Opportunities at University of Washington and Washington State University
| What | When | Description | Due by |
| Washington State University Shaping Conference | October 19 – 21, 2012 | SHAPING is a leadership conference that specifically targets junior and senior high school level students of Asian-American/Pacific Islander descent. This annual event on the Pullman campus intends to foster and address the needs of higher education among the Asian-American/Pacific Islander community while fostering leadership development for current WSU Students. | Registration must be received prior to October 8th. Priority will be given to students that have never attended the conference.http://shaping.wsu.edu/ |
| UW Essence of Success | Saturday, October 20, 2012 | Essence of Success is a FREE one-day conference for African-American high school seniors who are interested in attending the University of Washington-Seattle. “Essence” was created to encourage African-American students to pursue higher education, as well as give them a closer view of the UW through the eyes of academic excellence and diversity enhancement. Participants will have the opportunity to meet future classmates, learn about campus programs, and discover the diversity and unity that exists within the UW community. They will participate in writing and application workshops, cultural activities and get a chance to experience life as a future Husky! | Priority will be given to students with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The application is due no later than Friday, October 5, 2012. Apply at: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/tatumm/177000 |
| UW Esperanza En Educación (EEE) | Saturday, October 27, 2012 | Esperanza En Educación is a FREE one-day conference for Latino high school seniors who are interested in attending the University of Washington-Seattle. EEE was created to encourage Latino students to pursue higher education and give them an opportunity to discover their potential at the UW. Participants will have the opportunity to meet future classmates, learn about campus programs, and discover the diversity and unity that exists within the UW community. They will participate in writing and application workshops, cultural activities and get a chance to experience life as a future Husky! | Priority will be given to students with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The application is due no later than Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Apply at: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/garzac/176917 |
| UW Readiness for Islander Success in Education Conference (RISE) | Friday, October 26, 2012 | The RISE Conference is a FREE one-day conference for Pacific Islander high school juniors and seniors who are interested in attending the University of Washington-Seattle. RISE was created to encourage Pacific Islander students to pursue higher education, as well as give them a closer view of the UW through the eyes of academic excellence and diversity enhancement. Participants will have the opportunity to meet future classmates, learn about campus programs, and discover the diversity and unity that exists within the UW community. They will participate in writing and application workshops, cultural activities and get a chance to experience life as a future Husky! | Participation in this conference will be based on a “first-come, first-serve” eligibility and availability basis. Please note that priority will be given to students with at least a 2.5 or higher GPA.The application is available online, and due no later than Friday, October 19, 2012.Apply at: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/toka8/175436 |
| UW Native American Student Day(NASD) Conference | Friday, November 2nd, 2012 | Native American Student Day is a FREE one-day conference for American Indian/Alaska Native high school seniors who are interested in attending the University of Washington-Seattle. NASD was created to encourage American Indian/Alaska Native students to pursue higher education, as well as give them a closer view of the UW through the eyes of academic excellence and diversity enhancement. Participants will have the opportunity to meet future classmates, learn about campus programs, and discover the diversity and unity that exists within the UW community. They will participate in writing and application workshops, cultural activities and get a chance to experience life as a future Husky! | Students who are interested in attending need to contact Maxine Alex, Native Education Coordinator, ASAP for a permission slip. Space is limited to 7 students. Please note that seniors and juniors on track to attend a four year school will have priority and all students need to be cleared for field trips by the school nurse at your school. Please call (253) 945-4583 or email malex@fwps.org for more information. |
All of the above events are free of charge to students
Opportunities Elsewhere
| What | When | Description | Due by |
| ASPIRE: Annual Summit for Pacific Islander Resources and Education | 8:30 am September 29, 2012 at South Seattle Community College, Jerry Brockey Center | Annual Summit for Pacific Islander Resources and Education Summit (ASPIRE) creates a space for Pacific Islander students, parents, families, educators, and community members to come together to share and exchange perspectives, lived experiences, resources, and information on the issues facing their children in the education system. | Register before September 29th at http://www.pisummit.org/register.php |
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The Career Center is typically open: Monday – Friday from 7:00 am -3:30 pm. |
