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July 24, 2018

SPL Volunteer Opportunity for Homework Help

Homework Help volunteer opportunities at The Seattle Public Library – apply by July 25th! The Seattle Public Library is seeking Homework Help volunteers who have a passion for helping elementary, middle and high school students succeed in school. Our dedicated volunteers enable children and teens to develop literacy and math skills, understand homework assignments and…


June 7, 2018

API Chaya is Hiring

We are an organization serving Asian, Pacific Islander and South Asian survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and survivors of human trafficking from all communities, as well as victims of general crimes. We work with immigrants and refugees, young people, LGBTQ, faith-based, and various ethnic and cultural groups towards developing long-term solutions to end violence…


March 29, 2018

Pre-Health Mentorship Networking Night

Want to know more about medical school or medicine? Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine is hosting a Mentorship Networking Event with the Latino Medical Student Association! Come stop by for a relaxed chat with the UW medical students & professionals! Various medical fields will be represented, including; medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. This event is intended to…


March 28, 2018

Upcoming Race and Equity in Education for Undergrads

  Amplifying Student Voices: Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion in Education is a Seed Grant sponsored event on May 5, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM  that builds on the work that began at the Robinson Center’s Equity Summit in February 2017. In response to requests from youth in our community, this event is an opportunity for high…


“Dinealogue” dinner conversation series: Apply now!

Dear Students, We believe that now, more than ever, we must engage in dialogue with people who have different beliefs in order to broaden our perspectives and generate understanding and empathy.  The Dinealogue series was created for this reason. We invite you to apply to be part of a lively and intimate conversation on current…


March 26, 2018

Chinese Culture Talk Series – Chinese Tea

Culture Talk Series-Chinese Tea March 28 @ 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm, HUB 214 Tea Art and Culture of China Join senior tea artist Yin Na as she speaks on the Tea Art and Culture of China. Yin Na is a tea expert and cultural educator visiting the Seattle area from the city of Chongqing. She is…


Brown Bag on March 30: Heather Feldner

Please join us for our first Disability Studies Brown Bag talk of Spring 2018! Title: “Multidisciplinary Technology Curriculum Design  for Infusing DS Content into Science and Engineering Communities” Presenter:  Dr. Heather Feldner, postdoctoral research fellow in the University of Washington’s Department of Mechanical Engineering Date/Time:  March 30, 12pm Location: D Center (MGH 024) Abstract: The…


Ocean in Our Blood; a Pacific Poetry Reading

Attend the Pacific Poetry Reading that will be happening the second Monday of Spring quarter. There will be two guest Pacific Islander scholars and poets, who will be visiting from UH Manoa and doing a poetry reading at the Intellectual House.  The event is listed on the events calendar page and the event facebook page.


March 16, 2018

CVP Tour Guide Application is now live

The Office of Admissions is now hiring campus tour guides! Now is your chance to join the UW Campus Visit Program and become a part of the team that represents our university to over 37,000 visitors every year. We are looking for a strong cohort of undergraduate students (freshman through juniors) who are passionate about…


March 9, 2018

Queer Student Commission Newsletter

QSC Newsletter Week 10 | Winter 2018 Welcome to Week 10! This is our last newsletter for the quarter. Thank you to everyone who came out and made our events a huge success, from the QSC Ball to the Bi Panel. Also thank you to everyone who worked with us on our advocacy with the IMA in…



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