Disability Resources for Students and many wonderful co-sponsors invite you to attend a health sciences lecture by Rick Guidotti and a special screening of the short documentary, On Beauty.

Positive Exposure: The Spirit of Difference – Health Sciences Lecture by Rick Guidotti

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Turner Auditorium (Room D-209)

Details: The School of Medicine, MEDEX Northwest, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, Speech and Hearing Sciences, and the Division of Physical Therapy, and the Department for Bioethics and the Humanities will host a health sciences lecture by Rick Guidotti. This lecture is geared toward members of the medical community and open to all. Rick Guidotti, a world renowned photographer, became interested in using visual arts to change the way society understands genetic differences, disability and beauty. His Positive Exposure photo and video presentation encourages students and professionals in the health sciences to see individuals with genetic differences as whole people, not just their specific diagnoses.  More information on Rick and his work can be found here: Ted Talk and Positive Exposure

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Registration is now open for the next Green Dot Bystander Training on May 16^th. If you have not yet heard about Green Dot, it is a movement on campus focused on the prevention of sexual violence by training students on how to be active Bystanders, and you can find more information here:

http://depts.washington.edu/livewell/saris/green-dot/

To sign up you can head to the Green Dot Website seen above, or click directly on the link at the end of this message. As always, this training will include a free lunch along with a free UW T-shirt. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn valuable skills, boost your resume, and help your fellow Huskies stay safe.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/dolcin/268347

The ACAvengers are back! Have you ever heard about “tax penalties” for those without health insurance, and wondered how they work? Or what about those nice-sounding “tax credits”?? We’ve got the perfect event for you!

ACA Tax Credits and Penalties Workshop

Wednesday, April 22nd from 6-7pm

Health Sciences Building Room TBA

Speaker: Ian Nelson, VITA Program Consultant

This event is for you if you’d like to learn more about the ACA’s tax credits and penalties, from a basic introduction to a more in-depth discussion so that you are comfortable discussing them with peers and potential patients/clients. If you haven’t attended our previous events and have no idea what we mean by the “Affordable Care Act”, you might find it helpful to watch this super-short video first just to get a basic overview.

ALL STUDENTS WELCOME and there will be food! 🙂

PLEASE RSVP HERE: http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/ebzus

If you have any questions about the event, or specific ACA-related questions you’d like the panel to address, please direct them to Stephanie at sevenine@uw.edu. 

We will also be talking about more fun opportunities to volunteer with us, including a great collaboration with the upcoming UW Sextravaganza event.

The UW Pipeline Project and Dream Project are looking for 3 dynamic AmeriCorps members for 2015-2016. Applications due May 3^rd

Where you involved in the Dream Project or the Pipeline Project at the UW? If so, we encourage you to apply!

UW Pipeline Project and Dream Project Ameri­Corps mem­bers will work col­lab­o­ra­tively to recruit and support students on cam­pus involved in K-12 tutoring and college access mentoring. Our programs focus on educating UW students through transformational community experiences, and work with K-12 educators to help prepare the college students of tomorrow. The AmeriCorps team will conduct outreach to increase participation in all of our programs and facilitate conversations on campus on education equity issues. AmeriCorps members will serve from September 1^st 2015-July 15^th 2016.

We are having an optional info session with representatives from the programs to help answer any questions you may have about the positions.
Date: April 30^th from 4:30-5:30
Location: MGH 171E

If you would like to submit your application now, you can do so here.

For full position descriptions, please click on the following links: (Dream Project, Pipeline Project).

The application deadline is Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 by 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions about the positions or the application process, please email the appropriate contacts, listed below:

Dream Project: Lirra at lirraz25@uw.edu or Ross at rossarap@uw.edu

Pipeline Project: Sione at pipeline@uw.edu

*Disclaimer: All AmeriCorps applicants must know that their hiring is contingent upon funding from Washington Service Corps. We will know the status of that funding no later than May 15th, 2015. Final hiring will be contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of enrollment paperwork–signed, dated, and returned to WSC–and FBI criminal record check initiated (scheduled).*

The UW Women’s Center will be hosting a series of both GRE and Basic Math Refresher Courses in May. They are open to all, not just UW students!

Costs:

GRE: $275

Basic Math Refresher: $90

This is the link to register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/uwwomenscenter/Activity_Search

Pandora Scooter: Queer and Trans* Spoken Word event

WHEN: April 20th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
WHERE: HUB 214

FREE!!!

Pandora Scooter is a national touring artist. Winner of the Spoken Knowledge DNC Contest for her anti-prejudice poem “Other.” Cast in reality spoken word television show, RELE. Endorsed by International Folk Poet Alix Olson and hailed as a Spoken Word Rock Star. The I AM ENOUGH national tour will be her second national tour serving the LGBTQ youth community.

The show, I AM ENOUGH, follows the story of Pan, who struggles with rejection from her parents and friends, for being gay and for being different. After attempting suicide, Pan finds herself in a hospital where, with the help of a fantastic counselor and her inner strength, she realizes she wants to live, thrive and that she is enough.

There will be a 10-15 minute talk-back at the end of the performance.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1616424931925565/ 

 

 

ATTENTION ALL FIRST YEAR DAY AND FIRST YEAR EVENING STUDENTS ONLY :

This email is to inform you that the CWTAP application is now available on our website. It can be accessed at:

http://www.socialwork.uw.edu/programs/cwtap

Under the application process tab.

Please see below an invitation to apply to our exciting program:

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Sports Mascots, Logos and Race

An interactive community dialogue

Thursday, April 23, 5pm

Kane Hall 220, UW Campus

FREE FOR ALL

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Global Health and the Arts Converge at ACT Theater on April 24

What do a painting, a scalpel, and a song have in common? The answer will be danced, performed and spoken at “The Panacea Project – Global Health & the Arts“ performance showcase on Friday, April 24th. Community members from both global health and the arts will converge at the ACT Theatre in Downtown Seattle for a night of interdisciplinary connections and re-imagination of health and healing.

Some of the performers and speakers include:

• Rachel Chapman, Sociocultural Anthropologist and University of Washington Faculty
• Jourdan Keith, Seattle’s Poet Populist Emeritus and Founder of the Urban Wilderness Project
• Felicia Gonzalez, Poet and University of Washington Staff
• Jacque Larrainzar, Human Rights Artivist and musician
• University of Washington Graduate Students and more!

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According to the Washington State Department of Health, in Seattle, one in eight new HIV diagnoses occurs among youth ages 13-24. In 2014, Mayor Ed Murray proclaimed the entire month of April as National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness month in response to this alarming health issue impacting youth and young adults. In working to raise awareness , HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach) along with an amazing team of Seattle area youth HIV activists, will be hosting a free community education event on Saturday, April 18 at the Downtown Central Library from 1PM-3PM. The event will be centered on the experiences of young people living with HIV and bring together a range of community HIV activists,  advocates, and community members for an afternoon of honest dialogue about HIV & AIDS in youth communities in 2015.

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I just wanted to send a quick reminder of the Spanish & Counseling summer program in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  There are two sessions (early and late summer).  Each has over half of the 35 spots already reserved.

Students that have not yet requested information should contact us to learn:

• Parameters such as program dates, costs (far less than you think), and prerequisites.
• Spanish course details like what to exect in class (very different from college).
• Counseling components such as professional shadowing, role playing (in Spanish), and in-depth looks into various Argentine social services.
• Cultural activities such as salsa dancing, local traditional festivos, and even learning to cook Argentine food.
• Overview of housing options: live with a local family (recommended) or share an apartment with other students.
• Weekend excursions like a bike tour of the nature reserve and a special group trip to an authentic estancia (ranch).
• Video “experience reflections” from past participants, each offering specific advice to get the most out of the program.
• Details on the $300 flight assistance credit to help with travel expenses.
• Scholarship opportunities for pre-health students who plan to use Spanish in their careers.

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The School of Social Work Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Rickey Scholarship for autumn quarter 2015.  The deadline for submission May 1,, 2015.

Below is a link for the Rickey Fellowship.  This fellowship is  for the MSW students who will be in their Advanced Concentration (Day and EDP) beginning autumn quarter 2015.  I you have any questions, please feel free to direct your questions to swschol@uw.edu.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/brwneye/35410

School of Social Work

Scholarship Committee

Hi Everyone!

We are Daniela Baumgarthuber and Yang Chen, first-year MSW practicum students at the Q Center. We offer one-on-one advising sessions with both undergrad and grad students who want to talk about anything from sexual and gender identity to mental health concerns to university life. We are available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 am to 6 pm. You can find our contact information on the Q Center’s advising page.

You can visit our profiles at: http://depts.washington.edu/qcenter/wordpress/q-services/advising/

We can also come talk to you about the Q Center and what we do here. Please let us know if you’re interested, and pass this information along to whomever might be interested.

Thank you so much!

Warmest Regards,

Daniela and Yang

Come join SNaHP for a viewing and discussion about The HEALTHCARE Movie

• Thursday, April 30th
• 5:00-6:30pm
• T-553 in the Health Sciences Building, UW campus

Food will be provided!

The film is 65 minutes, and then we will open it up for small group discussions.

This documentary tells the real story of how the health care system in Canada turned out to be so completely different from that in the United States, when in the 1950’s they were essentially the same. While Canadians experience the benefits and peace of mind of Canada’s universal health care system, the forces against change in the U.S. are now much stronger and have much more at stake financially. Is there hope for the United States?

http://thehealthcaremovie.net/home/

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The ASUW Queer Student Commission is hiring a Director for the 2015-2016 school year!  The Queer Student Commission is one of eight diversity commissions under the Associated Students of the University of Washington.  We are a student-run, student-led, umbrella organization for queer and trans* students on campus.

The ASUW Queer Student Commission’s mission is to create and adapt programming that fosters a positive and anti-oppressive atmosphere so that it is appealing, relevant, and successful in drawing membership from all portions of the queer community.  QSC also acts as a representative and advocate on behalf of issues and concerns of the queer community, and advocates against homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression on campus and in the community.  QSC creates learning spaces for students to explore topics related to queerness, anti-oppression, power and privilege, and social justice.  Finally, QSC serves as a liaison to queer organizations on campus, informs students of services available on campus and maintains strong communication with all queer constituencies.

If you are interested in apply, please visit jobs.asuw.org.  The job description and application form are located under “Queer Student Commission.”  The application is due Sunday, April 26th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to asuwqsc@uw.edu.

UW S.E.E.D Scholarship
Success, Education and Empowerment for all DREAMers

Applications for the UW S.E.E.D Scholarship Program are currently being accepted. Please submit all materials by May 1, 2015 by 5pm.
The S.E.E.D Scholarship aims to positively acknowledge the contributions of undocumented students enrolled at the University of Washington. This award recognizes UW students for their academic excellence, involvement in the community and demonstrated leadership. The award is open to all undocumented students who will be registered full-time enrolled students at the UW during the 2015-2016 academic year.

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Interested in learning more about the CELS (Community Engaged Leaders & Scholars) program? Come to our next orientation on: 

Thursday, April 22, 2015

from 3pm – 4:30pm

in  Mary Gates Hall 171E

A PIZZA dinner will be included

RSVP

Designed to develop a range of knowledge, skills and aptitudes, the CELS program guides students through focused workshops, lectures, and community events; connecting students with civic leaders, social impact organizations and a network of young people interested in community empowerment.

Are you actively engaged in your community? Take this quiz and find out!

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The Gender and Sexuality Workshop series:

Join us for this FREE multi-workshop series on topics surrounding gender and sexuality at the School of Social Work Room 305A!
We’re kicking things off in just a few weeks with the popular SafeZone Training (4/15), followed by Trans*Health (4/22), and Sex Positivity and the Creative Culture of BDSM (4/29). These trainings are graduate and student-led, and sponsored by the Q Center and SSW Queers. This is a scent-free series, interpreters available upon request: kyleczeh@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1584369795135204/

Take care,

Katie Silvett

MSW Candidate, University of Washington

The UW Veritas Forum will be held on Monday April 13 at 8 pm in Kane 130, and is a dialogue between Ana Mari Cauce and Charles Lee (Stanford School of Business) entitled You are NOT Your Resume. A Clinical Psychologist and Christian Economist Discuss Success and Meaning, moderated by UW Professor James Wellman. There will be a catered reception following the event.

Questions?  Please email krystal@veritas.org

To learn more about the Veritas Forum, visit: www.veritas.org
Or find the organization on Facebook: www.facebook.com/veritasforum

The Husky Spring Training Leadership Conference is the place to find a unique set of workshops and conversations to help you hone your leadership skills. This is a free conference for UW students held annually on the UW Seattle campus. Dinner is included and you have a chance to win cool raffle prizes.

Take advantage of a wide variety of workshops presented by leadership practitioners from the UW community and beyond to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to be an effective change agent. Here are just a few of the sessions:

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