The ASUW is still hiring for the 2013-2014 academic year! We are currently seeking applicants for our Computer Administrator position with experience with Linux/Unix software, PHP, MySQL, Apache, Windows Domains, SSH, and other Linux based server upkeep. Are you familiar with PHP code & WordPress and interested in helping redesign the ASUW website? Apply to be one of our Webmasters! Applications for both positions are now available at www.jobs.asuw.org 

http://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship

Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.

Boren Fellows represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. As part of the African Languages Initiative, Boren Award applicants have the opportunity to further their study of Akan/Twi, French, Hausa, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof, Yoruba, or Zulu. For a complete list of languages, visit our website.

Graduate students can receive up to $30,000 for language study and international research. In exchange for funding, recipients commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of one year. Read more

Chronic undernutrition is a significant public health problem in Nepal, where over forty per cent of children under five years of age suffer from stunting. The consequences of stunting are serious, life-long and irreversible. Chronic malnutrition accounts for at least one third of deaths in children aged under-five. Those who survive under-nutrition are at increased risk of morbidity, poor physical growth and decreased cognitive function resulting in lower academic performance, low economic productivity and increased risk of degenerative diseases like diabetes and obesity, later in life. To this end, the Nepal Government has recognized that addressing chronic malnutrition is a prerequisite for accelerated achievement of all the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the foundation of broad social and economic growth. During the National Nutrition Seminar held in October 2010, the negative impact of under-nutrition on the social, economic and human capital development was highlighted, with consensus reached to urgently address the problem. It was also agreed that it must be considered a priority in the government’s plans, with a call to tackle this through a multi-sector approach.

The National Multi-sector Nutrition Plan (MSNP) for accelerated improvement of maternal and child nutrition (2013-2017)[1] has been prepared by five key government sectors, under the coordination and lead of the National Planning Commission (NPC), in collaboration with all key development partners. The MSNP offers a package of activities/interventions with priority strategic objectives by sector that are tailored to the specific characteristic and needs of different Districts. It is expected that the MSNP could contribute to a reduction by one third of the current prevalence of chronic malnutrition, and help stimulate long-term progress towards reducing this problem so that it is no longer an impeding factor for Nepal’s human capital development. The MSNP includes actions to enhance inter-sector collaboration and coordination, strengthening multi-sector monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress, financial and human resources as well as identifying gaps and future needs to ensure the commitment and capacity to implement it in a sustainable manner. A key feature of the MSNP is its decentralized design and implementation, through participatory bottom-up planning involving the Village Development Committees (VDCs) and District Development Committees (DDCs). Read more

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS)  Fellowship Information Session tomorrow, Oct 29, 3:30-4:30 in Thomson 317.

UW students from all departments may apply at: http://www.jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/

FLAS Fellowships provide:

Academic Year Graduate:                  $18,000 tuition, $15,000 living stipend

Academic Year Undergraduate:         $10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend

Summer Graduate/Undergraduate:        $5,000 tuition, $2,500 living stipend

The FLAS Fellowship is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.  FLAS Fellowships support study of the following languages and their world regions:

-Arabic -Bangla -Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian -Bulgarian -Burmese -Canadian First Nations -Chinese -Czech -Danish -Estonian -Filipino/Tagalog -Finnish -French -German -Hebrew -Hindi -Indonesian/Malay -Italian -Japanese -Kazakh -Khmer -Korean -Latvian -Lithuanian -Norwegian -Persian -Polish -Portuguese -Russian -Slovenian -Spanish -Swahili -Swedish -Tajik -Thai -Turkish -Uighur -Urdu -Uzbek -Vietnamese Read more

Graduate Funding Information Service Drop-in Hours
Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. and Fridays, 2-4 p.m., Allen Library, Research Commons, Rm G86A  
GFIS helps students identify and use different resources to locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, and conference and research travel. Come to drop-in hours with your specific questions.

It may seem early, but for many funding opportunities, the window between September and December is when the majority of applications open for next year’s funding rounds—whether you’re interested in scholarships, travel funding, or fellowships and grants to support your graduate research. Even looking ahead to next summer, this is a great time to start investigating funding opportunities.

Where to Start
When considering funding their graduate educations, many students turn to Google first. But for anyone who has ever searched for “funding for grad school” or “scholarships,” you’ve probably found that the world of funding can be a complex and messy place if you don’t know what you’re looking for. But where do you start? What resources should you be reviewing, and what things should you consider as you begin to find opportunities in your field and beyond?

• Talk to your academic program! Your program coordinator or advisor should be the first contact you make when looking for funding. They will have great information not only about UW-specific funding, but also funding from outside the UW, as well. They can also provide advice based on previous students’ funding experiences.
• Look into the differences between internal and external funding. Internal funding is specific to your department or UW as a whole, often including assistantships, department fellowships, tuition waivers, and university scholarships. External funding—which also includes opportunities such as fellowships, scholarships, and grants—is offered by organizations outside the university, and are available regardless of where you are studying. Professional organizations, government agencies, and corporations are just a few of the types of organizations that provide external funds for graduate study. Read more

CLUE is in the process of hiring for the below positions. Please pass the message to students who may be interested. And feel free to pint the attachment and post it.

Do you have a passion for your subject area?     Do you enjoy helping others? CLUE

-CLUE is a program that can partner with you to reach these goals. CLUE is currently accepting applications for multiple positions, listed below, for the 2013-2014 school year.

-If you are interested, see further information on the CLUE website. Applications will be due Fri Oct 11, 2013. http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/clue/for-current-tutors/ Read more

General Graduate Student Funding
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 3-4 p.m., Allen Library Auditorium
This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of funding available, what databases, web resources, print materials, and support services are available at the UW, and discuss the timeline for applying for fellowships and grants.

Thesis/Dissertation Webinar
Tuesdy, Oct. 15, 3-5 p.m.
The UW Graduate School and UW Libraries will present students with basic information about submitting their Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD). The webinar will cover important topics such as publishing, copyright, open access, delayed release, ProQuest/UMI and university publication agreements, preparing an ETD for submission and an overview of the electronic submission process. Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions. Space is limited, register now.

Choosing a Citation Management System
Monday, Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., Allen Library Auditorium
Learn about three citation management systems that allow you to import, store and share your research citations and automatically format your bibliographies into whatever style you need (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

Save the Date—Getting Connected
Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-10 p.m., UW Club
The Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) hosts “Getting Connected,” a chance to meet new and returning graduate students of color, faculty and staff from all disciplines as well as benefit from faculty and student panels about how to thrive in graduate school. A reception with food, mingling and music begins at 7 p.m.

Every UW student has a story — about how he got here, what she’s discovered, how they’ve learned to stand out, or fit in. The UW students who tell their stories the best can win $1,500, $1,000 or $500.

The My Husky Story video contest is seeking student-created videos that show how UW students spend their time outside of class. A panel of judges will award $1,500 to the first place winner and $1,000 to the runner-up. The student video with the most likes on Facebook will win $500. Read more

March 1098T Tax Class

Friday, March 8, 2013 12pm – 1pm
Location: Odegaard room 220

Cost: FREE

Class Description: You’ve received your 1098T tax form! Student Fiscal
Services presents this workshop to help students understand the
information on the 1098T tax form. We will cover both the education
tax credits that may be available to students plus potential tax
issues pertaining to scholarships and grants.

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