Monthly Archives: October 2016
Turan Kayaoglu Joins Prestigious Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau
Turan Kayaoglu, Professor of International Relations and UW Tacoma’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, has been selected to join the 2017 roster of Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau. Humanities Washington recruits speakers from across the state to spark “conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, to nurture thoughtful and engaged communities across our state.” Bureau speakers are selected for their expertise as well as talent for inspirational talks.
Turan’s talk focuses on slavery, civil rights, and post 9/11 anxieties. Entitled American Muslims: History, Culture, and Politics, he discusses how American Muslims’ experiences in the US provide a perspective for understanding our country. Turan joins many other experts with national and international reputations, including UW Tacoma faculty member Natalie Jolly.
Check out the Sp
eaker Bureau’s full list of speakers. Any nonprofit organization can request a speaker, including Turan, by going to this website.
Humanities in Action Fellowship Now Seeking Applications
Applications for the 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship programs are now open!
- Humanity in Action Fellowship programs in Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Sarajevo and Warsaw): May 26 – June 25, 2017.
- John Lewis Fellowship program in Atlanta, Georgia: July 5 – 30, 2017. See more about it on youtube.
Applications are invited from students and recent graduates of U.S. colleges and universities who are passionate about active and responsible citizenship, diversity and human rights. Current sophomores, juniors and seniors as well as graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2015 and 2016 are eligible. Applications for students and recent graduates from European universities will open in late fall.
The deadline to apply to these programs is January 4, 2017 at 11:59pm
Takele Gobena Addresses Canadian Labor Congress Conference
This October, Takele Gobena, a senior in Politics Philosophy and Eco
nomics, was an invited speaker at the Canadian Labor Congress’ (CLC) “Rise Up” conference held in Ottawa. The conference brought together labor and human right activists to discuss ways to strengthen labor organizations and address social inequalities. The CLC, the largest workers’ union in Canada, selected Takele to speak because of his effective advocacy for a $15 minimum wage in SeaTac as well as his lobbying on behalf of the rights of Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize. His speech, entitled “Adapt, Engage or Lose,” discussed how workers and unions should respond to the changing nature of work. The first of many to follow, we’re sure!
Teaching English Abroad Workshop
Interested in living and teaching English abroad after graduation? Come to this Nov 4th workshop to learn about teaching opportunities A UW Tacoma alumna who taught English in Spain will join us via Skype to talk about her experience.
Friday Nov 4, 12:30 pm in MAT 104 (Mattress Factory) RSVP here.
You’ll hear about:
- Austrian Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program
- Hong Kong NET Program
- Teach Thailand Corps
- Teach For China (TFC)
- Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program
- North American Language & Culture Assistants in Spain
- Princeton in Latin America
Hosted by the UW Tacoma Office of Global Affairs and Career Development & Education. For questions, please email uwtintl@uw.edu
Teach English in Japan! Info Session
Info Session: Monday, October 17, 12:30-1:30 PM, CP (Cherry Parkes) 303 RSVP here.
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nterested in living and working in Japan after graduation? Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program representatives will be on campus on October 17 to talk about opportunities to do just that! Join us to learn more about ways to work, teach and experience Japan.
The JET Program is a Japanese government cultural & educational exchange program offered to college graduates. All participants are hired as full time employees (1-year contract with potential for renewal) as either Assistant Language (English) Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Remuneration, airfare from pre-designated cities in the US, as well as housing assistance are provided. All majors are welcome to apply. For more information, you may also want to visit the JET Program USA website: http://jetprogramusa.org
Co-sponsored by the UW Tacoma Office of Global Affairs & Career Development.