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Foster/Jackson School – Middle East Course + Spring Break Study Abroad

The Foster School of Business and the Jackson School of International Studies have partnered to offer a Winter Quarter Course on “Business and Economic Trends in the Middle East” (JSIS 487/587 for 3 credits) that is linked to a 1-credit study tour during spring break to Qatar and Oman.

Students can take just the course, just the study tour, or ideally both! Both the Gulf Study Tour and course are open to graduate and undergraduate students from across campus.

Gulf Study Tour & Middle East Course Details:
See flier below! The application will open this week and be linked to our website here.

Information Sessions:
Oct 18, 3:30 – 4:20, PACCAR 456
Nov. 2, 12:30 – 1:20, PACCAR 456
Nov. 13, 3:30 – 4:20, THOMSON 317

The Foster School and the Jackson School are offering a Spring Break Study Tour for 10 days to Qatar and Oman from March 15th-25th, 2018. Earn one-credit and spend spring break learning about key trends that are reconfiguring the economic and business landscape in the Middle East. The study tour will compare and contrast the two countries, examining public policy, diplomacy, economic development, and the overall business climate.

Students will hear directly from policy makers and then visit businesses, oil refineries, ports, and academic institutions. The program seeks to demystify a region that is actively engaged, but poorly understood in the West. Group visits, activities and discussions aim to introduce students to the history of the Middle East, create awareness of the realities and challenges of their economies, and explore everything from supply chain management to foreign direct investment in the Gulf region.

The program cost is $2,400 and includes 1-credit, study abroad fees, housing, in-country transportation, meals, etc. On top of the program fee, students will need to purchase airfare to and from the Middle East.

This study tour is linked to a 3-credit course that is offered during Winter Quarter, called “Economic and Business Trends in the Middle East”. Students can enroll for either a business elective (IBUS 490) or a non-business elective (JSIS 487/ JSIS 587). The course will be listed on the Time Schedule for Winter 2016 under JSIS 587. It is taught by JSIS faculty member and ME expert, Kristian Coates-Ulrich.

UW Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Attend: Entrepreneurship Fest 2017
There’s something for everyone and still more to explore! Whether you’re a die-hard entrepreneur, interested in working for a startup, or just curious, this is your opportunity to try it out as you learn from startup CEOs, serial entrepreneurs, and fellow student innovators.

View the month-long schedule: http://depts.washington.edu/foster/entrepreneurship-fest-returns/

Apply: Entrepreneurship Minor (non-business majors)
Open to all non-business majors. Pre-reqs: ECON 200, ACCTG 219
Entrepreneurs come from every discipline. They are adept at turning novel ideas into reality, and are not afraid of challenging the status quo or tackling the big problems in society and science. But the truth is that it takes more than an idea to be successful: it takes the knowledge, experience, and network of a smart leader. Students who pursue the Entrepreneurship Minor are creative and energetic, with a critical eye for opportunities and the passion and skill to follow through.

Deadline Approaching!
Application deadline: October 25

Learn more: startup.uw.edu/undergraduate-entrepreneurship-curriculum/

UW Study Abroad – Financial Planning Workshops

UW Study Abroad is launching a new workshop designed to help students make more informed decisions about the financial costs of studying abroad. Our Financial Planning workshop will cover the basics of financial aid, scholarships to consider, cost comparisons of different programs, budgeting tips, money generating strategies and important forms and deadlines for students. We are offering the workshops at three different times to make it convenient for students:

Tuesday October 24, 3-4:30, Mary Gates Hall 171
Wednesday November 1, 3-4:30 in Schmitz 450
Wednesday November 15, 3-4:30 Ethnic Cultural Center

UW Career + Internship Center – Employer Panel + Networking Events

Careers in Consulting for All Majors
Wednesday, October 18, 5-7pm
HUB 250
Are you interested in consulting as a potential career path? Have you heard of consulting, but are unsure what it really means? Come to the ‘Careers in Consulting for All Majors’ panel to find out more! Join a panel of industry experts as they break down the variety of consulting roles and focus areas, share their own experiences, give advice and answer questions. Stick around for a chance to mingle and network with company representatives from Point B, The Spur Group and Campbell & Company after the panel. All are welcome (students of all majors, pre-majors, alumni).

Careers in Tech for All Majors
Tuesday, October 24, 4:30-6:30pm
HUB 334
Everyone seems to be talking about tech! Not a programmer? When you hear Java, do you think coffee? Not a problem. Join a panel of industry experts as they break down the variety of (non-technical & technical) role within their companies, share their own experiences, give advice and answer questions. Stick around for a chance to mingle and network with company representatives from Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft and Tableau after the panel. All are welcome (students of all majors, pre-majors, alumni).

Internship Opportunity – National Park Service

The National Park Service in downtown Seattle is seeking to fill a position with the Seattle Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) Collaborative, a collective of Seattle federal agencies and non-profit organizations working to engage youth with our public lands. The Project Assistant Intern will work with staff to coordinate program logistics and provide program support. This position works directly with the project coordinator, park partners, park rangers as well as program facilitators, such as park volunteers.

Please see the position description for more details HERE!

Scholarships to Make a Difference – Truman + Udall

Scholarships to make a difference: Udall & Truman
Information Session | Mary Gates Hall 171 | October 17 |4pm
RSVP here

If you are committed to public service leadership, issues related to Native American Nations or the Environment, we hope you’ll consider applying for the Truman or the Udall Scholarships! The Truman awards up to $30,000 to U.S. citizen, third year students who are committed to public service leadership to be used for graduate school. The Udall awards up to $7,000 for U.S. citizen sophomores and juniors who are committed to service and issues related to Native American Nations or the Environment.

Read about eligibility & apply online!

Apply for the Truman Nomination | Deadline: 11/27
Apply for Udall Nomination | Deadline: 11/28

Indigenous Feminisms Speaker Series

The third installment of our Indigenous Feminisms speaker series is happening next Friday, October 20th at the Intellectual House.

The theme is a Loving Rebellion and both speakers will be discussing issues of violence against women, particularly indigenous women, and their research and grassroots work to bring this topic to light. Please join us and invite your students, faculty, and staff.

Boren Awards Program – Funding for Study Abroad

I’m excited to share that Michael Saffle from the Boren Awards will be visiting the UW on October 18th to talk with students about Boren funding for study abroad. He’s offering an information session in Mary Gates Hall 171 at 4pm. Below I’ve listed a few highlights of the Boren Funding and I’ve included photo of a few of our 2016 undergraduate Boren Scholars.

A few highlights to share about the Boren Awards:
· Open to U.S. citizens
· Up to $20,000 for undergraduates who study language abroad during the academic year (semester or longer)
· Must be studying a language abroad
· Up to $8,000 for STEM students to study a language abroad during the summer
· Special language African Languages and South Asian languages initiative.
· Up to $30,000 for graduate students who will study a language abroad
· Special initiative for ROTC students

Learn more about the award on October 18th at 4pm!

RSVP here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/239

Study Abroad in Barcelona

The Foster School is excited to partner with ALBA Study Abroad to offer a new quarter-long study abroad program to Barcelona, Spain! Undergraduates can earn business and non-business credit while living and studying in the heart of the city. Students can study in Barcelona Fall Quarter 2018, Winter Quarter 2018 or Spring Quarter 2019. This program is open to all UW undergraduates. Priority will be given to Foster School students. Applications will open this fall and close in January 2018. Read more here: http://foster.uw.edu/centers/gbc/undergraduate/study-abroad-options/. Email goabroad@uw.edu with questions.