The Graduate and Professional Student Senate has brought back their travel grants program this academic year and the first deadline is Friday, November 1st. You may get up to $300 ($500 for international) to attend a conference, but you must be actively participating in the conference (presenting a paper or poster, chairing a session or panel, etc.)

More information is available at:
http://depts.washington.edu/gpss/services/funding/travel-grants

Please see the attached information about an exciting global health related fellowship opportunity in Ethiopia. Deadline for applications is October 4, 2013. Open to enrolled UW graduate students only. SCOPE APP

Interested in study abroad?  Please join a Gilman International Scholarship Alumna for a presentation with information about this scholarship for study and internships abroad.  The presentation will take place in the Paccar Hall, room 391 from 3:30-4:30 on September 4 and will cover information on the Gilman Scholarship and how to create a competitive application. The Gilman Scholarship program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad.

Please RSVP to attend this information session at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/robinc/210056. Please also consider attending the Boren Scholarship and Fulbright U.S. Student Program information sessions scheduled for earlier that day.

ANTH 488A, Acequia Agroecology Institute, SLN 14333, Dr. Devon Pena, 5 credits, A Term, Register before May 31
• Drive together in UW SUVs to/from southern Colorado/northern New Mexico and learn hydrology, ecology, farming, community-building, history, culture and of course anthropology
• Estimated cost of the trip in additional to tuition: $900 includes travel there, local travel, lodging (in tents) and most weekday meals
• Dates: June 17 to July 24 (A term)
• Read more in Professor Pena’s course description: http://www.washington.edu/students/icd/S/anthro/488dpena.html or contact him at 206 543-1507 or dpena@uw.edu

LARCH 498C, Design/Build Studio in New Orleans, SLN 11993, Dr. Daniel Winterbottom, A Term, Applications due May 20
• Travel on your own to New Orleans and collaborate with the community of Gretna, Louisiana and Jefferson Parish to design and build a portion of the public garden and park, intended to create a gateway and anchor for the community. This will provide a multi-functional setting for a historic building that will become a visitors center. Read more

Come discover a unique French-European culture in North America!

Summer Session: June 11-18, 2013, University of Washington
URBDP 499B/600B or LArch 495
3 Credits

Last Day to register is May 10!

Comparative Urban Planning and Urban Design – Quebec, Canada and the U.S.

This course is open to juniors, seniors and graduate students for three hours of credit. It will be led by Dr. Fritz Wagner and Dr. Regent Cabana/ We will visit three Canadian cities–Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa–where a number of professors, government officials and other urban experts will give lectures and tours. We will look at the European influence as well as the distinctive Canadian French culture of these cities that make them unique in North America. Read more

Fulbright US Student Program—UW Information Sessions

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 1,800 grants annually in all fields of study, and operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Information about the program can be found at Read more

Did you know that 50% the population in Kenya and South Africa live on less than $2 a day? Volunteer with Azma International and make a difference!

Azma International invites applAzmaFlyer2_Africaications to participate in one of three volunteer programs in Kenya, offered during winter break 2012, spring break 2013 and summer vacation 2013. Volunteers in these programs would work in one of seven program areas Read more

The Law Societies and Justice Program and UW School of Law are pleased to offer a unique study abroad program with both advanced undergraduate students and law students at the UW Rome Center.  Now in its eighth year, this is an academically rigorous program which provides students with many opportunities to interact with Italian experts on law and politics.

Law, Societies and Justice Italy: Early Fall Start Exploration Seminar – Comparative Law & Politics

Dates – August 21 – September 20, 2013

• Study Abroad with Professors Anita Ramasastry and Ryan Calo from UW School of Law and Sabrina Tatta, French and Italian Studies
• Learn about comparative Italian and U.S. law and politics in the heart of historic Rome
• Study about the rights of the individual – examine topics such as the right to privacy, immigrant rights.
• Meet prominent lawyers, judges, writers and human rights advocates
• Earn 5 Credits Read more

The deadline for the CHID/Honors Summer 2013 Study Abroad
program in Bangalore, India has been extended! The new deadline is next Friday, Feb. 8^th.

Led by Dr. Anu Taranath, this is a very unique and immersive
study abroad experience that will be augmented by on-campus classes at UW
during Spring and Fall quarters. Issues covered will include globalization,
health, gender and sexuality, and issues of representation. This would be a
great fit for students interested in issues of global health, poverty,
development, urban studies or social justice.

You can read about the program and apply at http://depts.washington.edu/uwhonors/international/bangalore/.

 

The purpose of the GO Health Fellowship is to provide financial assistance to a graduate student, professional student, or medical resident at the University of Washington so that they may gain valuable international fieldwork experience in global health.  The funds have been generously provided by donors committed to the education of global health professionals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.

The Fellowship of up to $4,000 (USD) can be used to support travel costs, including room and board, travel health preparation, travel insurance and/or supplies for a particular global health project.   The GO Health Fellowship cannot be used to cover tuition costs, school supplies, conference attendance or other non-project related expenses.  Funds can be used for experiences taking place anytime from summer quarter 2013 up to, and including spring quarter 2014.

Applicants will be selected based on the following considerations: Read more

Are you passionate about global change, committed to learning by
doing, and ready to engage in hands-on international development?

The summer 2013 Global Engagement Studies
Institute at Northwestern University will equip you to:

• Work directly with local communities and community organizations in Uganda,
  India, Bolivia, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, or South
  Africa
• Earn two Northwestern course credits (the equivalent of 6
  semester credits)
• Leverage the strengths, rather than list the weaknesses, of the
  communities in which you live and work abroad
• Live with a host family and immerse yourself in another culture
  for eight weeks
• Work in teams to design and implement an original development
  project in youth and education, environmental development, microfinance,
  gender and development, global health, social enterprise, human rights, and
  more Read more

The Peace Corps is looking for interested student volunteers this year for a fulfilling international service experience. Discover the Benefits of Peace Corps and attend one of our upcoming info sessions on campus.

Joint Info Session: Learn about Peace Corps, TFA, Americorps, and City Year

Tuesday, January 29. 6-7:30 pm @Thomson Hall, Room 125

 

Peace Corps over the years: Generations Panel

Tuesday, January 29. 6-7:30 pm @Thomson Hall, Room 125

 

Application Workshop: Tips for Success

Wednesday, February 13.  12:30-1:30 pm @Thomson Hall, Room 119 Read more

Health in the Context of Italian Culture is an Exploration Seminar that awards 5 credits for UCONJ 410 and takes place in Italy from August 27 to September 22, 2013. The application deadline is February 18, 2013. The seminar is attended by graduate and undergraduate health science students from various disciplines. Please let me know if you have any questions.  Ask your advisor if the course meets your elective requirements.

For studentsʼ perspectives from past years, see the class blogs:

2011-2012 http://uwitaly2011.wordpress.com

2010 http://vicenzaexplorationseminar.wordpress.com/ Read more

Intern in Seattle or Africa with UBL, a local development NGO!

UBL (Unboxed Lives) is a grassroots, non-profit organization founded in Seattle WA.  Our goal is to work with forward-thinking leaders in villages and communities in Africa and break the bonds of poverty.  Unboxed Lives engages in community projects, youth and women’s programs, as well as community project support.

Right now we are helping to establish a Rescue Center for abused and neglected children and a Community Medical Clinic in Kisumu, Kenya. We are looking for eager, enthusiastic individuals who ready to work together to empower communities to bring themselves out of poverty. We have many opportunities available from fundraising, media relations, event planning and even trips to Africa to visit communities we support (costs paid by students).

Info Session:

Tuesday, January 29

12:30 – 1:20pm Read more

This summer, Chris Rothschild (Researcher with Technology & Social Change Group – TASCHA) and I are directing an Exploration Seminar in Tahiti, French Polynesia. In this seminar, we will explore information within oral traditions, the value of oral traditions as knowledge systems, and the intersection of oral traditions and technology. This 6-credit seminar is open to all UW graduate and undergraduate students. The program description is below, and the online application along with more info are on the website: http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11117

Applications are due February 15^th.

We will be scheduling information sessions soon with more details but are happy to answer any questions in the meantime, so feel free to contact us at:

Chris Rothschild (chriskr@uw.edu)

Sheryl A. Day (sagutie@uw.edu)

Application due February 15, 2013 for NEW Study Abroad Program in Brazil.

The UW Disability Studies Program and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine are offering a new study abroad course in Brazil on Disability in Limited Resource Environments during Summer – A Term 2013.  The program would be of interest to people studying topics like: global health, human rights, social justice, pre-health, social welfare, disability, politics, diversity, and sociology.

Undergraduate or graduate students are welcome to apply.

Program information: https://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11084

Rebecca Matter, M.A. | Project Analyst for International Initiatives | Center for Technology and Disability Studies |
Box 357920 | University of Washington | Seattle, WA  98195 | 206-616-4337 | bmatter@uw.edu

Please find attached the URL for the application for the Summer 2013 study abroad course “After the Genocide:  Partners for Change”.

http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11131&Type=O&sType=O Read more

This summer, Chris Rothschild (Researcher with Technology & Social Change Group – TASCHA) and I are directing an Exploration Seminar in Tahiti, French Polynesia. In this seminar, we will explore information within oral traditions, the value of oral traditions as knowledge systems, and the intersection of oral traditions and technology. This 6-credit seminar is open to all UW graduate and undergraduate students. The program description is below, and the online application along with more info are on the website: http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11117 Read more

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Ghana ranges from no access in many rural areas to access comparable to some major US cities. What strategies do people with low incomes use to connect to others and get the information they need? How does this impact their lives? We can get answers to these questions through research and direct experience. Whether you are interested in the uses and impacts of ICTs on the lives of people in developing countries, or more generally in information and communication in another country or learning about how to do field research, this seminar is an opportunity to explore researched-based learning through immersion in the people and culture of Ghana. Read more

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