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May 6, 2013
Undergraduate discovery on display at annual Research Symposium
More than 1,000 talented University of Washington undergraduates will showcase their contributions to innovative and groundbreaking research at the Sixteenth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, one of the largest such symposia in the country. The symposium will take place May 17, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., in Mary Gates Hall. Some presentations will also…
April 25, 2013
Spring Celebration showcases students’ transformative leadership and service experiences
At this year’s annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership, over 100 University of Washington undergraduates will share their involvement in transformative leadership and service activities. Fellow students, members of the community, and university faculty and staff are invited to attend the event and celebrate the inspirational work of students who have stepped up to…
March 15, 2013
Honors student Genevieve Gebhart selected for Luce Scholarship
Genevieve (Gennie) Gebhart, a senior Honors student majoring in international studies and economics, was recently selected as a 2013-14 Luce Scholar. A graduate of Mercer Island High School, Gebhart is one of 18 students nationwide to receive this scholarship this year. The University of Washington is one of two Pac-12 institutions with a Luce Scholar…
Q & A with Luce Scholar Genevieve Gebhart
Learn more about Gennie Gebhart’s experiences at the UW and what her future plans are in this Q&A, conducted over email while Gennie was on a study abroad experience in Rome. Why did you apply for the Luce Scholarship? I knew that I wanted to take time to travel after graduation, and I knew that…
February 13, 2013
Inside the Undergraduate Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning present: Inside the Undergraduate Teaching Experience A celebration of the book about the UW Growth in Faculty Teaching Study with authors Catharine Beyer, Ed Taylor, and Jerry Gillmore February 25, 2013 Doors open at 2:30 p.m., presentation at 2:45 p.m. Reception to follow Walker Ames…
January 17, 2013
MLK and sacred songs that feed the soul
I crave the sound of a call and response—the verbal and non-verbal interaction between a speaker and listener—that is endemic to democratic participation in public matters; the kind of call that allows us to acknowledge misfortune, ruination, or loss, followed by a response proclaiming that freedom and justice are close at hand. It’s a reminder…
January 10, 2013
University of Washington named Tillman Military Scholar University Partner
The University of Washington is one of three new universities selected by the Pat Tillman Foundation to partner with the foundation in support of its Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides educational scholarships for veteran and active servicemembers and their spouses.
January 7, 2013
UW Leadership Firesides begin Jan. 10
Curious about leadership development? Sam Lim, founder and executive director of Scholarship Junkies, a Seattle-based scholarship resource, is the first speaker at the UW Leadership Firesides for winter quarter. Sam will share his story of personal growth as a student leader with the UW Dream Project and Scholarship Junkies as well as discuss how his…
October 6, 2012
From Sputnik to the 21st century: A brief history of the UW Honors Program
Being a student of the popular TV show “Mad Men” isn’t necessary to recognize the significant shifts in American society in the 1960s. The UW Honors Program was created in the midst of these changes. In this brief history, learn how and why the Honors Program came about and how it’s different today.
October 1, 2012
U Lead, We Lead
U Lead, We Lead is a leadership event for emerging leaders U Lead, We Lead is designed to increase undergraduate students’ self-awareness and understanding of leadership styles, strengths, and challenges. Our Speakers Lorenzo Romar has served as Head Coach of Husky Men’s Basketball for the last decade, creating Washington’s elite basketball program. Learn more about Lorenzo Romar…
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