The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies is pleased to announce funding opportunities for graduate students conducting research related to Jewish studies, including two major two-year doctoral/postdoctoral fellowships for the 2020-2022 academic years.
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UW students are invited to apply for the 2019-2020 cycle of University of Washington Retirement Association (UWRA) Scholarships and Fellowships in Aging. Applications for both scholarships and fellowships are due at noon on January 29, 2020. These awards are available to students in any field who are pursuing research or preparing for careers related to aging. More information can be found on their website.
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The Washington Library Association (WLA) is seeking an Editor for Alki! A minimum two-year commitment is requested, and the position will begin by March 2020. The Alki Editor is responsible for providing a balanced mixture of relevant and thoughtful articles and features on the interests, responsibilities, and concerns of all library personnel. Editor receives a $3,000 annual honorarium to be delivered in three equal installments, plus approved expenses.
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Meeting Time: Monday From 10 am–12 pm
Registration: Research Group Course Credit: 2-4 CR/NC
Application Deadline: 12/12/2019
Decisions: 12/13/2019
The research group is looking for a few students who are interested in applied research to help inform the UX design process of interactive technologies for children. In this DRG, we will prototype and evaluate design toolkits that translate academic research findings into actionable insights that can be easily used by UX designers in the industry. The goal is to come up with toolkit designs with content presented in an easily-digestible format such as a set of cards or an online resource library. We are also planning to run co-design sessions with professional UX designers to design, create, and evaluate several Children’s Digital Design Toolkit examples.
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“Certainly there are very real differences between us…But it is not those differences between us that are separating us. It is rather our refusal to recognize those differences…”- Audre Lorde
The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center is currently accepting workshop/session ideas for our annual Diversity Leadership Conference (DLC) happening Friday, February 21st from 3-7 pm.
DLC is an annual event that is intended to showcase the multiple ways in which leadership lives in our communities. This year, DLC will focus on highlighting UW student voices as they co-facilitate workshops with a mentor. The theme of DLC 2020 is The Personal is Political: Showing Up for Ourselves and in Solidarity. The theme is meant to reflect and pay homage to the intersectional work of feminist womxn of color. Additionally, with the U.S. Presidential Elections happening in the year 2020, event organizers hope participants can engage in conversations of activism/advocacy for themselves and marginalized/targeted communities.
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The 12th Annual New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be held on June 10-12, 2020 at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.
Science Boot Camp is an immersive experience that provides librarians with the opportunity to network with peers and learn about topics in physical sciences, health sciences, life sciences, and technology.
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South Seattle College is currently hiring a student success librarian! If you’re interested in working in the Seattle area as an academic librarian that also serves community members from the surrounding area, please consider applying for this job. Because of the nature of the position, those with an interest in public librarianship are also encouraged to apply.
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