Communication

Event: Communication Skills Workshop for International Grad Students

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Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: HUB 250
Name: Communication Skills for International Graduate Students
Description: 

Free refreshments provided!

Join us for a lively and informative workshop!
• Learn about cultural differences and communication styles
• Discuss communication skills – in and out of the classroom
• Practice tips for effective communication and networking skills
• Develop strategies for real world communication situations in academic, professional and social settings

Both facilitators have combined professional backgrounds in working with English-as-Second-Language students, public speaking, workshop facilitation, and teaching.

The event is co-sponsored by Core Programs at the Graduate School, GPSS, and FIUTS.

If you have questions regarding the workshop, please contact Ziyan Bai at baiziyan@uw.edu

Welcome to the 2015-16 Academic Year!

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Welcome to the 2015-16 Academic Year!

The staff in Student Services is excited to start another academic year! We have planned a number of events for Autumn quarter including chats with the Dean, a variety of career workshops and meet-the-firm events, as well as our traditional Spooky Study Break. For our online students: watch for ways to attend these events online or listen to the recordings at a later date.

Here’s a guide to the information you’ll find in this document:

  • New iSchool Faculty
  • iSchool Welcome and Orientation Evaluations
  • iSchool Facilities
    • iLounge and iSchool Computer Lab Etiquette
    • Husky Card Access
    • After-hours Building Permits
  • iSchool and UW Student Conduct Policies
  • Communication
    • Student Services Blog and Social Media
    • Advising Emails
  • Student Representatives for iSchool Committees
  • Student Leadership Council
  • Funding to Present at Conferences
  • iCareers
    • Scheduling Academic and Career Advising Appointments
    • Viewing iSchool Events
    • Accessing Internship, Job and Capstone Postings
  • Conversations with the Dean
  • Student Services Study Break

New iSchool Faculty

The iSchool hired six  new faculty members.  Some have taught for us part-time, some have returned after time teaching elsewhere, and some are brand new to the iSchool.

After teaching for the iSchool part-time, Mike Doane and Annie Searle are joining the iSchool as full-time lectures.  Michael Freeman joined the iSchool last winter quarter, teaching a bit in spring and summer quarters.

Joining us this autumn are Sean McGann, Joel Ross, and Hala Annabi.

iSchool Welcome and Orientation Evaluation

Attention new students:  we want your feedback.  Please take a moment to complete our survey about your program orientation and iSchool Welcome activities.  The survey is available at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/ioss/281700 .  Deadline to complete the survey is Sunday, October 11th.

iSchool Facilities

The iSchool offices exist in three different buildings spread across the U-District.

Mary Gates Hall is the home of the Dean’s Offices, Student Services, IT, as well as individual faculty offices. Continue reading →