Political Science Advising NewsletterApril 29, 2008 |
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Important DatesApril 7-29 : One-half tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter April 14-May 18: Late Course Drop Period. Requires use of annual drop, and a W will appear on transcript April 21-May 28: Period 1 Summer Registration (May 14th - Registration Open to Non-Majors) May 7: GSP Deadline for Autumn Registration May 9-June 22: Period 1 Autumn Registration May 22: Sharon Redeker Award Applications Due For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Study Abroad Programshttp://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/indiahealth.htm Health in a Developing Nation: Study Abroad in India, will be offered from August 25 to September 12, 2008. The course is designed for nursing students and other students who have a desire to learn about how health in developing nations is influenced by social, cultural, political, economic, environmental, structural, and ecological factors. Health challenges and the health care system in India as well as the policies and interventions aimed to reduce inequalities in health will be examined. The course includes a field component in which students will be placed in a health care facility or community agency (private, public, non-governmental and/or charitable organizations) based on their personal learning goals and their expertise. Sites include the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. Field trips to health and social agencies, occupational sites, schools, and rural clinics will be scheduled. Lectures by local faculty and professionals in health and human services will be arranged. Student costs are $2,900 for the Program Fee and $200 for the International Program and Exchanges Fee (IPE Fee). Additional costs include round trip airfare to India, some meals, immunizations, visa, and personal spending money. The program fee includes the tuition cost for the 5 credits, which will show on the students Autumn transcript. The online application is available at the Exploration Seminar website. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. See information on deadlines, fees, credits, and the application for this program on the Exploration Seminar website (above). If you have additional questions, please email: Janet Primomo, UW Tacoma Nursing jprimomo@u.washington.edu 7-19 July 2008 Spend your winter in Rome!! LOOKING FOR SOMETHING INTERESTING, FUN AND EDUCATIONAL? How about a 10 day trip to MEXICO SUMMER 2008 COURSE TO MEXICO L ARCH 495 --- 1 - 6 credits June 15-24, 2008The course is open to juniors and seniors as well as graduate students. Professor Fritz Wagner and Dr. Regent Cabana will lead it. We will visit three Mexican cities- Mexico City , Morelia , and Guanajuato - where a number of professors, government officials and other urban experts will give lectures and tours. The course will examine similarities and differences between U.S. and Mexican cities. We will look more particularly at current urban issues confronting communities in Mexico . We will study the physical layout of cities, urban design, urban growth, problems related to the environment, governmental institutions as well as historical, social and cultural factors specific to Mexico and Mexican cities. Students will write a paper on a topic related to an issue encountered in Mexico . A FANTASTIC TRIP AND LOTS TO LEARN-YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED Includes airfare, meals, lodging and ground transportation Students pay own travel to and from Mexico and pay for own lodging and meals and ground transport. Estimated cost to you is approximately $1,000. Flight times and accommodations will be organized by instructors. For further info. contact Prof. Wagner 206-543-7459 or fwagner@u.washington.edu or see him in Gould 342. Space is Limited so get organized soon Workshops/Information SessionsThe counseling center has workshops available on a range of subjects from Myers-Briggs Type surveys to interest indicators. You can find the calendar and workshop descriptions HERE. Friday, May 9 at 2:30 All sessions are 1 hour in MGH 191A (Gateway Center Conf Room). Thinking about getting started in research? The URP Information Sessions address how the Undergraduate Research Program can help the student pursue her/his research interests. Primarily for undergraduates who have yet to begin research, the sessions provide research resources, information on funding, and suggestions for approaching faculty. Additionally, the sessions are highly student-driven, with an emphasis on student questions and concerns. Students interested in attending the UW, including community college transfer students, are welcome to the sessions. International Internships Information Session Friday, May 16, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Talks/SeminarsThe Farhat J. Ziadeh Distinguished Lecture in Arab and Islamic Studies Featuring Dr. Frank E. Vogel Shari`a as Law and Legal System: Changing Perceptions Shari`a or “divine law” is central to the faith and practice of the religion of Islam. It also - through the medium of scholarly jurisprudence or fiqh - framed the legal system and much of the everyday law of innumerable Islamic states for a millennium. But, starting in the 19th century, the legal functions of Shari`a and fiqh were suddenly and vastly diminished as most Muslim countries westernized their laws and legal systems. This lecture asks how Dr. Frank E. Vogel is an independent scholar of Islamic law and the laws of the modern Muslim world. He taught at Harvard Law School for twenty years, founding and directing the School's Islamic Legal Studies Program. His major publications include Islamic Law and Legal System: Studies of Saudi Arabia (a study of past and present applications of Islamic law through case-studies of Saudi Arabia); Islamic Law and Finance: Religion, Risk, and Return (an analysis of Islamic finance law and practice as an application of Islamic law). 7:00 p.m. The Institute of Medicine in its monograph THE FUTURE OF THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY wrote summarizing research on page 59 "More egalitarian societies (ie those with a less steep differential between the richest and the poorest) have better average health." The United States is less healthy by any measure than all the other rich countries and a few poor ones, despite spending half of the world's health care bill. This didn't always used to be the case. When we as a nation shared more, we were healthier, compared to other counties. Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporter, David Cay Johnston, has looked at the various ways that the wealthy have enriched themselves while most of us continue to struggle. His most recent book 'FREE LUNCH: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill)' tells how. Johnston will deliver the Stephen Stewart Gloyd lecture INEQUALITY, THE VAST MAJORITY AND HEALTH on May 1 at 3:30 in Hogness Auditorium, A420 of the Health Sciences Center at the University of Washington. Reception and book signing to follow. All are welcome. Map at http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/NR/rdonlyres/healthscimap754fdusqcqvphfrphxrnesqauifwktolnvh.gif or http://www.uwmedicine.org/NR/rdonlyres/DDFB305B-9545-4761-81A5D2C5E9A83B38/0/Health_Sci_Map.pdf Student Activities and Union Facilities would like to invite you to the next Leadership Dialogues on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. in HUB 209A. Our featured speaker will be Richard Tait, Founder and "Grand Poo Bah" of Cranium, the ultra-interactive board game. Leadership Dialogues is free to attend. There is NO need to RSVP and light refreshments will be provided. ScholarshipsThe Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields. The scholarship consists of one year's full tuition, and will be awarded to students who meet the following eligibility criteria: 1. Maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA UW GPA. Three UW Fulbright Scholarship information sessions have been scheduled: Wednesday, May 14, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 (time and place TBD) Please RSVP at: http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305 . These are opportunities for students interested in applying for the Fulbright Program to receive information about the application process and to have questions answered by UW faculty and scholarship/fellowship advising staff that have been involved in the Fulbright process. The August session will be presented by representatives from the national Fulbright office to provide information to students in the process of completing their applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable information directly from the source and should not be missed! To be eligible, a student must be: 1) A U.S. citizen, · International students interested in the Fulbright Program must apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. These offices process all Foreign Student Program applications. The following link provides additional information: http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/home.html . 2) A graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master's or doctoral degree candidate, or a young professional or artist, 3) Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad, and 4) In good health. UW Fulbright Program Advisors: Undergraduate students or students who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree:
*Earn up to $2,362.50 in scholarships for service!* There is a 30 May deadline for applications for the Scan/Design fellowship Now in its fifth year, the University of Washington Libraries Internships Seattle Community Court is the 26th problem solving court in the nation and the only one in Washington State. We have enjoyed a partnership with many local college and university intern and practicum programs. We are currently recruiting for unpaid intern/practicum positions. We also accept students who wish to volunteer but are not involved in a formal program. Internships are available for the following positions: Community Court Case Management Assistant, Data Support Assistant, and Resource Center Coordinator. Community Court Case Management Assistant Data Support Assistant Resource Center Coordinator The Gregoire Campaign is looking for full and part-time interns to start immediately in its Seattle office. This is an opportunity to get political campaign experience on a gubernatorial race. Job Description: Interns will work directly with staff and get hands-on experience in the field, finance and/or communications departments. Projects might include research, event planning, data entry, office management and/or outreach. These internships are unpaid, but the campaign will gladly work with your department so you can receive credit. Requirements : Full time interns should commit to 20+ hours/week. The desirable candidate will have the ability to work independently, be detail oriented and be a team player. Good communication skills are essential. Experience with Office Word, Excel and Publisher is a plus. To Apply : Please email a cover letter and resume to Ansley at alacitis@chrisgregoire.com. Be sure to include contact information, when you would be able to start and if you are applying for a full or part-time position. Call (206) 382-2008 with any questions. Agency/Company DescriptionNorthwest Passage is a full-service political and communications consulting firm based in Seattle . We are a small firm that specializes in direct mail and other print media, communications and message strategy, and media outreach. Our clients include elected officials, nonprofits, trade associations, unions, tribes and issue campaigns. We are offering a part-time unpaid internship for spring, summer and fall quarters that could lead to a full-time paid position. Intern Responsibilities and Learning OpportunitiesThe intern will gain a general knowledge of the organization and timeline of political campaigns by providing general support to firm principles and staff during the 2008 election cycle. In addition to general office administration, the intern will conduct research on voting trends, media coverage, and legislative activity for firm clients. The intern will also assist clients with event organization and voter outreach and contact. Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have the following competencies and skills: • Clear communication and concise writing style; • Familiarity with research tools, including LexisNexis; • Attention to detail; • Ability to handle several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work 10 – 20 hours/week, including some evenings and weekends. Application Procedure Students should submit a cover letter with their resume, a short (250 – 350 word) writing sample, and a list of three references. Contact Information Beth Lindsay, Partner and Principal Northwest Passage Consulting P.O. Box 30084 Seattle , WA 98113 p: 206-282-1805 f: 206-322-6108 c: 360-789-7171 The Port of Seattle has several internships in a variety of areas for undergraduates. For more information about them and how to apply, check out this link: http://www.portseattle.org/about/employment/currentopenings.shtml#posting-definition The Field Department of the ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) coordinates and encourages the activism of ACLU members statewide to promote and protect civil liberties. Activism occurs through the ACLU-WA chapters, student clubs, the e-mail activist network, and members. Our activities to advance an issue include leafleting, organizing phone banks, staffing information tables, and providing resources to community groups. Field Interns are utilized year-round to assist the Field Department in achieving its goals. The minimum time commitment for academic year interns is one quarter. Average hours per week are 12-20 hours with flexibility for actual days worked. All positions are unpaid; interns are encouraged to earn credit for their time, but volunteers are welcome as well. Responsibilities include: • Research for local campaigns and projects • Volunteer coordination for various campaigns and chapter activities • Basic office responsibilities such as mailings, database entry, photocopying • Filing, etc. Phone banking and outreach to targeted groups Experience in community organizing or grassroots organizations is highly recommended. Located in Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle , the ACLU-WA office is a friendly and fun place to work. Internships with the Field Department offer you a chance to make a difference while you build your experience and resume. To apply, please mail or email a resume, writing sample and cover letter, to the Field Department. (The writing sample should be no longer than three pages.) All interested individuals, including women, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people, disabled people and people over 55 are encouraged to apply. The campaign is interested in finding an intern who could drive Peter around to events, collect business cards, take notes and assist with event follow up. The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is currently recruiting for new interns. Here is a description of the position: Position: Intern Commitment: Minimum of 8 hours per week (two four hour shifts) up to 15 hours per week, for a minimum of 10 weeks Compensation: Unpaid The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (ACCPNW) is a non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade between the Pacific Northwest and Africa . Our office is housed in the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the chamber is funded in part by Washington State and the City of Seattle as well as our own membership base. Interns at the Chamber will assist with the day-to-day activities of the office and the planning and execution of events that promote bilateral trade between Africa and the Pacific Northwest . These events range from trade forums, visits from African dignitaries, seminars on African trade, and networking dinners for the African Chamber of Commerce board members. Work usually consists of contacting chamber members to inform them of upcoming events, creating schedules for events, communicating with other organizations that promote Africa in the United States , and performing other office duties. As an intern, one will have the opportunity to participate in all events and network with both residents of the Pacific Northwest interested in Africa , as well as Africans and African dignitaries. We are currently organizing a Trade Mission to Zambia to take place in July. Our immediate need is for an intern to begin organizing our 10th Annual Africa Business Day Forum. As we will be celebrating ten years promoting trade between the U.S. and Africa , there is a great deal of exciting work to be done at the chamber. Interns must have already completed two years at a college or university, and have an interest in Africa . Positions are available year-round; however there is a minimum commitment of 10 weeks. To apply, please contact the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest via telephone (206) 256-6139 or email acc@cted.wa.gov and request an internship application. The contacts for this position are either Kaela Hobby-Reichstein (Office Assistant) or Peter Gishuru ( President/CEO). Please feel free to visit our website to get more information about the chamber and its work. www.AfricanChamberOfCommercePNW.com The Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies at The George Washington The June 1st deadline is fast approaching for the Autumn 2008 Hansard Society/ University of Edinburgh Research Scholars Programme. (September 20th - December 13th) Therefore, if you have any graduate or postgraduate students, or professionals, interested in doing an internship in the Scottish Parliament, a government department or NGO, and a specialised course in Multi-Level Democracy & Public Policy in the United Kingdom, do please get in touch. Further details on the Hansard Society Scotland Scholars Programme can be found at: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/scotland Policy Staff - Seattle City Council Intern / Fellow Position (Intermittent) (Applicants must be Work Study eligible for Summer or Fall 2008) April 2nd – April 30th , 2008 Position: The Seattle City Council's Central Staff provides policy research and analytic support for all nine Councilmembers. This part-time “intermittent” position would provide support to Central Staff on a variety of policy issues, depending on both our need and your expertise and interest. Duties: Conduct research regarding proposed legislation and policy initiatives. This will typically involve a review of legislative history within the City and/or identification of comparable policy actions taken in other jurisdictions, both within the State and across the nation. Assist in the development and assessment of policy options. Based on the results of the research described above, you will work with Central Staff analysts to develop and assess policy options for the variety of issues that are brought before the City Council. Help prepare written reports and presentation materials. Working with Central Staff analysts, you will summarize the research and analysis regarding policy proposals in written reports and/or presentation materials that will be provided to Councilmembers. Assist in day-to-day administrative and procedural responsibilities. Central Staff's role includes a variety of administrative and procedural duties, and you will also assist individual Central Staff members in fulfilling these responsibilities. Schedule / Compensation: The position may be available for the period from June 2008 through December 2008, with the possibility of extending through to the following May. The position requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week, but could include 20+ hours during the summer (unless otherwise restricted by work study eligibility). The hourly pay rate is approximately $18.94 per hour. Qualifications: Applications must be work study eligible for either the summer or the fall 2008 semester. We are seeking individuals who have completed, or are nearing completion of, a four-year undergraduate and are now pursuing (or planning to pursue) a graduate-level degree in field related to policy development and analysis. Graduate work in Public Policy, Land-Use and Urban Design, Economics or other related fields are all of interest. Students pursing a law degree work would also be qualified. Qualified candidates will have strong writing skills, good communication skills and experience with the types of research approaches described above. Proficiency with Word and Excel are required . Application Process: Submit a resume and a cover letter by Wednesday, April 30th , 2008 , describing your qualifications, explaining your interest in the position and how it might help fulfill your education goals. Materials should be sent ( via e-mail only ) to: susana.serna@seattle.gov . U.S. Department of Justice The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters. Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory drug test, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks. Applicants should be either enrolled as undergraduates during the internship, or planning on returning to their school in the time period immediately following the conclusion of the internship. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the following application deadlines: - For Fall Internships (September- November/December 2008, dates flexible): July 3, 2008; To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Jacob Lipson at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to: Jacob Lipson For more information, please call (202) 305-0641. The Municipal League of King County is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that works to ensure accountable local and state government and an informed, involved citizenry. We are currently seeking five (5) interns to support our annual Candidate Evaluation Program. In 2008, four Candidate Evaluation Committees (CEC) composed of approximately 70 volunteers will rate over 125 candidates for legislative and judicial offices. One CEC Intern staffs each of the four Committees and provides research support with candidate investigations. In addition, one Web/Candidate Investigation (Web/CI) Intern works to obtain background materials on the candidates and to maintain the Municipal League web site which provides information to program participants and reports candidate information and ratings on the League's public web site www.munileague.org. For more information, CLICK HERE. Job Offers Seattle University seeks applicants for its Program Work Study Position: FIUTS Activities Assistant FIUTS, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (located in the HUB) , is hiring for a part-time work study position. FIUTS is a community non-profit organization established at the University of Washington in 1948 which promotes international friendship and cross-cultural understanding.
India Fitting Manager of Student Programs FIUTS- Foundation for International Understanding Through Students University of Washington Box 352233 Seattle, WA 98195 Tel: 206.685.1548 Fax: 206.685.8338 Email: india@fiuts.org Website: www.fiuts.washington.edu The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2008 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support. If you are a college student or recent graduate who wants to make a difference... WE NEED YOU!! This program is hiring tutors to enrich the lives of young middle school students who aspire to go to college. Tutoring positions -$10/ hr -Part- time - Seattle and Renton Public Schools -Work study available If you are interested in tutoring positions during spring quarter please complete the attached application and send it via email to the Early Scholars Outreach Program at amg23@u.washington.edu . Interviews will be conducted immediately! Paper copies of the application are also available in the Fiscal Office. 1406 NE 41st Street . Adjacent to Wells Fargo Bank. For questions please contact Asiha Grigsby at (206) 685- 2487 or email the Early Scholars Outreach Program at amg23@u.washington.edu . The 2008 Election is just around the corner. At stake are the White House, Congress, 35 students from Sasebo Commerical High School in Japan will be visiting Seattle from July 21st-August 4th. Their 2 week program includes a homestay experience with a local family, sightseeing and other volunteer activities, as well as ESL classes held at the University of Washington. Apply to work in the Offices of International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) and International Students & Scholars (ISS)! It could change the way you look at the world! The Offices of International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) and International Students & Scholars (ISS) are currently recruiting a few internationally-inclined, detailed oriented UW students to join its dynamic team of student assistants. IPE/ISS student assistants help with a variety of office projects and tasks related to education abroad and international student immigration. If you are globally-minded and interested in working in a fast-paced, colorful and multi-cultural environment, please read on and apply! IPE/ISS Student Assistant job description: The IPE/ISS student assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting the IPE/ISS staff members with daily operations and specialized tasks. Job responsibilities would include: • Staff the IPE/ISS front office area. Greet incoming visitors and serve as information resource for study abroad opportunities and international UW community. • Work with UW study abroad office to promote programs and exchanges and assist students with matters pertaining to concurrent enrollment, credits, program applications, fiscal administration, international exchange students, etc. • Work with UW Office of International Students and Scholars to assist advisers with procedures related to U.S. immigration regulations for international students and scholars. • Provide general data entry, filing and computer support. The student should have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Assist one specific IPE or ISS staff member with tasks pertaining to his/her area of expertise. • Complete other duties as assigned. The IPE/ISS is now accepting applications for summer quarter. All student assistant assignments will require a 15 hour* per week commitment for at least three quarters. *Possibility of increased hours during the summer quarter. The rate of compensation is $8.25 per hour. To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please specifically express your interest or experience in any of the following areas: study abroad programs & exchanges or international student/scholar immigration regulations. Applications that do not specify interest or experience in one of these categories will not be considered. Deadline: please submit your application by May 7, 2008. Application materials can be sent or delivered to the Offices of International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) and International Students & Scholars (ISS) (ipe@u.washington.edu), room 459, Schmitz Hall. Temporary Hourly Student Assistant General Duties and Description: Requirements: Position is available immediately and will continue throughout the academic year. Need to be available and willing to work during some of the school breaks and work during summer quarter is desirable. Hourly wage varies depending on experience. For those who are interested, please send a copy of your resume to Hyun Kyoung at hjok2002@u.washington.edu no later than May 2nd 2008. Thank you. The ASUW Experimental College is hiring for five positions in the office. All five are positions that are to be filled for 11.5 months of the year, with two weeks off in September, and we're looking to have the positions hired by mid-may. Experimental College Accountant Experimental College Research Coordinator OpenTheGovernment.org is searching for either a Program Assistant or an Associate to help run a coalition addressing government transparency issues. OpenTheGovernment.org is a coalition of consumer and good government groups, environmentalists, library groups, journalists, labor and others united to make the federal government a more open place in order to make us safer, strengthen public trust in government, and support our democratic principles. It was founded in 2003 as a result of increased government secrecy. OpenTheGovernment.org has a small two-person staff serving a steering committee of 15 people representing members of coalition. The coalition operates with assistance of coalition members and paid consultants. The coalition’s goals are to: • Broaden the base of national, state and local organizations active on right to know and anti-secrecy issues. The current constituency base of nonprofit organizations, media allies, prominent citizens and others willing to respond to crises and advocate for the right to know is inadequate to meet today’s trend against openness. OpenTheGovernment.org is searching for the best fit for its small, two-person office. Depending upon a candidate’s qualifications, s/he may be considered for either the position of Associate or Program Assistant. This position reports to the Director. The Associate would have greater responsibility for developing and carrying out policy positions, including lobbying, and for coalition-building and strengthening activities, and fundraising. For more information, CLICK HERE. Take advantage of this great opportunity to work on campus, build professional skills for your resume, and help people with disabilities! I. Objective II. Responsibilities III. Qualifications IV. Time Commitment and Salary Position located in Seattle (On-Campus), WA For additional information, feel free to come to 171 Mary Gates Hall and speak to the current Gateway Associates. They will be happy to answer your questions about this position. We will be interviewing in May for a September start. This job posting closes on May 7th, 2008. OtherCeremony InformationStudents can receive up-to-date information about the ceremony by going to www.uwgraduation.com . Web Registration/OrderingHusky Stadium Ceremony participants must register and order tickets, pre-paid parking passes and apparel, May 5-May 25, through the Web Registration/Order Form located at www.uwgraduation.com . School/College or Departmental Ceremony participants must order apparel and/or parking passes via the web form listed above by May 25. Payment will be taken on-line. Visa, MasterCard, a debit card, or a valid checking account number will be accepted. Prices are: Bachelor apparel - $29.95 (purchase only), Masters apparel - $45.95 (purchase only), and Doctoral apparel - $55.95 (rental price). Additional Tassels - $5.00. Pre-paid parking permits - $10.00 (required for all ceremonies on June 14, or any graduation event which occurs during regular parking hours) Graduation vs. CommencementThere is a difference between signing up to officially graduate and signing up for the Commencement Ceremony. Graduation is the completion of degree requirements to earn a University of Washington diploma. To graduate and obtain a diploma, students need to fill out the proper paperwork from either the Office of Graduation and Academic Records (undergraduates) or The Graduate School (graduates). Please see Eligibility to Participate below, for more information. Commencement is the ceremony held every June to commemorate the achievement of the graduating students. To participate in the Commencement Ceremony, students must register via the Commencement Web Registration/Order Form at www.uwgraduation.com after completing their application to graduate. Eligibility to ParticipateBachelor Candidates: Students who earned a degree in Summer 2007, Autumn 2007, or Winter 2008, or have applied to graduate with a departmental advisor for Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 are eligible. Once the application for graduation has been completed and received by the Office of Graduation and Academic Records (206) 543-1803, the student will then be eligible to complete the Commencement Registration/Order Form. Master's, Doctoral or Professional Candidates: Graduates who earned their degrees in Summer 2007, Autumn 2007, or Winter 2008, or candidates who have a reasonable expectation of graduating in Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 are eligible to participate. Names Listed in Program: The Commencement program lists the names of graduates from Summer 2007 through Spring 2008. Note: Spring 2008 candidates must have either their Application to Graduate (Bachelors), Master's Degree Request (Master's) or Request for Final Exam (Doctoral) submitted and received by the appropriate office by the April 18th deadline in order to have their names listed. Summer 2008 graduates' names will be listed in the following year's program. Where: Prague, Czech Republic SPRING 2008 AWARD: THE EU AND CLIMATE CHANGE The European Union is considered to be at the forefront of addressing climate change in the international arena. Based on your research, discuss the EU's influence with regard to changing international attitudes towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as a global priority objective. Essays should be between 750 and 2500 words, excluding footnotes. First Prize $1,000 Prizes will be awarded for the best essays as judged by IA-Forum Editorial staff and a distinguished panel of judges. Winners and finalists may also be published on IA-Forum. More information can be found at Please read additional contest rules before applying. Use award research tips for links to organizations and books listings that can help start your paper. The deadline for this contest is May 31, 2008. International Affairs Forum (www.ia-forum.org) is a publication of the Center for International Relations, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization. Contact us at editor@ia-forum.org. Center for International Relations If you don't have any plans for the summer and want to travel abroad for
Here are the many reasons to consider attending and/or participating in the Q Center and GBLTC's 5th Annual Lavender Graduation: Graduate and celebrate all that is you and your people! Lavender Graduation is open to any student eligible, at any level (undergraduate or graduate/professional) for graduation in the 2007-2008 academic year. The Q Center and GBLTC host Lavender Graduation as a time for the UW multiply-positioned and complex queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving and allied people to come together to celebrate accomplishments of the last year and recognize our graduates. You do not have to be graduating or of a certain race, ethnicity, ability, religious affiliation, nationality, sexual or gender orientation to participate and/or attend the Lavender Graduation year end celebration. WHEN: Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Walker Ames Room If you are interested in walking in Lav Grad, please access the link below and fill out the information form! Hope to see you there. https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jms13/50395 The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Minority Advisory Committee (MAC) and the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is currently recruiting new members. The Advisory Committees are comprised of fifteen individuals who are appointed by the DSHS Secretary. The Political Science/LSJ/Jackson School Writing Center is now open in Gowen 105, to the left of the main Political Science office. We offer many resources to help you write better papers and are open weekdays, Monday and Wednesday 10am-3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 4 pm (with a break from 12-1) and Friday from 10 am to 1pm. We have undergraduate tutors ready to read your papers and talk with you about the elements of good writing. We can help you at every step of the writing process, from figuring out what the assignment is asking you to do to a final reading to polish your writing. If you want to make an appointment, call us at 616-3354 or stop by our office to sign up. We also offer useful paper handouts for students. These cover topics such as paper organization, final draft checklist, citing print sources, and punctuation. They can be found outside the Center and on our website (http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/ ). YOU can make an important difference by volunteering to be a student mentor to an incoming freshmen. The Office of Minority Affairs (OMA) & UW Alumni Association (UWAA) Mentor Program - Mentor Power for Success invites you to be a student mentor for Autumn 2008. As a student mentor, you will be paired with an incoming OMA freshmen and help them adjust to the rigors of college life in a fun and personal way. The Sharon Redeker Award for Public Service is named for the department's longtime Undergraduate Program Director and recognizes the achievements of graduating Political Science seniors who have performed exceptional service in internships, service learning and/or other forms of public service during their time at the University of Washington. You are cordially invited to the general meeting of the Pi Sigma Alpha, the |
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