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Lecture – Upholding the Beloved Community, Advancing a Just and Equitable Transition to a Low Carbon World

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Justice is in the air – join us for Upholding the Beloved Community: Advancing a Just and Equitable Transition to a Low Carbon World.

Mon. Nov 7, 2016 | 7:30 p.m. | Kane Hall 120 | FREE

When the effects of unchecked resource extraction and development are weighed, the burdens fall heavier on communities already at risk. In her Graduate School Public Lecture, NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program director Jacqueline Patterson explores the intersection of climate science and social justice, and how we can work together to advance equitable environmental preservation.

This lecture is free, but advance registration is required. REGISTER HERE

UW Study Abroad Fair – November 8th

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The UW Study Abroad Fair is only 3 weeks away! Join us on Tuesday, November 8th from 10:00-2:00 in the HUB Ballroom to learn more about the wide array of study and international internship opportunities, attend information sessions and connect with study abroad alumni. With over 500 program offerings in 75 countries, financial aid and scholarships available, and programs that occur anywhere from 10 days to a full year, there is no excuse not to study abroad. The time is now – don’t miss out!

For more information on the event, please see the event flyer below and visit www.washington.edu/studyabroad and the UW Study Abroad Fair Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1112952028766269/

2017 Hart Howerton Travel Fellowship

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Hart Howerton Travel Fellowship Program

Background: In 2006, Hart Howerton began an educational initiative to fund a select number of Fellowship positions for students at design schools. Each summer, Fellowships allow the firm to employ students in planning, architecture and/or landscape architecture internships in our New York or San Francisco offices. The Fellowship also provides funded travel for research on a topic the Fellow selects.

As a result of the Fellowships, schools have graduated students with the added advantages of professional office experience, collaborative interdisciplinary design, and worldwide travel and research. The perspective gained from a carefully defined program within a global design practice has helped students effectively define the choices available after graduation, and more confidently approach their careers.

The benefit to Hart Howerton has been tremendous – the energy, enthusiasm and input of new designers who, in the process of learning, are laying a foundation for the next generation of design thinking. The Fellowship underscores Hart Howerton’s commitment to continuing educational opportunities – for our staff, our clients, and the wider professional community.

Travel Study Focus: The firm currently has two research initiatives. Students with similar interests are especially encouraged to apply.

  • Complete Environments – Innovative thinking that spans across the built environments
  • Healthy Living – Comprehensive design for improved health in the places we create.
  • Structure: Hart Howerton defines an 8-week professional internship “assignment” as part of an existing firm project, followed by the Fellow’s self-defined, approved topic of travel study. The 3-week travel period’s findings are prepared, upon return, as a report presented by the Fellow to the firm.

    The Fellowship includes:

  • $5,000 Fellowship travel expenses during the 3-week travel period.
  • $6,500 salary for the 8-week Fellowship/Internship within the office.
  • $2,500 for housing assistance during the 8-week stay in San Francisco or New York.
  • Round trip travel to SF or NY from the student’s school.
  • Application Process/Fellowship Schedule: The application is a downloadable PDF on our website, www.harthowerton.com. The submittal of an accompanying portfolio will be sent in electronic form by email to Hart Howerton. Hart Howerton principals make the final selections, though they may seek information from the relevant schools when appropriate. The application deadline is January 27, 2017. Hart Howerton will select a short list of up to 10 students to be interviewed by telephone or in person before final selection. The awarded Fellows will be announced on March 6, 2017. The Fellows arrive in the firm’s offices in late May/early June, and the program is completed prior to the start of their fall semester.

    Past recipients of the Hart Howerton Fellowship have traveled to Europe and the United Kingdom, Thailand, China, Africa, and throughout the United States to study urban food networks, green roof applications, and coastal programming strategies, among other topics. As an example, Michael Murphy, founder of MASS Design Group, advanced his thinking about the role of design in Sub-Saharan health care programs as a Hart Howerton Fellow (Michael Murphy: Architecture that’s built to heal | TED Talk | TED.com).

    Winter Course – Asian Cities, Today and Tomorrow

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    JSIS 485A/URBDP 498A: ASIAN CITIES – Today and Tomorrow

    Winter 2017, 3 Credits, T/Th 12:30-1:20

    This course examines current themes relating to rapid urbanization in Asia. With enormous diversity within its sub-regions, Asia and its cities such as Mumbai, Shanghai, Manila, and Jakarata, are home to some of the richest businessmen in the world while at the same time socio-economic inequality is rising rapidly. These cities are also notorious for their vast slums with large numbers of people living in deplorable conditions without access to basic sanitations and services.

    Applying interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives, this course embraces the complexity and ambiguity that is the Asian city. Focussing on cities like Delhi, Hong Kong, Taipei, Karachi, Astana and others, this course will provide students with substantive knowledge on contemporary trends of urbanization, urban development and the various scholarly approaches to understanding Asian cities and current theoretical debates, including those that challenge western-centric approaches to understanding urban change in the region.

    Questions and comments? Contact the instructor: Susmita Rishi (Sush) at srishi@uw.edu

    Study Abroad in London

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    Are you interested in studying abroad in London this Spring? Come to the information session this Friday to learn more about the English Department’s long-running (since 1986!) Spring in London program.

    Students from all majors and all UW campuses are welcome to apply.

    Apply online through the Study Abroad website.

    Application Deadline: November 15, 2016

    Spring in London: March 22 – June 3, 2017

    During Spring Quarter 2017, the Department of English will again offer its highly successful program of study in London. The program will consist of four courses: London’s Contemporary Theater (ENGL 444) taught by Professor John Webster of the UW English Department, Representing London: Writing and the Experience of Place (ENGL 381), taught by Professor Anis Bawarshi of the UW English Department, Art, Architecture, and Society (ART H 399) taught by British Professor Peter Buckroyd, and Contemporary Britain (HIST 490) taught by British Professor Michael Fosdal. Professors Buckroyd and Fosdal are our London faculty, and have been teaching our students to rave reviews for more than ten years. (Three classes are considered a full-time load, but students may take all four if they wish at no additional cost.)

    Housing and 2 meals a day (breakfasts and dinners) for students will be arranged with families in London. A London Transport pass, good for travel on subways and buses, will be supplied (and is included in the program fee.)

    “Studying in London has been the highlight of my time as a UW student. Words can’t really describe how exciting the city is and how much there is to experience and learn. Sometimes I couldn’t believe how much history was at my fingertips. The faculty was great and the classes were fun and interesting. My fellow classmates also became great friends during our stay in London, a bonus which I count immeasurable!” (Erin McKiernan, past participant)

    Questions? Contact English Undergraduate Advising: 206-543-2634 or engladv@uw.edu

    One Heart Source Internships and Programs

    One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for our 2017 Experiential Learning Programs in Cape Town, South Africa and Jamaica. We are offering a variety of 2 and 4-week volunteer programs and internships next summer.

    As an OHS Volunteer/Intern you will:

  • Gain international experience for graduate school and employment.
  • Develop skills in international communication, mentorship and community outreach.
  • Mentor students to achieve academic growth and cultivate lasting relationships.
  • Immerse yourself in local communities and broaden your global perspective.
  • Collaborate with groups of university students from around the world.

    Apply for our Volunteer Programs: 2017 Application
    Next Application Deadline: October 28, 2016
    Learn more about our programs here: https://oneheartsource.org/

  • Now Accepting Applications for 2017-18 Exchange Programs

    Are you interested in studying Marine Biology in Australia? How about Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore? Or maybe Humanities at the University of Vienna?

    With over 50 exchange programs in 27 countries, UW has numerous overseas opportunities with coursework available in a variety of majors. Most of the exchanges are available as either semester or year-long programs.

    Applications for 2017-18 exchange programs are due on January 15 (please note the priority deadline for our Japan exchanges is November 15).

    UW has significantly increased the number of funding opportunities, including endowed scholarships, expanded GO! scholarships for STEM students and students planning exchanges in advance, as well as several region-specific scholarships. Visit our scholarships page to learn more: http://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/students/resources/finances/scholarships/.

    For more information or to begin an application, visit http://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/ or stop by 459 Schmitz Hall for drop-in advising between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. daily. Alternatively, e-mail us at studyabroad@uw.edu with your questions.

    Finally, don’t miss our annual Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, November 8 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the HUB North Ballroom!

    $2,500 Funding Opportunity for Innovative Ideas

    Do you have an idea that you think has commercial potential? Do you dream of starting a company sometime in the future? If your answers are yes, then the National Science Foundation I-Corps program may be right for you.

    Each I-Corps grant will provide $2,500 to eligible teams as they gain first-hand feedback from potential customers and clients. To be eligible for a UW NSF I-Corps Site grant, a team must be pursuing a startup or commercialization opportunity around a technology within the range of sciences and technologies typically funded by NSF. Your team must be affiliated with the UW, although the technology need not be assigned to the UW.

    See details and apply at http://comotion.uw.edu/start-up/icorps.

    Deadline is November 28, 2016.

    Questions? Please send them to icorps@uw.edu.

    Winter Course – Universal Design for Online Learning

    Universal design seeks to make online learning equitable, flexible, and accessible for all types of learners. In this course you will discover how principles of Universal Design can help you create course content that can be accessed and used by anyone, including people with disabilities. By the end of this course, you will have a good understanding of universal design principles for online learning, potential accessibility/usability issues that need to be considered in course design, and how to create more accessible/usable course content. As the focus will be on web accessibility, familiarity with HTML is desired but not required. Participants should also have familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF programs. This is an ION (Illinois Online Network) course delivered asynchronously through MVCR.org.

    Course Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of universal design principles for online learning.
  • Understand how people with disabilities access the web and other formats.
  • Understand accessibility/usability issues that need to be considered in course design.
  • Understand accessibility issues with multimedia content and potential solutions for them.
  • Create more accessible/usable HTML-based course content.
  • Create more accessible/usable Microsoft Word documents.
  • Create more accessible/usable Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
  • Create more accessible/usable Adobe PDF documents.

    Course Information:

    Instructor: Hadi Rangin
    Co-instructor: Marc Thompson
    Credit hours: 2 (if taken for credit through UIS as CSC 410)
    Length: 8 weeks (October 17, 2016 to December 10, 2016)
    Cost: see http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/courses/students/cost.asp for details
    For more information contact: Illinois Online Network 877-775-8345 phone, email ion-mail@uillinois.edu, or see the course catalog description.
    To register for this course visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/courses/register/index.asp?course=47

  • Autumn Green Dot Trainings for Students

    Green Dot Overview and Emotional First Aid

    UW GreenDot has exciting new trainings to support the work you are doing with students and your interactions with peers. The trainings will equip you with practical skills to be an active bystander. It will provide opportunities to learn, discuss, and practice intervention skills related to interpersonal violence and individuals in distress. Additionally we will discuss Title IX and the UW referral procedures.

    Nov. 18th 1:00pm –3:00pm, HUB 332

    Nov. 30th 2:00pm- 4:00pm, HUB 332

    Registration Link: https://greendot.typeform.com/to/rI8BF9

    Student Bystander Training

    This full-day training enhances students’ skills in being an active bystander and campus leader in preventing interpersonal violence on campus. We will examine dynamics of violence, barriers to intervening, and explore creative solutions for interrupting violence. Participants will gain confidence in their skills and enhance their understanding of solutions to intervene in situations in ways that feel safe and comfortable. Food, t-shirt and certificate provided upon completion.

    Nov. 5th 10:00am- 4:00pm, Maple 218

    Sign up: https://greendot.typeform.com/to/BuVwwk

    New to Green Dot?

    The aim of UW Green Dot is to prevent and reduce power-based violence at UW by engaging students, faculty, and staff as active bystanders who step in, speak up, and interrupt potential acts of violence. The Green Dot movement is about gaining a critical mass of the UW community, who are willing to do their small part to actively and visibly reduce power-based personal violence at UW. The program is based out of the UW office of Health and Wellness, SafeCampus, and other campus departments.

    Learn more about UW GreenDot at http://depts.washington.edu/livewell/green-dot/.