UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 2 – Winter 2025

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 2 of Winter Quarter! We hope you are getting the hang of your new classes and are settling into your routines. As you continue to explore the University of Washington, we wanted to point you towards a curated list of events and opportunities, both on and off campus, happening this quarter.

Honors Community Spotlight:

This week’s Community Spotlight is focusing on the books made by Honors students last quarter in Ileana Marin’s class, “Artists’ Books: Reading with the Mind and Body.” Guided by Becky Johnston, these students were able to create personal and multi-material artworks.

Honors Events and Opportunities

Opportunities

Events


High School History/Social Studies Teacher Nomination

Dear UW students,

Did you have an excellent teacher of History or Social Studies when you were in high school in Washington state?  Each year the UW Department of History gives an award to one excellent teacher of History or Social Studies in the state.  This is a chance to let the world know how influential, effective, engaging, or important they were to you and the community.  Please nominate them for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School!  Scroll to the bottom of the webpage for the Google link to the form, or click here: https://forms.gle/tzNnM3ZTKyBQ96RX9

If you’d like to see your outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher get recognition for their hard work and passion, please explain in the application tool what made your teacher extraordinary and how have they have given you an extraordinary understanding of the past.  All UW students are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too!

The deadline to nominate a teacher is Friday, February 21, 2025

Thank you!  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at histadv@uw.edu if you have an questions.


Jackson School of International Studies Open House!

The Jackson School of International Studies is excited to announce our upcoming Open House! This event aims to create a welcoming environment with refreshments, providing an opportunity for students and other campus partners to engage with us and learn more about our programs.

As part of the open house, we are planning to unveil some new wall décor! The stairwells in Thomson Hall will feature an array of posters, including framed works from our past Task Force capstone classes. Additionally, the winning artwork from the 2025 Jackson School Photography Competition will be displayed in Thomson 317, 111, and the new Undergraduate Student Lounge (THO 120), which will be available to all JSIS majors. 

Jackson School Open House

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3-5 P.M.

Thomson Hall

University of Washington, Seattle

Questions or Accommodations: Email jsisoas@uw.edu


Canada Direct Exchange

These two direct exchange programs to universities across Canada come with generous funding and have a high rate of success for applicants. You still have time to submit an application! 

For more information, email canada@uw.edu or come find us at the UW Study Abroad Fair this Thursday, 1/16 in the HUB.

Killam Fellowship Program

This Fulbright Canada program gives students the opportunity to spend a semester at one of 20 participating universities across Canada. Participating students receive a $6,000 award, as well as travel to Ottawa and Washington D.C for two enrichment seminars in fall and spring.

Contact canada@uw.edu to start your application and apply by January 17, 2025!

Corbett Exchange Program

This regionally-focused exchange program is designed to build a community of students with a deeper understanding of the relationship between Canada and the US here in the Pacific Northwest. Students receive a $10,000 award to spend an academic year at the University of Victoria or University of British Columbia.

Apply by January 31, 2025!


Voyaging into Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics in Hawai`i. 

We are thrilled to announce a new study abroad program: Voyaging into Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics in Hawai`i. 
This 5-credit course (ASTR 190/597) offers both undergraduate and graduate students an immersive experience exploring how Pacific Islanders have navigated vast oceanic distances using traditional knowledge of the stars, winds, waves, and marine life. The program welcomes students from all majors and fulfills Natural Science requirements for undergraduates.

Students will stay in Native Hawaiian communities, learning directly from practitioners of traditional voyaging techniques while experiencing the dark skies over Hawaiʻi. The program includes hands-on opportunities to learn ocean safety, participate in waʻa (canoe) crewing, and understand the intersection of Indigenous wisdom and modern astrophysics. By avoiding tourist areas and staying in community-based accommodations, students will gain authentic cultural insights while building connections with the land, ocean, and night sky. 

 For more information and to apply, visit https://studyabroad.washington.edu. Application deadline: February 15, 2025.

We will be at the Study Abroad fair on January 16th to answer any questions, and have an information session scheduled at 5pm pacific time on Zoom on Wednesday January 22nd, where both program directors – Professors Brittany Kamai and myself, Jessica Werk, will be present. 


Bricolage Zine Submissions Open!

Attention UW community — submissions for Edition I of Bricolage’s Zine are officially open and accepting until January 31st, 2025, at 11:59pm! Send your best creative works of any and all forms and styles, from traditional text and art media to digital works like short films and music.

The 2025 Zine’s theme is Quilted: [/ˈkwil.t̬id/ • adjective • glimpses, fragments, marginalia, snippets, musings, patchwork]. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to have your original work published in the very first edition of Bricolage’s annual digital Zine. Students, alumni, and faculty from all studies are welcome to submit their work.

For more information and to submit your work: Zine | Bricolage 

If you have any questions, please contact our team at: bricouw@gmail.com or on Discord 


Honors 100 Peer Facilitator Applications Open

We are excited to begin our search for Honors 100 Peer Facilitators and are now accepting applications! Applications are due by 9 am on Monday, January 27th, 2025.  

Read more about the position and the application process on the UW Honors website. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the course instructor, Lilian Tang, at Honors100@uw.edu for more information. Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity to be an active leader in the Honors community and help shape the Honors experience for new students to come!


Study Abroad Ad Hoc Opportunity Summer B; 2025

The Dark Empire in London, England study abroad Program Directors have offered to work with Interdisciplinary Honors students to develop an ad hoc Honors project and to have it count towards Honors Experiential Learning
*Please note Interdisciplinary Honors students will need to apply for the ad hoc Honors project for this program, and apply for Experiential Learning – it is not automatic.


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!


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 January 24th at 11:59 pm:

Winter 2025 Mentee 

Winter 2025 Mentor


Printmaking Social

On Thursday, January 30th, the UW Global Literary Studies and UW Textual Studies programs are hosting a printmaking social in HUB 337 from 3:30-5 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with students, staff and faculty from both programs and creatively de-stress with linocut printing. Food and drink will be provided.

Please reach out to us at slavoffice@uw.edu if you have any questions!


Odegaard Writing and Research Center

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

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. At the OWRC, graduate writers can find a range of resources and programs including one-on-one consultations, the graduate-focused Write for You podcast, theGraduate Writer’s Reading List, and more online resources and programing.  

Additionally, this quarter we are excited to once again host the Graduate Writer Social Hour – an event connecting graduate writers seeking writing community  – on January 31, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the OWRC space (OUGL 121). Registration and additional details can be found here.

Finally, for instructors (graduate or otherwise) the OWRC also offers in-classroom workshopsclass visits, and a ready-to-useinformational excerpt for syllabi.  These resources and services provide an opportunity to connect writers with writing support, familiarize students with OWRC services, and promote an engaged approach to writing and revision.


Global Mental Health Speakers Series

Scaling Up Child Trauma Treatment: Local And Global Approaches

A conversation between Shannon Dorsey, PhD & Lawrence Wissow, MD, MPH

Join the UW Consortium for Global Mental Health and the Population Health Initiative for a conversation on “Scaling Up Child Trauma Treatment: Local And Global Approaches” This is our third event in a series of six for the 2024-25 year. Lunch is provided. Members of the audience will have a chance to ask questions after the talk and meet Drs. Dorsey and Wissow. Please register to let us know you’ll be attending! 

Register: https://bit.ly/4g6Dn87 

More About the Topic:
Child trauma treatment spans specialized interventions and trauma-informed care in multiple settings. The most effective treatments often involve caregivers and teachers, who spend the most time with the child and expand the efficacy of the intervention.  This conversation between psychologist Dr. Shannon Dorsey and Child Psychiatrist and Pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Wissow will discuss their work and across settings both locally and internationally.

Staff, faculty, and students of all disciplines are welcome to attend this hybrid event. Lunch provided at 11:30, speaking starts at 11:45.
Please register with the link to let us know you’ll be attending: https://bit.ly/48lOM0o

Presenters:
Shannon Dorsey, PhD: Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Dorsey’s research is on evidence-based treatment (EBT) for children and adolescents, with a particular focus on dissemination and implementation of EBT domestically and globally.  Her work has often focused on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), with hybrid research designs that include both effectiveness and implementation science questions. Research has focused on training and supervision strategies to deliver TF-CBT and other EBT, with a particular focus on task-sharing in low and middle income countries (LMIC). She is a codeveloper of the Common Elements Treatment Approach, a transdiagnostic intervention developed for delivery by lay counselors in LMIC. Current research includes NIMH-funded implementation study examining questions related to scale up of mental health treatments in LMIC in health and education in Kenya (via community health volunteer and teacher delivery) and implementation practices and policies that predict implementation success.

Larry Wissow, MD, MPH: Raisbeck Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist also trained in pediatrics. The longstanding theme of my research has been the detection of psychosocial problems in children and families, with a particular interest in what happens at the interface between primary care and mental health care. My initial clinical work as a pediatrician involved families in which child abuse was suspected, and thus my early research on detection of psychosocial problems involved how clinicians might best learn that a given family was experiencing some form of violence.
When I returned to training and became a child psychiatrist, my focus shifted to the more general issue of how, in the course of clinician-child-parent interactions, psychosocial issues were asked about, disclosed, and discussed. I have explored this question from a number of angles, including work in different cultures in the US (African-American, Latin American, American Indian), in different countries (mostly Brazil, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Iran), in differences attributable to provider gender, across a range of sensitive issues (including suicide and end-of-life decision-making), and across clinical settings (pediatric and adult primary care, emergency care, and chronic disease management).  Most recently I have been working on adapting models of collaborative/integrated care with an eye to ease of implementation, sustainability, and effectiveness.

For accommodations and questions contact: 

Leah Nguyen
lmng@uw.edu


Climate Data Rescue Events – January 15 and 22 at the Suzzallo Library Open Scholarship Commons  

Are you worried about the changes proposed by the incoming White House administration? Wondering how you can help bolster government accountability and transparency?

How about joining a constellation of “Data Rescue” efforts being organized across the US to preserve publicly available data about critical areas such as climate, education, or healthcare? With your help, our local community can contribute to preserving at-risk data to ensure access for future information seekers and researchers.

The University of Washington Information School’s Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA) is hosting two Seattle campus-based emergency “Data Rescues” events this month. These events are open to everyone, no matter your skill level or areas of interest. Lunch and snacks will be provided; please register for either or both events using this link: https://forms.gle/wyp78YtKzrotUKHK7

What is a Data Rescue: Modeled after the 2016-2017 “Data Rescues, guerilla archiving actions,” these events are volunteer run hackathons meaning collaborative drop-in events where people work together on a variety of digital archiving tasks over a short period of time (1-3 hrs).  More information

When/Where are the events: 

  • University of Washington Suzzallo Library Open Scholarship Commons (first floor)
  • Zoom link available for offsite attendees (sessions will not be recorded)
  • Wednesday, January 22 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm

Registration: Submit your info beforehand to ensure we can accommodate dietary needs


Join HOPE in Prisoners Solidarity Month from January 13th to February 10th!

We aim to create a month of intentional programming to uplift voices from inside prisons, jails, and detention centers and spread awareness on the political struggles of those behind bars. We hope to shed light on inhumane practices within carceral institutions, and uplift how people are resisting through community, education, and organizing. As practitioners of Transformative Justice, we believe in addressing cycles of harm and violence and not solely responding to them, which means supporting grassroots education on the inside and outside. 

January 22nd, 4:30 pm HUB 337: The Intersection of Gender in Prisons (HOPE/Modality/Huskies for Reproductive Freedoms collab)

January 27th, 4:30 pm HUB 337: Incarcerated Immigrants

February 3rd, 4:30 pm HUB 337, Political Prisoners (HOPE/BSU collab)

February 10th, 4:30 pm HUB 337, International Solidarity (HOPE/SUPER collab)

We are collaborating with other RSOs on campus to look at mass incarceration through an intersectional lens. Exploring the ways that our current criminal legal system exploits and weaponizes certain identities before, during, and after incarceration. 

We welcome you to join us during our weeks of solidarity in whatever capacity you are able to and work with us to build a future to break all cages and free all prisoners across the globe.

If you have any questions feel free to send them in the Slack or email hopeuwseattle@gmail.com


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.


Applications for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for Summer 2025 and Academic Year 2025-26 now available!

FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area studies competencies. They are available to current or incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals. Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.

Please see the attached flyer for more information, including a list of FLAS-eligible languages at the UW.

Applications are due by 5:00pm PT on January 31, 2025

FLAS Fellows receive:

  • Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend
  • Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $20,000 living stipend
  • Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition, $3,500 living stipend

Please don’t miss this opportunity to secure important funding for your language and related area studies. The application deadline is January 31, 2025.

FMI:


Mary Gates Scholarships are Open

The Mary Gates Scholarships, offered by the Mary Gates Endowment, are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). Each scholarship provides $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5pm.  We are offering info sessions and application workshops for all interested students and applicants.


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!


Alumni Panels for Winter 2025

The UW Career & Internship Center & UW Alumni Association are excited to announce our Winter 2025 alumni panels: 

January 22, 2025 from 4-5pm: Careers in Biotech

February 5, 2025 from 4-5pm: The 3 PMS: Explore Product, Program, and Project Management


Wild Food Plant Diversity, Conservation, and Community Knowledge in Palestine

Greetings from the Population Health Initiative! 

We are hosting Dr. Omar Tesdell from Birzeit University in Palestine to speak on “Wild food plant diversity, conservation, and community knowledge in Palestine” on Tuesday, Feb 4th from 9:00 – 10:30am in the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, Room 101 

Session Description:

Wild food plants offer a crucial basis for community resilience in Palestine. The talk will discuss efforts to document knowledge about and conserve culturally significant wild food plants in Palestine. The efforts focus on a long term and land-based research project interviewing with elders, conducting field research, and conserving plants for more resilient Palestinian futures.

Staff, faculty, and students of all disciplines are welcome to attend the event. The presentation will be followed with Q&A and time for discussion and networking. 

Please RSVP here to help us count you in. Coffee and baked goods will be served! 

About the Speaker:

Omar Tesdell, Ph.D., is associate professor in the Department of Geography at Birzeit University in Palestine. His research works to make more climate-adapted, resilient, and just agricultural landscapes. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Minnesota and was a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University in New York. 

His peer-reviewed research has been published in refereed journals such as: Frontiers in Plant Science(2023) (link), Plants, People, Planet (2020) (link), Frontiers in Plant Science (2020) (link), Journal of Arid Environments (2020) (link), Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (2019) (link), and International Journal of Middle East Studies (2015) (link), Geoforum (2017) (link). 

He is Editor of Barari Flora, a growing online platform for plants in Palestine and the Levant. He has also edited an Arabic-English guide entitled Palestinian Wild Food Plants, 2018 (CC licensed e-book) as part of a community-based research collective. He is also editor of a forthcoming guide for the propagation and conservation of wild plants and trees in Palestine.

He has also published with his research group, in Arabic, an article on the Makaneyyat critical geography concept and method (2022) (Original Arabic عربيlink) (English version link).

Please reach out with any questions. We hope to see you there!


UW Retirement Scholarships

The UW Retirement Association is pleased to announce that applications for scholarships and fellowships in aging are now open. 

UWRA Scholarship in Aging: Up to three scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded to UW students pursuing aging-related research or careers related to provision of services to older adults. The award is credited to Spring quarter 2025.

Eligibility: 

  • Currently enrolled UW undergraduate, graduate, or professional students with an academic or career emphasis on aging, regardless of major. Applicants should have completed the first year of their program before applying.
  • UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students are welcome to apply
  • International and HB1079 students are welcome to apply

What to submit

Evaluation criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in and commitment to paid or volunteer work benefiting older adults
  • Academic performance
  • Communication skills
  • Financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)

Deadline for online receipt of all application materials is 4:00 pm on February 5, 2025

UWRA Patricia Dougherty Fellowship in Aging: Up to two quarters of graduate fellowship (salary, benefits tuition) will be awarded to UW graduate students pursuing aging-related research or careers related to provision of services to older adults. Full details are available from the Graduate School here: https://grad.uw.edu/funding_posts/uwra-patricia-dougherty-fellowship-in-aging/

Graduate students may choose to apply for both the scholarship and the fellowship, but can be awarded only one of the two.


OMSFA Scholarships and Opportunities

Research and General Opportunities:

Mary Gates Leadership & Research Scholarships | Deadline: January 27, 2025 

Mary Gates Scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors.  

Attend an Application Workshop to get support as you develop your application materials. Schedule advising appointments for assistance with general questions at Mary Gates Endowment Advising or email mgates@uw.edufor any questions. 

Beinecke Scholarship | UW Nomination Deadline: January 31, 2025 

For students in the arts, humanities or social sciences fields planning to pursue a research-focused or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program. Scholars receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Applicants must be college “juniors” (based on graduation date) with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid. Apply for UW nomination and get more details here. 

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation Scholarships | Deadline: January 31, 2025 

The program annually recognizes UW sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students, based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community. Membership in Mortar Board is not required for scholarship selection. 

These Spring Quarter 2025 scholarships range between $2,000 and $3,000. An awarded scholarship can be used only for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for instruction. 

Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship | Deadline: January 31, 2025  

Open to undergraduate sophomores or third year students in a five-year program. Awardees receive $9,500 per year for two years of full-time study, and a 10-week, full time, paid summer internship opportunity at any NOAA facility nationwide. All scholars also receive funding to present their summer internship research at two national scientific conferences. 

Renewable Energy Scholarship | Deadline: January 31, 2025 

The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation expects to award eighteen or more scholarships in 2025 based upon academic merit, accomplishments in the field, and demonstrated interest. Scholarship amounts: $3000, $5000, or $7000. 

Eligibility and Criteria

Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students studying and preparing for careers in support of renewable energy and the decarbonization of our energy systems.  There are no constraints on fields of study which can include science, engineering, law, business, public policy, social sciences, etc.Application link. 

Areas of study and focus include: 

  • all forms of renewable energy 
  • grid evolution, modernization, energy storage, and flexibility 
  • energy efficiency 
  • electrification to replace fossil fuels 

Tillman Scholars Program | Deadline: February 1, 2025 

The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Scholars make an impact in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education and the humanities. Average amount per year: $10,000. 

University of Washington Retirement Association Scholarship | Deadline: February 5, 2025 

The University of Washington Retirement Association, a membership organization of retired UW faculty and staff, announces the availability of scholarships for UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students with a focus on research related to aging or on the provision of services to older adults. Awards of up to $4,000 each will be made in Spring Quarter to students selected for their demonstrated promise and financial need. Students should have completed the first year of their program by the time they submit an application. 

Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship | Priority Deadline: February 14, 2025 

Washington Space Grant Consortium (WASG) offers up to $5000 scholarships to undergraduate students planning to study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at the University of Washington Seattle (UW). Application link.  

Eligibility: 

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident. 
  • Have demonstrated financial need via FAFSA or WASFA application. 
  • Be a current UW-enrolled student or an admitted UW student. 
  • WASG Scholarship annual award is $5000 for 10+ credit enrollment. Awardees enrolled in 9 or less credits receive partial awards.  
  • WAGS scholarships is specifically designated for tuition and cannot be used for study abroad. 
  • Space Grant Scholars should be enrolled in an approved STEM major. If you don’t see your degree program listed, you may still be eligible, email nasa@uw.edu to ask.  
  • Be making satisfactory progress towards your degree (for currently enrolled students). 

Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships | Deadline: February 15, 2025 

PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student.  

Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. 

Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8 

Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4  

Washington Opportunity Baccalaureate Scholarship | Deadline: February 26, 2025 

The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid, mentorship, and career resources to students pursuing high-demand careers in STEM and health care in Washington state. Application link

Key Benefits for Students: 

·         Scholarships of up to $22,500 to cover tuition, fees, and expenses.  

·         Access to mentorship programs and career-building networks.  

Eligibility Criteria: 

·         Be a Washington state resident. WSOS accepts undocumented students.   

·         Plan to pursue or be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an eligible STEM or health care major at an eligible Washington state college or university.   

·         Have a family income that does not exceed 125% of Washington state median family income. Example: a family of four may not exceed $164,000 per year.  

·         Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) by the application deadline (February 26, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. PST).   

·         If this date is not feasible for your student, please work 1:1 with your student to complete ASAP, and let us know at info@waopportunityscholarship.org.   

·         Students must have their most recent high school or GED transcripts reflecting a 2.75 GPA (they can be unofficial).   

Language and Travel Opportunities:

The Bonderman Travel Fellowship | Deadline: January 16, 2025 

The Bonderman Fellowship offers University of Washington graduate, professional, and graduating senior undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and international travel. Bonderman Fellowships give students the chance to explore, be open to the unexpected, and come to know the world in new ways. Open to all fields of study. Students with limited/no international experience and those from low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

Recorded Info Session found here. 

Boren Scholarship | Deadline: January 29, 2025 

  • Provides U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. 
  • Award Amounts:
    • $8,000 for summer program (STEM students only; 8 weeks min.) 
    • $12,500 for a semester 
    • $25,000 for a full academic year 

Foreign Language and Area Studies | Deadline: January 31, 2025 

(FLAS) Fellowshipssupport undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area studies competencies. They are available to current or incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals. Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.  

FLAS Fellows receive:

  • Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend 
  • Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $20,000 living stipend 
  • Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition, $3,500 living stipend 

Events & Other Professional Opportunities:

Gates Cambridge Scholarships: UW Information Session | January 23 

12:30-2pm, MGH 258 

Let us know you plan to attend 

Join representatives from the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program who will be visiting UW to share information about these scholarships for students with a commitment to changing the world for the better. Gates Cambridge Scholarships support graduate study at the University of Cambridge in all fields and most types of graduate degrees (masters, PhD, etc). We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A so feel free to stay for as long or short as fits your schedule. 

NextGen Summer Policy Academy (SPA) | February 7, 2025 

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy! The NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy (SPA) a fully funded three-week program and professional development experience for students interested in exploring impactful public service careers.  

Program details and application link 

In summer 2025, the NextGen Summer Policy Academy will start with a week in Washington D.C. Students will attend professional development workshops, network with government leaders and inspirational change-makers, and visit federal departments and agencies. Afterward, they’ll head to Seattle for two weeks at the Evans School to gain exposure to nonprofits and government agencies working on creating and implementing social policies. 

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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


Rwanda Study Abroad – Early Fall 2025

The program will explore how 30 years after the genocide, Rwanda has become one of the safest and most developed countries in Africa. We will look at Rwanda’s efforts to develop through sports infrastructure and culture, public health investment and innovation, and tourism. We will also explore the contradictions of Rwanda’s authoritarian regime and the role of human rights in the re-emergence of the modern nation-state of Rwanda. 

We will be collaborating with a group of college students from the African Leadership University (ALU). Together UW and ALU students will examine questions of leadership, nation building and development through one of the program sub-themes. 

For more information visit the program website here!Links to an external site.


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!


FYP Student Leadership positions

First Year Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Virtual Orientation Leader (VOL) student positions!  

FIG Leaders support first-year students by facilitating academic information, campus resources, and common questions in the GEN ST 199 course. Gain lots of experience and development in skills such as public speaking, mentorship, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and more! 

Virtual Orientation Leaders (VOLs) introduce first-year students to campus resources and course registration through engaging online activities. With the support of advisers, campus leadership, and their team of peers, VOLs will support students in building their UW community. The Virtual Orientation Leader role is a paid position and fully remote. 

Applications are open and the deadline to apply is Friday, January 24, 2025, at 8:00 AM PST. 

Application information, informational videos, and application questions are available for review online at fyp.uw.edu/apply and any questions can be directed to fypadmin@uw.edu


Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) application now open

The application opened November 1 and closes February 5.  Information about the program can be found at https://shpep.org

  • Programs pay students $1000 to participate in the 6-week long summer program
  • Most programs are for freshmen and sophomores but new this year,  2 programs are for sophomores and juniors
  • 2 new programs-University of Albany and Portland State University which are being piloted for 5 years by AAMC

I have several webinars coming up before the holidays that advisers and students are welcome to attend. 

  • Jan 23 4:00 pm PT

https://washington.zoom.us/j/3117825083


Applications for the 2025 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities are Open

The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2025 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Student participants develop individual, original research ideas related to an interdisciplinary theme and formally present their work at a closing symposium. 

This year’s theme is Earthworlds: Life in a Turbulent Planet, will be developed and taught by Professors Jesse Oak Taylor and Ipsita Dey along with doctoral student Andrés Ayala-Patlán: 

We don’t live on Earth. We live in it. This course invites students to think about how different bodies, objects, stories, and movements make (and remake) worlds within the Earth. We will examine how planetary forces shape life here in Cascadia, on the edge of the Pacific, and how our locality is entangled with other sites and histories. Together, we will trouble distinctions between art and science, natural landscapes and human infrastructure, living creatures and inanimate elements. Course activities will blend field trips and creative practices with readings across a range of poems, essays, novels, and other media in order to extend our interpretive practices beyond the classroom, and beyond the human.

To learn more about the theme, teaching team, and application process, please visit our website. Applications are due March 3, 2025. 

We will host two information sessions for interested students on January 16th and 21stRSVP here 

We hope that you consider applying for this terrific research and learning opportunity! If you have any questions, please email us at undergradresearch@uw.edu.  


Beinecke Scholarship

The Beinecke Scholarship (https://beineckescholarship.org/) seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to be courageous in their selection of graduate programs. The scholarship provides $35,000 for a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences to juniors (based on graduation date) who have financial need.

Scholarship & Application Benefits:

If you are considering graduate studies in an arts, humanities or social science field, have a passion for that field, and financial need, consider applying! In addition to being considered for the scholarship, you can use this scholarship application process as a helpful way to get well ahead of the game in preparing for future grad school apps!

The financial benefits the scholarship provides include:

  • $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and
  • $30,000 while attending graduate school.
  • The scholarship can be used at any accredited school in the US or abroad, and recipients are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships and research grants.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:

  • Be a United States citizen, or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. “Junior” means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2025 and August 2026.
  • Plan to enter a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
    • Please note: Students in the social sciences who plan to pursue graduate study in neuroscience should not apply for a Beinecke Scholarship.
    • Also, students who plan to pursue professional school programs that emphasize skills and practical analysis over theory and research (such as law, business, education, architecture, journalism, clinical psychology, social work, etc.), are not competitive for selection at the national level.
  • Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during their undergraduate years, with a preference for Pell Grant recipients. Other evidence of meeting this criterion is a student’s history of receiving need-based institutional, state or federal grants-in-aid.
    • An institutional financial aid officer will be required to complete a Financial Data Sheet certifying that the student meets this criterion. During the selection process, the amount of financial need will be one of the factors considered with preference being given to candidates for whom the awarding of a scholarship would significantly increase the likelihood of the student’s being able to attend graduate school.
  • Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during their undergraduate career.

Please feel welcome to contact Robin Chang in the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (robinc@uw.edu; 206-543-2603) with questions or concerns, and please find additional details at https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/beinecke and https://beineckescholarship.org/


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!


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).


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