The Caregiver Support Group Facilitator is available to the students and staff at the School of Social Work. This is a great opportunity to get experience in group facilitation, learn about the needs of caregivers and help in a very needed area.

To find out more or apply, click here: https://volunteer.alz.org/volunteeropportunities/volunteer-opportunity-details/sg-detail?_ga=2.152144185.1041897007.1603816640-1280723005.1597260819

If you have any questions at all, please contact Christin at cmpeter@alz.org

Where would you go if you had eight months to travel solo? Which two continents and six countries would you visit? What experiences would you seek out? How would you be transformed?

The 2021 application is open and you may be eligible to apply for this $23,000 fellowship that supports independent exploration and travel abroad. **SSW usually has at least one MSW student get one each year!

Bonderman Fellows undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel fellows focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it. Each Fellowship carries a $23,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.

Applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) January 11, 2021. More information, including info session details and the application, can be found at bonderman.uw.edu – please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you may apply.

More information and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu – please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you may apply.

Eligibility:
All applicants must be enrolled (for graduate students: “on leave” status is not considered enrolled) and in good standing at the UW during the quarter the application is due (Winter 2021) and must hold US citizenship or permanent resident status. Good standing in this regard refers not only to academic but also disciplinary and conduct standing. Additionally:

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS: All students in graduate or professional degree programs are eligible to apply.

To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please review the Applying and FAQ sections of the website.

Women who are single parents or head of households pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, graduate, or vocational/technical degree may be eligible to apply for the Live Your Dream! Education Award.

The winner of the Live Your Dream! Award will receive a $4,000 education grant that can be used for tuition, childcare, books, or other needs as a student enrolled in a program. Winner of the local club award will be referred to the Soroptimist Northwestern Region for the opportunity to be selected for additional award money.

To apply, please visit the Soroptimist portal and complete the application.

For more information on the event, go to: https://jsis.washington.edu/canada/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D149024358

FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area-studies knowledge. Students from all programs and departments are encouraged to apply. FLAS Fellowships are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Out-of-state graduate students receive a non-resident tuition waiver.

The Canadian Studies Center offers:

— Summer 2021 fellowships for French and beginning Nuu-chah-nulth
— Academic Year 2021-22 fellowships for French, continuing Nuu-chah-nulth (applicants for the academic year must have already taken the summer session), and beginning level Inuktitut, the Inuit language.
— For both summer and the academic year, students may apply for other Indigenous languages spoken in Canada contingent on identifying instruction.

FLAS Deadline: 01/31/2021. For more information on the FLAS fellowship go to: https://jsis.washington.edu/advise/funding/flas/

NOVEMBER 3, 2020: ELECTION DAY

Hello QSC Director here, I just wanted to share some words with everyone about the upcoming election. There have been rampant anti-LGBT rhetoric ads as Election Day has approached. These posts have implied that on election day there may be acts of violence against the queer community and specifically transgender POC. While these rumors are unfounded, there is no question that the next couple weeks will be filled with anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty about the future. This is not a message to instill fear or nerves, my intention is not to fear monger. Stay safe and mindful as the next couple weeks unfold. Within this newsletter there will be mental health resources, physical safety resources, and guides for allies on how to best support our queer friends.

Self Defense Tips:

a. https://safety.lovetoknow.com/personal-safety-protection/self-defense-tip
b. https://www.insider.com/best-self-defense-tips-everyone-should-know-2018-3
c. https://campussafetyuniversity.com/physical-safety-self-defense-tips-techniques/

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386): They specialize in young LGBTQ people’s mental health, and they’re available 24/7.They’re a great resource if you need help or just want to talk about your life

LGBT National Youth Talkline

LGBT National Youth Talkline (1-800-246-7743): The Talkline is open daily, with trained peer counselors ready to talk about mental health, dating, coming out, sexual health, or anything you need.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (800-950-NAMI): NAMI offers a daily hotline that you can call to talk about mental health and to find resources in your area.

Understand the adversity LGBTQ people face:

To be a good ally, it’s important to understand how LGBTQ people’s gender identity and sexuality exist in relation to other social issues. The queer community has a long history with sex work, including but not limited to survival sex, or when someone will “trade sex for basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing.” They also face an overwhelming amount of workplace discrimination: The Williams Institute reports that lesbian, gay, and bisexual employees are more likely to report being fired from a job or denied a position compared to their straight counterparts.

A good ally offers financial support:

Crowdfunding is one of the most popular ways to directly support LGBTQ people. Rainbow Campaign hosts campaigns by LGBTQ folks, and thousands of initiatives for queer financial support can be found on GoFundMe. Searching the phrase “transgender,” for instance, brings up more than 6,000 results.

Uplift the most marginalized in the community

A good LGBTQ ally understands how to lift up not just queer voices but black queer voices, queer sex workers’ voices, and impoverished trans people’s voices, among other identities. People of color are more likely to identify as queer than whites, and we suffer disproportionately and systematically from poverty, unemployment, and other economic issues.

Valens, Ana. “Here’s What a Good LGBTQ Ally Looks Like.” Vox, Vox, 22 June 2019, www.vox.com/identities/2019/6/22/18700875/lgbtq-good-ally

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Save the date for the next Social Work Asian & Pacific Islander Meeting will be – Thursday, November 12, from 3-4pm by Zoom. This is open to all API Students (MSW, BASW, PhD), and API faculty and staff.

Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/rrGdjmpjakQ7wLyF7

Join Zoom Meeting
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SWAPI Facebook Group

A virtual drop-in support space for any student needing to talk with others, facilitated by counselors

To join the Zoom, go to https://uw-phi.zoom.us/j/92682426611

RSVP and learn more about the panelist at: http://tiny.cc/QTpanel

A panel discussion with Black & trans community leaders on November 23 from 6-7:30pm. Moderated by MSW student Israt Audry, the panel will conclude with audience Q&A and then a BIPOC-only space. Any UW SSW faculty, staff, or student may attend

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