From: Ludmilla Kortchak
Date: May 2
Subject: Connected Huskies Student Newsletter - May 2025



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CONNECTED HUSKIES STUDENT NEWSLETTER

May 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.

STUDENT ACADEMIC SHOWCASE

Student Academic Showcase Kickoff
Tuesday, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboratory (DISC-152)
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The Student Academic Showcase is a campus-wide celebration featuring student learning and research journeys, collaborations, community partners, and networking. This annual event highlights students’ research and learning projects across all academic disciplines. It provides a platform for students to showcase their achievements and raise awareness on diverse topics from environmental studies to educational improvements. 

Experience innovation in action! Join us as we kick off the showcase by introducing a new access pass for UW alumni to use the Collaboratory. Connect with fellow UW graduates, explore student projects, try your hand at button-making, and enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity and community.

Check out the full schedule of events

Student Academic Showcase: Oral Presentations

Oral presentations showcase a range of student experiences, projects, and perspectives, and are organized by theme. 

  • Oral Presentations: Data Analysis
    • Wednesday, May 14, 9:00am - 11:00am, DISC 252
       
  • Oral Presentations: Building Campus Community
    • Wednesday, May 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, UWB 205
       
  • Oral Presentations: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Community Empowerment
    • Thirsday, May 15, 9:00am - 11:00am, UW1 261
       
  • Oral Presentations: Diverse Pedagogies - Lived Experiences
    • Thursday, May 15, 2:15pm - 4:15pm, UW2 131
View the oral presentations schedule

Student Academic Showcase: Poster Presentations

Thursday, May 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Collaboratory (DISC 152)

Student posters will be on display in the Collaboratory from 10am to 4pm. Presenters will be available near their posters for a two-hour window during the day.
 Check out the full lineup of student posters

EVENTS

Latino Culture Night

Tuesday, May 6, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
North Creek Events Center
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Open to all, come enjoy an exhibition of Latin American culture put on by the students of the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) at UW Bothell to highlight the cultures and impact of Latinx students, staff, and faculty on campus and in the community. In partnership with UW Bothell Latine Student Union and Professor Vilma Illanes’ BSPAN 216 Spring 2025 class.

Learn more about this event

Oral Presentation Workshop

Tuesday, May 6, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory (DISC 152)
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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.

Register for Oral Presentation Workshop

Travel Q&A with Study Abroad Ambassadors

Wednesday, May 7, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Truly House
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Heading abroad for a summer or autumn 2025 study abroad program? Join us for an informal conversation about traveling abroad and get prepared for your adventure! A panel of UWB Study Abroad Ambassadors, students who’ve studied abroad with support from a UW Bothell scholarship, will share their travel experiences in a relaxed setting.

Beverages and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Register for the Q&A with Ambassadors

Making an Impact During your College Experience Workshop

Monday, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Truly House
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Join students from the Community Engagement and Connected Learning Office for an interactive session on turning big ideas about justice into action. Discover how you can engage through volunteering, academic courses, and civic initiatives. You'll get a chance to reflect on your goals, the causes you care about, and how to get involved.

Register for Making Impact Workshop

Digital Skills Workshop Series

Ethical Use of AI

Friday, May 9, 11:00am - 12:00pm
UW2 240
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As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into workplaces and daily life, understanding its ethical implications is essential. This workshop will explore the role of AI in professional settings, the biases embedded in digital tools, and key ethical considerations for responsible AI use. 

Register for Ethical Use of AI Workshop
 

Search Engine Strategies & Online Research

Friday, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
UW2 240
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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.

Register for Online Research Workshop

UW Events

These events are organized by other departments and groups, but they closely align with Connected Learning's mission and values
 

Civic Engagement Announcements

  • Know Your Rights Info Session, Monday, May 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm, DISC 252
    Hosted by Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) members, this event offers valuable insights from community members in immigration-related legal situations. Enjoy refreshments, including Equites and Jumex.
  • Earn the NextGen Civic Leaders Patch for your graduation stole at UW Bothell.
    Graduating seniors in the Class of 2025 should apply by Tuesday, May 20 at 5pm to allow enough time for review.

Upcoming Deadlines

Summer Research Awards

Thursday, May 15, 11:59pm
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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 and apply

UW Bothell Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship

Friday, June 20, 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.

Learn more and apply for Ambassador Scholarship

Plan Ahead


Students in the News

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Winter 2025 Mary Gates Awards Recipients

Congratulations to UW Bothell students Anna, Christian, and Kristiina for receiving the 2025 Mary Gates Endowment for Students research scholarships in Winter Quarter. This competitive scholarship awards $5,000 over two quarters and is designed to enrich the educational experience of undergraduates engaged in faculty-guided research. Learn more about the Winter 2025 Mary Gates Scholarship recipients and their projects. 

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2025 Husky 100 Bothell Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 Husky 100 - 8 students from Bothell! These students truly embody the Husky Experience through their impact in the classroom, within our communities, and beyond.

Each year, the Husky 100 recognizes 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional students from the UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the University of Washington. Meet all of the 2025 UW Bothell Husky 100 recipients. 

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

Opportunities on Connected Huskies Database

Several new opportunities were added in April, including internships, research roles, and summer positions, many focused on environmental or public health projects.
New opportunities are being added constantly, so be sure to check back regularly!
 

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