Political Science Advising NewsletterSeptember 17th, 2007 |
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Important Dates
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Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding Workshops/Information Sessions
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Study Abroad ProgramsNow that Autumn is almost upon us, have you thought about what you're going to do next Spring? If studying abroad is on your list, why not think about Spring in London or Rome! Coincidentally, applications are currently being accepted for the English Department's London and Rome programs for Spring 2008. Dates, classes, and program fees vary slightly between programs, so be sure to check the information available on the Department Study-Abroad webpage. For information on Spring in London, click here For information on Spring in Rome, click here
Scholarships/Fellowships/FundingApplications are invited for the 2007-2008 Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing Fellowship. WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety of communication products for general audiences about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related science and technology. The fellow would work closely with the WSG Science Writer, other WSG staff, and the instructor of the UW's science writing courses. One candidate per quarter during the 2007-08 academic year will be selected for the fellowship, which will provide a stipend of $1,000 for a quarter. Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Applicants for the fall fellowship should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter, outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at by Oct. 1, 2007. The selection committee will review applications and select the fall quarter fellow to begin as soon as possible, preferably by Oct. 10. Deadline: Monday, October 1, 2007 Course OfferingsA new evening section of Intermediate
Spanish is available to all students this autumn. The $1,070 course
fee is payable separately to UW Educational Outreach. SPAN 201 (VLPA) Intensive practice in speaking, reading and writing.
Review of Spanish grammar. Oral practice based on literary and cultural
readings.
Prerequisite: either SPAN 103, SPAN 123, SPAN 134, score of Register for SPAN 201, 5 credits
Gen. Studies 391: Research Exposed! Approaches to Inquiry
Click here for the Undergraduate Research Program (URP) schedule and consider registering for an amazing class! For registration info, click here. Questions? Email the Undergraduate Research Program.
Workshops/Information SessionsLooking for funding to support your Graduate School tuition or thesis? Need to find support to attend a conference or seminar? Interested in studying or doing research abroad? Applying to Graduate School for the first time? The Grants and Funding Information Service (GFIS) offers quarterly workshops free of charge to UW graduate students and applicants to UW graduate departments covering methods of searching for funding available outside the university. Undergraduates who will be applying to graduate school are also encouraged to attend. Workshop #1: To register for workshops, email gfis@u.washington.edu with your name,department, and preferred workshop dates. It is generally most helpful to attend an Introduction to Searching Workshop and then a Database Searching Workshop, though individuals are encouraged to attend any workshop that fits their individual needs. The full schedule is available on the web site.
ASIS&T Pacific Northwest and ASIST&T University of Washington are pleased to invite you to: InfoCamp 2007 - a BarCamp conference for information architecture, libraries, user experience design, interaction design, usability, user-centered design, and information science research. InfoCamp will be held October 13th and 14th, 9am-6pm at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, and is open to all professionals and students interested in user-centered information and design issues. This event will feature a flexible format with no pre-set session schedule, except for the keynote and plenary sessions at the beginning and end of the conference. Session topics will be decided at the start of the conference by the attendees, and any attendee can sign up to present in any slot. Presenters will have a chance to preview their topic at the main stage to everyone before each session. The philosophy of this event is “no spectators!” Everyone in attendance will be encouraged to participate, attendees should come prepared to present on a topic of interest regardless of how developed the ideas are. Whiteboards, projectors and screens will be provided as attendees bring laptops, PowerPoint slides, posters or just some wacky ideas to present in order to generate a discussion with the community. This is a great opportunity for attendees to get feedback and ideas from a group of people with similar interests and create connections within their professional community. An opening and closing speaker will be predetermined by the event committee, but all other presentations will be given just-in-time by InfoCamp attendees. We are actively looking for volunteers for this event. Volunteering is a great way to meet people and get the most out of your InfoCamp experience, especially for students. Please email Rachel Elkington to volunteer. For more information, and to register for this event, visit our event website.
InternshipsSimple Majority for Our Local Schools is looking for an undergraduate to help (15-25 hrs a week) with communications and research, starting ASAP through Election Day. We are looking for an intern to help our Communications team research the impact failed levies have on Washington State School Districts. This is a substantial research project. Job Duties Required Skills Simple Majority for Our Local Schools is working to pass EHJR 4204, a statewide referendum making it so school levies in Washington State can pass with a 50% simple majority, rather than the current 60% supermajority required.
For more information on the campaign, please visit the web site.
We are currently looking for an intern to join a fast paced campaign to expand light rail, replace vulnerable bridges and improve transportation in the Puget Sound region. The Roads and Transit plan will be before voters in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties on November 6th. It is a comprehensive plan that is supported by business, environmental and labor leaders in the Puget Sound region. This internship will provide an inside look into a high energy political campaign and provide opportunities to learn first hand how a ballot measure campaign is waged. Duties and responsibilities include: Dates: We are looking for someone to start immediately and work through the November Election. For more information on the campaign, please visit web site.
Do you want to help Seattle youth develop the tools they need to become empowered citizens? Are you interested in experimenting with the potential of the Internet to offer young people new options for political self-expression and engagement? Are you looking for an internship that will let you apply your skills in the community, and establish connections to people in education, non-profits, and city government? This coming Autumn quarter, the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement (CCCE) will host its internship/seminar class, "Becoming Citizens: Engaging Youth in Politics," which provides opportunities for UW students to learn about and participate directly in youth civic education in the Seattle community. Becoming Citizens students will work at a variety of internships. Many will be helping to implement the CCCE's newest civic project—the Seattle Youth Commons, an online environment being designed to foster political participation among Seattle youth. Youth Commons interns will work with an organization in Seattle to help youth begin using the technology. Computer and Internet knowledge is NOT required. Other interns will be participating directly in youth programs, such as the YMCA's Mayor's Youth Council, City Year's City Heroes program, and in public school civics classrooms. In addition to their internships, through a weekly seminar students in Becoming Citizens will be introduced to the latest data on youth political participation. You can enroll in Becoming Citizens through the Pipeline program (for Education credits), or as a Political Science or Communication internship. There are several credit options (2-5) based on how much time you want to dedicate to the internship. If you're interested in enrolling, or if you have questions, contact the instructor, Chris Wells.
Job Offerings
Catalyst Client Services and the Seattle Public Schools provide the school district with highly motivated and technically skilled college students to perform computer support. The partnership works out well for all parties, as the schools get the IT support they need for a fraction of market cost, and the college students get excellent learning opportunities, technical experience, references for their resumes, flexible hours, and good pay (for a college job). Catalyst is looking for qualified applicants to work in the Seattle Public Schools for the 2007-08 school year. For detailed information on requirments and to apply visit the web site.
RepNation is searching for Current TV Brand Ambassadors. The Brand Ambassador position is a paid part time position perfect for undergraduate students. Our client, Current TV, is an innovative consumer-driven television network created for and by the public. Brand ambassadors will promote Current TV through various marketing functions. As a Campus Ambassador, you will cultivate valuable, hands-on resume building experience, including: Targeted marketing strategy development Current TV Campus Ambassador responsibilities will include: Teams will consist of two students from each campus. Program kicks off early October and continues through the end of the quarter. Campus Ambassadors will be expected to work ten to fifteen hours each week To apply, click here.
OtherThe organizers of Dawg Daze are looking for students like you to participate in the Student Experience Showcase 2007 on September 25. The intent of this event is to showcase to new students how they might make the most out of their UW experience as undergraduates. Current undergraduates who are engaged in research, or are participating in active learning outside of the classroom are the very best advocates for how to make the most of this big place. We are looking for current students who are actively engaged in leadership, their communities, academic research or academically-oriented student groups on campus who are interested in participating in this event. Date: Tuesday, September 25 Participating students would be expected to have a poster or some sort of visual display and would need to be on hand to talk about their work, how they got involved, what the benefits are with new students for 2 hours. Please take a look at the attached flyer and respond by September 19th. Email Kathryn Farmer and include a description of your work and whether its research, leadership, community work, etc. Kathryn will confirm your participation.
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