Political Science Advising NewsletterApril 16th, 2007 |
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Important Dates
April 30th 2007: Registration for the University Commencement ceremony begins (to register, click here) For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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In This Issue:Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Funding
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Fellowships/ Scholarships/Funding
The Delta Nu Alpha Foundation Scholarship Program is open to all students
studying in the fields of Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
and pursuing Associate or Bachelor undergraduate degrees. Scholarships will be
awarded in October 2007 to be used during the 2007-2008 academic year.
Study Abroad Programs
Though our initial priority application date has passed, the Department of English Summer B-term in London is still accepting applications from interested students. All students -- graduates and undergraduates, UW and non-UW -- are welcome. Courses in Romantic Art and Literature, Art, Architecture and Society in London, and Contemporary Britain, will be taught by Professor Raimonda Modiano of the Department of English and by Professors Peter Buckroyd and Mike Fosdal, British faculty who are regular members of our Spring and Summer in London programs. Our first participant orientation session will be April 24, and other deadlines are looming, so the sooner you sign up, the better. Application forms and information packets are available in the English Advising office, A-2B Padelford, open 8-7 M-Th, 8-5 Fridays. For full information on application procedures, costs, classes, credits, etc., see http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad/ or call Sherry Laing, Program Coordinator, at (206) 543-3192.
Talks/Lectures
Please join the West Coast Poverty Center for a preview of the Walker-Ames Lecture Parrington Hall Commons, April 18, 12:00- 2:00 “Perspectives on Economic Citizenship” Alice Kessler-Harris, R. Gordon Hoxie Professor of American History, Columbia University (Jointly sponsored with the Evans School of Public Affairs and the Walker-Ames Lecture Series) Biography: Alice Kessler-Harris, R. Gordon Hoxie Professor of American History, specializes in the history of American labor and the comparative and interdisciplinary exploration of women and gender. She received her B.A. from Goucher College in 1961 and her Ph.D. from Rutgers in 1968. Her published works include /Women Have Always Worked: A Historical Overview/ (1981), /Out to Work: A History of Wage-Earning Women in the United States/ (1982), and /A Woman's Wage: Historical Meanings and Social Consequences/ (1990). She is co-editor of /Protecting Women: Labor Legislation in //Europe//, //Australia//, and the //United States//, 1880-1920/ (1995), and /U.S. History as Women's History/ (1995). Her newest book, /In Pursuit of Equity: How Gender Shaped American Economic Citizenship/, has won several prizes, including the Joan Kelly, Phillip Taft and Bancroft Prizes. It explores how gendered ideas became embedded in such twentieth-century U.S. social policies as old age and unemployment insurance, and equal employment opportunity legislation.
The University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC), the University of Washington Institute for National Security Education and Research (INSER), The Center for International Studies, Jackson School of International Studies present: Stathis Kalyvas, Insurgent and Counterinsurgent Recruitment: Evidence from a Survey in Colombia. Time and place: Friday, April 20 , in Mary Gates Hall 420, at 12:00 - 1:30. Discussant: Jason Scheideman, PhD student, UW. Stathis Kalyvas is Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director of the Program on Order, Conflict, and Violence at Yale University. He has authored The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge University Press, 2006) and The Rise of Christian Democracy in Europe (Cornell University Press, 1996), and is co-editor of Order, Conflict, Violence (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming). His articles include "The Paradox of Terrorism in Civil War" (Journal of Ethics, 2004) and "Wanton and Senseless? The Logic of Massacres in Algeria" (Rationality and Society, 1999). Kalyvas has been a visiting professor at the Juan March Institute, a Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute, and a grant recipient from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation and the United States Peace Institute. For more information, please contact Jeff Wolf ( jeffwolf@u.washington.edu ).
Course Offerings
FOOD AND THE ENVIRONMENT - WHERE IS YOUR FOOD COMING FROM? Instructor: Michael Kucher, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies,Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences TERM A - June 18th - July 18th, Tuesday 11:30 - 1:30 and Thursday 11:30 - 3:30 http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/SUM2007/envst.html#envir450 How What We Eat Affects the Environment and Human Health Concerns about the loss of farms west of the Cascades, rising rates of obesity, and the increasing length of food chains have been coming to a head in recent years. Scholars and citizens alike are concerned about the impact of these trends on the land, farm workers, and consumers. Using recent work such as Gary Nabhan, Coming Home to Eat; Joan Dye Gussow, This Organic Life; Michael Pollan, Omnivore's Dilemma; Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation; Marion Nestle, What to Eat, this course will examine the state of food in the Pacific Northwest. It will be taught as a seminar course with a field component. Drawing on methods from several disciplines, including history, geography, ecology, and economics, it will address human and environmental dimensions of the American food system. It will cover topics including human health, food security, ecological degradation, petrochemical inputs to the current food system, as well as near and long term alternatives. The focus will be on the Pacific Northwest and changes to the industrial food system including farmers markets, Slow Food, agro-tourism, Chefs' Collaborative, "Big Organic," and the movement for sustainable fisheries. Activities will include visits to working farms, markets and kitchens. Students will examine their own relationship to the food chain by keeping a log in which the note what they ate and where it was grown, processed, and packaged. Those with GIS skills will have the opportunity to create a map depicting the sources of the food they eat. From there we will take a cue from Michael Pollan's work and trace several items backward to their points of origin. Group projects will include visits to a local food co-op, a branch of Whole Foods, Wal-Mart, the Pike Place Market and the University Farmers Market, and a trip to the Skagit Valley where we will have lunch with a local rancher. The course is designed to give students an overview of the food system and will be open to students in any field. They will gain a sense of the interplay between food, the environment, and human health. Through field work, individual research, and class discussions they will learn to do interdisciplinary research and to synthesize information from across disciplines. Course will require one all day field trip as well as shorter trips, mostly by using King County Metro Bus system. Field trips and speaker tentatively include: A visit to the Skagit Valley Ranch in Seedro Woolley, where Eiko and George Vojkovich will give the class a tour of their organic and sustainable livestock operation. A visit to Full Circle Farm in Carnation, where Andrew Stout and his crew grow Ozette Potatoes, one of the region's first foods to be welcomed into Slow Food's Ark of Taste, as well as full range of vegetables, from which some of Seattle's top restaurants are supplied. Other field trips include a visit to Whole Foods, PCC, Pike Place Market, and the U-District Farmers Market. We also we be speaking to Alicia Guy, Executive Director of the PCC Farmland Trust. Student learning goals Trace the food you eat to the place in which it is grown and the people who grow it. Try to eat within our region's "foodshed" (a 250 mile radius of UW) Learn the impacts of food production and consumption on the environment. Learn the role of local, sustainable agriculture in providing habitat for land and marine species. Explore the impacts of petroleum-fueled "Big Organic", flying out-of-season produce to North American markets. Explore ways in which our own consumption choices have upstream and downstream effects on the environment. General method of instruction About half the course time will be spent in the field. Recommended preparation This course is open to all undergraduate and graduate students Class assignments and grading We will read Michael Pollan's The Omnivoire's Dilemma. Much of the work will observation, followed by discussion and analysis. Students will write several short, analytic essays. Participation in field trips essential. Based on quality of written and oral contributions to the class.
Information Sessions/WorkshopsNanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) NUE UNIQUE SPM WORKSHOP: Nanoscience on the Tip June 25 – 29, 2007, 1 Week – 5 Days from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: University of Washington, Seattle, WA Application Deadline: April 30, 2007. EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. at: http://depts.washington.edu/nanolab/NUE_UNIQUE/NUE_UNIQUE_Workshop.htm This is a one-week intensive hands-on workshop using a large variety of scanning probe microscopes applied to fundamental problems in biology, chemistry, physics and engineering. Offered to students at the UW, Community Colleges and nationwide. The number of participants is limited. Students will gain hands-on experience involving a wide variety of nanotechnology/nanoscience applications, using some of the most versatile nano-tools based on Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM). With an intensive one-week schedule and a low student to instrument and student to TA ratio of 4:1, deep and lasting learning will occur. The intense 40 hours one-week workshop will provide students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge from prior lecture courses. Costs: The workshop is free (Paid for by NUE UNIQUE and its sponsors GEMSEC, Nanosurf AG and NanoScience Instruments). In addition, for MRSEC students not living in commuting distance, also local accommodation is paid for by GEMSEC at the University of Washington. Objective and Background: The objective of this intensive SPM workshop is to provide a truly hands-on experience (3-4 students per instruments) in a classroom laboratory setting involving a variety of SPM techniques applied to nanoscience and nanotechnology aspects related to chemistry, physics and biology. Since the invention of the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) in 1981 by Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer (Nobel Prize in Physics 1986) scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques have dazzled scientist and engineers in nearly every field from natural sciences to liberal arts, and nucleated the new discipline of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The birth of such a highly interdisciplinary field is an attest to the changing times in a world that moves from educating specialists to generalists. The true power of SPM techniques, which assisted in removing boundaries between disciplines, lays in its simplicity to provide access to nanoworld in terms of visualization and manipulation. Hence, it is only perceivable that SPM offers outstanding educational tools for schools.
The Counseling Center offers a series of free Study Smarter Workshops designed to help students become more effective, efficient, and motivated. You may attend as many workshops as you wish, and you are free to attend the same workshop more than once. To attend, simply select a workshop and arrive at the Counseling Center (401 Schmitz Hall) 5 to 10 minutes before the workshop is scheduled to begin. Registration is not required. The Study Smarter Workshop schedule for this quarter is below. All workshops are held on Mondays, 3:00-4:30 pm, at the Counseling Center, Room 401, Schmitz Hall.
University of Washington - The Information School - Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) The MSIM program develops ethically aware leaders who can strategically manage information resources, people and technologies to improve the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of any organization in any setting. The program integrates the areas of strategic planning, systems design, business leadership, metadata, networking, and information technology. One of the signatures that defines the MSIM program is a unique focus on organizing information systems to meet human needs; this human-centered approach is integrated throughout the MSIM curriculum. The MSIM program has tracks for traditional students as well as experienced professionals who study while they work. The application process for Autumn 2007 is now open! Come to an information session on Wednesday, April 18th from 6:00-7:00pm in MGH 420. Details at http://www.ischool.washington.edu/msim/infosessions.aspx . For more information, please contact us at msim@ischool.washington.edu . One of our program representatives will be happy to respond to your questions.
The Center for Experiential Learning would like to invite you to an open house on Thursday, April 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in suite 120 Mary Gates Hall . We encourage students and the UW community to stop by and meet our friendly staff and to learn about exciting opportunities for undergraduates. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS Center for Experiential Learning programs are hiring several new undergraduate and graduate student staff for 2007-08. We also have a few positions for students with work study awards. Job descriptions will be available in 120 MGH beginning April 19. Refreshments will be served. Check out our website at http://depts.washington.edu/exp/ . Please call (206) 543-4282 if you have questions.
Conferences/Research
We are pleased to announce the quickly approaching UW McNair Scholars/Early Identification Program and Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GOMAP) 15th Annual Spring Research Conference. Our goal, as in the past, is to ensure that the conference is informative, interactive, and fun for all who attend. Here are the details to date: What : McNair Scholars/EIP and GOMAP 15th Annual Spring Research Conference When : May 4-May 5 (Friday and Saturday) Where : Husky Union Building at UW Times : 9-5pm Friday, 9-1:30pm Saturday The conference will again be filled with our McNair and EIP scholars' original research delivered via oral presentations and poster presentations. This year we will also showcase the original research of other regional and national McNair scholars, as the University of North Dakota, University of New Mexico, Cal State Long Beach, Boise State University, Henderson State University, University of California at Los Angeles, and Cal State Dominguez Hills have all confirmed their participation! In addition to offering a keynote speaker at our FREE Friday luncheon, we will also conduct FREE graduate workshops for current undergraduates on Saturday.... For highlights from our previous conferences, see: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/highlights.htm Encourage your colleagues and students to attend. If you have further questions, please contact our staff at uwmcnair@u.washington.edu or eip@u.washington.edu A courtesy RSVP by 4/20 for the Friday Luncheon and/or Saturday workshops is appreciated!
On April 20th, students at the University of Washington will have the unique opportunity to converse via live videoconference with peers in Uganda, Ecuador, and Honduras. The videoconference will open with reports by experts and personal accounts from affected countries. Then, our university and several other U.S. universities will have an opportunity to share our views, ideas for action and ask questions. UW Professor Patrick Christie (Marine Affairs & Jackson School) will be in attendance! For more information, visit www.aidemocracy.org . Questions to be addressed: · What does the changing global environment mean for the future security, health and wellbeing? · What is the role of local communities in ensuring a sustainable local and global environment? · What are the best opportunities for us to address climate change and oil dependence? When: FRIDAY, APRIL 20th from 7-9am Where: Kane 19 Questions? Want to participate? Contact angelaju@u.washington.edu FREE and open to all. BREAKFAST and COFFEE served. Sponsors: Americans for Informed Democracy and Earth Club at the University of Washington
Other
The Canadian Studies Center urges you to submit a paper for consideration for this award -- please note that your instructor must recommend you, but you can always make this suggestion to your instructor! The award will recognize an undergraduate essay that presents a scholarly exploration of any Canadian studies theme. Essays in all fields are welcome. The competition is open to all undergraduates in the United States who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States and enrolled in a course in Canadian studies during the two years preceding the biennial ACSUS Conference. The author of the winning essay will receive free registration for the next ACSUS biennial conference (Toronto, November 2007), complimentary membership in ACSUS for two years, and a cetificate of recognition. Instructors are asked to select and submit one essay on any Canadian topic from student enrolled in their Canadian Studies courses. A paper between 5-15 typed pages (double-spaced) in length is preferred. Please send the nominated essays by email to info@acsus.org no later than July 1, 2007. Essays will be judged in terms of their originality and effective presentation. The student will be notified promptly of the award and presented with a certificate of citation.
Our proposal to reduce the English Composition requirement to one course has now been approved!! Students applying to our major no longer need two English Composition courses, but rather one (5 credits). This change in our admission requirements is effective Autumn 2007. Elena Johns Academic Counselor Spanish & Portuguese, Padelford C-104F, Box 354360
"Thinking of running for an ASUW Board Of Directors office this spring? Candidate packets are now available in the SAO office (2nd floor HUB). Filing deadline is April 20th, 5:00PM. Good luck! - Avital Gourarie, EAC Chair ( asuwvote@u.washington.edu )
Take advantage of Seattle's beautiful spring weather and join us in support of our Fourth Annual "Run for Your Rights" at Greenlake Park on May 12, 2007. This 5K run/walk event will help raise awareness and champion women's reproductive rights, so please join and invite all your friends and family! Prizes will be given away to the top team and individual that raises the most money in pledges! To register for the event and reserve a "Run for Your
Rights" event T-shirt, go to www.ProChoiceWashington.org We hope to see your student organization representing with handmade signs and UW pride at the spring event!
What: 5K Run/Walk - "Run for Your Rights!" When: Saturday, May 12, 2007 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Where: Greenlake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle, WA 98115 Why: In support of women's reproductive rights How: Register at www.ProChoiceWashington.org Cost: $15 for students $17 for individuals in teams $20 for individuals Contact: Field Coordinator Alissa Haslam at 206.624.1990 or alissahaslam@prochoicewashington.org
We are a non-profit organization that has fought for reproductive justice
for women for over 25 years and we are committed to supporting and Environmental mixer on Wednesday April 18 at the Parnassus Café in the Art Building basement beginning at 6:30 p.m. - PoE alumni are encouraged to attend this event and interact with other alumni and current students. Thursday April 19 , the annual Earth Fair on the HUB lawn will take place complete with on-campus and off-campus organizations, a Full Circle Farm display, a variety of booths with sustainability and conservation tips, and much more! This year the Earth Fair will commence at 10:30 a.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m. For some international conversation, check out the global video conference sponsored by Earth Club and Americans for Informed Democracy from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. in Kane 19 on Friday April 20th where participants will have a chance to talk with people from around the world about the "Global Environment". Help yourself to free refreshments too! For more information, click here. Express your passion for nature on Earth Day and attend the clean-up at Coleman Park through Americorps Citizen Action on Sunday April 22nd during the day! More details on the clean-up and additional information will be posted on the Earth Club website. Questions? Please e-mail uwearth@u.washington.edu . Earth Club looks forward to seeing you at this year's events!
The European Union Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the second annual Northwest Transatlantic Studies Essay Competition. This program is designed to encourage the study of the European Union and transatlantic relations in the Pacific Northwest region. In line with these goals, the student who submits the winning essay will receive a $1,000 grant to participate in the center's Certificate in Transatlantic Studies or EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels. The competition is open to all students pursuing undergraduate degrees at four-year colleges and universities, with a submission deadline of June 15, 2007. The second year of the Northwest Transatlantic Studies Essay Competition asks participants to consider the future of the EU-US partnership. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, with the European Union and its deep and close relationship with the US. European Commission President José Barroso has stated, “The relationship between the United States and Europe is the world's strongest, most comprehensive, and strategically important partnership. The United States, a united Europe, this is really the indispensable partnership.” Essays submitted to the 2007 competition should address how the EU-US relationship has grown and prospered over the last fifty years, and project where the transatlantic relationship will go in the future. What is vital to ensure the continuation of the productive and prosperous EU-US relationship? Submitted essays can focus on one particular aspect of the transatlantic partnership, or address the relationship, along with its history and future, more broadly. Essay submissions will be judged based on how well they address the topic, the quality and clarity of writing, and the originality and sophistication of argument and analysis. All essays should be submitted in English, be typed and double-spaced, and not exceed 1,500 words in length (exclusive of title page and citations, if applicable). Applicants should note their name and university affiliation on the title page, but in no other place in the document. The competition will only accept one essay per individual and each submission should not have been previously published or submitted to another competition. Submissions based on previous class papers are encouraged as long as they meet the other criteria noted above. Submissions should be sent via e-mail as Word or PDF attachments to the EU Center of Excellence at euc@u.washington.edu with the words “Transatlantic Essay” in the subject line. Hard copies (but not faxes) will also be accepted if received by the EU Center by the deadline. Only essays submitted by the June 15 deadline will receive consideration. Submitted essays will become property of the EU Center and will not be returned. The winning essay will be posted on our website and may be distributed in hard copy form. The winner of the Northwest Transatlantic Studies Essay Competition will be announced by July 12 . The winning prize will be a $1,000 grant that can be applied toward the 2007 or 2008 Certificate in Transatlantic Studies or EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels . The latter is open to all students pursuing undergraduate degrees at US four-year colleges or universities. The CTAS program is only open to UW students and is thus only applicable should the winning essay be submitted by a University of Washington student. The award cannot be issued as cash or be applied to other programs. The contest winner will additionally receive an award certificate from the EU Center of Excellence and have their essay and the award notice published on our website. Questions regarding the essay competition can be addressed to the EU Center of Excellence at euc@u.washington.edu . Website: http://jsis.washingto n.edu/euc/essay.shtml For further information, contact the European Union Center at 206-616-2415, or email euc@u.washington.edu.
Career ServicesThe Center for Career Services is available to assist currently enrolled UW Seattle students of the University of Washington in developing a job or internship search plan, managing progress toward career goals, and learning the skills to successfully find a job and/or make a career transition. For a calendar and workshops and events offered by the Center for Career services, click here .
Graduating soon and looking for a job? Want to find a summer internship? Then don't miss the SPRING CAREER FAIR, where 140 employers will be looking to hire UW students and alumni ! WHEN: April 18th, 2007 WHERE: Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom, 2nd Floor TIME: 3-7 P.M. WHO: Open to all students & alumni NOTES: Student IDs requested at door. Bring resumes for employers! Want to learn more about employers attending the fair? Find a full list of employers, as well as information about how to prepare and dress, at http://depts.washington.edu/careers/fair/students/ . Want to be prepared? Come by the Center for Career Services (134 Mary Gates Hall) to pick up your Spring Career Fair Guide, which includes profiles of all attending companies -- learn about possible companies of interest, and be better-prepared to make the most of your time at the Fair! Also consider attending the following workshop Career Prep Workshop – April 16th, 5:00-7:00pm, Johnson 102. Get the inside scoop from employers on business etiquette, internships and their value, resume writing and how to work a career fair. A great way to kick-start your post-college brainstorming!
NEW (National Education for Women's) Leadership Puget Sound is still accepting applications for its annual Leadership Institute, which is scheduled to take place June 11-16, 2007, at Talaris Conference Center in Seattle, WA. Focusing on the challenges and opportunities of women's leadership, the weeklong institute consists of interactive skills trainings in public speaking, fundraising, professional etiquette, diversity, and networking. There will also be several panels, field trips, and lectures, with practically all of the training provided by accomplished leaders from around the Puget Sound region. We seek applications from undergraduate students who attended any institution of higher education in the state of Washington during the 2006-2007 academic year, or who attended such an institute elsewhere during 2006-2007, but whose permanent residence is in the state of Washington. For further information about NEW Leadership, please see our website at http://depts.washington.edu/newlead/ . Although our initial application period has passed, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis at this time, and will continue to do so for at least the next two weeks. Students who would benefit from this opportunity are encouraged to apply: we know from previous experience that students who are well-qualified will often not apply because they do not see themselves as leaders.
Internships
Seattle CISPES Summer Internship: U.S. Policy and the Root Causes of Immigration Seattle CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) is pleased to announce a volunteer internship opportunity for the summer of 2007. This individual will work within Seattle CISPES' ongoing campaign on Immigration and U.S. Trade Policy and will focus his/her work on community education and grassroots political organizing. The intern will contribute to Seattle CISPES' efforts to promote a more just U.S. trade policy and support respect for immigrants' rights. For more information and application instructions, please read the attached document. Seattle CISPES - Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador 206.325.5494 - www.cispes.org - seacispes@igc.org
Job OfferingsWe are a microbiology lab investigating tuberculosis in the Zebrafish. We are looking for a student to help feed fish 2-3 times/week M-S. We need a reliable person with some fish keeping experience and an ability to work independently. Please send me an email at leswaim@u.washington.edu stating your interest in the position and attach a resume. You must be a student to apply for this position. Laura E. Swaim, M.S. Research Scientist Department of Microbiology University of Washington
The Ramakrishnan lab in the Department of Microbiology is seeking a student lab assistant. Duties will include preparation of laboratory media and solutions, washing and autoclaving of glassware and other dry goods, autoclaving and disposal of waste, and other general laboratory maintenance. The position is expected to take about 10 hours per week. A minimum commitment of 1 year is desirable. The position will commence no later than the beginning of May, and applicants should be available to work during the summer (1-2 weeks off for vacation OK). After training has been completed, schedule will be at the students convenience, however it is expected that the student will be available to work at least 3 days per week so that tasks do not build up. The laboratory is located in the Health Sciences complex at the south end of campus. Compensation will be $9.00 per hour, with increases possible for good performance. The ideal candidate will be efficient, organized, resourceful, highly reliable, and able to follow written and oral instructions. Excellent math and chemistry skills are essential. Successful completion of the general chemistry series with a minimum GPA of 3.7 is required. Experience a plus, but not required. To apply, please forward a cover letter and unofficial copy of your transcripts to Dr. Christine Cosma at ccosma@u.washington.edu by April 17. E-mail inquires only, please. Be sure to include “lab assistant” in the subject heading of your e-mail.
"Work with the Big Dawgs!" ASUW is still Hiring! Work for YOUR Student Government. The Applications have been extended until Tuesday April 17th at 11:59pm. There is still time to apply to most jobs. Get paid, flexible hours, great people and work for the students! Apply online at http://jobs.asuw.org Many jobs still available such as: Administrative Assistants, Commission Directors, Experimental College Director/Assistant Director, CORE Assistant Director, OGR Staff, and many more! Questions? Contact below.... asuwpd@u.washington.edu Office: 206-543-1780 Direct: 206-685-7197 Cell: 253-632-7074 Husky Union Building Room 104 C
Are you a strong writer with a writing process that works for you? Are you interested in sharpening your verbal communication skills, while at the same time broadening your understanding of writing, culture, and communication? Then come work as a tutor next year for the English Department Writing Center! We are actively recruiting across the college of Arts & Sciences to maintain the diversity and knowledge base of our center, which serves UW writers in all disciplines. Required training for EWC tutors consists of English 474: /Writing Center Theory and Practice/. * This 5-credit course (M/W 2:30-4:20) will challenge your views on tutoring as we review writing center scholarship of the past forty years up through the present, while also providing a forum in which to discuss your first experiences of observing and participating in conferences as both writer and tutor. By November, you'll be ready to begin work in the EWC at a starting hourly wage of $8.76 (more for graduate students). This is a great opportunity for students to work in a relaxed, fun learning environment while also gaining valuable experience. To apply, send an e-mail explaining your interest and a sample essay of 400 – 2000 words to Louisa Peck at peckl@u.washington.edu < mailto:peckl@u.washington.edu >. The deadline for applications is May 4, 2007. Interviews for selected candidates will be scheduled for late May. * We are currently in the process of changing the course number to ENGL 480
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's
premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most Our Computer Science & Engineering department has an outstanding
opportunity for an ACADEMIC COUNSELOR INTERN. This is an entry level Student Services
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life
programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, · Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to
multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent
interruptions. *Bachelor's degree candidates who will receive their degree by August 19, 2007, will also be considered. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Application Process:
Part-time position: 15 - 19.5 hours per week. Position begins immediately. Two-year commitment preferred. Position Purpose: To advance the goals of the Undergraduate Scholarship Office (USO) and the Center for Experiential Learning by providing office assistance to help the work of USO with students and appropriate campus programs and offices. General Duties/Description: Assist with administrative duties, including reception desk staffing, data entry, filing, and other light clerical support. Disseminate information about undergraduate scholarships through reception services, the scholarq email, the USO website, etc. Specific duties include: • Technical support: serving as the primary technical support person for the USO; includes maintaining and updating the USO website and designing pages for new programs; • Database support: assisting with the management and updating of the scholarship database and other databases published on the USO website. • Program publicity: distributing program materials to campus sources and individual students and student groups via campus mail, email, websites, and the posting of materials in various campus sites; • Reception work: disseminating information, directing students and visitors to proper programs, answering general business phone, printing appropriate office materials, and assisting with bulk mailing; • Technical and administrative support: providing ongoing support for USO events; • Email management: responding to scholarq email inquiries about undergraduate scholarships and/or forwarding inquiries to appropriate individuals or programs/offices; Requirements: • Currently enrolled UW student; • Enjoy working and interacting with diverse student populations; • Some reception/customer service experience; • Ability to work well both as a member of a team and independently; • Creative problem-solving skills; • Attention to detail; • Ability to work well under deadlines. Additional Required Skills: • Good writing and communication skills; • Competence with HTML, Flash, and PHP. Desired Skills: • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Access and Excel; • Knowledge of UNIX and FTP. To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume/CV to Vega Subramaniam, Assistant Director, at vega@u.washington.edu , Fax: 206-616-4389.
WE WILL BEGIN REVIEWING APPLICATIONS ON APRIL 30, 2007. POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
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