Arctic Encounter Symposium, January 15-16 (Seattle, WA)

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Undergraduates interested in the Arctic – from policy to the environment – are invited to attend this symposium at a discounted rate of $25/day. Please visit this unique link and click the envelope icon on the right side of the page to register at the UW Rate.

 

Seattle Arctic Encounter logoHosted by the University of Washington School of Law, the Arctic Encounter will convene its third annual national symposia in Seattle, Washington. Building upon prior Arctic Encounter Seattle (AES) events, this two-day conference will confront the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community as we look north to the last emerging frontier – the Arctic.

Policymakers, industry leaders, regional stakeholders and leading experts from the science, technology, maritime and energy sectors, will come together at AES to address challenges to right action in the Arctic region and debate solutions.

As the largest annual Arctic policy event in the U.S., AES participants will engage in expert plenary sessions, two keynote luncheons, breakout sessions, a cocktail hour and seated dinner at the Museum of History & Industry on Lake Union and a closing reception. We hope you will join us in Seattle!

UW Career Center Winter Workshop Schedule

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Whether your job search is imminent or you just started college this year, you should get in touch with the UW Career Center. More than a dozen different kinds of workshops are offered multiple times through winter quarter, and they are all held conveniently in Mary Gates Hall. Workshops range from early career exploration and networking basics to learning details about resumes, cover letters and job interviews. There are opportunities to get your own portfolio reviewed, and even structured mock-interviews with real employers. Workshops are free for current students, so make the time to attend some workshops this quarter.

UW Career Center Event/Workshop Calendar

UW Career Center Services for Undergraduates

 

Mary Gates Scholarships

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The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications.  Mary Gates scholarships provide up to $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for up to two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research/creative/scholarly activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of class year, major, residency status or home campus.

Information Sessions (one or two sessions daily; select one session):*

Mon. 1/4, 2:30-3:20 PM and 3:30-4:20 PM
Wed. 1/6, 10:00-10:50 AM
Thur. 1/7, 2:30-3:20 PM and 3:30-4:20 PM
Fri., 1/8, 12:30-1:20 PM and 1:30-2:20 PM

*Information Sessions listed above will be held on the Seattle campus in Mary Gates Hall (MGH) room 171-E, in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD).  No registration necessary.

Leadership Application Workshop:

Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 4:00-5:50 PM in MGH 171  RSVP
(Pre-registration is requested, but not required.)

 Research Application Workshops (select one):

Thursday, Jan. 21 at 4:00-5:50 PM in MGH 171  RSVP
Monday, Jan. 25 at 4:00-5:50 PM in MGH 171  RSVP
(Pre-registration is requested, but not required.)

Leadership Deadline: Monday, January 25 at 5:00 PM

Research Deadline: Monday, February 1 at 5:00 PM

Begin the online application and learn more on our website, expd.uw.edu/mge.  Email mgates@uw.edu with any questions.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – apply now

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Apply Online by February 29, 2016

We are excited to announce that the online application for the 2016-2017 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is now available on our website!

We will select nearly 1450 new students to receive funding, professional development support and industry exploration opportunities. We need your help in encouraging any eligible students you know to apply!

A Few Scholarship Details

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees. Students must meet additional eligibility criteria.

  • Annual award amount: $2,500 – $7,500 depending on class standing
  • Renewable for up to five years based on credits completed and continued eligibility
  • Selected students receive access to workshops, events and additional support during their time in college.

The application for 2016-17 must be submitted online by February 29, 2016, and students’ transcripts must be postmarked by March 7, 2016.

A poster and a sample application are available for you to download from our website, as well as a form to request promotional materials.

Please contact us if you have any questions!

VIEW ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & APPLICATION

SAFS in the News: Scientist captures amazing photos of massive Alaskan sockeye salmon run

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originally shared on the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Student Services Blog

SAFS alumnus Jason Ching is featured on the Mother Nature Network:

“If the realms of science and art seems worlds away from each other, you’d be gravely mistaken. After all, when you’re studying the science behind the world around us, how can you not feel inspired by its sublime beauty? That’s why it should come as no surprise to learn that some of society’s most creative and passionate artists also happen to possess brilliant scientific minds.

One such scientist is Jason Ching, a Washington-based researcher who has spent years studying and photographing Bristol Bay’s sockeye salmon populations.”

Read more!

FIG Leader & Orientation Leader Applications Open

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First Year Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Orientation Leader (OL) student positions!

The FIG program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed), and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges and opportunities presented to them as new students. For more information please attend one of our information sessions listed below or email figs@uw.edu.

Orientation Leaders play a vital role in the orientation process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more. Orientation Leaders work during summer quarter and are paid 30-40/hrs per week.   Please email us at uwao@uw.edu or come to one of the information sessions below with any questions.

Leadership in FYP Workshops: (All workshops will be held in MGH 120)

  • Tuesday 1/5 – 2:30pm
  • Thursday 1/7 – 3:30pm
  • Monday 1/11 – 11:30am
  • Wednesday 1/13 – 3:30pm
  • Friday 1/30 – 2:30pm

Applications are available online at fyp.washington.edu/apply. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 19th by 8:00am.

 

 

UW Career Center Workshop: Employer Mock Interviews

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Hey Huskies!

Are you nervous about interviews? Not sure how to approach the interview process? No worries, we are here to help! If you’ve already attended the Career Center’s Interviewing Getting Started workshop and Interviewing Lab, the next best way for undergraduate students of all majors to prepare is through practicing with an employer! Sign up for the chance to put your interviewing skills into action by practicing with and receiving feedback from a Husky-friendly employer.

The Employer Mock Interview on January 13th, 2016 is an hour long session, taking place in the Career Center. Students will have the opportunity to practice general interview skills with employers in an interview setting. Employers will be asking general interview questions to a group of 3-4 students for 40-minutes following by a 20 minute debriefing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

There are two sessions available, and seats are very limited (One slot per student ONLY). Please register for a spot by submitting your resume in Catalyst and we will send you a confirmation within 2-3 days.

Questions? Please email Donna at ccsevent@uw.edu or call 206-543-0535.