Category: Opportunity

AIS 340: American Indian Children and Families
Instructor: Dian Million
MW 11:30 – 1:20
Cross-cultural survey of Indian child rearing, family structure, and related social issues. Includes historical changes in family structure, value orientation and adaptation to a bicultural environment, education, child welfare, health problems, and aging.
I&S, DIV. 5 credits.

AIS 379: Powwow: Tradition and Innovation
Instructor: Scott Pinkham
MW 11:30 – 1:20
Explores the historical and cultural roots of powwow. Discusses the ways this indigenous Native art form has adapted since prehistoric times.
I&S/VLPA, DIV. 5 credits.

AIS 441: Gender in Native American Societies
Instructor: Dian Million
MW 2:30 – 4:20
Examines gender roles, identity, and relations in Native American pre- and post-contact societies. Analyzes how contact with European gender customs influenced and altered traditional gender practices, especially in regard to women’s social position and the roles of the third/fourth genders in Native American communities.
I&S, DIV. 5 credits.

AIS 443: Indigenous Films, Sovereign Visions
Instructor: Dan Hart
TuTh 2:30 – 4:20
Cultural examination of images of Native people in cinema and popular culture based on social science writings and films by or about Natives in the United States and Canada. Offered: jointly with GWSS 442.
I&S/VLPA, DIV. 5 credits.

AIS 480: Indigenous Resistance Movements in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
(NOTE: Currently appears in time schedule as AIS 475 but will be changed)
Instructor: Charlotte Cote
TuTh 1:30 – 3:20
This course examines Indigenous resistance and resurgence movements in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We will explore the political and social contexts in which these movements arose, utilizing the following themes to frame our analysis: colonialism and treaty, land and water rights; political mobilization, activism and cultural resurgence; food sovereignty and sustainable self-determination; the UNDRIP and Indigenous rights; environmental justice and Idle No More; and “Water Is Life” and the NoDAPL movement.
I&S. 5 credits.

Agriculture Community of Interest Coordinator

Organization: Agriculture Community of Interest, Puyallup Watershed Initiative
Employment type: Full time

Contact: AgCOI.Info@gmail.com

Overview:

The Agriculture Community of Interest (AgCOI) seeks a qualified individual to help support and develop its vision for a future in which healthy, safe, secure, and sustainable food production is inextricably linked to the economy and to the quality of life of the local community. The AgCOI is a community-based collaboration actively focused on supporting an economically-viable and environmentally-sustainable agricultural community in the Puyallup Watershed and greater Pierce County. More information about the position is included in the attached job description. Please contact AgCOI.Info@gmail.com with any questions. Applications accepted until priority date of February 27, 2017. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is collaborating with UW Seattle student and our Next Generation Advisory Council representative for the Northwest Region (WA & OR), Ashley Mocorro Powell, and Bennington College student, Ian Reid, on a project to promote and address diversity, equity and inclusion in the Pacific Northwest outdoors–including national parks, public lands, and representation in outdoor recreation.

This Thursday February 9th, we are hosting a FREE screening of An American Ascent, a film documenting the first Black climbing team ascent of Denali in celebration of National Black & African American History Month. The screening will be followed by creatively-grounded discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion in our parks and storytelling.

Thanks to your UW partners at the Intellectual House and UW Chapter of Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and Seattle University’s Outdoor Adventure Recreation Program

FILM TRAILER:
https://vimeo.com/102678492

EVENTBRITE RSVP
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-american-ascent-screening-discussion-at-wbaltxw-the-uw-intellectual-house-tickets-31690528223?aff=es2

FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/357474524645728/

View the scholarships HERE.

The GO!, Fritz, and STEMxChange scholarship programs are still accepting applications. International students as well as students who are in the process of declaring a Humanities and Social Sciences major, but whose major will not be formally recognized by the Registrar’s Office until spring quarter can still apply for the Fritz if they meet the other application requirements. The application deadline for all three programs is Feb. 15th. Students can find out more by visiting goglobal.uw.edu. Students do not have to submit their study abroad applications before applying for a scholarship.

Out in Public is a student group of the Evan School of Public Policy and Governance. We are once again hosting a one day seminar to discuss topics and issues pertaining to the LGBTQIA community through the lens of the public sector. The event will feature panel discussions on Intersecting Identities, Health Care, and Career Advancement. We will be hosting a networking Happy Hour at the end of the summit. There will also be a keynote address from Steve Davis, President & CEO of PATH.

Who: Out in Public and YOU!
What: 2nd Annual LGBTQ Summit
When: Friday, February 17th from 1pm to 5:30
Where: Parrington Hall Denny Forum (3rd Floor)

For more information and announcements check out our Facebook Event Page or contact Bennett Anderson at bca10@uw.edu.

ENGINEERING WASHINGTON: Sustainable Water in a Wet Region
Applications Due Feb 15. (all majors, all levels)
Apply Here: https://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11553

– How is water all connected as “One Water”?
– How can different water management sectors work together toward common goals?
– How would a “One Water” approach impact choices made for wastewater treatment, stormwater management, or drinking water resource management?
– What would happen if recovered wastewater was used to recharge groundwater?
– What does an old reservoir bed look like after a dam is removed?
– How does management of working forests influence water?
– What does “water” mean to PNW tribes?
– How do water decisions differ among different communities (small vs. large), native tribes, regional planners, local planners… ?

This year, the University of Washington Freshwater Initiative is offering a unique “study abroad” to the Olympic Peninsula. The value of water is recognized world-wide. Even in wet regions, such as the Pacific Northwest, it is important to apply sustainable strategies that recognize the inter-connections among water resource, drinking water, and wastewater. It is additionally important to recognize that culture plays a large role in ensuring that decisions match the needs of local communities.

This class is NOT taught on campus! Studying away from campus for 1 month in a small group setting, this course will examine the intersection of the water engineering sectors and local decision-making, with a focus on environmental implications of the climate change predictions for temperate rain forest and wet forest regions. The Pacific Northwest will be used as a learning “laboratory”. Students will engage with water professionals and decision makers from public utilities, regional engineering firms, tribal nations, and local/regional government, while simultaneously learning about the technical solutions to water challenges. The intersections among these groups and their view of the water sector will be examined at differing scales (state, city and small town) and from multiple cultural perspectives.

Learning, social, and experiential activities are planned to include:
– visiting water/wastewater treatment plant, – engaging with tribal leaders,
– eating foods with cultural and regional water importance, – visiting tidal flats,
– rain forest hiking,
– visiting the Elwha Dam removal site,
– rafting, and
– whale watching.

For more information, contact Dr. Heidi Gough hgough@uw.edu (lead instructor), or use these URLs https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1139472.

As an Intern for Premera, you will work on challenging and exciting projects that contribute to some key initiatives. Our program gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and classroom knowledge while working side-by-side with leaders in the industry, participate in team-building excursions, and build your business acumen with networking events. Oh, and not to mention some friendly competition with our Intern Olympics.

View the position description HERE.