Week 3 – Autumn 2024
It’s week THREE (already!?!?), Honors Huskies! Here’s another round of our weekly announcements, with some super interesting events, various fellowship opportunities, book talks, and even an Honors peer’s survey! Check out the links below for more information about what’s happening on campus and beyond.
Honors Events and Opportunities
- “The Ride Ahead” Film Screening
- Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program
- UW Social Impact Internships
- Waseda Global Leadership Fellows Program
- Survey for Honors Peer’s Honors Thesis
Opportunities
- Pre-Genetic Counseling Club
- UW resources for navigating the 2024 election
- CELE Center UCBI Application
- Washington State Legislature Internships
- UW BIPOC Adoptee Collective Affinity Group Gathering!
- Emerging Scholars in Communication Program
- Space in Place Rehearsal Platform
- Odegaard Writing and Research Center Instructor and TA Resources
- Get out the Vote
- Peer Wellness Coaching
- The Bridges Center Survey Study
- Self-Service Help on Resumes and Interviews
- Honors Literature Magazine: Scribendi Call for Submissions
- Academic Support Programs
- NIH sponsored 2025 University of Washington’s Summer Research Experience in Translational Neuroscience, Neurology and Neurological Surgery
Events
- National First Generation College Storytelling Celebration
- 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
- Pre-Health Career Panels
- Democracy in Focus Lecture Series
- Global Resume Builders
- Lavin Entrepreneurship Program Application Workshop
- BIPOC Makers Fair
- Find Your Fit in the Social Sciences
- Resilience and Health Access among Bedouin communities in Israel
- Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (WE Lead)
- Homelessness is a Housing Problem Book Talk by Professor Colburn
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.
Find Your Fit in the Social Sciences
Our UW departments of Psychology, Social Work and Sociology are joining forces to offer “Find Your Fit in the Social Sciences”! This event is meant to compare and contrast these academic disciplines and find the major that best suits them. Presenters include myself (representative from the School of Social Work) and recruiters from the UW department of Psychology and Sociology. Please share this opportunity with any undeclared students you may have who are interested in social work and/or psychology, and see further event details below:
What: Find Your Fit in the Social Sciences
When: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: ECC Unity Room 1 (this event will not be recorded, attendance in-person only)
Who: Any undeclared undergraduate UW students interested in exploring pathways in the social sciences are welcome! Please note room capacity is limited, so students should register ASAP.
Contact: Any questions regarding this event or accessibility/accommodation requests can be emailed to Shyla Reed.
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!
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:
Get Out the Vote
Alumni in the Non-Profit Sector Panel
We have a great, interesting group of alumni coming to the UW Jackson School next Thursday, October 17, at 5:30 PM at Thomson 101 to chat about their work experiences in the non-profit sector and give tips. This panel is open to ALL UW STUDENTS. Snacks will be served. Please let your students know and thanks for helping us spread the word! Want to find out about diverse and fulfilling career paths in the non-profit sector? Come and learn from Jackson School of International Studies alumni Carolyn Bain of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Sambath Eat of the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington, and Betz Mayer of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER).
PANEL: ALUMNI IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR
Thursday, October 17, 2024
5:30-6:30 PM
Thomson 101
Panelist Bios:
CAROLYN BAIN, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute
Carolyn Bain was born and raised in Seattle, received her BA in International Studies from the University of Washington Jackson School, Master of Public Health from Columbia University, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic, and trained Peace Corps Volunteers in the Child Survival Program. Carolyn was a consultant for the Ford Foundation’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights program in Santiago, Chile. She worked at Fred Hutchinson on breast cancer and HIV studies and worked at PATH coordinating a breast cancer detection research program in Peru. Carolyn was also executive director of Guatemala Village Health for 10 years and currently works at Kaiser Permanente as a Research Program Manager.
SAMBATH EAT, Cambodian American Community Council of Washington (CACCWA)
Sambath Eat holds a BFA in Ceramics from the University of Montana, a BA in Asian Studies from the University of Oregon, and an MA in International Studies from the University of Washington Jackson School. He serves as the Executive Director of the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington (CACCWA) where he manages four projects funded by state and city grants and leads a team of 12 staff members. Sambath is committed to upholding the CACCWA’s mission and values, which aim to strengthen and elevate the Cambodian American community in Washington state. He is passionate about empowering the BIPOC community and dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive community.
BETZ MAYER, Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)
Betz Mayer serves as the Assistant Director of the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) program at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), leading initiatives to improve understanding of freight transportation systems and accelerating projects that decarbonize Pacific Northwest supply chains. Betz has developed deep expertise in medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles and the infrastructure needed to meet zero emission refueling needs. She also works on port infrastructure projects, legislator education, and the promotion of expanded passenger and freight rail service to the Pacific Northwest.
ALL UW STUDENTS are welcome to attend. Bring your own drink, tasty snacks will be served.
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.
UW Social Impact Internships
Ready to make an impact AND study abroad? Join our UW Social Impact Internships info session! Dive into meaningful volunteer internships across the globe, earn UW credit, and hear firsthand from students who’ve lived the experience. We are still accepting applications for Winter 2025!
Mark your calendar:
Tuesday, October 22nd at 1:30 pm PT
Wednesday, October 23rd at 12:30 pm PT
Thursday, October 24th at 5 PM PT
Location: Zoom
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!
- WORKER SURVEY — https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5qJytpsd9BlKVo?Source=HBC
- CUSTOMER SURVEY — https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyPRfSHrDXSdv4q?Source=HBC
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!
Resilience and Health Access among Bedouin communities in Israel
The UW Consortium for Global Mental Health and the Population Health Initiative are hosting Dr. Haneen Shibli to share her talk on Resilience and Health Access among Bedouin communities in Israel on Oct 15th at 11:30 a.m. This lecture focuses on the resilience and mental health access barriers faced by the Arab Bedouin community, one of Israel’s most vulnerable groups. Special emphasis is given to the role of social, cultural, gender, geographic, and structural factors that impact mental health and resilience of the Bedouin community, with particular focus on the most vulnerable subgroups such as Bedouin women.
Lunch is provided. Staff, faculty, and students of all disciplines are welcome to attend this hybrid event. Please register to let us know you’ll be attending!
About the speaker:
Dr. Haneen Shibli is a Fulbright researcher at the University of Washington, holds a PhD. in Public Health. Her research focuses on healthcare accessibility, resilience and quality of life related to health among the Muslim Arab minority in Israel, with a particular emphasis on the most disadvantaged group, the Arab Bedouin women. Her research centers on social, cultural and gender issues through the lens of intersectionality and the framework of social determinants of health. In addition to her work in Israel, Dr. Shibli conducts research on community resilience and mental health among displaced Muslim communities in the US. Her passion for public health drives her interest in addressing health inequalities and shaping policies to reduce disparities among marginalized populations, bringing a unique perspective as both an insider and outsider in her research.
Waseda Global Leadership Fellows Program
Spend a year in Japan with the
Waseda Global Leadership Fellows Program
Application Window Now Open
Waseda GLFP is an exchange opportunity giving UW undergraduate students a chance to study at Waseda University within an international structure focused on leadership skills. This program runs autumn to early summer each year. Interested in free/low-cost housing? Studying in Japan? Gaining new leadership skills? Now in its 11th year, the GLFP invites UW students to apply for this unique program.
Priority application deadline: November 30, 2024
For the 2025 – 2026 academic year
Information Session: October 29, 12:00 – 1:00 PM in Thomson Hall 317
Join us to hear about the 2025-26 Waseda Global Leadership Fellows Program and learn about the application process, eligibility requirements, deadlines, courses available, financial aid, and more. Courses are primarily taught in English (some Japanese language ability is recommended.) Check our webpages for more information and also see details at Study Abroad.
Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (WE Lead)
The Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) is gearing up for a busy quarter with lots of opportunities for students to get involved. Everything we do at the Buerk Center, including WE Lead, is open for students from across campus – undergrads and grad students from any major or degree program are welcome! WE Lead is a co-curricular program for students that promotes the advancement of women as entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and agents of innovation. We offer opportunities for students to hear from local women leaders, founders, and investors through panel events, mentoring opportunities, workshops, and more – and this quarter we have a lot coming up to get students involved.
Also coming up this week: WE Lead’s Cohort Application opens this Thursday, 10/10 – we’ll be hosting an in-person info session to answer questions about the cohort, application, and related benefits/expectations. Interested students can read more about the WE Lead Cohort on our website (look near the bottom of the page, under “How Can Students Get Involved”) to learn more, or attend an info session on 10/18, or 10/28 ahead of the 11/20 Application Deadline.
Upcoming WE Lead Events:
- 10/16: Thrive Together: WE Lead Mentoring Circle 3-5pm (HUB 340, snacks provided)
Mentors are women leaders from the public sector, STEM, sustainability, the creator economy, tech innovators in healthcare, travel, B2B partnership, multi-time entrepreneurs, and more! - 10/18: WE Lead Cohort Application Info Session 9-10:30am (Virtual)
This year, the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) is launching a new cohort program for highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders who wish to invest more deeply in their growth, leadership, community connections, and innovation journey during this academic year. Students can join an info session to learn more about the application process and ask questions! - 10/23: WE Lead Wednesday 12-1:30pm (Founders Hall Innovation Suite – 490, tea & snacks provided)
Do you want to get involved with WE Lead, meet others our campus community and connect with others interested in entrepreneurship? This is the space for you. Hosted by the WE Lead Student Board, WE Lead Wednesdays are a monthly informal community gathering for creatives, innovators, and the entre-curious. Bring your lunch and join us! - 10/28: WE Lead Cohort Application Info Session 2-3:30pm (Virtual)
This year, the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) is launching a new cohort program for highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders who wish to invest more deeply in their growth, leadership, community connections, and innovation journey during this academic year. Students can join an info session to learn more about the application process and ask questions! - 11/6: WE Lead Workshop: #IamRemarkable 2-4pm (Startup Hall [2nd Floor of Condon Hall], snacks provided)
Imposter syndrome. Stereotypes. Culture. For many reasons, lots of us feel uncomfortable sharing our achievements, but the ability to share your personal and professional accomplishments helps boost self-esteem, increase others’ awareness of your skills and accomplishments, and is an important part of career progression. Students are invited to join this workshop to learn and practice speaking openly about their accomplishments. - 11/19: Save the date for Rising Tide: Women Making Waves in the Startup World – a women’s entrepreneurship day brunch featuring local leaders, engaging discussion, networking, and more.
- 11/20: WE Lead Cohort Application Deadline, 12pm
Academic Support Programs
CLUE Tutoring – Drop-in Tutoring
- Peer drop-in tutoring available in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Physics, and Writing
- Open from Sundays-Thursdays 7 pm- 11 pm in Mary Gates Hall Commons and virtually through the CLUE website
- No appointment needed, students can come to Mary Gates Hall or click the virtual link on our website to put themselves in line to meet with a tutor
- CLUE is also a great place for students to be in community to study and learn amongst one another with others taking similar courses
- Our exam review peer tutors host exam reviews in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics intro level courses
- These large virtual sessions review material for upcoming exams and provide a place for tutors to go over practice problems where students can ask questions
- More information about exam review dates can be found on the CLUE events calendar
- Scheduled one on one personalized meetings with peer coaches to build strategies for academic success
- Common topics include time management, study strategies, goal setting, motivation, and navigating campus resources
- Students can make an appointment on our website, see availability and bios of our coaches
Homelessness is a Housing Problem Book Talk by Professor Colburn
UW professor Gregg Colburn to coming to the downtown Seattle Public Library to talk about his book Homelessness is a Housing Problem. The book helps us understand our current homelessness crisis, how we got here as a nation, and how we can do better in the future.
Learn more and RSVP to attend at https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D177243906.
Survey for Honors Peer’s Honors Thesis
My project is to evaluate how students at the UW Seattle campus view people with physical disabilities and whether or not the duration of a physical disability affects how the person with that impairment is treated by their academic peers. This survey contains two authenticated scales developed to quantitatively measure the perception of disabilities.
Fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/apdmiab
NIH sponsored 2025 University of Washington’s Summer Research Experience in Translational Neuroscience, Neurology and Neurological Surgery
Applications for the NIH sponsored Summer Research Experience in Translational Neuroscience, Neurology and Neurological Surgery program is anticipated to open November 1st, 2024!
If you have an interest in the neurosciences and desire lab experience in neurological biomedical research, please apply!
Applicants chosen to participate in the program will receive stipends of $3,200 over the duration of the 8-week program. (Note: high school or recent high school graduates must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the program in order to participate due to facility age restrictions). Out of area students will have program sponsored housing (as long as they indicate on their application that they require program sponsored housing) but are responsible for their own meals, transportation to/from Seattle, and local transit.
Program participation includes:
- Eight-week lab placement in one of our neuroscience research labs
- Weekly Neurological Surgery Grand Rounds lectures
- Weekly Neurological Surgery Resident Education Hour discussions
- Weekly Neurology clinical conferences
- Weekly neuroscience faculty lectures, specifically developed for the students
- Neurological surgery OR observations (up to 2)
- Neurology/Neurological Surgery clinical observations (up to 2)
- Brain Anatomy Lab session
- Student capstone presentation
To date, 197 rising freshmen and college undergraduate students aged 18 and older from 104 different schools from across the U.S. have participated in the program.
Over 35 students from our earlier classes have now been accepted into medical school and other clinical training programs. Many students just entering college have gone on to neuroscience, pre-med studies, medical school or PhD neuroscience programs..
The application period will close on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Application is free.
Please email nsssp@uw.edu with any questions you may have about the application process.
We look forward to reviewing your application!