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 Washington State Legislative Internship Program (WSLIP) Information Sessions on May 6 and 7  Meet the coordinators who run the application process and the program in Olympia! In-person Information Sessions at UWAll meet in Smith 40A (ground floor in the corridor between Smith and Gowen Halls) Click here to register Registration is optional, but students who register will be sent a reminder. …
From LSJ:   Dear UW students, Thinking about summer? The Law, Societies, and Justice Department has a few options during A-term that could be a great fit! Each course if 5 credits, taught synchronously online, and fulfills the Social Sciences Areas of Inquiry. There are no enrollment restrictions! LSJ 321, Human Rights Law in Culture and PracticeDescription: Introduces the complexities of issues surrounding human rights. Examines human rights concerns…
Social Media Manager - INTERNSHIP July 2026 - December 2026 The Alternative Mobile Services Association (AMSA) is seeking a self-starter with proven communication skills to coordinate and expand social media footprint for the Alternative Mobile Services Association. The remote position is for 16 hours per week on a flexible schedule.  The Social Media Manager develops and coordinates social media accounts and content for AMSA with mobile crisis teams, and stakeholder…
From CIRCLE:  The CIRCLE Student Advisory Board (SAB) is recruiting volunteer members for 2026–2027. Interested in making a difference in the international student community? We invite students who want to share their voice and help shape CIRCLE programs while building leadership and teamwork skills. As a SAB member, students will: Represent international student perspectivesHelp shape CIRCLE initiativesBuild leadership and communication skillsGain team-based, cross-cultural…
From the Program on the Environment:   The new Minor in Sustainability and Environmental Justice (SEJ) has been approved and open to all majors with ENVIR 200 serving as the initial core requirement.  For additional details on this interdisciplinary minor learning experience including options for completing capstone requirement please visit here https://envstudies.uw.edu/students/minor-in-sustainability-and-environmental-justice/. ENVIR 200…
Colleagues, From the School of Pharmacy:  Autumn courses for those exploring health, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical sciences.  PHARM 301 Medications and Health: It's Not All About Drugs (3) SSc/NScExplore how medications fit into overall health and healthcare. Learn about drug development, how medications work, and careers in health sciences—especially pharmacy. Accessible to all students. PHRMSC 313 Drug Disposition and Delivery (3) NSc
From the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards:  What: Join Scholarship Advisors to prepare for next year's scholarshipsWhy: Our #1 piece of advice is to start early! Let’s talk through what it means to be an active and engaged student and how best to highlight those qualities in an application. At the session you will learn about upcoming opportunities as well as some ideas for strategic preparation for the future-including graduate school funding, funding to go…
From the NextGen Civic Leaders Corps:  Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?NextGen Civic Leader Corps, the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, and the Othello-UW Commons are excited to invite you to the Spring Quarter Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing…
From the WECARE (Women Empowerment through Collaboration, Awareness & Resources for Education) RSO:Hello Huskies!Are you passionate about women’s health and interested in making a real impact on campus and beyond? WECARE (Women Empowerment through Collaboration, Awareness & Resources for Education) is a student organization focused on expanding access to women’s health resources, raising awareness, and supporting communities both locally and globally.Through our initiatives, we’ve…
From ASUW SARVA: Survivors and The StarsJoin LiveWell and the UW Planetarium for a special gathering designed for survivors of sexual violence on Thursday, April 23, from 4 - 5 p.m. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or simply someone who believes in the power of community and care, you are welcome to join us for this evening! Please RSVP by April 22nd More info below!Stories are one of the oldest ways humans have sought to understand themselves and the world. The stories we tell…
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