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Important Dates
Graduation application deadlines: See below April 1st: Last day to add, drop or change a course through MyUW without being assessed a $20 Fee and possible tuition forfeiture April 2-8: Unrestricted drop period ($20 fee assessed) For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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In This Issue:Graduation Information and Deadlines Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Funding
Conferences/ Seminars/Research
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Graduation Information and Deadlines
SPRING GRADUATES: If you have not already applied for graduation (you can verify via MyUW), the application deadline is Friday, April 13. SUMMER GRADUATES: If you wish to walk in the university's commencement in Husky Stadium on June 9, apply for graduation by April 13. Note that while you can participate in commencement exercises, your name will appear in next year's commencement book. Not participating in commencement? The application deadline is July 6. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION: Come to the Pol S Advising Office in SMI 215 and sign up in the appointment book or call 206-543-1824. Appointments must be made at least one day in advance (the last date to make an appointment for April 13 is Thursday, April 12). Double and Triple Majors: You must complete a graduation application with EACH of your majors. Information about the June 8 Political Science Convocation and June 9 Commencement will be sent out later this quarter.
Fellowships/ Scholarships/Funding
Named for one of Seattle's foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes an individual student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who is committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the 2007 Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on May 15, 2007. If you would like to nominate a student for the award, please contact Michaelann Jundt directly (206.685.2705 or mjundt@u.washington.edu ) by Wednesday, March 28. The student will be contacted by the Carlson Center and invited to apply for the award. Alternatively, students may apply for the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award without a nomination by following the procedure outlined on the Carlson Center web site: http://depts.washington.edu/leader/6_recognition/carlson_leadership.html Applications for the 2007 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award are due on Friday, April 6, 2007. Interviews of finalist candidates will take place in mid-April.
Study Abroad Programs
If you've been thinking about studying abroad this Summer, but thought you were too late to get into any program, think again! The Department of English SUMMER B-TERM IN LONDON still has space and is still taking applications. There will be an information session for any interested students next week: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 5:00 p.m. C-101 Padelford (CHID Lounge) All students -- graduates and undergraduates, UW and non-UW -- are welcome. Courses in Romantic Art and Literature, Art, Architecture and Society in London, and Contemporary Britain, will be taught by Professor Raimonda Modiano of the Department of English and by Professors Peter Buckroyd and Mike Fosdal, British faculty who are regular members of our Spring and Summer in London programs. For full information on application procedures, costs, classes, credits, etc., see http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad/ Brochures, application forms, etc., are available in English Advising, A-2B Padelford.
Viet Nam: Building for Peace in the Wake of War Info session on Wednesday, March 28 from 5pm-6pm in Padelford C-101 This program will explore the legacy of war in Viet Nam and the ongoing rebuilding efforts there. In partnership with Peace Trees Vietnam, a Washington based organization that works with residents of Quang Tri Province on landmine clearance and environmental/community resoration, our group of 12-18 students will pursue historical studies in Ha Noi and Hue, and participate in a community-building project with local people in Dong Ha.Ability to speak Vietnamese is not required, and students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Program Director: Christoph Giebel giebel@u.washington.edu Application deadline extended to April 2.
Talks/Lectures
Come to a UW Women's History Month Event in the "Surviving History" lecture series sponsored by the Fair Trade Coffee Coalition and Housing and Food Services this Thursday. The event features the Executive Director of Cafe Femenino, a foundation that works to empower women to pursue economic and social justice through fair trade coffee. Surviving History presents Cafe Femenino Thursday March 29, 2007 7:00 p.m. HUB 209A Cafe Femenino coffee will be served and available for purchase. I encourage you all to come and listen to the amazing stories of women in Colombia and Peru working to the improve life for themselves and their children. More information on the foundation can be found at http://www.cafefemeninofoundation.org/
Course Offerings
Interested in taking RUSS 350 this Summer with Zoya Polack? The Slavic Department will be able to offer it ONLY if we have enough students enrolled [minimum of 6] so if you or anyone you know is interested- please: 1. RSVP your interest TODAY to Phoebe Ambrosia: pambrosi@u.washington.edu 2. Sign up on the first day of Summer registration [April 16th]
An evening section for Spanish 103 is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9:20. The course is available through UW Extension. To register for the course, students should contact UW Extension Registration at 543-2310. This is an on campus course, thus financial aid may be used to cover tuition. The 5 credits do not fall within the state tuition rates charged for 10-18 credits. Thus, if a student is enrolled full time taking 15 credits, they would pay for the additional 5 credits of course work. Please contact Connie Montgomery, Director of Advising and Recruitment, UW Evening Degree & Educational Outreach at cmontgomery@extn.washington.edu
SLN: 13364 MWF 930-1020, SAV 239 Prof. Michael Brown Description: This course is a basic conceptual introduction to the study of politics from a geographic standpoint. We will cover key themes and debates within political geography, as well as topics and places that political geographers have researched. By the end of this course, you will come to appreciate the benefits of a geographical imagination in the study of politics, a clearer sense of how and why the political is studied, and you will have practiced how to relate theoretical and empirical phenomena to one another on your own. These outcomes reflect the belief that at second year, students should begin to appreciate and practice working with the complex relations between our knowledge of the world, our visions of how it could be better, and the world itself. Geog 276 also provides a knowledge base for more advanced political geography courses and it will hone your reasoning, writing, and analytic skills for future seminars. N.B: This course does not automatically count towards the Political Science major requirements. Depending on the political science content of the course, it might be approved by individual submission of a petition and course syllabus to the Political Science Advising Office.
Information Sessions
University of Washington - The Information School - Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) The MSIM program develops ethically aware leaders who can strategically manage information resources, people and technologies to improve the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of any organization in any setting. The program integrates the areas of strategic planning, systems design, business leadership, metadata, networking, and information technology. One of the signatures that defines the MSIM program is a unique focus on organizing information systems to meet human needs; this human-centered approach is integrated throughout the MSIM curriculum. The MSIM program has tracks for traditional students as well as experienced professionals who study while they work. The application process for Autumn 2007 is now open! Come to an information session on Wednesday, March 28th from 6:00-7:00pm in MGH 420. Details at http://www.ischool.washington.edu/msim/infosessions.aspx .
BA in Architectural Studies Application Workshop April 5th, 3:30 pm, Gould 100. RSVP to jjoichi@u.washington.edu The deadline to apply this year is May 15th, 4:00 pm. Application Portfolios can be turned in at Gould 208. Applications turned in after 4:00 pm will be considered late. Spring quarter grades and extra 211 work for the portfolio are to be turned in by June 18th.
April 27, 2007, 9:00am-3:00pm AND April 28, 2007, 10:00am-2:00pm All activities are open to the public and free of charge www.engr.washington.edu/openhouse The majority of exhibits/activities run both Friday and Saturday, attend when it fits your schedule. To explore the future of engineering and science, and how it continues to make a difference in your life today and beyond, join the UW College of Engineering for Open House 2007! Engineering Open House is great for everyone: teachers, kids, students, alumni, prospective college transfers, friends and family. Enjoy departmental exhibits, hands-on activities, student and faculty presentations and much more -- a fun and interactive way to explore your options in engineering and science at the University of Washington, College of Engineering!
Conferences/ Seminars/Research
Looking for a great summer opportunity to engage in hands-on research in the humanities and arts ? The 2007 Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities description and student application are online: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst/ . The theme this year is "New Directions in Cultural Research: Community Collaboration Practice," and will address questions such as: -> How can culture and creativity contribute to progressive social change? -> How is globalization reshaping what we understand by 'culture' and 'the arts'? -> And how might undergraduate students at UW collaborate with community groups to engage with real world cultural issues? Participating faculty are Craig Jeffrey (Geography and Jackson School of International Studies, UW Seattle); Ron Krabill (Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Bothell); and, Kari Lerum (Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Bothell). Applications for the Institute, which will take place from June 18th to August 17th on the UW Seattle campus, are due to the Undergraduate Research Program by MONDAY, APRIL 2nd. Selected participants will receive a Mary Gates Research Scholarship of $3,000 and earn academic credit.
Other
Student Leaders, Do you want to have a hand in shaping campus policy and the future of the UW? If so, apply to become the 2007-2008 UW Student Regent The Student Regent is a voting member of University of Washington Board of Regents, the governing body of the entire University. The Student Regent will have tuition and fees paid. You must be planning to attend UW for the 2007-2008 academic year, and you must be available to serve from June 2007 to July 2008. If you are selected as one of the 3-5 finalists, you cannot run as a candidate in the ASUW or GPSS elections. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 3PM, FRIDAY APRIL 13TH. PLEASE TURN ALL APPLICATIONS INTO THE HUB BUSINESS OFFICE. Come pick up an application at the ASUW Office, room HUB 104. A copy is available here and will also be available shortly at www.asuw.org . If you have any questions email me at asuwpres@u.washington.edu or contact the current student regent, Jenny Faubion, at stureg@u.washington.edu . Thanks and best of luck, Cullen White, President Associated Students of the University of Washington
Do you want to be part of the University's oldest, most prestigious, honor society and one that makes a difference in the community? Apply to Mortar Board! The 2006-07 application is now available online at http://students.washington.edu/mortarbd . Rising college seniors interested in making a difference on campus and committed to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service should apply. Mortar Board is a national college senior honor society for women and men. Each spring, up to 50 students with one year of academic work left to complete are chosen for membership in the Tolo Chapter of Mortar Board. Mortar Board is the oldest continuing honor society at the University of Washington, and membership is considered one of the highest student honors. What does MB Accomplish? For starters, we: 1. Collected numerous books for Better World Books to provide children and families in Africa with books. 2. Worked with First Place Schools in Seattle to read to local children and promote foundations in reading comprehension. 3. Established and are raising funds for the Mortar Board Scholarship Endowment, which grants scholarships to deserving students who are not eligible for academic aid from the Financial Aid Office 4. Organize the annual Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes faculty who go above and beyond in teaching undergraduate classes. 5. Participated in the “One big KISS for Kids Radiothon” to help raise money for children that are patients at Children's Hospital. What would you get out of being a Mortar Board member? * An opportunity to use your skills to improve projects that benefit your campus and community. * Once chosen, Mortar Board membership is lifelong and continues to provide an array of professional and personal contacts. What are the qualifications to be a Mortar Board member? * A commitment to excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service. Applications are available online at http://students.washington.edu/mortarbd Please remember: Applications are due Friday, March 30, 2007 at 11:30 pm! We look forward to hearing from you, Kim Woiwod and Natalie Reuter Membership Co-Chairs Mortar Board, Tolo Chapter mortarbd@u.washington.edu
Center for Career ServicesThe Center for Career Services is available to assist currently enrolled UW Seattle students of the University of Washington in developing a job or internship search plan, managing progress toward career goals, and learning the skills to successfully find a job and/or make a career transition. For a calendar and workshops and events offered by the Center for Career services, click here .
Internships
As an intern for the Secretary of State's office your time will be spent working on a number of projects from office outreach to various constituent groups to assisting the executive staff in day to day operations. Must be completing a degree in Political Science or related field. Place of Employment The intern will work in the main office of the Secretary of State at the Legislative Building in Olympia , Washington . You will have access to computer, office and other such equipment to complete the day to day tasks assigned. A single office cubicle will be assigned. Hours are 8-5 in Olympia . Supervisors and Academic Credit The Executive Intern works with the Intern Coordinator for assignments, direction and guidance. The Executive Intern will work with the school to insure that all academic requisites have been made in order to earn college credit. Timeline The internship lasts from Late May through Early September depending on the student's academic schedule. State law does not allow for an extension of internships beyond six months. Interns will work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with time off for lunch and breaks. Work time variations will need to be coordinated with the intern coordinator. Application Process Candidates should demonstrate research and writing abilities, and a strong understanding of their academic field (political science, journalism, government). Interested persons should send a cover letter detailing their background, abilities and how this internship will impact their career. Along with the letter also include a resume, two writing samples, and two letters of recommendation (both academic). Please send the application to: Patrick McDonald, Internship Coordinator, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 40220, Olympia, WA 98504-0220 or e-mail: pmcdonald@secstate.wa.gov. Resumes will be accepted until April 6, 2007. Top applicants will be notified by April 16, 2007 and the final decision will be made on April 20, 2007. Applicants chosen for the position will be called.
The Washington Center is working in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard to provide five regional internships to college and university students in Seattle, WA during the summer of 2007 quarter. Students are encouraged to earn academic credit for their experiences at their home institutions. In addition to participating in a full-time internship, students will also complete The Washington Center's academic programming. Please view additional information located at the following webpage: http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_federal.shtml#coastguard POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 1) Media relations project assistant for boating safety campaign This intern will work with the district public affairs office and boating safety officer to increase public awareness of safe boating practices during the spring and summer months. Means of communication are limited only by intern's creativity, and include press releases, public service announcements, feature and hard news stories, and more. 2) Media relations/marketing project assistant for commercial vessel safety campaign This intern will work with the district public affairs office and commercial fishing vessel safety coordinator to create and begin execution of a targeted communications plan to increase safety and survival at sea by commercial fishing operators. This position aims to increase awareness among commercial fishing operators of the benefits of voluntary dockside exams through creative communication venues and strategies. 3) Crisis communications/journalist/media relations coordinator This intern will write Associated Press Stylebook-formatted press releases about interesting and high-profile cases, and will learn how to properly respond with crisis communications to the district's hundreds of government, media, and community members during such cases. He/She will learn how to perform on-camera interviews with appropriate responses to difficult questions involving secure information, personnel injuries or casualties, ongoing search and rescue cases, and will write news stories, photo features, feature stories, and other written materials. 4) Community relations program coordinator This intern will develop a plan for proper planning, execution, and evaluating Coast Guard involvement in community relations ("comrel") events for the fiscal year of 2006-2007. This will involve designing a database of community relations events, soliciting Coast Guard members to participate in comrel requests from community members, and following through with Coast Guard units and personnel to measure effectiveness and outreach of comrel events. 5) Website design and content management coordinator This intern will work with the District 13 webmaster to design and maintain the public affairs and district websites. The intern should have knowledge of .html and web design applications. He/She will be partly responsible for maintaining websites that will be viewed by thousands of internal and external members. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Summer Quarter 2007: Orientation begins in Washington, D.C. June 8. (Transportation to and from D.C. is provided.) Internship begins the following week in Seattle, WA. QUALIFICATIONS Students must:
MAJORS REQUESTED: Public Relations, Photo-Journalism, Communications, Crisis-Communications COMPENSATION: Students selected for the program will receive a full scholarship to cover Washington Center program fees. Fully-furnished housing will be arranged by The Washington Center and will be covered by the stipend provided by the Coast Guard. Students will earn a $250 weekly stipend to cover living expenses or $550 per week if students already have housing accommodations. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Download the pdf application for the U.S. Coast Guard Program if you'd like to be considered for these positions ONLY. If you'd like to become a candidate for other programs at The Washington Center, you'll need to fill out the regular application. Coast Guard Application: http://www.twc.edu/students/docs/USCG_app2007.pdf Washington Center Application (General): http://www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml DEADLINE: Please submit your materials by March 30, 2007
Seattle Audubon is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and advocacy for birds and the natural environment. We provide educational programs for all ages with our FUN (Finding Urban Nature) program for 3rd-5th grade students, our BirdWatch program for high school students, family programs and extensive class offerings for adults. We also provide outreach education to schools and organizations through educational kit rentals/presentations, field trips and classes. 1/ EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - SUMMER NATURE CAMP Seattle Audubon is seeking university interns or volunteers within our education department to work for our summer Nature Camp located at Sand Point Magnuson Park in NE Seattle. You need to be at least a college freshmen. Our internships are unpaid and require a commitment of 150-200 hours spread over 10 weeks or a college quarter, however, we are flexible about the number of weeks. Our volunteer opportunities are very flexible and have no minimal hour requirements. Intern and volunteer opportunities/duties:
Intern and volunteer qualifications/commitment: Must have excellent communication skills, as well as be self-directed, motivated, responsible and adaptive. Interns must commit to a minimum of 150 hours over a quarter depending on the university requirements for course credit. Volunteers have no minimal hour requirement. If you are interested, please contact Susan Tallarico, Seattle Audubon Education Director, at 206-985-6993 or suet@seattleaudubon.org. 2/ URBAN HABITAT INTERNSHIP, SUMMER 2007 The project: Seattle Audubon is documenting neighborhood change in the North District of Seattle. The North District is approximately bounded by (NE 95th St, Lake Washington, NE 145th and I-5). This project will focus on several case study areas (between 1 and 3 city blocks each) in the North District to document tree loss and general change in development patterns over time. The intern will be responsible for seeking historic aerial photos and other documentation to paint a picture of neighborhood change and its consequences (or benefits). Essential Skills: This position requires an independent thinker and a strong problem solver. Candidates will be required to research map products and therefore must know their way around the University of Washington Map Library. Candidates will also be required to ground truth data and should have a good sense of direction and attention to detail. Candidates with GIS skills will be given priority. Desired Skills : GIS, Photoshop and digital photography. Timeframe: 200 hours (about 20 hours a week for 10 weeks). Miscellaneous: This position will require some travel. The applicant must have a reliable car. Mileage is reimbursable. This is an unpaid internship. Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to Matt Mega, Seattle Audubon Urban Habitat Director, at mattm@seattleaudubon.org . 3/ COMMUNICATIONS INTERN Seattle Audubon seeks an intern interested in communicating with the public and the media about consumer choices to protect birds and wildlife. Write press releases, develop relationships with broadcast and print media, and tell the greater community about our Forest Friendly Lumber and Shade Coffee Campaigns. These campaigns promote FSC-certified forestry and shade-grown coffee to protect birds across the migratory flyway. This position holds enormous opportunity for an outgoing person with skills in communicating about issues of conservation concern. If you have past experience in communications and are interested in putting your skills to work we would love to have you join our Conservation team. Requirements: Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills. Experience writing press releases, working with the media or participating in organizational communications efforts is strongly preferred. Passion for conservation is a must. Must be at least a college junior. Seattle Audubon Internships are unpaid and for approximately 200 hours spread over about ten weeks. Some work will be done at Seattle Audubon and some can be done from home. Applicants complete written materials and qualified applicants are interviewed. If you feel you are qualified and interested, please contact Alex Morgan, Seattle Audubon Conservation Director, at alexm@seattleaudubon.org or 206-985-6581. Please attach a resume with your email. This internship will begin when a qualified applicant is accepted.
Job Offerings
Are you a graphic designer? Would you like your work to be seen on 50,000 catalogs each quarter? Then apply to be the new ASUW Experimental College Catalog editor. The catalog editor is responsible for the design and production of the College's quarterly catalog. The catalog editor is also responsible for most phases of catalog production including data entry, proofreading, editing, and layout. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR WORK SEEN WHILE BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO! If you would like to gain valuable design and publishing experience in a fun on-campus job, then apply today! QUALIFICATIONS
Applications are available by clicking here, or by stopping by the Experimental College office at HUB G-10. Applications are due on April 2nd by 5:00 PM. |
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