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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 UW's Cultural Harvest Program, a student storytelling initiative centered on culture, identity, memory, community, and food:Our upcoming Cultural Harvest End-of-Year Event will take place on May 21, 2026, from 2:30–5:00 PM in HUB 340. The event celebrates UNESCO’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development and features the Cultural Harvest showcase, with prizes of $500 / $300 / $200 / $200.Students…
From the Department of Biology: Summer 2026 Quarter Offerings – Open to nonmajors at this timeBIOL 126 – Introduction to Conservation Biology (5 cr)This is an online asynchronous class taught by Dr. Berry Brosi that will explore concepts in biological diversity; threats to biological diversity; approaches to reversing those threats; and critique of conservation interventions in the cultural context of colonialism BIOL 350 – Foundations of Physiology (4 cr)– Requires BIOL 220…
From the School of Art + Art History + Design:DESIGN 208 Survey of Design HistoryFull-term Summer 2026M / W 9:40-11:50Taught by Prof Dominic Muren Top 8 Reasons you may want to take Design 208 this summer:• Summer DES 208 is open to non-majors across the University.• Design is so much more than what professionals in the western world since the industrial revolution have called “design”.• Learn how to prepare yourself for our current AI disruption moment by…
From the School of Public Health:Interested in a Master of Public Health, Global Health program? Join us for an information session to learn about our program mission, working in the global health field, curriculum and admissions requirements. This program provides the opportunity to learn programming, policies, and outcomes in global health, actively engaging in efforts to improve health as global citizens. Please review our website …
From the UW Journal of Political Science:Hello Political Science Community, The University of Washington Journal of Political Science (UWJPS) is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Full job descriptions and the application forms can be found in the links below: Media Assistant Outreach Coordinator Public Relations Director
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…