The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media invites you to recommend talented ethnic minority students for a spectacular work/study program in the media industry. Our multi-year program offers students the opportunity for invaluable work experience, mentoring, and financial assistance.

The mission of the Emma L. Bowen Foundation is to expand ethnic minority representation in the media industry. To that end, the Foundation and its corporate sponsors have developed a program that focuses on excellence through training and education. Selected students join a distinguished group of scholars currently working at media companies across the country.
Partner companies hire students to work every summer until college graduation, providing both an hourly wage and matching dollars towards college expenses. Qualified candidates must be ethnic minority, college freshman, have, at minimum, a 3.0 Cumulative G.P.A., and an interest in varying aspects of the media (business, technical, journalism, creative).

The available internship opportunities will be in the Seattle, WA area. For this available internship, we are looking for students who are interested in Business, which includes an interest in Finance, Marketing, Sales, etc. For the Lynnwood, WA opportunity, we are looking for students who are interested in Journalism/Creative Writing and Public Relations. The student will have hands on training in Internal Communications, Community Relations, Media Relations, and Event Planning.

Our 2012 Emma L. Bowen Foundation application can be accessed on-line at www.emmabowenfoundation.com. The application deadline for students entering the program for the summer of 2012 is March 31, 2012.

The Beacon Center for the Study of Evolution in Action is hosting an NSF funded undergraduate research opportunity for students from underrepresented ethnic groups and/or living with disabilities. The Beacon Research internship is a program that would allow students to explore and develop careers in evolutionary and computational sciences. Students will perform a mentored research project and present their findings at the UW Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Applicants must be:

• US citizens or permanent residents
• Currently enrolled UW undergraduate students that fall into one or more of the following groups:
• Living with a disability
• From underrepresented minority groups (i.e., African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, Filipinos and Pacific Islanders)
• The first in their family to attend college

Program Description and Requirements:

• BEACON sponsors two undergraduate research programs: one during the academic year and one during the summer. Current eligible UW undergraduate students can apply to work with one of the UW BEACON faculty members (see brochure), receiving a salary of up to $10/hr.
• Academic Year Students: a part-time paid position for two-quarters
• Participants must present at the 2013 UW Undergraduate Research Symposium.
• Summer Research Students: a full-time paid position for one quarter
• In addition to the 2013 UW-URS, summer quarter participants must also present at the UW Summer STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must identify and contact a UW BEACON faculty mentor to define and develop a research project. Students with identified mentors will write and submit an application to Dr. Wenying Shou: wshou@fhcrc.org. The application should include an unofficial transcript, letters of recommendation, a statement of why you are eligible for the program, what project you plan to carry out and why, the approximate # of hours/week, and the duration of the project. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to Dr. Wenying Shou. Applications for the 2012~2013 academic year must be received by May 1, 2012.

Help young citizens engage in their communities. Learn how digital media and positive group experiences can help teens develop effective political voices.

In this seminar/internship, UW student interns will help students in Seattle schools develop civic engagement skills. As a Becoming Citizens intern, you will have the opportunity to help Seattle area middle and high school students implement a hands-on,community issue curriculum. Participants will receive 5 credits and should plan about 15 hours per week for the program. The 15 hours include the weekly seminar meeting (Tuesdays from 4.30 to 6.20 pm). In the seminars, you will be trained and prepared to work with young people and discuss the latest scholarship on youth political engagement.

In the internships, you will be placed in Seattle schools to help facilitate civic engagement projects. Becoming Citizens interns also support Puget Sound Off, a digital youth commons to connect teens and help them take action on events and issues that matter in their communities. Through participation in these initiatives, you will help young people develop better communication skills and raise their public voice.

This program is sponsored by the UW Center for Communication, directed by Prof. Lance Bennett and supervised by Political Science graduate student Caterina Rost. Internships are coordinated and approved by the Seattle Metro YMCA. The internship credits are sponsored by Prof. Bennett, and are offered as cr/nc.

Attendance is required at an orientation for interested students on Friday March 2 at 4 pm Room 126 Communications Building. Please indicate your interest in attending, and direct any questions to Caterina Rost: crost@uw.edu. You can go to the Becoming Citizens website to learn more at: http://ccce.com.washington.edu/projects/becomingCitizens.html

The job hunt is no longer about the perfect résumé or great interview. In order to get your foot in the door or find new opportunities, you need to network and connect to the people that you meet.

You’re invited to the 2012 Diversity Career Networking Event, where you can learn about careers that interest you from the people who are already there. It’s your chance to get together with UW alumni and friends from a wide range of fields to get the answers and advice on your next step.

The Diversity Networking Reception is hosted by the UW Alumni Association in partnership with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, who have come together to create the UW Mentor Power for Success Program. Open to all students in the UW Mentor Program, as well as students in other diversity programs across OMA&D and throughout the University of Washington.

When: Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm)
Where: Washington Commons
Cost: Free admission! Free food!

Brief Overview

The event will start with a distinguished panel of leaders, so our students can hear first-hand from high level executives and chief officers about how to be prepared for future success and build their leadership and entrepreneurial strengths. The panel portion of the program will be followed by a networking reception with about 15 alumni mentors to field specific questions, and give leadership and career advice. We are inviting many undergraduate and graduate students of color and students affiliated with OMA&D programs. Our goal for the event is for students to see themselves as leaders and change-agents through panelists’ and alumni mentors’ words of wisdom, stories of triumph, and personal experiences. This panel is not focused on any specific industry, but on what it really takes to be a successful, innovative, and passionate leader, regardless of their field of choice. We also hope to encourage them to pursue competitive majors, STEM related fields, and Graduate school.

RSVP Now

RSVP is required and space is limited. This is your next step to a great career,
so sign up today!

Panel

Ron Beard, ’90, ‘93
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, JD UW School of Law
Title: Shareholder, Lane Powell PC

Rogelio Riojas, ’73, ’75, ‘77
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Master of Health Administration
Title: Chief Executive Officer, SEAMAR Community Health Centers

Danelle L. Reed, Ph.D., ‘92
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Puyallup Tribal Member
Title: Program Director, Kwawachee Counseling Center – Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Moderator

Lull Mengesha. ’06, ‘10
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Master of Science in Information Management

Program Timeline

4:30 PM – Doors Open
5:00 PM – Event Opens
5:30 PM – Welcome Remarks
5:35 PM – Facilitator Remarks
5:40 PM – Panel Introductions
6:00 PM – Panel Starts
6:30 PM – Question & Answer
6:45 PM – Panel Closes and Networking Reception Starts
7:30 PM – Event Concludes

GLSEN is accepting applications for the annual Safe Schools Advocacy Summit. Every year, they bring 40 people to DC (half of them students) to learn about current policy initiatives and train on lobbying skills followed by a day on the Hill. This year, the event will be March 24-27. They select people based on a variety of factors with state and congressional district playing a leading role. Click here for more information–>

In concert with the UNCF-Mellon Summer Ecology Program, the National Science Foundation, Federation of American Scientists for Experimental Biology and American Society for Cell Biology, University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories’ Blinks-REU Research Internship Program offers paid summer research internships on San Juan Island in the state of Washington. These internships cover 100% of research interns’ costs, including round trip airfare, room and board, research supplies, and a stipend of $1000 per month. During their eight week internship, students will work directly with one marine scientist and rub elbows with other scientists from around the world.

San Juan Island offers a pristine, biologically diverse environment for marine science research. The cool temperate waters are rich in plankton and support staggering biodiversity across dozens of phyla ranging from microscopic plankton to killer whales. Summers are warm and generally dry.

Student interns will investigate timely and important topics, including ecology, climate change, neuroscience, developmental biology, marine birds, and more. Many of our former research interns have co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, attended scientific conferences, and have gone on to attend graduate school.

Applicants from all ethnic groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are due March 1. Click here for more information–>

4-5:30pm
Fishery Sciences Building 203
Directions: http://washington.edu/maps/?F

“Through field trips, lectures, and labs, everyone was able to get a really hands-on experience. For basically all of the labs, we went out on the dock and collected samples of the things we were learning about in class. That kind of relationship between the class and the field is something I have never experienced. FHL is unique in that you are able to directly observe the things you are reading about.” Alex Ulmke, FHL Student Autumn 2011

Learn how you can get involved with Friday Harbor Labs (FHL), UW’s world renowned marine station on San Juan Island. FHL faculty and former students will share their experiences, talk about their research, and answer questions. FHL is an ideal place to spend a quarter and jump-start your career in the marine sciences, education, medicine, law and policy, poetry and more! All courses involve fieldwork, boats, laboratory work, and research mentorship from award-winning faculty. Any UW student can spend a quarter at FHL.

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Consider doing something extraordinary spring quarter. Study off-campus at Friday Harbor Labs (FHL), UW’s world renowned marine station on San Juan Island. FHL is an ideal place to jump-start a career in the marine sciences, education, medicine, law and policy, and more!

All courses involve fieldwork, boats, laboratory work, and research mentorship from award-winning faculty. Freshmen-seniors and post-bacs are encouraged to apply. Tuition is the same as the Seattle campus, financial aid applies, and more aid is available as needed:

Marine Sedimentary Processes Apprenticeship: Elwha River Dam Removal Impacts

Students work with UW Oceanographers to examine the impacts on the coastal and marine ecosystems from removing two dams from the Elwha River, the biggest watershed on the Olympic Peninsula. The dams are scheduled to be removed during 2011 with the goal of habitat restoration. However, we do not yet understand the full range of effects that “restoration” will have. Apprentices explore the effects of the added sediment discharge in high quantities during dam removal near the mouths of rivers.

Marine Zoology, Botany, and Ocean Acidification Quarter

Students in this program take from 14-16 credits from this list of courses:

• Marine Zoology (BIOL 430) plus Marine Botany (BIOL 445)
• Developmental Biology (BIOL 411)
• Chemical Oceanography (OCEAN 400)
• Climate Change and Coastal Marine Organisms Apprenticeship (BIOL 479).
• Ocean Acidification Research Apprenticeship (OCEAN 479)

All courses include lecture, laboratory, and field components that:

• Survey the groups of marine invertebrates and plants represented in the San Juan Archipelago
• Study embryology and subsequent development of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, including Xenopus, mammals, chicks, Drosophila, echinoderms.
• Explore what controls the composition of seawater and how humans are changing it.

In addition, the two research apprenticeships connect students with current research projects that focus on the effects of climate change on individual marine organisms and their communities.

Read about a student’s experience at FHL during spring quarter.

Application Deadline: Feb 1, but remains open if programs don’t fill.

Apply to become a FIG/TrIG Leader! The Freshman Interest Group (FIG) & Transfer Interest Group (TrIG) Program is looking for outstanding students like you to be FIG/TrIG Leaders for autumn 2012. The program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed), and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges and opportunities presented to them as new students.

Application Workshops:

• Wednesday, January 18, 2012 @ 12:30-1:20 pm in MGH 258
• Thursday, January 19, 2012, 4:30-5:20 pm in MGH 258
• Monday, January 23, 2012 @ 12:30-1:120 pm in MGH 258
• Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 4:30-5:20 pm in MGH 258
• Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 3:30-4:20 pm in MGH 258

As a FIG/TrIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the University while developing transferable skills in public speaking, discussion facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of instructional leadership. All of these skills will be utilized while instructing a class of 15-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199.

Training will take place during spring quarter 2012. FIG/TrIG Leaders are eligible to receive up to 6 credits (3 in spring and 3 in autumn) for their commitments to the program, which includes both training for and teaching the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter.

Applications are available online. Please visit uwfigs.com or uwtrigs.com.
To download an application and for more information refer to our website: uwfigs.com or uwtrigs.com. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 31st by 5:00pm here at http://fyp.washington.edu/figs/befigleader.php.

For more information please attend one of our information sessions listed below or email figs@uw.edu or trigs@uw.edu.

A fantastic opportunity to meet employers and find out about jobs and internships…

The annual Diversity Career Fair at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Ed Pavilion, sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers, is open to all students and will bring up to 100 employers from business & industry, government and non-profit settings. Employers will be looking for interns as well as full-time employees. The fair also attracts hundreds of local and national employers from business & industry, non-profit sector and government agencies.We expect the 2012 Diversity Career Fair to be a huge success for employers and students and invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to recruit top-notch, diversity candidates. Click here for more information about the event.

When:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:30PM – 8:30PM

Where:

University of Washington, Alaska Airlines Arena (Hec Edmundson Pavilion, next to Husky Stadium)

Dress:

Business Casual

All Majors:

Business, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts & the Sciences

All Class Levels:

Freshman- Ph.D. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS!

List of Participating Companies:

http://students.washington.edu/uwnsbe/corporate/company_list.pdf

Preparing for the Career Fair

Help available at UW Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

• Resumes & Cover Letters Workshops: 1/17, 2:30-3:30pm & 1/23, 3:30-4:30pm
• Resume Review: Same Day Session Appointments, Monday – Friday, 10am-3pm
• Career Fair Success: 1/23, 2:00-3:00pm & 1/24, 3:30-4:30pm

2012 Diversity Career Fair Resume Book

Make sure that employers attending the career fair have your resume. Information on how to submit your resume available at: http://students.washington.edu/uwnsbe/corporate/students.html

Questions:

Elise Groves, Diversity Career Fair Coordinator, eliseg5@uw.edu or Diane Martin, UW Career Center, damartin@uw.edu

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation. The dates of the Summer 2012 White House Internship Program are May 29, 2012-August 10, 2012.

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