From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Jan 5 08:20:59 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Jan 5 08:21:06 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Now is the time to Apply to Graduate for Winter 2026, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Happy Start of the Quarter, Historians! If you intend to complete all your degree requirements and have your degree granted in either Spring 2026 or Summer 2026, you should apply to graduate soon to be able to get graduating senior priority in registering. You can set up a "graduation application" appointment by using the tool linked in our contact information below. If you are intending to graduate in Winter 2026 and you haven't yet applied to graduate, do so as soon as possible! If you have questions, feel free to reach out. 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: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Jan 6 09:30:17 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Jan 6 09:30:24 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Honors in History Application is Now Open for 2026-2027 Cohort In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good afternoon, Historians! The Honors in History 2026-2027 application is now open! You can learn about Honors in History at our departmental website. We just updated the website, though, so it might take some server update time to show the latest version. Don't worry! We have included the most up to date information below, in the body of this email. The link to the 2026-2027 Department of History Honors Application can be found at this link. This is a competitive application process. In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Letters of Recommendation: one of these letters must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be January 28th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! 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 Jan 6 15:36:25 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Jan 6 15:36:30 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Student workshops: storytelling, interviews, and AI In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Historians, Please see below for some workshops offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, Gesture. Best, Tracy ________________________________ Winter Quarter Workshops Welcome to Winter Quarter and Happy New Year! If students are looking for a low-stress way to get a jump start this quarter, gesture is offering a series of workshops: ________________________________ Vibe Coding Sprint | Sponsored by v0 This workshop is a fast-paced sprint where students learn how to work with AI to turn messy ideas into a usable prototype. Students begin with a short scenario (their "case") and use AI as a creative partner to design a deliverable that solves a realistic professional problem. Participants practice judgment, storytelling, and decision-making as a team, focusing on what matters most rather than perfect polish. No technical or coding experience is required. Each sprint introduces a new case, a new question, and a new way to test how AI can turn ideas into action. This sprint is supported by v0, giving students hands-on experience with the kinds of AI tools used to turn ideas into working products. * Thursday, January 15 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Condon 401 | Click here to sign up * Thursday, February 12 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Condon 401 | Click here to sign up Note: The 2/12 Vibe Coding Sprint is not sponsored by v0. To learn more about v0, click here. ________________________________ Prepare Your Interview Story Workshop This workshop helps students turn everyday experiences into narratives that help them shine in interviews. In high-stakes moments, stories matter more than lists of skills. They make students memorable, show how they think, and reveal the value they bring to a team. Students respond to real interview questions, receive feedback from peers and gesture mentors, and use AI as a creative partner to refine their stories. * Tuesday, January 27 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Condon 401 | Click here to sign up ________________________________ Learn More About gesture Students can also explore gesture's work and thinking through our newest episode of UNHIREABLE: What AI Exposes About Learning In this episode, Kevin and Matt sit down with Professor Anis Bawarshi (UW English) to discuss AI in early career and learning. Anis introduces the distinction between "knowing how," "knowing that," and "knowing with," and how these metacognitive skills help students adapt learning across contexts and use AI effectively. Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify Elizabeth N. Copland Program Director, College Edge | gesture College of Arts & Sciences, University of Washington enc5@uw.edu | college-edge@uw.edu https://collegeedge.uw.edu Box 353765 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: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Jan 6 15:40:25 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Jan 6 15:40:30 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Student Leadership Positions Available - FIG and advising and Orientation Message-ID: Dear Historians, We would love to have some history majors and history enthusiasts working with New Student and Transfer Programs as UW welcomes new students each year Via Advising and Orientation sessions or as a FIG leader! Please consider applying to one of these positions. Best, Tracy New Student & Transfer Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Virtual Orientation Leader (VOL) student positions! FIG Leaders support first-year and transfer students by facilitating academic information, campus resources, and common questions in the GEN ST 199 course. Gain lots of experience and development in skills such as public speaking, mentorship, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and more! Virtual Orientation Leaders (VOLs) introduce first-year and transfer students to campus resources and course registration through engaging online activities. With the support of advisers, campus leadership, and their team of peers, VOLs will support students in building their UW community. The Virtual Orientation Leader role is a paid position and fully remote. Applications are open and the deadline to apply is Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PST. Application information, informational videos, and application questions are available for review online at nstp.uw.edu/apply and any questions can be directed to nstpadmin@uw.edu. Best, NEW STUDENT & TRANSFER PROGRAMS Student Academic Services / Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box #352825 120 Mary Gates Hall, Seattle, WA 98195-2825 Voice: 206.543.4905 / nstp@uw.edu / nstp.uw.edu [e-sig] 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.png Type: image/png Size: 2939 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Jan 6 15:42:30 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Jan 6 15:42:36 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Sharing the Building a Movement (BAM) Internship with undergrad students In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear all, The UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is thrilled to announce that applications for the Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship (Spring 2026) are now OPEN. Applications are DUE Feb 9 (Mon) 11:59pm PT. You can learn more about the positions we?re offering this year at https://labor.washington.edu/BAM. The BAM Internship is a paid internship program that connects undergraduate students at the University of Washington with the local labor movement, through partnerships with community organizations engaged with this work on a variety of levels. The internship will take place during Spring 2026. We encourage you to RSVP for one of the two information sessions we are offering: * January 27 (Tuesday) 5-6pm at UW Seattle Campus (Location TBD) * January 30 (Friday) 2-3pm on Zoom (link provided upon registration) If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to BAM Coordinator, Soohyung Hur (hursh@uw.edu). Warmly, Soohyung on behalf of the Bridges Center Soohyung Hur (she/her) PhD Candidate | Department of Geography, University of Washington Building a Movement Internship Coordinator | Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies 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... 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The Student Life Health and Well-Being units, including the Husky Health Center, Counseling Center, and LiveWell, are supporting the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) in promoting a brief, 3-minute Student Health Fee Survey. This survey gathers student input on a proposed Student Health Fee intended to support, sustain, and improve health and well-being services for UW?Seattle students. ASUW and GPSS are aiming for participation from at least 10 percent of both undergraduate and graduate students. We would be grateful if you would consider sharing the survey information through your newsletters, faculty communications, or other relevant channels. Additional information about the proposed health fee and survey is available at: wellbeing.uw.edu/healthforeveryhusky The survey can be accessed directly at: wellbeing.uw.edu/healthfeesurvey Note, information about the proposed health fee is also included within the survey itself. ________________________________ Health For Every Husky ? Student Health Fee Survey The Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) and the Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS) are seeking student feedback via a survey as they explore a potential Student Health Fee to help support, sustain and improve essential student health services at the Counseling Center, the Husky Health Center, and LiveWell: Health Promotion & Prevention on the Seattle campus. The fee would be assessed quarterly to all enrolled UW?Seattle students and included within standard tuition and fees. Take the survey at wellbeing.uw.edu/healthfeesurvey! Why a Student Health Fee? Demand for student health services has continued to grow and has outpaced current funding sources. The proposed fee would: ? Provide stable, long-term funding ? Sustain essential existing services ? Allow for improvements to better meet growing student needs ? Address historical underfunding and ongoing financial constraints across health units Who would oversee it? Oversight of the fee would be led by a student committee with subject-matter expertise in health and well-being, advised by university leadership and staff. To learn more, visit: Health For Every Husky Information Website: wellbeing.uw.edu/healthforeveryhusky 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: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Thu Jan 8 06:52:25 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (Mark Weitzenkamp via Histmaj) Date: Thu Jan 8 06:52:31 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] FW: Bonderman Application due in one week! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Where would you go if you had eight months to travel solo? Which two continents and six countries would you visit? What experiences would you seek out? How would you be transformed? Each year a handful of lucky University of Washington students get to make those decisions as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the support of a Bonderman Fellowship. The 2026 application is open and you may be eligible to apply for this $26,000 fellowship that supports independent exploration and travel abroad. Bonderman Fellows undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel fellows focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it. Each Fellowship carries a $26,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization. Applications are due before 5:00 pm PT on January 14, 2026. In person and online information session information can be seen here. More information and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu - please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you may apply. Eligibility: In 2026, the Bonderman Fellowship will offer University of Washington undergraduate graduating seniors, graduate and professional students from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses an opportunity to engage in independent international travel. Open to all fields of study. Students with limited/no international experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. To be considered, applicants must: * Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. * Be enrolled in a University of Washington degree program. * Graduate/professional students must be enrolled in a degree program the quarter the application is due (Winter Quarter 2026). * On leave status is not considered "enrolled". * Professional students include those in Law (JD), Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DDS), and Pharmacy (PharmD) degree programs. * Undergraduate applicants must be planning to graduate in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026 and must be enrolled in at least two quarters between autumn 2025 and autumn 2026. * If you are not graduating in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026, you are not eligible to apply this year. * If you are selected as a Bonderman Fellow, you must graduate before you start your travels. * Be in good academic, conduct and disciplinary standing during the quarter the application is due. * If awarded, good academic, disciplinary and conduct standing is a prerequisite of receiving the fellowship. * Please thoroughly review all guidelines and preferences. To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please review the Applying and FAQ sections of the website. Best regards, Bonderman Travel Fellowship University of Washington bonderman.uw.edu Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office of Fellowships and Awards, The Graduate School -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Thu Jan 8 06:51:23 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Thu Jan 8 06:54:34 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] UW's undergraduate journal: Historical Review Submissions Request In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good morning, Historians- The Historical Review at UW is currently open for paper submissions for our Spring 2026 issue! The requirements are still the same; we accept papers written for a course, independent research, and book and film reviews. For any other info on submission guidelines, see our website. The deadline for general submissions is January 16, 2025. You do not have to be a declared History major to submit! Feel free to email us at historicalreviewatuw@gmail.com if you have any questions. The Historical Review is the UW's only undergraduate journal showcasing writing and research in the field of history. We believe that the study of history is critical to understanding present-day issues, patterns, and events. Our journal seeks to make history more accessible for students and foster conversation on the role of history in the present.We are run by students and each issue features articles by UW students. The Historical Review is published once a year every Spring quarter. Check out our previous editions, blog posts, and find out more about us at our website! Best regards, Brionna Dulay | Editor-in-Chief The Historical Review at UW Undergraduate Historical Journal _ Website | Facebook | Instagram -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Historical Review at UW - Submissions Poster (1).pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1353413 bytes Desc: Historical Review at UW - Submissions Poster (1).pdf URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Fri Jan 9 07:38:38 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Fri Jan 9 07:38:44 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Quintard Taylor Memorial: A Celebration of Life and Commemoration of Black History In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear History Community, I write to share information with you about a public memorial to celebrate the life of our dear colleague, Quintard Taylor, and to commemorate the centennial of Black History Month. BlackPast is the lead group organizing the event, and it is doing so in collaboration with the Department of History as well as many other organizations. I am grateful to BlackPast's leadership and everyone involved for their efforts to honor Quintard's memory and celebrate Black history. The memorial will take place on Saturday, February 7 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Kent beginning at 1:30 pm. Information can be found in the attached flyer. All are welcome! My understanding is that in addition to the events listed in the flyer, there will be separate arts and crafts events for children during the celebration of life tribute program. Please consider attending, and many thanks to those in the departement who have been involved, and those who will soon be involved, in the planning of this important event! 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UAA Peer Advisers are experienced undergraduate students who receive extensive training and work alongside professional staff advisers to serve thousands of UW Seattle undergraduate pre-major students each year. Peer Advisers see students for 10-15 minute drop-in advising sessions that commonly involve discussing: course selection, major selection and declaration, satisfactory progress policies, registration, academic difficulty, and referrals to campus resources. Peer Advisers also answer emails submitted to the main general advising account of the university. Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and to hear from current UAA Peer Advisers! The application and detailed job description can be found here: https://advising.uw.edu/peers The application deadline is Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Please send any questions to ajplant6@uw.edu. 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Featured Events * Application Writing and Feedback Session Working on applications for scholarships, summer research programs, study abroad, etc.? Drop in and stay for as short or long as you like to draft materials, get feedback, ask questions, and make progress! o Thursday, January 15 from 3:30-5:00 pm | Hybrid: In-person, Zoom | Register to attend here o Wednesday, February 18 from 3:30-5:00 pm | Hybrid: In-person, Zoom | Register to attend here * Astronaut Scholarship Information Session | Wednesday, January 21 from 3:30-4:30 pm | Mary Gates Hall 258 * Astronaut Scholarship Information Session | January 27 from 4:00-5:00 pm | Online Featured OMSFA Opportunities * Bonderman Travel Fellowship | Deadline: January 14 Bonderman Fellows undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel, fellows focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it. Each Fellowship carries a $26,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization. Open to UW undergraduate seniors (graduating winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026, or autumn 2026) and Graduate/professional students currently enrolled in a degree program. More information and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu - please review the eligibility requirements to see if you may apply. In-person and online information sessions can be seen here. * Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholarship | UW Nomination Deadline (Required): February 18 The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholarship program aids the United States in retaining its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America's pioneering astronauts. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards fifty scholarships valued at up to $15,000 to each selected scholar. UW Nomination required, apply here. o Astronaut Scholarship Information Session on January 21 from 3:30-4:30 pm | Mary Gates Hall 258 o Astronaut Scholarship Information Session on January 27 from 4:00-5:00 pm | Online Scholarship Opportunities Udall Undergraduate Scholarship | UW Nomination Deadline (Required): January 15 A $7,000 scholarship for sophomores and juniors who are committed to making a difference in either the environment, Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy, or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers, and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare. UW Nomination required, apply here. Husky 100 Award | Deadline: January 21 at 12 pm 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. The Husky 100 actively connect what happens inside and outside of the classroom and apply what they learn to make a difference on campus, in their communities, and for the future. Click here for the selection criteria. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate Students | Deadline: January 28 Provides U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. 1 year of federal service requirement (must start within 3 years of graduation). Award Amounts: * $8,000 for summer program (STEM students only; 8 weeks min.) * $12,500 for a semester * $25,000 for a full academic year Beinecke Scholarship | UW Nomination Deadline (Required): January 30 For students in the arts, humanities, or social sciences fields planning to pursue a research-focused or creative-focused master's or doctoral program. Scholars receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Applicants must be college "juniors" (based on graduation date) with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid. Apply for the UW nomination and get more details here. Tillman Scholars Program | Deadline: February 1 The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, veterans, and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities, and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Scholars make an impact in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education, and the humanities. Average amount per year: $10,000. Fulbright UK Summer Institutes | Deadline: February 2 These are funded three-to-four-week programs for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Each Summer Institute focuses on a different topic, allowing you to expand your knowledge of your particular area of interest. Outside of the classroom, there will be opportunities to explore the UK cultural sites and make new friends along the way. Open to first- and second-year students. * University of Bristol: Arts, Activism and Social Justice * Queen's University: Belfast Understanding Northern Ireland * University of St Andrews: Scotland's History: Kingdom, Nation, People * Lancaster University: Film * King's College London: Making Modern Britain: Institutions, Power, & People Summer Health Professions Education Program | Deadline: February 5 The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. The program takes place at our partner institutions and offers students the opportunity to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, gain clinical exposure, and network. Must be enrolled as a first-year, sophomore, or junior in college. More eligibility requirements here. Tilikum Summer Health Experience | Deadline: February 5 A 5-week summer enrichment program specifically designed for college-aged American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students or students interested in working in Indigenous Communities who are interested in pursuing health professions training. Tilikum is a partnership with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Portland State University (PSU), the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACoE), and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). UW Undergraduate Research Symposium | Deadline: February 12 The UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual, day-long celebration of undergraduate accomplishment in research, scholarship, and creative expression. Students from all three UW campuses and other local institutions present their research spanning over one hundred disciplines. This public event offers a wonderful forum for undergraduates to gain experience presenting their work and to engage in scholarly discussion with the UW community and other attendees. John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship Application | Deadline: February 27 The JLYL program is a year-long fellowship that prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement. Throughout the year, fellows engage their campus and local communities in human rights work through a robust capstone project. Fellows receive resources and support to ensure their success in the program, including access to comprehensive grassroots organizing workshops, 1:1 mentorship from RFK Human Rights staff, financial support, and access to an extensive network of human rights professionals, peers, and program alumni. * Link to the recorded webinar (1/6/26); Passcode: =2qhi9^9 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities | Deadline: March 2 Offers undergraduates the opportunity to engage in scholarly research alongside accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Open to all students, regardless of citizenship status or class standing. Scholars receive a $7,500 Mary Gates Research Scholarship over Summer A & B terms. This year's theme: Seattle's World Cup Storytelling Through Community Mapping. Going Abroad Scholarship | Deadline: March 15 The Going Abroad Scholarship is open to any citizen and/or resident of the United States (and its territories and possessions) enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Award amount: $1,500. Other Resources UW Food Pantry * Provides food to students, staff, and faculty who may be experiencing short-term food insecurity. It could be the result of a short-term financial disruption, a food desert in the local community, or a lack of access to other financial assistance. * Location: Poplar Hall, 210 | Check website for updated hours. LiveWell Student Needs Navigation * LiveWell provides low-income UW students with resources and information about local services and programs that address basic needs. * The LiveWell Student Needs Navigator can assist with connections to programs like food banks, information about King County Housing Authority, and other low-cost and local shelter resources, how to apply for state-funded health insurance, Husky Health medical care options, and more. The Student Needs Navigator cannot provide direct funding to students. UW Counseling Center These services are provided at no charge to currently-enrolled, degree-seeking UW students. * Counseling (individual, group, career, and crisis) * Drop-in support with a mental health counselor through Let's Talk All the best, Your OMSFA Team: Chetana, Robin, Tracy, Amy, 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:bdcb8107-993d-4046-800f-b266a21ff7bf] 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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Register on Handshake for the Environmental Career Fair Event Details: * Date: Thursday, February 12th * Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM * Location: The HUB North Ballroom Learn more on our Environment Career Fair website or email us at envjobs@uw.edu. Best, -Dan Dan Herb, M.Ed. He/Him/His Career Services Specialist College of the Environment / University of Washington Ocean Sciences Building, Suite 200 / Box 355355 Seattle, WA 98195-5355 Phone: 206.543.1862 / Email: dherb@uw.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you would like to volunteer, please visit this link to sign up. Whether you are able to volunteer for one talk or all of them, your efforts will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions at all about volunteering or HLS in general, don't hesitate to reach out to Nick Grall (ngrall@uw.edu). Have a wonderful winter quarter! Nick [cid:image001.jpg@01DC8474.2CC84F30] NICK GRALL FSAScot (he/him) Assistant to the Chair 308B Smith Hall | Box 353560 | Seattle, WA 98195-3560 206-543-6224 | history.washington.edu 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... 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You can read about our scholarships and awards on our Department of History website: https://history.washington.edu/scholarships-and-awards. The direct link to the 2026-2027 application is here. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. A quick note - you will need one recommendation from faculty as part of the application. We prefer this to be an instructor from one of your Department of History courses, but it can be from another course, if needed. If you are concerned that an instructor may not know or remember you - reach out to them! Remind them of what course(s) you took with them, how you did in that course, what you enjoyed/learned from the course (and History in general), your goals, and any other information you feel might help them write a good recommendation for you. If you're feeling nervous, use this as good (and low risk, potential high reward!) practice for advocating for yourself and networking! When you have gotten their permission, they can turn in the recommendation on the History Scholarship and Awards page, linked above. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at histadv@uw.edu. Don't forget to also submit your nominations for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School! Did you have a spectacular History or Social Studies teacher who you'd like to see get recognition for their hard work and passion for teaching? Then please scroll to the bottom of the Department of History Scholarships and Awards webpage (at the above link) and nominate them for this award! (All majors are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too!) Good luck! Thank you! 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 Jan 13 14:24:10 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Jan 13 14:24:16 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Honors in History Application is Now Open for 2026-2027 Cohort In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good afternoon, Historians! The Honors in History 2026-2027 application is now open! You can learn about Honors in History at our departmental website. We just updated the website, though, so it might take some server update time to show the latest version. Don't worry! We have included the most up to date information below, in the body of this email. The link to the 2026-2027 Department of History Honors Application can be found at this link. This is a competitive application process. In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Letters of Recommendation: one of these letters must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be January 28th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! 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: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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This year, Friday Harbor Labs is hosting an interdisciplinary suite of courses revolving around the natural history, ecology, and indigenous history of the Salish Sea. Students eager to expand their knowledge of the Salish Sea, marine science, and indigenous history in this area are encouraged to learn more and apply to spend Spring quarter 2026 at Friday Harbor Labs! See Course Descriptions for more details on courses offered Applications are now open and reviewed on a rolling basis, priority will be given to applications submitted by February 1. Apply now! Zoology Botany (ZooBot) Program (16-17 credits): * FHL/BIOL 430: Marine Zoology (5 credits) * FHL 440/BIOL 445: Marine Botany (5 credits) * FHL 470: Research in Marine Biology (6 credits) * (optional) FHL 490: Marine Sciences Seminar (1 credit) Spring Marine Studies (SMS) Program (15-16 credits): * FHL 375: Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea (5 credits) * FHL 403: Novel Marine Ecosystems (5 credits) * FHL 420: Marine Ecology of the Salish Sea (5 credits) * FHL 480: Professional Portfolio in Marine Science (5 credits) * HSTAA/AIS 311: Indigenous History and Environment of the Salish Sea (5 credits) * (optional) FHL 490: Marine Sciences Seminar (1 credit) Contact Maia Kreis fhlstudents@uw.edu with questions! Maia Kreis (she/her/hers) Academic Services Manager UW Biology Alum UW Friday Harbor Laboratories 620 University Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 fhlstudents@uw.edu Telephone: 206-616-0752 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Mon - Thurs 9:00 am- 1:00 pm Fri -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Spring 2026 FHL Apps OPEN.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 177681 bytes Desc: Spring 2026 FHL Apps OPEN.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Thu Jan 15 07:54:24 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Thu Jan 15 07:54:35 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] =?utf-8?q?Movie_Screening_on_Taiwan=E2=80=99s_Contempor?= =?utf-8?q?ary_Political_Landscape?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello History Majors! Interested in how Taiwan became the backbone of the global semiconductor industry? And why does that technological leadership now sit at the center of global political tension? This February, we are screening three Taiwanese films in Seattle that explore Taiwan?s rise as a semiconductor powerhouse alongside its complex political and security landscape. Following are the screening details. Get tickets by 1/18 for 20% off (Promo Code: DFFF2602)!! Check out the official poster attached below and follow us on Instagram @_dreamflareff_ for more details!! The program features three acclaimed films: Feb 01 - Zero Day Attack (????): Zero Day Attack imagines a Taiwan pushed to the edge after a contested presidential election ignites tensions across the Taiwan Strait. As China intensifies military pressure and social unrest deepens, the fragile acting president faces an unthinkable choice ? to declare war or surrender the country?s future. Feb 08 - A Chip Odyssey (?????????): A Chip Odyssey traces Taiwan?s extraordinary rise into a global semiconductor powerhouse. The journey began more than half a century ago with bold decisions, quiet builders, and a collective belief that technology could determine a nation?s future. Feb 15 - Invisible Nation (??????): Invisible Nation offers unprecedented access to Taiwan?s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, capturing her leadership at a moment when Taiwan?s democracy, autonomy, and freedom are under constant pressure. Each screening is followed by a filmmaker Q&A: Zero Day Attack includes an in-person Q&A with Lin Jin-Chang ??? (Executive Producer), Cheng Hsin-Mei ??? (Showrunner), and Janet Hsieh ??? (Cast Member). A Chip Odyssey and Invisible Nation feature live online director Q&As with Hsiao Chu-Chen ??? and Vanessa Hope. Screening Schedule Feb 01 ? Zero Day Attack 1:30 PM Screening (EP. 1 & EP. 10) 3:30 PM In-person Producer Q&A Feb 08 ? A Chip Odyssey 1:30 PM Screening 3:15 PM Online Director Q&A Feb 15 ? 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In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Historians, The Department of History Scholarships and Awards Application is now open! Our department has several different scholarships and awards, and plans to give out approximately $420,000 in scholarships and awards to students for the 2026-2027 academic year - why not apply and see if one of these students could be you?! You can read about our scholarships and awards on our Department of History website: https://history.washington.edu/scholarships-and-awards. The direct link to the 2026-2027 application is here. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. A quick note - you will need one recommendation from faculty as part of the application. We prefer this to be an instructor from one of your Department of History courses, but it can be from another course, if needed. If you are concerned that an instructor may not know or remember you - reach out to them! Remind them of what course(s) you took with them, how you did in that course, what you enjoyed/learned from the course (and History in general), your goals, and any other information you feel might help them write a good recommendation for you. If you're feeling nervous, use this as good (and low risk, potential high reward!) practice for advocating for yourself and networking! When you have gotten their permission, they can turn in the recommendation on the History Scholarship and Awards page, linked above. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at histadv@uw.edu. Don't forget to also submit your nominations for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School! Did you have a spectacular History or Social Studies teacher who you'd like to see get recognition for their hard work and passion for teaching? Then please scroll to the bottom of the Department of History Scholarships and Awards webpage (at the above link) and nominate them for this award! (All majors are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too!) Good luck! Thank you! 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... 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In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Recommendations: one of these must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be February 9th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! 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Here are descriptions (below) from the faculty of each Junior and Senior Seminar offered in Spring 2026 to help you make registration choices. The full Spring Time Schedule has been released, but you should assume that there will be changes in the months before the quarter actually starts. We recommend students have completed at least two 300-400 level History courses before taking HSTRY 388. Students need to have taken HSTRY 388 before they are eligible to get an add code in HSTRY 494 or 498. If you want to add one of these courses, email the History Advising address (histadv@uw.edu) to be given an add code or to be put on the waiting list. Please remember to give clear information about which section you want to add, and also include your name and UW student number. These classes fill VERY quickly, so request your add codes sooner than later. Junior Seminars HSTRY 388 A Topic: "Journey to the Mongols" SLN: 15136 M1000-1250 Prof. Matthew Mosca This course examines the accounts left by travelers to the Mongol Empire. The sudden rise of the Mongol Empire, which came to dominate much of Eurasia in the thirteenth century, led to unprecedented cross-cultural interaction between Europe and Asia. In particular, it focused close attention on previously unfamiliar nomads - their lifestyles, beliefs, cultures, and military and political organization. By force or the lure of conquest and conversion, travelers set out across the Mongol Empire, through lands unknown to them. For Europeans, the new knowledge of Asia afforded by travel in the Mongol Empire both expanded and transformed conceptions of the world. This course is centered on two major primary sources written by European travelers in the Mongol Empire, which are compared with contemporary accounts of the Mongols by other European and Chinese authors. *** HSTRY 388 B Topic: "Cattle in Global History" SLN: 15137 MW 1030-1220 Prof. Joel Walker No animal has had a greater impact on world history than the cow. This course employs the history of cattle as a lens to investigate broad patterns in human-animal interaction from the Paleolithic era until today. The assigned readings range widely across world history, including the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman world, India, East Africa, Europe, and the Americas. *** HSTRY 388 C Topic: "Polar Exploration and Its Literature" SLN: 15138 TTh 1230-2220 Prof. Ross Coen The history of polar exploration is commonly understood in terms of the dramatic, romantic, and oftentimes tragic exploits of intrepid mariners such as Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Sir John Franklin. And while such stories abound in the literature and will be a significant part of the course, humankind's connection to the Arctic and Antarctic touches on deeper historical themes such as nationalism, colonialism, science, geographical misconceptions, Indigenous cultures, racial theories, the biological impact of cold, and the advances and limits of technology. This course will trace the evolution of polar exploration, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, to demonstrate that exploration is an integral part of being human. Students will work with primary sources, read and discuss secondary works, think and write analytically, and hone their skills in developing evidence-based arguments. ************************** Seniors Seminars HSTRY 494 A Topic: "American Empire in Comparative Perspective" SLN: 15140 T 330-520 Prof. Vicente Rafael The theme for this colloquium is the United States Empire in Comparative Perspective. We will read some of the more recent scholarship that situates U.S. national and imperial histories in relation to other imperial and postcolonial histories--for example, those of Spain, Britain, Native American, and an emergent "Third World"--around such topics as imperial ideology, war, slavery and abolition, nationalism, colonialism and diplomacy; along the axis of race, gender and immigration. The goal of the course is to develop some ways of thinking critically and comparatively about the paradoxical nature of the United States as simultaneously an empire and a republic, at once peripheral and central to the spread and mutation of a certain "Western" civilization, a place founded on democratic institutions and ideas, yet sustained by undemocratic practices and ideologies. *** HSTRY 494 B Topic: "Everyday Life in Ancient China" SLN: 15141 W 1030-1220 Prof. Yifan Zheng How can we reconstruct the texture of ordinary life in ancient China when traditional histories focus on emperors and high politics, rather than food, leisure, family relations, religion and death of commoners? This seminar takes advantage of a major transformation in the field: the discovery of hundreds of thousands excavated bamboo and wooden manuscripts over the past few decades. Using these materials (letters, contracts, calendars, recipes, etc.) alongside a range of transmitted sources, we will explore how peasants, slaves, convict laborers, soldiers, women and local functionaries lived within the structures of empire. This course is organized around key life stages (birth, marriage, aging/health, and death) and emphasizes close reading, discussion, and sustained writing. Students will develop a research paper grounded in primary sources: you'll craft a proposal, workshop a draft with peers, give an end-of-quarter presentation, and submit a revised final paper. No prior knowledge of Chinese language or history is required; all students are welcome. *** HSTRY 498 B Topic: "The 'Long' Civil Rights Movement" SLN: 15144 Th 1230-220 Prof. Travis Wright Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, television screens, newspaper headlines, and radio broadcasts blazed with stories of sit-ins, demonstrations, Supreme Court rulings, and landmark legislation like the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. These events reshaped American society, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to spark debate and activism today. Yet, the Civil Rights Movement did not emerge fully formed, nor was it inevitable. How did it take shape within a particular social and political landscape? How was it built, sustained, and contested over time, and by whom? Whose labor, organizing, and vision made the movement possible, and how have these contributions been remembered, or left out, of dominant historical narratives? Finally, how does the Civil Rights Movement connect to ongoing social justice movements? This seminar seeks to answer these questions through an in-depth examination of the Civil Rights Movement. We will use a wide range of primary and secondary sources (films, music, oral histories, memoirs, recent scholarship, and more) to investigate the origins and evolution of the movement, exploring not only its iconic leaders and landmark moments but also the lesser-known activists and strategies that fueled and sustained its progress. Additionally, we will consider how the Black struggle for civil rights intersected with contemporaneous feminist, gay rights, labor, and antiwar movements. Through our discussions and research, we will reflect on the movement's profound achievements, its limitations, and its lasting impact on modern society. By the quarter's end, each student will have produced a substantive research paper, grounded in primary and secondary sources. 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: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Wed Jan 21 08:29:52 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Wed Jan 21 08:30:04 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] 2026 human rights funding for UW students, applications open soon In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Are you working on human rights related research or projects and looking for funding? The UW Center for Human Rights has funding for undergraduate and graduate students! Funds are open to students across all three UW campuses, US citizenship or permanent resident status not required. Our application period opens February 9 - March 19, 2026, funds are dispersed during spring quarter 2026. [cid:image001.png@01DC8AB0.1B6037C0] Learn more: Our first info session is next week, Wed, Jan 28, 12-1 pm, THO 403 Lunch is provided, RSVP here! We have three main funds students can apply to.. 1) The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for... ? Undergraduate and graduate students ? Priority to projects focusing on promoting social change through direct action ? Approximately $5,000 available to distribute 2) The Mack and Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources for... ? Graduate students ? Priority to study and/or research about human rights ? Approximately $4,300 available to distribute 3) The Dr. Lisa Sable Brown Fund provides financial resources for... ? Graduate students ? Priority given to research that advocates for the abolition of modern day slavery in its many forms ? Approximately $2,100 available to distribute You can find more info on our website here, including registration for upcoming info sessions, and reports from past fund recipients. -- Andrea Marcos (she/they) Communications Manager Center for Human Rights Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Box 535650 Seattle, WA 98195-3560 amarcos@uw.edu | 206-681-7117 humanrights.washington.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 168929 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We would also appreciate it if you could forward this message to related departments, including but not limited to departments such as Humanities, Art History, Ethnic Studies, Classics, Philosophy, and Gender Studies. ----------------------- The Yale Historical Review is a history journal run by students at Yale College that publishes exceptional essays by undergraduate students from colleges and universities around the world. To get a sense of the pieces we have published in the past, please visit the Archive on our website. For consideration in our fall issue, essays should be submitted by September 1 at 11:59 pm. Essays should be submitted through this Google Form. All essays undergo several rounds of blind assessment to decide which ones we will publish. This is a competitive process, and we accept articles on a wide range of historical periods, places, and subjects. If we accept your essay for publication, our co-editors-in-chief will email you to initiate a brief period of editing to prepare your essay for publication. Issues are published at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at yalehistoricalreview@gmail.com at any point before or after submitting your essay. Thank you for considering publishing your work in the Yale Historical Review. Best, Sam, Zadie, and Andrew -------------------------------------- The Yale Historical Review https://yalehistoricalreview.ghost.io/ https://www.twitter.com/YaleHistReview > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Applications for the BAM Labor Internship (Spring 2026) are now OPEN. Applications are DUE Feb 9 (Mon) 11:59pm PT. You can learn more about the positions we're offering this year at https://labor.washington.edu/BAM. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to BAM Coordinator, Soohyung Hur (hursh@uw.edu). Warmly, Soohyung on behalf of the Bridges Center -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Thu Jan 22 09:58:31 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Thu Jan 22 09:58:36 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Call for Applicants: 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Students, The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Student participants will receive a $7,500 scholarship, develop research related to an interdisciplinary theme, and formally present their work at a closing symposium. This year?s theme is Seattle?s World Cup: Storytelling Through Community Mapping, will be developed and taught by Professors Caley Cook and Ron Krabill along with Ph.D. candidate Yasir Zaidan: As they hype around Seattle?s hosting of the 2026 FIFA Men?s World Cup continue to build, we often hear that ?the world is coming to Seattle!? But what does that really mean? The 2026 Summer Institute will use innovative community mapping alongside other arts and humanities methodologies (which could include photo and video essays, podcasts, journalistic reporting, blogging, etc.) to tell stories surrounding Seattle?s experience of the World Cup.? Key Program Details: ? Application Deadline: March 2, 2026 o 2026 SIAH Application Information ? Information Sessions: February 10 (In-Person) and February 11 (Virtual) o Information Session Sign-Up We hope that you consider applying for this terrific research and learning opportunity! If you have any questions, please email us at undergradresearch@uw.edu. Best, Sophie Pierszalowski, PhD Director, 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 www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/ [cid:2359CEE7-55AB-43D3-B21B-EFCA17A08A68] Support Undergraduate Research Today with Your Gift! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Here are descriptions (below) from the faculty of each Junior and Senior Seminar offered in Spring 2026 to help you make registration choices. The full Spring Time Schedule has been released, but you should assume that there will be changes in the months before the quarter actually starts. We recommend students have completed at least two 300-400 level History courses before taking HSTRY 388. Students need to have taken HSTRY 388 before they are eligible to get an add code in HSTRY 494 or 498. If you want to add one of these courses, email the History Advising address (histadv@uw.edu) to be given an add code or to be put on the waiting list. Please remember to give clear information about which section you want to add, and also include your name and UW student number. These classes fill VERY quickly, so request your add codes sooner than later. Junior Seminars HSTRY 388 A Topic: "Journey to the Mongols" SLN: 15136 M1000-1250 Prof. Matthew Mosca This course examines the accounts left by travelers to the Mongol Empire. The sudden rise of the Mongol Empire, which came to dominate much of Eurasia in the thirteenth century, led to unprecedented cross-cultural interaction between Europe and Asia. In particular, it focused close attention on previously unfamiliar nomads - their lifestyles, beliefs, cultures, and military and political organization. By force or the lure of conquest and conversion, travelers set out across the Mongol Empire, through lands unknown to them. For Europeans, the new knowledge of Asia afforded by travel in the Mongol Empire both expanded and transformed conceptions of the world. This course is centered on two major primary sources written by European travelers in the Mongol Empire, which are compared with contemporary accounts of the Mongols by other European and Chinese authors. *** HSTRY 388 B Topic: "Cattle in Global History" SLN: 15137 MW 1030-1220 Prof. Joel Walker No animal has had a greater impact on world history than the cow. This course employs the history of cattle as a lens to investigate broad patterns in human-animal interaction from the Paleolithic era until today. The assigned readings range widely across world history, including the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman world, India, East Africa, Europe, and the Americas. *** HSTRY 388 C Topic: "Polar Exploration and Its Literature" SLN: 15138 TTh 1230-2220 Prof. Ross Coen The history of polar exploration is commonly understood in terms of the dramatic, romantic, and oftentimes tragic exploits of intrepid mariners such as Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Sir John Franklin. And while such stories abound in the literature and will be a significant part of the course, humankind's connection to the Arctic and Antarctic touches on deeper historical themes such as nationalism, colonialism, science, geographical misconceptions, Indigenous cultures, racial theories, the biological impact of cold, and the advances and limits of technology. This course will trace the evolution of polar exploration, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, to demonstrate that exploration is an integral part of being human. Students will work with primary sources, read and discuss secondary works, think and write analytically, and hone their skills in developing evidence-based arguments. ************************** Seniors Seminars HSTRY 494 A Topic: "American Empire in Comparative Perspective" SLN: 15140 T 330-520 Prof. Vicente Rafael The theme for this colloquium is the United States Empire in Comparative Perspective. We will read some of the more recent scholarship that situates U.S. national and imperial histories in relation to other imperial and postcolonial histories--for example, those of Spain, Britain, Native American, and an emergent "Third World"--around such topics as imperial ideology, war, slavery and abolition, nationalism, colonialism and diplomacy; along the axis of race, gender and immigration. The goal of the course is to develop some ways of thinking critically and comparatively about the paradoxical nature of the United States as simultaneously an empire and a republic, at once peripheral and central to the spread and mutation of a certain "Western" civilization, a place founded on democratic institutions and ideas, yet sustained by undemocratic practices and ideologies. *** HSTRY 494 B Topic: "Everyday Life in Ancient China" SLN: 15141 W 1030-1220 Prof. Yifan Zheng How can we reconstruct the texture of ordinary life in ancient China when traditional histories focus on emperors and high politics, rather than food, leisure, family relations, religion and death of commoners? This seminar takes advantage of a major transformation in the field: the discovery of hundreds of thousands excavated bamboo and wooden manuscripts over the past few decades. Using these materials (letters, contracts, calendars, recipes, etc.) alongside a range of transmitted sources, we will explore how peasants, slaves, convict laborers, soldiers, women and local functionaries lived within the structures of empire. This course is organized around key life stages (birth, marriage, aging/health, and death) and emphasizes close reading, discussion, and sustained writing. Students will develop a research paper grounded in primary sources: you'll craft a proposal, workshop a draft with peers, give an end-of-quarter presentation, and submit a revised final paper. No prior knowledge of Chinese language or history is required; all students are welcome. *** HSTRY 498 B Topic: "The 'Long' Civil Rights Movement" SLN: 15144 Th 1230-220 Prof. Travis Wright Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, television screens, newspaper headlines, and radio broadcasts blazed with stories of sit-ins, demonstrations, Supreme Court rulings, and landmark legislation like the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. These events reshaped American society, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to spark debate and activism today. Yet, the Civil Rights Movement did not emerge fully formed, nor was it inevitable. How did it take shape within a particular social and political landscape? How was it built, sustained, and contested over time, and by whom? Whose labor, organizing, and vision made the movement possible, and how have these contributions been remembered, or left out, of dominant historical narratives? Finally, how does the Civil Rights Movement connect to ongoing social justice movements? This seminar seeks to answer these questions through an in-depth examination of the Civil Rights Movement. We will use a wide range of primary and secondary sources (films, music, oral histories, memoirs, recent scholarship, and more) to investigate the origins and evolution of the movement, exploring not only its iconic leaders and landmark moments but also the lesser-known activists and strategies that fueled and sustained its progress. Additionally, we will consider how the Black struggle for civil rights intersected with contemporaneous feminist, gay rights, labor, and antiwar movements. Through our discussions and research, we will reflect on the movement's profound achievements, its limitations, and its lasting impact on modern society. By the quarter's end, each student will have produced a substantive research paper, grounded in primary and secondary sources. 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: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Jan 26 08:18:32 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Jan 26 08:19:36 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Reminder: Department of History Scholarship and Award Application now open! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Historians, The Department of History Scholarships and Awards Application is now open! Our department has several different scholarships and awards, and plans to give out approximately $420,000 in scholarships and awards to students for the 2026-2027 academic year - why not apply and see if one of these students could be you?! You can read about our scholarships and awards on our Department of History website: https://history.washington.edu/scholarships-and-awards. The direct link to the 2026-2027 application is here. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. A quick note - you will need one recommendation from faculty as part of the application. We prefer this to be an instructor from one of your Department of History courses, but it can be from another course, if needed. If you are concerned that an instructor may not know or remember you - reach out to them! Remind them of what course(s) you took with them, how you did in that course, what you enjoyed/learned from the course (and History in general), your goals, and any other information you feel might help them write a good recommendation for you. If you're feeling nervous, use this as good (and low risk, potential high reward!) practice for advocating for yourself and networking! When you have gotten their permission, they can turn in the recommendation on the History Scholarship and Awards page, linked above. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at histadv@uw.edu. Don't forget to also submit your nominations for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School! Did you have a spectacular History or Social Studies teacher who you'd like to see get recognition for their hard work and passion for teaching? Then please scroll to the bottom of the Department of History Scholarships and Awards webpage (at the above link) and nominate them for this award! (All majors are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too!) Good luck! Thank you! 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... 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In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Recommendations: one of these must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be February 9th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! 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 Mon Jan 26 08:17:36 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Jan 26 08:27:18 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Reminder: Honors in History Application Now Open for 2026-2027 Cohort: New Due Date! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians! The Honors in History 2026-2027 application is now open! You can learn about Honors in History at our departmental website. Please note that the due date for Honors has been changed. It is now due February 9th, 2026 The link to the 2026-2027 Department of History Honors Application can be found at this link. This is a competitive application process. In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Recommendations: one of these must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be February 9th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! 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... 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Preparation * Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair webinar: Thursday, January 29, 12:30pm-1:20pm, virtual * Career Fair Prep: Strategies for Students with Disabilities webinar: Friday, January 30, 12:30pm-1:20pm, virtual * What to Expect at an In-Person Career Fair webpage Please let me know if you have any questions. We're excited for a great event! Best, The Career & Internship Center Events Team CAREER & INTERNSHIP EVENTS University of Washington 134 Mary Gates Hall / Box 352810 / Seattle, WA 98195 206.543.0535 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Jan 26 12:47:02 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (Tracy L Maschman Morrissey via Histmaj) Date: Mon Jan 26 12:56:50 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Represent History Majors on the History Diversity Committee! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear History Majors and those about to become History Majors, Would you like to help enhance the experience you and other History Majors have in our department? The History Department invites applications from our undergraduate History majors for two open positions on our Diversity Committee for the 2026-2027 academic year. The department's Diversity Committee strives to create an ongoing conversation about creating and maintaining an environment of inclusivity within our classrooms and making inclusion a central aspect of our wider departmental culture. The undergraduate representatives on the diversity committee will provide a sounding board for issues that impact our undergraduate students and also help facilitate communication between students and the department leadership. The time commitment for this committee includes attending two meetings per quarter and helping to coordinate listening sessions for the different stakeholders. Event planning is usually done electronically. While attendance for all the quarterly meetings is expected, the committee recognizes the reality of students' multiple commitments and that attendance of additional sessions and events may be subject to their availability. Please submit the attached application to the chair of the diversity committee, Purnima Dhavan, pdhavan@uw.edu by 5pm on March 1, 2026. The committee will review applications and announce the finalists early in Spring Quarter. Please share with other History majors and encourage them to apply. Do reach out to me with any questions, Purnima Dhavan Purnima Dhavan Giovanni and Ann Costigan Endowed Professor in History Associate Professor Dept. of History University of Washington, Seattle -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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They are due by March 25th, but planning ahead is wise, since that is right after the end of the quarter: https://history.washington.edu/scholarships-and-awards * If you are planning to graduate at the end of Spring 2026, Summer 2026, or Autumn 2026, NOW is the time to set up an appointment with one of the History advisers to do your graduation application: https://history.washington.edu/advising Don't wait, or you won't graduate! * Registration for Spring 2026 is just a couple weeks out. I have included an attachment of the courses planned for Spring 2026, also see here: https://history.washington.edu/courses * Finally, I have sent several messages with the descriptions of Spring 2026 Junior and Senior Seminars. The emails are titled: "Now is the Time to Ask for Add Codes for Junior and Senior Seminars in Spring 2026" mostly because NOW is the time! Please read through that email if you have questions about the topics, and follow the instructions in those email to ask for an add code. Thanks, Mark and Tracy [cid:image003.png@01DC9030.8C863D70] Courses for Spring 2026 Course Course Title Professor Meeting Time Gen Ed Requirement HSTAM 250 A* The Mongols: Empire and Resistance in Medieval Eurasia Joel Walker TTh 12:30pm - 2:20pm SSc HSTAM 315 A The Byzantine Empire Chris Bonura MW 2:30pm - 4:20pm SSc HSTAM 330 A The Age of Augustus Ray Lahiri MTWThF 10:30am - 11:20am A&H/SSc HSTAM 334 A Social and Cultural History of Premodern Europe: Medieval and Early Modern People Tyler Lange MW 8:30am - 10:20am SSc, W optional HSTCMP 210 A Catholic Classics in Historical Context James Felak MTWTh 10:30am - 11:20am SSc, W HSTCMP 221 A* Global Environmental History, Feast and Famine Purnima Dhavan MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc, DIV, W HSTCMP 408 A Industrial Revolutions Mark Metzler TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc HSTCMP 469 A The Sephardic Diaspora: 1492-Present Devin Naar TTh 1:30pm - 3:20pm SSc, DIV, W optional HSTAFM 151 A Africa in the Era of the Atlantic Slave Trade Stephanie Smallwood TTh 3:30pm - 5:20pm SSc, DIV, W optional HSTAFM 278 A Modern North Africa Kyle Haddad-Fonda MW 2:30pm - 4:20pm SSc, DIV HSTAFM 463 A Modern Persian Gulf Arbella Bet-Shlimon TTh 12:30pm - 2:20pm SSc, DIV HSTAS 221 A History of Southeast Asia Bryan Averbuch MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc, DIV HSTAS 245 A Human Rights in Asia Mary Callahan MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc, DIV HSTAS 404 A History of Twentieth-Century India Anand Yang MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm SSc, W HSTAS 440 Japanese History in Ecological Perspective Mark Metzler TTH 1:30pm-3:20pm SSc HSTAS 432 A History of the Japanese Empire Hajin Jun MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc HSTAS 453 A Chinese History from 1276-1895 Matthew Mosca TTh 12:30pm - 2:20pm SSc HSTAS 482 A Modern Korean History Hajin Jun MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm SSc HSTLAC 280 A Drug Wars in Latin America Ileana Rodriguez-Silva TTh 12:30pm - 2:20pm SSc, DIV, W optional HSTLAC 323 A Inter-American Relations Vanessa Freije TTh 2:30pm - 4:20pm SSc, DIV HSTEU 210 A* Paris Raymond Jonas TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm A&H/SSc, W HSTAA 150 A Introduction to African American History Matthew Randolph MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc HSTAA 212 A Military History of the US From Colonial Times to the Present Nathan Roberts MW 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc HSTAA 241 A* The United States During the Era of Civil War and Reconstruction Bianca Dang TTh 2:30pm - 4:20pm SSc, DIV HSTAA 311 A The Indigenous History and Environment of the Salish Sea Joshua Reid to be arranged SSc, DIV, Interested students apply through the link: https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/applying-for-an-fhl-course/ HSTAA 345 A Making Modern America: Since 1974 Margaret O'Mara TTh 3:30pm - 5:20pm SSc, W optional HSTAA 353 A Class, Labor, and American Capitalism James Gregory MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm SSc, DIV, W HSTAA 365 A* Culture, Politics, and Film in Twentieth Century America Susan Glenn TTh 12:30pm - 2:20pm A&H/SSc, DIV, W HSTAA 406 A Asian American Activism Moon-Ho Jung TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm SSc, DIV, W HSTAA 432 B History of Washington and the Pacific Northwest Ross Coen MW 3:30pm - 5:20pm SSc HSTRY 388 A Journey to the Mongols Matthew Mosca M 10:00am - 12:50pm Jun. Seminar, SSc HSTRY 388 B Cattle in Global History Joel Walker MW 10:30am - 12:20pm Jun. Seminar, SSc, W HSTRY 388 C Polar Exploration and Its Literature Ross Coen TTh 12:30pm - 2:20pm Jun. Seminar, SSc HSTRY 395 A Modern Historical Writing, Honors Seminar Bianca Dang W 1:30pm - 3:20pm Honors Seminar in History HSTRY 494 A American Empire in Comparative Perspective Vicente Rafael T 3:30pm - 5:20pm Sen. Seminar, SSc, W HSTRY 494 B Everyday Life in Ancient China Yifan Zheng W 10:30am - 12:20pm Sen. Seminar, SSc, W HSTRY 495 History Fellows Julie Osborn Th 11:30am-12:20pm HSTRY 498 B The 'Long' Civil Rights Movement Travis Wright Th 12:30pm - Sen. Seminar, SSc, W * Asterisk denotes classes that require a Quiz Section in addition to the lecture. [Pre-Modern History All HSTAM courses; HSTAFM 151; HSTAS 453 Modern History All HSTAA courses; HSTCMP 221, 408, 469; HSTAFM 278, HSTAFM 463; HSTAS 221, HSTAS 404, HSTAS 432, HSTAS 482; HSTLAC 280, 323; HSTEU 210 NEITHER Pre-Modern nor Modern History HSTCMP 210; HSTRY 388, HSTRY 395, HSTRY 494, HSTRY 495, HSTRY 498]Note: all information is subject to change, including meeting days and times. Visit myplan.uw.edu for current information. 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... 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Name: image007.png Type: image/png Size: 12578 bytes Desc: image007.png URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Wed Jan 28 14:46:59 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Wed Jan 28 14:47:27 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] FW: Voyager Scholarship for Public Service - for 2nd-year students, due 3/17 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello colleagues, I'm reaching out to let you know that the application for the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is now open! Started by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, the CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, the Voyager Scholarship gives students with demonstrated financial need a deeper understanding of the issues they are passionate about, exposes them to new communities and perspectives, and inspires them to solve the world's biggest challenges. The program has enabled students to travel to every corner of the globe during their Summer Voyages- from Bolivia to work on gender-based violence prevention trainings, to Alaska to learn about indigenous approaches to climate resilience, to Morocco to support migrant education initiatives, and many places in between. The Voyager Scholarship has exposed students to meaningful learning opportunities and ways to engage with the world that would not otherwise be possible. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students' junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year. Link to register for an upcoming Voyager information session. The application closes on March 17, 2026. Open to 2nd-year students or those transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2026-2027 junior academic year. The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is hosting an application writing and feedback workshop on February 18. We are happy to support students on their Voyager Scholarship applications! What: Application Writing and Feedback Session When: February 18 from 3:30-5:00 pm Where: Hybrid: Mary Gates Hall 171 or on Zoom Registration link All the best, Simon Simon Tran (he/him) Program Manager, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 206.685.2705 | LinkedIn trans2@uw.edu / expd.uw.edu/scholarships / [cid:3117a706-a04e-4ccf-8cb2-41fae874f266] Book time to meet with me Campus: Tues-Thu / Remote: Mon, Fri Follow us on Instagram [cid:8eee5fc2-91d8-4ea1-a829-0a405e788f6a] 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. 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Name: Voyager Scholarship Image 2026.png Type: image/png Size: 364517 bytes Desc: Voyager Scholarship Image 2026.png URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Fri Jan 30 11:40:49 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Fri Jan 30 11:40:55 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Transfer Students and Transfer Alumni Event - Feb 3, 4 - 6 PM In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Calling All Transfer Students or Transfer Alumni, Please see this free event for Transfer Students and Transfer Alumni. It will be next Tuesday on campus and a great opportunity to connect with other transfer students from across campus, transfer alumni, as well as some UW staff. Please consider attending this event and RSVP through the link below. I wanted to highlight an event the UW Alumni Association is hosting for current transfer students and UW transfer student alumni on Tuesday, February 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the UW Club. Here is some information from Julie Berry and the UWAA team working on this event: The Ask: If you all have transfer students in your networks at UW and/or know of any transfer student alumni in your departments or other circles you have stayed connected to, we would love your support in getting the word out to them. Please feel free to send this to other colleagues who may also have transfer student and alumni connections. More details here: Overview - Transfer Alumni & Student Mixer. Primary goals for the event include: 1. Creating community among current transfers and helping them identify ways to increase belonging through conversations with alumni about their experiences 1. Sharing how alumni are navigating careers post-grad - however that may look. Julie did note that connection with younger alumni and the honesty of what they have been experiencing is great and welcome, so even if an alumni is still figuring things out and feels they might not have much to share, they are welcome and should be encouraged to join because their perspective and experiences are still valuable Registration: Registration will be open through the time of the event, though it is preferred if students RSVP at the form on the website in advance. Earlier RSVPs are appreciated so they can hopefully have an idea of headcount for food by January 27. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Warmly, Lily LILY PETERSON Lead Path to UW Transfer Adviser / Lead UW Academic Adviser Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising Mary Gates Hall 141|Box 352825|Seattle, WA 98195-2805 lilyp2@uw.edu|Text: (206) 895-0578|Office: 206-685-8582 Schedule an appointment as a current UW student on our website here Schedule an appointment as a Seattle Promise Transfer on Starfish here [cid:9790a65f-81e5-4534-acd4-4e183ec74447] ________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-fj2nhsbn.png Type: image/png Size: 1999 bytes Desc: Outlook-fj2nhsbn.png URL: