy for Children Graduate Fellowships, established in 2013, are offered by the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) (formerly the Center for Philosophy for Children), through an affiliation with the UW Department of Philosophy. Two fellowships are available each year for graduate students in any University of Washington department or college. 

Fellows are involved primarily in the “Philosophers in the Schools” program, which sends UW graduate and undergraduate students into Seattle K-12 schools to lead philosophy sessions, as well as the Washington State High School Ethics Bowl and other related activities.

For the 2022–2023 academic year, each Philosophy for Children fellowship is $5,000.

Previous Philosophy for Children fellows who have served less than two years are welcome to apply.

Fellow Responsibilities

1. Enrollment in our fall quarter course (PHIL 205, Philosophy for Children, taken as PHIL 584), and our winter quarter graduate seminar (PHIL 595, Philosophical Inquiry in Schools).

2. Involvement in the “Philosophers in the Schools” program, including facilitating philosophy sessions in K-12 classrooms and mentoring undergraduate students involved in the program.

3. Participation in the Washington State High School Ethics Bowl, including attendance at and involvement in the competition. 

Total time commitment is expected to be an average of 4-5 hours per week (not including the philosophy courses) for the three quarters of the academic year. Each fellow is assigned a mentor to help guide and support their fellowship work.

Application Process

The application process involves the following, to be submitted online no later than May 26, 2023:

1. A one-page statement describing your interest in the “Philosophers in the Schools” program. Please include complete and current contact information. Experience in philosophy, K-12 teaching, or philosophy for children is not required for this fellowship.

2.  One letter of support from a faculty member in the applicant’s department who can speak to the student’s suitability for this fellowship. If you are not yet at UW, please submit a letter of support from a faculty member at another institution.

 For more information about PLATO see https://www.plato-philosophy.org

 Questions about the fellowships? Contact PLATO Executive Director Jana Mohr Lone at mohrlone@uw.edu

Hello!

We are excited to announce that the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies scholarship applications for 2023-2024 are open now! We have seven scholarships and fellowships that are open to undergraduate and graduate students, with funding that ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the award. On top of that, students only need to fill out ONE online application to apply for all of our awards! We will do the work on our end to determine which awards you qualify for. The scholarships and fellowships application is due on Monday, May 22nd at 11:59PM. Please visit https://labor.washington.edu/scholarships-and-prizes for more information on each of our scholarships and to access the online application.

For any questions, please reach out to Sai Ahmed at ypahmed@uw.edu!

Academic Support Programs is currently hiring for CLUE tutors for the 2023-2024 Academic Year! 

 These positions are open to UW undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled for the entire 2023-2024 academic year. Hourly pay rates range from $18.69-$22.82. All available positions are listed below:

 CLUE Tutoring

Application deadline: Friday, May 24th

• Drop-in Tutors for Biology, Chemistry, CSE, Math, Physics, and Writing
• Exam Review Tutors for Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
• Exam Review Lead Tutor

 To learn about each position and how to apply, please visit: https://academicsupport.uw.edu/apply

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for multiple hourly peer tutor and student assistant positions beginning the Fall Quarter 2023 and continuing through Spring Quarter 2024. If you or someone you know might be both interested in and qualified to apply for work as a peer writing tutor at the OWRC, please share or follow the following link to our application information (https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/about/work-with-us/).

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center that aims to support UW students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through one-to-one tutoring sessions, group tutoring sessions, workshops, and other programs. Our tutors are undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic fields, and we provide a rich learning environment for writers and tutors alike. We consistently hear from tutors that their work here is challenging and transformative.

Applications are due on Sunday, April 16th at 11:59 pm. We encourage applicants to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors—just make an appointment and come by. Students who have applied in the past are welcome to apply again. Please email owrc@uw.edu if you have any questions!

Thank you,

OWRC Staff

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is seeking partnerships where Students have the opportunity to serve as a Volunteer for our National Summer Camp Program.

 

In addition to bringing joy to Campers, this fantastic opportunity allows Volunteers to gain high-quality, field-based experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical professions, education, recreation, and family social sciences, as well as earning them extensive volunteer hours. MDA Summer Camp locations are available across the nation. Check out this short VIDEO or MDA.org to learn about Summer Camp’s impact on MDA families and Volunteers.

What a partnership with MDA could look like:

1. Brief Virtual or In-person Recruitment Presentation
2. Volunteer Fair Participation
3. Sharing Volunteer Recruitment Flyer with Students and Staff

 

Given that the program relies on the support and dedication of Volunteers, we’re open to exploring all partnership opportunities! While interested Volunteers are welcome to apply to any MDA Summer Camp session across the nation, the session closest to University of Washington is:

MDA Summer Camp at WA – YMCA Camp Seymour

Gig Harbor, WA
Saturday, June 24th – Friday, June 30^th

VISTA members serve full-time for one-year terms to develop sustainable community service programs with a variety of nonprofits to help address poverty in the United States. This is a great opportunity for folks who either want to take a year to serve their community before entering the workforce, or who want to begin their career in nonprofit work.

Service dates are June 5, 2023 – June 4, 2024. Below is a list of our open positions:

UWKC: AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

• Support recruitment, coordinate training, mentor, acquire resources, and provide ongoing support for all national service members serving with United Way AmeriCorps Program.

 UWKC: Child Nutrition Programs

• Fight poverty by increasing access to federal meal programs for students and by raising awareness of the Community Eligibility Provision.

UWKC: Emergency Food System Coordinator

• Increase access to home delivery of groceries by maintaining United Way’s delivery partnership with Door Dash and local food banks, and collaborate with existing food bank partners to implement the delivery of culturally relevant and/or dietary-specific grocery boxes.

UWKC: Food Security Collaborator

• Provide support to the Food Justice Collaborative to help end hunger and create a more equitable food ecosystem in King County.

UWKC: Food Security Innovation VISTA

• Develop innovate pilot projects relating to child nutrition and food security, working with local and statewide partners to implement new programs that decrease household food insecurity.

 FareStart: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

• Help rebuild a robust and diverse volunteer community following the pandemic. Maintain, enhance, and build job training pathways for youth and adults through online learning and on-the-job training at FareStart’s social enterprise businesses. 

 FareStart: Upcycling and Sustainability in Food Systems VISTA

• Develop, grow, and scale Value Added Processing, which aims to reduce regional food waste while supporting the local food economy and benefit those that have least access to nutritional food.

 Dignity for Divas: Diversion VISTA

• Identify and facilitate partnerships with local hotels and motels creating immediate normalcy for families experiencing homelessness.

 King County Housing Authority: Health Initiatives Coordinator

• Collaboratively identify and respond to the health-related needs of the public housing community by establishing new and expanded resident-led health initiatives.

 Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association: Community Engagement and Communications

• Help families living in Southwest Seattle gain familiarity with resources, create best practice toolkits for increased neighborhood outcome-based engagement, and create and implement a communication work plan with the communications team.

 YouthCare: Community Resources Coordinator

• Help ensure that vulnerable young people have the basics, supports, and more in order to not just survive, but thrive. Support in sourcing and distributing critically needed items and volunteers to youth experiencing homelessness.

 Northwest Justice Project: Grants Coordinator

• Expand free legal aid services with increased capacity and efficiency to generate grant revenue. Improve internal collaboration, establish effective coordinated grant management, identify grant opportunities, and create content for grant proposals.

 Hunger Intervention Program: Community Engagement and Events Coordinator

• Help facilitate community connections by doing outreach in local communities and organizing a series of events, including cultural community-specific events, in HIP’s service area.

 Housing Connector: Stability Support Agent

• Support our community partners in working at their best with housing navigation for the most vulnerable, low-income households in their housing journey.

 Literacy Source: Outreach and Systems Coordinator

• Create a sustainable system that improves access and management of internal information systems, resource and digital services to enhance the service of free basic skills education and resources to low-income adults working to improve their lives.

Interested individuals can find full position descriptions and application links through our website: https://www.uwkc.org/americorps-service/

Kandelia will be hosting our annual fundraising gala on Friday, May 5th 2023 from 6-10pm. This year, our theme is A Night Under the Stars.

Volunteers are essential to ensuring that our gala goes off without a hitch. We are looking for 25-30 volunteers to support our event.

Responsibilities will vary but will mainly consist of:

• Registration table support
• Selling raffle tickets
• Serving food and replenishing supplies
• General clean up throughout the event

Benefits!!

All volunteers will be offered free dinner, 2 drink tickets, and a small thank you gift to take with you at the end of the night! Volunteers can also bring 1 additional guest to volunteer alongside you for the evening.
The Kandelia Gala is one of the most fun nights of the year and we would love to have you be a part of it.
If you are not able to volunteer for the entire event, even a few hours can make a huge difference. If you are interested, please email baeda.agonafer@kandelia.org

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