Women in Leadership series from CoMotion

Spring Forward with Women Leaders Event Series:

The Spring Forward with Women Leaders event series grows out of our region's collective commitment to do better on topics such as gender pay equity, diversity and inclusion in leadership and in technical and STEM-based fields, entrepreneurship and investing.

The Spring Forward with Women Leaders series is presented as a joint effort of Ada Developers Academy, Artemis Connection, Cambia Grove, CoMotion, Galvanize Seattle, the Washington State Department of Commerce and Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA).

Presented with support from Series Sponsors Women’s Funding Alliance and 100% Talent.

All events in the series are free and open to the public. https://www.cambiagrove.com/spring-forward-women-leaders-2016

·         Equity Programs that Work and How to Build One (For You and Your Company)

·         For Company Leaders and CEOs: Increasing Gender Diversity

·         Speed Mentoring for Women in Tech

·         Getting On Board(s)

·         Keynote Address and Speed Networking Hour

·         Moonshots and the Health Care & Tech Industries

·         User Generated Content (Audience Choice)

·         Spring Forward Battle Decks Tournament

Series begin on March 10^th with “Equity Programs That Work and How To Build One (For You or Your Company)”

For full event details click here: https://www.cambiagrove.com/spring-forward-women-leaders-2016

Fundamentals for Startups Friday workshop by CoMotion

The CoMotion Incubator in partnership with the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC) bring you the workshop series, Fundamentals for Startups Fridays!The topics for this Friday, 3/4: IP with Jennifer Fan and Patents with Alex Kong & Lauren Mitchell.  Local entrepreneurs and law and business students from the ELC will provide special hands-on training, guidance, and answer questions on topics as they relate to your innovations.

Jennifer Fan is a lecturer and Managing Director for the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Before joining the faculty, she was a senior associate in the corporate securities group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Professor Fan was also the inaugural director of the Pro Bono Program of the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law at Stanford Law School.

As usual, networking begins at 12:00 p.m. and the lecture will start at 12:15. Food and refreshments will be provided, so don't miss out! Be sure to register here.

Can’t wait to see you!

Communicating with Faculty - A Workshop for International Graduate and Professional Students

Thursday, February 4th, 2016, 11:45am - 1:15pm
@ HUB 334

Description:

This workshop features a panel of faculty members (from science, engineering and social science) and international students (from science, engineering, social science, and humanities) who are going to share experiences and techniques for communicating, which will help international graduate students learn multiple perspectives to develop their own communication strategies for classroom participation as well as 1-on-1 meetings.

This event is co-sponsored by Core Programs at the Graduate School, FIUTS and GPSS.

Free refreshments provided!

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/148482642196285/
Graduate School Calendar: http://www.grad.washington.edu/events/#/?i=1

Become a New Instructor for ASUW Experimental College

The ASUW Experimental College (ExCo) was established in 1968 by a group of
University of Washington students. It was their vision to offer fun,
non-credit classes for University of Washington students and Seattle
community members. Today, the Experimental College is the largest-known
student organization of its kind.

We are more than excited that to let you know that we are *HIRING FOR NEW
INSTRUCTORS!!* We make sure you have enough flexibility for time, location,
rates, and topic you want to teach. Teachers don't have to have an advanced
degree; just experience and passion for their subject. We are looking for
teachers with experience in all areas, but especially writing,
theatre/film, visual arts, software, technology, and cooking.

*Check out our "Teach" page for more information on how to apply*:
https://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/teach/. The application for the new
course proposal is technically due on Jan 8th, Friday but we can extend the
deadline to Jan 11th, Monday.

For more information in general, please visit our site: exco.org 

Winter Quarter Mindfulness Meditation Offerings at Hall Health

Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves cultivating attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner. The benefits of mindfulness meditation have been widely studied and include alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, increasing capacity for attention and concentration, improving self-esteem, and enhancing resilience to stress. This group offered at Hall Health will introduce key concepts and provide instruction in the practice of mindfulness meditation. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Participants will be provided with materials, instruction and support for building and sustaining a meditation practice.

Winter quarter sections:
Tuesdays 9:30-11am, January 26th – March 15th
Wednesdays 4- 5:30pm, January 27th – March 16th

If you would like to enroll, please contact the Karin Rogers, LICSW, at 206-221-2444 or korogers@uw.edu to set up a brief initial assessment appointment. If you have questions about the content or material covered, e-mail or phone the group leader, Meghann Gerber, PsyD, at (206) 221-7941 or meghanng@uw.edu.

Recruitment for FYP Student Leadership Positions - Now Open!

First Year Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Orientation Leader (OL) student positions!  

The FIG program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle undergraduates with strong organizational skills (i.e., not over-committed), and a genuine interest in working with freshmen as they face the challenges and opportunities presented to them as new students.   For more information please attend one of our information sessions listed below or email figs@uw.edu.

Orientation Leaders play a vital role in the orientation process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more. Orientation Leaders work during summer quarter and are paid 30-40/hrs per week.   Please email us at uwao@uw.edu or come to one of the information sessions below with any questions.

Leadership in FYP Workshops:  (All workshops will be held in MGH 120)

• Tuesday 1/5 – 2:30pm
• Thursday 1/7 – 3:30pm
• Monday 1/11 – 11:30am
• Wednesday 1/13 – 3:30pm
• Friday 1/30 – 2:30pm

Applications are available online at fyp.washington.edu/apply.  The application deadline is Tuesday, January 19^th by 8:00am.

Employer Mock Interview Event - January 13th, 2016

Are you nervous about interviews? Not sure how to approach the interview process? No worries, we are here to help! If you’ve already attended the Career Center’s Interviewing Getting Started workshop and Interviewing Lab, the next best way for undergraduate students of all majors to prepare is through practicing with an employer! Sign up for the chance to put your interviewing skills into action by practicing with and receiving feedback from a Husky-friendly employer.

The Employer Mock Interview on January 13th, 2016 is an hour long session, taking place in the Career Center. Students will have the opportunity to practice general interview skills with employers in an interview setting. Employers will be asking general interview questions to a group of 3-4 students for 40-minutes following by a 20 minute debriefing. Don't miss out on this opportunity! 

There are two sessions available, and seats are very limited (One slot per student ONLY). Please register for a spot by submitting your resume in Catalyst and we will send you a confirmation within 2-3 days.

Register for Session One (Jan 13^th, 4:30pm-5:30pm): https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/chend3/36894

Register for Session Two (Jan 13^th, 5:40pm-6:40pm): https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/chend3/36896 

Questions? Please email Donna at ccsevent@uw.edu or call 206-543-0535.

Looking for Study Space?

UW-IT wants to remind you about SpaceScout: a web and mobile app that helps you find what you need in a study space, and includes the ability to rate and review spaces, and invite study partners to a space. Check it out at http://spacescout.uw.edu on your browser or smartphone. End the quarter successfully and find the perfect place to study!

Social Challenges Group

Overcoming Social Challenges: a therapy group at Hall Health for people who want to reduce social anxiety and make better connections with others

Do you:

° Struggle in social situations?

° Feel awkward or uncomfortable when trying to meet or talk to people?

° Avoid activities or miss out on opportunities due to fears about having to “be social”? 

Overcoming Social Challenges is a therapy group for  those who would like to feel less anxious and more confident in social environments.  We focus on forging new connections and enhancing one’s level of comfort in the presence of others.

When: Wednesdays 2 – 3:30 pm

Where: Mental Health Clinic at Hall Health

Who: Led by Treg Isaacson, LMHC and Meghann Gerber, PsyD

For more information or to schedule an initial screening appointment, contact Meghann meghanng@uw.edu  or Treg (206) 221-7983

Title IX Panel November 16

UW students: You’re invited to attend a Know Your Title IX Team panel! 

Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It aims to protect women, men and gender non-conforming students from sex-based discrimination, harassment or violence.

This event is your opportunity to meet and hear from University staff working in the areas of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, harassment and domestic violence and to share your ideas and concerns.  Snacks will be provided.  

What: Know Your Title IX Team panel

When: Monday, November 16, 4-6 p.m.

Where: HUB 145

Panelists:

Melissa Tumas, Training & Education Coordinator, Health & Wellness

Dana Cuomo, Health & Wellness Advocate, Health & Wellness

Natalie Dolci, Victim Advocate, UWPD

Matt Sullivan, Investigator, Community Standards & Student Conduct

Amanda Paye, Title IX Coordinator

Campus Sustainability Fund Brainstorming Workshop

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) will be hosting a Brainstorming Workshop on November 12th from 5-7pm in HUB Room 145. Our goal is to engage the campus community in brainstorming the sustainability improvements we want to see at UW, and moreover, to empower students to make an impact by applying for a grant and starting their own project! This event will provide students and faculty with a background on the CSF's history and operations, a Q&A panel with active CSF project groups, and stimulating small and large group discussions on potential sustainability projects. (Also there will be snacks/drinks and free CSF merchandise!) All students and faculty are encouraged to attend no matter their department or current experience with sustainability work. We would sincerely appreciate if you could pass on this information along with the attached flyer to your students. Please email any questions or concerns to me at uwcsf@uw.edu.

Useful links--

Workshop Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/551343488348679/ 

CSF website: https://csf.uw.edu/ 

CSF newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/5oSSr

Global Health Minor Info Session this Thursday 10/29 @ 3pm!

Global Health Minor Information Session

Thursday, October 29^th, 2015

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Raitt Hall, Room 229

Interested in Global Health? The Global Health Minor is interdisciplinary and designed to complement ANY MAJOR!

·         Learn about major problems and policy issues in global health

·         Explore transnational responses to health problems, including health systems

·         Discuss historical, political, social, environmental, and economic determinants of adverse health in developing countries and low-resource settings in rich countries

This is your opportunity to learn more about the minor’s requirements and get any questions you may have answered. We will provide you with useful handouts and talk you through the requirements of the minor for the first part of the meeting, and will have time to talk to individual students at the end of the session.

We look forward to meeting you!

Applications open for the 2015-2016 Husky Leadership Certificate cohort!

Applications are now open for the 2015-16 Husky Leadership Certificate cohort. Through the  Husky Leadership Certificate (HLC), students identify, articulate, and demonstrate their leadership growth and accomplishments. Students create a leadership e-portfolio, and are matched with a mentor who helps the student reflect upon and give voice to their leadership development. Students must be a junior or senior to be considered.
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. Applicants will be notified by mid-November if they have been selected for the cohort, and will then be matched with a mentor. All HLC students are required to take a 1-credit winter quarter course (available in an in-person environment or online) to support their portfolio development process. 
Please consider this unique opportunity for yourself and spread the word to other students who may be interested.

Apply now to be a part of the 2015-16 Husky Leadership Certificate cohort!

For more information about the Husky Leadership Certificate, please visit the Husky Leadership Initiative website.

Volunteer Opportunity - Language & Culture

Do you want to become involved in an international community?

Would you like to practice your foreign language skills or develop cross-cultural experience?

Volunteer with the Language Exchange Program!

The UW International and English Language Programs (UW IELP) is a program which provides English language instruction to international students from a variety of nations/across the globe! We work hard to connect our students with the UW community and others in the greater Seattle area.

We offer 3 great volunteer opportunities to develop global citizenship, improve language skills, and connect people!

Conversation Partner

We match IELP students with students, faculty, staff, and alumni of UW to participate in a language exchange. A pair can either spend half the time speaking in English and the other in a language of their choice, or speak the whole time in English – what we call a “cultural exchange”. The majority of our students speak Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. We also have many participants who are not learning another language but wish to gain insight into a different culture and meet others.

This is an excellent opportunity to make new friends, learn, practice another language, and share culture.

Classroom Volunteer

These volunteers attend an IELP class once a week to assist teachers by providing conversation practice. This is a great opportunity to familiarize oneself with teaching English as a second language and classroom learning.

Activities and Events

All volunteers will be regularly invited to attend activities and events (such as ice-skating, a tour at the Ballard Locks, or bowling at the HUB) throughout the quarter.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please sign up online at  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/langex/279133

For more information, please use this link: http://www.ielp.uw.edu/student-life/activities/language-exchange/

Invitation to Q Center Welcome Luncheon - October 2nd

Fall Quarter 2015 Groups at Hall Health - DBT Skills; Procrastination/Perfectionism; Mindfulness for Anxiety; Mindfulness for Beginners; Mindfulness Meditation Follow-up; Overcoming Social Challenges; Sober Support Group; Mindfulness for Healthy Living

Hall Health Mental Health

Fall Quarter Groups 2015

1. DBT Skills Group: (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group). Mondays from 1:30-3:00 pm. Starting Monday, October 5, 2015. Ten weeks. Learn how to increase self-awareness, build relationship skills, manage crisis situations, and better control your emotions. Open to clients referred by their Hall Health Mental Health Clinic providers. Co-facilitated by Treg Isaacson, MA (221-7983) and Chia-Wen Moon, LMHC (543-3213).

2. Procrastination/Perfectionism Group: Two Sections - Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. and Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:20 am. Ongoing. This is group for folks who struggle with procrastinating and being perfectionist. Learn how to be less anxious about being anxious, which includes seeing clearly that there is no need to avoid experiencing anxiety. Facilitator: Ricardo Hidalgo, LMHC. Info at: 206-543-5030, option #4 or via email at rhidalgo@uw.edu .

3. A Mindful Approach to Anxiety: Tuesdays 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Starting October 13, 2015. Eight weeks. Explore common signs of anxiety and learn how to approach the anxiety in your life and situations you tend to avoid. If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact co-facilitators Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu, or Chia-Wen Moon at chiawen@uw.edu.

4.    Beginning Mindfulness Meditation Groups: Two sections – Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:00 starting October 20, 2015; and Wednesdays 4:00 to 5:30 am starting October 21, 2015.  Eight weeks.  Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves cultivating attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner. The benefits of mindfulness meditation have been widely studied and include alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, increasing capacity for attention and concentration, improving self-esteem, enhancing resilience to stress.  No prior knowledge or experience is required. Participants will be provided with materials, instruction and support for building and sustaining a meditation practice.  To enroll contact the Mental Health Clinic at (206) 543-5030 option #4.  For questions e-mail or phone the group facilitator, Meghann Gerber, Psy.D.: (206) 221-7941;  meghanng@uw.edu

5.    Mindfulness Meditation Follow-up Groups: Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon  to 1:00 pm.  Starting October 14, 2015 and October 15, 2015 respectively.  Ongoing.  For those who are already familiar with mindfulness meditation and want to continue in an open, ongoing, weekly group.  An 8-week commitment is recommended.  Facilitated by Meghann Gerber, PsyD. Contact Meghann at 206-543-5030 option #4. 

6.  Overcoming Social Challenges: Wednesdays 2:00 to 3:30 pm.  Starting September 30, 2015.  If you're interested in the group or have questions, please contact one of the co-facilitators: Treg Isaacson, MA (221-7983) or Meghann Gerber, Psy.D.: (206) 221-7941.

7. Sober Support Group: Fridays 3:00 to 4:30 pm.  Starting October 23, 2015. This is a therapy group for people who want support maintaining their recovery from alcohol and drugs.  If you're interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group facilitator, Rachel Gerken, LMHC, at rsgerken@uw.edu or call 206-543-5030, option #4.

8. Mindfulness for Healthy Living Group: Thursdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Starting October 15, 2015. This is a therapy group for people who want to change maladaptive behavior patterns and/or learn to manage stressors and improve life balance. The focus will be primarily on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices aimed at learning and practicing skills for healthy everyday living. If you're interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group co-facilitators, Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW, at ryliw@uw.edu or Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu or call 206-543-5030, option #4.

Cost of all groups: $57 per session ($40 No Show Fee without 24 hour notice). Insurance may cover fees, please check with your insurance carrier.

Where: Mental Health Clinic, Hall Health Center, 3^rd Floor.

Register, get information, or ask questions at 206-543-5030, option #4 for any and all groups.

Go to http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/content/clinics/mental-health/group-therapy-support-groups for more information about our groups.

Mindfulness for Healthy Living Group in Hall Health

GROUP: Mindfulness for Healthy Living

Logistics:

Location: Hall Health Center

Start date: October 15 – December 10

Time: Thursdays, 1:00- 2:30 p.m.

Frequency/duration: Weekly, 8-week series

**Insurance accepted**

Here is to how to refer to the group:

If someone is interested in group, please have them contact either Ryli Webster or Carey DeMartini by phone at 206-543-5030 or e-mail at ryliw@uw.edu OR careyd4@uw.edu

Group screening is required prior to attendance.

Here is more information about the group:

Goals/outcomes:

·         Develop awareness of stressors and emotions and learn new ways to respond rather than react to them.

·         Learn how to tolerate discomfort and practice skills for relating to challenging emotional and physical experiences.

·         Engage a mindful approach toward yourself and your experiences and learn tools that support healthy living.

·         Experience greater self-compassion, health and overall well-being.

Target audience:

·         For people who are interested in learning tools to manage life stressors and improve life balance

·         For people who want to change maladaptive behavior patterns and are living with issues related to stress, anxiety, physical health, substance use, sleep, eating and compulsive behaviors.

Purpose/background:

This group draws from several evidence-based mindfulness approaches, such as Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), self-directed neuroplasticity, and yoga.

Group content:

Group sessions will focus primarily on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices aimed at learning and practicing skills for healthy everyday living.

Summer GRE Prep - UW Womens Center

GRE and Basic Math Refresher Classes (Express Series)

July 25th, 26th, August 1st, 2nd

BMR: 9:00AM-11:00AM

GRE:11:00AM-2:00PM

GRE and Basic Math Refresher Classes  (August Series)

August 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Classes hosted on August 9th and 16th will be in Savery 168

Classes hosted on August 23rd and 30th will be in Savery 130

BMR: 9:00AM-11:00AM

GRE: 11:00AM-2:00PM

Online Registration Link: https://apm.activecommunities.com/uwwomenscenter/Activity_Search

AccessSTEM Recruiting Students

AccessSTEM, a National Science Foundation-funded project here at the University of Washington, is recruiting students with disabilities who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Students who join AccessSTEM can apply for funding to support:

•   Research internships on campus
•   Industry internships
•   STEM tutors
•   Travel & registration for conferences

The project also helps students FIND internships and develop job-seeking skills. Mentoring and social events are available to all participants.

Interested students can set an appointment to fill out an application at the AccessSTEM office, or fill out the application located here: http://www.washington.edu/doit/sites/default/files/atoms/files/AccessSTEM-Team-Application.pdf

For more information, contact:
Scott Bellman swb3@uw.edu
206-685-6222
206-685-3648(TTY)

Student Experiences with Unstable Housing

I am a graduate student in the School of Social Work and I'm working with the Health & Wellness office to identify and better support students at our university who are experiencing unstable housing situations.  It's pretty short and should take less than 10 minutes to complete--I know it's a busy time of the quarter.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rankinlf/270550