Sociology Student Association at University of Washington

Sociology Undergraduate Symposium

The inaugural Sociology Undergraduate Symposium is  take place on TODAY, May 20 in the HUB West Ballroom from 3:30PM to 6:30PM.

Sociology undergraduate students’ work will be on display in the form of a poster or presentation on their research and practica experience.  Come to network with students, faculty, staff, and alumni; learn more about Sociology; get ideas for next year’s symposium; and support your fellow undergraduates!  Please go to our website for more information.

We all hope to see you there

Best Regards

SSA !

PS: “you go east you go west, SSA is da BEST!” , overheard in the Red Square

Meeting and Soc Cafe on Monday

We will be announcing the officers for next year and getting everything together for the Sociology Undergraduate Symposium.  The meeting will take place on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 5:30PM in HUB 110.

Lumana in Ghana Event

Join SEC and others for a night of African dancing, music, and cuisine on Wednesday, May 27.  Tickets are $10 each.  You will be able to have a night of fun and win prizes.  If you buy them through the SSA, it will enable us to table at the event and get the word out there about SSA!  E-mail Sophia at sophia.a.chang@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Sociology Undergraduate Symposium

The inaugural Sociology Undergraduate Symposium will take place on Wednesday, May 20 in the HUB West Ballroom from 3:30PM to 6:30PM.  Sociology undergraduate students’ work will be on display in the form of a poster or presentation on their research and practica experience.  Come to network with students, faculty, staff, and alumni; learn more about Sociology; get ideas for next year’s symposium; and support your fellow undergraduates!  Please go to our website for more information.

SSA Officer Elections

Please elect your officers for next year via our survey.  It will end tomorrow morning at 8AM.  It is vital that you vote because these officers will set the tone and priorities for SSA next year.  Voice your opinion now!

Oxfam America Change Initiative

Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that
creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice, is  currently  accepting applications for the CHANGE Initiative, its national student leadership program.

CHANGE offers college students, at US based campuses, entering their sophomore or junior year the opportunity to become effective social change agents. CHANGE Leaders are exposed to the international development issues that inform Oxfam’s work, and apply their skills and insights to run Oxfam campaigns on their campuses and in their communities.

Applications are due on April 1st, 2008. Selected students are required  to participate in a week long training in Boston, July 19-25, 2008,  which is organized and paid for by Oxfam. Students must also implement an Oxfam campaign on their campus and communicate regularly with Oxfam staff about the work they are undertaking during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Apply on line and watch our CHANGE video at: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change. If you have any questions please call 1-800-77-OXFAM ext. 2464 or email CHANGE@oxfamamerica.org.

Nancy Delaney
Outreach Manager
Oxfam America
Boston, MA

FREE UW Library Resource for Practicing Your Presentations

(for UW Students, Staff, etc)

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The Digital Presentation Studio (DPS) is a space to practice presentations
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While watching yourself on video can be awkward your own critique can really
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Learn more on their site…

The Grants and Funding Information Service is happy to announce a new blog!

http://uwgfis.blogspot.com/

The GFIS blog will collect post information about open assistantships, upcoming fellowship opportunities, information sessions for specific fellowships across campus and other important information for students  looking for opportunities to fund their graduate career at the University of Washington.

Students, faculty and staff can subscribe to the blog to find out when new items are posted!