From histmaj at u.washington.edu Wed Jul 2 08:13:54 2025 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Wed Jul 2 08:14:22 2025 Subject: [Histmaj] Exhibition Opening July 13! Through the Lens of Eskenasy: The Story of a Turkish, Jewish, German Family In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please see the message below from UW Ph.D. student Joana B?rger about an upcoming exhibit: I would like to invite you all to join us for the Grand Opening celebration of my exhibit Through the Lens of Eskenasy: The Story of a Turkish, Jewish, German Family, at the Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle on July 13th This exhibition offers a glimpse into the story of a cosmopolitan family that defied clear national, religious or ethnic categorization. The Eskenasy family crossed state borders, switched religious categories, and changed citizenship several times. Their story links Istanbul to Vienna, Munich, Theresienstadt Ghetto, New York City, and Washington state. The event will feature a discussion between a descendant of the Eskenasy family and the exhibit curator Joana B?rger and will be moderated by UW History Professor Devin Naar. While the program will begin at 2:00 p.m., we encourage you to arrive as early as 1:00 p.m. to view the exhibit beforehand. Refreshments to follow. Through the Lens of Eskenasy will be on view July 13 - August 10, 2025. Advance tickets recommended, walk-ins are welcome. This exhibit has been made possible through funding from the Stroum Center and the Digital History Summer Fellowship. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sign up for Global Fellowships Prep (GFP) Featured Events - with a focus on Fulbright/Mary Gates Leadership & Research * Getting Started on your MG Scholarship | Tuesday, July 8, Zoom, from 2:30-4:00 pm * Mary Gates Endowment Info Session | Wednesday, July 9, Zoom, from 10:00 - 11:00 am * Reworking your MG Application (Leadership and Research) | Wednesday, July 16, Zoom, from 2:30-4:00 pm * Fulbright Research/Study Application Workshop | Wednesday, July 16, Zoom, from 4:30-5:30 pm * Fulbright Research grant check-in session | Friday, July 18, Zoom, from 12:30-1:30 pm * Fulbright ETA Application Workshop | Wednesday, July 23, Zoom, from 4:30-5:30 pm * Mary Gates Endowment Info Session | Thursday, July 24, Zoom, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm * Maximizing your Fulbright Short Answer Questions & Abstracts | Wednesday, July 30, Zoom, from 4:30-5:30 pm Scholarship Opportunities Levinson Emerging Scholars and Washington Research Foundation Fellowship | Deadline: July 13 The Levinson Emerging Scholars (LES) Award and the Washington Research Foundation Fellowships (WRFF) for Advanced Undergraduates Program are designed to support promising students who work on creative and sophisticated research projects in biosciences and related fields under the guidance of UW faculty. You can apply for both awards at the same time. Each year, 10 students are selected for each award; award amounts are $8,000. Undergraduate Research Collective | Deadline: July 21 The Undergraduate Research Collective is a two-year program designed for first-year, second year, and first-year transfer students with no prior research experience. Students enroll in a two-quarter seminar focused on research preparation and community-building, are matched with a faculty mentor to conduct research, and receive an $8,000 scholarship over the course of their two-year participation. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergradresearch@uw.edu with any questions you may have. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | Application opens in August, Deadline: October 3 The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language and/or conducting STEM-related research while overseas. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship for military families provides specific support for child and spousal dependents of active-duty military members. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Mary Gates Research & Leadership | Application opens August 4, Deadline: October 20 Mary Gates Scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate students to pursue leadership or research activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors. Note: This is the only scholarship cycle for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Other Opportunities Fall 2025 Congressional Internship | Deadline: July 6 Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, representing the 1st Congressional District of Washington state, seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District (Bellevue) offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent correspondence. Bellevue, WA interns will have the opportunity to attend community events and tours with the Congresswoman and staff. Washington, D.C. interns will have the opportunity to lead tours of the U.S. Capitol as well as attend hearings and briefings for the legislative staff. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1 to 2 pages) through this form. Please email internship.delbene@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns. Public Policy Leadership Conference at Harvard Kennedy School | Deadline: July 7 The Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) connects ambitious undergraduate students with educational leaders and resources designed to cultivate academic excellence and expand public policy opportunities for those who may face challenges in navigating graduate education pathways. All costs associated with attending the Public Policy Leadership Conference are paid for by Harvard Kennedy School, including, but not limited to, transportation, accommodation, and meals while at the conference. Must not be scheduled to receive a bachelor's degree in the 2025-2026 AY; must have a 3.0 GPA or above. The Congressional Innovation Fellowship | Deadline: July 8 The Congressional Innovation Fellowship places technologists in Congressional offices to provide expertise on technology policy. The fellowship aims to bridge the gap between the tech industry and government, ensuring informed decision-making on issues like cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies. Requirement: at least 2-6 years of experience. UNESCO SDG4 Youth & Student Network | Deadline: July 10 The SDG4 Youth & Student Network is a global community of young leaders and experts dedicated to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) - Quality Education. Managed by UNESCO, this Network empowers youth and students to contribute to educational policy, advocacy, and innovation. Members engage in various activities, including workshops, conferences, and collaborative projects, to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Leading Scholarship | Deadline: Rolling A leadership summit in Munich, Germany for young leaders with proven leadership and the ability to create change in their home country. Eligibility: Between 18-30 years old. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed. Enjoy your summer, and have a safe Fourth of July! Your OMSFA Team: Chetana, Olivia, Robin, and Simon Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 expd.uw.edu/scholarships | Schedule an appointment with us Follow us on Instagram! [cid:745158ff-7ab2-4db2-bb27-1f75d906f047] The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. Learn more here. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Don't miss out?applications close on July 11, 2025. We?re calling on motivated students and recent grads to join us this fall for 12-weeks in one of our various internships across the country, including: * Archival Processing * Business (Accounting, Budget, Finance) * Communications * Conservation & Preservation * Cartography * Digitizing Archival Materials * Editorial & Reference Services * Education & Public Programs * External & Public Affairs * Facility Operations & Logistics * Information Technology * Legal * Museum Collections & Exhibits Management * Photo Services * Public History * Records Management * Reference Services * Social Media * Special Events...and more! What students will get: * Real-world skills in a field that inspires them * Flexible schedules (10?40 hours/week, 100 hours minimum) * On-site experience at least 50% of the time * Academic credit or service hour fulfillment * Connections, mentorship, and unique experiences While the internships are unpaid, the experience is anything but ordinary. Are they ready to make their mark? Learn more about who we are - explore our Fall 2025 opportunities and apply now! Questions? We?re here to help, email us at internships@nara.gov. Voluntary Internship Program National Archives and Records Administration archives.gov/internships | internships@nara.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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CCRAs will also learn about some of the realities, complexities and challenges that students, families, school staff and administrators face in their day-to-day work and environments. The main highlights and benefits of the position are as follows: * 10-12 hours per week ($20.76/hr) at a middle or high school * Bi-weekly cohort meetings * Monthly check-ins with graduate mentor * Transportation coverage to school site placement * Undocumented students are welcomed to apply! The priority deadline to apply is August 1, 2025. Students can learn more about the position here and find the application here. If you have any students who would be interested in getting involved in school-based community engagement, please share this opportunity! Any questions can be directed to dreamproject@uw.edu. 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When people think of the Middle Ages, they often imagine isolated peasants, or formidable castles meant to keep outsiders at bay; in reality, however, the period saw a great deal of travel, exploration, and encounter between various peoples. This seminar will focus on global contacts and connections in the Middle Ages (roughly 500 to 1500 CE). It will seek to help students understand and explore connections between Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and East Asia across the medieval millennium, by studying a wide range of literature, including histories, poems and epics, and travel narratives. Through these, we will examine strategies and challenges in dealing with medieval sources that students can apply to texts in a wide range of languages and cultures. Students will develop research projects exploring cross-cultural interaction through trade, travel, and/or interreligious coexistence and conflict. Cheers, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Thu Jul 10 08:21:00 2025 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Thu Jul 10 08:21:06 2025 Subject: [Histmaj] FW: [Advisers] UW-Seattle Career & Internship Center has appointment availability and serves students after they graduate In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians! I am forwarding this message along that we just received from the Career & Internship Center about updates to their website and availability of counselors to help you. Please take advantage of this great tool! (see below). Mark Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] From: Advisers On Behalf Of Briana Randall via Advisers Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:18 AM To: 'advisers@uw.edu' Subject: [Advisers] UW-Seattle Career & Internship Center has appointment availability and serves students after they graduate Hello! This message is for UW-Seattle advisers who serve degree-seeking students. I?m writing to let you know three things. 1. Our coaches are only booking up 1-2 days in advance and we?d love to see more students in appointments! Please feel free to refer students to our Schedule an Appointment page. 2. We provide free career coaching appointments for 36 months after degree completion, so feel free to direct recent graduates to our Schedule an Appointment page as well! 3. We just revamped our website and encourage you to check it out. We?re still tweaking some wording, sizing, etc. and normally I wouldn?t announce this until we?re ?done? but I thought I?d slide it in here ? Have a great summer! Briana Briana Randall, Ph.D. (she/her) Executive Director / Career & Internship Center University of Washington / Seattle, WA brianakr@uw.edu / 206.685.4139 careers.uw.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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[outlook.office365.com] Student resources in times of need [follow us on social media] From: uwcc On Behalf Of Office of Undergraduate Research via uwcc Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:23 AM To: uwcc@u.washington.edu Subject: [uwcc] $8k research awards for students w/o research experience Dear Colleagues, The application for the new interdisciplinary research program, the Undergraduate Research Collective, is open until July 21st! We'd appreciate you sharing this program with incoming transfer students who will be starting at UW this coming fall. The Undergraduate Research Collective is a two-year program designed for first-year, second-year, and first-year transfer students with no prior research experience. Students enroll in a two-quarter seminar focused on research preparation and community-building, are matched with a faculty mentor to conduct research, and receive an $8,000 scholarship over the course of their two-year participation. To apply for the Undergraduate Research Collective, students must: * Be a first-year, second-year or first-year transfer student in the 2025-26 academic year. * Be registered full-time (at least 12 credits) during the two year award period (25-26 and 26-27), pursuing a bachelor's degree at the University of Washington campus in Seattle. * Have no prior faculty-mentored research experience outside of a course. Learn more about the application here and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergradresearch@uw.edu with any questions you may have. Thank you! Best, Office of Undergraduate Research Office of Undergraduate Research Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs University of Washington Box 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall PH: 206.543.4282 | FAX: 206.616.4389 www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/ [signature_1468541764] Support Undergraduate Research Today with Your Gift! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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When you email, please remember to include your full name, and your UW student number, and also be clear about the class for which you are asking. The Topic of the course is: "The Global Middle Ages", taught by the Costigan lecturer Prof. Christopher Bonura. Meeting MW 1030-1220PM in Autumn 2025 (sln: 16528). When people think of the Middle Ages, they often imagine isolated peasants, or formidable castles meant to keep outsiders at bay; in reality, however, the period saw a great deal of travel, exploration, and encounter between various peoples. This seminar will focus on global contacts and connections in the Middle Ages (roughly 500 to 1500 CE). It will seek to help students understand and explore connections between Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and East Asia across the medieval millennium, by studying a wide range of literature, including histories, poems and epics, and travel narratives. Through these, we will examine strategies and challenges in dealing with medieval sources that students can apply to texts in a wide range of languages and cultures. Students will develop research projects exploring cross-cultural interaction through trade, travel, and/or interreligious coexistence and conflict. Cheers, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Jul 22 09:40:44 2025 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Jul 22 09:40:51 2025 Subject: [Histmaj] Important Information about two HSTRY 388 classes in Autumn 2025 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good morning, Historians: We wanted to bring your attention to a slight change in topic for HSTRY 388 A, "Beyond Dixie: Black Freedom Movements Outside of the South", and also to open seats in the newly added HSTRY 388 C, ". These are two great Junior Seminar classes that we would love to fill. Students sometimes ask about taking a second HSTRY 388 class, even if they have already finished their Junior Seminar requirement. For these two classes in Autumn, we can allow it. If you want to add either of these, please email histadv@uw.edu with your full name, student number, and a clear indication of which you want to add. Here are descriptions of the two classes: The Global Middle Ages When people think of the Middle Ages, they often imagine isolated peasants, or formidable castles meant to keep outsiders at bay; in reality, however, the period saw a great deal of travel, exploration, and encounter between various peoples. This seminar will focus on global contacts and connections in the Middle Ages (roughly 500 to 1500 CE). It will seek to help students understand and explore connections between Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and East Asia across the medieval millennium, by studying a wide range of literature, including histories, poems and epics, and travel narratives. Through these, we will examine strategies and challenges in dealing with medieval sources that students can apply to texts in a wide range of languages and cultures. Students will develop research projects exploring cross-cultural interaction through trade, travel, and/or interreligious coexistence and conflict. Beyond Dixie: Black Freedom Movements Outside of the South This course introduces students to the discipline of history through the study of Black life, activism, and resistance outside the American South. While the South has long dominated narratives of the Black Freedom Struggle, this seminar shifts the focus to under-analyzed regions-particularly in parts of the Pacific Northwest and Midwest-to explore how Black communities in these areas confronted racial exclusion, organized for political and economic justice, and built institutions that reshaped both local and national landscapes. Using a range of sources-including primary documents, oral histories, scholarly texts, and digital and public history projects-students will examine how race, place, class, and gender shaped Black struggles for freedom throughout the twentieth century. The course will ask: What does Black freedom mean, and how is it shaped by geography? How do regional dynamics challenge or expand dominant narratives of African American history? By the end of the quarter, students will be equipped to analyze how Black freedom movements emerged and operated across different regions-and how they have been remembered, erased, and reimagined over time. This seminar is also intended to introduce students to the craft of history and prepare them for in-depth historical inquiry. Therefore, while we will examine Black histories outside of the South, we will simultaneously give equal attention to how historians do the work of history-how to formulate research questions, engage with sources, and construct historical narratives. This seminar emphasizes historical methodology, including the use of archival materials, oral histories, and historiographical analysis. Sincerely, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] From: HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:07 AM Cc: Tracy L Maschman Morrissey ; Mark Weitzenkamp Subject: Slight change to subject of HSTRY 388 A in Autumn 2025 Good morning, Historians! We hope you are having a great summer, so far. You are already registered for HSTRY 388 A in Autumn 2025, but we wanted to point out a change to the subject of the class. The title has changed from "Black Histories in the Pacific Northwest" to a broader topic of: "Beyond Dixie: Black Freedom Movements Outside the South." In many ways the topic is unchanged, dealing with Black Freedom movements and communities outside of the South, and students should be able to focus their own research on the Pacific Northwest part of this question. We wanted to let you know about the change and we are very excited about Prof. Wright's adjusted topic. Here is the newer description from his syllabus: This course introduces students to the discipline of history through the study of Black life, activism, and resistance outside the American South. While the South has long dominated narratives of the Black Freedom Struggle, this seminar shifts the focus to under-analyzed regions-particularly in parts of the Pacific Northwest and Midwest-to explore how Black communities in these areas confronted racial exclusion, organized for political and economic justice, and built institutions that reshaped both local and national landscapes. Using a range of sources-including primary documents, oral histories, scholarly texts, and digital and public history projects-students will examine how race, place, class, and gender shaped Black struggles for freedom throughout the twentieth century. The course will ask: What does Black freedom mean, and how is it shaped by geography? How do regional dynamics challenge or expand dominant narratives of African American history? By the end of the quarter, students will be equipped to analyze how Black freedom movements emerged and operated across different regions-and how they have been remembered, erased, and reimagined over time. This seminar is also intended to introduce students to the craft of history and prepare them for in-depth historical inquiry. Therefore, while we will examine Black histories outside of the South, we will simultaneously give equal attention to how historians do the work of history-how to formulate research questions, engage with sources, and construct historical narratives. This seminar emphasizes historical methodology, including the use of archival materials, oral histories, and historiographical analysis. Sincerely, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: