Civil Engineering & Environermnt Information Session for Prospective Undergraduates

Attend an information session for prospective students to learn more about the CEE major from faculty and the departmental advisors.All prospective undergraduates (UW, community college, high school students, etc.) are welcomed to attend! All information sessions are open to the public.

Event Details

Friday, December 5
12:30-1:20pm
More Hall, Room 110 (UW Seattle campus)

To RSVP for the session and for more information about CEE, please visit www.ce.washington.edu

Upcoming Events for the Queer Community- Autumn 2014

Queer Feminine Narratives

Share your experiences as a queer, woman-identified and/or feminine-identified individual to gain solidarity and support in a safe space!

Tuesday, October 21st from 4:30 to 5:30

Tuesday, November 4th from 4:30 to 5:30

Tuesday, November 18th from 4:30 to 5:30

Q Center (HUB 315)

Cultures Not Costumes: The Do’s and Don’ts of Halloween
Have you started thinking about your costume for Halloween yet? Sometimes the costumes we choose can be offensive to certain groups, and we may not even realize it. Come join us for a night of exploring the line between traditional attire and stereotypical Halloween costumes.
Thursday, October 23rd from 6:30 to 8:00
HUB 250

To Love and Ruckus: An Evening with Kay Barrett
To Love & Ruckus: A night of sick & disabled performance by acclaimed activist & poet, Kay Ulanday Barrett. A 2009 Campus Pride Hot List artist, 2013 Trans Justice Funding Project Panelist, and 2013 Trans 100 Honoree, Kay Ulanday Barrett is a poet, performer, and educator, navigating life as a disabled pin@y-amerikan transgender queer in the U.S. with struggle, resistance, and laughter. K. has featured on colleges & stages globally including; Princeton University, UC Berkeley, NYU, Musee Pour Rire in Montreal, Brooklyn Museum, and The Chicago Historical Society. K’s bold work continues to excite and challenge audiences. K. has facilitated workshops, presented keynotes, and contributed to panels with various social justice communities. Honors include: Finalist for The Gwendolyn Brooks Open-Mic Award and contributions in Poor Magazine, Kicked Out Anthology, Windy City Queer: Dispatches from the Third Coast, Make/Shift, Filipino American Psychology, Asian Americans For Progress, Dapper Q, and Bitch Magazine. K. turns art into action and is dedicated to remixing recipes. See K. online on twitter @kulandaybarrett or kaybarrett.net*BIO 2013-2014
Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00pm (doors open 6:30)
Alder Auditorium

Undergraduate Scholarship Information Sessions for Autumn 2014

     The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards has a very full schedule of scholarship-related information sessions and workshops for undergraduates during fall quarter! 

Details on the website at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships.

New Online Courses for Autumn 2014

Autumn Quarter online courses still have space available!

Students can take some of the most popular online credit classes as part of their normal tuition load and pay an online fee of $350 per class. These select online courses are offered in a group-start format, which means students can interact with their classmates and complete the course during the quarter. Courses are offered as part of normal tuition load and pay an online fee of only $350 per class. This select online course is offered in a group-start format and is listed on the fall quarter 2014 time schedule. Online courses are housed at the UW Seattle campus. UW Bothell and UW Tacoma students should check with advising staff at their home campuses before enrolling in classes they expect to count towards their degree program. These courses do not count as residence credit; students should consult with their adviser for any questions.

ECON 200 Q Introduction to Microeconomics (5) I&S, QSR SLN: 23201
JSIS C/CHID 380: Theories in the Study of Religion (I&S)  SLN:  23137
JSIS A/POL S 435 Japanese Government and Politics (I&S) SLN:  23135 OR 23136

POL S 312: Survey of American Political Thought (I&S)  SLN:  23168

These courses are part of this year’s curriculum in the online bachelor’s degree completion program in Integrated Social Sciences and are made available to on-campus students through UW Educational Outreach.

Spaces open in AIS 475 - Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence Movements

AIS 475: "Indigenous Resistance and Revitalization Movements in the United States, Canada, and Mexico."
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1:30-3:20.
5 credits, I&S
Instructor: Charlotte Cote
This class examines Indigenous resistance and resurgence movements in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We will explore the political and social contexts in which these movements arose, utilizing the following themes to frame our analysis: state domination and threats to treaty, land and water rights; political mobilization, cultural resurgence and decolonizing struggles; indigenous women and resistance; food sovereignty and sustainable self-determination; and the Idle No More movement.  The goal of this class is to provide a deeper understanding of Indigenous experience and knowledge as it relates to decolonization, self-determination, and cultural revitalization and resurgence.

Courses in History still available

The Department of History has some autumn courses that satisfy many requirements, including I&S, VLPA, "W" Writing, and the Diversity requirement.

HSTCMP 247 Before Global Health
Traces the roots of the modern global health movement by examining the history of overseas interventions in medicine and public health from the fifteenth century to the present. Focuses primarily on Latin America while including case studies on Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.

HSTAFM 151 Introduction to Precolonial Africa
Explores the African past from c. 1400 through the end of the nineteenth century. Uses the emerging evidence of historical, linguistic, and archaeological analysis to think critically about lingering notions that Africa and its peoples are static and unchanging, primitive and simple, and best understood in terms of racial difference.

HSTAFM 163 The Modern Middle East  DIV
Provides an introduction the politics, society, and culture of the Middle East since the 19th century and through the present. Aims to foster an understanding of imperial power and anti-imperialism, ethnicity and sectarianism, religious and secular sociopolitical movements, authoritarianism, and the transformations wrought by modernity and economic development.

HSTEU 274 European History and Film from the 1890's to the Present VLPA,W
Introduces the histories of world war, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, postwar migrations, the Cold War and decolonization, and the making of the European Community through film. Historical content unified by methodological focus on the social and political function of film.

HSTAA 110 History of American Citizenship  DIV, W
Examines how, when, and why different groups of people (e.g., white men, white men without property, peoples of color including one-time slaves, women, immigrants) became eligible for citizenship throughout American history. Explores how and why for many peoples, at many times, citizenship did not confer equal rights to all.

Seats still available in 'Intro to Astrobiology'

ASTBIO 115
Autumn 2014

M/W/F 1:30-2:20 pm, EEB 105

Lab Sections T/Th @ 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 pm

Designed for non-science, liberal arts majors.

For thousands of years, humanity has pondered the possible existence of life on other worlds in our Solar System, and whether there are planets and life among the stars. In the last few decades scientific and technological advances have allowed us to explore other planets in our Solar System and discover planets around other stars. This new knowledge and capability has given birth to the science of Astrobiology, the interdisciplinary study of life in the Universe, its origin, evolution, distribution and future. This course will provide an introduction to the many topics that encompass astrobiological research today, including the search for habitable environments and life in our Solar System, the origin and extremes of life, the history of life on Earth, and the search for habitable

environments, and life and intelligence, beyond our Solar System.

Offered jointly with ASTR 115 / BIOL 114 / ESS 115 / OCEAN 115

Introducing..... The English Minor

Who is this minor for? Pre-med, pre-law, and other pre-professional students, students applying to competitive majors where writing is an important part of the admission process, students planning for graduate study who want to enhance their writing ability, students planning for careers -- and for anyone who enjoys writing and literature.

What will the minor do for me? Employers across nearly all fields rate writing and communication at the top of their lists of the skills they seek when hiring new college graduates. Some of the UW's most competitive majors have writing requirements or writing examinations as part of their admission process. Medical/dental schools ask applicants to complete at least a year of English before they apply. Pre-law students must have strong writing skills to survive law school. And, someday, you might just write the great American novel!

What are the requirements? 30 credits in English courses at the 200 level or above (20 of which must be taken at the 300 or 400 level). More details can be found here: http://depts.washington.edu/engl/ugrad/minor.php

How do I declare the minor? Check with your adviser in your major department closer to the end of autumn quarter to file a Change of Major/Minor form.

What is covered in the courses? We post detailed quarterly course descriptions on our website at http://depts.washington.edu/engl/ugrad/offering.php. For example, we offer many sections of ENGL 200-W, but each has its own theme -- from "Vampire Romance" to "Freedom, Race, and Slavery in the 19th c." to "Kitchen Poets" (see fall course descriptions for more details).

Where can I get more information? Please come by the English Advising Office if you'd like to talk about the minor or would like assistance in choosing classes that would be of interest to you. We are located in A-2-B Padelford Hall, and we can be reached at (206) 543-2634 or engladv@uw.edu.

Q Center Welcome Luncheon, Oct. 3, 2014, 12:00-1:30PM

Q Center Welcome Luncheon

Friday, October 3rd, 2014

HUB Lyceum

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Lesbian? Gay? Straigh-ish? Trans*? Queer? Two-Spirit? Questioning? No labels needed? Excited about starting school? Us too!

Keep celebrating the Q Center at the University of Washington's 10th anniversary and the ASUW Queer Student Commission's general awesomeness and come on over to the HUB to be welcomed and celebrated!  We are kicking off the new year with a luncheon featuring free food, great speakers, and lots of fun for all!  

Community, alumni, faculty, and staff are welcome to come support our new and returning students at this annual luncheon.  Be there for all or part of the fun! 

For more information, call 206-897-1430 or email Jaimee Marsh at jaimeem@uw.edu.

New Arctic Course - seats still available!

ARCTIC 200: Indigenous Diplomacies & International Relations in the Arctic
3 credits (SNL: 22642)
MWF 3:30-4:20pmInstructor: Nadine Fabbi (nfabbi@uw.edu)THO 135
I&S Credit  

*Core Requirement for the UW Minor in Arctic Studies

The Arctic – home to 400,000 indigenous people – is emerging as one of the most dynamic regions in global geopolitics in no small part because of the role of Arctic indigenous peoples in international relations and sovereignty efforts. For arguably the first time in history, indigenous peoples are engaged in foreign policy and international politics on almost equal par with nation-states. For example, six Arctic indigenous organizations have claimed Permanent Participant status on the Arctic Council, a high-level intergovernmental body formed in 1996. This status gives Arctic peoples a legitimate voice in decision shaping and policy making for the region.

Indigenous self-determination is typically achieved as part of a decolonization process in which a particular group wins increased autonomy at the domestic level. However, what is occurring in the Arctic encompasses both domestic and international political engagement. This emerging phenomenon has not been given much attention nor is it well understood. Yet, Arctic indigenous peoples are shaping future international policies that have implications for the circumpolar world and beyond. Scholars now argue that the Arctic is a unique region where reform can take place. The Arctic is viewed by some as a potential laboratory for international collaboration and the site for meaningful engagement between nation-states and Arctic indigenous peoples.

This course will examine the characteristics of the Arctic as an emerging region in the world including the Arctic Council, the international and national Inuit associations, Arctic foreign policy, climate change, and issues of sovereignty and security from both nation-state and indigenous perspectives. The course will draw in policy studies, spatial analysis and customary international law to understand how Arctic indigenous peoples are furthering their voice and interests in the Arctic.

Students will gain insight into these developments by reading the speeches of Arctic leaders and scholars, analyzing the declarations and policies of nation-states and indigenous organizations, reading articles from major U.N. declarations, and via listening to key leaders and scholars on video recordings.

The goal of the course is to provide each student with an understanding of the Arctic as a distinct global region and with a foundation in the emerging developments in Arctic indigenous mobilization and sovereignty. The course will utilize Arctic indigenous maps, films, video clips, art and music to enhance understanding of the course content and to bring the Arctic indigenous voice, culture, sensibilities and philosophies to the classroom.

BCS 401 - Beginning foreign language course

BCS 401 - First-Year Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (SLN 11123)
MTWThF 11:30-12:20

Comprehensive introduction to spoken and written literary Bosnian,Croatian, and Serbian. First in a sequence of three.


Here's what students say about the instructor, Dr. Bojan Belić:

Dynamic, charismatic, passionate & committed, great sense of humor. Great at teaching difficult concepts with clear explanations. Gives us sufficient work to learn the concept, but not "busy work." Tests very challenging but push us to use everything we have learned.

Best language instructor I've ever had. I don't agree with the other raters who said he's difficult. The languages are difficult, but Bojan makes them very approachable and is a relatively easy grader. Probably the most efficient use of classroom time I've ever seen from any instructor I've seen across disciplines.

Bojan is absolutely one of the best language teachers out there. He's extremely helpful and thorough, but works hard to make class entertaining, humorous, and clear. For a language as challenging as BCS, this is essential! Can't recommend enough. Just make sure you're on time - the one thing there's no joke about is punctuality!

Office of Congressman Jim McDermott, Internship Program

In the Seattle office, interns help out with general office duties, accompany staff members at district meetings or events, and help staff as they assist local residents in resolving problems they are having with the federal government.  Interns see and play a role in the daily operations of a congressional office, which is an invaluable experience.

  Those interested in applying for an internship should submit the following information as a complete packet:

1. Cover letter explaining your interest

2. A current resume including 2 references

3. The year and school term or the dates you would like to intern. We are currently accepting applications for fall quarter.

Upon completing the application packet, please e-mail completed packet to:

Colin.Bartz-Overman@mail.house.gov

For more information visit Congressman McDermott’s website: http://mcdermott.house.gov/index.php

WULR is seeking undergrads for journal submissions. Deadline: September 19th.

Attention undergraduate students! The Washington Undergraduate Law Review (WULR) is looking for submissions!

The WULR is an academic legal journal at the University of Washington that publishes law-related essays, research papers, and other written work by undergraduates. The law review is entirely run by undergraduates at the University of Washington.

Submission to the WULR is open to all majors. We value papers on a variety of legal topics, and students are encouraged to submit undergraduate theses or other academic papers 12 pages or longer. Submissions will be selected for publication by the WULR’s executive editors based upon quality of writing, research, and analysis.  All submissions accepted for publication may be edited for length and clarity.
Email articles as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) in double-spaced, 12 point type. Articles should include a cover page with the following information:

1.    Full name

2.    Contact information (email, phone)

3.    Article title

4.    Complete abstract

5.    Brief biography

6.    College / university

All submissions for the autumn quarter issue of the Washington Undergraduate Law Review are due by Friday September 19. Please submit to wulr@uw.edu.

Please consult our website for more information about submission requirements: http://students.washington.edu/wulr.

*The WULR is now also accepting shorter pieces for potential publication online, or in a publication of shorter works. For more information, or to submit shorter papers, please contact wulr@uw.edu. 

Gorton Center Global Leaders Program - Deadline August 1st.

GORTON CENTER GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAM

About the Program:
The Slade Gorton International Policy Center, located at The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Gorton Center Global Leaders Program, a nine-month leadership development program for up to 15 students in the Puget Sound area beginning October 2014 through May 2015. The program is open to undergraduate (juniors and seniors), graduate, and law school students. The mission of the program is to enhance students’ ability to make a positive global impact in their respective fields of study. Students will have exposure to, and learn from, Senator Gorton’s extensive public service career and significant contributions to Washington State and the nation.  It includes leadership lessons from his time as a Washington State legislator, House Majority Leader, 3-term Washington State Attorney General, 3-term U.S. Senator, 9/11 Commission member and Washington State Redistricting Commission member. All program costs are covered and students of any academic major may apply.


The Global Leaders Program consists of three main components:

        Leadership Roundtables – Student participants will meet for two hours, the first week of every month, starting October 1, 2014, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Each meeting will be a private roundtable session to discuss a leadership or public policy issue with Senator Gorton and a guest speaker. Last year’s speakers included:

·         Governor Chris Gregoire – Two-Term Washington State Governor

·         Honorable Bill Ruckelshaus – former Administrator EPA; acting Director of the FBI; Deputy Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice; and CEO of Browning-Ferris Industries

·         Kent Patton – former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. State Department

·         Senator Bruce Dammeier – Washington State Senator

·         Representative Hans Zeiger – Washington State Representative

·         Dr. Rich Ellings – President, The National Bureau of Asian Research

·         Cassie Phillips – Vice President, Weyerhaeuser

·         Sara Kendall – Vice President, Weyerhaeuser

·         Major General Timothy Lowenberg – Adjutant General, Washington State

    Mentorship – Students will have the opportunity to receive personal career guidance from Senator Gorton and Gorton Center staff. Through one-on-one meetings, career development training, and networking opportunities, the student will receive valuable career guidance and leadership training.

    Policy Events – Students will be grouped into teams for the purposes of planning, organizing, and executing a policy event on a topic of their choice. Whether the program is a small roundtable or a large lecture, the event will be led by the students, under the guidance of the Gorton Center staff.

Program Benefits:

·         Invitations to Gorton Center & select National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) events.

·         Networking and career development opportunities.

·         Access to Gorton Center & NBR publications.

·         Complimentary notebook of leadership & development materials specifically selected by Senator Gorton and Gorton Center staff.

·         School credit, pending approval from educational institutions.

·         Certificate of completion and letter of recommendation from Senator Gorton to participants who successfully complete the program.

·         Possible placement in a Washington State Congressional Office for any student who completes the program.  Introduction and recommendation will be provided. Final decision up to individual offices.

Application Process & Deadline:
To apply for the Gorton Center Global Leaders Program, please submit a resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation by Friday, August 1, 2014 to Casey Bruner, Project Manager at GortonCenter@nbr.org. 
                   The cover letter should address the following questions:

·                                                            -  Why do you want to be selected for the Global Leaders Program?

·                                                            -  What are your career aspirations and goals for the future?

·                                                             - How do you plan to make a positive global impact in your chosen field of study?

Interviews will occur in person or on the phone and successful candidates will be notified by September 15, 2014.

About the Center:

The Slade Gorton International Policy Center, founded in 2010, is a policy research center established in honor of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton’s 55+ years of public service to Washington State and the nation.  The Center sponsors world-class policy research and works to inspire the next generation of leaders.  It is a core, permanent program of NBR with three focus areas: policy research, fellowship and internship programs, and the Gorton History Program (archives).  The Center’s work promotes Senator Gorton’s values of principled leadership, rigorous analysis, intellectual pursuit, integrity, inspiration, effectiveness, bipartisanship, and public service. For more information on the Gorton Center, please go to http://sladegortoncenter.nbr.org/.

Food and the Environment is Being Offered Fall 2014!

Introduction to Food and the Environment
Meets both Natural World and Individuals and Societies Requirements (I&S/NW)
SLN# 11809
No prerequisites. Great for Freshmen!


Everyone eats, and all food production has environmental consequences.

·         Discover environmental science through food production.

·         Explore the link between the decline of civilizations and current farmer efforts to cope with changing water supply, topsoil loss, and technology.

·         Create a food diary and find out the environmental consequences of your diet.

·         Understand what climate change, politics, culture, biodiversity, and geography have to do with food.

ENVIR 460: Power, Privilege and Preservation is being offered in Fall!

Course Title:  Power, Privilege and Preservation

Quarter Offered:  Autumn 2014

Time and Day:  1:30-3:20pm, T/Th

Instructor:  Kristi Straus

Credits:  5

Course Fee:  None

Description:  In ENVIR 460 we are going to explore the ways that power plays a role in natural resource management.  Protected areas such as parks, wildlife preserves and marine protected areas are a key part of the global strategy to conserve biodiversity and protect resources--and these protected areas generate controversy when local communities are excluded from living in, using, and managing the spaces designated for protection.  

We will examine ways that cultures with different power structures have protected their resources as well as examining strategies developed by resource managers to better integrate local communities in protected areas management. 

We will use examples of resource management and protected areas in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the United States and examine the factors that contribute to the success or failure of these cases. Who decides what is worthy of preservation? Who decides who participates in management?

The Simpson Center for Humanities is looking for a Student Assistant for Digital Media!

Student Assistant: Digital Media

Husky Jobs Requisition # 78746
The Simpson Center is looking for a part-time digital media student assistant to develop and produce multimedia projects for the Center’s online communications platforms. This position works on an hourly basis, and requires attendance at select Simpson Center events, most of which take place on campus in the afternoon and evenings during the school week. Hourly compensation is $15/hour. Hours per week may vary based on project needs, but will not exceed 18 hours/week. Hours are negotiated on a quarterly basis depending on the Student Assistant’s class schedule and the Simpson Center’s needs. Preference will be given to students with experience in video production, photography, digital communications, and/or related coursework. Candidates will need to provide their own equipment (ie: DSLR and editing software). The Simpson Center will cover the cost of supplies related to work, such as CDs/DVDs. Some software may be available for use at the Center.

*Please note: This position will have very limited hours for training during Spring Quarter 2014. The student will work independently starting Fall Quarter 2014 with a steady working schedule.

Description of work:
• Shoot and edit digital videos, such as graduate student profiles, faculty interviews, and short features on Center-funded research and programs for circulation on the Center’s website (www.simpsoncenter.org), e-newsletters, and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo)
           --Assist Communications Specialist with planning, storyboarding, and scripting
           --Onsite filming
           --Identifying clips and B-roll for final product, as needed
           --Identifying additional equipment needs (ie: mics, lighting), and working with Communications Specialist to make arrangements
• Shoot and edit digital photographs at Center events, as needed, with immediate turnaround for Center use
• Assist with preparing audio/podcast files for Center website

Required Qualifications:
• Must be a student enrolled at the UW Seattle campus and taking at least 6 credits
• Video and editing skills with Audacity and Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
• Familiarity with internet video streaming formats and uploading (YouTube, Vimeo, Vine, etc.)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop
• Demonstrated ability to take well-composed digital photographs, especially photographs of people
• Ability to independently plan and organize a work schedule
• Ability to set and meet deadlines

Desired Qualifications:
• Work-Study Eligible
• Interest in the humanities and the mission of the Simpson Center

To apply please email your résumé, a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position, and 2-3 samples of your work (links are preferred) to schcom@uw.edu. Address cover letters to Chelsea Yates, Communications Specialist. 

Student Assistant: Communications, Events, & Operations for the Simpson Center of Humanities

Husky Jobs Requisition # 79536

The Simpson Center is looking for a part-time student assistant to help support our communications, events, and general office operations. This includes but is not limited to:

• Provide front desk reception coverage 

• Assist in maintaining Center spaces

• Assist with production & distribution of flyers, e-flyers, event-related materials & email correspondence

• Format/edit publicity pieces

• Assist in updating website & social media posts

• Assist with mailing list maintenance

• Maintain digital photography & publicity archive, stationery inventory, & supplies

• Manage Center bulletin boards

• Organize & track office supplies 

• Provide event support, including occasional evening hours 

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 
• Must be a student enrolled for at least 6 credits at the UW Seattle Campus
• Experience with Adobe InDesign
• Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with social media platforms Facebook and Twitter, and a willingness to be creative with them
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and initiative
• Ability to work cooperatively with other students and Simpson Center staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - editing and proofreading ability, with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, fax machines, and scanners

Desired Qualifications: 
• Work-Study Eligible
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop
• Familiarity with basic web design and editing (HTML, Dreamweaver) a plus.
• Interest in the humanities and the mission of the Simpson Center

This position will train in Spring Quarter 2014 and then start working a consistent schedule in Fall Quarter 2014. The Student Assistant is a part-time position at 8-18 hours per week. Hours are negotiated on a quarterly basis depending on the Student Assistant’s class schedule and the Simpson Center’s needs.


To apply please email your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to schcom@uw.edu. Address cover letters to Chelsea Yates, Communications Specialist.

New AUT Course: Pol S 120, Perspectives On Contemporary Public Policy Issues

New Autumn 2014 Course
Pol S 120, Perspectives On Contemporary Public Policy Issues
A new lecture series course featuring Political Science faculty

Meets W 230-420pm

2 credits

I&S Credit, W Course

CR/NC grading

SLN: 22443

Open to students in all disciplines!

This course will be an opportunity for students to learn about and discuss a range of important public policy issues and controversies in contemporary public life.  Once a week, a different member of the Political Science faculty will present a topic that reflects their scholarly passion.

Presenters include:

-Prof. Matthew Barreto, Immigration Policy in America
-Prof. Jamie Mayerfeld, Guantanamo: Preventive Detention in Theory and Practice
-Prof. Rebecca Thorpe, The Politics of Crime and Punishment in America

Requirements: Students read about the topic in advance of each lecture and take a short quiz. Following each lecture, there is a question and answer session with the presenter. Over the course of the quarter, students also choose three of the presented topics and write a five-page essay on each.

Let's get this conversation started!
For more information, contact Political Science Advising at polsadvc@uw.edu.

Preparing for Graduate School - GRDSCH 200, SUMMER & FALL 2014

As you may have heard, the Graduate School offers an excellent class for students interested in exploring graduate study in more detail:  GRDSCH 200, Preparing for Graduate Education.  And it is on the schedule for summer quarter with plenty of room!  SLN# 14136  (it will be offered again in autumn quarter as well)!

This is an excellent option for the graduating senior who might be looking at applying to graduate school next year, as well as the graduating senior (or senior, or junior or sophomore) unsure of what graduate school entails and whether they should consider it in their future.  Included is discussion and work on preparing an effective application.

And the timing of summer quarter couldn’t be better, especially if students are going to be here anyway taking classes.  Get a jump on the application process so autumn quarter is that much easier! This is a 2-cr, CR/NC class, perfect to add to a summer quarter schedule!