The Buerk Center is proud to announce the upcoming UW Startup Job Fair!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

University of Washington
wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House

4:30-5:30: Entrepreneurship (Lavin, Entre Minor, TEC, MS Entre, etc.) and Foster Students
5:30-7:00 PM: UW Students

RSVP HERE!

Chasing the Butterfly Dream: Zhuangzi and Early Medieval Chinese Culture

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019
Time: 4 – 5 PM

Location: East Asian Library (Gowen Hall), University of Washington
Admission: Free to public

Presenter: Professor Ping Wang, Dept. of Asian Languages and Literature, UW

The “Qi wu lun” 齊物論 chapter is arguably the most important and at the same time an extremely difficult chapter from the Zhuangzi 莊子. Its enigmatic and elusive ending—the famous butterfly dream narrative—signifies something unattainable in human’s pursuit of life’s meaning and the cosmic truth. In the centuries following the collapse of the Han Empire (202 b.c.e – 220 c.e.), Zhuangzi rose to be an essential text whose interpretations led to unprecedented explorations of cultural ideals that would ascribe meaning to the identity of the exiled Han population and, to a great extent, establish the genetics of Chinese culture. In other words, in order to understand modern China and contemporary Chinese society, we have to delve into the minds of Early Medieval Chinese thinkers. The way the educated elites lived their lives and pursued their dreams by negotiating the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of the Zhuangzi has much to teach us about our own “cultural selves.”

This lecture is offered as part of CIWA’s Culture Talk Series.

One of the featured speakers for this free, three-hour training is Ron Jackson.  The course is designed for inter-professional education (IPE) students, and is highly relevant for social workers and CDPs, etc., and those who are focusing on treating substance abuse disorders (and CODs), and opioid use disorder specifically.

This particular training was designed expressly for a mostly UW /Puget Sound area IPE audience and is co-sponsored by WWAMI AHEC and the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Northwest ATTC). As you may know, the NWATTC is located at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute.

DESIGNING A SCIENTIFIC POSTER

April 11, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

UW Health Sciences Building, Turner Auditorium, D-209

This seminar will also be webcast for off-site participants, register to receive a link.

Poster presentations are an important way to disseminate scientific research. Whether presenting works in progress, innovative ideas, research results, or new collaborations – a poster allows you to get your message across in a quick, visual way.

During this Career Development Series, Gavin Sisk from UW Poster & Photo will cover the important design elements for creating a poster as well as steps for getting your poster printed.

Light lunch will be served.

BY THE END OF THIS EVENT, LEARNERS WILL BE ABLE TO…

1. Design objectives for scientific posters
2. Understand tips and tricks to visualize your ideas
3. Know how to troubleshoot and problem solve issues with your poster
4. Understand the process for submitting files for accurate printing

REGISTER ›

UW Postdoc Diversity Alliance is hosting a “Crafting Effective Diversity Statements & Cover Letters” panel and workshop on April 4th

CRAFTING EFFECTIVE DIVERSITY STATEMENTS & COVER LETTERS

A panel and workshop for postdocs and graduate students.

Thursday, Apr 4th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, Unity Suite

What is a diversity statement? Why is it important? How do I describe my potential to contribute to diversity, inclusion and equity in academia and industry?

Panelists:

• Rickey Hall, Vice President and University Diversity Officer, UW
• Evangelina Shreeve, Director, STEM Education and Outreach, PNNL
• Butch de Castro, Professor and Associate Dean, Nursing, UW
• Cynthia del Rosario, Diversity, Equity and Access Officer, Information School, UW

Hear panelists talk about what they look for in a diversity statement when they are hiring; discuss expectations for a diversity statement in your job application; and begin writing one as part of the workshop.

RSVP: http://bit.ly/diversityStatement 

In celebration of 2019 Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, this event is generously co-hosted by:

• UW Postdoc Diversity Alliance
• Center for Teaching and Learning
• Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
• Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
• Core Programs, Graduate School

After a snowy season here in our hometown of Seattle, we are looking ahead towards Spring, a time for growth and renewal. The Citizen University community itself is growing, with a new cohort of high-schoolers recently joining the Youth Collaboratory to learn about and build civic power, and new Civic Saturday communities blossoming all over the country through the work and dedication of our Civic Seminarians. Our team is growing, too. As former Program Director, I am looking forward to stepping into a new role as Citizen University’s Managing Director. We have also just welcomed a new Youth Programs Manager, Meaza Yalew, who will be building and managing all of our programs for high school students. AND, we are currently hiring for three positions in Communications, Operations, and Programs. (Hardworking, creative civic nerds: inquire within!)

Dear Fellow Health Sciences Students,

I am reaching out as a representative of the Family Medicine Interest Group from the University of Washington School of Medicine about an exciting workshop hosting students from Federal Way High School (FWHS). This event is part of a pipeline program for FWHS students, many of whom would be the first in their family to pursue higher education and/or come from families of low socioeconomic status. Our mission is to inspire high school students from underserved minority communities to consider pursuing a career in healthcare with the overall goal of increasing the diversity of the healthcare field.  

We have the exciting opportunity to host about 30-50 students from the AVID program at Federal Way High School to join us at the University of Washington Health Sciences building for a suturing workshop, panelist discussion, and tour of our facilities. 

Our event is on Tuesday, April 30th from 9:15am to 12:15pm, with clean up before and after. 

We are looking for panelists and volunteers who are passionate about working with individuals who are underrepresented minorities and are interested in sharing their story and path into the medical field. Panelists and volunteers may be from the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Social Work, etc. 

Panelists: We need student panelists from different health professions to answer questions about your unique path to your profession, barriers you faced, and how you overcame them. We also hope to include a brief discussion of social determinants of health and your experiences addressing social issues in your healthcare field.

Volunteers: We need volunteers for multiple aspects of the event including set up/clean up, helping students during the Resident-lead suture workshop, and leading students on mini-tours of the Health Sciences building. Note that all volunteers should be open and eager to answer questions about their respective career path. 

This event is focused on students who are underrepresented in Medicine. We are looking for panelists who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences who can share their unique journeys to the healthcare field. For those who are interested in serving as a panelists, please include a short summary of your experiences prior to your chosen health professional school and why you are interested in being a panelist. This can be very brief, 2-3 sentences per question. We have limited space for panelists and may not be able to accommodate all panelist requests. If we are unable to accommodate your request, you may also consider volunteering for the event. If you are open to being a volunteer or a panelist, please include this in your email. 

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer or panelist for this event, please email me at hkvuong@uw.edu.

This is a great opportunity to empower high school students considering the healthcare field and chat with them about just how awesome your profession is!

Thank you!

Please join us for the 43rd annual University Faculty Lecture, presented by Professor Emeritus Quintard Taylor

Drawing from his extensive online database, BlackPast, Professor Taylor will explore the stories of six little-known black women whose experiences can help us redefine the narrative of African Americans in the West — and the world. April 30, 2019 7:30–8:30 p.m. Kane Hall, Room 130 Free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the Kane Hall lobby. More information here.

Are you a UW graduate student in the final stages of your capstone, thesis or dissertation project? Apply to compete in Three Minute Thesis, where you’ll have the opportunity to present your research in just three minutes for cash prizes totaling $2,500. The 2019 UW Three Minute Thesis (UW 3MT®) Competition is open to all eligible graduate students from Bothell, Tacoma, and Seattle campuses.

The theme for this year’s event is Impact. Does your capstone or research project have potential or demonstrated impact?

Participating in 3MT is a great opportunity to:

• Learn to talk about your research without using jargon
• Prepare for job interviews. One UW 3MT winner shared that her three minute talk was useful for answering job interview questions!
• Practice your public speaking skills
• Build your network and your resume
• Receive practice session feedback from Core Programs and UW Libraries staff in a friendly and positive environment
• Compete for cash prizes, totaling $2,500!

More details, eligibility criteria, and to submit a proposal: grad.uw.edu/uw-three-minute-thesis/

Event Partners: Core Programs—Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and UW Libraries Research Commons, with cash awards courtesy of The Graduate School.

Post-Soviet Security
JSISA 420/520 and POL S 420/520
M/W 2:30-4:20

Why did Russia try to influence the 2016 US presidential election?  Why does Russia seem to be involved in wars on its borders so often?  Why are corruption and autocracy so widespread across the post-Soviet region?  This course will answer these and other questions by examining the international and domestic politics of Russia and its neighbors after the Collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It focuses on the many ways efforts to build new states and nations could go wrong. Topics covered include nationalism, organized crime, civil wars, revolutions, authoritarianism, international migration, the wars in Georgia and Ukraine, and the Kremlin’s efforts to help Trump win.

The School of Public Health (SPH) would like to announce to you our upcoming All-School Open House, which will be held on Wednesday, April 10^th from 1pm-4pm at the Husky Union Building in the Lyceum (HUB 160).  We are thrilled to have the chance to offer prospective students an opportunity to learn about the numerous paths and possibilities that our school offers.  Representatives from each of our departments and several of our major programs will be present to speak with students about our 62+ degree and certificate programs.  Members of SPH student organizations will also be present at the Open House to give students the chance to learn about the connections and community that our students build outside of the classroom.  And of course, there will be light refreshments.

This event is open to all who wish to come – current UW students, prospective students from all over Washington State, and anyone else interested in learning about the undergraduate and graduate programs we offer at UW SPH.  Please distribute information about this event to your students and anyone interested in our school.  Attached is a flyer providing basic event details and the major departments and programs that will be tabling at this event.

We hope to see you there!

Addressing the Gender Pay Gap Forum!

Join us for the Addressing the Gender Pay Gap Forum with Policy Director Marilyn Watkins, Ph.D and Advocacy Director Gabriela Quintana of the Equal Opportunity Institute (EOI). The forum will address the causes and consequences of the gender pay gap and will provide insights on your rights, your role and legislative actions Wednesday, April 17th from 3:30-5pm @ Kane Hall Walker- Ames Room (225) FREE to attend, but seats are limited! Register today. REGISTER

Salary Negotiation Workshops!

Did you know that on average women working full-time in WA only make .77 cents on the dollar compared to men? Join us for a Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops to learn how the gender pay gap affects you, and tools and techniques for negotiating your first salary. AAUW Start Smart curriculum was developed to teach undergraduate students how to negotiate their first salary as a a way to help reduce the gender pay gap. If you are preparing to negotiate for the first time, interested in resources to benchmark your salary and benefits, and want to learn tactics for your upcoming salary conversation, we encourage you to join! FREE to attend, but seats are limited. April 24th from 3-5pm @ the HUB Room 214 Click here to REGISTER for April 24th Workshop April 25th from 3-5pm @ the ECC (Unity Room) Click here to REGISTER for April 25th Workshop

Dear Health Sciences Graduate Students,

Are you interested in Latinx health? Do you want to learn about opportunities that you can tap into on campus or the community? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, come join us at the Latino Center for Health Student Connecting Event!

Join us at the Latino Center for Health Student Connecting Event
Wednesday, April 17th from 12-1:30 pm
Allen library, Petersen Room (4th floor, Room 485)
Lunch will be provided!

Hear about the work of the Latino Center for Health at UW
Learn how the Center supports grad students through Travel Awards, mentorship opportunities, and occasional research job opportunities
Network with other folx with similar interests and backgrounds across disciplines
Meet LCH faculty and staff
Build community

The Latino Center for Health provides leadership for community-engaged research through capacity building and authentic partnerships with community stakeholders to promote impactful improvements in the health and well-being of Latinx communities in Washington state, regionally, and nationally. A major commitment of the Center is to nurture the next generation of scholars and leaders who will respond to current and emerging issues facing Latinx communities. Priority areas of research, practice and policy include: Physical Health, Mental Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Violence Prevention.

To learn more about the Latino Center for health, visit us at www.latinocenterforhealth.org

If you have questions, feel free to contact us directly via email at latcntr@uw.edu.

UW Housing and Food Service (HFS) is currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Student Care Specialist, Residential Life, Requisition #165651

This is a full-time position. The salary range is $4800.00–5100.00 per month + benefits.  There is an MSW preferred.

Although open until filled, for priority consideration please apply and update your profile and application here by March 29, 2019.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply and obtain more information about this position and requirements, please visit the UW’s employment website at www.uw.edu/jobs. To be considered, apply and update your profile and application by the deadline listed on the posting.

Current UW employees should review their internal candidate profile in UWHIRES (log in with your UW NetID) to make sure it is up-to-date.

• Copy and paste your resume into the resume text box, and ensure your contact information and employment history are current.
• The Disclosure/Authorization section at the bottom of the profile must be complete.
• Candidates may need to complete both the Work Authorization and Criminal Conviction History assessments.

For questions and assistance with your online application, feel free to contact the UWHIRES Help Desk at 206-543-2544 or uwhires@uw.edu.

The UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School of Social Work is in a search for a full-time instructor. Three candidates will come for campus visits in April. They are:

Judith Leitch (April 9)

Steve Wilson (April 11)

Carrie Lanza (April 16)

A colloquium for each candidate will be held in 305 from 12:30 to 1:30. More information will follow. In the meantime, we wanted to make sure that you had these important dates on your calendar.

Best,

Maureen and Margaret

The NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center – in  collaboration with the UW School of Nursing and the VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center – is offering the Spring 2019 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series!

 

We are pleased to be able to offer once again this popular series of interdisciplinary lectures on Geriatric Healthcare.  These lectures are available locally to students/faculty/staff across our three campuses and community professionals on Tuesdays, April 2 – June 4, from 4:00-5:30 in the UW Health Sciences Building, T-wing, Room T661 (EXCEPT 4/9 – when the lecture will be in T747).  The topics are listed at the end of this email.  There is no charge for attending any one or all of the lectures, unless you want academic course credit (see “important note” below) or continuing education contact hours (information will be provided at the lectures for CE registration).

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR UW STUDENTS WANTING TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE SERIES FOR 1 ACADEMIC CREDIT: Please consult the Time Schedule and register online for either NURS499B (BASW Students, SLN 17729) or NURS599B (MSW, SLN 17747)-“Geriatric Health Promotion” (Barbara Cochrane, instructor).  This is an ONLINE 1 credit, interdisciplinary course; the lectures are available “asynchronously” via video stream.  If you want to attend the lecture in-person AND get academic credit, that works too.

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WHEN	Saturday, Apr. 6, 2019, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION	The University of Washington 1st Annual Interprofessional LGBTQ Health Conference is a community-organized and led event promoting the exploration of the health care needs of LGBTQ communities. The conference will provide a forum to share knowledge and research across disciplines, invite cross-disciplinary critique and conversation, and collaborate with community partners. Through discussions around institutionalized racism in health care, addressing LGBTQ erasure in health care curriculum, engaging clinicians and researchers in social justice and advocacy, establishing an interdisciplinary network of LGBTQ health professionals, and educating current and future health care providers, this event aims to promote the advancement of LGBTQ health. We invite interested individuals to attend this conference, including undergraduate and graduate students of the health professions as well as faculty/staff of these programs, current health care workers, researchers, health policy specialists, advocates, and community members interested in addressing health equity issues for LGBTQ individuals. Research track: The research track is a venue for sharing data-driven research on the health and well-being of LGBTQ communities across diverse health related disciplines. Clinical track: The clinical track sessions will focus on related topic areas important to the clinical care of LGBTQ patients, including primary care, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, and gender affirming medical care. Social Justice & Advocacy track: The social justice and advocacy track is a forum for the presentation and discussion of social justice for LGBTQ communities, as well as a venue for improving individual and institutional practices for advocating for LGBTQ health. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Deadline January 19, 2019 is.gd… Questions? Email us at uwlgbtqhc@gmail.com
CAMPUS LOCATION	South Campus Center (SOCC)
EVENT TYPES	Conferences, Information Sessions, Lectures/Seminars, Special Events, Workshops
EVENT SPONSORS	Q Center, School of Public Health, Queerx –  Pharmacy LGBTQ+ and Ally Association
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Enhance your global leadership at the University of Washington: Apply for the FIUTS Student Board!

The FIUTS Student Board is a year-long learning and leadership experience that amplifies the organization’s mission of international understanding, supports programs, and represents the diversity of the UW. This is a great opportunity for UW students to develop leadership and teamwork skills, while fostering global community on campus. Members build professional networks and gain real-world experience working with the nonprofit sector. Election to the student leadership team is a competitive process and applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are currently being accepted.

• Advocate for FIUTS values of peace, community, diversity, dialogue, engagement, and service
• Improve your leadership, organizational, event-planning, and communication skills
• Learn about the nonprofit sector while serving on a nonprofit Board of Trustees
• Work closely with FIUTS staff in carrying out the organization’s programs and mission

All UW students welcome to apply!
International, U.S., Undergraduate, Graduate, and IELP

Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2019

Apply online: https://www.fiuts.org/apply-for-the-student-board

Hello Social Work Students!

Remember all that work that you put into writing that great paper that no one but your professor read? That paper deserves to be seen! Submit your best clinical social work writing to the annual Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work student paper awards.

The Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work was established in 1973 to promote the specialization of clinical practice within the social work profession. It is an organization of clinical social workers practicing in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, family service agencies, hospitals and medical clinics and private practices. The WSSCSW offers its members continuing educational opportunities, legislative advocacy including lobbying, network and professional growth opportunities and special programs for new professionals.

Two student papers are chosen each year as winners. You do not need to be a member to submit or to win. Winning papers are published in the WSSCSW online magazine (with a byline about you!) and student winners are awarded a cash prize, a year of membership in the WSSCSW, and are acknowledged at the annual WSSCSW member’s dinner in June.

Details: You must be a current social work student of a BASW or MSW program in Washington State. Your paper should be less than 12 pages (you can edit a longer paper to less than 12 pages) on a topic relevant to clinical social work. Papers will be reviewed by a committee of social worker volunteer readers and winners will be notified in May. You can submit your paper anytime before April 1, 2019. Submit by emailing a PDF of your paper, along with your contact information, to admin@wsscsw.org with the subject line: 2019 student paper award

Hey, grad students! Want to recognize one of your outstanding peers? Nominate them to represent the Graduate School in the June 15 commencement ceremony. Please note, nominations are limited to Seattle-campus students only. Nominations will be accepted until March 27 at 5 p.m.

Funding

UW Graduate and Professional Senate (GPSS) Travel Grants: Early Spring 2019
Deadline April 3
Supports conference travel for graduate and professional students for conferences from April 24–June 4 with up to $300 for domestic conferences and $500 for international conferences

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation Scholarships
Deadline April 8
Recognizes UW sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community.

Grad Hack

51 Self-care Ideas
Free and cheap ideas for self-care, including “Sit on the front porch,” “have a dance party” or “sing at the top of your lungs.”

Tips for Dealing with Stress
Duke University reminds us of five essential tips for dealing with stress.

Applying to and Choosing a Graduate Program
If you’re choosing between Ph.D. programs, you may find this article helpful. This piece is especially written for students from marginalized backgrounds.

Develop your elevator pitch
If you find yourself with a spare moment or two between quarters, take some time to hone your elevator pitch for your research.

Career & Academic Development

Spring Job Fairs
Seattle campus // April 9–18
In April, check out job fairs in information sciences, marketing & communications, the built environment and more.

Call for nominations for Grad School Awards
Deadline Monday, May 20, 5 p.m.
Seeking nominations for the Distinguished Dissertation Awards, Distinguished Thesis Awards, and WAGS/UMI Innovation in Technology Award. Please send questions or submissions to graddean@uw.edu.

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