Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Information Sessions, International on Oct 28, 2015
Please join a diverse panel of young professionals across technology, education, public service, and startups for an interactive workshop about utilizing your college years to develop a thriving and meaningful career.
All majors are encouraged to attend.
When: November 3, 2015 | 6-8 PM
Where: The Career Center, Mary Gates Hall, Room 134
http://wespire-uw.splashthat.com
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Zang at khz@uw.edu
Posted under Information Sessions, Just for fun, Workshops on Oct 28, 2015
UW-IT Accessible Technology Services is hosting a Captioning Party and you’re invited!
When: Monday November 9, 2015, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Access Technology Center, MGH 064
Bring your own laptop and headphones, and a few short videos you’d like to caption. We’ll also have all of the above available for anyone who needs them.
We’ll provide food, beverages, and support. Formal training on how to caption videos will take place at 1:00pm for those who need it. Otherwise feel free to come and go as you like.
Our primary focus will be on YouTube videos, but other online videos are fine too, as long as they have a public URL.
Also an RSVP is appreciated, but not required. Please rvsp or contact for questions at: atcenter@uw.edu.
Posted under Information Sessions, International, Internships and Volunteer experiences on Oct 23, 2015
What is it like to serve in The Peace Corps?
Come find out from past volunteers!
This event is an opportunity to hear and learn about the stories of recently returned Peace Corps volunteers. The panel will consist of volunteers from a variety of fields who will be able to answer specific questions regarding programs, cultures, and locations. This will be a chance to be inspired by the work the Peace Corps has accomplished thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the support of the communities that they serve.
When: October 29th, 2015, 6 PM-7:30PM
Where: Gowen Hall, Room 201
For more information, please contact Halima Freudberg at pcorps@uw.edu or call 206-616-5801.
Posted under Information Sessions, Seminars, lectures and films on Oct 23, 2015
Interviewing Skills Workshop
Are job/internship interviews in your future? Want to brush up on your interviewing skills after a few years in school? Alison Jones, Career Specialist with UW Career Center, will present on essential skills for a successful interview.
When: Tuesday, October 27th 5:00 – 5:40 PM (40 minutes)
Where: School of Social Work
Presenter: Alison S. Jones, Senior Career Counselor, UW Career Center
Who: MSW and BSW students Please register for room info.
Register here for Interviewing Skills: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/282497
Posted under Information Sessions, Seminars, lectures and films on Oct 12, 2015
The UW Disability Studies Program is pleased to present a lecture at the intersection between disability theory, Italian literature, and gender and sexuality studies, by Kate Noson of UC Berkeley.
Title: “Other limits and other borders”: The Queer Country of the Blind in Gabriele Pedullà’s “Miranda”
Time: Thursday, October 22, 2015, 5:00pm
Location: Odegaard Library, Room 220, University of Washington
Bio: Kate Noson is Lecturer of Italian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where her fields of research are disability studies, modern Italian literature, and gender and sexuality studies.
Abstract: In this talk, Noson theorizes literary “transability” as an appropriation of disabled modes of being and knowing, to read Gabriele Pedullà’s story “Miranda” (2009) as an expression of anxiety regarding both queer sexuality and blind epistemology.
Accessibility information: Please do not wear any scents. ASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided. The room is wheelchair accessible.
To request another disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at: 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (fax), or email dso@uw.edu.
For more information about this and other Disability Studies events, please go to: https://depts.washington.edu/disstud/
Posted under Information Sessions, Interest areas, Social Justice, Student Groups on Campus, Student support and self care on Oct 12, 2015
Anti-Racism and White Allyship Group (ARWAG) weekly meetings are beginning this Wednesday evening 10/14, 5:15 PM, in Room 116. We meet for roughly an hour and a half but please come late/leave early as needed. (Every week thereafter we will meet at 5:00pm in Research Commons 2/3.)
ARWAG aims to provide support and challenge for white-identifying folks to address white privilege, to do personal and collective emotional and skill-building work in order to strengthen our possibilities to be meaningful agents against racism and to make classroom space more productive for all. For more information or details for the 2015-2016 school year, contact kdunphy@uw.edu.
Each session offers opportunity to both discuss a topic (examples described below) AND to provide ample time for participants to bring up emerging questions, concerns and issues related to racism and allyship. Come because you’re interested in the topics and/or because you want to share and explore with others experiences in your life related to racism and allyship.
Example ARWAG topics:
Posted under Information Sessions, Money Matters, Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships, Workshops on Sep 25, 2015
Interested in exploring China and its role in the world through a Master’s program at Peking University? Join John Holden, Associate Dean at Yenching Academy, to learn more about this new international graduate program at Peking University offering a Master’s in China Studies with scholarship support. Students who will have a bachelor’s degree in any field by Aug. 31, 2016 are eligible to apply this year. With some exceptions, applicants must be aged 26 or younger on August 31, 2016 (see below for complete eligibility requirements).
UW Information Session: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 from 4:30-5:30pm, Mary Gates Hall room 224 | RSVP to attend | Free food is provided!
Brief Program Information:
The Yenching Academy offers an intensive program of interdisciplinary classroom and field study of Chinese history and culture, as well as real-time issues in China’s development. As a college integrated within Peking University (PKU), the Yenching Academy prepares a diverse group of exceptional international and Chinese students with the knowledge of China that they need to fulfill their potential as global citizens and leaders. Yenching Academy offers courses in English. Concentration options include:
Scholarship Support:
The Yenching Academy provides a competitive postgraduate financial package. All students receive a fellowship that covers tuition, accommodation and living costs, as well as round trip airfare from their home country. The fellowship for international students ends after twelve months; they may complete and defend their thesis within one year after they have completed their Yenching Academy residence. Additional funding, in the form of research or teaching assistantships, will be available for international students in good standing who choose to complete their thesis at PKU during their second year. Mainland Chinese students will be supported on campus for two years.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more at http://yenchingacademy.org/, and join us on Oct. 1! Please RSVP to attend the information session at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/560.
UW students and alumni must apply for UW nomination to be considered. Details about UW’s application and nomination process are at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=yenching. UW’s deadline for applications is Dec. 21, 2015.
Posted under Information Sessions, Money Matters on Sep 24, 2015
Thursday, Oct. 1, noon–1 p.m.
Seattle campus, Research Commons, Green A
Learn the resources for finding fellowships, scholarships, grants, and employment to help finance graduate education, research, and travel. Don’t let fall funding application deadlines pass you by!
More information →
Posted under Information Sessions, Student support and self care, Workshops on Sep 16, 2015
The UW Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) Certificate in Care Management has opened its registration for the Winter 2016 start.
We will be holding 3 info sessions both in person and via webinar for prospective students to learn more about the program from our instructors.
RSVP here: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/care-management.html
This year’s instructors are:
Foundations of Care Management: Jullie Gray
Jullie Gray is a principal at Aging Wisdom, a life care management firm in Seattle. In her work and teaching she brings together three decades of experience in health care with her passion for working with older adults. She is an award-winning care manager and the current president of the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. She also served as the 2013 president of the Aging Life Care Association. Gray holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington and is also a licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington state and a certified care manager.
Tools and Applications for the Care Manager: Bonnie Shultz
Associate Clinical Professor and Clinical Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Washington & Palliative Care Navigator, Harrison Medical Center
Bonnie Shultz has taught courses at the University of Washington since 2003. Her course, Caring for Persons With Life Limiting Illness, is one of the highest rated practice courses in the UW School of Social Work. In 2011, she was nominated for the UW Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2013 was awarded the Master of Social Work Student Choice Teaching Award. Shultz assisted in establishing the pediatric palliative care consultation service at Seattle Children’s Hospital and was the leader in bringing palliative care services to Evergreen Healthcare (now EvergreenHealth) in Kirkland, Washington. She has worked on grants such as the Robert Wood Johnson pediatric palliative care demonstration grant and Aetna end-of-life care grants and is a recipient of the Project on Death in America Social Work Leadership Award. She has a master’s in social work and is a licensed independent clinical social worker.
Learn more about the program courses and how to apply here: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/care-management.html
Posted under Events, Information Sessions, Internships and Volunteer experiences on Sep 8, 2015
During the presentation you will learn how you can put your ideals into practice by joining Doctors Without Borders’ pool of dedicated aid workers. Doctors Without Borders recruits both medical and non-medical professionals to work in the field and is always looking for more of both.
Seattle Info Session
Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Belltown Community Center
415 Bell Street
Seattle, WA
Click here to attend the session
Posted under Academic Resources, Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Events, Global Health, Health, Information Sessions, Interest areas, Seminars, lectures and films, Workshops on Apr 30, 2015
The Department of Global Health has a full week of great events for anyone interested in global health. Our marquee event is the Global Healthies Award Ceremony on Monday, May 11. We also have a Career Fair with more than 20 organizations, a Trivia Night with Dr. King Holmes, several information sessions and discussions, and more.
Global Health Career Week 2015
Monday, May 4 – Monday, May 11, 2015
Sponsored by the Global Health Resource Center,
Department of Global Health, University of Washington
For more details: globalhealth.washington.edu/ghcareer2015
Posted under Events, Health, Information Sessions on Apr 15, 2015
According to the Washington State Department of Health, in Seattle, one in eight new HIV diagnoses occurs among youth ages 13-24. In 2014, Mayor Ed Murray proclaimed the entire month of April as National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness month in response to this alarming health issue impacting youth and young adults. In working to raise awareness , HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach) along with an amazing team of Seattle area youth HIV activists, will be hosting a free community education event on Saturday, April 18 at the Downtown Central Library from 1PM-3PM. The event will be centered on the experiences of young people living with HIV and bring together a range of community HIV activists, advocates, and community members for an afternoon of honest dialogue about HIV & AIDS in youth communities in 2015.
Posted under Events, Information Sessions on Apr 10, 2015
Interested in learning more about the CELS (Community Engaged Leaders & Scholars) program? Come to our next orientation on:
Thursday, April 22, 2015
from 3pm – 4:30pm
in Mary Gates Hall 171E
A PIZZA dinner will be included
Designed to develop a range of knowledge, skills and aptitudes, the CELS program guides students through focused workshops, lectures, and community events; connecting students with civic leaders, social impact organizations and a network of young people interested in community empowerment.
Are you actively engaged in your community? Take this quiz and find out!
Posted under Information Sessions on Apr 2, 2015
Prevention Certificate Preparation Program Information Session
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
12:30pm to 1:20pm
Research Commons Rooms 2 & 3
LUNCH PROVIDED! RSVP to jennmag@uw.edu by April 10th
Are you frustrated about drug and alcohol use, youth violence and suicide impacting our communities? Did you know that through community empowerment, coalition building, and advocacy through policy change, social workers have played a critical role in prevention?
If any of this seems interesting to you then come to this information session to learn more about an exciting educational opportunity! This program offers a stipend of $1500/year for students accepted into the program!
Posted under Academic Resources, Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Events, Information Sessions, Interest areas, International, Policy Information on Apr 1, 2015
AN EVENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
An International Student’s Path to Successfully Working in the U.S.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
5:30 pm to 7 pm
The Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall
The Career Center is excited to bring to campus American executive, Mark Wen to talk about his path from international student to Healthcare Executive with Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Posted under Information Sessions, Job Opportunities, Student support and self care on Mar 27, 2015
MSW Drop-in meeting with administrators
Thursday, April 9th 12:30-1:30 PM
SWS Room 116
SSW Job Fair
Thursday, April 16th 4:00-6:00 PM
1st floor Gallery
SAC Spring Social
Friday, April 24th 5:00-7:30 PM
HUB Game Room
Posted under Information Sessions, Seminars, lectures and films on Feb 20, 2015
Dr Jones will be speaking on the topic of “Tools for a National Conversation on Racism.”
When: Friday February 27, 2:30-3:30 pm
Where: Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, Unity Suite (Rm. 104/106)
3931 Brooklyn Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 Read more
Posted under Events, Information Sessions on Feb 17, 2015
Mayor Ed Murray’s proposal on homelessness aims to expand capacity at emergency shelters and seeks permits for three new homeless camps. Join us to learn about the benefits of the proposal, hear testimonies from current encampment members, and learn where city council members stand! To learn more information about the event and proposal see Action Assembly flier.
February 19th
6:15-7:15 pm
T-439 Magnuson Health Sciences Building
Posted under Information Sessions on Feb 17, 2015
The Student Legal Services (SLS) Office will be presenting an information session on Landlord/Tenant issues for international students who are renting apartments or houses. Come learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant so you can make informed legal decisions. For more information about SLS, please visit their website, http://depts.washington.edu/slsuw/.
Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 12:30-1:00pm
(Check in with ISS at Schmitz Hall 459 at least 5 minutes prior to the session. Space is limited and is on a first come first service sign up list. Sign up will start at 12:00pm on the day of the session.)
Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Information Sessions on Feb 11, 2015
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The Fulbright program was designed as a cultural exchange program to promote global awareness and goodwill by sending U.S. citizens abroad. The program currently awards approximately 1,800 grants annually in all fields of study, and operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Information about the program can be found at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Fulbright is a great opportunity to expand horizons—the projects can be directly related to academic work (e.g., thesis or dissertation research) or it can simply be a project that interests the student and might be useful to the host country. Fulbright was designed as a cultural exchange program—to expand global awareness and goodwill by sending U.S. citizens abroad to experience another culture. There are Fulbright advisors on each campus who will be happy to meet and talk with interested students and alumni.
More information about the UW process can be found at: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/fulbright/index.shtml
UW Information sessions will be held throughout spring quarter on all three campuses; current students and UW alumni are encourage to attend. Preregistration is required.