UW Political Science Advising Newsletter

GRE Prep & Math Refresher Courses

2012-01-27T14:35:00.000-08:00

The UW Women's Center wants to let you know that they are offering GRE Prep and Math Refresher courses this Winter Quarter. Click here to see a flier with the information on the dates, times and the cost.

The purpose of these test prep classes is to help graduate school applicant prepare for the overall format of the Graduate Record Exam. They will share the test-process analysis, content review, and practice questions. Along with that they will discuss anxiety reduction and study techniques to empower the student to aim to perform competitively on the GRE.

Registration would be though their website at: http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/ Then under "Educational Programs" go to "Lifelong Learning" then "Current Class Schedule" and then to "Register".

Summer in London Information Session

2012-01-27T14:10:00.000-08:00

Calling all London, Shakespeare, and theater enthusiasts!

Department of English is holding an information session for the Summer A-Term in London program on:

Wednesday, February 1 @ 3:30 pm in Smith Hall, room 309

webpage: http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad/londonsummer12.php

application deadline: February 15, 2012

Honors Direct Exchanges [Not restricted to Honors Students]

2012-01-27T11:01:00.000-08:00

INFO SESSION TONIGHT!

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OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

Honors Program International Direct Exchange Opportunities – APPLICATION DEADLINE ~ February 15

The Honors Program will hold its last Direct Exchange information session of the year

TONIGHT! Friday, January 27 @ 4pm in Mary Gates Hall 211B

Come gain a better understanding of the difference between a Faculty-led study abroad program and a direct exchange? Learn all about the application process and meet students who have participated in these programs. You do not need to be an Honors student to apply, but exchange spots are competitive and few, so come and learn what makes a successful candidate for these prestigious programs.

Application deadline for study next year is February 15.

University College Utrecht, The Netherlands

University College Maastricht, The Netherlands

Universidad de San Andres, Buenos Aires, Argentina

If you are interested in attending this info session, or simply want to be added to a mailing list to learn about updates as they happen, please rsvp here:

RSVP-Honors Direct Exchange Info Session

UWISC talk, Stephan Hamberg, Feb 3, 12-1:20pm

2012-01-27T10:11:00.000-08:00

Please mark you calendars! The University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) welcomes our own Stephan Hamberg, PhD candidate in political science, who will be presenting a talk titled, “Electoral Violence in New Democracies: Institutionalizing Peaceful Transitions.” The talk will be held on Friday, February 3 from 12:00-1:20pm in Gowen 1A. UW political science Ph.D. student Aaron Erlich will serve as discussant.

UWISC is sponsored by the Severyns-Ravenholt Endowment, the UW Institute for National Security Education and Research (INSER), the Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations, The Jackson Foundation, the Department of Political Science, and the
Center for Global Studies at the Jackson School of International Studies.

Study in Nantes with French and Italian Studies program!

2012-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:00

French and Italian Studies are about to begin recruiting for their longstanding and popular Nantes program. If you have thought about studying abroad in France while earning UW credits, now is the time to consider their program in Seattle's sister city of Nantes! Whether you need to satisfy your French minor or major requirements, your CISB, European Studies or International Language obligations, or simply because you want to perfect your French by living in France for three months (or the entire year), Nantes offers you the wonderful opportunity of experiencing French life while working on your UW degree. The language requirement is only French 103 (or its equivalent), and their program welcomes all students, no matter what your major or minor is. The program's cost is reasonable, and the application process is a cinch.

Download their brochure at:

http://depts.washington.edu/frenital/study-abroad.html

and/or come to their information meeting on February 13 at 2:30 (room to be announced), and look for an upcoming message regarding the opening of their on-line application process.

Questions? Contact Helen Vilavella-Collins, Nantes and Paris program director, at: helenev@uw.edu

Upcoming SoA Study Abroad Information Sessions

2012-01-26T16:14:00.000-08:00

Join the School of Art to learn more about their exciting study abroad programs available. Open to non-majors!

Bring your questions!

Kyoto - Nihon no Kokoro: The Heart and Soul of Japan

Summer A Term

6 credits - ART or CHID

Friday, January 27th

4 pm

ART 004

Wednesday, Feb 15th

4pm

ART 003

APPLICATIONS DUE : MARCH 1

The London Art Scene: Past and Present

Early Fall Start

5 credits - ART or CHID

Tuesday, January 31

5:30pm

ART 211

Wednesday, February 1

5:30pm

ART 211

APPLICATIONS DUE : MARCH 1

Art History in the Netherlands: Dutch art in The Netherlands and Belgium

Summer Quarter

15 Credits - ART H

Tuesday, January 31

5:30pm

ART 317

Wednesday, February 1

5:30pm

ART 317

Wednesday, February 1

5:30pm

ART 317

APPLICATIONS DUE : FEBRUARY 15

Tuscany: A Creative Journey

Early Fall Start

5 credits - ART or CHID

APPLICATIONS DUE : MARCH 1

PSA Info Session: Become an Editor! (room change)

2012-01-26T15:35:00.000-08:00

Enjoy reading and debating about politics and society? Interested to see the type of work other undergraduates from around the country are doing in the social sciences? Curious about what the actual process behind the publication of an academic journal looks like?

Consider being an editor for the Orator Undergraduate Journal of Political Science. A project of the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honors society, the Orator is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to showcasing exceptional undergraduate work in the field of politics, broadly construed. As an editor you will have the opportunity to help select papers for the journal and edit them for publication. Aside from strong writing skills and the ability to engage in constructive conversations about other student's work, there are no outstanding requirements for participation.

Interested in participating? Stop by our information session this TODAY at 5:00PM in Gowen 1B or contact us at nupsa@uw.edu.

Nu Chapter-Pi Sigma Alpha
The National Political Science Honors Society
University of Washington
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/

Save the Date - 15th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium

2012-01-26T08:43:00.000-08:00

Please save the date for the Fifteenth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, May 18, 2012. The Symposium offers an exciting public forum for students to present their work and showcases undergraduate research from academic departments across the UW's colleges, schools, and campuses. Participating students may also nominate their faculty mentors for an undergraduate research mentor award.

The Undergraduate Academic Affairs hope that you will attend the Symposium and apply to present your work. In spring 2011, over 900 undergraduates presented at this event and they expect this year's celebration of undergraduate scholarship, creativity and faculty mentoring to be bigger than ever.

The Symposium will take place from 12:00, noon, to 5:30 pm, May 18, 2012, in Mary Gates Hall. Detailed information and an electronic student application form due Friday, February 24th, may be found on the Undergraduate Research Program website at: http://exp.uw.edu/urp/symp

Events for University of Washington Student Veterans

2012-01-25T15:12:00.000-08:00

The Counseling Center, H.U.M.V. (Husky United Military Veterans) and the Career Center, in alliance with the UW Veterans Center, would like to inform you of the upcoming career focused events for veterans - http://careers.uw.edu/Resources/Events-for-Student-Veterans.

For the moment, they are focused on marketing the winter events, which begin with a workshop presented by the Counseling Center titled: Fame, Fortune and Fun: What do you really want to do with your life? (Tuesday, February 7, 2:00 – 3:30PM – Mary Gates Hall 224).

Global Health Certificate Presentation this Friday at noon!

2012-01-25T14:56:00.000-08:00

Please join Department of Global Health this Friday January 27th at 12pm in Turner Auditorium (D 209) before GH 500.

Krista Matulioins will be presenting, "Realities of Health Access and Inequities in Oaxaca, Mexico"

The presentation will only be about 5-7 minutes in length and is an excellent opportunity for those of you who have not seen a capstone presentation yet.

Followed by Global Health Seminar from 12:30-1:50PM

http://globalhealth.washington.edu/gh-500-winter-2012

China Summer 2012 Study Abroad Program

2012-01-25T14:38:00.000-08:00

Language and Culture in Beijing

Applications are now being accepted for the UW Tacoma 2012 study abroad program to China. Students from all three UW campuses are invited to apply. This program provides students the opportunity to study Chinese language, culture, history and politics at Peking University. Students live in Beijing near the Peking University campus, which is situated on the grounds of a former princely palace.

Students earn 10 credits of TIAS 480 Society and Culture in China Study Abroad and 5 credits of Chinese language (TCHIN 101, 102, 103, 201, 202 OR 203, depending on entrance and exit examinations). The program features a well-designed combination of on-campus study and cultural field trips.

Highlights include:

The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and Mao's Mausoleum.

An additional field excursion to China's southwest includes: Shangri-la, the ancient Dali Kingdom, Miao villages, as well as Guizhou University in Guiyang and Yunnan University in Kunming.

Program travel dates are June 18 to July 14, 2012. For more information and to apply, visit:

www.tacoma.uw.edu/international-programs/china-language-culture-beijing

House Democratic Campaign Committee hiring Campaign Managers

2012-01-25T14:21:00.000-08:00

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING ON CAMPAIGNS?
IF SO THEN PLEASE JOIN US…

What:
A reception for people interested in working on or running legislative campaigns. Hosted by the House and Senate Democratic Campaign Committees.

When:
Wednesday, February 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Where:
Mercato Ristorante, 111 Market Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Food provided. Come with multiple copies of your resume and get two drink tickets.

The House Democratic Campaign Committee (HDCC) and the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (SDCC) are looking for energetic, detail oriented people to run State Legislative Campaigns throughout Washington. No campaign or political experience is required. We are currently interviewing for positions beginning in March and April.

WHO WE ARE
The HDCC and SDCC are non-profit, political organizations in charge of winning the Majority in the Washington State Legislature every two years. We coordinate legislative campaigns on a statewide level and are responsible for seeing that all of the current Democratic House and Senate members are re-elected, and that challenger candidates win seats against incumbent Republican members.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN MANAGERS
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the campaign working with the candidate, HDCC/SDCC, and consultant to:
• Create and manage candidate’s daily schedule and community outreach
• Execute the campaign plan including direct voter contact, canvassing, public relations and volunteer management
• Establish and implement a fundraising plan and manage campaign budgets
• Work with other campaigns to implement an overall Get-Out-The-Vote strategy

Job Requirements:
College degree preferred but not required. Energy, organization and writing skills a must. No campaign/political experience necessary. Must be willing to work long hours, evenings, and weekends.

Job Location:
Campaigns are located throughout the state including the greater Seattle area, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Spokane, Clark, and Thurston Counties, and other locations.

Questions?
Contact Mina Mercer at HDCC at 206-381-1220 or mina@hdcc.org.

HDCC, 1000 Aurora Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle, 98109 and the SDCC, PO Box 45042, Seattle, 98145.

Internship with Sen. Cantwell's Campaign

2012-01-25T14:17:00.000-08:00

The campaign office of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is looking for part-time and full-time interns. Senator Cantwell’s main campaign office is located on Stewart Ave., in downtown Seattle.

Interns will work closely with the staff and perform a variety of campaign and office duties, including research, compliance work, volunteer management, phone banking, and the planning and execution of events.

Requirements:

Interest in Democratic politics

Minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week

The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Strong people and organizational skills

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

If interested, please e-mail a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship to Joanna Paul at Joanna@Cantwell.com

Internships are not paid, but opportunities for university credit may be available. There are a limited number of openings and applications will be considered on a rolling basis; students are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For more information about the campaign, see: http://www.cantwell.com/.

Land Use II Simulation Announcement

2012-01-25T11:28:00.000-08:00

Green technology coming to Sealth City?

The city of Sealth may sell land to Colossus Corporation. The Colossus project will create numerous jobs and spur local economic development. But the sale threatens to push out low-income residents and curb community group/coalition’s efforts to restore the waterfront.

What should be done? YOU can decide the future of Sealth.

Be an advocate and come make a difference. Sharpen your community engagement, advocacy, and negotiation skills. Imagine new possibilities for public dialogue. Please come join the students of Land Use II to participate and negotiate in this simulation on February 11 at 10 am in Gould Hall. Help decide the future of Sealth.

Food will be provided.

Please RSVP at colossus.eventbrite.com

PSA Info Session: Become an Editor!

2012-01-25T09:29:00.000-08:00

Interested in participating? Stop by our information session this THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 at 5:00PM in Gowen 1A or contact us at nupsa@uw.edu.

Nu Chapter-Pi Sigma Alpha
The National Political Science Honors Society
University of Washington
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/

Community, Environment, and Planning - February 15th Early Admissions Deadline and info session

2012-01-25T09:16:00.000-08:00

On Monday, February 6th from 1130-130, CEP will hold an application information session in Gould 208J.

A brief presentation will happen at Noon and 1:00pm with time for questions on either end. Come hear about what they look for in an applicant, how to create a CV, and what to expect in an interview. If you don't have questions of your own, come listen to what peers are asking about.

For more personalized questions, their program manager Caitlin Dean hold advising appointments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please take a look at her CALENDAR to see her availability - make sure you click on the weekly view, so you can see the details. You can then email her @ caitdean@uw.edu with a suggested time to meet.

Finally, CEP welcome you to sit in on a student governance session - Friday mornings at 9:30am in Gould 110 and 114. Come see what collaborative education is about!

Direct Exchange Program in China

2012-01-25T09:12:00.000-08:00

There will be an information session for students interested in learning about the 2012-2013 exchange program with Sichuan University in China. This is a home tuition program providing students a very affordable way to study in China in a structured and supportive environment. (Because it's home tuition, financial aid usually also applies.) Application Deadline for this program is March 2, 2012 for the 2012/2013 academic year.

Date: Tuesday, February 7

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: Denny 401

The UW-Sichuan University Undergraduate Exchange Program is a unique chance for UW students to not only live and study in China but to engage in a hands-on, self-directed research project overseas. The two or three quarter program offers intensive Chinese language training, additional classes offered in English and an amazing chance for students to research a topic of their own choosing. Sichuan University's location in western China meant that students have the opportunity to travel and do research in places such as a national park in the eastern Himalayas or remote minority villages in southern Sichuan. The program is open to all majors and is a great opportunity to make huge gains in Chinese language skills and to really engage with China.

For more information please visit the UW-Sichuan Undergraduate Exchange Program website:

http://depts.washington.edu/uwww/program_details.html

RESCHEDULED: Friday Harbor Labs Info Session - Tues 1/31, 4-5:30

2012-01-25T09:09:00.000-08:00

Friday Harbor Labs Information Session - RESCHEDULED

Tuesday 1/31

4-5:30pm

Fishery Sciences Building 203

Directions: http://washington.edu/maps/?F

Learn how you can get involved with Friday Harbor Labs (FHL), UW’s world renowned marine station on San Juan Island. FHL faculty and former students will share their experiences, talk about their research, and answer questions. FHL is an ideal place to spend a quarter and jump-start your career in the marine sciences, education, medicine, law and policy, poetry and more! All courses involve fieldwork, boats, laboratory work, and research mentorship from award-winning faculty. Any UW student can spend a quarter at FHL.

“Through field trips, lectures, and labs, everyone was able to get a really hands-on experience. For basically all of the labs, we went out on the dock and collected samples of the things we were learning about in class. That kind of relationship between the class and the field is something I have never experienced. FHL is unique in that you are able to directly observe the things you are reading about.”

--Alex Ulmke, FHL Student Autumn 2011

Read more about a Alex Ulmke's experience at FHL

The Burke Museum and STG Present "Short Takes on What the World Eats

2012-01-25T09:06:00.000-08:00

Short Takes on What the World Eats

February 7, 7 pm

Neptune Theatre

Join the Burke Museum at the Neptune Theatre for an evening of fast-paced food talks. Ten food experts from UW and beyond will have six minutes and 20 slides to present topics ranging from what humans ate 10,000 years ago and the power of women farmers to eating bugs and slugs.

Tickets: $5 at the door; $4 online at stgpresents.org (additional fees apply).

For a complete list of presenters visit their website or RSVP on Facebook.

Student Position Opennings

2012-01-25T08:58:00.000-08:00

The Student Calling Program at the University of Washington has job openings for Spring quarter:

Now hiring for SPRING Quarter!

Make up to $13.50/hr with base pay of $9.04/hr.

Join other students in raising support for UW!

Call UW alumni/donors, gain valuable work experience, and learn about schools and departments from guest speakers and deans.

Shifts are Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm, and Sun 1 pm– 5pm

UW Students Only

Excellent communication skills required

*Must work a min. of 2-3 shifts/ week*

· Relaxed and Fun Work Environment

· Very Flexible Schedule

· Convenient Office Location

· Quarterly Raises

· Nightly Bonus Opportunities

· Great Way to Build Communication Skills!

· DUE FEB. 3rd

To obtain an application, visit the Student Calling Program on the 1st floor of the UW Tower:

4333 Brooklyn Ave. NE

Seattle, WA 98195
Tel: (206) 685-2404

Visit their website at:

http://uwfoundation.org/student_calling/student_calling_students.asp

Queer Mentoring Program Seeking Mentors and Mentees!

2012-01-25T08:54:00.000-08:00

The Q Center's Queer Mentoring Program is seeking mentors and mentees!

The Queer Mentoring Program at the Q Center will pair UW students who are discovering, exploring, questioning, or otherwise engaging with their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression with other LGBTQ UW students, faculty or staff who have been there, can relate, and have life experiences from which to draw upon to provide amazing mentoring. The Queer Mentoring Program provides an affirming, exciting, and safe environment in which one's experience with sexuality, gender identities and expressions is celebrated and supported by educated and experienced mentors.

Mentors can talk with you about your joys, concerns, questions, and challenges in your private and community life. Mentors are knowledgeable about community resources, seek to make a contribution to the LGBTQ communities, are accountable to their mentee and the Mentoring Program, and are willing to make a significant time commitment to their mentees.

Mentors are required to complete a brief (1 hour) training with the mentoring program coordinator.

If you are interested in this program or have any questions, please contact Jessica Warmbo at 360-434-4333, or at jessicawarmbo@gmail.com

If you would like to apply for the program as either a mentor or mentee, please click the keywords to fill out the mentor or mentee application forms, which are also available on their website, and send them to Jessica Warmbo at jessicawarmbo@gmail.com or turn in a hard copy at the Q Center located on Schmitz Hall 450, Box 355838 Seattle, WA 98195.

Creative Writing in Rome Information Session

2012-01-25T08:39:00.000-08:00

*Summer A-Term Creative Writing in Rome Information Session*

The Creative Writing in Rome Information Session has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 @ 3:30 pm in the lobby of the Creative Writing Office, room B25 Padelford Hall.

The Creative Writing Office is located in the B Wing (the middle section) of Padelford Hall, on the LL Level. (The LL level is above the PL Level and below Level 1--see below for more detailed directions.)

The Summer Creative Writing in Rome Program is open to anyone (undergraduates, graduates, alumni, citizens-at-large) seeking to join an intensive program in the written arts. All majors are welcome to apply. No experience is presumed; a wide range of experience is anticipated.

Detailed program information is also available on their website:

http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad/romesummer12.php

The application deadline is February 15, 2012

You are also more than welcome to contact us if you have questions!

DIRECTIONS to the Creative Writing Office:

If you have not been to the Creative Writing Office before, or if Padelford's labyrinthine hallways make you feel like you're trapped in some kind of retro science fiction movie, see below:

From the A Wing Entrance:

If you enter the building from Stevens Way on the A Wing side (the side closest to Hall Health and the HUB) take the A-wing elevator down to the LL Level. Turn left, and walk down the hallway and through two sets of doors (you'll pass through a little breezeway). Just past the English Graduate Lounge and the wall that says "The English Department's World of Writing" you'll see the Creative Writing Office on your right. If you go through another door and end up outside again, you've gone too far.

From the C Wing Entrance:

If you enter from Stevens Way on the C Wing Side (the side across the street from the Communications building and next to the bus stop) take the C-wing elevator down to the LL Level. You'll see the Statistics Office in front of you as you step off the elevator. Turn left, go out the door and walk straight across to the B Wing. The hallway will make a bend to the right, and then the Creative Writing Office will be on your left. If you come to the wall that says "The English Department's World of Writing" or if you go through another set of doors and another breezeway, you've gone too far.