UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 10 – Winter 2025

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 10 of Winter Quarter! We wish you luck and rest during dead week and finals! Remember to check our updated list of events and opportunities, both on and off campus, happening this quarter.

Honors Community Spotlight:

This week’s Community Spotlight focuses on UW Honors student, Clara Kreutziger. Read this spotlight to discover how she found her way into undergraduate research at the University of Washington. Feel free to reach out to her at ckreutzi@uw.edu if you have any questions about research!

Honors Events and Opportunities

Opportunities

Events

OWRC Hiring for Peer Writing Tutor and Student Assistant

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for multiple hourly Peer Writing Tutor and Student Assistant positions beginning the Fall Quarter 2025 and continuing through Spring Quarter 2026. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying for work as a student employee at the OWRC, please share this link to our application information: OWRC Job Opportunities.

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center that aims to support UW students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through one-to-one tutoring sessions, group tutoring sessions, workshops, and other programs. Our tutors are undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic fields, and we provide a rich learning environment for writers and tutors alike. We consistently hear from student employees that their work here is challenging and transformative.

Applications are due on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. We encourage applicants to make an appointment to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors. Students who have applied in the past are welcome to apply again. Please email owrc@uw.edu if you have any questions.

Volunteer Call for “Anatomy Fashion Show”

Phi Delta Epsilon, the Medical Fraternity on Campus, is seeking volunteers to join their annual “Anatomy Fashion Show” on April 5th, 2025, in which models are painted in anatomical figures or depictions of diseases, walk down a runway, and help raise funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital. If you are interested in joining either as a Model, Artist, or additional role, please fill out the form below! If you’re interested in more information, or attending the fashion show, check out the PhiDE instagram at @phideuw. See you there!

Sign Up: https://forms.gle/KtxQ1p8YJGP74mQy5

Campus Sustainability Fund Internships

We are excited to be hiring two undergraduate positions that are a core part of the CSF team and ae asking folks to spread the word to undergrad students. A few key things to keep in mind when sharing the roles:

  • Due to the extensive training involved in these roles we are looking for students who are graduating in June of 2027 or later (basically able to commit at least two full years in the position). 
  • We have structured the roles to have some mentoring time with our current coordinators and plan to pay students using a stipend for that shadow period in the event they have other part-time work that they are concluding by the end of the year. 
  • Attached are the pdfs with all the info including the links to our online applications, thank you so much for sharing with your student networks.
  • If easier to share via Handshake 
  • Grant & Project (Job #9714219)
  • Outreach & Connections (Job #9714233)
  • Application deadline is Monday March 17th at 9am.  

SDOT Intern Opportunity

Open to any community college, undergrad, or graduate student in any major or pre-major status.  Listed language ability is preferred but not required.  Preferred areas of study were required for the posting but are not a limiting factor. Those with the skills and interest in the role should apply ASAP.

SDOT Intern – Program Development Outreach

Application due March 18, 2025 by 4pm PST

Start date: Mid-May 2025   End Date: Early to Mid-June 2026.

Undergraduate students will be paid $21.78/ per hour.
Graduate students will be paid $26.71/ per hour

College of Engineering Application Webinar

On March 21st from noon – 1pm the College of Engineering will be hosting a webinar via Zoom aimed at providing information to students interested in applying to majors in our college for the Autumn 2025 Quarter. Specifically, this webinar will be focused on navigating the application for our capacity-constrained admission process. We strongly encourage students to touch base with individual engineering departments as well for more targeted information.

Additionally, Engineering Peer Advisers will be available for drop-in advising for current UW non-engineering students interested in applying to a College of Engineering major on March 13th from 12 – 2pm in Loew 014. Information about Spring drop-in advising will be sent in the new quarter.

Student registration for the webinar can be found here: UW COE Capacity-Constrained Admission Webinar Registration.

Interested in pursuing graduate study and/or research at a university in the UK starting in fall 2026? 

Upcoming special event:

Graduate Study in the UK Information Session featuring Durham University

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171

  >>  Let us know you’d like to attend

Interested in graduate-level studies at universities in the United Kingdom? Join us to learn about opportunities and strategies for researching and navigation options. Alyce Myers, International Officer for Durham University, will explain the differences in the US vs. UK higher education systems, the grad school application process, funding opportunities, and life in the UK.  

Additionally, Alyce will cover Durham-specific programs and requirements for those interested. Durham University was founded in 1832 as the third oldest university in England and is a Russel Group research-intensive university. The university currently has over 20,000 students with 130 graduate programs. Durham is ranked a top 10 university in the UK, top 100 university in the world, and is #1 in the UK for team sports.

UK Scholarships: 2026-27 graduate-level studies/research through the Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Rhodes Scholarships

Explore and apply for UW nomination for scholarships that can support your graduate study and/or research at a university in the UK starting in fall 2026:

  >>  Gates Cambridge Scholarships: Supports 1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge University. Open to citizens of any country outside the UK considering almost any graduate-level program at Cambridge. No UW nomination required. Read about recently selected UW senior Tristan Jafari (2025 Gates Cambridge Scholar) and UW alum Sonia Fereidooni(2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar).

  >>  Rhodes Scholarships: Provides funding for 2-3 years at Oxford University. Open to citizens of any country, and eligibility requirements and nomination processes vary by country. US applicant eligibility requirements include a 3.7 GPA or higher and 18-23 years old by 10/1/25, or up to 27 years old if you will complete your first degree after 10/1/25. UW nomination required for US candidates and Global candidates.

  >>  Marshall Scholarships: Provide 1-2 years of funding to study at any university in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship, 3.7 GPA or higher, and earn a first bachelor’s degree anytime between April 2023-August 2026. UW nomination required.

  >>  Churchill Scholarships: Support one year of graduate study in mathematics, science and engineering fields, or science policy at Cambridge University. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship and graduation anytime between fall 2024 and summer 2026. UW nomination required. Read about UW alum Abby Burtner (2024 Churchill Scholar).

UW Application for Nomination: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/764

UW Application Deadline: June 23, 2025 

Questions? Please feel welcome to reach out to me anytime! And please join us for Global Fellowships Prep starting in April to get additional resources and support.

Her Entrepreneurial Rise Podcast

The Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WE Lead) program’s  Student Board has launched a brand new podcast for Women’s History Month: Her Entrepreneurial Rise. The podcast is created and hosted by Kelen Tamurian (’26), Director of Marketing and Program Innovation for the Student Board and amplifies the voices of women and marginalized leaders breaking barriers, transforming industries, and redefining leadership, entrepreneurship, and social change. 

In celebration of Women’s History Month, WE Lead is collaborating with the Associated Students of the University of Washington’s Gender Equity Commission to bring you a series spotlighting the stories of diverse women founders in technology, health and wellness, sustainability, and activism. This isn’t just a highlight reel—it’s an unfiltered look at the challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that come with building something meaningful. These stories remind us that to make an impact, you don’t have to be perfect—you just have to start 

What to Expect: 

1. Empowering Stories: Hear from trailblazing women founders about their journeys and challenges. 

2. Actionable Advice: Learn how they balance self-care with their professional and personal goals. 

3. Equity in Action: Gain insights into how to take up space in a world that doesn’t always make room for women and other marginalized identities to succeed 

Her Entrepreneurial Rise will have new episodes twice weekly for the remainder of March/Women’s History Month and can be found on Spotify. You can listen to the first two episodes now, with more to come! Listen to episode 0: Her Entrepreneurial Rise – Breaking Barriers, Building Futures, and episode 1: Inspiring Confidence & Mental Resilience in Young Girls – A Conversation with Jilyne Jarvis of ZGiRLS

Volunteer Opportunity with Conversations to Remember

My name is Ethan, and I am a student volunteer with Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens, including those living with dementia. We are reaching out to share our volunteering opportunity with your undergraduate students. Our virtual visit program matches teams 2-3 college students with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and your students could really brighten their days just by speaking with them. 

Students on our virtual visits initially volunteer one hour per week, and each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior’s attention span and mood on each day. Students select the times that work for their schedule, and are matched with older adults for calls based on the times when they’re available. They then have regular, weekly appointments for their visits. We expect students to volunteer for at least 16 weeks, so that they can develop friendships with the senior they’re matched with. 

We provide training (mandatory) to all the students in our program about the best ways to interact with the older adults on our video calls, as well as additional regular support throughout their service. Since the visits are virtual, your students can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and a better use of their time, rather than commuting to their volunteering location. This program is free for seniors and students across the country. Volunteering does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new virtual visits starting all the time. 

Students wishing for opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with other volunteering options, such as assisting us with our social media, call support, outreach, or more. Current volunteering roles are listed on our website here. 

We often receive requests to include our virtual visits as possible options for service learning, internships, practicums, class projects, or extra credit. If you are considering this, please refer to this webpage for more information.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you have about the program, or look through our website, https://conversationstoremember.org. Your students can register to volunteer by filling out a volunteer interest form on our website. If you’d like a flyer to tell your students about us, you can find one here.

We hope that our cause will resonate with your young adult students, and welcome them to volunteer with us to build intergenerational relationships with older adults.

Neal Dempsey Honors Visit (students)

April 24 (Th), 11am-noon in Mary Gates 211

Neal Dempsey is a seasoned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and Triple Husky who has made a huge impact on UW Athletics, The Henry, the Honors Program, and, of course, Foster School of Business. Neal is a regular speaker, author, and sometime lecturer at the University of Washington. His love of mentoring led him to establish the Neal’s Running Start program, which brings entrepreneurs from around the world to Silicon Valley for an intensive mentorship program with Neal and his cadre of accomplished friends.

Neal meets each spring with students from the UW Honors Program to encourage you to take big risks and think like an entrepreneur!

Space is limited! Click Here to RSVP

Got a cool idea that needs capital? Check out this year’s Dempsey Startup Competition (registration closes April 7).

City of Seattle Internship Opportunity

The City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights, is currently hiring student interns for the Testing Program.

Here is the link to the job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4834678/civil-rights-testing-program-intern

Applications are due March 18, 2025. Check out other internship opportunities on the City of Seattle Job website.

Urban Health and Wellbeing Course Available for Spring

URBAN 498 E, 5 credits

Lectures Mon & Wed, 3:30 – 4:50pm, Location: PAA A118

Discussion sections Friday, 1:30 – 2:50pm or 3:00 – 4:20pm

Instructor: Helen Pineo, hspineo@uw.edu

Short description: Examines the complex ways that cities affect health and wellbeing. Challenges traditional biomedical models of health, focusing instead on structures, systems and policies that create inequitable access to healthy environments. In simple terms, where we live has a much bigger physical and mental impact than most people think. Students will gain insights to promote health in a broad range of non-health fields. Covers local and global examples to expand thinking about approaches for improving physical and mental health in cities.

May interest undergraduate and graduate students in the following fields: Built environment, public health, environmental health, global health, social work, political science, anthropology, gender studies, international studies, psychology, civil and environmental engineering, Science, Technology and Society Studies, public policy, health services, and others. 

Prerequisites: None. 

Short syllabus available online.

Learning objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of diverse models of health and wellbeing and the major influences of urban environments and policies.
  • Explore historical and present urban development models, with critical evaluation of whose health and wellbeing is supported or disadvantaged across such models.
  • Examine urban policies that support the social and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing across multiple sectors, with international examples. 
  • Develop skills and knowledge to evaluate the potential health and wellbeing impacts of urban policy and the ability to effectively communicate policy approaches to non-health audiences.

Immigrant Rights are Human Rights RSO Petition

A UW RSO is sharing this petition to support the efforts of La Resistencia, a grassroots organization working to end the detention of immigrants and stop deportations.

Their members support and engage with people detained at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington who are living in inhumane conditions and are being denied access to necessary medical treatment.

Their Free Them All Committee in particular is focused on raising awareness of the conditions in the NWDC and sharing the stories of the people in detention.

These petitions are for people in detention and can be sent to the Washington legislature or ICE as an attempt to push for improved living conditions and immigrants’ release.

#FreeThemAll: Voices from Inside NWDC

UW School of Law’s 3/13 @ 6pm info session about Master of Jurisprudence

UW School of Law’s upcoming information session on March 13 at 6pm. The information session covers our Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) program, which is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations.

Students can RSVP here t.ly/WJy9b for this hour-long virtual info session, where they’ll learn about the program and have a chance to ask questions.

Undergraduate Research Group Advising Slides and Resources

In case you missed the group advising session about research, here are the slides used in the presentation!

Please also consider reaching out to an Honors adviser or Research Adviser (like Ethan and Ruby) if you have any questions!

https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/how-to-get-started/

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Voyager Scholarship applications are open! Info sessions & application support

Applications for the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service are available here! Applications close on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM Central Time. Learn more about the Voyager Scholarship.

Voyager Scholarship information sessions hosted by the Voyager staff: 

Application support for UW students:

Join the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards’ scholarship advisors for these Scholarship Searching & Writing Parties to work on your application materials and get feedback along the way:

Can’t make it to one of those sessions? Connect with UW scholarship advisors for an advising appointment.

Voyager Scholarship overview:

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and can demonstrate an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. This scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their connections to new communities, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them, including:

  • Up to $50,000 in financial aid: up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college.
  • Summer Voyage: $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college.
  • 10-year travel stipend: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 Airbnb travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000.
  • Fall Summit: During their Junior Year, Voyagers may have the option to attend an in-person convening where they will engage in community building activities with fellow Voyagers, build their leadership skills, and learn from experienced leaders in public service.
  • Network of leaders: Throughout the program, students will be invited to an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders. This network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields. After graduation, they will join The Obama Foundation’s global community, providing them with Foundation resources and programming.

Eligibility requirements:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet these eligibility requirements both at the time of application and enrollment for the Fall 2025 term.

  • Current college Sophomores who plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2025. Eligible students are:
    • Finishing sophomore year in Spring 2025. Applicants should be considered “juniors” based on the total number of earned credits at their institution by Fall 2025 or having two years of full-time enrollment remaining before earning your Bachelor’s degree
  • Or transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2025-2026 junior academic year
  • Demonstrate financial need—this is calculated using a similar formula to the FAFSA.
  • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Students are required to upload unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. 
  • Have demonstrated a commitment to public service.
  • Plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation.
  • Be a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).
  • Able to commit to fully participating in once per month programming including individual meetings with coaches and network connections as well as developing an actionable Summer Voyage plan.

SPR25: EDUC 260 and EDUC 401 (Experiential Learning Opportunity)

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! 

The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center offers courses for UW students to earn academic credit while tutoring in K-12 Seattle Public Schools!

  • Field work / Community-engagement credits
  • Graded CR/NC
  • Open to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!)

To get started, view on MyPlan:  

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

When: EDUC 260 B Mondays 10:00-11:20 am

EDUC 260 A Mondays 1:00 – 2:20 pm

EDUC 260 is 1 credit seminar that centers topics of justice in public k-12 education. The course’s purpose is to strengthen student consciousness of self, systems, and community to be applied to practice. * This is a pre/co-requisite course for EDUC 401. If students have completed sufficient coursework in ed equity-related topics, we may be able to waive 260 co-req. Please email celecenter@uw.edu with questions.  

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 

Credit variable: (1-6)

EDUC 401 A and B are community-engaged courses designed to support reflection for UW students tutoring in Seattle Public Schools. Students will be matched with a volunteer site and will volunteer on a weekly basis, reflecting on their experiential learning during our class meetings. If UW students are already mentoring or tutoring anywhere and would like to earn credit for those hours, you should inquire about a self-placement! 

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/co-requisite: EDUC 260. If students have completed sufficient coursework in equity-related topics, we may be able to waive 260 co-req. Please email celecenter@uw.edu with questions.  

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

2024-2025 Honors Program Scholarships are Open

The application portal for the 2024-2025 Honors Program scholarships is now open.

Each year the Honors Program provides scholarship opportunities for students currently enrolled in the Interdisciplinary, Departmental, and College Honors who will be enrolled in the next academic year. For the 2024-2025 year there are eight scholarships available and students may apply for more than one scholarship.

Learn more about these scholarships here, including:

Award amounts

Eligibility guidelines
Descriptions of each scholarship
Information about the generous donors who make this possible

Award timeline:

Deadline: April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon)
Notifications: May 15-30, 2025
Award term: Autumn 2025 – Spring 2026

How to Apply

Submit one Honors Scholarship Application for each award you are applying for. Your selection of the scholarship in the dropdown will show you the scholarship specific essay prompt. Make sure you are responding to the appropriate scholarship prompt in your application. You may apply for multiple scholarships, but must submit a new application for each scholarship.

All applications are due April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon)

honors.uw.edu/scholarships/current-scholarships

Dempsey Startup Competition

Applications for the Dempsey Startup Competition open Feb 21 and there are multiple info sessions in March. This is a great opportunity to get funding for an idea you want to bring to life, expand upon, etc. If you’re interested and want to be connected with other Honors students who are considering this competition, email forcarey@uw.edu. 

Dempsey Startup Competition

Nordic Scholars Opportunity

The Nordic Scholars Leadership Institute (NSLI); they are offering a fully funded leadership and sustainability education opportunity in Sweden, Sept 2-12, 2025, for exceptional Pacific Northwest students. 

NSLI, in partnership with Seattle’s Jane Isakson Lea Foundation, seeks outstanding current and recent undergraduate and graduate students across a variety of disciplines who demonstrate:

  • Leadership potential and ambition
  • A commitment to sustainability and global impact
  • Intellectual curiosity and a collaborative mindset

If you know a student who exemplifies these qualities, please invite them to express interest via the Student Initial Interest Form, also available on the NSLI website. 

For more details, see attached pdf or contact NSLI Director Megan Penhoet at mpenhoet@nordicscholars.org. 

Scholarship Opportunities

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY: 

Voyager Scholarship | Deadline: April 1  

The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program through The Obama Foundation. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service.   

Current college Sophomores who plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2025. More here: https://www.obama.org/programs/voyager-scholarship/faq/

Students receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college, 10 years of Airbnb travel credit following graduation, the opportunity to connect at an in-person summit during their junior year, and a rich network of leaders and mentors to help them excel.   

Sign up for an info session for this scholarship 

Public Service-related Opportunities  

Common Power – Action Academy | Deadline: March 2025 – limited spots 

Action Academy is Common Power’s foundational Learn & Earn program that empowers college students with civic engagement and leadership development from mentors. The program offers a unique blend of historical insights, community organizing, and political education.  

This 10-week Summer internship program for college-aged people to learn more about voting history in America and do action together.  

Program details: 

  • Earn a $1,000 stipend 
  • Must be between 18-24 years old 
  • May be able to earn college credit 
  • Must participate in 2 virtual sessions a week from June – September 

General Scholarships 

Seattle Foundation Scholarships | Deadline: Various (Feb. 10 – April 6) 

Please check the Seattle Foundation website for their extensive list of scholarships. 

Neil D Prescott-Student Teaching / Internship Scholarship | Deadline: April 1 

The Washington State School Retirees’ Association is offering two scholarships of $2,500 for student teacher/interns. Student teachers or those completing an internship as a counselor, school psychologist, School social worker, occupational therapist, or speech therapist may apply. 

These awards are available for tuition and expenses incurred during the 2025-26 academic year. The funds will be sent to the applicant’s college/university to be applied toward their account.  

Applicant requirements:

  • Must be presently enrolled in a college of education, pursuing a certificate in education, and will be doing student teaching or an internship in 2025-26 School Year in Washington State. 
  • Must profess an intention to apply for employment in a school district(s) within Washington State. 

Sea Mar Scholarships | Deadline: April 15 

Sea Mar Farmworker High School & College Scholarships

Sea Mar recognizes and acknowledges the barriers children of farm working families face in their pursuit of a college degree. Economic strains, as well as language and cultural barriers can often affect these students. Award amount: $1,000. 

Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship

The Sea Mar Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship provides financial support for students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, perseverance, are go-getters, and have shown or have the strong potential to be contributors to their community. 

 Award amount: $2,500 

For any questions, please contact Kenia at keniadiaz@seamarchc.org or scholarship@seamarchc.org. 

Scholarships for Returning Students | Deadline: April 15 

The Seattle branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be 

awarding $3000 – $15,000 scholarships. All applicants who meet these criteria are eligible to apply: 

  • At least 24 years of age and have had your college education interrupted 
  • A graduate of a high school in King County, WA 
  • Accepted at (A) a WA public, 4-year college/university, OR (B) a B.A.S. program at Green River College, Highline College, North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, Shoreline Community College, or South Seattle College
    • Please note: These scholarships are aimed at students in the process of returning. Students who have already returned to their students are not eligible. 
  • Do not already have a bachelor’s degree 
  • Plan to enroll at least half time for a full academic year 
  • A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient. 

Questions? Email for more information 

UW Library Research Award for Undergraduates | Deadline: April 30 

  • Undergraduate students enrolled at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma) anytime Spring 2024 – Spring 2025 
  • Projects completed for UW course credit, for the Undergraduate Research Program (URP), or the Undergraduate Research Symposium anytime Spring 2024 – Spring 2025 
  • Projects accepted in any format or medium, including but not limited to written papers, posters, art, websites, or musical compositions. Projects accepted in any language, but reflective essay must be in English 
  • Individual and group projects are eligible.  Each student will be judged individually for group projects. 
  • Cash awards: $250 (Population Health Award), $500 to $1,000 

Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowships

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025  

The Portz Fellowship program is intended to support creative and innovative endeavors that cross boundaries, inviting application from individuals who wish to undertake cross disciplinary research or from a team of two students from different disciplines who propose a single collaborative project.

Learn More and Apply

Peace Corps

Are you interested in learning more about the Peace Corps? The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad and work side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. The Peace Corps Mission:
To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:

  1. To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained Volunteers
  2. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
  3. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans

For more information, contact Sarah Green, UW Peace Corps Campus Strategic Recruiter at:

pcorps@uw.edu
(206) 543-0535
134 Mary Gates Hall

Peace Corps’ campus drop-in hours for students- Winter Quarter, 2025:
Mondays from 1pm-3pm virtually (Zoom link)
Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm in-person (MGH 134)

Check In With Yourself

Neighborhood House has launched an innovative campaign called Check In With Yourself, an application designed to support undergraduate mental health, particularly among UW students. After completing a brief online survey, users receive personalized resources tailored to their mental health needs. This initiative aims to address the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced in the high-intensity, stressful environment of college life.

Here is the link: https://checkinwa.org/welcome?referral=publichealth

Share Your Story: Recruiting Autistic Young Adults for Peer Honors Thesis

This autistic led research aims to explore how autistic young adults experiences with autistic identity and friendships. Those interested will create a photo diary to share their reflections and experiences. A stim toy will be gifted to all participants. If you have any questions please reach out to niabrice@uw.edu!

Spring Business Course Open to All Students

ENTRE 490: Small Business Entrepreneurship, offered in spring quarter, is open to all undergraduate students, beginning Period 2.  The course has received very positive reviews from students and would provide relevant content across many disciplines.  

About the Course:

Are you planning to start your own lifestyle business, help grow a family business, become a business owner as a healthcare or legal professional, or launch any type of business that allows you to be your own boss?  If so, you will walk away from this class with a broad understanding of how to strategically plan, form, operate, and build a successful small business in the real world.  While Venture Capital and IPOs are hot topics among the entrepreneurial community, the reality is fewer than one percent of startups are funded by VCs and most companies never go public.  Instead, the vast majority of new companies rely on founder capital for initial growth and remain privately owned and operated.  This course is designed to offer unique insights into the challenges and opportunities that face bootstrapped small businesses throughout their growth journey.

About the Instructor:

Josh Heckathorn is a serial entrepreneur.  He holds a B.S. in Management from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business and received an MBA from Seattle University.  

UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity  

Students, we haven’t forgotten about you! UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Activity welcomes your research and creative submissions before June 1, 2025.  

View Submission Guidelines for UReCA

Know a great first-year student? Invite them to apply for 2nd year admissions!

Applications for second-year admission to the Interdisciplinary Honors Program are now open!

 Invite your friends to consider joining the UW HONORS COMMUNITY through 2nd-year admissions. If you know a great first-year student who isn’t already enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program, make sure to let them know or send them this link so they can learn more about our program and the application cycle.

Info Sessions:

Applications close 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Global Health Minor Information

Dear Students,

Interested in the Global Health Minor? Join us for an information session to learn about courses, requirements, and working in the global health field. This program provides the opportunity to become familiar with policies, research, determinants, and outcomes in global health, actively engaging in efforts to improve health as global citizens. 

Please review our website for more information about the program and information sessions and connect with Lyda Ebadani (ghminor@uw.edu) with any questions!

Climate Course Resource

We’ve compiled what is likely a somewhat incomplete list of courses in different aspects of climate change.  Mostly 300 and above courses.  

The hope is this resource will help students from different backgrounds and majors find climate and climate solutions courses that answer questions and engage. There is a blog that describes this offering. And the courses are listed in groups here.

Get Certified: Free Red Cross CPR/AED, First Aid & Overdose Response Training for UW Students

University of Washington Emergency Medical Services (UWEMS) is offering American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid and Naloxone Use training sessions throughout this winter quarter, available for free to any UW-affiliated student, staff, or faculty. Courses are taught by our team of American Red Cross Instructors and Emergency Medical Technicians.

During the sessions, you’ll learn to recognize and respond to common cardiac, respiratory, drug-related, and first-aid emergencies. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive certification and a complimentary naloxone kit to take home!

To sign up, visit our website and complete a registration form on the training calendar. If you have any further questions, please email us at uwems@uw.edu or join our Discord. We look forward to seeing you!

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 

FREE Policy Camp conference

RSVP to attend Public Policy Camp!
Presented by the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM), the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and Seattle Central College.

Are you curious about how policies are made and passed?
Do you want to learn about what a career in public policy looks like? 

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this conference is for you! Come join us to learn about policy-making and impactful careers in public policy, and network with policymakers and other students who share your passion and curiosity!

Event Date: Friday, March 14, 2025, Time: 9 AM – 4 PM Location: Seattle Central College

Who Should Attend: Undergraduate students interested in public policy. Open to all majors. 

Please share widely with your undergraduate students as appropriate, flyer attached.

Questions can be directed to uwpolicycamp@uw.edu

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/tmzyYLpX6M?origin=lprLink

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 Winter 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!

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.

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/

Pre-Genetic Counseling Club

The Pre-Genetic Counseling Club (PGCC) is a new club at the University of Washington that aims to bring awareness to the genetic counseling profession. PGCC is currently recruiting both undergraduate and graduate students to join, as a member and/or part of leadership. There will be opportunities for graduate students to give presentations about GC to lay audiences (which is great for those who have not fulfilled that requirement yet), amongst other exciting educational and networking opportunities. Attached is the flyer for the club, but you can contact pgccuw@uw.edu if you have any questions!

Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight

Do you want to help create a more fair and just policing and public safety system?

The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) represents the interests of the public in its efforts to hold the King County Sheriff’s Office accountable for providing fair and just police services. Learn more about OLEO: www.kingcounty.gov/OLEO.

· OLEO is looking for community members who want to serve as advocates for the interests of the diverse communities across King County.

If you are interested in equity, social justice, community organizing, or working collaboratively to improve how the King County Sheriff’s Office operates, then consider joining the Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO).

Examples of what CACLEO members do:

· Learn about how people experience policing by the Sheriff’s Office and advise on priorities for change.

· Work collaboratively with stakeholders to recommend specific ways to improve Sheriff’s Office practices, policies, service, and operations to better address community needs.

· Serve as resources in the community and help ensure community feedback informs OLEO’s work, the Sheriff, and King County Council and.

· Build awareness about ways to address or file complaints of police misconduct.

· Advise on issues of equity and social justice within police practices and support community-led work to fuel positive change in the public safety system.

Who can serve on CACLEO? CACLEO members must live in and reflect the diversity of communities served by the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Current openings and soon to be vacant positions on CACLEO include multiple positions for people living in: · Unincorporated areas of King County, visit this link to find out if you live in an unincorporated areas: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services.aspx · Sheriff’s Office contract service jurisdictions: Carnation, Sammamish, Skykomish, Woodinville, Beaux Arts Village, Covington, Maple Valley, Muckleshoot Tribe, Newcastle, Burien, SeaTac, Kenmore, Shoreline

Application process: Applications are being accepted now, email OLEO@kingcounty.gov to find out more.

What qualifications do you need to serve on CACLEO?

OLEO welcomes people of all backgrounds, our staff will provide orientation, training, and support to ensure those interested can learn how to have an impact and feel prepared to serve.

CACLEO is looking for people who:

· Are committed to King County’s Equity and Social Justice principles.

· Are interested in working collaboratively with other community members, policymakers, elected officials, and members of law enforcement on ways to improve police services.

· Have relevant lived, volunteer, or professional experience.

o If you have experience related to police or the justice system, community organizing or advocacy, human services, community leadership, legal services, public policy, community engagement, systemic change, trauma-informed or restorative practices, or other relevant areas, we want to hear from you.

What’s the commitment?

CACLEO members are appointed to a three-year term and may seek to one additional reappointment. Members spend approximately six to eight hours per month on CACLEO work, including a two-hour monthly meeting (hybrid options available).