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Tuesday October 27, 2015 | 5:30 pm | William Gates Hall, Room 207
Light Refreshments Provided
What?
Come celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, where we will be
discussing the Sustainable Development Goals and how local organizations are
supporting them. Featuring panelists from Landesa, VillageReach, Water1st,
and UNICEF, as well as a speaker from our National Bureau.
Where?
University of Washington
HUB 332
4001 E Stevens Way NE
Seattle, WA 98195
The HUB is located on upper campus. Allen Library is to the west, the
Communications Building is to the north, and Stevens Way NE runs along the
east side of the HUB. Hall Health and the UW Club are located across Stevens
Way to the east.
When?
Friday, October 23rd, 7:00PM - 9:30PM
There is no cost for this event, but donations are welcome.
Your gift to United Nations Association - Greater Seattle Chapter encourages
active civic participation concerning the most important social and economic
issues facing...
The Morris & Stewart Udall Scholarship offer current college students an opportunity to share that commitment with others, next work with professional in the field and receive up to $5,000 for academic expenses. The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The Udall is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree full time during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Applicants for the Udall...
Read moreLearn more about the English Department's long-running (since 1986!) SPRING QUARTER IN LONDON program.
Information Session: Friday, October 16, 3:30-4:30pm in Thompson Hall 211
Students of all disciplines are welcome to apply.
Application deadline: November 13, 2015
Disability Studies Meets Education…and Pizza!
When: Friday, Oct. 16 from 12-2:30 pm
Where: MGH 024 (the D Center)
Details:
Sponsors:
The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is looking for a few good students to serve as volunteers during the Scholarship and Fellowship Fair on Thursday, October 29, 2015 during variable times between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 pm. The event will be held in Commons, Mary Gates Hall. We are looking for individuals to serve in the following capacities:
To see specific times and to sign up, please go to the following URL link -- https://expo.uw.edu/...
Read moreAre you a potential Truman Scholar? If you want to be a change agent, improving the ways government, nonprofit organization or educational institution serve the public – this may be a scholarship of interest to you.
The Harry S. Truman offer a great opportunity to students actively involved in leadership on their campus and in their communities to receive awards up to $30,000. The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2016 and August 2017 and who wish to pursue graduate school in preparation for work in government and public service.
Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:
Campus Application Deadline: November 13, 2015 -- Application can be found at...
Read moreThe Department of Global Health
Presenting a Special Guest Lecture:
"Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law in South Africa - Problems and Perils at 21"
The Honorable Edwin Cameron, LLB
Justice, Constitutional Court of South Africa
Monday, October 12, 2015
7 - 8 pm
Kane Hall, Room 130
University of Washington
About
Justice Cameron will describe his country's transition 21 years ago, after a deep history of racial injustice, to constitutional democracy aspiring to non-racialism, equality, dignity and social justice. His personal narrative will recount the difficulties of crime, corruption, healthcare and institutional malfunction that confront the young democracy, but also the solid material achievements and ambitious aspirations of the world's most progressive Constitution.
This event is free and all are welcome to attend!
Sponsors
Department of Global Health, Center for AIDS...
Read moreEvents this week include two opportunities to see human rights activist Justice Edwin Cameron of the Constitutional Court of South Africa: the inaugural seminar from our global environmental change center (CHanGE) featuring Ron Sims; and an information session on KUSKAYA, a one-year fellowship in Peru for graduate and post-doctoral students.
For more information on news, events, and funding opportunities, visit our website!
Featured Events | Opportunities
Featured EventsMonday
"Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law in South Africa - Problems and Perils at 21"
Monday, October 12, 2015, 7 – 8 p.m.
Kane Hall, Room 130
Speaker: Justice Edwin Cameron, Constitutional Court of South...
Read moreThe Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications. Mary Gates scholarships provide up to $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for up to two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research/scholarly activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of campus, class year, academic major or residency status.
Join us for an upcoming application writing workshop! These workshops provide students with the opportunity to both give and receive feedback on their scholarship essays. All students are invited to attend. Please bring a draft of your essay to share.
Leadership Application Workshop:
Monday, Oct. 12 at 4:00-5:50 PM in MGH 171...
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