UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 2 – Autumn 2024

Happy Week 2 of Autumn Quarter, Honors Huskies! It’s Thursday afternoon which means it’s time for our weekly announcements! Week two is well underway and with it, an influx of events and opportunities coming up soon. Check out the links below for more information about what’s happening on campus and beyond.

Honors Events and Opportunities

Opportunities

Events

A Talk with Kareem Rabie, Author of Palestine is Throwing a Party and the Whole World Is Invited: Capital and State Building in the West Bank

Join us on October 15, 2024 at 4pm in 120 Communications Building for a lecture by Kareem Rabie, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, Chicago and the author of Palestine Is Throwing a Party and the Whole World Is Invited: Capital and State Building in the West Bank (Duke University Press, 2021).

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 is a 4-week workshop series that aims to expand understanding of, and access to graduate education for students from underrepresented groups. Throughout this series, students will explore the what, why, and how of pursuing a PhD in Communication, learning from current graduate students and faculty about what graduate school entails, key elements of a strong application, and other considerations that could help inform students’ conception of what opportunities might be available to them after graduating. This program is intended both for students who may already be considering the possibility of pursuing graduate education, as well as for those who may not yet have the possibility of graduate school on their radar.  

While the application for this program is currently open for submissions until January 10th, 2025, we also recognize that students may want to learn more about this opportunity before submitting an application. We are planning an Information Session for Wednesday, October 23rd at 4:00pm on Zoom. This session will provide an overview of the program and give students a chance to ask any questions. Please share the registration information below with your students: 

The Emerging Scholars in Communication Program invites you to a virtual Information Session on Wednesday, October 23rd at 4:00pm to learn more about the possibility of pursuing graduate school. You will hear from current students and faculty about what graduate school is, why it could be a great fit for your interests and goals, and how the Emerging Scholars in Communication Program can help prepare you for your next steps!  Click here to register for the Information Session! 

Please direct any inquiries to the Emerging Scholars email: 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.

Washington State Legislative Internship Program – Internship Opportunity for Juniors & Seniors!

Each January the Washington State Legislature welcomes a cohort of passionate, inquisitive, and hardworking juniors and seniors to serve as non-partisan legislative staff.  This is a full-time, five-days-a-week internship lasting through the whole of winter quarter 2025. Interns will earn a stipend of $2,400 a month during the 2025 session. 

Political experience is not necessary, and students of all majors are encouraged to apply. The WSLIP welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and political ideologies who are active leaders, engaged in campus communities, and excited to learn about government while gaining practical job skills. Whether your interest is in law, business, communications, environmental policy, public health, or elsewhere, there is a place for you as a legislative intern. Interns are matched with legislators in the State House, or the Senate based on interest areas and political ideology. The program also has opportunities for interns to serve as caucus staff, focusing on policy or communications. UW- Seattle students who participate in the program are required to register for 15 cr of POL S 497 during the winter quarter. A POL S adviser will reach out regarding the registration process if you accept a position.

WSLIP coordinators will be offering two days of in person information sessions for any interested students on October 10th and 11th. Students do not need to sign up for a specific timeslot. You can show up at a session that best fits your schedule. 

Gowen Hall, room 1A (Thursday, October 10th)

10:00-10:30 AM

10:30-11:00 AM

11:30-12:00 PM

12:00-12:30 PM

1:30-2:00 PM

2:00-2:30 PM

3:00-3:30 PM

3:30-4:00 PM

Smith Hall, Room 313 (Friday, October 11th)

10:00-10:30 AM

10:30-11:00 AM

11:30-12:00 PM

12:00-12:30 PM

1:30-2:00 PM

2:00-2:30 PM

3:00-3:30 PM

3:30-4:00 PM

The Legislative Internship Program offers unparalleled access to Washington’s most influential leaders and policy makers, professional development to build transferable skills, and hands-on simulations to learn all aspects of the legislative process. This experience will encourage you to learn quickly, think critically, and develop professionally as you forge lifelong connections in public policy.

The WSLIP has a priority deadline of October 22, 2024, and a final deadline of October 27, 2024. Visit their website for more information about the program.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the UW-Seattle liaison, Danny Ayala Robles (danieloa@uw.edu), with any questions.

Scribendi Call for Submissions

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here, and are due October 11th at 11:59 pm:

Autumn 2024 Mentee Form

Autumn 2024 Mentor Form

Get Out the Vote

Course with UAA Dean, Ed Taylor: Dialogue, Disagreement and Democracy

From a general election like no other to the high cost of living in Seattle, from heinous wars to mass protest and collective action, 2024 is challenging our ability to engage in thoughtful and reasoned dialogue across disagreement. This autumn quarter, LEAD 298 will help students learn ways to navigate information, forge relationships and have productive conversations.

2024: Dialogue, Disagreement and Democracy will model good faith efforts to bridge across difference and division. How can we stay in relationship with each other even when our ideas collide? How do we weigh evidence and understand complex issues? How do conflicting ideas exist peacefully in our democracy?

Professor Ed Taylor, dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, will be in conversation with scholars and community members about important contemporary ideas including misinformation and disinformation, the nature of democracy and the idea of belonging. He will also be in conversation with people who disagree with each other. Students will witness conflict within community and learn how to listen and understand.

Offered online and asynchronously*, 2024: Dialogue, Disagreement, and Democracy is open to all undergraduate students. The one-credit class is comprised of weekly videos for students to view, analyze and reflect upon. The ideas of the course will equip students for more productive conversations with their community and family at work, on campus and online.

Register for: LEAD 298 C (SLN: 23876)

UW Bothell: B CUSP 131 A (SLN: 23810)

UW Tacoma: TIAS 305 C (SLN: 23964)

UW BIPOC Adoptee Collective Affinity Group Gathering!

UW BIPOC Adoptee Collective Affinity Group, previously known as TAG (Transracial Adoptee Group), is hosting its first gathering of the academic year on October 15, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

The UW BIPOC Adoptee Collective is hosted by the UW School of Social Work and is open to all adoptee current UW (tri-campus) students, staff, and faculty who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color. 

When: October 15, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 pm PT

Where: SSW Room 306AB

What: Come reconnect, meet other BIPOC adoptees, and enjoy some yummy food

Feel free to invite other UW BIPOC adoptees you know and please fill out this RSVP form by October 13th at 10:00pm PT. 

If you have any questions, please contact our student leads, Grace Schamber, at gscham@uw.edu and Phoebe Suva, at psuva@uw.edu. 

We hope to see you on October 15th! 

“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. 

Panel on Women’s Health from the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and Population Health Initiative

The Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and Population Health Initiative is co-hosting a panel of founders from Seattle who have created innovations to tackle women’s health. This panel is next week, Wednesday, Oct 9th from 11:30-1:30PM. Lunch is included. Would you mind sharing this opportunity with your colleagues and students?

Moderator: Georgia Cavanaugh | Principal, Steel Sky Ventures

Panelists:
Mary Fenske | Founder, CEO, and Inventor, Posture Wings
Stephiney Foley | Founder & CEO, Yuzi Care
Bettina Paek, MD | Co-Founder & CEO, eDoula
Nikhita Vaddineni | Co-Founder, Revive Her

More Details and Registration for RSVP Here.

We are SO excited about the panel that we are bringing together and hope we can share this excitement with you all and your audience!

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!

Pre-Health Career Panels

Pre-Health Career Panel: Part 1

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00-5:00pm

Bagley 131

Curious about different career paths in healthcare? Join us for a panel featuring a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), and Nurse Practitioner (NP). This event offers a chance to hear directly from healthcare professionals about their experiences, training, and career trajectories. Perfect for students exploring their options or those ready to dive deeper into a pre-health pathway. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and ask your questions! For those interested in additional healthcare pathways, you can also register for the companion panel in this 2-part series and/or subscribe to our Health career page.

Pre-Health Career Panel: Part 2

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00-5:00pm

Bagley 131

Curious about different career paths in healthcare? Join us for a panel featuring a Dentist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist (PT), and Occupational Therapist (OT). This event offers a chance to hear directly from healthcare professionals about their experiences, training, and career trajectories.  Perfect for students exploring their options or those ready to dive deeper into a pre-health pathway. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and get your questions answered!

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/

Lecture Series: Democracy In Focus

To register visit: https://www.washington.edu/provost/2024election/

GLOBAL RESUME BUILDERS

Thursday, October 10, 2024

5:30-6:30 PM

Thomson 101

Want to build up your resume with interesting and internationally related experiences? Come and learn about global internships, study abroad fellowships, and funding for human rights projects from a panel of speakers affiliated with the UW and opportunities around the world.

Lavin Entrepreneurship Program Application Workshop

Do you dream of creating your own startup? Aspire to launch a business, disrupt a market or change the world with your big idea? Would you stay up all night designing a logo, reworking a product, or filling a customer order—if the business were your own?

If so, you need to be part of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program! The Lavin Program is a highly-competitive program for undergraduate entrepreneurs from all majors and disciplines across campus. Only the brightest, most passionate and driven students are accepted into the program each year. By combining curriculum with hands-on learning, the UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship gives Lavin students the experience, skills and know-how to succeed in their future business ventures.

 RSVP form for the application workshop on 10/10!

The 2024 Lavin Program Application is now OPEN. The application deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday, October 20th. No late applications will be accepted.

BIPOC Makers Fair at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House

We present to you the BIPOC Makers Fair at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House, hosted by the Kelly ECC, The wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House, TRIO SSS, and EOP. Come out and support your local artists! From beadwork to clothing, soap to stickers, we’ve got you covered!

Join us at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House as we host some amazing, crafted items made by UW students, staff, faculty, and alumni at UW. We will be taking over gathering hall in the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House! There will be jewelry, designed prints and stickers, apparel, soap, crystals, art, and so much more. We will also have giveaways and raffles for students that attend!

Here are the details:

  • When: Friday, October 11 from 3-7pm
  • Where: wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House
  • 4249 Little Canoe Channel NE Seattle, WA 98105
  • Who’s invited: Everyone! All are welcome to attend and support our local makers
  • What is being sold: Artwork, design prints, jewelry, clothing and so much more
  • Why come?: To support Local Artists and Vendors who are part of the UW community and more! We also will have exclusive stickers for the first 200 attendees!

Vendors take different forms of payments but note we do not have an ATM at the Center. We hope to see you all there!

CELE Center UCBI Application

UCBI is now hiring paid interns to work with community organizations in Seattle and King County! 

UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities. Internships run Winter and Spring quarters and require 12-13 hours’ time commitment per week.   

We are very excited to announce our applications are open! We will be accepting applications until Sunday October 13 at 11:59pm.  
 

Wondering why you should participate? Check out some reasons below! 

  • Take your learning off campus and (re)connect with communities 
  • Dive into a topic or issue you’re passionate about and explore career opportunities 
  • Learn more about power, privilege, identity and systems of oppression through community engagement 
  • Receive mentorship and coaching from UCBI mentors and nonprofit/public sector leaders 
  • Engage in professional development opportunities and build your network with your cohort and host organization 
  • Earn a stipend for your work ($2250/quarter, $4500 total) 
  • Earn academic credit toward leadership minor through GEN ST 345 in winter and spring quarters 

For those interested and wanting more information, we will be hosting two info sessions:  In-person: Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Mary Gates Hall 171 OR Online: Friday, October 4th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM https://washington.zoom.us/j/95820901811, Meeting ID: 958 2090 1811 

You can also check out our website to learn more!  

APPLICATION LINK: https://airtable.com/appnc8QYXHmeBqrSB/pagvRwxvCEUCJE8Vv/form  

*We ask that all applicants to view the 2024-2025 internships & organizations before applying!* 
 

Additional questions can be sent to: UCBIteam@uw.edu  

UW resources for navigating the 2024 election

In a democracy, registering to vote is the first step in making your voice heard. The next is learning about the issues – local, state and national – so you can make informed choices as you complete your ballot. But sorting through the volume of information in the media, posted online and spread through word-of-mouth can be daunting. Determining what is true and what is not adds another layer of complexity.

Fortunately, universities, especially this one, are filled with curious people who like to question, research, verify and communicate information. UW faculty have deep expertise in everything from public policy to the history of elections, to legislative process and constitutional law, to U.S. foreign policy – not to mention news coverage, social media and the spread of misinformation.

If you’re looking for accurate information on democracy and elections, you are at the right place.

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!