Huskies on the Hill: "Tuition increases are NOT Acceptable."

Now more than ever, it is critical for students to address their legislators and show that tuition increases are not acceptable. 

The 2015 Washington State Legislative Session has just begun, and the result of the McCleary v. Washington State Supreme Court ruling presents a great possibility of funding cuts for the University of Washington. State support for higher education funding has decreased by over 50% in the last 10 years, which leads to increased tuition that burdens students.

The ASUW Office of Government Relations has organized their annual Huskies on the Hill Lobby Day for Friday, February 6th. Students will travel to Olympia and meet with legislators to advocate for higher education funding. Past successes of Huskies on the Hill led to the 2013-2015 Resident Tuition Freeze, passing of the DREAM Act, and creation of a shared governance system at the UW through college councils.

All are invited to attend Huskies on the Hill! Students are encouraged to share their stories with legislators, discussing how tuition increases would impact them. Food and transportation will be provided, and students can RSVP at tinyurl.com/huskiesonthehill2015.

Email Barrie Sugarman at asuwogr1@uw.edu with any questions.

EVENT: Elect Her!, Nov. 14th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM, HUB 250

Internship Program with Congressman Jim McDermott in Winter 2015

The Office of Congressman Jim McDermott is currently accepting internship applications for part-time internships during the Winter academic quarter. A Congressional internship is a great opportunity for undergraduates to gain valuable workplace experience and learn about the functions of our legislative branch. Below are the details for the internship program in our Seattle office: 

Congressional 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. Please include the following within your application packet: 

1. Cover letter explaining your interest; 

2. A current resume including 2 references; and, 

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

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

Jacob Isenberg 

Office of Congressman Jim McDermott 1

809 7th Ave Ste 1212 

Seattle WA 98101 

Fax: (206) 553-7170 Email: Jacob.isenberg@mail.house.gov

Fall 2014 Internship with Offices of Congressman Dave Reichert

The Washington, D.C. and Issaquah offices of Congressman Dave Reichert are excited to announce that they are now accepting fall internship applications. Congressional interns are an integral part of our office, working on the front lines of constituent services.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge on the inner workings of the federal government. Internship responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching constituent requests, drafting correspondence, constituent outreach, keeping up to date on local and national issues, and data entry.  There are also opportunities for long-term research and outreach projects.

They are looking for applicants interested in government, law, public policy, or social sciences. A competitive candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

The fall, unpaid internships can be extended into the spring. They offer flexible scheduling for students. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact Joshua Hazard at 425-677-7414 or Josh.Hazard@mail.house.gov.


http://reichert.house.gov/

Congressional Internship Opportunity with Congressman Suzan DelBene

Congressional Internship Opportunity in the Bothell or Mount Vernon District Offices of

U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene seeks motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented, part-time interns to serve in her district office in Bothell.

-Enthusiastic self-starters interested in learning about the inner workings of a congressional district office are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to serve the community, excellent communication skills, and thrives in a team environment.

-This unpaid internship is a great learning experience for college students interested in gaining real-world experience in public service. Interns provide administrative support, work on special issue-based projects, and are offered the opportunity to attend meetings and briefings throughout the district. Interns have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of how a Congressional office provides constituent services and interacts with the community.

-Residents of the 1st Congressional District are encouraged to apply but you need not reside in the district to be an intern.  

-Hours are flexible, but a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week is preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply through our website at http://delbene.house.gov/serving-you/internships

For more information please contact Patrick Hogan at patrick.hogan@mail.house.gov or 425-485-0085. 

Summer Internship with Dave Reichert Office

The Washington, D.C. and Issaquah offices of Congressman Dave Reichert are excited to announce that they are accepting summer internship applications. Congressional interns are an integral part of their office, working on the front lines of constituent services.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge on the inner workings of the federal government. Internship responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching constituent requests, drafting correspondence, constituent outreach, keeping up to date on local and national issues, and data entry.  There are also opportunities for long-term research and outreach projects.

 

They are looking for applicants interested in government, law, public policy, or social sciences. A competitive candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

 

Summer, unpaid internships can be extended into the fall. They offer flexible scheduling for students. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact Joshua Hazard at 425-677-7414 or Josh.Hazard@mail.house.gov.

Internship Opportunities - Office of Rep. McDermott

The Office of Rep. Jim McDermott is seeking additional applicants for spring quarter internship program. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining some hands-on experience and learning more about Congress, government affairs, and/or local politics.

Any students interested in applying should submit their applications as soon as possible. Please find more information at our Internships website: http://mcdermott.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=17.

Colin J. Bartz-Overman
Office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-07)
1809 7th Ave #1212
Seattle, WA 98101-1399
(206) 553-7170

www.house.gov/mcdermott