Opportunities! Spring 2012 A DO-IT Publication; Bellevue College Edition Dear Student, You are receiving this correspondence from the Bellevue College Disability Resource Center in partnership with the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Center. The purpose is to inform you about many opportunities that are available. We invite you to review these opportunities and participate in activities that interest you. On page two, you will find information about AccessSTEM Activities for Bellevue College and a Career Experience Program. Page three has information about AccessSTEM's new Scholarship Website and Academic Coaching. Page four has information about student services, Career Connections Events, the Disability Resource Center, and DO-IT. Bellevue College and DO-IT staff wish you a successful and enjoyable college experience. Sincerely, Sheryl Burgstahler Founder and Director, DO-IT University of Washington, Box 354842 Seattle, WA 98195-4842 Susan Gjolmesli Director, Disability Resource Center 3000 Landerholm Circle, S.E. Bellevue, WA 98007 Join Projects for Students Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Fields Funded by the National Science Foundation, the AccessSTEM and AccessComputing projects are recruiting students in STEM fields such as the sciences, math, computing, engineering, psychology and many other social science disciplines. Tutors - Get help finding STEM tutors when struggling in a class. Internships - Receive assistance finding and applying for great internships. Career Building - Learn about careers, resumes, job fairs, and networking. Mentoring - Get support from other students, faculty, staff, & professionals. Free USB Flash Drive - Given to new AccessSTEM students. Get yours today! Academic Coaching - Receive individualized services. See page three for more details. For more information about AccessSTEM and AccessComputing, contact Tami Tidwell at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or tamitha@uw.edu. Student applications are at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/team_app.html and www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/team_app.html, respectively. $100 for REFERRING A FRIEND: AccessSTEM is currently offering $100 for BC students that successfully recruit someone into the program. On the application, have them write your name in the blank "Where did you hear about AccessSTEM?" AccessSTEM Activities & Bellevue College Events Watch for other upcoming AccessSTEM activities at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/stem_events.html. Are Your Electronic Documents Accessible? Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 2-4 p.m. This training will explore how to make common online documents like Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF accessible. This training is appropriate for beginners and people who would like to learn more. 2-3 p.m. will cover the basics of document accessibility, and 3-4 p.m. will explore PDF accessibility in greater detail. Presenter Terrill Thompson is a technology accessibility specialist at the University of Washington and promotes web, document, and information technology accessibility. To register, contact Tami Tidwell at tamitha@uw.edu or 206-685-3648. Become Exceptional Luncheon Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 11:30-1:30 p.m. This fundraising event is held at Meydenbauer Center (11100 NE 6th St. Bellevue, 98004). A donation of $200 is encouraged. To RSVP, visit bellevuecollege.edu/foundation/invite/ or call 425-564-2386. Speakers include Emcee KOMO 4's Molly Shen, Keynote Speaker Ronan Farrow, and Luncheon Chair Jim Chesemore. Job and Networking Fair Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Come to the Bellevue College campus for a great way to network with local employers and compete for full- or part-time temporary or contractual jobs in a variety of different fields. Attendees should wear business casual attire and bring polished resumes. To learn about this event and how to improve your resume, visit bellevuecollege.edu/careers/job_fair.html/. Pizza and Networking Night Saturday, May 12, 2012, 1-3 p.m. Join us at the University of Washington Seattle for a pizza and STEM networking event. Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 8 to Tami Tidwell at tamitha@uw.edu or 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY). When you RSVP, please let us know if you have any food restrictions, accommodation requests, or need parking for an over-height accessible vehicle. Ability & Global Health Days May 17-18, 2012, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. BC will once again host the Ability Experience for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Activities will be held all over campus related to disability awareness that provide a chance to experience accommodations used by people with varying disabilities. The topic on Thursday, May 17 is "Global Health," and "We are all Able" on Friday, May 18. The BC Rotary Club, in partnership with the Disability Resource Center and AccessSTEM, look forward to seeing everyone. More details will be announced soon. Autism Awareness Video Game Tournament Friday, May 18, 2012, 3 -8 p.m. Stop by the BC cafeteria for free activities and resource fair. There is a ten dollar game play fee if you join the tournament. Be sure to check out the event facebook page at www.facebook.com/ASNavigators for more details. Forest Service Seeking Students for a Career Experience Program The U.S. Forest Service's Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) combines a student's academic studies with paid on-the-job training and work experiences in preparation for a permanent career. Students must be in a degree program directly related to Forest Service positions. For more information browse: www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/scep.html or contact David Gross, Oregon and Washington Recruiter, at 514-467-5104 or dgross@fs.fed.us. 33% of all UW students transfer from Washington community colleges. Academic Coaching Hi! My name is Penny Hinke and I'm an academic coach. "A what?" you say. An academic coach works one-on-one with students to help them develop strategies that enable them to achieve their academic goals and succeed at college. I've worked with college students with disabilities for over 10 years and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with AccessSTEM students here at DO-IT. As a coach, I work on building the confidence, motivation, self-belief, and self-advocacy of my students. Some of the study skills strategies we work on include - time management, - organization, - note taking, - academic writing, and - test preparation. But that's not all! Since every student is different, every coaching relationship is tailored to the goals, strengths and challenges of each student. I've also helped students prepare their resumes and cover letters for internships, develop strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety, and clarify their goals for the future. Coaching sessions are fifty minutes long and take place every Wednesday in the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Bellevue College. Typically, sessions are held on a weekly basis throughout the academic year. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, contact me at hinkep@uw.edu, or call me at 206-543-9150. I'd love to hear from you! College Funding: Upcoming Scholarships Check out the exciting new page that contains scholarships for all types of students, disabilities, and interests! Using an interactive sorting tool, you can filter scholarships by disability. Information includes scholarship name, deadline, description, eligibility, and links to individual sponsors. Over sixty scholarships are included. To see this page in action, visit www.washington.edu/doit/Student/scholarships.html/. Some key upcoming scholarships are below: Friends in Art Scholarship Application is due on April 15th, 2012. This $1,000 scholarship is intended for blind or visually impaired students who plan on majoring in art. Any college student is eligible. Vist affnet.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/12/70/70-70/4534 for more information. Education is Power Scholarship Program Application is due on May 1st, 2012. At least twenty awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 will be given to qualifying students with hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Any student attending a postsecondary institution is eligible. For more information, visit www.medprorx.com/scholarship.html Suggestions for scholarships that benefit students with disabilities can be sent to Sean Marihugh at marihs@uw.edu. Student Services at Bellevue College Academic Success Center, D204 Assists students in successfully completing college courses. Educational Planning Advising Center, B232 Advisors, counselors, and resources are available for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university, pursue a career, or are undecided about their major. Learning and Computer Labs Many academic learning labs and nearly 1,300 computers are dedicated for student use. View the complete list of labs, including those located in the library and across campus. Find links to these and more at: bellevuecollege.edu/resources/services/ Center for Career Connections Events Bellevue College offers informational sessions that provide career-related information. To register, call 425-564-2279 or come by during business hours. Sessions are only open to currently enrolled students. For more information, including workshops, visit bellevuecollege.edu/careers/sac_classes.html. Recurring Events Looking for Internships, held most Mondays 2:30-3:30 p.m. and most Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:20 p.m. Creating an Effective R?sum?, held most Tuesdays, 2:30-3:20 p.m. Rm. R102 Interviewing Strategies, held most Wednesdays, 1:30-2:20 p.m. Job Search Strategies & LinkedIn, held most Wednesdays, 2:30-3:20 p.m. Searching & Applying for Scholarships, held most Tuesdays, 10:30-11:20 a.m.Disability Resource Center at Bellevue College Spring hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: B132 Phone: 425-564-2498 (V), 425-564-4110 (TTY) The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is dedicated to service excellence in the provision of comprehensive and flexible accommodation plans, which contribute to the successful academic endeavors of qualified students who have disabilities. For more information, visit bellevuecollege.edu/drc/. About this Publication This newsletter is published by DO-IT for Bellevue College students. It is printed periodically. An online version is available at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/articles?335. To be notified of future events, submit program inquiries, or make newsletter content suggestions, contact Tami Tidwell at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or tamitha@uw.edu. DO-IT University of Washington Sheryl Burgstahler, Founder and Director Scott Bellman, Program Manager Tami Tidwell, Project Coordinator Debra Zawada, Project Coordinator Box 354842, Seattle, WA 98195-4842 206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY) doit@uw.edu, www.uw.edu/doit/ Achnowledgement This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant #HRD-0833504. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Copyright (c) 2012, University of Washington. Permission is granted to copy these materials for educational, noncommercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged. 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