UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 1 – Autumn 2024

Happy Week 1 of Autumn Quarter, Honors Huskies! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are feeling ready and motivated for the quarter ahead of you! It’s Thursday afternoon which means it’s time for our weekly announcements! Check out the exciting new events and cool opportunities, linked below.

Honors Events and Opportunities

Opportunities

Events

Dr. Carey Jackson Reflects on Rome

Nineteen undergraduate Honors students (and two Professors) went to the University of Washington Rome Center in the Winter 2024 Quarter to study migration, immigration law and the connections between the U.S. and Italy. The Global Refugee Crisis Program: From Devastation to Diaspora focuses on the lived experience of refugees and asylum seekers as they traverse the extensive journey from their home country to the country of final asylum.

Written by Dr. Jonathan Carey Jackson, the leader of the Honors in Rome study aboard in Winter 2024 and a professor in the Department of Medicine, this piece speaks to the power of interdisciplinary learning and place-based learning.

Click here to read the full article.

Space in Place Rehearsal Platform

Space in the Place is our new rehearsal platform for you to come into the building to prepare for your next show, event, or class. This opportunity is for Black self-identified artists and cultural workers to reserve space at LANGSTON to strengthen their craft or gather with community. We will have space offered every Thursday from 4pm to 8pm for all of your creative needs that can be accomplished in the West Room (capacity 40) or room 2R (capacity 12-20 depending on set up). You can sign up for 2 hour blocks of time for absolutely FREE. We look forward to seeing your projects come to life.

Please note: For proper planning purposes, reservations will be locked in 3 days in advance. Cancelations are also required at least 3 days in advance. Please plan accordingly.

Sign Up Here:LANGSTON Contacts: Space in the Place ( Rehearsal Drop-In ) (signupgenius.com)

Folks can also choose to visit our website directly to learn more and see our other programs: langstonseattle.org 

Emerging Scholars in Communication Program

The Emerging Scholars in Communication Program aims to expand access to graduate education for students from underrepresented groups, including those impacted by racism and its intersections. The four-week workshop series explores career pathways available to communication PhDs, the nuts and bolts of the application process, and how to flourish in graduate school as an underrepresented student. Participants will also meet current MA/PhD students and faculty to learn about their unique journeys and get answers to questions about everything from how to fund grad school to managing mental health.

This opportunity is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors across all three UW campuses (Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma).

More information and the link to the application can be found here: https://com.uw.edu/the-emerging-scholars-in-communication-program/

If you have any questions, please email Associate Professor, Timeka Tounsel, at commscholars@uw.edu

Seats still open in two great Arctic courses!

As you consider your course schedule for Autumn, we wanted to draw your attention to two unique and exciting courses. ARCTIC 200 and ARCTIC 101 both have space available in them, and the instructor, Jason Young, is  happy to work with you to develop an Ad Hoc project if you would be interested. Interdisciplinary and College Honors students, if you complete ad hoc Honors for this course, it can count as one of your electives in your Honors requirements.  Dr. Young has worked with Honors students before on developing ad hoc projects and is excited to do so again.

Below are more details about this class. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with him directly if you have questions about pursuing ad hoc Honors.

Room is still available in two of the unique and exciting courses of the quarter! Both taught by Jason Young, senior research scientist with the Technology and Social Change Group at the UW Information School, these two courses are complementary and an excellent introduction to the Arctic region, its peoples, and their impact on international relations and current events.

ARCTIC 200: Indigenous Diplomacies and International Relations in the Arctic (5 credits)

When: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12:30-2:20pm

Where: GLD room 435

Taught by Jason Young, senior research scientist with the Technology and Social Change Group at the UW Information School, this course emphasizes perspectives of the region’s Indigenous peoples. The Arctic provides an important case study for understanding international relations, given the complexity of geopolitical issues and the strong presence of Indigenous peoples in the region. Introduces Indigenous peoples, languages, and ways of thinking.

Counts towards the Arctic Studies Minor. Fulfills the SSc general education requirement.

ARCTIC 101: Elementary Inuktut: Inuit Language and Culture in Canada (5 credits)

When; Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 10:30-11:20am

Where: SAV room 167

For the first time, this course is open to all students — undergraduate and graduate alike! This course develops basic communication skills in both oral and written Inuktut, the Inuit language spoken in Canada. Covers basic history and cultural context of Inuit in Inuit Nunangat, and Inuit communities outside the Arctic. Develops intercultural knowledge and understanding. First in a sequence of three.

Odegaard Writing and Research Center Instructor and TA Resources

On behalf of the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC), we hope you are having a successful start to Autumn Quarter! 

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff, including one-on-one peer tutoring appointments for students in both in-person and virtual formats, informational classroom visits, and in-class workshops.   

Connect students with the OWRC by including resource information in your syllabus or incorporating an in-class visit from OWRC staff. Available virtually or in-person, these class visits bring a member of the OWRC staff into the class to provide a friendly and informational introduction to the Center and its services in 5-10 minutes.   

For classes with an emphasis on writing or revision, the OWRC is also pleased to offer Peer Review Workshops. Guided by a member of OWRC staff, these workshops are designed to facilitate positive and productive experiences with peer review by providing an approachable and conversational peer review structure through which to provide and solicit feedback.   

Customized, writing-centered workshops are also available upon request.  

For more information on these support services and answers to frequently asked questions, check out the OWRC website, including our overview of instructor services, or email us at owrc@uw.edu.   

We look forward to working with you and your students! Please distribute to instructors and TAs as relevant.

Frederick Donglass – Daniel O’Connell Global Internship

UW Study Abroad is excited to invite you to an informational session about the Frederick Douglass & Daniel O’Connell Global Internship, offered through CIEE. This fully funded 8-week internship experience in Dublin, Ireland, provides a unique opportunity for 12 exceptional student leaders to gain real-world work experience while expanding their understanding of Irish history and culture. The program honors two iconic leaders in the global movement for freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility by preparing students from diverse backgrounds for future and career success. Students who are not selected for this internship get an automatic scholarship to use toward another CIEE program!

Session Details:
Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Schmitz 450, UW Study Abroad Conference Room
Additional Information: Food will be provided

Join us to learn more about how you can apply and what to expect from this incredible internship opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!

Scribendi Call for Submissions

September Scholarship Info Sessions

There are many national scholarships with Fall deadlines, but we wanted to highlight a few info sessions we’ll be hosting over the next few weeks.  

RSVP and join all info sessions for scholarships that interest you. 

1. Soros Fellowship for New Americans Information Session for the UW community: Monday, September 23 | 12 – 12:30 p.m. | Zoom: RSVP for Zoom here 

Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years towards graduate study.  

Open to UW undergrads, graduate/professional students and alumni in all fields who are immigrants and/or children of immigrants. Deadline for applications this year is Oct. 31, 2024 (2pm ET). 

2. Gilman Scholarship Information Session: Tuesday, September 24 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Zoom: RSVP here 

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers scholarships of up to $5,000 to Pell Grant recipients participating in credit-bearing study abroad programs. Students studying critical need languages may receive up to $3000 more, and those conducting STEM-research abroad may receive up to $1000 more.  National deadline: Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Gilman Application/Feedback Workshop: Wednesday, October 2 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. | in-person in MGH 171: RSVP here 

3. Scholarship Search Party – Searching for Scholarships 101: Monday, October 14 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. | in-person in MGH 171 

Searching for scholarships and awards is not the most exciting task in the world. Join us – we will share search strategies and work in community during this low-stress opportunity to get motivated and to encourage one another. Snacks provided, bring your laptop and detective skills to this Scholarship Search Party! 

4. Click here to learn more about other info sessions and scholarship writing sessions for September and October.  https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/ 

Fireside Chat with the Seahawks

GPSS is excited to share updated information regarding the Seahawks Voter Engagement Event happening next week! Please share with your peers and departments, andRSVP using the link below ASAP!

UPDATES: 

What: Fireside chat with the Seahawks on Voter Engagement

When: Friday, September 27th 

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm 

Where: HUB Ballroom (HUB 211) 

Facilitated by: Professor Alexes Harris 

Sponsored by: ASUW, GPSS, CELE and SAO 

RSVP here or scan the QR code on the attached graphic!

Additionally, we are hosting voter registration drives on campus starting next week! Location, date and times are below! We encourage you to please share the “Get Out The Vote” graphic attached to this email on your social media. You can also send an email to your respective audiences to encourage students to register to vote or simply to learn more about the upcoming ballot initiatives. 

Volunteer with K-12 Students and Earn Credit

Want to volunteer with K-12 students and earn credit? The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center offers courses for UW students to earn academic credit while volunteering in K-12 schools! If you are interested in educational equity and gaining direct-service experience working with K-12 students, then we encourage you to enroll in our courses. Our courses are variable credit, count towards the ELS and Leadership minors, and are graded CR/NC. To get started, consider registering for the below classes on MyPlan:  

EDUC 260 A/B: Equity Issues in K-12 Education (1 credit)

When: A Section on Mondays, 1:00pm-2:20pm

      B Section on Mondays, 10:00am-11:20am  

Modality: In-Person 

EDUC 260 is a community-engaged course designed to prepare University of Washington students for a mentoring and tutoring relationship with K-12 students at local partner schools, either in an academic tutor or a post-secondary planning capacity. The course’s purpose is to strengthen student consciousness of self, of others, and community to be applied to practice. *Pre/co-requisite course for EDUC 401  

EDUC 401 A/B: Practicum in Community Service Activity (1-6 credits)

When: A Section BIWEEKLY on Wednesdays, 11:30 am-12:50 pm 

            B Section BIWEEKLY on Wednesdays, 4:00 pm-5:20 pm 

Modality: In-Person  

EDUC 401 A and B are CELE community-engaged courses designed to prepare University of Washington students for an academic tutoring or mentoring relationship with K-12 students at local partner K-12 schools. Students will be matched with a volunteer site, or can choose their own site, and will volunteer on a weekly basis. Tutors will build teaching and academic support skills through coursework and in-person volunteering. EDUC 401 classes are meant for tutors to reflect on their direct community engagement experience. Credit is earned through attendance, assignments, and the completion of required service hours (to be fulfilled through tutoring at schools and professional development sessions). 

*Co-registration in 260 required for all first-time 401 A/B students

**EDUC 401 is also offered summer quarter!

EDUC 401 C: Practicum in Community Service Activity (1-6 credits)

When: Asynchronous

Modality: Virtual 

EDUC 401 C is for returning tutors and mentors. Students must have taken and passed EDUC 401 A or B and EDUC 260. First class session meets sychronously online, and subsequent sessions are asychronous online. Tutors/mentors will either continue the same volunteer site placement they have done previously, or choose a new volunteer site. Assignments expand on previous 401 A/B material and focus on advanced reflection topics and in-depth issues in K-12 education. Credit is earned through attendance, assignments, and the completion of required service hours (to be fulfilled through tutoring at schools and professional development sessions). 

*Pre-requisite: EDUC 260 and EDUC 401A/B 

You can find out more information on our website, located here. If you have any questions about registration or curriculum, please email celecenter@uw.edu.

“Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit” Screening + Discussion

Join the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies for a screening of Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit , a feature-length documentary that won Best Director in 2024 at the Cannes 7th Art Awards. This compelling film spotlights the unique experiences of former Washington State Senator Mona Das and seven other BIPOC women as they ran for political office in the United States. Comprising a series of authentic, personal conversations, this film shines a light on the daily lives and struggles these magnetic women faced during their individual campaigns and efforts to challenge the traditional political elite status quo.

Following the screening there will be a panel discussion with this 12-time award winning film’s creators and the women whose experiences they document. Come and learn more about what it takes to challenge the status quo of politics as usual and produce an independent film!

When Friday, Sep 27, 2024, 4 – 6 p.m.
Event interval Single day event
Campus location Kane Hall (KNE)
Campus room KNE 220
Accessibility Contact gwss@uw.edu

“The Ride Ahead” Film Screening

In honor of Disability Awareness Month, The UW Disability Staff and Faculty Association (DSFA) is partnering with DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), the UW Disability Studies Program, and the UW Honors Program to host a virtual screening of an incredible award-winning film: The Ride Ahead. The film by 21-year-old Samuel Habib documents his journey into adulthood and finding community, largely shown from the point of view of two GoPros attached to his wheelchair.   

It is incredibly rare to see authentic disability representation in media, especially when disabled people are involved both on screen and behind the scenes. Whether you are disabled-identifying or not, this film encompasses countless themes that touch on all our experiences, while highlighting the importance of disabled community, insights, joy, and building solidarity in an ableist world.  

Please RSVP to join us for the screening on October 10th on Zoom from 3:00pm – 5:00pm, with an optional community discussion from 5:15pm – 6:00pm. There is also a flyer attached for you to print or share with colleagues. 

Event Information

What: The Ride Ahead film Screening 

When: Thursday, October 10th 3-5pm with an optional community discussion 5:15pm-6pm. 

Where: Streaming it to viewers via Zoom with a 1,000 person capacity, RSVP here.

Who: Available to all UW staff, faculty, and students 

Accessibility information: Open captions and audio description will be available during the screening of the film and Zoom automated captions will be available during the introduction and optional community discussion afterwards. If you need any other accommodations in order to participate (ASL interpretation, CART captions, etc.), please contact Christine Lew at lew32@uw.edu as soon as possible. 

EDUC 215 Wellness and Resilience for College and Beyond

The class will be particularly helpful for first year and/or transfer students to get started out with tips and tools to make the most out of their time at UW! It is also great for seniors as they prepare to graduate and enter the workforce!

In EDUC 215, students learn skills to enhance their well being in college and in their life in general. Particular focus is paid to skills that help students withstand common difficulties in life, like a disagreement with a loved one, tolerating doing work you don’t want to do, and managing negative emotions in a healthy way. Skills will include but will not be limited to mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Students will also learn about research underlying stress, resilience, and related skill areas.

For EDUC 215, there are two times and modalities to take this 5 credit class that also provides SSc AND writing credit. The first section will be fully in person meeting for lectures on Thursdays from 2:30-5:20pm PST with a one hour in person quiz section on Fridays for small group activities. The second section is a fully virtual section with virtual lectures on Tuesdays from 11:30am-2:20pm PST and then virtual synchronous quiz sections for one hour on Fridays. Asynchronous accomodations for lecture can be easily coordinated (synchronous participation in the one hour quiz section on Fridays is required). See the attached flyer and student email language for additional information and as a tool to share with students.

For students who have already taken EDUC 215, recommend our new course EDUC 216: Thriving on the Path to Happiness. This course will follow the same format as EDUC 215 and build on the skills learned in the first class to help students experience more joy, build stronger relationships, cultivate a growth mindset, and increase opportunities for success and development in personal and professional endeavors.

EDUC 216 will be offered on Wednesdays from 2:30-5:20pm PST with one hour quiz sections on Fridays. As with EDUC 215, EDUC 216 is a 5 credit course that provides SSc credits. EDUC 215 (or equivalent) is a prerequisite class for EDUC 216. See the attached flyer for additional details.

We now also offer two 5-credit seminars for students who have taken EDUC 215 and 216. For only the second time, we will be offering a seminar entitled EDUC 317: Emotion Regulation: Dialectics and Application. In EDUC 317, we will take a deep dive into the biological and experience component of many different emotions and think about how to skillful manage them in the context of different professional settings. EDUC 317 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-10:50am for SSc and writing credit. See the attached flyer for additional details.

And for the third time, we will also be offering a 5 credit seminar for students who have taken EDUC 215 and 216 called EDUC 381: Interpersonal Effectiveness and Coaching in Social Emotional Learning. In EDUC 381, we will learn how to teach and coach others in building their own social-emotional skills while also maintaining our own wellbeing so we don’t burn out. EDUC 381 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am-1:50pm for SSc and writing credit. See the attached flyer for additional details.

All four classes will also be a part of the new Education Studies open enrollment, minimum requirement major starting in the fall of 2024.

National First-Generation College Storytelling Celebration

For the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, 2024, the UW College of Arts & Sciences is celebrating our first-generation community through storytelling. The stories will feature College of Arts & Sciences first-generation faculty, staff, advisors, students, alumni, friends and supporters who express interest in participating in the storytelling celebration. If you are a first-generation and would like to participate, will you fill out this form? https://forms.gle/MP2FVAYRwiNg83Xs6

Thank you! We look forward to honoring and celebrating the College’s first-generation community.

More information about the first-generation storytelling celebration:

  • Goals:
  • Celebrate the College’s first-generation community as a vital part of our campus community.
  • Help prospective/ first-year/transfer students see themselves at the UW by sharing relatable and encouraging stories.
  • Who: College of Arts & Sciences first-generation community of students, faculty, advisors, staff, alumni, friends, and supporters – we plan to celebrate all who express interest in participating through submitted photos, quotes, short stories, and videos.
  • Messages/stories being told from the perspective of the featured individuals:
  • How does or did the experience as a first-generation college student impact your educational and career journey experience? 
  • What insights would you share with current and future first-generation students?
  • Where stories will be shared: Our College’s website and social media channels; we will also collaborate with College departments and campus partners to share stories in their own communications.
  • Projected timeline: Reach out to individuals who expressed interest in participating in September and October; start sharing stories towards the end of October through mid-November.

Peer Wellness Coaching

Prepare for academic stress this quarter by looking into Peer Wellness Coaching.

Peer Wellness Coaching is a free service offered by UW LiveWell and provides 1:1 goal-oriented sessions to students. If students need support for any sort of well-being goal (i.e. relationship conflicts, managing academic stress), coaches can help them build the skills to solve problems effectively and make intentional, positive change on their wellbeing goals.

Visit the website for more information.

The Bridges Center Survey Study

The Bridges Center is conducting a survey about gig workers and people who use those services. There is an effort going on to overturn the gig worker minimum wage ordinance passed in Seattle after companies hiked up their fees in response. The survey aims to understand these impacts on gig workers and those who use their services!

UW Counseling Center Spring Wellbeing offerings

**Individual Counseling**: Our counseling center remains available to provide confidential support for students. Whether individuals are facing academic stress, personal challenges, or simply need someone to talk to, our licensed counselors are here to help. Encourage anyone in need of support to utilize this valuable resource at One to One Mental Health Support Webpage. Students can also schedule online on the UWCC Student Portal.

**Husky HelpLine – Urgent Support** There are times that things get hard, frustrating, or overwhelming and you need to talk to someone. Know that same-day support (operates 24/7) is available for our students through Husky HelpLine at 206.616.7777.  Another option is to call 988 for 24/7 access when in distress and for American Sign Language (ASL) support.

Self-Service Help on Resumes and Interviews

The UW Seattle Student Tech Fee Committee recently approved funds for two self-service career development tools.  Please note that these tools are currently only available to Seattle students.

Jobscan – 

  • Fine-tune your resume by analyzing it against specific job descriptions. Jobscan highlights crucial keywords, skills, and qualifications employers are looking for. By tailoring your resume to match each job posting, you’ll stand out against Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch recruiters’ attention. 
  • https://careers.uw.edu/resources/jobscan
  • Images you can use to promote are here.

Yoodli – 

  • Yoodli helps you simulate mock interviews and get feedback in private (Grammarly for speech). With Yoodli, you’ll get real-time and judgment-free coaching on your body language, conciseness, filler words, and more. 
  • https://careers.uw.edu/resources/yoodli-ai-interview-coach/
  • Images you can use to promote are here.

You can find additional self-service tools here – https://careers.uw.edu/resources/category/free-subscriptions-for-huskies/