BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES (BASS)

Tuesday, May 7th in Denny 313

Seminar: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Reception: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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Join us at the Washington State Legislature, a hub of innovation and action in the heart of Olympia, comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Here, policymaking unfolds in a vibrant, dynamic setting where dedicated staff support our legislative members year-round. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity and belonging through equitable policies and practices.

How to Apply: Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: Senate Democratic Caucus Summer Policy Intern or typing this URL: https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate/j/D69966B03C/. The closing date is May 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

Read more: WA Senate Democratic Caucus- Summer Policy Intern (Paid)

About the Senate Democratic Caucus Staff

The Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus (SDC) consists exclusively of Democratic members of the Washington State Senate. Our caucus staff is a team of forward-thinking administrative, policy, and communications staff dedicated to putting people first. Policy analysts provide analysis, advice, and bill development assistance in their respective policy areas to all Democratic Senators and their office staff. Communications specialists manage media requests and assist in any and all areas of communications to individual Democratic Senators and their offices. As a staff team, we are driven by a shared commitment to support Democratic Senators as they shape an equitable and inclusive future for all Washingtonians. If you’re passionate about supporting elected officials as they seek to make real change and amplify voices that are often unheard, you’ll fit right in.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging

We bring to our work a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging. We believe in creating spaces where everyone can belong and thrive. We are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment. We recognize that only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes, can our staff achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the Senate.

Summer Policy Intern Profile

Are you a policy nerd, a dreamer, a doer? The Senate Democratic Caucus invites graduate students to apply for the Summer Policy Intern position. The caucus is looking for individuals who are interested in exploring impactful policy work that puts people first.

You will engage in meaningful work alongside caucus policy staff to aid with legislative research and policy development, while also having the chance to gain professional development skills and hands on learning experiences in a legislative environment. You will also have the chance to network and build lasting connections with other members of the legislative community. Your work will encompass all policy areas, including law & justice, transportation, elections, state operations, environment, energy, technology, natural resources, land use, education, employment, health, human services, and housing.

The caucus’ Summer Policy Intern program itself is 8 weeks long, with flexibility to schedule the internship to occur from June through September. Compensation is provided at a rate of $3,531 per month for 35 hours per week. There is flexibility to do part time work and extend the duration of the internship. There is also flexibility to complete some of the internship while working remotely within the State of Washington.

Intern Responsibilities

· Conduct legislative policy research and summarize policy issues.

· Attend legislative meetings, possible committee hearings, and other events.

· Contribute to drafting letters, talking points, and white papers.

· Contribute to legislation development.

· Collaborate with legislative staff and other summer interns.

Qualifications

· Current enrollment as a student at a graduate school in the State of Washington. All majors and fields of study are welcome.

Critical Skills & Abilities

· Analytical and research skills, especially in prioritizing and concisely summarizing complex information in writing.

· Willingness to practice critical thinking, collaborate, and engage with new perspectives.

· Professional work ethic and independent time management skills.

· Commitment to following all legislative ethics laws.

· Interest in learning about the legislative process.

Necessary Application Materials

· Current resume.

· Cover letter explaining why you would want to serve as a caucus Summer Policy Intern.

· Writing sample of any length or format that demonstrates writing proficiency.

· Preferred start date and end date for the internship.

· Two letters of recommendation: one academic and one professional.

Selection Timeline

· Applicants have until May 3, 2024, to submit their applications.

· Applicants will be contacted by May 10, 2024, to confirm an interview.

· Ideally, applicants will be notified of final decisions by May 30, 2024. Please reach out to Sarah Clifthorne at sarah.clifthorne@leg.wa.gov with any questions regarding the program or your application.

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

This study abroad program for UW students to Ecuador focuses on regenerative land management and bamboo ecosystems. The program is 8 days in Ecuador- featuring immersive learning at RFI headquarters. It includes bamboo architecture lectures, hands-on experiences in areas of bamboo and sustainable design, and complete a bamboo project in Ecuador.

Date: June 10-19th, 2024

Contact Information: Molly Thompson (mthomp7@uw.edu)

On April 24th, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Idaho vs. United States, a lawsuit which centers on whether Idaho’s near total abortion ban conflicts with the requirement for all providers to administer emergency care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTLA). 

Ahead of the Idaho vs. United States oral arguments, The Pacific Abortion Project, the Center for American Progress, Planned Parenthood and Doctors for America are partnering to host a reproductive health advocacy training on Thursday, April 18^th at 6pm PST. Learn how to use your platform as a healthcare professional to advance advocacy issues that are important to you and your patients! Please sign up here if you’d like to attend. Those who sign up will receive a zoom link the day of the event via email.

Read more: Health Advocacy Training 4/18

Many of the WWAMI states have restricted or essentially eliminated access to abortion since the Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health decision in 2022. These conditions make it difficult, if not impossible, for many patients living in our region to access essential reproductive health care. As future providers, we have an incredibly powerful platform to advocate for and against legislation that affects our patients, though it can be difficult to know how to participate in the legislative process when we receive little formal advocacy training. 

In the meantime, check out the Center for American Progress’ Storyteller Initiative, which showcases the voices of health professionals in Idaho regarding Idaho’s abortion ban, including two of our WWAMI Idaho students! 

The Pacific Abortion Project Leadership Team 

What is the Pacific Abortion Project?

We are a WWAMI-wide coalition of students across all years and foundations sites who are committed to improving abortion access and expanding abortion education for medical students. 

We started our project by building a website  that students rotating in WWAMI can use to learn about abortion care and access across the region. Since then, we’ve worked on various abortion-related projects and hosted virtual and in person events to learn more about the landscape of abortion care, medication abortion by mail, etc. and to raise money for our local abortion fund, NWAAF. 

The UW Resilience Lab and the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) are pleased to share the 2024 Resilience and Compassion Seed Grant cycle is accepting applications! The application form will remain open until Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Read more: 2024 Resilience and Compassion Seed Grant

These small grants (<$5,000) support efforts to promote resilience, compassion and sustainability and foster connection and community at the UW. Seed grants support impactful activities, programming, projects and/or applied research that align with the following goals of the Resilience Lab and the CSF: 

• To cultivate kindness, compassion and gratitude toward each other and ourselves; 
• To foster connectedness, belonging and community; 
• To embrace common humanity and diversity within the human experience; 
• To provide opportunities to the UW community for project-based or applied learning; 
• To illuminate the connections between group or personal identities (cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, etc.) and the sustainability of the UW community and environment. 
• To educate and/or spark dialogue about environmental and societal problems that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

All members of the UW community are eligible to apply – including students, staff and faculty across the three campuses; however, preference will be given to teams that include students.

Past funded project have included: workshops, retreats, community activities, social justice and anti-racist training, building connections between the Seattle community and UW, and applied research.

To apply, submit the following information and materials through the 2024 Resilience and Compassion Seed Grant application (Google form).

The short application includes a request for:

1. A detailed, line-item budget proposal for how the funds will be used. Please include a description of matching funds and/or any additional funds to support your project as applicable.
2. (Optional) Letter of support from an appropriate unit lead (e.g., person holding chair, dean or VP-level roles) or letter from a faculty or staff adviser/mentor for student-led applications.

Funding guidelines are listed on the 2024 Resilience and Compassion Seed Grant application. To learn more, check out former  Resilience Seed Grant recipients, here.

Applications are due Tuesday, April 30 by 11:59 pm. Contact Rudy Gallardo, the Resilience Lab Coordinator (rodrig5@uw.edu) or Tatiana Brown, the CSF Associate Program Director (csfcoord@uw.edu) for any questions regarding the Seed Grant applications. 

Join the UW School of Social Work community for a healing circle focused on the ongoing injustice taking place in Palestine, facilitated by Haneen Ahmad, MSW, LICSW.  All students, faculty, and staff of the School of Social Work are warmly invited.

RSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0k_FU8XLLbtProfwA_By87ZUQzlXUjBGWUcwREk2V1A3VTRQSThMVjZCNS4u

Together, we’ll create a space for collective processing of emotions, affirming the validity of our feelings amidst this crisis. Through mutual support, dialogue, and creative arts we’ll honor the right to our emotions and work towards healing in solidarity.

About the facilitator:
Haneen Ahmed, LICSW is the founder of Zane Counseling and an alum of the UW School of Social Work.  

Date & Time: Thursday, April 18th from 4:30-6pm
Location: UW School of Social Work 305A

Registration is now open for the Northwest Nature and Health Symposium on May 1 at the Intellectual House! This year’s event features eight talks, one moderated discussion, a student poster session, and the chance to connect with interdisciplinary colleagues who are interested in conservation and health equity. Registration closes on April 27 and student scholarships are available.

Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with the community and decision makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that promote equitable engagement with nature.

Our symposia are:

• Led by our core values of equity and justice
• An opportunity to cultivate your network
• Filled with inspiring seminars and panels from leading experts

Logistics:

• Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
• Time: 9 AM – 5 PM PT
• Location: Intellectual House, Seattle, WA
• Registration: Register by April 27, 2024. There will be no on-site registration. $100 for professionals, $40 for students with scholarships available. Lunch and coffee/tea service are included
• Questions? Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu

Join us for the Spring Complex Needs Training Series!

Join the UW Haring Center team in learning how to support and meaningfully include all children in your early learning setting. Thanks to our partnership with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), registration for our spring series is open! These interactive virtual workshops focus on concrete strategies for teaching and including ALL children in early care settings, focusing on social-emotional support and individualization. This year, we have additional workshops focusing on Infants and Toddlers. Trainings are completely free and held remotely via Zoom. In-Service STARS hours are offered for all trainings. Training Languages: All training topics will be offered in English, and many topics are offered in Spanish and Somali.

Register Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTPO_xxTGdkmWOIszPhdRu4M2rtLBcQ4LeI_WBe-b_v7nKrQ/viewform

Please see the attached GSEE Spring Quarter Events Flyer to share with graduate students impacted by racism and its intersections. For full details regarding our events, stay tuned to our social media channels (@uwgsee). Students can receive GSEE weekly graduate student newsletters by signing up via this link. 

Save the date for GSEE’s Spring Soirée on Wednesday, May 22 at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House on UW Seattle’s campus. Spring Soirée is an annual signature event that celebrates continuing and graduating GSEE students with a reception and informal cording ceremony. Graduate students from all three campuses are welcome to attend. More details will be forthcoming. 

Join Forefront Suicide Prevention for this free one-hour virtual event where we hear from Paige Gaines of 911 Sane Jane. A powerful storyteller and advocate, Paige will share her own mental health challenges, her experience with suicide, and her journey to educate on the uniqueness of these challenges within black communities.

This event, and the entire Suicide Prevention &… series, is presented in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health. Please find the date and speaker bio below.

Date: March 28th, 2024

Time: 12p-1p

Speaker Bio:
At just 33, Paige Gaines has already made a name for herself nationwide as a sought-after speaker and prominent mental health activist. In 2021, she received NAMI Georgia’s Young Leader Award for her work as a mental health advocate and pioneer. Paige has been featured in several well-known publications, including People Digital, Black Enterprise, Stigma Fighters, and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic Journal. With a bachelor’s degree in public relations, she understands the importance of community education and awareness. She’s a two-time suicide attempt survivor diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 22, and a Certified Peer Specialist and Mental Health Coach – making her life’s journey full of adversity, strength, and impact. After feeling invisible and without a purpose for the first 24 years of her life, Paige is now the founder and CEO of 911 Sane Jane, an organization dedicated to providing a voice for the voiceless through education and storytelling.

The Department of Global Health is sponsoring a webinar on The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and Public Health Responses on Monday, February 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST. It is open to others across the UW campus and the community. 

The goal of this webinar panel will be to provide a more detailed understanding to the UW community of the public health aspects of the crisis and the role of global health professionals addressing current and anticipated health needs of the population.

Registration is required. **Once you register, you will be sent a link for the Zoom webinar.

CIRCLE Fast Track Weekly Discussion Series

International students, join CIRCLE to chat, learn, and exchange ideas with your undergraduate and graduate peers from the U.S. and across the world! The weekly discussion series consists of seven topic that rotate each week between cultural and academic themes: three topics focus on tips and strategies to accelerate your adjustment to living in the U.S. and four topics on ways to boost your academic productivity. You will leave each session with new knowledge, different perspectives, helpful tips and strategies, resources for future learning or development, and most importantly, friendships that could last longer than your educational journey at the UW.

Spring 2023 Schedule Overview (Click the RSVP link for descriptions of weekly topics)

April 5 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Holiday Traditions and Celebrations: Easter – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/tKq5Jfye4y

1. April 12 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – The Art of Saying No – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/zGgLNpnTmK
2. April 19 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Discovering Parks in Seattle – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/bWNvfnT7xA
3. April 26 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – Goal Setting and Planning – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/pSqq7VcFNz
4. May 3 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Exploring Coffee Culture – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/f8P4zwmfBX
5. May 10 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – Fundamental Interviewing Techniques – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/JNUbisemi8
6. May 17 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Balancing Finances as a Student – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/JFqB5uFPYy

Snacks and beverages are provided during each discussion. For questions, please contact Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.

Effective Interview Strategies for International Students: How to Prepare for Behavioral Interview Questions

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Location: HUB, Room 145

This event is free to attend. RSVP online: https://forms.office.com/r/X1hpmt92Da

Are you curious about the interview process and what it entails during initial stages? Behavioral interview questions (typically asked during the 1st or 2nd round of interview) involve questions about your experience (e.g., Tell us about a time when you solved a challenging problem) and the way to answer these questions determines whether you will be proceeded to the next stage of the interview process.

Join experienced professional development training professionals from CIRCLE and MentorX to learn more about the interview process and strategies to prepare and be successful in responding to behavioral interview questions.

 

This event is co-sponsored by the UW Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) and MentorX. Please send your questions or comments to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.

You are invited to the 2023 Say It Out Loud Conference on May 22, 2023!

“Let’s Get Reel”: Showcasing the realities and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals from a personal perspective as well as addressing needs and inequities driven by data and the use of evidence-based care. Let’s not shy away from topics, rather elevating them to promote change

Join us in-person this year for the 2023 Say It Out Loud Conference!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You’re invited to the annual Lobby Day for Health Equity!

What is Lobby Day?

Every year on President’s Day, Health Equity Circle brings ~100 students from the schools of public health, nursing, medicine, law, social work, and more to Olympia to voice support for or against the passage of specific bills that are critical to health equity in WA. Health Equity Circle is currently researching bills that will be presented in the house or senate during this legislative session to determine which positions we should take. We are looking for volunteers that will meet with individual policymakers in small groups to tell their stories and influence votes. Not only is Lobby Day a chance to advance policy around social justice issues, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to gain lobbying skills, become familiar with the legislative process in WA, and meet students from across the state.

When is Lobby Day?

Monday, February 20th, we will be meeting with legislators to in Olympia advocate for bills that advance health equity this year. Transportation will be provided.

Training dates: No previous experience necessary! We will provide a brief mandatory training via Zoom before the event. Pick a day that works for you, either Saturday, February 11th, from 10-11:30 am, or Sunday, February 12th, from 6-7:30 pm.

SIGN UP:   https://forms.gle/pdJJqerzPqMLt3XT6

Please direct any inquiries to hec.lobbyday@gmail.com. You do not need to be affiliated with Health Equity Circle to attend.

Data Privacy Day is coming up January 28th and we are raising awareness with a month-long series of free workshops. You can learn more about and register for our offerings via our Event Calendar, but here is a highlight event:

• Why Privacy Matters, Friday, January 27th 12-1:30pm – Register for Zoom link
  • In a world where human data is increasingly commodified and technological innovations abound, some people subscribe to or agree with the refrain “privacy is dead”. Yet the growing number of privacy-related laws and increasing societal awareness demonstrate that the fight to protect personal privacy is active. Join the Privacy Office as we launch an initiative to modernize privacy at UW. Topics include:
    • The social and political events that shaped the contemporary privacy landscape.
    • The types of harm that can impact people through the misuse or loss of their data.
    • Examples of incidents and privacy-related issues at higher education institutions.
  • Who should attend:
    • UW personnel that work with personal data.
    • UW students, staff, and faculty with an interest in the intersection of privacy, digital technology, and higher education.

The Leadership Development Newsletter

Q Center

Leadership Development Advising
The Q Center offers Leadership Development Advising and Coaching on a variety of support topics. Visit our website to learn more and schedule an appointment. This offering is available to students, faculty, staff, and community.

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Located in HUSKY Union Building (HUB 315)

• Monday   10 am – 6 pm PT
• Tuesday   10 am – 6 pm PT
• Wednesday      CLOSED
• Thursday 10 am – 6 pm PT
• Friday      10 am – 6 pm PT

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One of ASUW’s collaborators, the Office of Government Relations (OGR), is hosting a Legislative Reception on the 5th of December from 5:00-7:30PM in the HUB (North Ballroom). This is an event in which students can directly engage with legislators and other governmental staff in Washington, and learn about community and legislative affairs both at a state and federal level. Additionally, a free catered dinner will be provided.

ASUW is reaching out specifically to put out an ask for student speakers interested in speaking on the topic of sexual assault and/or reproductive healthcare. The chosen individual would be expected to make a 5-10 minute long speech on their personal experience(s) with barriers to accessing survivor resources and/or reproductive healthcare.

This speech is an opportunity for powerful activism, as the chosen student will be directly speaking to legislators across Washington to highlight how important of an issue this is. Further, expanding sexual health and reproductive rights are a high priority in our legislative agenda this year – meaning they will be advocated for by a student employee in Olympia this winter, directly to our state government. Both the Office of Government Relations (OGR) and the Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Activists (SARVA) are more than willing to work with the student to help them write a speech they are confident in and comfortable with!

If students are interested in speaking at this event, please feel free to reach out to me at asuwadsa@uw.edu or OGR at asuwogr@uw.edu.

Dearest UW SSW Students, Staff & Faculty,

The M.L.K. Commemoration Committee is thrilled to share that nominations are now open!  We seek your nomination for the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Volunteer Recognition Award.  Our question: Whom do you know that should be noted for how their work continues the legacy of Dr. King at UW SSW?  Won’t you take a moment to nominate that person, program or group?

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