MSW students, consider your virtual participation to a skills-building group workshop. Cost is $20 per session. Commence forwarded message:

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This group is designed to support mental health counseling graduate students as they transition from an academic learning environment into practicum. The shift from classroom theory to hands-on clinical work can be both exciting, and overwhelming. This group is led by current graduate student interns and will provide a space to process experiences, discuss challenges, and build confidence in clinical skills.

Register here: https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/stepping-into-practice

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 Buerk Center’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) promotes the advancement of women as entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and agents of innovation. WE Lead welcomes students of any gender, and features programming and events that center the experiences of women in entrepreneurship and leadership settings. Graduate and undergraduate students from any degree-seeking program and academic discipline are welcome. WE Lead is currently seeking applicants interested in a leadership role on the WE Lead Student Board – the application is now open (deadline: 5/30).

Roles on the Student Board are ideal for students wishing to invest their time and leadership skills in a significant capacity. These students will be part of shaping programming for the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead), and will have opportunities to develop skills, connect with creative and innovative leaders on and off campus, and provide feedback, advice, and support for this co-curricular program.

Interested students can learn more by reading the Student Board Overview and Job Descriptions, and are encouraged to join us for the final info session on 5/28. We also encourage interested students to attend an upcoming event to learn more about WE Lead. A list of upcoming events can be found below.

Key Dates – WE Lead Student Board Recruitment:

Upcoming WE Lead Events:

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!

MSW students seeking housing, consider this opportunity with a student housing cooperative. Commence forwarded message:

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My name is Caleb and I am a UW student currently living at the Sherwood Cooperative. Sherwood is the only student housing co-op in Washington State, located right here in the U-District!

Our house is looking for new graduate-level roommates/members for the upcoming school year, and we were wondering if you would be willing to share these links and our flyer with your students? Undergrads are also welcome to apply, however, our current priority is with graduate students. We are also looking for summer sublets! We host open house dinners every Friday for anyone interested in learning more about Sherwood. 

This is a link to our website: www.sherwoodcooperative.org

And to our interest form: https://forms.gle/impHS6B9n3TzDJpr8

A quick description of our cooperative for students who don’t know: We are a group of college students ranging from sophomores to graduates. We own and maintain the house we live in by ourselves, which has been passed from student to student for more than 50 years! Unlike other forms of student housing, Sherwood is an intentional community. We are like a little family sharing the food in the house, making dinner for each other, and working as a collective to keep the house running. I hope this gets out to the right folks because we can’t wait to meet our new roomies. Thank you so much 🙂

MSW students, see the forwarded message from Lev, our mental health specialist.

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The Counseling Center offers free 1:1 counseling, workshops, and group therapy for students.  Services are always confidential, and counselors embody a range of identities. See below for spring therapy groups accepting new members! 

Emerging social workers might want to try out group therapy and psychoeducation workshops as part of your professional development–receiving support & being facilitated can help us better understand how we want to offer support to others!

I can answer any questions you have about Counseling Center services and help get you connected.  Reach out to me anytime.

MSW students with cats, consider this financially subsidized resource for your feline friend. Commence forwarded message:

At Seattle Area Feline Rescue, we believe in supporting cats and the humans who love them. In following this mission, we’re excited to announce that SAFe Rescue is now offering monthly wellness clinics, assisting cats owned by low-income individuals by providing low-cost care and services. These clinics are offered to help support families who need wellness services for their feline companions. Please note that at this time, we are not able to help with sick or injured animals, and we are only able to offer services and care for cats at this time.

SAFe Rescue’s monthly Community Wellness Clinics are held inside of our Community Lobby located at 20226 Ballinger Way NE, Seattle, WA 98155. Our next clinic date is scheduled for Monday, April 7th 2025. Appointments are required. Please do not show up without an appointment. If you’d like to make an appointment, please use the buttons down below to book and appointment depending on the number of cats you plan on bringing.

To receive services, Washington state guidelines require that you attest that you qualify based on your household income. If you need additional financial support, we may be able to lower the fees. Please reach out to us at clinic@seattleareafelinerescue.org if you need additional assistance.

See their website here: Seattle Area Feline Rescue: Community Wellness Clinics

MSW students, the Counseling Center is hosting two workshops focused on friendship and relationship building skills.  This is a two-part workshop, and you are welcome to join one or both of them. Registration is encouraged but not required.

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The second one focuses on healthy communication and setting boundaries. The workshops use interactive activities to help students have fun while learning new skills. Please refer students.

Connect with a Counselor: Husky Helpline: same-day consultation 24/7| Let’s Talk: drop-in consultation | Short-term counseling

MSW students, please consider and share this resource widely within your communities.

The Transgender Health and Wellness Center of Washington (Trans-Wa) is offering FREE name and ID change clinics to the community, inclusive of all ages. See below for times, dates, and resource options. Visit their website here: https://transwa.org/nidc/

Monthly from 4-7pm Pacific time on the following Tuesdays:

• January 28, 2025
• February 18, 2025
• March 18, 2025
• April 15, 2025

Not available for any of these dates? Email us to schedule an individual appointment!

Get 1:1 support in Español or English with your:

• Legal name change
• Sealed name change
• Gender marker change
• License, passport, social security card, birth certificate, and other important document updates

We can also support you with:

• School and financial aid document updates
• Military document updates
• Applying for fee waivers
• Looking into other ways to fund Name/ID changes, such as microgrants
• Referrals for legal consultation and/or representation
• Attending court appointments (requires follow-up appointment(s); only available in certain counties)

Minors welcome!

Clinic appointments are either billed to your health insurance or provided free of charge.

Questions? Email services@transwa.org

MSW students, our mental health specialist, Lev, is sharing with you resources for your consideration. Begin forwarded message:

As winter quarter warms up, I want to share some wellness resources you may find useful:

• School of Social Work’s Mental Health Specialist Canvas page
• Folder of wellness materials for use in the classroom

Note that both the Canvas page and the wellness materials folder are updated regularly.

Student Legal Services (SLS) is an on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for all UW-Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell students who have legal questions or concerns. They offer free 40-minute consultations on a broad range of issues, such as tenant and labor rights. Students can also hire SLS for ongoing representation for a low hourly rate. They are located in the Husky Union Building (HUB) 306. Read more about their work on their website.

Eligibility

SLS can assist only currently enrolled UW-Seattle, UW-Tacoma, and UW-Bothell students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking) who have paid the Services & Activities Fee as part of their tuition. If you are not enrolled for the current quarter but you were enrolled last quarter and you intend to enroll next quarter, then you are still eligible for our services. Newly admitted students are currently enrolled once they have registered and are taking classes. SLS cannot represent a student when the opposing party is another UW-Seattle, Tacoma, or Bothell student or UW entity.

The UW Food Pantry provides UW students, staff, and faculty with supplemental, shelf-stable groceries and seasonal fresh produce for no cost. Anyone holding a Husky ID is eligible to receive support. See more information on their website.

Note to bring your own bag! Striving to be as sustainable as possible, the UW Food Pantry encourages visitors to bring and reuse their bags.

Location: Poplar Hall 210

Winter Quarter 2025
Mondays: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Wednesdays: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Thursdays: 12:30PM – 5:00PM
Fridays: Closed

Dear School of Social Work faculty, staff, and researchers,

Hello from the UW Health Sciences Library (HSL)! As Fall Quarter speeds towards the end, please enjoy some updates about your library systems and resources.

Access library resources like databases, books, and journals by starting at the Health Sciences Library webpage.

Here is more information about accessing library resources off campus.

Read more

SSW students, our friends at the Writing Center are hosting upcoming events and workshops for your learning, and community building experience. See below their message regarding week 8 of Fall Quarter 2024.

Hello from the Writing Center!

Week 8 already!  We hope you all were able to enjoy an extra day of rest and reflection as we move into the final stretch. The end of the quarter is sneaking up on us fast so don’t miss out on booking an in-person or virtual 50-minute session with a writing tutor while spots are still available!

Upcoming 501 (Poverty & Inequality) Workshop This Saturday!

SSW students- did you recently lose or have misplaced something in the Social Work Building?

If so, come by room 220A’s Lost & Found by Friday, 11/15/24 to see if the mailroom staff can support you in reconnecting.

Note that the mailroom will send any unclaimed items to the HUB Lost & Found, room 117, which serves as the central lost & found for the UW Seattle campus. You may also search for lost items on the HUB Lost & Found Database.

For questions or inquiries, contact sswadmin@uw.edu, phone line at 206-221-7441 or visit 220A Monday-Friday from 8AM-6PM.

SSW students, consider this travel fellowship opportunity as an enhancement of your educational, vocational, and personal development.

The Bonderman Fellowship offers University of Washington graduate, professional, and graduating senior undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and international travel. Bonderman Fellowships give students the chance to explore, be open to the unexpected, and come to know the world in new ways. Open to all fields of study. Students with limited/no international experience and those from low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The Bonderman Fellowship offers University of Washington graduate, professional, and graduating senior undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and international travel. Bonderman Fellowships give students the chance to explore, be open to the unexpected, and come to know the world in new ways. Open to all fields of study. Students with limited/no international experience and those from low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Learn more about the Bonderman fellowship and eligibility requirements here. 🔗 

Each November (and beyond!), we recognize National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time dedicated to celebrating the traditions, cultures, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.

As well as being a time for reflection, Native American Heritage Month offers an opportunity to act: many Indigenous and community leaders invite people to learn more about their culture and the issues that affect their communities today, including climate change, tribal sovereignty and land rights.

Please the UW Combined Fund Drive’s website on resources, both on and off-campus, on where and how you may contribute your time, energy, and capital: Celebrate our nation’s Indigenous cultures this Native American Heritage Month.

Dear MSW Students,
We wanted to announce that our first round of conference funding is now available!
We will be accepting applications through October 28th 11:59pm at: https://forms.office.com/r/TDWh7x1juS. Day and EDP students can apply using the same application form.

This funding aims to support student participation in conferences taking place through June 30, 2025 that achieve the following:

1. Furthers educational and professional goals
2. Enhances and supplements the MSW curriculum
3. Upholds the MSW Program’s mission and values

For more information, you can read our conference funding policies and FAQs here: https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1387757/pages/conference-funding-for-msw-students

Please email mswadvising at uw.edu with any questions!

The D Center is a cultural center for students and staff with disabilities and allies to come hang out, study or chill. We also welcome you to visit our center or write to us if you have any questions, recommendations or just want to say hi! See the flyer below for details.

The Seattle Queer Film Festival, hosted by our friends at Three Dollar Bill Cinema, began this past weekend and continues to offer virtual screenings through October 20th. 

The Q Center currently has 7 COMP (aka 100% off) codes remaining + 50 single-use discount codes for $3 off per ticket. 

Please request your code while supplies last! 

Visit tinyurl.com/QFilms24 to secure yours today!

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