2008 Graduation Celebration Information

10th Annual Political Science Convocation

Celebrating the Graduation of Students Earning Degrees in Political Science from Summer 2007 to Summer 2008

When: Friday, June 13, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The doors will open at 10am. Graduates must go to the check-in tables by 10:40am.

Where: Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom. Campus Map

How to Register:
Registration is via Catalyst from May 5 to May 25 at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/polsadvc/54486.

Ordering Parking Permits and Regalia:
Between May 5 and May 25, go to http://depts.washington.edu/commence/ to order regalia (cap and gown) and parking permits.

Disability Accommodations:
Requests for special seating needs must be made at the time of Convocation registration. American Sign Language interpreters will translate for the hearing impaired. For additional information about disability accommodations, contact the Office of the ADA coordinator at least ten days in advance of the event at (206) 543-6450 (voice); (206) 543-6452 (TDD); (206) 685-3885 (FAX); access@u.washington.edu (e-mail).

QUESTIONS: Contact Political Science Advising at 206-543-1824 or polsadvc@u.washington.edu.

University of Washington Commencement
Saturday, June 14th, 1:30pm

For information about the university-wide commencement in Husky Stadium, go to http://depts.washington.edu/commence/. Also use this site to register to participate in commencement, order graduation reglia (cap and gown), and purchase campus parking permits during the week of June 9.

To participate in BOTH the Political Science Convocation and the UW Commencement, you must separately register for EACH event.

Be a Student Speaker at the Political Science Convocation
To apply, submit a draft speech by Monday, May 19

Among the highlights of the Political Science Department’s Convocation are the speeches given by student speakers. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences with your fellow graduates as you reflect on your undergraduate career at the University of Washington and your studies in political science. What and/or who has inspired and challenged you? What were some of the moments and experiences that, looking back, had a profound influence on you? What are some of the values that guide you into your future?

Speeches are to be about five minutes and broad enough to appeal to a diverse audience of fellow students, family, and friends. You can relate an anecdote or share your feelings and reflections as you prepare for the future beyond undergraduate study.

If you are interested in becoming one of our convocation student speakers, please e-mail us a draft of what you would like to present by Monday, May 19th. We will choose the speakers by May 22nd and we will work with the selected students to finalize their speeches by May 29 so there is time to practice before speaking in front of an audience.

We hope to hear from you. If you have questions, please contact Political Science Advising at polsadvc@u.washington.edu or 206-543-1824.

Sharon Redeker Award for Public Service
Self-Nomination Deadline: Thursday, May 22, by 4:30pm

The Sharon Redeker Award for Public Service is named for the department's longtime Undergraduate Program Director and recognizes the achievements of graduating Political Science seniors who have performed exceptional service in internships, service learning and/or other forms of public service during their time at the University of Washington.

We are currently accepting self-nominations for this award. Recent autumn and winter graduates and spring and summer graduating seniors who demonstrated exceptional performance while undertaking an internship, participating in service learning, or applying their political science background to volunteer public service are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is Thursday, May 22, by 4:30pm. To apply, prepare the following materials:
• Personal statement detailing your public service. Be sure to reference the professors who supervised you in internships or service learning.
• Resume, including your address, phone number and email address
• Copy of an academic paper that you wrote that is related to your public service activity.

Applications can be delivered to Professor Mercer's mailbox at Gowen 101 or mailed to
Professor Jonathan Mercer
Political Science Department
Box 353530
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3530

We expect to notify applicants of the results by June 2. The Redeker Award for Public Service will be presented to the recipient at the Political Science Convocation on Friday, June 13.