Political Science Advising NewsletterJuly 2nd, 2007 |
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Important Dates
July 6th : Last day to apply for Summer 2007 graduation July 8th: Last day to add a Summer Full term or A term course July 11th: Last day to withdraw for Summer A term For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding Information Sessions/Workshops
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Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding
The New York City Urban Fellows Program introduces America’s finest college graduates to local
government and public service. The program was initiated in
1969, with the hope of offering aspiring public policymakers the
opportunity to grapple firsthand with contemporary urban issues. For eligibility and application information, check the fellowship flyer. Application deadline: January 11th, 2008.
Course Offerings
MTWTH 12:00-2:10, 5 W credits, SLN: 13624 Mike Henderson, 543-0585, mikh@u.washinqton.edu Office: CMU 341 Office hours: MW 9:00-9:40 & by appt. Description: Writing for Mass Media is designed not only to help students write better but to instruct them about the various ways professional writers communicate. The course will recognize that there are numerous and varied career opportunities to use communications skills and that those opportunities are and will be expanding. The course is a writing workshop, meaning that students will produce written work in and out of class on a regular basis. They also will be required to discuss writing during class sessions. Outside assignments will include writing to inform and persuade. Toward the end of the quarter students will practice writing cover letters and resumes with the goal of being prepared to present themselves in the job market. Grading: Students will not be graded for individual assignments. Instead, they will be apprised of their general grade progress at mid-quarter and at the end of the quarter. Grading by necessity will be subjective. Students who show considerable improvement and willingness to work and learn will receive the best grades. Classroom attendance will not be optional, and students who miss class sessions will be down-graded accordingly. Students also will be encouraged to read more widely and to build their spoken and written vocabularies. They will be given 10 vocabulary words each Wednesday and will be expected to return vocabulary sheets the following Wednesdays with the words defined and used in sentences. Students will be given folders for storing their work. At the end of the quarter the completed portfolios will be given to the students after the instructor has made a final review of progress. Please have a comprehensive, up-to-date dictionary and a copy of the Associated Press Stylebook.
What: 2-week seminar in the art and practice of poetry. When: September 8 - September 22, 2008. Where: UW Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island. Who: Anyone interested in poetry or the writing arts. Cost: $1250 for current UW students (includes instruction costs, housing and 3 meals/day). Credit: Five graded credits of ENGL 493 applied to AUTUMN QUARTER registration. The Department of English will sponsor a two-week seminar in the art and practice of poetry to be held Sept. 8 - Sept. 22 at the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island. There will be lecture and discussion, reading, critique, informal chat and solitary time for composition. Participants will be housed in student quarters at the marine station, and will take meals together in the dining hall. Leading the seminar will be Cody Walker and Catherine Wing, while possible guest speakers/poets include Rick Kenney (of the UW's creative writing program), Jason Whitmarsh (former managing editor of Verse), and Eric McHenry (poetry critic for The New York Times and Slate; author of Potscrubber Lullabies). All comers are welcome -- no experience is presumed, a wide range of experience is anticipated. Current UW students will earn 5 credits of ENGL 493 to be added to their AUTUMN schedules (this may affect final tuition, depending on how many credits a student registers for in Autumn Quarter). Application is by letter of inquiry to Cody Walker ( codyw@u.washington.edu ), accompanied by an application/information form (available in English Advising, A-2B Padelford, or downloadable from the program website ) Application deadline: August 17. Enrollment limit is 15 students, and acceptance will be on a rolling basis, so the sooner you can get your letter in the better. Students will be notified of acceptance within a week of submitting their applications. A non-refundable $250 deposit is due upon acceptance. The remaining $1000 will be due August 31. For further details and updates, including information on program directors Cody Walker and Catherine Wing, see the program webpage Information Sessions/Workshops
The UW Business School Undergraduate Programs Office is now running a prospective business student listserv. This email system will allow us to share information on a variety of topics that are relevant for someone planning for or considering applying to our program. Students may sign up by visiting: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/preba 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 .
Other
Bored to death this summer? Try the ASUW Experimental College ! You can sign up for a variety of classes ranging from Salsa Dancing - Street Style to Condos and Their Kin and even Hands-On Sushi Workshop . Give us a call at 206.68.LEARN or go online at www.exco.org to sign up. Below are new classes starting this summer to help you get started!
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