Canada House is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming CANADA WEEK! Scheduled for March 4-9, 2019, Canada Week makes its return to Western’s campus after a few years’ hiatus with a list of exciting campus and community-wide events. There will be a film series, including a screening of Zachary Richard, Toujours Batailleur and discussion with filmmaker Phil Comeau, as well as a screening of Haida language film Sgaawaay K’uuna, (Edge of the Knife). Some outstanding Canadian authors will also be visiting Bellingham, including Terese Marie Mailhot to discuss her recent book Heart Berries and Sophie Labelle to share her web comic Assigned Male. As well, Canada Week will hold lectures, student-faculty connection events, and field trips. K-12 Education and Curriculum Specialist Kyla Sweet will also host an event “Reading the North” with WWU librarian Sylvia Tag for local schoolteachers.

 

Click here for a full listing of events, times, location: https://canam.wwu.edu/canada-week-2019/

And check out the Canada House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/canamwwu/

Kick off National Women’s History Month by celebrating the women who have made an impact on your life at the UW.

March is Women’s History Month, and HFS invites you to celebrate the women who make the UW such an incredible place. This is the 15th year that we have been celebrating women from all over the UW. Nominations can be submitted for staff, students, faculty and alumni from all disciplines and any of our three campuses.

All members of the UW community are invited to submit a nomination for deserving women from the UW campus. This is not a competition, and no winners are selected; all women will be honored at an event in late February. Nominations close at midnight this Friday, February 15.

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS TODAY: hfs.uw.edu/celebrate

Mark your calendars for an upcoming event organized and co-sponsored by CHSIE, UW Medicine, and The Washington Patient Safety Coalition.

You are invited to watch a public screening of the new documentary “To Err Is Human” on March 14^th at 6pm in UW Medical Center’s Hogness Auditorium. The movie is free, but attendance is limited to 200.

About the film: The #3 leading cause of death in the US is its own health care system, with medical mistakes leading to as many as 440,000 preventable deaths every year. Yet most Americans are unaware of the existence of this problem. To Err Is Human is an in-depth documentary about this silent epidemic and those working quietly behind the scenes to fix it.

Through interviews with leaders in healthcare, footage of real-world efforts leading to safer care, and one family’s compelling journey from tragedy to triumph, the documentary provides a unique look at our healthcare system’s ongoing fight against preventable harm.

Directed by Michael Eisenberg, the son of late patient safety pioneer Dr. John M. Eisenberg, To Err is Human is named after the groundbreaking 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine (now National Academy of Medicine). Film website: www.toerrishumanfilm.com.

When:                  Thursday, March 14, 2019

Time:                    6:00 PM, PST

Run time:            90 minutes, discussion led by Dr. Thomas Gallagher to follow film

Location:             University of Washington Medical Center

Hogness Auditorium, (Room A-420)

1959 NE Pacific Street

Seattle, WA 98195

Cost:                     Free

Registration:      Mandatory. Register at:  to-err-is-human-wpsc-uw-screening.eventbrite.com

Presented by UW Medicine, the UW Center for Health Sciences Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice and The Washington Patient Safety Coalition.

You’re invited to our annual Lobby Day for Health Equity! 

What is Lobby Day?

Every year on President’s Day (Feb. 18), Health Equity Circle brings 50+ students (from schools of public health, nursing, medicine, law, social work, and more) to Olympia to voice support for or against the passage of specific bills that are critical to health equity in WA. During Lobby Day, small teams will meet with individual policymakers to tell their stories and influence votes. Not only is Lobby Day a chance to advance policy around social justice issues, it’s a great opportunity to gain lobbying skills, become familiar with the legislative process in WA, and meet students from across UW.

When is Lobby Day?

Monday, February 18, 9am – 3pm, meet at 6:30am to carpool to Olympia

Training dates: 2 dates (one Wednesday and one Thursday) will be announced in the 2 weeks prior to February 19 (tentatively: Wednesday, Feb 6^th or 13^th and Thursday February 7^th or 14^th)

SIGN UP: https://goo.gl/forms/qj7TRumWu0n9x8gk2

You do not need to be affiliated with Health Equity Circle to attend. Please spread the word to your classmates and colleagues!

The authors of the “Spirit Level” will discuss their new book “The Inner Level – How more Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone’s Well-Being”

2 dates:

Date: Thursday January 31

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Location:  SOCC 316

Date: Friday February 1

Time:  2:30-4:00 pm

Location: HSB D209

Join us for inspiring conversations on local and global themes with visiting student leaders from southern Africa! 
Roundtable Discussions on Southern Africa
Wednesday, February 23
5:30-7:30pm (arrive any time – conversations will be ongoing!)
University of Washington, Odegaard Library Room 220
Refreshments will be served

Register: https://fiutsroundtable.eventbrite.com
This event brings together participants in the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on Civic Engagement from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe with individuals from the Seattle area.

Discussion topics will include human rights, gender issues, public health, youth and education, and more. Learn about these young leaders’ successes, hopes, and challenges as they create initiatives to improve their home communities, and share your own experiences and ideas for resources that might be useful or inspiring to them.
More information about the FIUTS SUSI program: www.fiuts.org/susi

FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students)
www.fiuts.org

This event is sponsored by FIUTS, the Center for Global Studies, and UW Libraries

Email ellen@fiuts.org for more information

Ellen Frierson

Manager of Education Programs

FIUTS: Foundation for International Understanding Through Students

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

You are invited to attend our upcoming Common Book Series Event on Wednesday, February 13^th from 5:30-7:30pm in T-435.

This event is a panel discussion sponsored by What’s Next Washington, a non-profit organization of formerly incarcerated individuals and allies working toward better reintegration into society after release.

As part of this work, What’s Next Washington seeks to change public and professional perceptions of populations with stigmatized identities due to mental health, incarceration, addiction, and housing insecurity. Their panel discussion- The Stigma We Carry: – is part of this effort.

Please join us!

RSVP here

Hi all,

We are excited to host Vibrant Palette for our Winter Quarter exhibition (flyer attached.) The exhibit officially opens on January 2, with the opening reception on January 8 from 4:30 to 6:00pm in the Social Work Gallery. All are welcome to come celebrate the artists and enjoy food and drink!

Additionally, our next art committee meeting is set for Thursday, January 10 in room 116 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Students, staff and faculty may join us if you are interested in the art committee.

Happy holidays!

Students, want to share your story? Apply now!

UW students can apply directly, without being nominated by someone else. Applications are accepted through January 23, 2019. Students, submit an application today!

These 100 students will be recognized at an event in spring and have opportunities in the 2018-19 academic year to expand their networks with UW students, alumni, faculty staff and business leaders.

Visit the Husky 100 website to learn about the application and read about last year’s Husky 100 cohort. Follow @UWHusky100 on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. Most importantly, apply by Jan. 23, 2019.

Thank you for your participation, and for helping to ensure that the Husky 100 represent the excellence and diversity of our students, our academics, and our University.

Amidst the joys and challenges of your studies, along with those of our nation and the world, may we each take a moment to note we again have the opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.  This coming January 17^th 2019, our annual tribute acknowledges academic community members who are engaged in community service and volunteerism.  We are now seeking nominations for the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Volunteer Recognition Award for the School of Social Work.  Our question to you: Who among us should be noted for their work’s continuing the legacy of Dr. King?  Won’t you take a moment to nominate that person or program?

With our Health Sciences Center colleagues, we will recognize awardees at this two-part commemoration that honors individuals or groups who exemplify this national holiday’s principles through their:

• Commitment to addressing community needs, particularly communities of color and those who are marginalized
• Development and implementation of significant programs to improve the human condition
• Outstanding efforts to protect and empower all people.

Please nominate a school of social work student, staff, faculty member or group!

• Describe the good work that person or group has done;
• The ways it matches the above criteria of the award;
• Please submit a brief letter (or email) of support for your nomination(s) to this sender, Khalfani Mwamba, mwambk@uw.edu, no later than Friday, December 07^th at 0500p.m.

We so appreciate your help in identifying these deserving persons!  Don’t delay, nominate today!

         Past awardees:

Read more

RSVP: bit.ly/uwlgbtq

FB Event: here

(RSVP not required. But if you are comfortable please do to help us with planning)

Join your fellow Graduate and Professional Queers for “a night of well-mannered frivolity!” Multiple graduate and professional programs across UW have been collaborating to put this event on for YOU!

UW Grad/Professional Student Mixer

Friday, Nov 30 @ 6:30PM

Capitol Cider 

Come meet new friends you otherwise would not have the chance to meet around UW!

**FOOD IS PROVIDED!**

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Out In Business, Out In Public, Outlaws, Nursing LGBTQ, QMED, and Social Work QT Group!

21+ to enter, valid government-issued ID required.

RSVP: bit.ly/uwlgbtq

FB Event: here

    What: QTSOC Quarterly Potluck (bring whatever you’re able to! 😊)
    When: Friday, November 9th @ 5:30pm
    Where: T553

Queer Trans Students of Color (QTSOC) was started last year to bring together people of color in the health sciences who identify as queer and/or trans to share our experiences, voice our opinions, push for change, and support each other throughout our journeys. We will be holding a potluck in a little less than two weeks and would love to see some first years there!

Although we do welcome allies, this group is centered around the experiences of queer and/or trans people who also identify as people of color, so please be mindful and respectful of this space.

Please help us recognize wonderful staff members who go above and beyond with a nomination for the Distinguished Staff Award. Each year, this award acknowledges those whose widespread impact betters our University and those it serves. This award is the UW’s highest staff honor.

You can nominate an individual or a team of up to eight staff members for the award. Tell us about colleagues or mentors who have made significant contributions to your University experience — and set the standard for excellence, passion and collaboration for our UW community.

Learn more and submit nominations on the Distinguished Staff Award website by Friday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.

Every nominee is celebrated at the Distinguished Staff Award Reception in late February and up to five individuals or team nominees will be selected for a $5,000 award presented at the University’s Awards of Excellence ceremony in June.

All classified and professional staff who hold a 50% or greater regular appointment and have been employed at the UW for a minimum of six months as of Nov.16 are eligible. Please direct any questions about the award process to uwdsa@uw.edu.

Thank you for your help to acknowledge our hardworking staff members.

Hello everyone,

We have a few announcements from the School of Social Work Art Committee:

• We are having our first meeting of this academic year on Friday, October 12 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Room 116. ALL are welcome to join the committee or even just join our first meeting to hear what we do!
• Please mark your calendars for the ACRS Exhibition Reception October 18 from 10:am to 1:00pm in the Social Work Gallery (first floor). Meet the artists and enjoy snacks and coffee!
• And finally, a reminder to please pick up your Kids of Social Work art from the Advancement Office (Suite 001).

We are extremely excited and honored to share our second edition of the PhD Newsletter with the SSW community, which highlights the vast academic and personal journeys of the school’s doctoral students and faculty during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Please enjoy this edition of the PhD Newsletter to find out about the latest breaking PhD Program news.  Click on this link to access the newsletter:

https://socialwork.uw.edu/sites/default/files/sswfiles/SSW%20PhD%20Newsletter_2017-18%20%28003%29v3.pdf

National Student Leadership Diversity Convention: http://nsldc.org/learning-outcomes/

The National Student Leadership Diversity Convention is the largest national gathering of student leaders and campus based advisors to address the most critical topics of diversity and social justice challenging our campuses today. Through experiential workshops, keynote sessions, and round table discussions teams of students will explore various elements of diversity and how they affect themselves and their campuses. During the conference students will be led through facilitated workshops to develop a Campus Action Plan for a program or event that the teams selects to work on together on in order to bring back a piece of the NSLDC experience to their own campuses.

 

United Collegiate Women’s Leadership Conference: http://ucwlc.com/spring/

The United Collegiate Women’s Leadership Conference is an interactive transformational experience where women from all walks of life come together to understand the authentic leader they have within themselves, while preparing them to tackle critical issues facing their campus and larger communities. Women often are socialized to believe that exerting themselves means they are bossy, or that being quiet means they are shy. Issues of systemic misogyny creates a dynamic where women often are left competing against one another, or believing that one woman’s shine can diminish another’s. The truth is that united women are more likely to be successful. Women should not have to choose which of their identities they are going to lead with in their personal and professional lives. At UCWLC, we believe it’s all for one, and one for all. UCWLC creates a space that is high-energy, empowering and designed to create a transformational experience.

 

A National Conference for LGBTQA+ Student Leaders, Advisors, and Allies: http://nsldcpride.org/category/conferences/

NSLDC Pride is a leadership conference which provides student leaders with the skillsets to encourage a society free of anti-LGBTQA+ prejudice, bigotry and hate on their campuses. Through experiential workshops, keynote sessions, and roundtable discussions; students will be given the tools to become stronger leaders and allies to the LGBTQA+ community by practicing inclusion in their organizations and on their campuses. During the conference students will be led through facilitated workshops to develop a campus action plan to bring back to their own campuses and communities.

 

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