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Scholarship Opportunity to The Living Future Conference

JUST Fund Scholarships For Living Future unConference in Seattle – Deadline For Applications March 15 

The International Living Future Institute will make available JUST Fund Scholarships for students and emerging professionals who are interested in working at the intersection of environmental and social justice to attend the Living Future unConference. The JUST Fund was created to add fresh new voices and diverse perspectives to our signature conference to be held in the newly opened Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Seattle from May 1 – May 3, 2019.

The Institute encourages applications from candidates in traditionally underserved and underrepresented communities in alignment with our organizational commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The deadline for JUST Fund Applications is March 15, 2019. 

 

Apply Now! https://livingfuture.typeform.com/to/fjRV6u

Paid Internship w/ The National Park Service

The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for paid internship positions with the In My Backyard program. These internships are part of a long-term youth outreach program initiated by Seattle Area National Park Sites. Interns (19-27 years old) spend the summer mentoring high school youth and receiving an immersive, behind-the-scenes National Park Service experience.

In My Backyard Mentor

National Park Service Internship – Seattle May 2019 – September 2019

We’re now accepting applications through March 24, 2019!

19-27 year old applicants of all educational and experiential backgrounds are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the National Park Service steps into its second century, the In My Backyard (IMBY) team at Seattle Area National Park Sites aims to increase youth engagement and continue connecting communities with national parks. The IMBY program enables IMBY Mentors (19-27 year olds) to give back to the park’s community through facilitation of youth programming for high school interns (13-18 year olds). IMBY’s youth program was developed by past IMBY Mentors with the specific goal of fostering better relationships between diverse youth and the National Park Service.

The foundation of IMBY’s youth programming is to provide a sense of belonging for young people in their shared public lands, including those who may not feel welcome or represented within the National Park Service. National Park Service staff and IMBY Mentors will help high school interns develop a sense of place within public lands, regardless of background or experience. IMBY Mentors will be the primary facilitators of the youth program which includes leading activities, discussions, and workshops that correspond with designated weekly themes for the IMBY Interns. Typically, four to five IMBY Mentors compose the IMBY Mentor team each season.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Historically, there has been a disconnect between the National Park Service and communities of color. In addition to the homogenous staff, the National Park Service is further problematized by its lack of youth involvement and inclusionary actions. This opportunity is part of a long-term project initiated by Seattle Area National Park Sites to increase youth and community engagement. IMBY is based out of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle (KLSE) and is in partnership with the nonprofit Discover Your Northwest (DYNW). Since summer of 2013, KLSE rangers, interns, teachers, and volunteers have guided the program. The IMBY Intern program was created in collaboration with the IMBY Summer 2017 cohort and a Greening Youth Foundation’s Historically Black Colleges and University Intern. In IMBY 2018 summer season, four IMBY Mentors and nine interns participated in the program.

IMBY MENTOR DUTIES

Mentors meet on Mondays from 10am-2pm, Tuesdays from 9am-5pm, and Thursdays from 9am-5pm. The program is a 20-week commitment from May through September:

– 7 weeks for IMBY Mentor preparation and professional development from May to June – 10 weeks with IMBY Interns from June through August
– 3 weeks for IMBY Mentor debrief, project wrap-up and preparation for next cohort
– Some weekend work may be required

The curriculum is designed with weekly themes and expected learning outcomes with the flexibility for IMBY Mentors to customize activities. This is an opportunity for IMBY Mentors to use their creativity and explore topics that interest them and interns.

IMBY Mentors are expected to act as professional, positive, and supportive resources for IMBY Interns. This program will cover topics that may be sensitive for some individuals so it is important that the program and its participants work together to foster a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Along with implementing programming and mentoring IMBY Interns, duties of the IMBY Mentors may include:

– Representing the NPS at community events aimed at engaging diverse audiences – Providing front-line visitor services in the KLSE visitor center

 

19-27 year old applicants of all educational and experiential backgrounds are welcome to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Possess a deep commitment to serving the community and an aspiration to guide youth – Experience working with youth and/or diverse populations
– Commitment to equity and inclusivity
– Attention to detail and highly organized

– Strong project management and planning skills
– High degree of flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities – Strong work ethic and high-level professionalism
– Ability to communicate effectively/appropriately
– Ability to work independently, as well as a part of a team
– Possess positive, problem-solving outlook

If an applicant does not meet all the required qualifications, professional development opportunities are available for this position

IMBY MENTOR OUTCOMES

IMBY Mentors earn a $4,400 stipend distributed bi-weekly during the entirety of the 20-week commitment. Upon completion of the program, participants will have received valuable insight from NPS staff on resume building, professional development, and networking. Several opportunities to connect with federal government employees and community organizations will be available. IMBY Mentors will gain direct experience in youth outreach and education, curriculum development and facilitation, and public speaking. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to personalize their program experience to meet their educational and professional goals.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF THE POSITION

– Develop meaningful connections with IMBY Interns, fellow IMBY Mentors, and NPS Staff – One offsite expense-paid trip to a National Park Site
– Behind the scenes insight into the National Park Service
– Hands-on experience working in a National Park Site

– Leadership experience
– Inspire the next generation of public stewards!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Kelsey_Johnson@nps.gov by March 24, 2019. Please include any relevant experience, skills, and special interests in submission materials.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please visit www.inmybackyardpnw.org to learn more about In My Backyard

Gustolab International’s Summer Program in Rome

Students from all disciplines and universities are welcome to apply to Gustolab International’s summer program in Rome, our Academic Internship program in Italy, or our Fall program in Rome.

Critical Studies on Food in Italy – Food Systems and Sustainability
Designed, promoted and managed by Gustolab International Food Systems and Sustainability and University of Massachusetts Amherst. Language Courses provider: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome.
DURATION: 5-Week Full Immersion Summer Program
WHEN: May 20 – June 22, 2019
WHERE: Rome, Italy

The program is open to all majors. Students can earn up to 9 credits.

Available courses:
Critical Studies on Food (3 credits)
Food Media, Communication and Trends (3 credits)
Food, Nutrition and Culture in Italy (3 credits)
Food Waste in Italy (3 credits)
Elementary Italian Language UMASS ITAL 110 (3 credits) and Intensive Elementary Italian Language UMASS ITAL 126 (6 credits)
Italian Lexicon for Food Studies (3 credits)

For more information about the program, visit http://www.gustolab.com/summer-programs-in-vietnam-italy-japan/#tab-id-2

Students can add on the 4-week academic internship program at the end of the Critical Studies on Food in Italy Program.  Here are the details:

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
DURATION: 4 weeks
WHEN: June 22 – July 20, 2019
WHERE: Italy, Multiple locations available
Our internships are customized according to the needs of students. They offer interns the opportunity to work in a specific field dealing with some aspect of food systems or sustainability.  Interns will also carry out a research project.

For more information about the program, visit http://www.gustolab.com/open-internships/

Additional resources:
Short video: Critical Studies on Food in Italy program
Short video: Food Media, Communication and Trends course
Short video: Summer Program

Food in Italy: Sustainable Markets, Products and Processes
DURATION: Fall Semester Full Immersion Program
WHEN: September 6 – December 14, 2019
WHERE: Rome, Italy

All our programs provide experiential learning opportunities, connections to a network of chefs, journalists and experts in the Food Systems and Sustainability Fields as well as access to leading cutting-edge research.

For more information about the summer and academic internship program, scholarships or to request an application, please write to info@gustolab.com

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is Hiring!

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for multiple hourly student positions for the 2019-2020 academic year. If you or your colleagues know someone who might be both interested in and qualified to apply for work as a peer writing tutor or Student Program Assistant at the OWRC, please feel free to share the following link (https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/hiring) and encourage them to apply on Handshake.

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center that aims to support UW students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through one-to-one tutoring sessions, group tutoring sessions, workshops, and other programs.

Our tutors are undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic fields, and we provide a rich learning environment for writers and tutors alike. We consistently hear from tutors that their work here is challenging and transformative.

Our Student Program Assistant is an undergraduate or graduate student from any academic field, who assists with the day-to-day operations of the OWRC, including office and programmatic support. While this is not a peer writing tutoring position, we still seek applicants who demonstrate reflection, metacognition, and empathetic listening.

Applications for both positions are due on Monday, April 8 at 11:59 pm. Students can learn more about working in the OWRC by attending our information sessions (see flyer). We also encourage applicants to to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors—just make an appointment and come by.

Seattle City Light Internship!

At Seattle City Light, we power Seattle. And as a municipally-owned utility, public service is at the core of our mission. Over the years, we have been dedicated to delivering customers affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible electricity services. And to this day, City Light aspires to be the nation’s greenest utility by fulfilling our mission in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

The Planning team in Seattle City Light’s Customer Energy Solutions Division is seeking an inspired intern.  Our team drives early-stage policy and program planning for the Division’s electric transportation initiatives, renewable energy offerings, and energy efficiency programs.  Our team has a passion for product development, an aptitude to transform customer energy technologies into utility services, and creativity and drive to craft impactful policies.

For more information, visit their website

Four Alumni Scholarship Programs

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs. Four of these alumni scholarship programs are open for application now with deadlines in April! Eligibility requirements do vary among them, but all four are open to undergraduate students in all fields, and US citizenship is not required for any of them! The Mortar Board Alumni Scholarship is also open to graduate students. For the Class of 1954, 1957 and 1962 Scholarships, award amounts range from $1,000-$2,000. Attached are flyers for posting where possible.

 

  • UW Class of 1962 Endowed Scholarship provides financial assistance to current undergraduate students at UW (all years). Students eligible to receive support from this endowment must be Washington State residents with demonstrated academic merit, leadership and service. The members of the University of Washington Class of 1962 wish to target support to students who may not qualify for financial aid but for whom the cost of attending the University poses significant financial challenges and must take out student loans and work full- or part-time to support their education. Get additional details and access the online application at https://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/1962. Deadline – April 14. For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, scholarq@uw.edu.

 

  • UW Class of 1957 Scholars Award is sponsored by the UW Alumni Class of 1957 to provide scholarship support to outstanding undergraduate students at UW who demonstrate high academic merit and financial need. The scholarship is open to current undergraduates (all years). Applicants may demonstrate academic merit through involvement in experiential learning activities relevant to their academic, career and/or professional goals.  Appropriate activities can be research, internships, study abroad or other experiential learning activities. Get details and apply at https://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/1957. Deadline – April 14. For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, scholarq@uw.edu.

 

  • UW Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students at UW who, by their achievements and goals, enrich society and themselves.  Scholarships are awarded to current UW juniors and seniors. The 1954 Reunion Committee offers several examples of they mean by “enriching society and themselves.” Examples of enriching activities might include study abroad, research, studying or working in service to communities (arranging such experiences with a partner agency/organization is a plus). Funding may be used to support activities engaged in during summer 2019. Learn more and apply at https://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/1954. Deadline – April 14. For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards,scholarq@uw.edu.

 

  • Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation is now accepting applications from outstanding University of Washington students for the 2019-2020 Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships. The Foundation awards over $45,000 in total scholarships at the UW each year. Applicants are encouraged from all UW academic levels and from all fields of study, including those students who have not yet declared a major.  If you will be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student throughout the 2019-2020 academic year at UW (all campuses), consider applying! Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation annually provides scholarships to UW students based on their demonstration of Mortar Board’s ideals of exceptional scholarship, leadership, and service on campus and in the community. Learn more about applying at http://www.mortarboardtolo.org/scholarships/. Deadline: April 8. For questions, please contact: Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation Scholarship Committee, toloscholars@gmail.com.

2 Foster Leadership/Management Electives

MW 1:30-3:20

MGMT 403 Developing High Performing Individuals, Teams, and Organizations (4)
Introduces evidence-based models for enhancing motivation and performance in organizations. Covers various strategies and methods to facilitate high performing individuals, teams, and organizations. Topics include how to design an effective goal setting program and plan for individuals and teams; designing work and jobs that optimizes individual and team motivation; and issues of current interest.

MW 8:30-10:20

MGMT 404 Organization Development and Change (4)
Using a systems framework and contemporary methods, explores strategies for executing common change initiatives in organizations. Topics may include talent development initiatives, employee engagement interventions, compensation changes, and leadership development, as well as contemporary shifts towards using different types of communication technology initiatives or appreciate inquiry.

CEE 298  Special Topics: History of Civic Infrastructure

This course will explore design, construction and impact of large-scale infrastructure projects in the United States, from the 1800s to the present day.  From the surveying the American west, to the construction of railroads and canals, to the municipal systems which gave rise to urban density and skyscrapers, the United States (and Seattle in particular) has been uniquely impacted by the agency of engineers, architects, and builders to alter the given landscape.  At the time, these projects were done in the name of many different social, political, racial, economic and civic agendas – ones that are due for critical reflection in the 21st century.  As infrastructure projects continue into the present day, these reflections are vital for young professionals who seek to engage/ change the course of development into the future. No prerequisite courses. W credit available.

Tuesday/Thursday: 3:30-4:50

SLN: 21590