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CONNECTED HUSKIES STUDENT NEWSLETTER

April 2025

The Office of Connected Learning is dedicated to helping you discover experiential learning opportunities to enrich your education. Come meet with our advisors to explore these opportunities and learn how to get involved. Schedule an appointment now! We offer both virtual and in-person advising sessions.

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Ashley Yekyum Shim presented on the power of storytelling through her research project, “Effectiveness of Climate Fiction on Environmental Activism” at the Showcase in 2024.

Student Academic Showcase

Tuesday, March 15 - Thursday, March 15

The Student Academic Showcase is a campus-wide celebration featuring student learning and research journeys, collaborations, community partners, and networking. This annual showcase is a comprehensive event featuring students’ research and learning projects across all academic disciplines. It includes film screenings, student-led talks and exhibitions, artwork displays, oral presentations, and a poster session.

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Effective Poster Design Workshop

Monday, April 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Designing an academic poster requires more than just putting information on a page. It’s about communicating your research clearly and effectively. This workshop will guide you through the essentials of poster design, content organization, and visual communication, helping you create a professional and engaging presentation.

Oral Presentation Workshop

Tuesday, May 6, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Join us for the Oral Presentation workshop tailored specifically for students gearing up to present their research findings at the Student Academic Showcase. Learn essential tips and techniques to deliver a compelling oral presentation. From structuring your content to perfecting your delivery, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to confidently showcase your research.

Global Initiatives Events

Q&A with Study Abroad Ambassadors

Thursday, April 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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Join us for informal conversation about traveling abroad. A panel of UWB Study Abroad Ambassadors, students who’ve studied abroad with support from a UW Bothell scholarship, will share their global experiences in a casual setting.

Beverages and some snacks will be provided.

Intro to Global Fellowships

Tuesday, April 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Join us to learn about the Global Fellowships Prep (GFP), meet with UW fellowship advisors, and bring your questions about starting the Global Fellowship process. These opportunities are open to students from the start of their undergraduate journey through graduate school and beyond. You'll have the chance to connect with advisors and other UW students who are beginning the fellowship application process, as well as ask questions during the Q&A session.

Intro to Fulbright

Wednesday, April 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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This session will provide a basic overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, including the various program types, application components, and the process of submitting an application through the University of Washington. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Join the Global Fellowship Prep (GFP) program to learn about other funded, globally-focused opportunities and how to become a competitive applicant.

Digital Skills Workshop Series

Search Engine Strategies & Online Research

Wednesday, April 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Mastering online research is essential for academic and professional success. This workshop will explore how search engines work, strategies for optimizing searches, and techniques for evaluating online information.

Learn how to navigate search algorithms, refine your queries, and critically assess sources to find reliable and relevant information efficiently. Whether you're conducting research for coursework or professional projects, this session will provide practical tools to enhance your digital literacy and research skills.

Building Your Professional Identity

Friday, April 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Developing a strong professional identity is key to career success. This workshop will help you build confidence in how you present yourself in professional settings by focusing on workplace professionalism, communication, and personal branding.

You’ll also participate in an elevator pitch exercise to practice introducing yourself effectively and learn strategies for building your digital presence and networking.

Enhancing Team Collaboration with Project Management

Friday, April 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Effective collaboration is essential in any professional setting, and Microsoft 365 offers powerful tools to streamline teamwork and project management. This workshop will provide an overview of Microsoft Teams and Planner focusing on how to communicate efficiently, manage tasks, and collaborate in real time.
Learn how to organize projects, track progress, and improve workflow using these tools, whether you're working on academic projects or preparing for the workplace. Gain hands-on experience to enhance productivity and teamwork in a digital environment.

LLI upcoming events- Empowerment through civic engagement

LLI Empowerment through Civic Engagement Series

A group of Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) members, connect their civic leadership goals and created a series of events focused on civic engagement in the Latinx Community. These events are open for all, including community members.

Equity in Education, Thursday, April 24th 11:00am -1:00pm, Plaza
Latinos in Local Government, Thursday, April 24th 6:00pm -8:00pm, UW2 Commons
Know Your Rights Info Session, Monday, May 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm, DISC 252

Plan Ahead

May 6, Latino Culture Night
May 7, Travel Q&A with Study Abroad Ambassadors, Truly House
May 8, Poster Drop-in Session, Truly House
May 9, Digital Skills Workshop: Ethical Use of AI
May 13-15, Student Academic Showcase, UW Bothell
May 16, Undergraduate Research Symposium, UW Seattle

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UW Bothell Study Abroad Ambassadors with Japanese Students from the Institute of Science Tokyo.

Upcoming Deadlines

UW Bothell Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship

Friday, April 11, 11:59pm

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The UW Bothell Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship helps to offset expenses required to participate in a study abroad program. Applicants must be current UW Bothell students enrolled in a degree program, residents of Washington State, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and commit to promoting study abroad opportunities in the Bothell community upon their return as a Study Abroad Ambassador.

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Summer Research Awards Deadline

Thursday, May 15
11:50pm - 11:55pm

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The Summer Research Awards (formerly known as Founders Fellows) provides $1500 awards to support UW Bothell undergraduate students participating in a structured research or creative project over the summer.

Learn more at https://depts.washington.edu/uwbur/listing/connected-learning-summer-research-awards/

Apply for the Summer Research Award

UW Events

These events are hosted by other departments and groups - but align closely with Connected Learning's mission.

Letters for Legislators, Tuesday, April 8, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, ARC-121
Careers in AI-Disrupted Job Markets, April 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Beardslee Building Room 272
CBIT Real-World Biotech Seminar: How Drugs Are Made – From Idea to Market, April 14, 4:30 - 6:30pm, Collaboratory, Disc-152
Tri-campus Civic Health and Democracy Visioning Session, April 24, 12pm – 1:30pm

Students in the News

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For the Sake of a Caring School Climate

As an undergraduate, alumna K’Leia Wilson embraced community-based learning opportunities that took her “out of the student bubble” and allowed her to work alongside professionals serving clients of all ages and backgrounds. Read how K’Leia traces a direct connection between her UW Bothell experience and her successful career in school psychology.

Connected Huskies Database: Find High-Impact & Experiential Learning Opportunities at UW Bothell

Opportunities on Connected Huskies Database

Twenty new opportunities were listed this March featuring internships, research, and summer positions. Many opportunities focus on environmental or public health projects. Make sure to check them out!

View Connected Huskies Database

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