MAPS Weekly Opportunities
Event
SWAI Film Night “Welcome to Shelbyville”
4th Annual Pre-Health Affair
Film Screening “Cardboard- Behind the signs of Seattle’s
panhandlers”
Treehouse Holiday Drive
Date
Nov 20, 2013
Nov 21, 2013
Nov 21, 2013
Present – Dec 14
No MAPS meeting this week in order to allow for attendance at Pre-Health Affair!!
MAPS Related Events
1) Treehouse Holiday Drive
2) Annual Medical Education Conference Early Bird Pricing
3) 4th Annual Pre-Health Affair
Internships/Work/Research
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7)
ADVANCE Graduate Program Assistant Opportunity
Math 307 Graders Wanted
UW Amgen Scholars Summer Program
Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates: India 2014
Volunteer
8) Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Project Leader Registration
9) Seattle King County Public Health Seeking Volunteers
10) Gap Medics
Majors/ Academic Information Sessions
11) Business Educational Opportunity Program (BEOP)
12) School of Public Health Information Sessions
13) Thursday Architecture Information Session
14) Upcoming Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) Information Sessions
15) Implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Washington State
16) CRITICAL VOICES: On the Front Lines - The Affordable Care Act in Diverse
Communities
17) 7th Annual Higher Education Summit
Scholarships & Fellowships
18) Beinecke Scholarship for Junior in Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Fields
Information Session
19) Gilman International Scholarship Program Spring 2014
20) University of Washington Retirement Association Scholarship in Aging
21) Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
22) Scholarship Search & Application Workshops
Other Fun Opportunities!
23) SWIA Film Night: “Welcome to Shelbyville” [Flyer Attached]
24) Film Screening: “ Cardboard- Behind the signs of Seattle’s panhandlers”
25) Trans Health Panel Discussion in honor of Trans Awareness Week [Flyer
Attached]
Details
MAPS Events
1) Treehouse Holiday Drive
 Dates: Present – Dec 14
 Details: This year MAPS will be collecting donations for the Treehouse
Foundation which include, but are not limited to, new clothes, toys,
monetary donations, shoes and accessories. We will be setting up a tree or
two with wish-lists from children to provide a better idea of possible
donation options. More details to come available on the Facebook page!
 Treehouse Foundation home page: treehouseforkids.org
 Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1393268474247816/.
2) Annual Medical Conference Early Bird Pricing
 Conference Dates: April 16 – 20, 2014
 Details: The 50th Anniversary AMEC theme, "Fifty Years, One Mission:
Diversifying the Face of Medicine", serves as the programmatic pinnacle of
the commitment SNMA to fulfilling this important mission thus far. The
conference program aims to provide attendees with a greater appreciation
of the history of the SNMA and the ways in which we can continue to fulfill
this mission. With workshops focused on academic success, professional
development, community empowerment, and research, attendees will be
inspired and motivated to become pioneering physicians of tomorrow,
translating what they have learned to impact health disparities and
diversify the face of medicine. Upon leaving the conference, each attendee
will receive a wealth of resources and knowledge that will secure the
mission of SNMA, and inspire our nation's future physicians of color to take
SNMA into its next era!
 Notes: early bird pricing now open!
 SNMA Event Page: http://www.snma.org/index.php?pID=174
3) 4th Annual Pre-Health Affair
 Date: Nov 21, 2013 – 6pm – HUB Lyceum
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Details: Announcing THE social health event of the year! The Student
Health Consortium and Alpha Epsilon Delta are hosting the 4th annual
Pre-Health Affair as a social mixer and networking event for all interested
students. Come ready for casino games, music by Rainy Dawg Radio,
mocktails, and more. Although this event is FREE you will need to bring a
hygiene item (ie. socks, toothbrush, lip balm, hair ties, floss, shampoo,
liquid body soap etc.) for admittance. These items will be donated to the
University District Youth Clinic (UDYC) which provides homeless, at risk,
runaway, and/or street involved youth ages 13-22 the opportunity, tools,
& support in transitioning to improved living while creating a safe,
nurturing environment
Internships/Work/Research
4) ADVANCE Graduate Program Assistant Opportunity
 Details: The ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change is pleased to
announce an opening for a Masters-level Graduate Program Assistant
beginning winter quarter, 1/6/2014. Please review the job description and
let us know if you would like to apply or have any questions about the
position. In the past we have hired students from a wide scope of
experiences and UW departments and programs, including Anthropology,
Public Affairs, Social Work, and Educational Leadership and Policy
Studies. ADVANCE partners with science, technology, math, and
engineering departments at UW to increase the participation and
advancement of women and underrepresented minorities in these fields.
Much of our work is focused on professional development in our target
departments. More information about ADVANCE can be found at our
webpage.
 ADVANCE Webpage: http://advance.washington.edu.
 Job Description: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2013/10/ADVANCE-Graduate-ProgramAssistantJobDescription_October-2013.pdf
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/advance-graduateprogram-assistant-opportunity/
5) Math 307 Graders Wanted
 Details: We have openings for Math 307 graders for Autumn quarter. We
also are currently looking for students who have completed Math 307, 308,
309, 324, 326, 327 and 328 with a minimum grade of 3.7 (required) to
grade these courses in Winter. Work Study is strongly preferred. Pay is
$10.46/hour with a minimum of 4 hours/week required.
 Application: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/danyel/
46538
Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/math-307-graderswanted/
6) UW Amgen Scholars Summer Program
 Application Deadline : Feb 3,2014
 Details: Interested in learning more about science and biotechnology
research as a career? The UW Amgen Scholars Program provides a
transformative opportunity for some of the nation’s top undergraduates to
explore and prepare for careers in scientific research. The application for
the 2014 UW Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program is now live! To
learn more about the program, register to attend an upcoming Amgen
Scholars Program Information Session.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/prehlth/?p=4114
 AMGEN Home page: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen
 Information Sessions:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/amgeninfosessi
on.html
- Thursday, Dec 5th – 3:30-4:30 pm – MGH 171
- Friday, Dec 6th – 12:30-1:30 pm – MGH171
7) Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates: India 2014
 Application Dates: Rolling admission, Next review date is Dec 1, 2013
 Details: Embark on a journey to explore India’s ecology in the Western
Ghats. India is globally recognized as a megadiverse country, containing
70% of the world’s biodiversity. India is home to 3 of the world’s 34 global
biodiversity hotspots – unique, biologically rich areas facing serious
conservation threats. Rapid economic growth and urbanization have put
significant pressure on the country’s diverse ecosystems. These
environmental concerns present a wide range of sustainable development
issues which are addressed by the SEE-U program.
 Application Process: http://eices.columbia.edu/education-training/seeu/application-process/
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Volunteer
8) Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Project Leader Registration
 Application Dates: Registration opens Nov 12
 Information Session Dates:
- Thursday, Nov 7 – 4-5 pm – MGH 173R
- Tuesday, Nov 13 – 12-1 pm – MGH171E
 Details: We are currently recruiting for Project Leaders! Project leaders
select a specific service site, and are responsible for recruiting volunteers
to participate in their project. They will sign volunteers up with United
Way, and help with facilitation at Kickoff and their service site during the
Day of Service. Project Leader Registration Opens November 12th! What
does it mean to be a Project Leader? Tasks include:
Recruit volunteers to join your MLK Day project
Communicate with your host organization
Communicate with volunteers who sign up for your project
Use the United Way online registration system to sign up and
register group members
- Help frame why this event & your specific service project are
important for the volunteers
- Coordinate t-shirt pick for your group members
 Event Website: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/project-leaderregistration-for-the-2014-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
 Volunteer Project Leader Resource Manual:
http://www.washington.edu/carlson/register-for-an-mlk-day-serviceproject/
 Information on MLK Jr. Day of Service:
http://www.washington.edu/carlson/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
9) Seattle King County Public Health Seeking Volunteers
 Details: As you may know, approximately 11% of King County residents
speak English “not well” and 3% don’t speak English at all. As leaders,
you are in a unique position to help your community. By joining the PHRC,
you will be working with us to assure equity – before, during and after an
emergency. How much time is required to volunteer? The minimum time
required to become a volunteer is approximately 8 hours (including
orientation and online trainings.) After becoming an active volunteer, the
Public Health Reserve Corps is an opt-in experience – meaning that
volunteers are able to choose their level of involvement and there is no
obligation to be deployed.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/seattle-king-countypublic-health-seeking-volunteers/
10) Gap Medics:
 Dates: American Pre-Health students can join a special project during
Spring Break 2014, beginning on the 10th, 17th or 24th of March!
 Details: This is a unique opportunity for Pre-Health students from colleges
across the United States to be part of a global health education project!
Opportunities are available for programs in Tanzania and Thailand for
American students pursuing studies in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, PreDentistry, Pre-Midwifery and Pre-Physicians Assistant.
 Gap Medics Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/gapmedics?utm_source=MailingList&utm_me
dium=email&utm_campaign=USA+-+CA+Advisor+List+%2B%2B
 Gap Medics Home Page:
http://www.gapmedics.com/?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=ema
il&utm_campaign=USA+-+CA+Advisor+List+%2B%2B
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Majors/ Academic Information Sessions
11) Business Educational Opportunity Program (BEOP)
 Event Date: Oct 14 – 3:30-7:00
 Details: Join us for a fun time of fellowship and free food. Creating
community is an awesome time to connect with other BEOP
students. Mary Tillotson and June Hairston, EOP Advisors, will be in
attendance.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/business-eduationalopportunity-program-beop-save-the-dates/
12) School of Public Health Information Sessions
 Details: The School of Public Health (SPH) has several information
sessions and drop in advising times scheduled throughout autumn quarter
for students interested in any of the School’s undergraduate programs.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/school-of-public-healthinformation-sessions-autumnquarter/
13) Thursday Architecture Information Session
 Details: Please join us this Autumn Quarter for one of our Thursday
Architecture Information Sessions. For Autumn Quarter, every Thursday
(except November 14 and 28) from noon to 1:00, we will be gathering in
Architecture Hall room 140 to review program admissions requirements,
the application process, view sample portfolios from prior years and
answer any outstanding questions you may have.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/thursday-architectureinformation-session/
14) Upcoming Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) Information Sessions
 Details: Students are invited to meet with a member of our Admissions
team for a brief discussion of the profession of social work, our BASW
curriculum and admissions application process, followed by Q&A.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/upcoming-bachelor-ofarts-in-social-welfare-basw-information-sessions/
 Information Sessions: http://socialwork.uw.edu/admissions
- Friday, Nov 15 – 4-5:30 pm - HUB 307
- Thursday, Dec 12 – 12:30-2 pm – HUB 307
15) Implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Washington State
 Date: Nov 19 – 4:30-7:30 pm
 Details: Join us for a panel discussion on the status of the ACA
implementation in Washington State, followed by a Q&A session and
networking reception (beer & wine and appetizers will be served). This
event is open to alumni, students, and other members of the health care
community. Tickets are $35 for students and $55 for others.
 Event Page:
http://sph.washington.edu/news/event.asp?content_ID=4748&cal=SPHC
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16) CRITICAL VOICES: On the Front Lines - The Affordable Care Act in Diverse
Communities
 Dates: Nov 19 – 12:00-1:20 pm – Room T-747
 Details: Teresa Mosqueda from the WA State Labor Council, Aren Sparck
from the Seattle Indian Health Board, and Jeffrey Harris, Director of the
Health Promotion Research Center at the School of Public Health, will
participate in a discussion moderated by Aaron Katz, principal lecturer in
Health Services.
 Event Page:
http://sph.washington.edu/news/event.asp?content_ID=4709&cal=SPHC
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17) 7th Annual Higher Education Summit
 Dates: Nov 18 -3:30pm – HUB 332, Nov 19 – 3:30pm – HUB 332
 Details: Event includes sessions such as “Pay It Forward: A Viable
Funding Alternative” and “The Affordable Care Act and Healthcare for
University Students”
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/gpss/content/7th-annualhigher-education-summit
Scholarships & Fellowships
18) Beinecke Scholarship for Junior in Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Fields
Information Session
 Dates: Nov 14 – Jan 9
 Details: The Beinecke Scholarship provides $34,000 for graduate study in
arts, humanities and social science fields to juniors (based on graduation
date) of exceptional ability and achievement. Students must be nominated
to compete for this scholarship, and the UW is allowed to nominate one
student per year to compete for this national award.
 Application: http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/searchresults.html?page_stub=beinecke
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/beinecke-scholarshipfor-juniors-in-arts-humanities-social-science-fields/
19) Gilman International Scholarship Program Spring 2014
 Application Due Date: Oct 1, 2013
 Details: The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairʼs Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased
to announce that the online application is now open for students
participating in study abroad programs and internships during the spring
2014 term. The Gilman Program aims to diversify the kinds of students
who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they
go. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information
about the Gilman Scholarship, webinar schedules, and other helpful
resources, including subscription to Gilman Advisor Newsletters, please
visit the Gilman website.
 Gilman Website: www.iie.org/gilman.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/gilman-internationalscholarship-program-spring-2014/
20) University of Washington Retirement Association Scholarship in Aging
 Application Due Date: Feb 6, 2014
 Details: Up to three $4,000 awards will be made for Spring quarter, 2014.
This scholarship is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional
students currently enrolled at any UW campus.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/uwra-scholarship-inaging/
21) Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
 Application Due Date: Nov 15, 2013
 Details: Undergraduate and graduate students in all fields interested in
studying critical languages may be interested in applying for the Critical
Language Scholarships for intensive summer institutes offered by the US
Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CLS
Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the
number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages.
Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply.
Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the
scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their
future professional careers in any field.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/critical-languagescholarships-for-intensive-summer-institutes/
22) Scholarship Search & Application Workshops
 Details: Workshops focus on scholarship 101 tools as well as assistance in
personal statement and resume writing.
 Event Page: http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/scholarship-searchapplication-workshops-2/
Other Fun Opportunities!
23) SWIA Film Night: “Welcome to Shelbyville”
 Date: Nov 20, 2013 – 6:30pm – SSW Room 305
 Details: The Social Work Immigration Alliance (SWIA) will be hosting a
viewing of the film "Welcome to Shelbyville". Please see the attached flyer
for more details! [ Flyer attached to email] “Welcome to Shelbyville is a
glimpse of America at a crossroads. In this one small town in the heart of
America's Bible Belt, a community grapples with rapidly changing
demographics. Just a stone's throw away from Pulaski, Tennessee (the
birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan), longtime African American and white
residents are challenged with how best to integrate with a growing Latino
population and the more recent arrival of hundreds of Muslim Somali
refugees.” – Independent Television Service
24) Film Screening: “ Cardboard- Behind the signs of Seattle’s panhandlers”
 Date: Nov 18, 2013 – 6:30pm – Room 305 AB
 Details: “Cardboard” is a documentary exploring the stories behind the
signs of Seattle’s panhandlers. The film focuses on a broad range of topics
related to panhandling, encouraging viewers to understand the reality
behind the stereotypes of panhandlers. The film will be followed by a Q &
A discussion with Producer and Director, Matt Longmire.
 Movie Information: http://cardboardmovie.com/about/
25) Trans Health Panel Discussion in honor of Trans Awareness Week
 Date: Nov 21, 2013 – 5:30-7:00pm – Health Sciences T531
 Details: The program will begin with a "Trans 101" overview of basic
concepts and the health disparities that affect the Trans community by
Marsha Botzer, founder of Ingersoll Gender Center. We will then hear
from some awesome providers about their experiences caring for Trans
patients. Regardless of your knowledge or previous exposure to this
topic, we welcome you to come learn and ask questions.
 See Attached Flyer for more information