Political Science Advising NewsletterAugust 20th, 2007 |
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Important Dates
For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding Workshops/Information Sessions
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Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding
The Undergraduate Research Program is pleased to announce the Levinson Emerging Scholars Program! This unique program supports talented and highly motivated UW juniors and seniors who want to pursue creative and highly independent research in genetics, neuroscience, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, and related fields in the life sciences. For more information, please visit our web site. For questions please contact urp@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-4282.
Workshops/Information Sessions
BA in Architectural Studies Information Session August 23rd, Thursday, 1pm Gould 100 Learn about the undergraduate architecture program and how to prepare to apply. RSVP at jjoichi@u.washington.edu
Hello pre-law students, Chanira Reang Sperry and I are available to meet with you to review your personal statements, diversity statements and addendums for law school. We can also meet with you during the brainstorm stage to help you think of ideas for your statements. Since it usually takes longer to read, review and discuss your writing, please REQUEST A ONE-HOUR APPOINTMENT rather than the usual 30 minute meeting. To make an appointment, call our front desk staff at 206-543-2550. They keep our calendars for us. We do not make appointments via email. Peg Cheng & Chanira Reang Sperry Pre-Law Advisers Gateway Center - Undergraduate Advising University of Washington
Course Offerings
This year the Near Eastern Languages and Civilization department is offering Elementary Uzbek, Elementary Uighur, Elementary Kazakh, Intermediate and Advanced Uighur. Elementary Uighur and Uzbek may fulfill the FL requirement. Spaces are still available in all classes! TKIC 417: Elementary Uighur, 5 credits Instructor: Hamit Zakir MWF 8:30-9:50 DEN 213 This course is the first quarter of the Elementary Uighur series. Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Uighur. Uighur is the dominant language in Xin Chiang province in northwestern China. Includes acquisition of Uighur Arabic alphabet, general phonological rules, and basic grammar. Practice in reading, listening, and oral comprehension. Why else would you get up so early? The Elementary Uighur series [TKIC 417, 418, 419] will fulfill the Foreign Language requirement. TKIC 411: Elementary Uzbek, 5 credits Instructor: Ilse Cirtautas TTh 9:30-11:50AM DEN 213 Emphasis on the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening. Course materials include grammar, workbook and dialog booklet. All materials are available on audiotapes. No prior knowledge of Uzbek required. The Elementary Uzbek series [TKIC 411, TKIC 412 and TKIC 413] will fulfill the Foreign Language requirement. TKIC 414: Elementary Kazakh, 3 credits Instructor: Ilse Cirtautas TTh 2:30-3:50PM DEN 213 Students will be introduced to the oral and written Kazakh literature. The class will emphasize all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A native Kazakh speaker will be available for conversation practice. No prior knowledge of Kazakh or other Turkic languages is required. Please note that the TKIC 414, TKIC 415, and TKIC 416 course sequence is 3 credits each [9 credits total] and will NOT fulfill the Foreign Language requirement, but may count as VLPA credit. Have you studied Uighur before? Try these exciting courses! TKIC 427: Intermediate Uighur, 5 credits MWF, 10:30-11:50 Instructor: Hamit Zakir DEN 213 Prereq: TKIC 419 or equivalent with permission of instructor Contact instructor for information on placement. TKIC 237: Advanced Uighur, 5 credits MWF, 1:30-2:20 Instructor: Hamit Zakir DEN 213 Prereq. TKIC 429 or equivalent with permission of instructor Contact instructor for more information.
Greetings! This coming fall, the UW Career Center is proud to again offer our popular class, Navigating Career Options. Description: Are you trying to choose a major or career direction? How do majors & careers connect? Need help finding an internship or job searching? About to graduate & not sure what to do? Confused yet? Join in an exploration of career options and learn how to navigate your course through the vast domain of career possibilities and job search strategies. Connect your academic & life experiences to your future career. Here’s a sample of the tools, activities & topics we’ll cover: exploring Dependable Strengths, Strong Interest Inventory (interests), Myers Briggs Type Indicator (personality), values, RoadTrip Nation, UW Catalyst (portfolios), informational interviewing, career events, in-class group work, individual career counseling appointments, job search preparation & practice, mock interviewing + more! Course Information: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:50am Mary Gates Hall 295 3 credits [CR/NC] SLN: 13640 Instructor: Patrick Chidsey, Sr. Career Counselor, UW Career Center Course info: http://courses.washington.edu/ccsnco/index.html Questions? Please contact Patrick at chidsey@u.washington.edu or 206.543.0535 or 134 Mary Gates Hall.
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 .
You Have Talent. We Have Opportunity. The Evergreen Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, in collaboration with Puget Sound area local, county, state and federal government agencies, is sponsoring a career fair for individuals interested in government jobs. Unlike some recruitment fairs, this one is sponsored by the hiring agencies themselves. The event is scheduled for October 29, 2007 between 10 AM and 4 PM PT at the Seattle Center's Northwest Rooms. Click here to sign up for the fair, for a list of employers scheduled to attend the event, and for information on directions and parking. The event is free for job seekers. Tammy Pitre Outreach and Diversity Recruitment Personnel Services Division Washington State Department of Personnel 360-664-6261
InternshipsWorld Affairs Council in Seattle is offering quarterly unpaid internships for up to 15 internationally-minded students in the Puget Sound Community. Our interns commit 12-15 hours per week during our office business hours (9am-5pm, Monday - Friday) for 10-12 weeks (3 months). Our interns gain valuable hands on skills and perform basic office tasks plus special projects, which vary depending on the department. In the past, special projects have included accompanying high-level international delegates to their meetings in Seattle, writing grants, and co-creating international curriculum for local schools. Whether your interest is in applying what you have learned in your international affairs class, tweaking your office skills and resume, or finding out about the inner workings of a not-for-profit, there are lots of opportunities for you at the World Affairs Council! And what's more, after you complete your internship, you will receive a complementary one year membership plus receive monthly newsletters with job, intern, and volunteer opportunities. The World Affairs Council in Seattle has five departments which include Development, Membership, International Visitor Program, Community Program, Global Classroom, and Administration. If you are interested in applying, please take some time to review the website at www.world-affairs.org. To submit your resume and cover letter online click here.
A position is available for a Campaign Outreach Coordinator for Steve Sundquist, a candidate for the Seattle School Board. This is a paid position, about 25 hours a week from now through the general election in November. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a local campaign especially for an individual interested in politics and public education. This is a paid position and will require 25+ hours per week. Hours are somewhat flexible. Position Responsibilities: Qualifications: Compensation N.B: in order to receive credits, the intern must work for at least 15 hours/week over a period of 10 weeks. For more about Steve Sundquist's campaign click here.
Job OfferingsAre you looking for a great part-time job? Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) at the University of Washington is looking for Tutors in all academic disciplines. SAAS needs to hire 45 hourly employees for the upcoming academic year. For more information, please call (206) 543-2427 or visit our web site. List of available positions: 1. SKILL BUILDING TUTORS NEEDED 2. TUTORS NEEDED- VARIOUS ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
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