All graduation celebrations are student led and supported by staff, faculty, and campus partners. The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center invite you to join and celebrate the Class of 2025. These graduation celebration events are open to all UW students and recognize the success of students and their families, as well as celebrate their multi-identity and multicultural heritage. Learn more at the Community Graduation Celebrations webpage.

• Undocu Graduation Celebration on 5/23/2025 
• Filipino Graduation Celebration on 6/9/2025 
• Latine Graduation Celebration on 6/12/2025 
• Lavender Graduation Celebration on 6/10/2025 
• Pasifik Graduation Celebration on 6/12/2025 
• Black Graduation Celebration 6/8/2025 

The SSW BIPOC Affinity Group invites you to our upcoming celebration of SSW grads! Join us on June 10^th from 11am -1pm at the SSW Room 305. Please RSVP by June 5^th! 

There will be a short, informal program honoring our graduates.  Light refreshments provided and some fun materials for those who want to do a little cap decorating (bring your own materials if you’ve got something started already!).

About us: This affinity group holds space to amplify the experience of SSW students, staff, and faculty who self-identify as BIPOC, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Brown, Asian & Pacific Islander, Mixed & Multiracial folks. This is an informal, student-centered group, voluntarily supported by staff and faculty at the School of Social Work. Affinity groups at UW SSW are generally aimed at community building and fostering connection, these groups are open to all SSW students.

Students, this end of year social is an opportunity for UW first-generation graduate students to connect with one another, recognize their milestones, and enjoy free food and refreshments!

The event is hosted by The Graduate School’s office of Graduate Student Affairs. Our programing is open to all UW graduate students who share the goal of promoting a supportive environment for everyone. Send questions to uwgsa@uw.edu.

All UW international graduate students are invited to join this event to celebrate accomplishments and graduation with peers. Featured speakers—university leaders and current international graduate students—will share about their experiences in higher education and how their unique journeys led them to where they are today. Whether or not you are graduating in the coming years, come and join our celebration!

DAY 1 and incoming Advanced Standing students, consider an application to the CSWE Minority Fellowship program.

CSWE’s Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) opportunities support the mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to reduce the effects of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities by increasing the number of individuals trained to work with underrepresented and underserved racial/ethnic minority persons with or at risk for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM (ET). To assist you with the application process, the MFP Team has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions document, Application Guidebook and informative video detailing program goals and offerings. Funding will be made available

The Banyan Scholarship for Clinical Education and Healthcare Professions offers $1,000 worth of grant to support working students in healthcare fields. This scholarship is open to students pursuing careers in healthcare, including medical, mental health, addiction treatment, clinical, and social work professions.

Link to the application and eligibility details: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/resources/student-scholarship/

The application deadline is June 25, 2025.

MSW students, consider an application to this scholarship. All undergraduate and graduate students at UW Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma are eligible to apply. More information can be found here: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/mortar

To be considered, an applicant must be an enrolled student at the University of Washington during the 2024-2025 academic year. The applicant also must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the University of Washington in 2025-26. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. These scholarships range between $2,000 and $3,000.

A completed application must be submitted as a combined, single PDF with all elements below except the letter of recommendation. It must be typed and formatted according to APA guidelines. Along with the application form, please include:

• Cover letter about yourself, academic/life goals, and how scholarship funds would be used. (1 page maximum)
• Current resume (1 page maximum)
• Scholarship, Leadership, Service: Up to 2 pages demonstrating your qualifications for this scholarship using each category as a sub-heading. Please include relevant post high school experiences, both on and off campus, including dates and frequency of activity.
• Transcripts: must include Unofficial UW Transcript and prior college transcripts.
• One letter of recommendation (1 page maximum), sent directly from your recommender as a separate PDF to toloscholars@gmail.com, on or before the deadline.

To apply, completed applications (and letter of recommendation) must be submitted to toloscholars@gmail.com by the deadline of June 30th. 

MSW students that plan to be enrolled in Autumn 2025, consider this departmental scholarship opportunity.

Applications are now being accepted for the School’s departmental scholarships for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. The application consists of a general scholarship application and five additional prompts for specialized funding opportunities. 

Eligibility:

• In good academic standing at the close of Spring quarter 2025
• Planning to be enrolled in Autumn 2025
• Submission of the FAFSA/WASFA for 2025-2026 (If you are ineligible, i.e. you’re an international student, this requirement is waived.)
• Applicants do not have to be a US Citizen or resident. International and undocumented students are encouraged to apply.
• Students who have multiple quarter assistantships (e.g., GSAs covering tuition with stipend and benefits) or recipients of WDI, WSW, or CWTAP grants for 2025/26 are NOT eligible for additional funding. 

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 4^th by 11:59 pm (PST).

Apply Now!

Note, you will need to login with your UW credentials.

Full link: https://forms.office.com/r/h7HL06UuLU

Additional funding information:

Financial Aid: If you plan to be enrolled during summer quarter, you’re encouraged to complete the application for summer financial aid. Questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid (osfa@uw.edu).

Graduate Funding Information Service: The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) helps UW graduate students find funding for graduate school-related expenses. Students can visit the GFIS blog to find funding and GFIS Guide to learn about campus funding resources, databases, search strategies, and events. You can browse their resources, or make an appointment with an advisor to get individualized support.

SSW students, consider joining oSTEM (Out in Science Technology Engineering and Math) for their happy hour. Commence forwarded message:

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We’re excited to let you know about our next oSTEM Happy Hour! Our May Happy Hour will be at 5:30pm on Friday, May 2nd at College Inn Pub. Since we’ll be at College Inn Pub, this Happy Hour will be 21+ with valid ID. We look forward to seeing you there!

SSW students, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, you’re warmly invited to join us for a special two-part event focused on art and community healing hosted by the MSW Program and Art Committee.

We’ll kick things off with a Mural Design & Community Building Workshop on Thursday, May 1, 2025 (4:30P – 6:30P in Room 305A/B)—a space to reflect on how we want to steward community and co-create the layout of a mural together.

Then, from May 5^th – May 9th (8AM–5pm in the Gallery), we’ll host drop-in Art Days, where you can contribute your voice and vision to the mural through painting, collage, or mixed media. This will be the chance for you all to bring your vision of the mural to life!

No art experience is needed and all supplies will be provided. Bring your creativity and your heart ❤️ Check out the flyer attached for full details, and we hope to see you there! Please reach out to mthernan@uw.edu for any questions. 

MSW students, consider your attendance with the Odegaard Writing and Research Center’s event tomorrow! Commence forwarded message:

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The OWRC will be hosting our quarterly Graduate Writer Social Hour this Friday, April 25, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the OWRC space (OUGL 121). We invite any and all UW graduate writers to come join us for this event, which connects graduate students from across the UW campus with the aim of building writing community, conversation, and resource sharing.

Light refreshments will be provided (and swag!). Registration and additional details can be found here.

SSW students, we hope you join us for our Student Design Challenge Spring Speaker Events, as we hear from and celebrate BASW, MSW, dual-degree, and PhD students, collaborators, and Social Work Staff and Faculty mentors who have worked on Grand Challenge Student Design Project over the course of this past 2024-2025 Academic Year!

You can learn more about the Grand Challenges Student Design Project here.

Join us on two different days to hear these presentations:

·         Session 1: Friday May 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Room 305 A/B

·         Session 2: Thursday, May 29th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Room 305 A/B

We encourage you to attend either (or both!) sessions to support your peers and learn more about the exciting work being done through the Grand Challenges Student Design Project. Grand Challenge student project focuses include: Close the Health Gap, Eradicate Social Isolation, Promote Smart Decarceration, and End Homelessness.

Please RSVP by May 7th to let us know which session(s) you will be attending. Virtual and in-person options are available. You can RSVP HERE. Snacks and refreshments will be available for all in-person attendees.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the incredible work of our Grand Challenges student teams! If you have any questions in the meantime, please email the UW Grand Challenges team at gcsocialwork@uw.edu.

MSW students, consider joining one of your LiveWell Peer Groups this quarter! Commence forwarded message:

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This quarter, LiveWell will offer three different group options for its Peer Groups! As always, participation is free for UW students. LiveWell Peer Groups are student-led, peer-facilitated groups designed to promote resiliency and overall wellbeing for UW students. Each group focuses on a different topic of well-being, offering space for discussion, skill-building, and personal growth. Participation in groups is always free and all groups are open to all students.

Learn more and sign up on our website at https://livewell.uw.edu/peer-groups/. 

Dawgs Unplugged🔌

Want to form a healthier relationship with social media? Join our Social Media Peer Group, Dawgs Unplugged, to explore the impact of overuse, learn strategies for healthier habits, and strengthen offline connections. Each week, we will provide insightful discussions, practical tools, and a supportive community. Students are encouraged to attend as many sessions as they’d like.

Two groups are offered this quarter for Dawgs Unplugged: Mondays 3:00-4:00 pm and Fridays 12:30-1:30 pm starting the week of April 28th. Both are located in Elm Hall 109 (next to Fitness Center West). Sign up here by April 25th.

The Body Project😊

The Body Project is a 4-week evidence-based program designed to increase body acceptance and decrease body dissatisfaction. Groups meet weekly to develop skills for managing body dissatisfaction and to confront appearance ideals pressed upon us by society and social media. Sign up here by April 18th.

Talking to Friends 💛

Looking to build stronger connections and feel more confident in navigating social situations? Talking to Friends is a 4-week peer-led group that focuses on expanding connections with other Huskies through building self-efficacy, interpersonal, and resiliency skills. Those who sign up will meet for one-hour sessions facilitated by a trained Peer Health Educator. Whether you’re shy, adjusting to a new environment, or just looking to meet new people, this group is a safe and welcoming space. Start building friendships and skills that will last a lifetime – come join us!

Groups meet Fridays 11:00-12:00 pm starting May 2nd and ending May 23rd in Elm Hall 109 (next to Fitness Center West). Students are encouraged to attend all sessions to get the most out of the group. Sign up here by April 30th.

How do I sign up?

For Body Project, learn more and sign up here.

For all other groups, learn more and sign up here.

If you have any questions, please let us know via email at lwpeer@uw.edu. We look forward to seeing you!

SSW community, join us for a Swap N’ Meet event in celebration of Earth Week!

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Sponsored by the MSW Program. Questions? Please contact Charlotte at carlotat@uw.edu.

****Revised as of June 6th, 2025: the program has concluded for the year.

MSW students, consider this free training and research opportunity. The training is titled, “Pathways to Safety: Empowering Social Workers to Counsel Clients about Firearms”, and is part of a UW PHI grant. This opportunity is open to all MSW cohorts.

Find the RSVP link here: https://redcap.link/PTStraining

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship team will be hosting an info session for UW students on 4/22/25 at 12:00-1:00pm PT.

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: UW virtual information session
Tuesday, April 22, 12pm-1pm on Zoom
Register to attend here ->

The Soros Fellowship provides up to $90,000 in funding for graduate study to immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Hear directly from staff at the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships about the application process, eligibility requirements, and tips for crafting a strong application.

With the 2026 Fellowship application launching in mid-April and due in the fall of 2025, this is the perfect time to get started. There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!

Who Should Attend: University of Washington students, undergraduate and graduate, and alumni who are New Americans and planning to pursue graduate school, or are in their first year of the graduate school and will be attending in the fall of 2026 and spring of 2027.

SSW community with friends and family not yet committed to a bachelor, please share this event with folks of interest. Commence forwarded message:

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Are you passionate about helping others and furthering social justice? Do you want to explore majors that will prepare you for careers in public education, social work, counseling, and other work that serves your communities? 

Join advisers from the School of Social Work, the College of Education, and the Department of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies for a conversation about social justice pathways at UW. We will cover:

• What you’ll learn as a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Education, Communities and Organizations; and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
• How to apply to each major
• How these fields are interconnected and options for double majoring/minoring
• What careers alumni pursue after graduation

🗓️   Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

🕔  Time: 5pm – 6pm PST

📍  Location: Virtual event (REGISTER HERE ) 

If you have questions, please email Alejandra (ECO) at alebai@uw.edu, Adrian (GWSS) at gwssadvs@uw.edu, or Shyla (BASW) at uwsocialwork@uw.edu. 

We’re excited to see you there!

Call for Proposals: UW Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
Proposals are due Friday, March 21, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (PDT)

Graduate students, can you explain your research in three minutes with just one slide? Compete in the 2025 UW Three Minute Thesis Competition for a chance to win cash prizes! Showcase your capstone, thesis, or dissertation in a clear and compelling three-minute presentation. Open to eligible UW graduate students across tri-campus.

This event is a partnership between The Graduate School’s Office of Graduate Student Affairs and the UW Libraries Research Commons.

Learn more and access the proposal form here.

MSW students, consider joining ARWAG for a gathering and for community building. Commence forwarded message:

The School of Social Work’s Anti-Racist White Affinity Group (ARWAG) will be at Gas Works Brewing on Friday February 28, 4pm-6ish. No agenda other than hanging out and spending time together. All students welcome! Gas Works has outdoor seating, n/a options, food, and is kid-friendly. It’s about a mile from the school of social work. There is no direct bus, but the 32 will get you close. Email us with any concerns! 

What is ARWAG? The anti-racist white affinity group serves as a supportive space and resource for students, faculty and staff in the fight for racial justice. We strive to analyze and disrupt racism and white privilege in our communities. We currently meet every other Thursday at 6pm.

Questions? Access needs? Contact uwsswarwag@uw.edu. We hope to see you there! 

MSW students, see your Writing Center’s announcements for Week 8. Commence copied message:

Hello, SSW community! Week 8 has arrived and, thankfully, it has brought a bit of sunshine and spring weather with it. We hope you find a moment to soak in the sun and reflect on how much you have already accomplished (insert your definition of ‘accomplishment’ here, it looks different for each of us!) this quarter. When you find yourself back in front of a screen, we are available for virtual or in-person writing support sessions for your end-of-quarter course projects, resume refreshes, cover letter bonanzas, and more.  Book a session with a writing tutor here! 

The 2025 Washington state legislative session is nearing a crucial turning point. This Friday, February 28th, is the deadline for proposed legislation to be voted out of policy committee. If the proposed legislature does not pass out of committee by Friday, it does not have a chance to pass this legislative session.

However, tracking legislation as it moves through various committees and checkpoints can be confusing. Thankfully, there is a free website called LegiScan that aggregates publicly available data and presents it in a straightforward manner.  While this information is freely available on the Washington State Legislature website, the website itself is not very intuitive. Consequently, LegiScan collects and organizes the information so you can view the progress of bills at a glance and easily filter by legislation type and current status. You can easily see the sponsors of the bills, next scheduled action, results of roll call votes, and more. In short, check out the LegiScan Washington State 2025 Legislative Session tracker!

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