Political Science Advising NewsletterMay 21st, 2007 |
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Important Dates
May 24th: start of period II registration for Summer 2007. For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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In This Issue:
Information Sessions/Workshops
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Study Abroad Programs
Program Locations: El Salvador & Rwanda Application Deadline: September 21, 2007 Global Youth Connect , an international human rights organization, is
pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross
cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as El Salvador (January 1 -- January 13, 2008) This delegation will explore the roots of El Salvador ’s 12-year civil
war, the long-term impact of the war on Salvadoran society, and the
continued persistence of long-standing economic and social inequities
that have fueled conflict throughout this tiny nation’s
history. Delegation participants will come to understand current social,
political, and economic problems faced by Salvadoran society within a
broader historical context—including the impact of past and present U.S
foreign policies on the lives of Salvadorans. Delegation activities will
focus in particular on the efforts of human rights activists and youth to
recover from a tumultuous and devastating period of violence and
repression, and build a more just, equitable, and peaceful society. Rwanda (December 29, 2007 - January 13, 2008) This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how
this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, Application Deadline: September 21, 2007 How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-25 and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility. For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit our website Best wishes, Jennifer Kloes
"Crossed Identities and the Genealogy of Memory in Aotearoa" New Zealand is widely recognized for its progressive social, anti-proliferation, and environmental policies, but (as with any post-colonial society) its past bestowed a legacy of complex relationships and identity formations that continue to haunt the contemporary scene. This program, directed by Wendy Wiseman, alights on New Zealand as a site for exploring strategies of collective self-definition and representation of others within colonial and post-colonial contexts. Through the media of historical texts, post-colonial theory, artistic works, and social movements—in the stunning surroundings of New Zealand's North Island—we will explore issues of indigeneity, neo-colonialism and racism, collective memory, and overlapping identities that animate New Zealand's cultural landscape. This full-time academic program is open to students from all areas of study and all campuses, with no language requirement or minimum GPA. Students who are eligible for Federal Financial Aid may apply their aid to program expenses. For more information, please attend the information session, or contact the program director at waw3@u.washington.edu , or CHID International Programs at chidint@u.washington.edu .
Applications are still being accepted for the Autumn 2007 Ecology and Society in the Indian Himalaya Program. Full details are at our web site http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/ecologyprogram/Nainitaldesc.html Do you love the mountains? Are you curious to learn more about how people "do" the work of sustainability and development in the moutainous forests of the Himalaya? Do you get excited by the prospect of immersing yourself in a culture unlike your own? Then consider a quarter studying in the Kumaon Himalaya of India! The South Asia Studies Program is excited to offer the first UW study abroad program in the Indian Himalaya. In a unique partnership with the non-governmental organization, the Central Himalayan Rural Action Group ( CHIRAG ), UW students will study forest ecology, sustainable development and introductory or intermediate Hindi . The opportunity to do service learning extends the academic focus to subject areas of each students choosing. Students will live in groups of five in rented houses in the area near CHIRAG'S new Orakhan campus. The state and the region in which we will be studying and living is unique in the combination of extraordinary beauty, the ecological complexity, and the dynamic culture in the rural agricultural livelihood of the people of this region.
There are still a few spaces left in the Netherlands Ecological Design Study Tour. The trip is now just 2 weeks duration, from July 22 - Aug 2, and can be taken without credit/tuition. The fee is just $1400, which includes housing in Amsterdam. Through site visits, drawing and guest lectures we'll explore inspiring, innovative projects exemplifying ecological and humanistic architecture, landscape architecture and urban design, traveling by train and bicycle. Our focus will be on Amsterdam where we'll be based, with excellent access to Utrecht, Rotterdam, Delft and new towns on new land created from the sea. The Dutch have long been at the forefront of ecological urbanism and the trip will provide opportunities to see historical and contemporary projects, including provocative models for how we might cope with climate change. The trip is being led by Landscape Architecture Asst. Professor Nancy Rottle and Architect Paul Olson of Jones & Jones and we have a terrific core group of architecture, planning and landscape architecture grads and undergrads participating in the tour. For more information, visit the website: http://staff.washington.edu/vnl2/netherlands.shtml If you're interested in joining the group please contact Vanessa Lee by MAY 21: vnl.lee@gmail.com
Information Session - Study Abroad in Pudua and Venice in Spring 2008 Meet in the CHID lounge (Padelford - C-101) for an information session this Wednesday 23rd of May at 5 p.m. with Program Director Mona Modiano to discuss this new study abroad opportunity.
Course Offerings
3 credits Do You Wonder... Why race matters? How does the media influence our perceptions of others? What do my peers think about racism and sexism? What might a just, equal world look like? ... Powerful Questions, Many Answers COME EXPLORE THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WITH YOUR PEERS Go to http://depts.washington.edu/sswweb/idea/courses.html#SocWf215 for an ADD CODE application
ENGL 457: Pacific Northwest Literature Instructor: Dan Lamberton, English, Walla Walla College HSTAA 433: Writing the Region: A Documentary History of Pacific Northwest Identity Instructor: John Findlay, History, University of Washington Meetings: T, W, Th: 9:40-11:20 am, Sieg 225 During Summer Quarter 2007 you can take courses in the literature and history of the Pacific Northwest that feature visits by prominent writers associated with the region. These English and history courses meet together and share most readings,but have different assignments. ENGL 457 focuses on literary texts by historical and contemporary writers associated with the Pacific Northwest. HSTAA 433 examines the emergence of regional identity through diverse texts, beginning with Native stories and tracing different phases of development. Additionally, HSTAA 433 fulfills the Pacific Northwest history requirement for secondary-school teachers. Visiting Writers Summer 2007 All public readings listed below will be held in the Henry Art Gallery Auditorium. Heather McHugh (Poet, essayist, and translator, University of Washington) Thursday, June 28, 2:00 pm Debra Magpie Earling (Novelist and Professor of Native American Studies, University of Montana) Wednesday, July 11, 2:00 pm Kim Barnes (Memoirist and Novelist, University of Idaho) Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 pm Robert Wrigley (Poet and Essayist, University of Idaho) Tuesday, July 24, 2:00 pm Richard White (Historian of the American West, Stanford University) Thursday, August 2, 2:00 pm Marilynne Robinson (Author of Housekeeping and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead) Wednesday, August 15, 7:00 pm Classes begin June 26 and end August 16, 2007. For more information please visit or call the Department of History Undergraduate Advising Office, 318 Smith Hall, 206-543-5691, www.cspn.washington.edu or contact John Findlay at jfindlay@u.washington.edu . You can enroll online at www.summer.washington.edu . Funding support for this program comes from UW Summer Quarter, the Simpson Center for the Humanities, Michael J. Repass Endowment in Pacific Northwest History, the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest, and the Department of History.
Talks/Lectures
Come see our very own Secretary of State talk about elections and take questions from the audience. Secretary Reed will speak to engaging youth in voting! WHEN: Monday, May 21st, 3:30-4:30pm WHERE: HUB 309 COST: Free!
Health Alliance International, the Northwest Institute for Health Action Coalition (NIHAC), UW Global Health Resource Center, Global Exchange Seattle, and the Washington Fair Trade Commission present: "Democratizing the Global Economy" Presentation and Discussion with Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange MONDAY, May 21, 2007, 7pm Turner Auditorium, D-209 Described by The New York Times as the "Paul Revere of globalization's woes," Kevin Danaher is an exceptionally dynamic speaker. As Global Exchange's co-founder and Director of Public Education, Dr. Danaher has spoken at universities and for community organizations throughout the U.S. He has hosted a monthly radio show on international affairs for KPFA in Berkeley, California, and he conducts workshops on globalization issues. Dr. Danaher believes that a renewed commitment to social justice and human rights is essential for eliminating terrorism. A longtime critic of the so-called "free trade" agenda, Danaher explains how the US must work harder than ever with other countries to reduce poverty and inequality if we want the cooperation of the world's people in ending terrorism. Dr. Danaher is also the author and/or editor of 11 books, including his latest, Democratizing the Global Economy. For directions, please visit http://depts.washington.edu/hsnews/maps.html
Sylvia Wairimu Kang'ara, Assistant Professor at the University of Washington will give a presentation next Thursday, May 24th, 2007 on " Property Rights in Africa During Emergencies ." The talk will take place in room 202 of Communications Hall from 3:30-5:00 (5/24). Please join us!
Thursday, May 31st, 3:30-5pm, Communication 120, University of Washington Sheila Coronel, Director, Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism, Columbia University . Old and new media have played important roles in anti-dictatorship movements in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. Since then, urban-based social movements have been adept at using new media technologies, including the Internet and mobile phones, to form networks, mobilize constituencies and reach out to citizens, including those overseas. But the new media have also created a divide between those who have access to them and those who don't. 12:00-1:30pm, brown bag with grad students. Topic: "Media and democratic transitions in Southeast Asia." A talk that would look both at media structures (ownership and regulation) and content; examine the rise -- and dominance -- of television; and ask whether or not the media contribute to democratization. Bio: Sheila S. Coronel is currently director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Before that, she was head of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, an independent organization that produced trailblazing investigations, including a series of exposes that led to the fall of Philippine president Joseph Estrada in 2001. In 2003, she was given the Ramon Magsaysay Award for "leading a groundbreaking collaborative effort to develop investigative journalism as a critical component of democratic discourse in the Philippines." Coronel is also featured in a Frontline/PBS special on slain journalists.
Information Sessions/Workshops
Wednesday, May 23, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 389 Mary Gates Hall, Third Floor Auditorium 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 who have been involved in the Fulbright process, and the UW scholarship and fellowship advising staff. The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for United States students to undertake international graduate study, advanced research and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. The Fulbright was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. If you are: (1) A U.S. citizen -- (International students interested in the Fulbright Program must apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices. 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 young professional or artist, (3) Are thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad,and (4) Are in good health. You could be one of more than 1,100 candidates who receive a Fulbright grant each year to go overseas. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program operates in more than 140 countries worldwide and grants are available in all fields of study. For detailed information on your eligibility, awards available, and the application process, please review the pages on this website ( www.fulbrightonline.org ) If you are an undergraduate student or have recently graduated with a bachelors degree, contact: Mona Pitre-Collins, UW Fulbright Program Adviser, mpitre@u.washington.edu Vega Subramaniam, UW Fulbright Program Adviser, vega@u.washington.edu 120 Mary Gates Hall, Undergraduate Scholarship Office, Center for Experiential Learning
Representatives from The Washington State Legislature Internship Program are recruiting on the UW campus Informational meetings will be held in Gowen 1A Monday May 21st at 3:00 and Tuesday May 22nd at 3:00 Undergraduates from ALL MAJORS are encouraged to apply in October 2007 and participate in this program Winter quarter 2008. Those accepted to the program will spend winter quarter 2008 in Olympia and work closely with members of the State House of Representatives or Senate. In addition to their work in these offices, students participate in weekly academic seminars and have the opportunity to shadow important state officials or travel to Victoria BC to visit British Columbia's Legislative Assembly. Students also take part in a mock budget exercise, a mock hearing and a mock floor debate. This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain insight into state politics and experience how policy and laws are created in Washington State. Nearly every student who has interned in the Legislature rates this internship as one of the best undergraduate experiences they've participated in regard to their education and professional development. Please visit the website for more information.
Join ASUW Women's Action Commission, UW Women's Center, and Home Alive for a self-defense workshop. We will be having a discussion around self-defense, violence and oppression, myths and stereotypes, exploring awareness, learning to use your body as a self-defense tool, and boundary setting. Everyone from all experiences and abilities are welcome. Cunningham Hall (Women's Center) Conference Room Thursday, May 24 6-8:30pm More information: asuwomn@u.washington.edu Other
Tom Dobbs (played by Robin Williams), comedic host of a political talk show - a la Bill Maher and Jon Stewart - runs for President of the US as an independent candidate who, after an issues-oriented campaign and an explosive performance in the final debate, gets just enough votes to win. Trouble is he owes his victory to a computer glitch in the national touch-screen voting system marketed by Delacroy, a private company with a rising stock price. To protect their fortune, Delacroy executives want to keep the glitch a secret, but one programmer, Eleanor Green, wants Dobbs to know the truth. Can she get to him? WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 5:30pm WHERE: Smith 120 COST: Free!
Summer 2007: 7th Annual Tyree Scott Freedom School *Monday August 6th-Saturday August 11th* 9:30am-4:00pm each day, Location TBA Freedom School is for youth ages 15-21 to learn about racism and work to undo it. We spend 6 days together taking field trips around the city to learn about the history of organizing for justice in Seattle, learning about community organizing, and listening to elders in our community. We learn about why people are poor and critically look at the education system, the media, and the criminal justice system. We come together to create change and share culture Freedom School is free to attend and lunch is provided. It is important that everyone stays the entire time. If you would like to be part of this year's freedom school please fill out the application and mail it in (814 NE 40th St, Seattle WA, 98105) or email it to mwilbert@afsc.org or fax to 206-632-0976. Application Deadline: Monday July 23rd Do you have questions? Call or email Megan Wilbert at (206) 632-0500 x15 or mwilbert@afsc.org Freedom School is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee Pacific Northwest Region, Village of Hope, and People's Institute Northwest. Freedom schools were an important part of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1964, thousands of students attended Freedom Schools in Mississippi. Freedom Schools taught Black students who were excluded from public schools because of racism. They learned about Black history and the philosophy of the Civil Rights Movement, along with reading and math. Today most schools continue to teach a racist version of history and students have to go elsewhere to learn about their cultural histories. The 2007 Seattle Freedom School and freedom schools across the country in Oakland, Duluth, Philadelphia, and Farrell work to provide young people with an education that speaks to their lives and gives them the skills to organize for justice.
Career Services
The 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 .
Volunteer Work
During fall of 2007 over 6,000 new freshman and transfer students are expected to descend on the UW campus. Dawg Daze, a campus wide festival packed with over 200 exciting events is designed to provide opportunities for interaction, community building, and fun. One of the most important contributions to the success of Dawg Daze is our staff of amazing volunteers, which include both Dawg Daze Leaders and Dawg Daze Team Captains. In the past, our most successful volunteers have been involved with campus clubs and organizations and once again we hope to have volunteers who are actively involved on campus. Dawg Daze is an opportunity for you to represent your organization on a campus wide level and be involved in creating a warm and welcoming environment that connects students to the UW community. Dawg Daze Leader Benefits:
Dawg Daze Leader Duties and Expectations: Being willing to help in a variety of different ways that includes, but is not limited to:
Training: Dawg Daze Leaders are required to attend one day of Dawg Daze Leader Fall Training: **Friday September 14th, 9:00am-3pm (Pizza Lunch included)** Volunteers must be willing to volunteer for a minimum of 10-15 hours, spread throughout the week of Dawg Daze Want more information? Attend one of our informational Sessions in Mary Gates 191A!
Applications are DUE Friday, June 1st by 5:00pm. Applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://depts.washington.edu/dawgdaze/volunteers/
Want more information about a new leadership opportunity within the ranks of Dawg Daze Volunteers called Dawg Daze Team Captain? Keep reading...! 2007 Dawg Daze Team Captain The Dawg Daze Team Captain is a new position that is designed to utilize the experience and leadership ability of returning Dawg Daze Leaders. Team Captains will serve as the point person for their team of fellow Dawg Daze Leaders. The Team Captains are held responsible for the tasks delegated to their particular team and will also serve as liaisons between the Volunteer Coordinator and the Dawg Daze Leaders on their team. Benefits of being a Team Captain:
Expectations of Team Captains:
Training: Team leaders are required to attend both days of Dawg Daze Leaders training: **Tuesday, September 19th, 9:00am-3:00pm (pizza lunch included)** **Wednesday, September 20th, 12pm-3pm (pizza lunch included)** Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Who is eligible to be a Team Captain? A: Any person who has been a Dawg Daze Leader in the past [2003, 2004, 2005 and/or 2006] Q: How do I apply to be a Team Captain? A: Fill out the application for Returning Dawg Daze Leaders and answer the questions concerning Team Captains Q: How many Team Captains will be selected? A: Although the exact number has yet to be determined, in all likelihood, there will be approximately between 6 and 10 team captains selected Q: If I apply to be a Team Captain, but am not selected can I still return as a Dawg Daze Leader? A: Yes! We definitely need significant number of returning Dawg Daze Leaders, and your experience and knowledge is still a very critical part of our success as a team. Want more information? Attend one of our informational Sessions listed above. Applications are DUE Friday, June 1st by 5:00pm. Applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://depts.washington.edu/dawgdaze/volunteers/
U-CALL (the University Community After-hours Listening Line) is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate listeners to staff the line. To be eligible, you must be an enrolled student (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) during the 07-08 school year. Additionally, academic credit may be available to some students through departmental fieldwork/internship opportunities (PSYCH 497, etc). To learn more about U-CALL as a volunteering opportunity, please attend one of these informal information sessions: May 22 (Tuesday), 4:30-5:20 PM; Savery Hall 153 May 29 (Tuesday), 3:30-4:20 PM; Savery Hall 211 If not able to attend one of these sessions, you can fill out an application form online: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/chanman/37444?solstice_selected _button=btn_30f644063e4143a2fdf630ebe3b3422b_1 Applications must be turned in by June 1, 2007. For more information, contact Chris Chan, U-CALL program coordinator, with any specific questions about volunteering with U-CALL at (206) 221-7817 or chanman@u.washington.edu . See this link for a brief description of U-CALL: http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/ucall InternshipsLG Electronics Corporation offers a study-abroad internship program in Korea. Each year many students from the United States, and around the world, come to LG for an opportunity to intern, and catch an inside glimpse of one of the fastest growing markets in Asia. These students come from a variety of backgrounds; each with different interests, abilities, and talents. As they have worked here, they have learned first hand the dynamic (and often times, demanding) Korean business world, its culture, and language. LG Electronics would like to make this wonderful opportunity available to any student (Korean or otherwise) who would be interested to intern for the coming summer, fall, or winter semesters. Considering that their shoe-string student budgets may be a bit tight, LG Electronics can provide, and compensate for: 1. Travel Cost to and from Korea 2. Housing, and food costs during their stay 3. A monthly stipend of 1,000,000 \ (Approx. U.S. $1,000) Students- especially those who have interest in business- should take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to build their resume, further their education, and get a jump start on their career. For more information, or if you have any question, please email Lim Sang-eun, Human Resources Planning Gr, at dac_recruiter@lge.com
Join a fast growing and innovative non-profit working on the most important environmental issue of our generation - global climate change . Climate Solutions is a research and advocacy group whose mission is to accelerate practical and profitable solutions to global warming. In partnership with a wide array of business, farm, government, and civic interests, Climate Solutions is building the foundations for a new, sustainable prosperity in the Pacific Northwest . Visit www.climatesolutions.org for more information. 1 - Legislative Intern Duties/Responsibilities: • Help coordinate constituent meetings with key legislative targets • Build relationships with existing and potential coalition partners in target districts • Identify and recruit grassroots activists in target districts and assist with activist trainings • Assist campaign team by staffing outreach events • Provide general administrative support Qualifications: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently • Comfortable with public speaking • Basic computer skills Additional Details: • This internship is an unpaid, part-time position during the summer 2007 quarter. • This position will be located in either Seattle or Olympia . • It is anticipated that this position will begin on June 18, 2007. To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume via email to Meagan Dixon: Meagan@climatesolutions.org ( Please put Legislative Intern in the subject line ). The closing date for this position is Friday, June 8. Resumes submitted after that date may not be accepted.
2 - Campaign Organizer Internship Duties/Responsibilities: • Help coordinate grassroots actions around the launch of a major public outreach campaign • Build relationships with existing and potential coalition partners • Identify and recruit grassroots ambassadors and assist with ambassador trainings • Assist in developing strategy and organizing plan for youth outreach program • Provide general administrative support Qualifications: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently • Comfortable with public speaking • Basic computer skills Additional Details: • This internship is an unpaid, part-time position during the summer 2007 quarter. • This position will be located in either Seattle or Olympia . • It is anticipated that this position will begin on June 18, 2007. To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume via email to Meagan Dixon: Meagan@climatesolutions.org ( Please put Campaign Organizer in the subject line ). The closing date for this position is Friday, June 8. Resumes submitted after that date may not be accepted. Job Offerings
If you would like to help your peers become better writers while enhancing your own writing skills, apply to be a Political Science/JSIS/LSJ Writing Tutor. The Political Science Department is now accepting applications from outstanding undergraduate writers in Political Science and LSJ to work as tutors in the Political Science/Jackson School/LSJ Writing Center. Tutors work one-on-one with students and may lead writing workshops on various topics. They also make brief announcements about the Center to classes and carry out other administrative tasks. Tutors attend workshops held in early fall quarter to learn how to teach writing. Tutors may choose to earn either 3 un-graded credits of Political Science 499 for each quarter they work in the Center or an hourly wage of at least $8.47 per hour. Tutors are classified as hourly academic student employees. See http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/laborrel/contracts/uaw/addons/ for more information. Eligibility: Junior or senior standing in Political Science or LSJ with strong verbal and writing skills. Preference is given to students who are able to work in the Center for the full academic year. Tutors work each quarter for an average of six hours per week. How to Apply: Print the application or pick up one at the Poli Sci Advising office in Smith 215 or the LSJ Advising Office in Gowen 42. Submit your application by Monday, May 21, 2007 to the Political Science Department Office in Gowen 101. Include this form and
We will contact applicants for an interview. Hiring decisions will be made by June 6. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Scheideman, the Writing Center Director, at writdir@u.washington.edu or 616-3354 The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring writing tutors for the 2007-08 academic year. OWRC supports UW students with their writing and research projects and is open Sunday-Thursday. More information about the center and its mission are available at http://depts.washington.edu/owrc We are currently seeking: 1) qualified writing tutors who can join our weekly schedule as well as 2) substitute writing tutors who can pick up extra shifts during busy periods and/or step in when one of our regular tutors need an afternoon or evening off. This is a part-time job opportunity that offers great experience for students interested in teaching, training, coaching, or counseling careers. All majors are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for summer tutoring may be available as well. Job Description: Peer tutors will provide one-on-one feedback to students seeking help on their writing projects. These projects can include essays, research papers, and other course assignments as well as application letters and personal statements. Because the OWRC supports students from all academic departments on campus, tutors will be trained to provide feedback on a wide range of assignments. However, we are also seeking tutors from a wide variety of academic majors. Tutors will work with Odegaard reference librarians to help students with information research necessary for their writing projects. Additional duties may include entering information into the OWRC database, assisting with marketing, and developing and delivering in-class workshops. This job provides excellent preparation for training, counseling, or teaching careers Requirements: - Ability to work afternoons and/or evenings - Excellent writing and oral communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with other tutors, the writing center director, faculty members, and reference librarians. Desired Qualities: - Experience as a tutor, mentor, teacher, facilitator, or coach - Ability to work the full academic year - Ability to clearly articulate and model basic writing conventions - Able to use a variety of approaches to diagnose and problem-solve - Experience working with ESL students is a plus Wage: - Starting wage for undergraduate tutors is $8.50+ an hour. - Starting wage for graduate tutors is $15.00+ an hour - Work study students may be able to earn more. This position is open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will notify applicants of decisions approximately one week after being called in for an interview. To Apply: Please submit (1) a cover letter describing your qualifications and why you want to be a tutor, (2) a current resume or cv and (3) a writing sample (no more than 5 pages please; a class assignment is fine) to: owrc@u.washington.edu Applications may also be submitted in person to our center which is located in Room 326, Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Notes: This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu .
We are looking for a creative, tech-savvy individual. Applicant must have some PHP and database skills. The designer will work with eight other wicked-awesome students trying to make their non-profit organization better. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to create playlists for the land called “Office” to hear. The ASUW Experimental College Webmaster is responsible for maintaining and updating the EC website on a daily basis. This includes maintaining the database, coding, designing, and troubleshooting technical office problems. We invite you to come and join the lightbulb! Title: Computer Tech/Webmaster Reports to: EC Director Hours: 19.483/week Job Responsibilities are:
Qualifications are:
Applications due on May 30th by 5 PM at the ExCo office - HUB G-10. Please include a current resume along with your application.
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