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UWT Students Spend Winter Quarter Working for State Legislature

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Seven UWT students are spending this winter quarter interning with the State Legislature. These UWT students were among 70 selected for this annual internship opportunity for students attending Washington colleges. Those selected are paid and earn credit while gaining a first-hand up-close look at the legislative process.  All interns work full time alongside legislators and their staff to learn about public policy.  The internship also builds students’ professional skills as they serve the citizens of Washington State.

DeAnn Dillon, a senior majoring in Ethnic Gender and Labor studies, interns with Senator John McCoy.
Madison Edmiston, a senior Arts Media and Communication major, works for the Senate Democratic Caucus. Zach Fish (senior, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)), is a Session Aid for Senator Doug Erickson.  Amy Welch, another PPE senior, interns for Sen.Joe Fain. Malisa Wei splits her time between Sen. Reuven Carlyle and Sen. Steve Conway, and is graduating this winter in PPE. Chris Johnson studies Law and Policy, and is interning with Rep. Sherry Appleton and Rep. John Lovick. Finally, Jessi Williams (senior in  Law and Policy) works in the offices of Rep. David Sawyer and Rep. Eileen Cody.  Amy Welch sums up her own experience this way: “This internship has brought both challenges and rewards. I’ve learned how laws are made, what influences the process, and how hard our elected officials work. It’s inspired me to do work that matters and to think of others before myself.“

Applications for next year’s Legislative Internship Program are due in October 2017.

Professor Sarah Hampson Publishes New Book “The Balance Gap”

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Assistant Professor of Public Law Sarah Hampson’s new book is fresh off the press. Published by Stanford Press, The Balance Gap contrasts the way that “family friendly” policies and laws play out in the university versus the military. Prof. Hampson does this by tracing the paths of individual women to examine how they understand and make use of work/life balance laws and policies.

Prof. Hampson research leads her to some surprising conclusions. She argues that the growing trend toward family-friendly policies are “only a Band-Aid for what really afflicts American women in the workplace—a culture that expects them to be both ideal caregivers and ideal workers. Not only do work/life balance policies such as paid family leave not address this expectation head-on, they can actually serve to reinforce these cultural expectations.”

Sarah’s book is now available online or in bookstores like the UWT Bookstore.  You can also read her recent opinion piece on paid family leave.  Keep an eye out for an upcoming event to celebrate Sarah’s milestone.

 

Governor Inslee To Visit UWT

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On Thursday, March 9th, Governor Jay Inslee, joined by Tacoma major Marilyn Strickland, will visit UWT to engage in a wide-ranging conversation about  the challenges confronting Washington State and the City of Tacoma. Prof. of Economics Will McGuire will moderate the discussion, which will include both prepared questions and questions from the audience.

Date:  March 9th

Time:  6 -7:30 pm

Location:  WPH

An event flyer is here.

Attend Governor’s Leadership Academy this Summer!

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Image resultThe Governor’s Office is now recruiting students for the Governor’s Leadership Academy, Class of 2017, a paid summer internship opportunity for students.  The Academy is based in Olympia, WA or Washington DC, and offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on learning experience in the Governor’s office. The Inslee Administration is looking for innovative, forward-thinking individuals who are committed to public service and who want to develop their leadership and public policy skills in a dynamic environment.  Any questions should be routed through internships@gov.wa.gov.

Interested in Study Abroad?

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The Office of Global Affairs has several Study Abroad 101 sessions and a Study Abroad Fair this quarter.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Studying abroad expands your understanding of the world, and develops cultural awareness, all while earning credits towards your UWT degree. It can also contribute significantly to your future professional success: According to a global employer survey, 80% of employers look for international experience.

To find out more about your study abroad options, consider attending the events below:

Study Abroad 101

Interested in studying or interning abroad, learning a new language, or doing research abroad? Not sure how to fund it? Then come to this workshop and hear from students who’ve spent time abroad. Learn about:

  • How to fit study abroad into your degree plan;
  • Examples of study abroad programs; and
  • Scholarships that can help fund international experiences.

We offer many Study Abroad 101 sessions throughout winter quarter. Sign up to attend one here.

Study Abroad Fair – Feb 13th

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with study abroad faculty leaders, chat with returned study abroad students, learn more about study abroad financing options, and receive advice from the Office of Global Affairs staff. Join us on Monday, February 13 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM in Jane Russell Commons. Let us know if you can make it, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Learn About Law School From Law School Reps!

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law-schoolWant to learn more about law school? Come meet with law school representatives from around the country The Seattle Law Fair is put on by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools.

 

Saturday, January 28, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Admissions Panel
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Seattle University School of Law
Sullivan Hall
12th Avenue and East Columbia Street
Seattle, WA

RSVP requested by January 27, 2017: https://law.seattleu.edu/wcc