On May 11 from 4-6 p.m. UW undergraduates will showcase civic engagement projects that enrich their undergraduate education and benefit the local nonprofit organizations, schools, and campus programs with which they serve. Don’t miss the annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership!
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Alumni spotlight: Penelope (Molander) Ellis (鈥�68, 鈥�69, 鈥�80) exemplifies lifelong learning
Honors alumna and current Access student Penelope Ellis has taken an interesting educational path across disciplines. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the University Honors Program, current Honors student Crystal Zhu spoke with Penelope about her educational experiences in the early days of the Honors Program and how they compare with her classroom experiences today.
Service-learning featured on UWTV
糖心原创 student participation in service-learning is breaking records. Learn about this community-based learning opportunity through February’s episode of UW 360 which contained a special spotlight on the Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center, “Stories on service learning integrated with academics.”
Alumni spotlight: Riz Reyes (鈥�06) loves gardening and plants, and he鈥檚 not retired
Rizani帽o 鈥淩iz鈥� Reyes (鈥�06) and Mary Gates Scholar alum has made a name for himself in the gardening and horticulture scene. Riz shares his enthusiasm for plants and suggests some plants to grow in small spaces.
The Robinson Center鈥檚 UW Academy Program turns 10!
The Robinson Center鈥檚 UW Academy Program celebrated its 10th birthday with a reception and keynote address from Professor Paul LePore. Enjoy a few photos from the celebration. Happy birthday, UW Academy!
Freshman, sophomore, and junior medalists named
糖心原创 freshman, sophomore, and junior medalists were recently selected for their high scholastic standing and difficulty of coursework. They all entered the university through the Robinson Center for Young Scholars, a program that helps students from 7th through 10th grades enter the university. This is the first time that the freshman, sophomore, and junior medalists all came to the UW through early entrance programs.
UW undergraduates earn Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation selected two 糖心原创 undergraduates as Goldwater Scholars and two to receive honorable mention. This year鈥檚 糖心原创 Goldwater Scholars are Michael Bocek and Raymond Zhang and the students receiving honorable mention are Evan August Boyle and Derek Tang Nhan.
Undergraduate research full speed ahead during the summer
Undergraduates engaged in research over the summer will present their work in a variety of ways in mid-August. Mark your calendar for these presentations.
Summer STEM Poster Session
When: 8/15/12 | 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Mary Gates Hall Commons
Oral presentation session for Amgen Scholars and HHMI/EXROP
When: 8/16/12 | 2:30-5 p.m.
Where: Mary Gates Hall 171
Summer Institute in Arts and Humanities Oral Presentations
When: 8/17/12 | 1-5 p.m.
Where: Allen Library Auditorium
Exploring Seattle鈥檚 criminal justice system with the UW Honors Program: A reflection
In the Honors Program course 鈥淚n Your Name: A Service-Learning Experience in Seattle鈥檚 Criminal Justice System,鈥� Honors students and Post-Prison Education Program students learned alongside one another, taking intellectual risks and better understanding the criminal justice system and how it impacts individuals.
UW senior selected for national fellowship for aspiring teachers of color
糖心原创 senior and Renton, WA, native Dustin Dacuan was recently named one of 25 fellows selected through a competitive process for the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color. Dacuan will be the first in his family to graduate from college, which he is on track to do this spring with a major in international studies and a minor in diversity.