MLK Day of Service, January 19th ,2015

This January 19, honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by joining a community of volunteers, ready to provide vital people-power to organizations that support King County’s most vulnerable populations. Each year the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service inspires more than 1,000 volunteers to donate their time to nonprofit organizations for day-long service projects that make a difference for months to come.

Join UW students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends in this annual day of service by building a team as aproject leader or by registering individually for a public project. Project leaders will have the ability to design their service experience by selecting the project that most draws their interest and by building a personal team of friends and partners. If you are interested in signing up for a service project as an individual, keep in mind, there will be more options as we get closer to the day of the event.

Also, don’t forget to join us for a celebratory kick-off. Come together with other volunteers and community members in recognizing the service and activism the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has inspired on:

January 19, 2015, 8am - 9am
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center

*Morning beverages and pastries will be provided
The MLK Day of Service is produced in partnership by the UW’s Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center and United Way of King County.

The Carlson Center Community-Based Leadership Courses, Winter 2015

The Carlson Center is excited to offer two Community-Based Leadership courses for undergraduate students during Winter Quarter!

How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community is ideal for students in their first or second year at the UW who have an interest in getting more involved in their community through service. Are Do Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement is ideal for sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have experience with service and who are interested in exploring what it means to do good.

How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community

General Studies 344; 3 credits 

Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:20PM, Location TBA

SLN 14716

Many UW students are interested in exploring service and volunteer opportunities in Seattle; however, it can be difficult to know where to get involved, how to find a good fit, and how to most effectively work in a community-based setting. How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community is a three-credit service-learning course that will offer a basic foundation on community service for students in their first or second year at the UW.

Through participating in a quarter-long service-learning commitment, visiting local non-profit organizations, and participating in in-class discussions, readings, and activities students will gain a deeper understanding of the wide array of ways they can most effectively partner with their local community and integrate a commitment to service into their academic and professional futures.

Request an add code by emailing engage@uw.edu.

Are Do-Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement 

General Studies 348A; 3 credits, C/NC

Tuesadays, 3:30 -5:20PM, MGH

SLN 14718

Are you committed to giving back? Trying to make a difference? Want to get more out of your volunteer experience? During Winter Quarter, we invite you to join in a critical reflection on what it means to “do good”.

General Studies 348 will offer a hands-on opportunity to explore the concept of civic engagement. Students will critically reflect on their own service experiences through the lens of academic theories, engage with principles of community work, and learn from the experiences of community leaders. The course will draw heavily on students' involvement in service and will weave these together with elements of other academic coursework and future academic/career goals.

The course has a required service-learning component; students are encouraged to utilize current service commitments toward this requirement, though individualized support will be offered to those looking for a service opportunity.  

Those interested in the course should email engage@uw.edu with questions and/or to request an add code.

Paid Undergraduate FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES with UW's Carlson Center

The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is pleased to announce three PAID FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for undergraduate UW students. Through the Carlson Civic Fellowship program, the Carlson Center will hire three Fellows to work at three local non-profits.

The host sites for 2015 Carlson Civic Fellows will be:
- Entre Hermanos / LGBT Latino Public Policy and Community Mobilization Fellow
- International Rescue Committee / Citizenship-Preparation Program Fellow
- Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (“SCIDpda” / IDEA Space: Public Safety Program Fellow


Students selected as Carlson Civic Fellows will commit to working with their community non-profit 10 hours per week from January-June 2015 and will receive a $2,500 stipend for their work.

In addition to their work with their host site, Carlson Civic Fellows will also:
-Participate in a 3-credit (credit/no-credit) Community-Based Leadership (CBL) course offered through the Carlson Center during Winter Quarter.
-Create a Personal Development Plan articulating goals for their time enrolled in the fellowship, and participate in regular advising sessions with a Carlson Center staff member to assess their progress and development.
-Identify personal strengths and leadership styles through structured activities and reflection exercises; integrate this understanding and awareness into service with their community organization.


Brief descriptions of the three fellowship opportunities are below. For a detailed description of each opportunity, more information about Carlson Civic Fellowship components and requirements, and application materials, please visit the Carlson Center website: http://www.washington.edu/carlson/carlson-civic-fellowship-students/.

Applications must be received by Monday, October 20 at 5:00 PM

Questions? Contact Talya Gillman, 206.616.2885 or engage@uw.edu.
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2015 Carlson Civic Fellowship Positions

Entre Hermanos
LGBT Latino Public Policy and Community Mobilization
The Carlson Civic Fellow will help Entre Hermanos strengthen its 2015 legislative social justice agenda, geared towards promoting the health and well-being of the Latino LGBTQ community. The Fellow will participate in information-gathering discussions with various stakeholders; conduct research on community needs and interests; support the development of related Communication strategies to spark community mobilization; engage in direct advocacy activities; assist in the evaluation of the 2015 Legislative Session’s outcomes and recalibration of legislative priorities as needed; and help with early implementation of Entre Hermanos’ social justice agenda, while planning towards the sustainability of the organizations legislative efforts over time.

International Rescue Committee
Citizenship-Preparation Program
The Carlson Civic Fellow will support the IRC in Seattle’s efforts to improve and strengthen its citizenship-preparation programming for the organization’s primary client-base, refugees resettled to the United States. Refugees are eligible for citizenship through naturalization 5 years after their arrival in this country, and IRC in Seattle believes that more refugees would apply for citizenship if they felt confident in their abilities to pass the naturalization test. The Carlson Civic Fellow will evaluate other citizenship preparation courses offered both within King County and across the country, and consult with IRC staff on which best practices could be implemented by the organization. Using this information, the Civic Fellow will design and pilot a pilot citizenship-preparation project – with an eye towards evaluation and program sustainability, and with the dedicated support of IRC staff and volunteers.

Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda)
IDEA Space: Public Safety Program
SCIDpda works to revitalize Seattle’s Chinatown International District neighborhood through economic and community development efforts that are designed to preserve the community’s multi-ethnic culture and heritage. The Carlson Civic Fellow will aid SCIDpda in two programs, addressing issues of public safety and community engagement: 1) The organization’s twice-weekly, evening Neighborhood Block Watch program focuses on crime prevention and ownership of the streets, but has been on hiatus for over a year. The Fellow will work with SCIDpda staff to jumpstart participation in the initiative amongst neighborhood residents, employees, business owners, families and others, propelling community empowerment, efficacy and cohesion. 2) They will also provide valuable strategic, recruitment and logistical support leading up to, and during, the organization’s neighborhood Spring Clean program, taking place in April 2015.

Autumn 2014 Info Sessions for Mary Gates Scholarships

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications.  Mary Gates scholarships provide $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of class year, major or residency status.  Deadlines are coming up soon, so begin the application process, attend an information session, and register for an application workshop.


Information Sessions (two sessions daily; select one):
Sept. 29, 3:30-4:20 p.m. or 4:30-5:20 p.m., rm. MGH 171
Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. or 12:30-1:20 p.m, rm. MGH 171
Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. or 12:30-1:20 p.m., rm. MGH 171

Leadership Application Workshop:
October 7, 4:30-6:20 p.m., rm. MGH 171 (RSVP here)

Research Application Workshops (select one):
Oct. 8, 3:30-5:20 p.m., rm. MGH 258 (RSVP here)
Oct. 14, 4:30-6:20 p.m., rm. MGH 171-E  (RSVP here)

Leadership Deadline:
Monday, Oct. 13, 5:00 p.m.

Research Deadline:

Monday, Oct. 20, 5:00 p.m.

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

Many thanks,
April M. Wilkinson, M.Ed.
Adviser & Program Coordinator

Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity Open House Today!

Come have some snacks and talk to advisers about our programs during our Open House! Every hour, on the hour (1PM, 2PM, and 3PM) we'll have a quick overview of our programs and what they can offer students at every point in their Husky Experience.  In addition, you can join us for any of the specialized workshops below:

Pipeline Information Session, 1:30PM

Conversation with URP Undergraduate Research Leaders, 2:30PM

Pipeline Information Session, 3:30PM

Jumpstart Information Session, 3:30PM

We are located in Mary Gates Hall 171.

Our Programs Include:

Carlson Center at the University of Washington

Jumpstart UW

Pipeline Project at the University of Washington

UW Global Opportunities

Mary Gates Endowment at the University of Washington

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

UW Undergraduate Research Program

University of Washington Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Program

Visit us at http://expd.washington.edu/ for more information!

Applications currently being accepted for the 2014 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award

Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award

Named for one of Seattle’s foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on May 20, 2014.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award, candidates must be enrolled as a junior or senior at the University of Washington during the current academic year and working toward their first baccalaureate degree. The Award is open to students from all three University of Washington campuses.

Deadline and Application Instructions

The application deadline for the 2014 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award is Friday, April 11^th, 2014. Interviews with finalists will occur on Tuesday, April 22^nd. Details about eligibility and complete application instructions can be found on the Carlson Center's website:

http://www.washington.edu/carlson/edward-e-carlson-student-leadership-award/

If you have questions about this award, please email engage@uw.edu, with Carlson Student Leadership Award Question in the subject line.