[Econmaj] Announcements

Mon May 22 11:37:11 PDT 2006

This email has information on the following:

* French & Italian 134 available this summer
* Volunteers needed for U-CALL
* 2006 Dawg Daze Volunteers needed!
* Childcare assistance Available

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* French & Italian 134 available this summer

Dear Advisors,
Please let your students know that if they have not yet satisfied their FL 
requirement there is still time to register for Summer 2006 Italian 134 or 
French 134.  Both Italian and French 134 cover 101, 102 and 103 in the 
span of 9 weeks. With a 2.0 or better students will complete their 
language requirement should they take and pass this summer course!

There are multiple sections of Italian and French 134 available now!

sln:
  02159 FRENCH 134  E  FIRST-YR INTEN FULL TERM MTWTHF 830-1150

02158 FRENCH 134  D  FIRST-YR INTEN FULL TERM MTWTHF 830-1150

02415 ITAL   134  D  FIRST YEAR INTEN   MTWTHF 220-0540

  02416 ITAL   134  E  FIRST YEAR INTEN   MTWTHF 220-0540

  02417 ITAL   134  F  FIRST YEAR INTEN  MTWTHF 940-0100

  02418 ITAL   134  G  FIRST YEAR INTEN  MTWTHF 940-0100

  02419 ITAL   134  H  FIRST YEAR INTEN   MTWTHF 830-1150

Sabrina Tatta
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Lecturer
Padelford C-252

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* Volunteers needed for U-CALL

U-CALL, the University Community After-hours Listening Line, is the UW's help line that's open to all students, faculty, and staff. The number is 206 543-CALL, and you can call it to talk to an anonymous and nonjudgmental student volunteer who has been trained specifically to answer.  

We need volunteers to help man the phones next year! Please stop by one of our info sessions to learn more about the program and chat with current volunteers about their experiences. 

May 25th: 1:00-2:00 PM Room 301
May 30th: 1:00-2:00 PM Room 328
All sessions at Hall Health Center

Please email me if you cannot make any of these dates and we can schedule some time for you to come in. Let me know if you have any questions! 
Chris

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* 2006 Dawg Daze Volunteers needed!

Become a 2006 Dawg Daze Leader!

During fall of 2006 over 6,000 new freshman and transfer students are expected to descend on the UW campus. Dawg Daze, a campus wide festival packed with over 200 exciting events is designed to provide opportunities for interaction, community building, and fun. 

One of the most important contributions to the success of Dawg Daze is our staff of amazing volunteers, which include both Dawg Daze Leaders and Dawg Daze Team Captains. In the past, our most successful volunteers have been involved with campus clubs and organizations and once again we hope to have volunteers who are actively involved on campus. Dawg Daze is an opportunity for you to represent your organization on a campus wide level and be involved in creating a warm and welcoming environment that connects students to the UW community. 

Dawg Daze Leader Benefits:
*Be involved with fun, creative, and exciting Dawg Daze events! 
*Meet and inspire new students 
*Hands on leadership experience
*Free food at certain events
*A cool Dawg Daze T-shirt to wear
*A free copy of the UW Student Planner
*Move into the Residence Halls Early
*Access to great entertainment and events 
*The satisfaction of being a part of a team that makes UW a friendly place! 

Dawg Daze Leader Duties and Expectations:
Being willing to help in a variety of different ways that includes, but is not limited to:
*Facilitating a new student Peer Connections Meeting
*Directing and greeting students
*Be approachable and help by giving directions 
*Hosting informational booths
*Escorting new students to activities
*Decorating campus
*Cleaning up after events
*Set up stations, signs, posters, and balloons

Training:
Dawg Daze Leaders are required to attend one day of Dawg Daze Leader Fall 
Training:
**Wednesday September 20th, 9:00am-3pm (Pizza Lunch included)**
Be willing to volunteer for a minimum of 10-15 hours, spread throughout the week of Dawg Daze

Want more information? Attend one of our informational Sessions in Mary Gates 191A!
Monday, May 22nd   830-9:30am
Wednesday May 24th   4:00-5:00pm
Friday, May 26th   10:00-11:00am

Applications are DUE:
**Monday, June 5th by 5:00pm to the Gateway Center, MGH 171.**
Applications available ONLINE at: http://depts.washington.edu/dawgdaze/participate/leadership.php

Want more information about a new leadership opportunity within the ranks of Dawg Daze Volunteers called Dawg Daze Team Captain? Keep reading...!
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2006 Dawg Daze Team Captain

The Dawg Daze Team Captain is a new position that is designed to utilize the experience and leadership ability of returning Dawg Daze Leaders. Team Captains will serve as the point person for their team of fellow Dawg Daze Leaders. The Team Captains are held responsible for the tasks delegated to their particular team and will also serve as liaisons between the Volunteer Coordinator and the Dawg Daze Leaders on their team.

Benefits of being a Team Captain:
*Great opportunity to test your leadership ability
*The chance to help play a part in a large and successful UW event
*The ability to apply your knowledge as a Dawg Daze Leader towards improving this year's program
*Be involved in helping and inspiring new students
*Move into the Residence Halls early
*Free food at certain events
*Receive another cool Dawg Daze T-shirt! 
*Access great entertainment and events
*The satisfaction of playing a key role on a team that makes UW a friendly place!

Expectations of Team Captains: 
*Have an eagerness to take on a leadership role among your peers
*Be flexible and adaptable
*Be responsible, reliable and accountable 
*Possess the ability to work well with others
*Be organized, supportive, punctual, and respectful 
*Have the ability to communicate with others

Training:
Team leaders are required to attend both days of Dawg Daze Leaders training:
**Tuesday, September 19th, 9:00am-3:00pm (pizza lunch included)**
**Wednesday, September 20th, 12pm-3pm (pizza lunch included)**

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who is eligible to be a Team Captain? A: Any person who has been a Dawg Daze Leader in the past [2003, 2004, and/or 2005] 
Q: How do I apply to be a Team Captain? A: Fill out the application for Returning Dawg Daze Leaders and answer the Questions concerning Team Captains
Q: How many Team Captains will be selected? A: Although the exact number has yet to be determined, in all likelihood, there will be approximately between 6 and 10 team captains selected
Q: If I apply to be a Team Captain, but am not selected can I still return as a Dawg Daze Leader? A: Yes! We definitely need significant number of returning Dawg Daze Leaders, and your experience and knowledge is still a very critical part of our success as a team. 

Want more information? Attend one of our informational Sessions in Mary Gates 191A!
Monday, May 22nd 830-9:30am
Wednesday May 24th 4:00-5:00pm
Friday, May 26th 10:00-11:00am

Applications are DUE:
**Monday, June 5th by 5:00pm to the Gateway Center, MGH 171.**
Applications available ONLINE at: 
http://depts.washington.edu/dawgdaze/participate/leadership.php

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* Childcare assistance Available

Do you need help with

CHILDCARE
costs?

If you are a student at the Seattle campus with children birth – 12 years old, you may be eligible to receive financial help towards your childcare costs.  Applications are now available for the 2006-2007 

UW Childcare Assistance Program.  

For more information or to get an application, visit our website or stop by Room 482 Schmitz Hall or telephone 543-1041.

Visit the web site at http://depts.washington.edu/ovpsa/childcare

Deadline: MAY 31, 2006

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

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Heather Clineschmidt
Academic Counselor
Department of Economics
Savery 306B
(206) 543-3637
http://www.econ.washington.edu
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