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Writing, Research, and Community: Resources from the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC)

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. Our offerings include a range of resources and programs designed with graduate students in mind, including one-on-one consultations, online resources and programming, and events such as our annual Dissertation Writing Intensive. Students interested in one-on-one support can book one of the OWRC’s free 45-minute peer tutor consultations, available both in-person and online. Learn more about our…

Teaching Assistant Position (25% FTE) – NURS 303 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice

A Teaching Assistant is needed in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing for an undergraduate course, NURS 303 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice. The TA will assist course faculty, Drs. Rebecca O’Connor and Kyla Woodward, in coordinating and managing this didactic course. Active participation and assistance during all scheduled classes is expected. The course meets on Fridays from 8:30 – 11:20 a.m. during Spring Quarter. Preference will be given to applicants who commit to attending (or have…

Teaching Assistant Position (25% FTE) – NURS 419: Transition to Professional Practice

A Teaching Assistant is needed in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing for NURS 419: Transition to Professional Practice during Spring Quarter. The TA will assist the faculty of record in coordinating and managing this didactic theory course. The course meets on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.; Professor Chris Linton is the faculty of record. Active participation and assistance during all class meetings is expected. Preference will be given to applicants who commit to attending…

Save the Date: Health Equity Circle’s Annual Lobby Day

Health professions students at the University of Washington and across Western Washington are invited to participate in Health Equity Circle’s Annual Lobby Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Washington State Capitol. Each year, Lobby Day brings together nearly 100 students from across the state to advocate for legislation that impacts health equity in Washington. This hands-on experience offers opportunities to: Learn how the legislative process works Meet with legislators and staff Work in interdisciplinary teams Build meaningful advocacy…

Student-Friendly Opportunity to Present: Seattle Nursing Research Consortium Conference

The Seattle Nursing Research Consortium conference is a student-friendly venue and a great opportunity to present research. This year’s conference will be hosted at Seattle Children’s Sand Point Learning Center. More information Conference details and the call for abstracts Questions Please contact emwalsh@uw.edu with questions. Dates Monday, April 6, 2026 (8 a.m. PT) – Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (4:30 p.m. PT) Location Seattle Children’s Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105