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In April, the School of Public Health will showcase the work 100+ MPH students have done to address some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. From across the globe to our own backyard, they’ve applied their skills to investigate the health effects of climate change, assess healthcare facilities in Ukraine, improve refugee health through education and outreach programs, develop toolkits for preventing and responding to infectious disease outbreaks among people experiencing homelessness, and more.

The MPH Practicum Symposium page is live (RSVP for details): https://sph.washington.edu/mph-practicum/symposium2023

April 12, 3-5pm, HUB Ballroom, UW Seattle Campus

85+ students will present in person

April 17-20, 12-1:20pm, Zoom

15+ students will present on zoom. Each student will have 15 minutes to present their projects and answer questions.

Marcy Migdal Fund for Education Equality

The Center for Global Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies is excited to share a funding opportunity for all University of Washington students, The Marcy Migdal Fund for Educational Equality. Past recipients have included students from a wide range of departments in both the sciences and the humanities. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.

The Marcy Migdal Fund supports exceptional University of Washington students engaged in activities aimed at enhancing access to education for vulnerable students (broadly defined), either locally or throughout the world, and helping them succeed in their education. The Marcy Migdal Scholarship provides a cash award of $1,000 to up to three individual recipients each academic year.

Applications are now open and will close on April 12, 2023.

The link to apply is here.

Explore our website for more information about the fund, including application instructions, FAQs, and profiles of past recipients.

Please feel free to reach out to the CGS Managing Director, Phil Shekleton (philross@uw.edu), with any questions.

For more information and to apply: Pitt Lived Experience Research Academy

Online Survey: Inform Peer Coaching to Support Graduate Students
Respond by April 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Academic Support Programs, Seattle campus

Academic Support Programs (ASP) invites current graduate and professional students at the UW to complete a short survey about their experience with connection, support, and resources on campus. We aim to inform our approach to supporting graduate students, including our free peer-to-peer coaching program. The survey will close on April 21, 2023. All respondents can choose to enter a raffle for a $25 gift card to two on-campus cafes! Any questions can be emailed to aspcoach@uw.edu.

CIRCLE Fast Track Weekly Discussion Series

International students, join CIRCLE to chat, learn, and exchange ideas with your undergraduate and graduate peers from the U.S. and across the world! The weekly discussion series consists of seven topic that rotate each week between cultural and academic themes: three topics focus on tips and strategies to accelerate your adjustment to living in the U.S. and four topics on ways to boost your academic productivity. You will leave each session with new knowledge, different perspectives, helpful tips and strategies, resources for future learning or development, and most importantly, friendships that could last longer than your educational journey at the UW.

Spring 2023 Schedule Overview (Click the RSVP link for descriptions of weekly topics)

April 5 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Holiday Traditions and Celebrations: Easter – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/tKq5Jfye4y

1. April 12 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – The Art of Saying No – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/zGgLNpnTmK
2. April 19 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Discovering Parks in Seattle – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/bWNvfnT7xA
3. April 26 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – Goal Setting and Planning – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/pSqq7VcFNz
4. May 3 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Exploring Coffee Culture – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/f8P4zwmfBX
5. May 10 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – Fundamental Interviewing Techniques – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/JNUbisemi8
6. May 17 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Balancing Finances as a Student – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/JFqB5uFPYy

Snacks and beverages are provided during each discussion. For questions, please contact Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.

Effective Interview Strategies for International Students: How to Prepare for Behavioral Interview Questions

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Location: HUB, Room 145

This event is free to attend. RSVP online: https://forms.office.com/r/X1hpmt92Da

Are you curious about the interview process and what it entails during initial stages? Behavioral interview questions (typically asked during the 1st or 2nd round of interview) involve questions about your experience (e.g., Tell us about a time when you solved a challenging problem) and the way to answer these questions determines whether you will be proceeded to the next stage of the interview process.

Join experienced professional development training professionals from CIRCLE and MentorX to learn more about the interview process and strategies to prepare and be successful in responding to behavioral interview questions.

 

This event is co-sponsored by the UW Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) and MentorX. Please send your questions or comments to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.

Dear Graduate and Professional Students,

 Welcome back to Spring Quarter! “Good luck and have fun! (GLHF)” as you learn through your teaching, research, and service, your capstones, theses, and dissertation projects, and good conversations with friends and colleagues. For those planning to graduate, you’re almost there!

 For those who will continue their studies next year, the application for the Student Regent position is now open. The Student Regent is a Washington resident appointed by the Governor to serve on the UW Board of Regents for a one-year term from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (or until the next Student Regent is appointed). The Student Regent will receive a scholarship for tuition costs of their program; the Student Regent may accept additional UW employment during their regency.

 The Student Regent Selection Committee, composed of current student leaders across all three UW campuses, will forward 3-5 finalists to Governor Inslee, who will then choose one student for appointment.

 A description of the position and the application is attached. The content to be submitted is on pages 3-4. The application deadline is April 14, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. If selected for an interview, you will be asked to schedule a Zoom interview on April 24 or April 26.

 Only completed applications will be considered. Interview spots are limited.

 Materials should be submitted to Timothy Billing, ASUW President, asuwpres@uw.edu

 Questions about the position and duties should be directed to Elizabeth Lee, Student Regent, stureg@uw.edu

 Student Regent Application Information Website: https://depts.washington.edu/gpss/2023-2024-uw-student-regent-application-open/

Issue No. 163                                                                             April 4, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

UW Global Engagement Fellows: Applications Due May 5
The Office of Global Affairs has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 Global Engagement Fellows, an award focused on creating inclusive global communities at UW. OGA will award up to $3,000 to convene cross-disciplinary groups of faculty that share common interests.

SSWR Needs Volunteer Abstract Reviewers
The Society for Social Work and Research seeks volunteer abstract reviewers for the 28th Annual conference. If you are interested in applying, click here for additional information.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

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The Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Activists (SARVA) of the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) are advocating to expand reporting options for survivors through Title IX to include informal resolution processes. An informal resolution process can take many forms, but in a broad sense is an action-oriented agreement written by the harmed party (survivor/victim), and voluntarily agreed to by the party who caused the harm. In doing so, we are asking UW students of all backgrounds to provide their perspectives on the reporting processes offered at UW for those who have experienced sexual or relationship violence, the gaps in those processes, and how they envision those gaps being addressed, through the attached survey.

 

Here is the survey: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/VcvnjPJriw

GPSS Elections

The GPSS Election Guide for 2023-2024 is attached. The election will be held during our Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Senate meeting. For inquiries related to these elections, please email gpsselect@uw.edu.

The GPSS officers set the organization’s goals, implement Senate directives, communicate goals and actions to the University and students, and report on progress toward achieving these directives. To that end, the GPSS Officers hold regular meetings of the Senate, a forum for graduate and professional students to voice their concerns and give direction to the GPSS.

Compensation

To ensure that all officers have the capacity to complete these responsibilities, each position is compensated for working 19.5 hours a week for the entire year, starting in June. Officers earn a wage equivalent to the salary of a TA or RA, receive graduate appointment health insurance, and their tuition is paid by the GPSS.

 Requirements

Candidates are required to attend at least three (3) GPSS meetings (inclusive of Senate and Committee meetings) during the 2022-2023 academic year prior to the Elections Meeting. If a candidate is unable to attend three (3) meetings prior to the Elections Meeting, please contact the Elections Committee to discuss the option of an exception (gpsselect@uw.edu). For information about specific positions or meetings, please consult the Election Guide and current officers:

• President: A.J. Balatico; gpsspres@uw.edu
• Vice President of Internal Affairs: Davon Thomas; gpssvpin@uw.edu
• Vice President of External Affairs: Joel Anderson; gpssvpex@uw.edu
• Vice President of Finance: Van Mai; gpssvpfb@uw.edu
• Vice President of Equity & Inclusion: Marty Varela; gpssvpei@uw.edu
• Vice President of Administration: Jack Flesher; gpssvpadmin@uw.edu

Filing for Candidacy

Please see page 14 of the Election Guide for details on how to file for candidacy. Notably, in addition to statements and forms enclosed, candidates should prepare and submit:

• Statement of objectives (1-2 pages, 11pt font, double spaced)
• Optional: Resume (1-2 pages)

Election materials received before Thursday, April 27, 2023 will be shared to our Senate the following day.

 

the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is accepting applications for a Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA): Student Advising and Program Support position for the appointment period of September 16, 2023 – June 15, 2024.

This role will directly support the Dream Project College and Career Readiness Assistants, near-peer mentoring program. The application is open now and closes April 20, 2023.

The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is accepting applications for a Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA): Student Advising and Program Support position for the appointment period of September 16, 2023 – June 15, 2024. This role will directly support the Dream Project College and Career Readiness Assistants.

This role provides a unique opportunity to learn about program administration, support community/school-based partnerships, facilitate student learning around equity issues, and link experiential opportunities to career readiness. This experiential learning opportunity provides students with community and school-based work experience, near-peer mentorship, professional and personal development opportunities, and cohort discussions around identity, power, privilege, and oppression.

View full job description here (UW netID required)

More information can be found on the CELE website. Any questions can be directed to Emma Pelletier at egbp@uw.edu.

WHAT: 2023 UW Seattle Spring Job & Internship Fair

WHEN: April 11, 2023 from 11:30am-3:00pm

WHERE: Husky Union Building Ballroom

100 registered employers are actively recruiting Huskies for full- and part-time career and internship roles across all industries. This in-person event marks the Career & Internship Center’s exciting return to the Husky Union Building! Students can preview that list of employers here and are encouraged to register for the fair and browse attending employers’ open positions prior to attending.

Encourage students to:

• Optimize their Handshake profile by adding Skills and Experience – here is a great how-to!
• Consider having the Career & Internship Center review their resume in advance of the Fair.
• Attend the virtual Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair workshop on March 28^th from 1:30pm-2:20pm (optional but helpful)

 

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