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Category: Opportunity

Judith M. Runstad Wells Fargo Women’s Roundtable Scholarship

The Women’s Center has opened applications for the Judith M. Runstad Wells Fargo Women’s Roundtable Scholarship.  The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $4,000-$6,500 and applications are due March 31st at 11:59pm.  

The Judith M. Runstad – Wells Fargo Washington Women’s Roundtable Scholarship was established to support tuition or program fees for continued education of students in the fields of technology, innovation, business, engineering, health or real estate with a demonstrated interest and an active role in advancing the careers and professional interests of women. 

Eligibility

Recipients shall be graduate students or students enrolled in continuing education programs such as, but are not limited to:

  • University of Washington – Seattle’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies
  • University of Washington – Seattle’s Foster School of Business
  • University of Washington – Tacoma’s Milgard School of Business
  • University of Washington – Tacoma’s KeyBank Professional Development Center
  • University of Washington – Bothell’s School of Business
  • And or other UW graduate school and continuing education programs in the fields of Technology, Innovation, Business, Engineering, Health and Real Estate at any campus.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to have all required attachments ready when you start the application; you will not be able to save the application and continue later.

  1. Resume (including community and/or industry involvement, as applicable);
  2. 2 Letters of Recommendation (at least one professional);
  3. Essay (1,000 word Maximum): Tell us why you selected the continuing education program and how this program and this scholarship will help you advance in your career within the next five years in one or more of the following fields: technology, innovation, business, engineering, health and/or real estate.
  4. Signed/scanned copy of the Judith M. Runstad – Wells Fargo Washington Women’s Roundtable Scholarship FERPA form

 

Complete application, here!

Fund your project: Husky Seed Fund

Inclusive. Impactful. Inventive.

Calling all UW students from all campuses!

 

Do you have an innovative idea that would enhance the UW student experience? The Husky Seed Fund has the resources to make your idea a reality! Created by students for students, The Husky Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 for you, or a small team, to pursue your passions and bring your projects to life.

Awardees develop project management and leadership skills while they execute impactful and inventive strategies to elevate the Husky experience. This is a truly unique opportunity to strengthen the entire Husky community by promoting inclusivity and helping to make all students feel that they have a home at the UW. Previously funded projects include OpenSidewalks and HuskyADAPT, both of which have received national and state-wide recognition.  We are also proud to support the 2018 Husky Seed Fund winners, Capillaries Journal and One of Many.

 

The Husky Experience Student Advisory Council encourages all students to explore The Husky Seed Fund website, attend an information session, and/or contact seedfund@uw.edu for more information.

Follow us on Facebook to see the impact of previously funded projects and stay up to date on award news!

Eligibility:

  • All UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students from any campus are encouraged to apply.
  • Applications can be individual or team-based.
  • All team members must be in good academic standing (each with a minimum 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate and professional students).
  • Projects must involve a UW faculty or staff member as a mentor.

 

Information Sessions and Application Writing Workshops:

  • Tuesday, Feb. 26th: 4:30-5:30pm at Allen Research Commons Green A (Zoom meeting ID: 847-391-686)
  • Thursday, March 7th: 12:00-1:00pm at Allen Research Commons Green A (Zoom meeting ID: 581-181-209)

Get all of your questions answered wherever you are! Both info sessions will be available for free, remote streaming via Zoom for all UW students.

 

Application Dates:

  • Applications open:  Feb. 13, 2019
  • Applications close:  March 12, 2019
  • Semi-finalists will be contacted on April 4 and invited for interviews

 

Apply here:  

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/seedfund/366510

Spring Course: ENVIR 495C Socio-Environmental Data Analysis Workshop

Spring 2019

ENVIR 495 C Socio-Environmental Data Analysis Workshop

SLN: 14136

MW 12:30-2:20, MGH 030

Open to juniors, seniors, non-majors, and graduate students

Instructor: Yen-Chu Weng, yweng@uw.edu

  • Do you want to tell a convincing story with your data?
  • Are you interested in exploring methods for data interpretation and visualization?
  • What about some hands-on practice analyzing qualitative data?

If you answered yes to the questions above, ENVIR 495C is the course for you!

This course is a practical workshop on analyzing socio-environmental data. We will explore methods for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data ranging from social to environmental topics. Students will have the opportunity to work on their own research data and practice data visualization and presentation.

Job Search Strategy class for 4th and 5th year students

The Career & Internship Center is offering a Job Search Strategy class for 4th and 5th year students this spring quarter. The course is listed as GEN ST 391-F, #14669 and will be held once a week, Wednesdays from 2:30-4:20pm, with a class size of 45.

It’s a 2-credit/graded course, focused on self-exploration, investigation of career options, and the development of an effective job search strategy. Students will work on resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, and will be required to attend programming related to their professional development. If you have any questions or if a student wants to learn more, please reach out to me at alisonm3@uw.edu.

iSchool Career Fair 2019

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 | HUB North Ballroom – UW Seattle | Event Page

Open to all UW students and alumni 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Check-in closes at 4:00

Make sure to bring your UW Husky Card!

 *Please note- the fair is restricted to iSchool students only from 12:30-2:30, then open to all UW students and alumni 2:30-onwards

  • The Information School Career Fair (ICF) provides students with an opportunity to speak with different organizations and learn about careers, internships, directed fieldwork, and research opportunities in the field of information science. It is an ideal setting for students looking to network with industry professionals, learn about current and future openings, and explore the work culture of different organizations.
  • Students will find opportunities in software and application development, information architecture, content management, data science, data analytics, information technology consulting, user experience, project management, information security, and much more.
  • The fair is open to all UW students and alumni across campus who are seeking jobs and internships in the information science field.
  • We plan to have updated employer hiring information about five days before the event, so be sure to check our website periodically.

 

Expectations of students attending:

  • Come dressed up in business or business casual attire
  • Bring multiple copies of your resume
  • Bring your Husky Card

Questions? Email iCareers@uw.edu

Applications for two scholarship opportunities!

APA-WA Puget Sound Section Student NPC Scholarships

The Puget Sound Section is pleased to offer scholarships to attend the 2019 National Planning Conference (NPC) in San Francisco from April 13-16. We will grant up to five $300 awards to currently-enrolled planning students from Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties.

To be considered, you must submit proof of your student NPC registration and a completed application form by March 15. The Puget Sound Section will host a roundtable discussion after the NPC for scholarship recipients to discuss their experience at the conference. Application form can be downloaded here and should be submitted to Cristina Barone at cbarone@nelsonnygaard.com by March 15, 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APA-WA Puget Sound Section Student Planning Education Scholarships

This scholarship is provided to promote planning education within the Puget Sound Section of the Washington APA Chapter by providing partial funding to students enrolled in a university. It is anticipated that two $1,250 student scholarships will be awarded as part of this program.

Eligible applications are for students enrolled in a university located in the Washington Chapter during 2019-2020 school term who intend to pursue careers as practicing planners. Students may be enrolled in programs that are focused in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Public Health, and other similar programs. Applying students should intend to work in the Puget Sound Section following graduation.

Students should plan to attend the APA PSS Holiday Party in Seattle for recognition in December 2019. Application form can be downloaded here and should be submitted to Cristina Barone at cbarone@nelsonnygaard.com on or before March 31, 2019. 

Common Acre is Hiring: Farm Coordinator and Community Liaison

Farm Coordinator

Status:  Part time, seasonal March-Oct

Hours: 10-15 hours per week – weekday evenings, and some weekends

Compensation: $17-$20 per hour, produce share (valued at $25/week)

Reports to: Executive Director, Alleycat Acres steering committee

Job Summary: The Farm Coordinator will serve as the point person for two urban farm sites: Wetmore Community Farm and Monica’s Village Garden sites. They are responsible for interfacing with the neighborhood and demonstrating an active presence on the farm, while overseeing farming operations, volunteer maintenance, and produce distribution. They coordinate the needs of their site with the farm’s Steering Committee and assure the farm is managed to meet the needs of the public.

Full job description: https://commonacre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Farm_Coordinator_Position_2019.pdf

Community Liaison

Status:  Part time, seasonal March-Oct

Hours: 20 hours per week – flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends

Compensation: $18-22 per hour Depending on Experience, produce share (valued at $25/week)

Reports to: Executive Director, program leadership committee

Job Summary: The Community Liaison will play a critical role in helping to build a framework for community leadership and ongoing communications channels, and improving understanding of and support for this project. You will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of a strategic community outreach effort in order to engage and build relationships with residents and organizations within a target area. This will involve planning and attending community meetings and events, facilitating community feedback processes, connecting with cultural anchors, and documenting outreach opportunities.

Full Job Description: https://commonacre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Community_Liaison_Position_2019.pdf

HCDE 298- Inclusive Design (3)

HCDE 298 – Inclusive Design (3) Th 1130-220

Will satisfy DIV requirement.

How do we design inclusively? What does inclusive mean, and what are the practices that undergird building an inclusive society? What are the ethical implications of “inclusivity,” and how can we evaluate them? In this course, we will survey a range of methods in design and engineering that examine, support, and interrogate these issues. This is a studio course, we will work hands on, at scale, with these methods. Students can expect a fast-paced environment where we will try to enact inclusive methods, reflect on their capacities to broaden design and engineering goals, and to critique and evaluate their effectiveness from a variety of perspectives. You will learn about current practices related to the topic from both academic and industry practitioners to develop your own ideas about inclusive practices and efforts.