Political Science Advising NewsletterJanuary 26th, 2009 |
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Important DatesPOLITICAL SCIENCE ADVISING OFFICE HOURS:
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In This Issue:Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Grants
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Study Abroad Programs
CHID will be holding a series of Information Sessions to share information about our summer programs with potential traveler/learners in Padelford C-101 in the coming weeks. We have interdisciplinary classes in South America! Asia! and Europe!
Info Sessions
Career Discovery Week is here! January 26th - 30th. Careers will be discovered with more than 150 workshops, panel presentations, networking events and fairs. It's the largest event of its kind in the country-literally hundreds of UW alumni and friends volunteer to return to all three UW campuses and assist their fellow Huskies with career development. Who Should Attend Career Discovery Week? Overwhelmed by the feast of majors available for you to choose from? Daunted by the challenge of putting that major to good use after graduation? Ready for a fresh start after an unsatisfying stint in the workforce? Career Discovery Week can help. Whether you simply need to freshen your resume or need specifics on teaching middle school science, there's surely an event for you. Heck, we'll even help you retire! For additional information on the over 150 sessions being offered across
all three campuses during Career Discovery Week, as well as the
opportunity to create your own customized Career Discovery Week scheduled
using the myCDW tool, please visit www.careerweek.washington.edu .
Each week, the UW Career Center offers workshops addressing career-related topics (how to write a resume and cover letter, how to have a successful interview). With the exception of the two-days "Dependable Strengths" seminar, all workshops are free. Details about the workshops and the weekly calendar of events can be found here . You may also check out internships and career positions on HuskyJobs . All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted. Approximately 50 minutes long, workshops are generally held during the afternoon at the UW Career Center throughout Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. See calendar for dates and times.
For workshop descriptions go to - http://careers.washington.edu/students/workshopsandclasses
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 4:30 - 6:20pm 216 Denny Hall Love studying Political Science but wondering what kind of job you can get after graduation? Listen to our five panelists talk about their careers in law, political consulting, public policy, government and other professions. Find out how they got started and take the opportunity to find out how you can achieve your unique career aspirations too. *Colby Underwood, Underwood Consulting, LLC, Seattle *Westley Foster, Tribal Coordinator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ecosystems, Tribal and Public Affairs, Seattle *Sarah Schacht, Executive Director, Knowledge As Power, Seattle *Joshua Schaer, Attorney at Law, The Law Offices of James Egan, LLC, Seattle; Councilmember, Issaquah City Council *John Wyble, Moxie Media, Seattle
Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students: You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students understand the 1098T tax form, the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge. Below are the class schedules:
Tax 101 for Non US Resident and International Students: Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help Non US Resident and international students understand the tuition accounts or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge. Below are the class schedules:
Questions about the classes: Please call 206-221-2621 or 206-221-5950. Any tax questions: Please call 206-221-2609 or e mail taxquest@u.washington.edu
Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Grants
Applications for the University of Washington Retirement Association scholarships are due on February 2, 2009 . The University of Washington Retirement Association will offer up to four scholarships of at least $3,000 for UW students (undergraduate or graduate) studying toward careers that focus on aging-related research or provision of services to older adults. Awards are based on demonstrated promise and financial need. Awards are credited to student accounts in Spring 2009. Applications are available on-line. Print the application form. Applications, including additional information requested, must be complete to be considered. Deadline for receipt of applications is February 2, 2009. Submit complete applications to Scholarship Services Office, Room 172 Schmitz Hall. Questions? Contact the UWRA office by emailing retiremt@u.washington.edu or by calling 206-543-8600.
The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation, in coordination with Stetson University, announces the Carter-Kellogg Scholarship presented by Stetson University. Full-time college students who have completed or implemented service-learning projects are eligible to compete for $500 scholarships. To apply, students should describe their project activities and results, and a critical reflection on what they learned. Students must be able to articulate clearly the role that academics played in their project and the effects the project has had on the community. More specific guidelines and the online application can be found at www.servicebook.org . The deadline for this competition is rolling, with winners being selected monthly. To be included in the February competition, submissions must be completed by February 20.
The UNCFSP Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is one of the nation's premier fellowship programs in global affairs for underrepresented students. Its comprehensive education and training elements prepare IIPP Fellows to address the most pressing contemporary international policy problems throughout the world. For more information, go to WWW.UNCFSP.ORG/IIPP The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will offer an information session about IIPP on the following dates and times.
Conferences/ Talks
Money 101: Budgeting January 29 3:00pm - 4:00pm HUB 209B COST: FREE! Money 101: Budgeting. Worried about getting your money stretch that much farther in these harsh economic times? This interactive workshop will focus on developing a spending plan (otherwise known as a budget). Among the topics covered: setting up a budget, the difference between fixed and flexible expenses (and where you may have room to adjust), and strategies for controlling impulse spending. Presented by the Student Fiscal Services Outreach team.
The Department of Global Health & Americans for United Nations Population Fund Present: "Advancing the Status of Women in Afghanistan" A presentation by: Sakena Yacoobi Program and Executive Director, The Afghan Institute for Learning (AIL) When: Thursday, February 5, 2009, 11:30 AM Where: Foege Auditorium S-060 Genome Sciences Building 1705 NE Pacific St. Seattle, WA 98195 University of Washington
The 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be on Friday, May 15th, 2009. To present their work at this event, students must submit an application by Friday, February 20th, 2009. The Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative expression in all academic disciplines. Students may present their research either in a poster or in an oral presentation session. We will also have a (small) performance space in nearby Meany Hall to allow students in the performing arts to participate. Last year, over 650 undergraduates presented their work in this exciting event and we expect this year's celebration to be our biggest yet. For further details, including a list of information sessions about the symposium and abstract writing workshops to assist students with their applications, visit http://exp.washington.edu/urp/symp . Internships
Are you interested in doing an internship in Washington, D.C.? If yes, please join us for information meetings about The Washington Center Internship Program at the following times: Tuesday, January 27 1230-120pm in EEB 026 (CORRECTED LOCATION) 330-420pm in CMU 228 Wednesday, January 28 1230-120pm in GWN 1A 330-420pm in THO 134 The Washington Center (TWC) runs a full-time internship program in Washington, D.C. that is open to all UW students and provides comprehensive service, including internship placement and housing. Placements include government agencies, corporations, nonprofits and international organizations. Hundreds of UW students have participated in this program since UW's affiliation in 1977, and many have made connections that led to post-degree employment. At the informational meetings, a Washington Center representative and I will discuss the program, scholarships and the application process. The combined program and housing cost is currently $8590 plus UW registration, transportation, and personal expenses. Students may use financial aid for this program, and in addition to reduced UW tuition and other scholarship opportunities there is a $4000 scholarship for students who are residents of Washington State. Upcoming application deadlines are:
* Deadline for scholarship eligibility (Regular deadline for WA State scholarship) ** Deadline for internships with Depts. of Defense, Justice, State, Homeland Security; White House; U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.; Environmental Protection Agency, Secret Service; U.S. Marshals Service; Naval Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Interpol, CNN, U.S. Congressional Offices in summer (although some agencies will accept applications after the early deadline). Note that some established internship programs, such as the Congressional Black Caucus, may require earlier application submissions than the deadlines noted above. Regardless of your major, there is an internship position for you. To find out more about the program, please come to an information session and see TWC's website . Students who cannot make an info session are also welcome to contact Meera E. Roy, UW Liaison to the Washington Center, Director of Academic Services Political Science Department at meroy@u.washington.edu for an appointment. Other
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society general meeting, Thursday, January 29th, 5:30-6:30pm 328 Suzzallo Library This is a general meeting to discuss upcoming events for PSA. Any non-members interested in joining PSA are encouraged to attend to get a feel for what Pi Sigma Alpha actually does here on campus and to pick up application materials. Pi Sigma Alpha is a student group on campus designed to foster non-partisan political discourse, raise awareness on issues of social justice, and advance student scholarship in the social sciences. Two years ago, we published the first issue of The Orator—the UW Undergraduate Journal of Political Science. Last year's issue was named in the top 10 Undergraduate Journals nation wide and this year we are committed to making the Orator even better.
Interested in learning more about science and biotechnology research as a career? Applications for this summer's UW Amgen Scholars Program are now available! The UW Amgen Scholars Summer Program provides an opportunity for undergraduates to explore and prepare for careers in science and biotechnology. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009. For more information, visit: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen .
Bricolage's second (and FINAL) deadline is this MONDAY, Jan. 26th! That's right - you're literary and visual art journal on campus wants your creative work. We publish annually and are looking for the content of issue number 26! Poetry, short fiction and artwork of any kind is accepted. If you've got something else, like a one-act play, and think its good, go ahead and submit it! We don't mind; what we're looking for is the creativity of our peers, staff, campus faculty and UW alumni! To submit, email your work to bricouw@gmail.com with the type of entry it is (i.e. short fiction, art) in the subject line. Or you can drop it by Padelford A-2-B, the Undergraduate English Advising Office. Just make sure you include your email address so we can get a hold of you. Don't forget to submit by MONDAY, Jan 26th! Not much of a writer or artist but love reading and/or evaluating visual art? Be a Bricolage reader and attend meetings to help us what we publish this year! If you're interested, email bricouw@gmail.com .
Join us for a private tour of the Elliott Bay Harbor Tuesday, January 27 11:30am-12:30pm (Please arrive by 11:15am) aboard Argosy Cruises' M/V Lady Mary Please come and enjoy this tour of Seattle's vibrant and historic harbor, narrated by Stephanie Kang, Marketing Manager, Port of Seattle (and GTTL alumna). The tour will focus on modern ocean shipping facilities and related intermodal infrastructure. This tour is sponsored by GTTL, and offered to GTTL students as well as any interested parties from the UW, space available. The Lady Mary will depart from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront 1130AM SHARP, rain or shine. The vessel is heated, bar, etc. Please email RSVPs to gttl@u.washington.edu
Applications are completed online and you can access the application on the website The program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed), and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges and opportunities presented to them as new students. Having been in a FIG as a freshman is not required. As a FIG Leader, students will develop a deeper connection to the University while also developing transferable skills in public speaking, discussion facilitation, lesson plan development, and principles of instructional leadership. All of these skills will be utilized while instructing a class of 15-25 freshmen enrolled in General Studies 199. Training will take place during spring quarter 2009. Special arrangements for summer training can be made for students who will be studying abroad during spring quarter. FIG Leaders are eligible to receive up to six credits for their commitments to the program, which includes bother training for and teaching the General Studies 199 course in autumn quarter. The application deadline is Monday, February 2nd by 5:00pm. For more information, and for information session days/times, please visit our website
That time of year again is approaching………….. the ASUW elections! That said, the Elections Administration Committee is in need of students who would like to help facilitate the ASUW elections. You might be wondering, what do members of the EAC do?
As this is an open committee, all who apply and are willing to make a commitment to the committee will be appointed. Please note that EAC members are prohibited from running for candidacy or supporting a candidate in the ASUW elections. For more information, or to request an application, email asuwvote@u.washington.edu .
My name is Alia. I am a senior here at UW, and in conjunction with Encountours, I am organizing a service-learning trip to Guatemala. The trip is going to be a combination of meaningful volunteer work, educational activities, and some enriching excursions. It is going to be an invaluable learning experience, and I am personally very excited about organizing this community service opportunity. The group will be working very closely with a community-based non-profit organization, Nueva Alianza, to ensure that the volunteer work we do will actually have a serious positive impact. And it's going to be fun. We'll be in a charming Guatemalan city that has a lot of culture, and additionally we are going to do some leisure activities such as hiking an active volcano. This will not be the typical vacation that most UW students experience. Unlike being a traditional tourist, each person will actually form relationships with the local community, gain incredible intercultural experience, learn more about themselves, and make a real difference. This is great way to bump up on volunteer hours, practice Spanish or learn about a new culture. Below are a few details. Also, I can be reached at, AOssei@U.Washington.edu , if you have any immediate questions or comments. What: Alternative Spring Break – Volunteer projects include repairing walking bridges, working in community water-purification facility, tutoring students and assisting in small scale bio-diesel fuel production. You will be able to try a few projects or just stay with the one you love. This trip also includes vacation time, such as nature hike, visiting the Mayan ruins, coffee production tour and free time to check out Antigua's nitelife! When: Spring Break - March 21-29 Where: Antigua and south of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala How: Fill out the application, get accepted, make the payments or fundraise the cost of your trip. For more information, check out: · the NGO
The Office of Admissions is currently accepting applications for undergraduate tour guides to join our team for the 2009-2010 academic year. Campus tour guides are the face of the University to more than 15,000 annual visitors. Our guides are passionate, responsible, and bursting with UW pride. More information and an online application can be found at http://admit.washington.edu/Visit/TourGuideApplication. The deadline to apply is February 6, 2009. Questions about serving as a tour guide and
the application process should be directed to the Campus Visit Program's
student director, Loc Trinh, at visituw@u.washington.edu.
Student AIDS Action Network: 5th Annual AIDS Charity Ball $15 for 1, $25 for 2 Semi-formal dance, music and talents, light refreshments. Speaker: Erick Seelbach, director of prevention, education, and public policy for Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Purchase your tickets (1 for $15, 2 for $25) online - Hub Ticket Office - or at the door (opens at 5:30pm). 6 p.m.-11 p.m. HUB West Ballroom
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