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Join ASUW for our annual ‘Huskies on the Hill’ lobby day at the Washington State Capitol!

Now more than ever it is important to be sharing your story. There are legislators that want to raise tuition, limit funding for the State Need Grant, restrict resources for sexual assault survivors, and control who can pee and where (again). Join ASUW as we fight for a safe and equitable campus.

Students will be meeting with legislators and sharing their stories, followed by a rally on the capitol steps! Free lunch and transportation is provided.

What: Huskies on the Hill 2017 – ASUW Lobby Day
When:Tuesday, February 7, 2017. 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Where: Washington State Capitol, Olympia, WA

To sign up fill out the catalyst form here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/asuwogrc/321487
To stay updated RSVP on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1197509520364779/

If you have any questions about the event or ASUW advocacy efforts in general please reach out to our Legislative Programming Coordinator Kate Graham at asuwogrc@uw.edu.

The UW Undergraduate Research Symposium welcomes submissions for its Visual Arts & Design Showcase.

The Undergraduate Research Symposium is one of the largest events of its kind nationwide, with more than 1,000 students presenting their scholarly work through posters, talks, artistic performances and now in its third year, an art and design exhibit. We are pleased to partner with Odegaard Undergraduate Library to provide a forum for art and design students to display their creative and scholarly work.

The Visual Arts & Design Showcase will run concurrently with the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, May 19. An opening session will occur on May 19, during which all artists will share their work with a public audience. Digital or A/V works are welcomed, and can be exhibited during the opening session. All other art and design works – including paintings, illustrations, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, architectural models, and more – will remain on display for two weeks.

Submissions are encouraged from students pursuing a major or minor in the School of Art, College of Built Environments, or Digital Arts and Experimental Media. A juried selection process will choose submissions based upon academic rigor and quality, content, and space available.

To apply, visit the online application system: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/446.

To check out last year’s presenters, go to: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/398/proceedings/offering_session/715.

Applications are due Monday, February 13. You will be prompted to submit photos, dimensions, and display needs for the art and design work you would like to display in the Showcase after you submit your application.

For more information about the Undergraduate Research Symposium, visit our website.

Hosted by the Undergraduate Research Program and Odegaard Undergraduate Library.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services consulting firms, provides services designed to transform the built environment and restore the natural one. The firm’s expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. Approximately 34,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, as well as various environmental experts, work for this dynamic organization in more than 500 offices across 40 countries worldwide.

This summer our Baltimore office is looking for a Transit Safety intern with an interest in planning, policy, and transportation system safety. All available openings can be found at our website (http://www.wsp-pb.com/), but the link below will direct you to the Baltimore Transit Safety internship posting where candidates may apply.

http://search0.smartsearchonline.com/pb/jobs/jobdetails.asp?job_number=32143

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff prides itself in recruiting talented people from all over who are willing to learn, gain valuable experience, and seek out opportunity. Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any questions.

The Washington Center is pleased to announce an exciting new program through its operating partnership with the U.S. Department of State: the 2017 Foreign Affairs Information Technology (IT) Fellowship.

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship was launched by the State Department to address its growing need for technology expertise in the field of diplomacy, in addition to increasing the representation of diverse groups among its service. The Fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Program highlights include:

1. Undergraduate candidates (2 fellowships available): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for junior and senior years of undergraduate studies related to an Information Technology field.
2. Graduate candidates (3 fellowships available): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for a two-year master’s degree in an IT-related field.
3. Two summer internships, one at a domestic office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
4. Employment in the Department of State Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service IMS entry requirements.

The application for the Fellowship is available on The Washington Center’s website. Students are also encouraged to visit the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship page to assess their eligibility and review expectations for selected fellows. All applications for undergraduate and graduate fellowships must be completed by February 13, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. EST in order to be considered.

We kindly request that you share this information with eligible students on your campus, along with faculty and staff who can help identify strong candidates.

We appreciate your support for this program and for providing your students with opportunities to help them achieve their potential. If you have any questions or need additional information about the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship, please feel free to contact foreignserviceIT@twc.edu or 202-238-7920.

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Come find out about our UW Study abroad programs (now recruiting)!

Our French and Italian Studies and Comparative Literature programs are a wonderful opportunity to continue your education with UW while studying in France and earning UW credits.

Attend our upcoming information sessions:
Monday, January 23rd, 6:00-7:30pm in Communications 120
Monday, January 30th 4:30-6:00pm in Communications 226

For more information, contact Hélène Vilavella-Collins, Paris in the Summer and Nantes Program Director, Fall in Paris Program Coordinator at helenev@uw.edu.

We are pleased to announce that applications will soon be open for the Comparative Literature Study Abroad Program in Paris, Fall Quarter 2017 (October 1 to December 3).  This interdisciplinary program offers students a unique opportunity to earn 15 UW credits while living and studying in one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world. The program is open to all UW and non-UW students with an interest in the humanities and arts, and who have completed FRENCH 103 by the beginning of the program. (Please note that the language prerequisite can be met by starting the FRENCH 101-3 series during Winter Quarter or by taking the intensive FRENCH 134 during the summer).

The program fee is $6,520.  This includes tuition (waived), housing and board.

For program description and online application, see the attached brochure or visit the UW Study Abroad site: http://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/, under “Comparative Literature France: Autumn Quarter in Paris”.

For more information, contact Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen at mbj@uw.edu

For questions regarding the language prerequisite, contact Hélène Collins, helenev@uw.edu

Application deadline: March 1st, 2017.

There will be two general Study Abroad Programs in France information sessions: 

– Monday, January 23, CMU 120, 5:30-7:30 pm; 

– Monday, January 30, CMU 226, 4:00-6:00 pm.

There will also be two information sessions devoted specifically to the Comparative Literature Autumn program: 

-Thursday, January 26, PDL B-528, 1:30-2:20 pm; 

-Tuesday, February 7, PDL B-528, 2:30-3:20 pm.