Monthly Archives: November 2015

Info Session and Interviews with Whiting-Turner (Construction)

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Interested in career opportunities with Whiting-Turner? Read on to learn about their upcoming info session and subsequent interview dates: 

Whiting-Turner is a career-oriented company whose commitment to promotion from within has resulted in successful and significant geographic expansion. Individuals who seek opportunity and additional responsibility are recognized and rewarded. The company is holding an info session to interested students who would like to learn more about the company and their career opportunities. They will be holding an interview date on campus as well.

Info Session:

  • When: November 23rd
  • Where: Gould

Interview Date:

  • When: November 24th
  • Where: TBD

 

Questions? Call or email Dan Morency (425)-443-8394 dan.morency@whiting-turner.com or visit www.whiting-turner.com

Description: Whiting-Turner people get to work with premier architects and consultants from across the nation and around the world on some of the most intriguing and technically demanding projects being designed and built. Our construction professionals are exposed ot the very latest trends, building systems and construction methods on projects such as hospitals, life sciences laboratories, data centers, performing arts facilities university sports facilities and lifestyle centers. Continue reading →

“Greening the Built Environment” Lecture @ The Environmental Innovation Practicum TODAY

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Read on to learn more about this exciting lecture by Rob Pena, of UW’s Department of Architecture: 

Rob Peña of UW's Department of Architecture: Environmental Innovation Practicum

Rob Pena is an associate professor in UW’s Department of Architecture where he teaches architectural design studios and environmental control systems courses with an emphasis on ecological design and high-performance buildings. This lecture will focus on “Greening the Built Environment”.

  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 10
  • Where: PACCAR Hall (PCAR), Rm. 290
  • Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • More Info: Click Here

As part of the Environmental Innovation Practicum (EIP), speakers discussing cleantech solutions to pressing environmental issues will be visiting campus. The speakers will be guest lecturers in the class, but students, faculty, and other interested people are welcome to sit in. This lecture will be one of a Tuesday series running through Dec. 8, 2015.

 

Winter 2016 Registration – Advising note for CEE majors

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Hello CEE Majors:

Get ready for Winter Quarter registration!    For graduating seniors who have applied to graduate in 2016 (autumn through summer quarter), Graduating Senior Priority (GSP) registration begins tomorrow, Friday, November 6.   Everyone else starts registering the following week.  Please check MyUW for your specific registration day.

The Winter Quarter Time Schedule is online at: http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/WIN2016/cee.html.

As a CEE major, you will be able to register on your own via MyUW without add codes for CEE courses provided that you have prerequisite courses which are recognized by and are in the UW system.  If you experience registration difficulties, request an add code at www.tinyurl.com/ceeaddcodes.

Read on to see more information about your class.

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SFMTA Summer 2016 Summer Intern Program

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Are you interested in an internship for summer 2016? Read on to learn more about this excellent opportunity:

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City and County of San Francisco

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sustainable Streets Division

Summer 2016 Student Intern Program

Applications due Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 5pm (PST)

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is looking for student interns who are interested in transportation planning and engineering. Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. Interns will participate in transportation planning and engineering activities including:

  • Designing and implementing transportation safety improvements and multimodal complete streets
  • Performing community outreach and engagement, responding to community requests for transportation improvements
  • Coordinating with other city agencies, contractors and communities on transportation-related projects

For more information about specific groups within the Sustainable Streets Division or about SFMTA projects, please visit their website at sfmta.com.

Requirements & Details

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Advising Resources ~ Reminder

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Just a reminder about the following advising resources. You will be using them frequently, so make sure to bookmark the links: 

CEE Undergraduate Resources: 

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CEE Schedule Planning Resources:

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Other Resources:

 

 

Have a great quarter! Feel free to email your advisers with any questions you may have!

 

New Course: “Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement” Winter 2016

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Looking for additional classes to add to your schedule next quarter? Read on to learn more about another exciting course from The Carlson Center: 

The Carlson Center is excited to offer another Community-Based Leadership course for undergraduate students during Winter Quarter!

Are Do-Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement

  • Course Number: General Studies 348A; SLN 14814
  • Credits: 3 credits, C/NC
  • Time Schedule: Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 5:20 PM
  • Location: Mary Gates Hall
  • How to Register: Request an add code by emailing engage@uw.edu
  • Questions? Email engage@uw.edu

This course is ideal for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have experience with service and who are interested in exploring what it means to do good.  Continue reading →

New Course: “An Intro to Service and Community” Winter 2016

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Looking for additional classes to add to your schedule next quarter? Read on to learn more about a new excellent course from The Carlson Center: 

The Carlson Center is excited to offer a Community-Based Leadership course for undergraduate students during Winter Quarter!

How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community: 

  • Course Number: General Studies 297B; SLN 14803
  • Credits: 2 credit seminar course
  • Time Schedule: Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 6:20 PM
  • How to Register: Request an add code by emailing engage@uw.edu
  • Questions? Email engage@uw.edu

This course is ideal for students in their first or second year at the UW who have an interest in getting more involved in their community through service Continue reading →

New Course: “Transformation of Healthcare” Winter 2016

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Looking to add a course for Winter 2016? Read on to learn about this exciting new class:

US healthcare is undergoing a massive change, a change that will proceed in a complicated and contentious manner over years.  Constructive engagement in this process will require innovators to understand the forces driving change and the implications for new technologies, business models or public policies

 

Course Overview:

  • Title: Transformation of Healthcare: Forces, Directions, and Implications for
    Innovation
  • Course Number: BioE 498E, SLN: 11283
  • Credits/Grading: 2 credits: Credit/No Credit
  • Instructor: Lee Huntsman, Professor, Bioengineering
  • Timing: Tuesday afternoons 2:30 PM to 4:20 PM, Winter Quarter 2015
  • How to Register: You will need to contact the instructor for an entry code, at lee@openpassage.net

Course Description:

“Transformation of Healthcare” is a course for senior undergraduate and graduate students who wish an introduction to the history, contemporary realities and emerging directions of healthcare.  Students will be expected to glean essential points from the text, interact with visiting experts and present an analysis of a current attempt to innovate in healthcare. Continue reading →

Why Your Major isn’t You: Upcoming Talk

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Do you think you’re confined within the walls of your major? Think not! College gives you the tools and resources to develop your skills and abilities for the workforce regardless of your major. Learn some tips on how you can showcase your skills outside of your project field:

FAST Enterprises will be hosting a talk here at UW Seattle on “Your Major Isn’t You–Why Major Doesn’t Always Matter in the Job Search”.

  • When: November 18th
  • Time: 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM
  • Where: UW Seattle Career Center: Mary Gates Hall Rm. 134

ChemPoint Careers Event

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Interested in internships or full-time employment upon graduation? Read on to learn about this upcoming career event with ChemPoint: 

ChemPoint, a local technology-enabled marketing and sales organization with a focus on fine and specialty chemicals will have a Career & Networking Event taking place in their Bellevue office. Light appetizers and complimentary refreshments will be provided!

  • When: November 4th
  • Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Where: ChemPoint Lobby, 10th Floor: 411 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
  • RSVP: Please RSVP here 

For more information about their student internships, click here! For more information about their marketing/sales internships, click here! Questions about career opportunities, email careers@chempoint.com or click here!