YWTF is a movement by and for younger women (age 40 and younger) working towards social justice. Together we form a diverse and inclusive group of activists, organizers, allies, and professionals that is both local and nationwide. But we’re also a community founded on the belief that we can work within and beyond the women’s movement to change the things we care about.

 

Here is the link to our website and Twitter page:

http://www.aauw.org/membership/ywtf/

https://twitter.com/ywtf

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Hello!!

I am a member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters club here at UW and wanted to see if you would be interested in becoming a team captain for our 1st Annual Bowl For Kid’s Sake at UW fundraising event on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00pm at the UW HUB Bowling alley. We are so excited about how BIG of an event this could be but we still need team captains! As a team captain we’d just want you to register and recruit 3-4 friends to bowl and seek donations to help support BBBS here in Puget Sound. We are hoping that each bowler can raise $50 in donations from friends and family. We think this is a reasonable amount to seek and hope that our volunteers will feel comfortable reaching out to the community to seek $5 and $10 donations to raise that $50. The community cares, we just have to ask! If everyone gives a LITTLE we can do BIG things! Asking has become easier than ever as you register a team it will connect through social media and do the work for you. An email to 10 friends/co-workers for $5 and you are DONE!

If you are interested please follow this link and register as a team captain: http://bit.ly/1eYOHfX or contact us at UW Bigs (uwbigs@uw.edu) for more information!

Thank you for considering this and helping out our cause and efforts here at UW! We appreciate your interest in Big Brothers Big Sisters at UW. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Cheers!

Brittany

Hall Health Mental Health

Spring Quarter Groups 2014

1.    Procrastination/Perfectionism Group: Two Sections – Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. and Fridays from 10:00 am to noon.  Ongoing.  There are openings for both groups. Wednesday group start date TBA. Friday group is running. This is group for folks who struggle with procrastinating and being perfectionist.  Learn how to be less anxious about being anxious, which includes seeing clearly that there is no need to avoid experiencing anxiety.  Facilitator: Ricardo Hidalgo, LMHC. Info at: 206-543-5030, option #4.

2.    Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners: Three sections – Wednesdays 8:30 to 10:00 and 4:00 to 5:30 starting April 16, 2014; and Thursdays 10:00 to 11:30 am starting April 17, 2014.  Eight weeks.

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves cultivating attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner. The benefits of mindfulness meditation have been widely studied and include alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, increasing capacity for attention and concentration, improving self-esteem, enhancing resilience to stress.  No prior knowledge or experience is required. Participants will be provided with materials, instruction and support for building and sustaining a meditation practice.  To enroll contact the Mental Health Clinic at (206) 543-5030 option #4.  For questions e-mail or phone the group facilitator, Meghann Gerber, Psy.D.: (206) 221-7941;  meghanng@uw.edu

3.    Mindfulness Meditation Follow-up Group: Thursdays from noon  to 1:00 pm.  Starting April 17, 2014.  Ongoing.  For those who are already familiar with mindfulness meditation and want to continue in an

open, ongoing, weekly group.  An 8-week commitment is recommended.  Facilitated by Meghann Gerber, PsyD. Contact Meghann at 206-543-5030 option #4.

4.     A Mindful Approach to Anxiety Group: Tuesdays 2:00 to 3:30 pm.  Starting April 8, 2014.  Eight weeks.  Explore common signs of anxiety and learn how to approach the anxiety in your life and situations you tend to avoid.  If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact co-facilitators Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu, or Chia-Wen Chen at chiawen@uw.edu.

5.    LGBTQ & Questioning Group: Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:00 pm.  Ongoing.  Starting  TBA. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe, supportive, and affirming environment where individuals can explore

thoughts and feelings around sexual orientation. Members can be individuals who are anywhere in the lifelong “coming-out” process, which includes: people who may be uncertain and are questioning their sexual orientation, people who may be coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer, and people who struggle with “being in the closet” at work or school, with friends, and with their families.  If you’re interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group facilitator, Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW, 206-543-5030, option #4 or ryliw@uw.edu

6. Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention Group:  FREE. Thursdays 3:00 to 4:30 pm.  Starting April 17, 2014. This is a University of Washington, evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be helpful for individuals who are currently in recovery for addictive behaviors.  If you’re interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group co-facilitators, Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW, at ryliw@uw.edu or Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu or call 206-543-5030, option #4.

7.    DBT Skills Group: (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group).  Mondays from 1:30-3:00 pm.  Starting Monday, March 31, 2014.  Ten weeks.  Learn how to increase self-awareness, build relationship skills, manage crisis situations, and better control your emotions.  Open to clients referred by their Hall Health Mental Health Clinic providers.  Co-facilitated by Treg Isaacson, MA (221-7983) and Chia-Wen Chen, LMHC (543-3213). Read more

Do you have a passion for sexual health, mental health, or drug education?  If so, the UW Peer Health Education program may be for you!  We are currently recruiting for 2014-2015 peer health educators and welcome students from all majors and backgrounds to apply.

The Peer Health Educators are a group of student volunteers dedicated to encouraging healthier decisions by educating the UW community through presentations and other events.  This includes everything from presentations with the UW Greek community to being on Sexpert panels.

The program’s scope is focused on the most common issues related to student health:

• healthy relationships/relationship violence
• sexual assault
• mental health/suicide intervention
• alcohol and other drugs

Here is the link to the 2014-2015 PHE application: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/tiffhou/223985.  It is due on March 7th and we will follow up the next week with further information and next steps.  There are 2 information sessions you may attend if you are interested in learning more:

• Wednesday March 5, 5:30-6:30
• Thursday March 6, 5:00-6:00

Both sessions will be located in 109 Elm Hall (located next to the West Campus Fitness Center). If you are interested in attending a session, please email Tiffany at uwphe@uw.edu with the session you are interested in.  You can also select an option in the PHE application.

Please note that spring training will take place spring quarter from 4:30-6pm on Thursdays.  This is required for all PHEs. There is also an option to receive 1-2 credits (TBD).

Please feel free to email the PHEs at any time at uwphe@uw.edu.

An American Day:

Join ACE and ASUW La Raza as we showcase the narratives behind the Dream Act in Washington State.

Thursday 2/21, 7:00pm

ECC

During this hour long event we will premier an original short film called “An American Dream” which focuses on the life of a DREAMer.

We will also include an exclusive expansion of the actresses story and what these policies mean to her.
Let’s move beyond documentation, paper policy and embrace the true narrative!

For more information, check out the Facebook event or contact ACE or La Raza Commission!

https://www.facebook.com/events/470895046369437/ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

“Imported from China” is a half-hour documentary film that follows individuals from China who are navigating college life in the U.S. The film, created by Emmy award winning Michigan State University faculty members, follows several Chinese international students who are grappling with finding a place in American universities and within the larger U.S. context. The recent large influx of Chinese students at U.S. universities has reignited the conversation about the growing need for intercultural competence. The film is a snapshot of this demographic shift, and demonstrates how relationships are nurtured and shaped across cultural boundaries. A panel of University of Washington students from China will speak at the event about their own experiences.

Where: HUB Lyceum

When: Wednesday, February 19, 6:30-8:00 PM (doors open at 6 PM)

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Enhance your Presentation and Communication Skills

 

Toastmasters is a great opportunity for UW students, UW staff and community members to enhance public speaking, professional networking, interviewing, and leadership skills while gaining confidence.

 

Join Husky Toastmasters for our Open House with Kate Curtis, President of Communication Tactics, Inc. & Husky Toastmaster Secretary in her presentation on “Grounded in Strength: Powerful Presentation Skills for 2014”

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Project LEAD is an in-depth leadership program that focuses on recruiting, training and connecting people of color to boards and committees of local non-profit organizations.  The program provides a fast track for highly qualified individuals to develop the knowledge base they need to become key volunteers at local nonprofits.

Participants examine the governance of non-profit organizations and the legal and financial responsibilities of board members. Project LEAD then provides tools, information and introductions to help participants select a board on which to serve.

Over the past 21 years, 931 leaders have graduated from the program. In a survey of Project LEAD graduates 90% felt more prepared to fill the leadership role of serving  on a board, and 94% said they acquired skills that translated directly back to their professional lives. In addition, local non-profit and civic organizations benefit tremendously from the experience that Project LEAD graduates bring to their boards.

Details of the program and the online application can be found here.

Please submit completed applications by Wednesday, December 18th, 2013.

If you would prefer to receive an application in the mail or if you have questions, please contact the Volunteer Center at 206.461.5014 or projectlead@uwkc.org

Greetings WA NASW Chapter members – We are currently looking for NASW members to serve in leadership positions for the Washington State Chapter of NASW Board of Directors.

NASW WA Chapter wants to make sure our membership is aware and has the opportunity to submit an application for our volunteer Board of Director and Committee positions. The term for most positions begins July 1, 2014 and end June 30, 2016. This is an exciting opportunity for all active members of our Chapter to become involved in policy and decision making, as well as our many Chapter activities.

We will be accepting applications effective immediately through February 1, 2014.

The current openings for Board of Directors are:  

President Elect

Secretary

V.P. Diversity

V.P. Communication and Marketing

Columbia River Region Representative

Mount Rainier Region Representative

South Puget Sound Region Representative

Suburban King County Region Representative

Blue Mountain Region Representative

MSW Representative

BSW Representative

Your service as an elected leader is important because the elected members help determine the future programs and services of the WA State Chapter. 

—

Jennifer Ozawa-Hanson

MSW Student Representative

NASW WA State Chapter

Greetings UW Students-

The Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct is currently seeking new student members for the University Disciplinary Committee (UDC).  The University Disciplinary Committee is comprised of students and faculty who hear disciplinary cases on behalf of the University. Students who have allegedly violated the Student Conduct Code can appear before the University Disciplinary Committee or may choose to have an informal hearing with a Community Standards and Student Conduct Hearing Officer.  Additionally, the UDC hears appeals of cases in which a student may have been found responsible for a violation of the code but the student disagrees with the initial finding or sanctions.

New student members will begin their one-year term in January 2014 and will complete their term at the end of December 2014. In order to serve on the University Disciplinary Committee, students must be enrolled full-time (either undergraduate or graduate) and be in good academic standing. Additionally, students must be able to commit to meeting as a committee 3-5 hours per month and should be interested in gaining leadership skills through serving on this University Wide Committee.

Students are selected at random from those students who identify an interest in the University Disciplinary Committee and then training is provided for those selected. This year’s first required training for all new UDC members will be held at the beginning of Winter quarter in January and details will be provided to selected students. Read more

Hello SSW Students,

In collaboration with the UW school of Pharmacy the School of Social work is hosting a lecture and meet & greet with visiting U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officers (COs), including the Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak, this Thursday, November 7th. Students interested in public health and current issues in the field will have the unique chance to meet with and hear from several renowned COs.  This is an excellent opportunity to become involved and/or prepare for a career in public health. If you would like to attend please RSVP at the link below, and reply to this email with a confirmation. Feel free to reply with any questions as well.

Light refreshments will be served!

Thursday, November 7

Walker Ames Room—Kane Hall

4:15   Meet at the Galley in the School of Social work with Kevin Haggerty to walk  to Kane Hall

4:30 – 5:00 PM         Meet & Greet

5:00 – 5:50 PM          Remarks

RSVP
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/flemingm/216628 Read more

Design Help Desk
Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., Allen Library Research Commons, Green C
The Design Help Desk offers free advice for members of the University of Washington community who are seeking to improve their visuals for presentation and publication. Clients can bring any visual work related to their research or teaching—including figures, diagrams, data plots, presentations and posters—and receive help from a designer on staff. Design consultants are Design Division graduate students.

GPSS appoints graduate and professional students from across the UW campus to serve on University-wide committees that review and craft policies, distribute funding, and generally play a pivotal role in the governance of the UW.  The following committees are in need of qualified and motivated applicants: please review them and if you are interested, send an application along with a resume to Austin Wright-Pettibone, GPSS University Affairs Director, at gpssua@uw.edu.

*Student Technology Fee Committee <http://techfee.washington.edu/>*

*Services and Activities Fee Committee <http://depts.washington.edu/safcom/>*

*Advisory Committee on Trademarks and Licenses <http://depts.washington.edu/uwlogos/actl/> – Note: while this committee sounds dry it is is very important in supporting the University’s goal of ensuring the ethical treatment of workers who produce UW licensed products.*

*University Diversity Council <http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-council/>*

*Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor selection committee <http://www.grad.washington.edu/mentoring/landolt/>*

*Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Student Advisory Board <http://www.washington.edu/omad/student-advisory-board/>*

*U-PASS Advisory Committee<http://www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/commuterservices/policy/u-pass_ab>

The Queer Student Commission is one the eight diversity commissions founded by the Associated Students at the University of Washington. Each commission has a mandate to put on education programs each quarter, as well as serve and advocate for its constituency within the student government and the administration. The QSC seeks to put on programming within an anti-oppressive framework, focusing on planning events that are all at once nonhetero- and cisnormative, anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-sexist. You can read our mission statement and more at http://qsc.asuw.org/about/.

And now we’re asking that you become a part of the QSC and work to create spaces and events for queer students. The QSC is hiring interns who would have a big involvement in the planning of all events and programming the QSC puts on. There’s asked a 2-6 hour commitment per week including the weekly meetings on Wednesday from 6-7, varying depending on the busyness of the week. These internships are, sadly, unpaid, but they are extremely valuable both in the learning potential and their value to the campus community as well as their potential for networking.

Students of all gender identities, races, classes, sexual orientations, minds and bodies are encouraged to apply here.

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