Career Center Workshops
February 1, 2010 at 8:59 pm | In Internship, careers | Leave a CommentIf you haven’t taken advantage of the career center recently- don’t delay! To get started, check out their website for countless resources and opportunities!
http://careers.washington.edu/
Here are a few items coming up this week!
–Networking for Shy People (and others!)
Thu., February 4, 2010 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm UW CAREER CENTER (134 MGH)
–Help, Learn and Discover – Volunteer Experience
Thu., February 4, 2010 | 4:30 – 8 pmHUB, ROOM 209A, SEATTLE CAMPUS
Come to this session to learn more about a unique volunteer and educational program to Ecuador, South America. Help, Learn, & Discover is an organization which offers 28-day long educational and volunteer programs in Ecuador that allow students to help those less fortunate, gain firsthand experience in a specific academic area of interest, and discover the diverse terrains of Ecuador during a tour of the country. www.ecuaexperience.com No RSVP required.
–Applying to Graduate School
Fri., February 5, 2010 | 1:30 – 2:30 pmUW CAREER CENTER (134 MGH)
Is going to graduate or professional school a good career choice for you? This workshop provides an overview on how to decide if graduate education is in your career plans. You’ll learn how to identify and research the schools that are the best fit for you, explore alternative educational options, become familiar with the application process, learn more about personal statements, and find out about scholarship and funding sources. We’ll also discuss resources for preparing and taking admissions tests, establishing a letter of recommendations file, and ways to practice doing well in the admissions interview.
Graduating in June? Interested in Peace Corps?
November 30, 2009 at 6:54 pm | In careers | Leave a CommentPeace Corps Events on Campus this Week!
Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime. Volunteers have the opportunity to serve in the areas of education, health, environment, agriculture, and business. Please join us at the following events where returned volunteers will share their personal experience and tips to guide you through the application process.
Panel Discussion: The Peace Corps’ Global Response to HIV/AIDS
Wednesday, December 2 • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
William H. Foege Building • Bioengineering Room N-130
Thursday, December 3 • 4 to 5 p.m.
Career Services Center • 134 Mary Gates Hall
Questions?
Contact the UW On-Campus Peace Corps Rep: Erin Larsen-Cooper
Office 134 Mary Gates Hall
Hours Mondays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
E-mail pcorps@u.washington.edu
Phone 206.543.0535
EVENT:Interested in History, Law, or Economics? Check this out!
November 30, 2009 at 3:17 am | In Economics, History, Law, Societies, and Justice | Leave a CommentUsing the Analysis of Property Rights and Contracts to Gain Insights
into History –The Emergence of Rule of Law in Ancient Greece and the System
of Arbitrary Rule in Ancient Percia
Speaker: Haideh Salehi Esfahani
Time: Tuesday Dec 1st @ 5:30pm
Location: Savery 264
Refreshments provided!!
Presented by the Economics Undergraduate Board
Need Career Advice? Struggling With Your Resume?
November 19, 2009 at 6:14 pm | In careers | Leave a CommentThe Career Center Workshops & Events for November 23 – November 25
NOTE: Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following workshops. Just come! **All The Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted **
Monday, November 23, 3:30 – 4:30, How to Find a Job
Tuesday, November 24, 1:30 – 2:30, Resumes and Cover Letters
Wednesday, November 25, 1:30 – 3:00, Job Search Strategies for International Students
For more information on Careers, visit the amazing Career Center Website! It’s packed full of useful info!
Evans School Preview Tonight! 6-8pm in Parrington Hall
November 12, 2009 at 4:59 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentEVANS SCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHT
Thursday, November 19, 6 – 8 p.m.
Parrington Hall Forum (room 309)
UW Seattle Campus
You are invited to join us for the annual Evans School Preview Night. This event is an open house for anyone interested in the graduate programs offered at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs.
Preview Night is a great opportunity to:
* Learn more about our Master of Public Administration(MPA), Executive MPA, Peace Corps Master’s International, and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management programs
* Meet Evans School students, faculty, and alumni
* Find answers to any questions you might have about applying for our programs
Please join us to learn more about all of the educational opportunities we offer, and how they can help you achieve your goals. RSVP with your name and program(s) of interest to evansrec@u.washington.edu.
The Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington is the pre-eminent graduate school of public policy and management in the Northwest, and ranked 14th in the United States in the latest US News & World Report rankings of graduate schools of public affairs.
College of Education Open House!
November 9, 2009 at 10:52 pm | In class | Leave a CommentAre you considering a minor in Education? Looking to get your Masters in Education someday? Come explore the College of Education on November 18 from 4:30-6:00 in Miller Hall RM 301.
We will be highlighting information and application procedures for:
- the undergraduate major in Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS)
- the undergraduate minor in Education, Learning, and Society (ELS)
- graduate programs in:
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- Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)
- Leadership & Policy Studies (EDLPS)
- Educational Psychology (EDPSY)
- Special Education (EDSPE)
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- Teacher Education Program (TEP)
If you are thinking about a degree in Education, this is an evening they do not want to miss! Come and check out our nationally recognized programs! Check out the flyer and RSVP at: http://education.washington.edu
College of Education Open House on November 18th!
November 9, 2009 at 9:07 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentThe College of Education’s upcoming Open House is coming soon! We will be highlighting information and application procedures for:
* the undergraduate major in Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS)
* the undergraduate minor in Education, Learning, and Society (ELS)
* graduate programs in:
* Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)
* Leadership & Policy Studies (EDLPS)
* Educational Psychology (EDPSY)
* Special Education (EDSPE)
* Teacher Education Program (TEP)
If you may be thinking about a degree in Education, this is an evening you do not want to miss! Come and check out our nationally recognized programs! You can see the flyer and RSVP at: http://education.washington.edu
Job posting–Student Advising Assistant
November 9, 2009 at 6:13 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentPosition Title: Student Advising Assistant
Employer: Evening Degree Program
University of Washington Educational Outreach
Responsibilities:
· Act as a receptionist for Evening Degree students by providing general program information and referral.
· Provide pre-advising information to degree seeking students who inquire about the evening degree program, via telelphone, e-mail and in person.
· Assist in responding to over 200 emails per month providing referral to advisors or other departments within UWEO or on campus.
· Assist in responding to up to 30-60 phone calls per day, depending on peak/non-peak times. Serve as information source to Evening Degree, Summer Quarter, Extension, and Distance Learning questions.
· Assist with record keeping and file maintenance for newly admitted and continuing students.
· Follow up communication with potential recruits, including appointment scheduling and information dissemination.
· Weekly phone communication with students in follow up to their requests for Evening Degree information.
· Retrieval and tracking of responses to marketing efforts, including database entry from recruitment forms and files.
· Act as liaison to Director and Senior Counselor regarding recruitment support.
· Provide customer service support for Evening Degree Program outreach events such as open houses.
· Weekly reminder phone calls for upcoming advising appointments and follow-ups on previous “no show” appointments.
· Catalog and organize quarterly enrollment demographic data services reports.
· Maintain supplies of information fliers in brochure racks, EDP advising forms in file cabinet and information bulletin board.
· Assist in distribution of mail and supplies ordering.
· Periodic support for mass mailings and special projects such as retention efforts.
· Other duties as assigned. Must work a flexible schedule until 7 pm Monday-Thursday, including five event events per year until 8 pm.
· Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Strong customer relations, interpersonal and team skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good organizational skills.
- Capable of handling confidential information.
- Word, Excel, and Access Proficiency
To Apply: Resume, Cover Letter & Application
Advising Office, Evening Degree
103 Lewis Hall
206-543-6160
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