See more info below about other upcoming community celebrations!

RSVP here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/catalyst/chooser/9633ca0e90e10f822ebbf2e4d93e9739

IWRI Hosted Graduation (June 7, 10-12 contact ksmurp66@uw.edu)

Core Programs: First Gen Graduate Students Celebration (June 6, 4:30-6 RSVP)

Sampling of other UW Community Celebrations – most have RSVPs:

Raven’s Feast (June 8, 6-10)

Lavender (June 5, 6-8:30)

La Raza (June 4, 4:30-7)

Black Grad (June 8, 7p)

FIUTS (June 8, 3:30-4:30)

Filipino Graduation (June 1, 5:30-8:30)

Pasifik (June 7, 5-7)

Scroll down on the bottom of this page for links and more info for most UW-wide events:

http://www.washington.edu/graduation/school-and-department-ceremonies/

SSW Prom! (organized by your Student Advisory Council, SAC)

Friday, June 1^st at 7:30pm

The UW School of Social Work Student Advisory Council (SAC) invites you to an evening of great fun with your fellow social work peers on Friday, June 1st from 7:30 – 10:00 PM.
Recommended Attire: Formal dress from past decades.
Further details to come.
Please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/SACPROM2018 by May 25th, 2018 if you plan on attending! You’re more than welcome to bring along a significant other or friend, but please make sure you include them when you RSVP.

We also have a need for volunteers to ensure that the first annual School of Social Work Prom is a success! We need help creating decorations, bringing baked goods for our dessert potluck, day of set up and take down, a DJ, photographers and a camera/tripod to take prom photos with. If interested, please sign up here at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5C2LH8C

You are invited to join a training session focused on increasing presentation effectiveness to be held 12:00-1:30 May 23 room 306 School of Social Work.  Please reply to Paula Nurius (nurius@uw.edu) asap about your interest in attending!!

Dr. Carrie Lanza brings depth of experience with these presentation formats as well as use of visual forms of science communication more broadly. Even if you have had some exposure, this session will provide more depth.

Carrie suggests bringing the following to the session. These will not be collected and are more thought aids.

1. Please collect images (ideally 20 if you have time but enough to give you initial ideas) that help illustrate your research.
2. Free write (in lay person’s terms) a story about your research. As Associate Dean Walters would say, “research is mesearch.” Tell folks about what personally drew you to your topic. Set the stage for the urgency of your research. Why should your audience care? What does your work contribute to addressing this issue?

Aim: To create a powerful, succinct, accessible narrative about your research.

Objectives:

To learn to effectively use images to concisely convey a compelling  story about your research

To learn some skills for effective storytelling and presentation confidence!

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network Rapid Response Training

The day has changed from May 17, 2018 to MAY 24, 2018

What would you do if you encountered an ICE raid?

Know your rights when speaking to law enforcement and immigration agents!

WAISN coordinates a statewide Rapid Response hotline for reporting and documenting ICE activity. This event will provide you with an understanding of your rights and limitations when interacting with law enforcement and immigration agents

5:30 – 7:30 PM

UW SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ROOM 038

SNACKS PROVIDED

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Contact Devin Konick-Seese at devinks@acrs.org with any questions or concerns

UW SSW_Rapid Response Training Flyer_05_24_2018

Join us for a DACA Forum presented by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project:

Options After DACA Forum Flier – Tacoma 2018

DACA Forum.

Date: Wednesday, May 23^rd 2018

Time: 12:30p -1:30p

Location: Joy 114

https://www.nwirp.org/

NWIRP will also offer private counseling from an immigration attorney in Joy 207

Core Programs in the UW Graduate School cordially invites you to attend our year-end celebrations for First-Generation Graduate Students on the Seattle campus! Spend time with peers, celebrate your achievements and enjoy good food & refreshments!

The event is co-sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS).

First-Generation Graduate Student Celebration!
Wednesday, June 6, 4:30–6 p.m., HUB 145
RSVP as space is limited.

This event celebrates UW First-Generation Graduate Students and is open to staff, faculty and students’ family and friends! A first-generation graduate student is a student who was in the first generation of their family to earn an undergraduate degree and is now working towards a graduate degree.

Photos will be taken at Core Programs events. Images may be posted on Core Programs/The Graduate School websites, Facebook pages, and graduate student outreach materials. Please feel free to contact Core Programs staff if you have any questions or feedback.

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To request accommodations for Seattle campus events:

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office (Seattle campus) at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or send an email.

Join us for a DACA Forum presented by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project:

Options After DACA Forum Flier – Tacoma 2018

DACA Forum.

Date: Wednesday, May 23^rd 2018

Time: 12:30p -1:30p

Location: Joy 114

https://www.nwirp.org/

NWIRP will also offer private counseling from an immigration attorney in Joy 207

Please join us for……

Community Healing and Resilience: Two Spirit and Queer/Trans Pacific Islander perspectives (QTPI)

with special guest panelists: Hiram Calflooking Sr (Blackfeet) and Taffy Lei Johnson (Fa’afafine) of the NW Two Spirit Society and United Territories of Pacific Islander Alliance Seattle! Two spirit people are aboriginal/First Nations/Native American/American Indian/Alaska Native/Metis/Inuit AND identify as LGBTQ. Learn more about two spirit and queer/trans Pacific Islander people, the importance of culture as protective factor, and the work these two organizations are doing to support the health and wellbeing of Native American/Alaska Native and Pacific Islander peoples in Seattle and beyond.

When: Tuesday June 5 2018 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Where:  Health Sciences Center K-069

Why: Because..…it’s PRIDE y’all!

RSVP:  here

Contact:  Victoria Gardner vg@uw.edu

This event is free and open to faculty, students and staff!  Light refreshments will be available.

QTPI2S Flyer

You’re invited to:

Play Time With PAWS

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

12-1 p.m.

UW Tower South Cafeteria

Make toys for baby companion animals & snuggle and play with kittens arriving this spring at PAWS in Lynnwood! Learn about this amazing organization including the PAWS Wildlife Center.

$10 minimum donation helps cover the cost of supplies. Register today! Open to all faculty, staff and students. Sponsored by the UW Combined Fund Drive and The Whole U.

“Using the Supplemental Poverty Measure to Understand the Impact of Safety Net Programs and to Model Policy Changes”

Beth Mattingly

University of New Hampshire

Monday, May 14th
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Q&A until 2:00 pm

Social Work Building
Room 305A

ABSTRACT: In this talk, I will discuss the importance of the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) as a tool for understanding who is poor, and also for illustrating the poverty amelioration and alleviation work done by key safety net programs including refundable tax credits (Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Social Security. I will then discuss my own research that addresses how policy changes have impacted poverty in California and how alternative safety net specifications would affect poor populations. This work looks beyond simply who is moved out of poverty but also at distributional impacts of safety net programs as well as reductions in poverty gaps.

The WCPC is a member of the US Collaborative of Poverty Centers, led by the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. In addition to core funding from the UW School of Social Work, WCPC activities have also been supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the Seattle Foundation, WSECU, the Marguerite Casey Foundation, United Way of King County, and the Housing Development Consortium.

Full Schedule

Lavender Graduation

Seattle // wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House // Tuesday, June 5 // 6–8:30 p.m. // Register by May 25

The Q Center and QSC host Lavender Graduation for UW queer, trans, two-spirit, and  ​allied​ communities to come together and celebrate our multiple identities, our accomplishments, and sheer AWESOMENESS. If you are graduating, register by May 25. Register here to volunteer.

Congressional Fellowships on Women & Public Policy

Deadline May 31

Open to students with a proven commitment to equity for women who are pursuing a graduate degree or completed a master’s, doctorate or professional degree. Fellows receive a stipend and gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to August in Congressional offices.

American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships

Deadline June 1

Awards $1,000 to $5,000 fellowships to American Indian and Alaskan Native graduate or professional full-time, degree-seeking students.

To all students interested in health equity and social justice:

• Do you see things in the communities you work with and/or are a part of that you wish were different?
• Do you want to help change the systems that produce health disparities?
• Are you ready to take action?

Join experienced Sound Alliance community organizers and students from across the Health Sciences this fall in UCONJ 624. We will develop your skills in advocacy and community organizing for health equity. Participate in different campaigns that work upstream to address the social determinants of health.

• Learn the fundamentals of advocacy, organizing, and their ability to impact health.
• Apply skills, gain confidence, & collaborate around a community-driven goal.
• Work with local leaders to engage in community driven listening campaigns.
• Address the social & structural injustices that contribute to & perpetuate health disparities.

Course details

• Fall quarter 2018
• Thursdays 5:30-7:20pm
• Classroom: TBD

Contact Leonora Clarke at clarkel@uw.ed for an add code or with questions! 

Job Title: UW SafeCampus Support Specialist
Temporary student position: Summer 2018-June 2019
Hours per week: 15-19.5 hrs/week (flexible schedule within M-F 8am-5pm)
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Location: Roosevelt Commons West, 4300 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA

Program Overview

The mission of the University’s SafeCampus program, launched in 2007, is to help prevent and address violence that affects members of the University of Washington community.  The program focuses on direct-support of individuals, triage of situations, threat assessment, outreach and prevention education. The SafeCampus program operates a 24hr, 7 days/week helpline. The SafeCampus program is part of the UW Human Resources organization and serves as UW’s coordinating office for violence mitigation activities.

Key services of the SafeCampus program include:

• Responding to calls to the SafeCampus telephone line that provides for centralized reporting of  Behaviors of Concern (behaviors which might indicate the propensity for future violence, including suicide concerns), Connecting individuals with appropriate campus or community resources
• Coordinating and facilitating threat assessments that provide for collaborative review of issues and development of coordinated response and risk abatement plans
• Conducting case management activities to assure implementation and to monitor effects of risk abatement plans to inform plan modification
• Providing guidance and coaching to members of our community in their response to Behaviors of Concern, including suicide concerns
• Establishing and maintaining effective connections among existing programs and services to maximize the effectiveness of safety measures and enhance responsiveness to individuals with concerns for violence within the UW community
• Providing education designed to cultivate awareness & promote prevention efforts

Position Responsibilities:
The SafeCampus Support Specialist has responsibility for supporting the program in a variety of ways, including answering and responding to calls to the SafeCampus helpline during regular business hours. This position requires the ability to conduct preliminary intake of issues and concerns, to assist individuals in varying levels of distress in identifying effective next steps, and to determine the level of response needed. This position provides support to all three of the full-time SafeCampus staff.

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Dear Northwest Teaching for Social Justice friends,

As you know, last year’s conference in Seattle was a joyful, inspiring, and thought-provoking gathering — with about 1,350 educators from around the Northwest. Next fall, we’ll be back in Portland, and anticipate another great event — Saturday, October 20th. Details at www.nwtsj.org. Please mark your calendar.

We are thrilled that our keynote speaker will be Winona LaDuke, longtime activist, writer, and executive director of Honor the Earth. LaDuke lives at the Ojibwe White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. She was featured in the new full-length documentary, First Daughter and the Black Snake.

I’m writing to encourage you to consider submitting a workshop proposal for the conference. Go to www.nwtsj.org and look in the “Workshops” column. If you encounter problems or have questions, write rfp@nwtsj.org.

The SPHSC department is offering a special course on Implementation Science during Summer quarter 2018. Please share the following information with any students in your program who may be interested in this topic.

SPHSC 559 – Special Topics in Speech, Language & Hearing (3 cr)
Thursday 9:30 – 12:30 in EGL 111
Please email shgradv@uw.edu for an add code
Instructor:   Dr. Jill Locke

Implementation Science is the study of methods to promote the adoption and integration of evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies into routine health care, public health, and educational settings.  This course will examine existing frameworks, potential implementation outcomes, the way in which to measure outcomes, and the strategies that align with each phase of implementation (exploration, preparation, implementation and sustainment).

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