[Econmaj] Important announcements for Econ Majors

[econadv at u.washington.edu]

Dear Econ Majors,

This email contains important information about the following topics:

*Summer Undergrad Research Program
*Intensive quarter in marine biology and sociology.  Enrolled students live
on-site at the labs located on a 484-acre biological preserve on pristine San
Juan Island, 75 miles northwest of Seattle
*New marine biology minor
*Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award
*Leadership Dialogues with Rob McKenna
*Confront the Silence, March to End Sexual Violence
*United Way of King County local event addressing the issue of homelessness through their annual Community Resource Exchange
*UWT International Programs accepting applications for Summer Quarter
study-abroad opportunities!
*Tax 101 workshops
*Personal Statement Writing Workshops


The application for our highly popular Summer Undergraduate Research Program is
now available online.  The application deadline is April 17. The current
stipend
is $4,000 for full time and $2,000 for part time. This is a nine-week  program
that runs from June 22 to August 21.

We are especially interested in recruiting new applicants.

Hope to hear from you,

Follow the link for the application: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

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Immerse yourself in a research experience that will hone your skills as a social
scientist and look great on your resume.  This fall quarter, Friday Harbor Labs,
(FHL) UW’s world-renowned marine science research facility, is offering an
intensive quarter in marine biology and sociology.  Enrolled students live
on-site at the labs located on a 484-acre biological preserve on pristine San
Juan Island, 75 miles northwest of Seattle.   Students take two courses in
marine biology and sociology and an independent research course where they work
closely with faculty to design and execute their own research projects.
Students from any major with an interest in marine biology and social
interactions with the marine environment are encouraged to apply!

Students who study at FHL often say this was the best educational experience
during their UW degrees.  FHL courses can count toward the marine biology minor
requirements.  Students can add the marine biology minor at any time to any
major.  For more information email Emily Beyer, marbiol at u.washington.edu or
visit www.depts.washington.edu/marbio/.


UW’S FRIDAY HARBOR LABS SOCIAL SCIENCE & MARINE BIOLOGY 	FALL QUARTER

DATES: September - December
LOCATION: San Juan Island, WA INSTRUCTORS: E. Carrington, S. Thistle, K.
Britton-Simmons, P. Kitaeff, M. O’Donnell
STUDENTS: all UW sophomores, juniors, and seniors
CREDITS: 16 credits COST: $4650 includes tuition, room, & board; $1200 stipends
available through the Mary Gates Endowment, FHL financial aid also is available
to students based on need and merit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: rolling application until July 1
WEBSITE: www.depts.washington.edu/fhl CONTACT: Emily Beyer,
marbiol at u.washington.edu

Students choose three of the following four classes:

SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT (SOC 401)
This course provides a close hands-on look at key problems facing the marine
environment and possible local consequences of global warming, focusing on the
different social groups shaping such problems and their solutions.  The course
will examine the different perspectives and roles played by tribes,
environmental groups, individual residents, businesses, and state officials in
habitat degradation and preservation.   In addition the course explores the
effectiveness of bottom-up policy creation, in which the San Juan Islands play a
leading role, rather than a top-down approach is discussed.

INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY (FISH/BIOL/OCEAN 250)
This 5-credit lecture/laboratory course focuses on the incredible diversity of
organisms inhabiting the marine environment. During the quarter we will take a
broad tour through the plants and animals of the marine realm (plankton,
seaweeds, invertebrates, fish, birds, and mammals), exploring how these
organisms have adapted to life under water. Numerous field and laboratory
exercises will expose students to common marine biological techniques and to the
diverse marine communities common to Washington’s San Juan Islands.

MARINE ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP (SOC/BIOL/ENVIR/OCEAN/FISH 499)
This course guides students in independent research from a natural or social
science perspective.  Students interested in a social science approach can
select from such methods as interviews, surveys, participant observation, or
analysis of already existing data.  They may observe meetings of local
environmental groups, for example, or interview selected island residents.
Students interested in pursuing research in marine biology can select from a
range of field and/or laboratory techniques.  The course will consist of a mix
of group and individual meetings, concluding with presentations by students.

SCIENTIFIC DIVING (BIOL 499)
The Scientific Diving Course will focus on diving skills/specialties and
research techniques commonly used in subtidal ecology. PLEASE NOTE: In order to
be considered for participation for this course you must have basic open water
SCUBA certification and be able to provide documentation of at least 20 dives at
the time of application.

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Add the new marine biology minor to any degree at any time!

Spend a quarter at UW’s Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island
apprenticing marine scientists as early as your sophomore year.  Explore the
mysteries of geoduck gonad mass by working in faculty labs.  Cruise on
Oceanography’s 274-foot research vessel around the Puget Sound as a part of
class.

Take advantage of attending the UW and living in the Puget Sound and Pacific
Northwest by adding a marine biology minor.  Take courses in Oceanography,
Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, and Biology that put you on boats, in the field, and
in award winning faculty labs doing assignments and research that help preserve
our planet and marine resources.

You can add the marine biology minor to any degree at any time, even as a
freshman.  The minor is designed to give all students a small intensive training
in scientific method that will prepare students to do their own research in
marine biology.

For more information email me or visit
Emily Beyer, marbiol at u.washington.edu
www.depts.washington.edu/marbio

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Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award

Named for one of Seattle's foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student
Leadership Award recognizes individual students (junior or senior
undergraduates) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service,
provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to
continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award
recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the 2009 Spring Celebration of
Service and Leadership on May 6, 2009.

The application deadline for the 2009 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award
is Monday, April 13, 2009.  Details about eligibility and complete application
instructions can be found on the Carlson Center's website:
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonleaders.html

If you would like to nominate a student for the award, please contact Michaelann
Jundt directly (206.685.2705 or mjundt at u.washington.edu) by Wednesday, April
8th.  The student will be contacted by the Carlson Center and invited to apply
for the award.



| Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center

| Center for Experiential Learning, 120 Mary Gates Hall

| Box 352803, University of Washington

| Seattle, WA  98195-2803

| depts.washington.edu/leader


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Leadership Dialogues with Rob McKenna

April 8 at 6 p.m.
HUB 106B


Rob McKenna is Washington’s 17th Attorney General. As the state’s
chief legal officer, he provides legal services to state agencies, boards
and commissions. General McKenna’s ongoing priorities are: • Keeping
communities safer by leading the state in fighting meth, sexual
predators, domestic violence and crimes against vulnerable adults; •
Protecting consumers and businesses from scams and high-tech crimes, such
as cyber fraud, phishing and spyware; and • Promoting integrity in
government by defending the state’s laws and encouraging open access to
government. McKenna received his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law
School in 1988, where he was a member of the Law Review. He earned a B.A.
in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies, both with honors, from
the University of Washington. He was also student body president and
graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

The Leadership Dialogues Series is a quarterly program offering student
leaders the opportunity to learn about important leadership topics from
noted regional political, community, and industry leaders; network with
other University of Washington student leaders; and discuss common
leadership challenges and potential solutions to those challenges. This
is also an excellent opportunity for current student leaders to reflect
on their own development. Open to the public. Light refreshments served.

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Confront the Silence, March to End Sexual Violence

Stand up, Speak out and March!

Wednesday April 8th, 2009

11:15am - 12:15pm

HUB Lawn

Opening remarks by Anttimo Bennett and Dolly Nguyen, ASUW President and
Vice President,

and Jackie Mayer, CORE Director.

For more information:

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=10728161&k=43FYX2PZT4ZM5FAIU1Z4UQ



For other SARVA month events go to:

http://core.asuw.org/sarva
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Next week the United Way of King County is putting on a local event addressing
the issue of homelessness through their annual Community Resource Exchange.
It’s a great way to get involved for a day.

Here is the description:  Those in need will have access to free health
services, haircuts, voicemail accounts, legal assistance, and many other vital
services. As a volunteer, you will work directly with the guests – checking
them in and out, assisting them in locating services and making sure they have a
positive experience. Volunteers may only sign-up for one shift.

Time: Wednesday, April 8th
	Morning Shift   - 7:00am  – 12:00noon
	Afternoon Shift – 11:00am – 4:00pm

Simply go to www.uwkc.org/cre to pick a shift and sign-up.

Students from all backgrounds and fields of study are encouraged to participate!
So get your friends to sign-up!

We'd love for you to join us!  If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at arl5 at u.washington.edu

More information available at www.uwkc.org/cre

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UWT International Programs is still accepting applications for Summer Quarter
study-abroad opportunities!  The programs are open to students from any UW
campus.  More information is available below, and students are welcome to
contact our office with any questions:

Phone:	253-692-5880
E-mail:	uwtintl at u.washington.edu
Web:	http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/travel

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Tax 101 for Non US Resident and International Students:
April 8, 2009 (2 sessions)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
HUB 309
Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help Non Us Resident and
international students understand the tuition accounts or scholarship issues in
relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.

Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students:
April 9, 2009 (2 sessions)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
HUB 309
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information it
contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students understand
the 1098T tax form, the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and student
account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free
of charge.

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Personal Statement Writing Workshops. Please register for any of
these sessions at 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/71650.
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
For students getting started writing personal statements for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 9, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 224
    April 10, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 191A
 
 
Future workshops also have spaces available:
 
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
    April 16, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 17, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
CV Writing Workshops:
For students getting started developing their CV/resume for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 23, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 24, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for Fulbright or Rotary
International Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants:
    April 30, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 1, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for UK Scholarship applicants:
   May 7, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 8, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship
applicants (or other study abroad-related scholarships):
    May 14, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 15, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Fulbright Research Proposal Writing Workshops:
    May 28, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 29, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
For questions about these workshops or registration, please contact
scholarq at u.washington.edu.

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Ahna Kotila
Academic Counselor, Lead
Department of Economics
University of Washington
econadv at u.washington.edu