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Hazel Wolf K-8 is a local Seattle public school which has a number of students receiving ELL services.  The school recently moved into their permanent location north of Northgate in the Pinehurst Neighborhood and the school is very happy to be amidst a wide diversity of cultures and languages and want to provide a welcoming environment to their new neighborhood families, but struggle to communicate with the families.

The school and PTSA are looking for volunteers who are able to translate materials into Spanish, Tigrinya, Somali, Amharic, and Arabic.  This can be as little as helping to translate the read-a-thon flyer or translating information about how to enroll in the program during the very complex open enrollment procedure.  You can always say that you’re not able to work on a specific project, but this call is to get folks on a list willing to be called/emailed when the need arises.  Most documents, once translated once, will only need to be updated yearly, so this work will help for years to come!

If you’re willing and able to be contacted about translating materials, please send your name, the language to which you can translate and your email/phone number to Virginia See at Virginia.see (at) gmail.com and tell them that Lin Murdock sent you.

Planning to attend a networking event in the near future? Join fellow graduate students to learn the “what” and the “how” of talking to people at professional events. Topics include how to prepare, crafting a personal script, gracefully exiting a conversation, and more. This workshop is for graduate students and postdocs. Undergraduate students, please see our calendar of events for similar events. No registration required.

When Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Description

Don’t let fall funding application deadlines pass you by! This Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) presentation will introduce current UW graduate students (Masters and PhD) to resources for finding fellowships, scholarships, grants, and employment to help finance graduate education, research, and travel. The workshop provides an overview of databases and search strategies for finding funding, as well as the timeline for applying for fellowships and grants.

Campus location Allen Library (ALB)
Campus room Green A, Research Commons
Event types Student Activities, Workshops
Event sponsors UW Libraries
UW Graduate School
UW Information School
Link http://www.lib.washington.edu/commons/services/gfis

 

Req #: 137470
Department: UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: Undergraduate Admissions 
Posting Date: 09/14/2016
Closing Info: Closes On   10/24/2016
Salary: Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience.
Union Position: Yes
This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information
Limited Recruitment: Other
Limited Recruitment Other: UW Graduate Students Only
Notes: This recruitment may be used to fill several openings.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during winter quarter 2017.  These positions offer a valuable, hands-on opportunity to participate with Admissions professionals in the review of undergraduate applications for autumn quarter 2017.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Readers will assess freshman applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors.  Applications are assessed by two Readers separately, and final admission decisions are made by Admissions administrators, based on Reader assessments.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:

December 16, 2016 to February 28, 2017 (five pay periods).  Must be present for daytime training in the Office of Admissions December 16, 17 (Saturday), 19, 20, 21; no exceptions permitted.  On December 16, training will run for approximately 5 hours.  Readers will be required to complete at least 10 hours of online file review during the quarter break (from December 22 – January 2); work that can be completed at any chosen location.  All training and review hours during December will count toward the required total of 183 hours (see below).

HOURS:

183 hours over 5 pay periods; approximately 19 hours per week.  Undergraduate admission applications will be reviewed online.  Most Readers will choose to work offsite and are welcome to work anywhere with a reliable internet connection.  Students must be present for one required meeting each week during Winter Quarter.

CREDIT LOAD:

Must be formally enrolled in the UW Graduate School in a tuition-based (state-funded) program for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2017.  Fee-based (self-sustaining) programs not eligible for tuition waiver.

SALARY:

Major components of tuition plus standard salary; salary is commensurate with student standing.

UNION POSITION:

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Formally enrolled in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2017.
  • Ability to do the following:  read and evaluate applications, considering both academic and personal factors; learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines; apply assessment principles without personal bias; read rapidly and accurately; work independently for hours at a time.

    Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:
  • Sensitivity to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage
  • Familiarity with U.S. high school systems
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Formally enrolled in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2017.

    Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

    Application Process:
    Apply through UWHires: www.uw.edu/jobs; Req #137470.

    Please submit a resume.  In place of a traditional cover letter, please submit a letter that addresses the following two questions in a total of 500 words or less:

    Question 1:  Your assignment is to select a strong and diverse class of freshmen for the University of Washington.  What is the meaning of “strong and diverse?”  What academic and personal factors would you choose to consider in reviewing applications for the desired freshman class, and why?

    Question 2:  How will you objectively evaluate an applicant whose views conflict with yours?  Is it ever appropriate to use judgment based on personal opinion in reviewing for admission to a public university?  Please give an example to illustrate your decision.

    Your application will not be considered complete, nor will it be reviewed, without the required answers addressing the questions above.

    The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    Application inquiries may be made with:

    CONTACT IN UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS:  Robin Hennes, Assistant Director: rchennes@uw.edu, 206.616.3862

    Date Available: December 16, 2016
    Application Deadline: October 24, 2016
    Notifications : We will notify those accepted for the positions by November 7, 2016.  Students will have one week from the date of the notification to accept or decline the position.

Student Bystander Training – This full-day training enhances students’ skills in being an active bystander and campus leader in preventing interpersonal violence on campus. We will examine dynamics of violence, barriers to intervening, and explore creative solutions for interrupting violence. Participants will gain confidence in their skills and enhance their understanding of solutions to intervene in situations in ways that feel safe and comfortable. Food, t-shirt and certificate provided upon completion.

Saturday Nov. 5th 10:00am- 4:00pm, Maple 218

Sign up:  https://greendot.typeform.com/to/BuVwwk

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New to Green Dot? The aim of UW Green Dot is to prevent and reduce power-based violence at UW by engaging students, faculty, and staff as active bystanders who step in, speak up, and interrupt potential acts of violence. The Green Dot movement is about gaining a critical mass of the UW community, who are willing to do their small part to actively and visibly reduce power-based personal violence at UW. The program is based out of the UW office of Health and Wellness, SafeCampus, and other campus departments. Learn more about UW GreenDot at http://depts.washington.edu/livewell/green-dot/

 

Thank you!

Green Dot Committee

Job Title: Family Services Manager

Department: Social Services

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Permanent/Full Time

Salary Range: $DQE

Location: Hoh Tribe Reservation

Summary:

The Family Services Manager will work to develop and implement a broad range of services to the Hoh Tribal Citizens. This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for oversight of the Social Services department which includes budgetary planning and reporting, program development and implementation, staffing, program growth and ongoing evaluation. This position will develop and implement a sustainable service delivery system to the Hoh Tribal Families by developing a broad range of develop and implement a sustainable service delivery rehabilitative, education and youth oriented programs utilizing funding from local, state, federal and private funding sources.

PDF for Position Application

horeta-film

 

WHEN

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, 7 – 9 p.m.
DESCRIPTION The UW Bothell community and general public are invited to a screening of Amen Gibreab’s film, Horeta: The Journey Beyond Culture.  Horeta follows the journey of 15 UW students as they examine Ethiopian culture and see first-hand how Ethiopians view themselves. What emerges is a powerful and transformative endeavor full of raw emotion, discovery, and new ideas surrounding perceptions of Ethiopia, and Africa, in general.

This 90-minute film will be followed by a Q&A with Gibreab, a 2013 graduate of the Media & Communication Studies and Society, Ethics & Human Behavior programs in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at UW Bothell.

Registration is required. REGISTER at:

http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=131158&view=Detail

CAMPUS LOCATION Discovery Hall
CAMPUS ROOM DISC 061
EVENT TYPES Screenings, Special Events

http://www.horetadocumentary.com

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You are invited to the fifth annual Husky Leadership Initiative kick-off event:

U Lead We Lead: For a Better Tomorrow

October 20, 6 – 8 p.m.
HUB Ballroom
Dinner provided

Register today!

U Lead We Lead is a cross-campus collaboration of faculty, staff and students that uses the art of storytelling to motivate leaders of today and tomorrow. As a community, we will dive into timely and relevant questions about leadership for a better tomorrow. No lectures here; this event is all about stories, experiences and learning from one another.

Three local luminaries will each share their story and perspectives and call you to action. At U Lead We Lead, you get to hear from inspiring people and meet other Huskies for enriching conversation. U Lead We Lead: For a Better Tomorrow will inspire you for what’s ahead.

This event is free and includes dinner as well as fun opportunities such as a photo booth, a Dubs appearance, and special giveaways.

Learn more about our fantastic speakers and about the event on the U Lead We Lead website. Register today!

As fall kicks off, we are excited to share our October workshops & events with you.  As usual, we are offering basic information sessions and workshops focused on supporting your students in both connecting to scholarship opportunities and being competitive for them.

New this quarter, we are dedicating one full week to scholarship basics.  October 24-28th is Getting Started with Scholarships Week. You’ll find our full calendar, which includes all info sessions and events, on our website.

Without further ado, below is our list of October Workshops!

October Workshops: All workshops in MGH Suite 171.

Date Title Description Time
October 12 Scholarships 101 Introduction to searching and applying to scholarships 4:00 p.m.
October 18 Getting Great Recommendation Letters We’ll talk about letters, how to ask for them and how to follow up. 12:00 p.m.
October 19 Scholarships 201 We’ll discuss scholarship opportunities and timelines for continuing students. 4:00 p.m.
October 20 CV for Scholarships & Applications This workshop-information session hybrid will go through how to write a CV and offer time to work and receive feedback. 12:00 p.m.
October 20 Approaching the Personal Statement This workshop will offer ideas on how to approach your personal statement writing and practical exercises to get you started. 4:30 p.m.
October 24-28th Getting Started with Scholarships Week! Visit our webpage for times and events: http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/workshops/events/ Check times online
October 26th Why Apply? Meet up Meet former scholarship applicants and advisors to discuss opportunities and tips. 4:00 p.m.

 

We also meet with students individually to talk through just about any academic application they are working on—please let them know we will happily meet with them to talk about their scholarship applications as well as admissions essays and grant proposals. Thanks for sharing!

You’re invited to enter the Global Campus Photo Contest! The contest open to the whole UW community— students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Enter by October 28.

More details:

Photos can reflect study, research, or travel outside the U.S. Photos from international Huskies are also welcome. Top photos will be displayed as art at the Study Abroad Fair on November 8th from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the HUB Ballroom. People attending the fair will be invited to vote for their favorites. The winning photos will be enlarged, framed, and displayed in the Office of Global Affairs in Gerberding Hall and at UW Study Abroad. Learn more and enter at: http://uw.edu/globalaffairs/photo-contest

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