Dear MSW Students,
We wanted to announce that our first round of conference funding is now available!
We will be accepting applications through October 28th 11:59pm at: https://forms.office.com/r/TDWh7x1juS. Day and EDP students can apply using the same application form.

This funding aims to support student participation in conferences taking place through June 30, 2025 that achieve the following:

1. Furthers educational and professional goals
2. Enhances and supplements the MSW curriculum
3. Upholds the MSW Program’s mission and values

For more information, you can read our conference funding policies and FAQs here: https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1387757/pages/conference-funding-for-msw-students

Please email mswadvising at uw.edu with any questions!

The D Center is a cultural center for students and staff with disabilities and allies to come hang out, study or chill. We also welcome you to visit our center or write to us if you have any questions, recommendations or just want to say hi! See the flyer below for details.

CSSC is hiring a Conduct Support Assistant! This position is a wonderful opportunity for a graduate student passionate about public policy, higher education, organizational development, law, investigations, conflict resolution, social work, and/or counseling. This position is a good fit for a graduate student as they will work to manage low-level undergraduate student cases and will not be managing graduate student cases.

The job posting can be found at – https://uw.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/9400887/details

Mission of the Division of Student Life and CSSC
CSSC strives to ENGAGE students in an equitable process centered on the values of honesty, integrity,
and respect. Students who meet with a CSSC team member are encouraged to REFLECT on their actions
to understand their impact on the community and to DEVELOP an understanding of their decisions to
work toward success.

The Division of Student Life creates an inclusive, engaging, and supportive university experience that
fosters each student’s academic, personal, and professional success. We are grounded in the values of
the University and our commitment to inclusiveness, community, social justice, compassion, global
citizenship, service, and lifelong learning. CSSC practices a holistic and developmental approach to student accountability and education, partners with campus stakeholders to provide leadership and support to the university community, and promotes a safe and inclusive environment conducive to student success.

Core Services of CSSC:
● Investigate and adjudicate violations of the Student Conduct Code.
● Promote student accountability through cultivating responsible, ethical behavior of the
individual student.
● Provide leadership and consultation to other units, schools, colleges, and departments in
working with students of concern, academic integrity initiatives, and offer resources and
support.

Job Responsibilities of Conduct Support Assistant

• Investigate alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-121, including academic
  and behavioral misconduct.
• Inform students of their rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Student Conduct Code. •
  Conduct Investigative Interviews with students who allegedly violate the Student Conduct Code
  under the procedures outlined in WAC 478-121 and Student Governance & Policies, Chapter 209.
• Use an educational and developmental approach to working with students while emphasizing
  accountability and promoting personal responsibility. Assign educational activities as appropriate.
• Keep accurate documentation for cases adjudicated. Use online case management system to
  track student conduct cases.
• Assist in departmental assessment activities
• Follow the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) by maintaining a
  high degree of confidentiality in working with students.
• Meet regularly with the CSSC team to review case progress and concerns.
• Attend professional development opportunities as available.
• Support general functions of the CSSC office.
• Perform other duties and support projects as assigned by CSSC staff.
  Qualifications
  ● 2 years of experience in student leadership roles in a university setting.
  ● 3-4 years of undergraduate student experience in a higher education environment ●
  1-2 years of experience in service-related work.
  ● Enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
  ● Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
  ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This includes mediating, counseling,
  facilitating, innovating, guiding, advocating, encouraging, and mentoring.
  ● Strong organizational ability and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  Desired Qualifications
  ● Prior experience, knowledge, and relevant training in education, mental health, human
  development, social work, law, public policy administration, student affairs, restorative justice,
  mediation, conflict resolution, and/or counseling services.
  ● Prior experience working as a Resident Assistant (RA), Community Advisor, orientation
  leader, etc.
  Compensation
• $28/Hourly position. Flexible scheduling during the academic year. Expected between 8 AM and 5
  PM during the work week, approximately 15-19.5 hours during the academic year. Flexibility
  regarding break times.
  Applications Procedure
• Please electronically submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in working with
  students in the disciplinary process and as part of the CSSC team to cssc@uw.edu Please provide
  a list of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position
  open until filled.
• Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jessi Benveniste, Assistant Director of
  Community Standards & Student Conduct at 206-685-6194 or jbenveni@uw.ed

The Department of Pharmacy is hiring a Teaching Assistant for Winter Quarter 2025 to support PHARM 581/G H 543 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice, and Policy. Please review the position description and apply if you are interested. Position is open until filled, whereas the priority review date is November 10th, 2014

Teaching Assistant

PHARM 581/G H 543 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice, and Policy 

Position: Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (TA)

Department: Pharmacy and Global Health (course is cross listed) 

FTE: 50% FTE or 20 hours per week (220 hours per quarter)

Academic Quarter(s): Winter 2025

Appointment Dates: 12/16/24 to 3/15/25

Application Deadline: Until filled, priority review date is November 10, 2024

General Duties/Description:

PHARM 581/G H 543 is a 2-credit course which introduces the role of pharmaceuticals in addressing major diseases (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases, pandemics) affecting persons in resource-limited settings. The course addresses a wide range of relevant issues, including burden of disease, human resource capacity, regulation, drug safety/pharmacovigilance, drug distribution, pharmacoeconomics, financing, and policies.  

The instructors for this course are Profs. Andy Stergachis and Jeff Lane. The course will be held in-person on Mondays from 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM in GNOM S060.  

TA Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with preparing course materials with the course instructor and assisting with course organization, 
2. Posting material to the Canvas course site, 
3. Attending weekly course sessions and responding to Chat questions, 
4. Grading assignments and assist with communicating with students regarding their progress in the course, 
5. Other tasks as necessary. 

Requirements: Current Masters or PhD student. 

Salary: Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for a full tuition waiver and all benefits of UAW Academic Student Employees. This position is paid at the Department of Pharmacy Regular (Non-Variable) rate (see salary charts here).

How to Apply: Send curriculum vitae or résumé to Professor Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm (stergach@uw.edu) with a brief statement of why you are interested and what you would bring to the position. 

Application inquiries may be made with: Professor Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm (stergach@uw.edu) 

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, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  

The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/.  

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu. 

MSW students, please take this opportunity into consideration for your postgraduate. MSW Students who anticipate graduating with an MSW on, or before June 2025 may apply.

The formal deadline for the fellowship is January 5, 2025. Additionally, there will be an Information session on December 3rd. Stay tuned for more information.

Please see the flyer and checklist below for detailed information. For inquiries, please commune with their program contact: anne.santello@yale.edu

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The School of Social Work is seeking one (1) Teaching Assistant up to 20 hours per week during Winter Quarter 2025. The TA will support one offering of the undergraduate course, SOC WF 200 Social Welfare Policy with an anticipated course enrollment of approximately 50 UW students, including many who intend to apply to the BASW program in the future.

Class meets: In-Person Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:20am during Winter 2025

Course Description: Introduction to the Field of Social Work, including the theoretical concepts and institutional framework that guide practice. Overview of social work profession and social welfare system within which it operates. Lectures supplemented by exercises, films, guest lectures, and class discussions. The course includes a combination of lecture, discussion, multimedia presentations, and class activities. A primary focus is energetic engagement with course materials and assigned readings. The course is designed to provide opportunities for mutual engagement, critical reflection, and development of ideas.

TA requirements: current advanced year SSW MSW student and knowledge of course content.  Must be enrolled for at least 10 credits at the UW during the quarter of TAship.  Salary for this premaster 50% FTE position is $2,984/month for one quarter, which includes a waiver of state tuition operating and building fee portions during the quarter worked. For more information about ASE positions at the UW, please visit https://grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/assistantships.

Application Procedure: Please submit CV/resume and cover letter that shares what makes you a good candidate for this position to madeline@uw.edu by October 31, 2024.  All questions should also be sent to Madeline at madeline@uw.edu. See more details below, such as TA attributes, an access and non-discrimination statement.

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Please see below for job fairs hosted by Seattle’s extending community.

In-Person WorkSource Pierce Job Fair

Wednesday, Oct 30 |  11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: WorkSource Pierce – 2121 S State St, Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

Employer Extra

Federal Detention Center SeaTac is currently recruiting for several positions! They are hiring for:

• Physician (Clinical Director)
• Nurse (Registered Nurse)
• Advance Practice Nurse (Mid-Level Practitioner)
• Physician (Medical Officer)
• Physician Assistant (Mid-Level Practitioner)

To find out more about the positions and to apply, please click on the job title to submit application online. WorkSource Pierce will also host an in-person hiring event for FDC SeaTac on Wednesday, November 6. More to come on this event shortly.

The Seattle Queer Film Festival, hosted by our friends at Three Dollar Bill Cinema, began this past weekend and continues to offer virtual screenings through October 20th. 

The Q Center currently has 7 COMP (aka 100% off) codes remaining + 50 single-use discount codes for $3 off per ticket. 

Please request your code while supplies last! 

Visit tinyurl.com/QFilms24 to secure yours today!

Changes in the seasons, especially to darker and colder times of the year, can have surprising or unexpected impacts on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn about the science behind those changes and the skills to thrive more successfully during seasonal challenges.

Date, Time, and Logistics:

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024
Husky Union Building (HUB) Room 340, UW Seattle Campus
Registration required as space is limited.
Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

First session: Open to international graduate students   
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/09NJ3FZeTU

Second session: Open to first-generation graduate students and historically underrepresented graduate students  
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/09NJ3FZeTU

These workshops will be facilitated by LiveWell Peer Health Educators, in partnership with the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange and The Graduate School’s Graduate Student Affairs and Graduate Student Equity & Excellence. 

 UW’s violence prevention & response program, SafeCampus, is hiring for a graduate student employee who will assist us in our prevention efforts this year. SafeCampus provides consultation with employees and students who have safety or wellbeing concerns. We work to get folks connected to the best resources to meet their needs.

This is a unique opportunity for those interested in violence prevention work in higher education. To learn more, click here. Deadline is Nov. 15th

Job Title: SafeCampus Support Specialist for Prevention
Hours per week: 15-19.5hrs/week (majority of hours must be w/in normal business hours: M-F 8am-5pm)
Pay Rate: $22/hr
Duration: Summer 2024 through Spring 2025
Location: Gerberding Hall (UW Seattle)

The School of Social Work’s Anti-Racist White Affinity Group (ARWAG) is holding its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, October 15th, from 6-7pm in Room 038 at the School of Social Work! We’d love to have you join us and help build out the group for the new school year.

If you have any questions or access needs, please email uwsswarwag@uw.edu or Aaron at agwheele@uw.edu. We’ll hold this first meeting in-person only but may have subsequent meetings hybrid or virtually. Let us know if you’d prefer this option in the future!

Please join us on October 17th for the School of Social Work’s Fall Welcome. The event is from 4pm-6:30pm and will take place throughout the entire SSW building. The event is an open house that will showcase faculty research, student groups and provide our faculty and staff with the opportunity to take professional headshots for our website directory. Join us for a chance to connect with students, staff and faculty members, participate in a building-wide scavenger hunt and enjoy some snacks and beverages.

Dean Mike Spencer will also deliver an opening welcome at 4:30 in room 305.

If you plan to attend, please take a moment to fill out this google form, as this will help our event organizers appropriately plan for the event:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6b8gJ9zuEEd5AkDEZxipVwQfaI_l4fcfQwKKyWSmqIdTpCg/viewform

We have a great, interesting group of alumni coming to the UW Jackson School next Thursday, October 17, at 5:30 PM at Thomson 101 to chat about their work experiences in the non-profit sector and give tips. This panel is open to ALL UW STUDENTS. Flyer attached. Snacks will be served. Please let your students know and thanks for helping us spread the word!

PANEL: ALUMNI IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR
Thursday, October 17, 2024

5:30-6:30 PM

Thomson 101

Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA)

Want to find out about diverse and fulfilling career paths in the non-profit sector? Come and learn from Jackson School of International Studies alumni Carolyn Bain of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Sambath Eat of the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington, and Betz Mayer of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER).

Panelists:

CAROLYN BAIN, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

Carolyn Bain was born and raised in Seattle, received her BA in International Studies from the University of Washington Jackson School, Master of Public Health from Columbia University, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic, and trained Peace Corps Volunteers in the Child Survival Program. Carolyn was a consultant for the Ford Foundation’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights program in Santiago, Chile. She worked at Fred Hutchinson on breast cancer and HIV studies and worked at PATH coordinating a breast cancer detection research program in Peru. Carolyn was also executive director of Guatemala Village Health for 10 years and currently works at Kaiser Permanente as a Research Program Manager.  

SAMBATH EAT, Cambodian American Community Council of Washington (CACCWA)

Sambath Eat holds a BFA in Ceramics from the University of Montana, a BA in Asian Studies from the University of Oregon, and an MA in International Studies from the University of Washington Jackson School. He serves as the Executive Director of the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington (CACCWA) where he manages four projects funded by state and city grants and leads a team of 12 staff members. Sambath is committed to upholding the CACCWA’s mission and values, which aim to strengthen and elevate the Cambodian American community in Washington state. He is passionate about empowering the BIPOC community and dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive community.

BETZ MAYER, Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)

Betz Mayer serves as the Assistant Director of the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) program at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), leading initiatives to improve understanding of freight transportation systems and accelerating projects that decarbonize Pacific Northwest supply chains. Betz has developed deep expertise in medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles and the infrastructure needed to meet zero emission refueling needs. She also works on port infrastructure projects, legislator education, and the promotion of expanded passenger and freight rail service to the Pacific Northwest.

ALL UW STUDENTS are welcome to attend. Bring your own drink, tasty snacks will be served. 

See you there!

Please join us for the first of a three-part zoom speaker series on advocacy for healthcare professional students hosted by Doctors for America UW chapter. The first episode will highlight electoral advocacy, the second will highlight federal-level advocacy, and the third will be regional/local-level advocacy work. The expert panelists will share their advocacy work with the goal of providing healthcare students examples and insight on how to engage with civic health as a student and incorporate advocacy work into your career as a future healthcare provider.

The following is the website flyer that DFA has sent out to its national audience.

A special new event series tailored for introducing medical students to advocacy in action! As a future healthcare provider, your involvement in civic health is more critical than ever. In this live stream, our panel of distinguished leaders will discuss how to effectively integrate civic engagement into your practice and how advocacy at the local and national levels can make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re new to electoral advocacy or looking to deepen your involvement, this session will provide you with actionable insights. In an election year, healthcare providers hold a powerful platform to advocate for policies that impact the health of their patients and communities. This session is your chance to hear from experts leading the charge in civic health and advocacy and to explore ways in which you can be part of this important movement. Click here to learn more about this exciting new event! Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM (ET) / 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)

Happy Fall All from the School of Social Work BIPOC Affinity Group!

About us: This affinity group holds space for SSW students, staff, and faculty who self-identify as BIPOC, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Brown, Asian & Pacific Islander, Mixed & Multiracial folks. 

This is an informal, student-centered group, voluntarily supported by staff and faculty at the School of Social Work – if you’d like to learn more, join us at the SSW Fall Welcome Event next Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5-6:30PM and fill out our Fall Interest Survey – we are looking for new student leadership to help support the direction of this effort. Following the welcome, a group of folks will be headed to The Burke for the GSEE Getting Connected Reception (registration is required!).

SAVE THE DATE: Our first gathering will be held on Thursday, November 14^th at the SSW from 4:30-6PM in room 305B – more info to come!

To stay connected sign up for our listserv today!

Join us for Julie M Kafka, PhD, MPH’s talk on Intimate partner violence as a precursor to suicide: pathways, prevalence, and opportunities for prevention. Dr Kafka will describe how intimate partner violence (IPV) may lead to suicide, current estimates regarding the role of IPV in suicide, explore promising practices and opportunities to prevent IPV-related suicide, and speak to her recent JAMA Network Open publication “Deaths Related to Domestic Violence in Washington State”.

Julie M Kafka, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor with the University of Colorado Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative and a faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. Her research is dedicated to the prevention and interruption of intimate partner violence, with a focus on systems response, policy implementation, and the role of firearms in violence escalation. The goal of her work is to conduct applied research that can help support victim-survivors while also addressing abusive behaviors by the people who perpetrate harm.

This workshop has been approved for 1 CEUs by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Your Provider number is #1975-473

UW BIPOC Adoptee Collective Affinity Group, previously known as TAG (Transracial Adoptee Group), is hosting its first gathering of the academic year on October 15, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

The UW BIPOC Adoptee Collective is hosted by the UW School of Social Work and is open to all adoptee current UW (tri-campus) students, staff, and faculty who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color. 

When: October 15, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 pm PT

Where: SSW Room 306AB

What: Come reconnect, meet other BIPOC adoptees, and enjoy some yummy food

Feel free to invite other UW BIPOC adoptees you know and please fill out this RSVP form by October 13th at 10:00pm PT. 

If you have any questions, please contact our student leads, Grace Schamber, at gscham@uw.edu and Phoebe Suva, at psuva@uw.edu. 

We hope to see you on October 15th! 

Please join us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 11:00am-2:30pm for the 2024 Fall Job & Internship Fair, hosted at the Husky Union Building. This fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni, of all three UW campuses and community members. You can expect to see employers representing all industries on Fair Day.

Registration is currently open on Handshake. You’ll first need to make, or connect an account. https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/49851

Never attended an in-person career fair before?

A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. At an in-person career fair, events are hosted on campus in a large meeting space, wherein employers set up booths for students and alumni to visit. In-person career fairs are a great way for students to meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests, and goals.

Learn more about how you can prepare on our website, https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs.

Group therapy provides students the space to get support and help mutual growth with fellow students sharing similar experiences. These groups are facilitated by therapists and are available at no out-of-pocket cost. Please note that there are a limited number of spots for each group therapy.

What exactly is group therapy? Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of individuals come together under the guidance of a trained therapist to share their experiences, discuss their challenges, and work on their personal growth. For college students, group therapy can provide a supportive environment to address common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and academic pressures.

  Here are some groups with current openings:

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for Anxiety
• Beginning Mindfulness Meditation
• Between Cultures (for students who identify with multiple cultures & struggle with belonging)
• Feminist Process Group for Graduate Students
• Ongoing Mindfulness Group
• Procrastination and Perfectionism
• Queer Tabletop Roleplaying Game Group
• Umoja: Support Group focused on Black and Brown Womxn Graduate Student Experiences

Check out the Groups page for descriptions, times and a comprehensive list of all the groups.  To join a group, call 206-543-1240.

Paws for a Break provides therapeutic interactions between individuals and trained animals.  Join us on every Thursdays , from noon to 1pm in the Schmitz Hall 4^th Floor Lobby.

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