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Summer volunteer in South Africa law
Before he begins his final year as a law, economics and public policy major, Avi Socha is picking up perspective in Cape Town, South Africa, at a nonprofit legal firm called Projects Abroad Human Rights.
July 22, 2016
New writer for UW Bothell
As a communications specialist in the office of Advancement and External Relations, I’m a writer, putting information on the website or in news releases to promote the University. Being a University of Washington alum who lives in Bothell, I’m combining two things close to my heart.
July 22, 2016
Orientation sets students up for success
Summer may seem quiet on the University of Washington Bothell campus, but it’s busy for incoming students and the office of Orientation and Transition Programs. In the June-September period there are 23 orientation events: 14 for transfer students, six for first year students and three for parents.
July 22, 2016
The power of connections
George Northcroft, Northwest regional administrator of the General Services Administration and member of the University of Washington Bothell advisory board, shares with students how he makes professional connections. All current UW Bothell students are welcome to attend his talk at 10 a.m. Wednesday in UW2-228.
July 18, 2016
From military to student life
Transitioning to civilian life is difficult enough for many veterans, but it can be especially hard while adjusting to college. UW Bothell's Office of Veterans Services helps navigate barriers and make a smoother transition. Photo: Omar Gonzalez, Army veteran and president of the Student Veterans Association.
July 14, 2016
There is still time to apply for fall quarter
Leading-edge education, faculty committed to your success, small class sizes, undergraduate research and community engagement opportunities, travel abroad – all reasons to apply now to become a Husky.
July 8, 2016
Fresh majors, minors in coming year
In the coming school year, University of Washington Bothell students have fresh academic choices: a full degree major in gender, women & sexuality studies (GWSS), a dual campus doctor of pharmacy MBA, a graduate certificate in digital teaching and learning, plus six minors to expand options.
June 30, 2016
Grads become community partners
Some University of Washington Bothell alumni become community partners. Nora Karena, master’s in cultural studies (MACS ’14), is now director of housing services for YWCA in Snohomish County. Mike Irons, master’s in public policy program (MAPS ’13), is programs manager for Snohomish County Juvenile Court in Everett.
June 30, 2016
Where are they now? Justin Gill at Yale
Justin Gill, who earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2013 at University of Washington Bothell, is now a student in the doctor of nursing practice program at Yale where he expects to graduate in 2019. Gill says his classes at UW Bothell taught him to consider broader concepts in health care and nursing.
June 30, 2016
Best practices, tips for Fulbright applicants
The U.S. government will pay you to study, research or teach abroad for up to a year through the Fulbright program, which also makes an impressive resume entry when you return home. You can read about the various Fulbrights online, but here are some best practices and tips you might not read anywhere else.
June 23, 2016
Hosting EducationUSA Adviser Training
The University of Washington Bothell has a chance to shine when it hosts 18 international advisers for a weeklong EducationUSA training institute. It allows us to highlight our campus to advisers helping students come to the United States, says Dana Brolley of the International Student Services.
June 23, 2016
‘Never too late’ attitude for 67-year-old grad
When she decided to return to school in her mid-60's, Elizabeth Huffaker was worried she would be met with a “What are you doing here?” attitude. Instead, at University of Washington Bothell, “I met so many young people who treated me as equals and at the same time respected me,” says Huffaker, the class of 2016’s oldest grad.
June 23, 2016