News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Global Initiatives
Jennifer Ha receives the U.S. Student Fulbright grant to Taiwan 2023-2024
Jennifer Ha, 2021 graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with the ESOL endorsement, received a U.S. Student Fulbright grant to become an English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan during the 2023-24 academic year. Jennifer currently works as a substitute teacher in Seattle Public Schools and she is passionate about making classrooms more inclusive for...
May 11, 2023
Three Connected Learning Students make the 2023 Husky 100 list
The Husky 100 recognizes UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW. Congratulations to three students who participated in Connected Learning opportunities or worked as student staff on the team. In order from left to right: Dessirée Ortaç, recipient of the Mary Gates Research Scholar and Founders...
May 1, 2023
Matsuyama City Cherry Blossom and Mankind’s Strength of Hiroshima, Japan – w/ Liliia Khomych
Liliia applied to the UW Bothell Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship and was financed with enough funds to have her dream come true, traveling to Japan and exploring its charming culture. During her spring break in 2023, Liliia Khomych reached out to Global Initiatives and took the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program Japan: ‘Glocal’...
April 17, 2023
Where the Sakura Blossoms Live: An Experience Never Forgotten from my time in Matsuyama, Ehime – w/ Kanu Vasdev
It was a memorable experience for Kanu Vasdev after joining the UW Bothell Faculty Led study abroad program hosted by Global Initiatives to Ehime, a seaside prefecture in Japan. Kanu developed sturdy connections with the prolonged culture after visiting several historical sights and engaging in traditional events with locals.
April 14, 2023
STEM professor leverages Fulbright award to be both scholar and student
Dr. Salwa Al-Noori, associate teaching professor in the University of Washington Bothell’s School of STEM, recently completed a five-month Fulbright Scholar program at Hashemite University in Zarqa, Jordan. While teaching two STEM courses and immersing herself in Jordanian life, she also sought to hone culturally responsive teaching methods for her UW Bothell students of Middle...
March 23, 2023
Fulbright ‘Top Producer’ lists name UW and UW Bothell
The University of Washington is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2022-2023 Fulbright U.S. students and scholars. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar...
February 13, 2023
Sounds of Social Justice: The Overlook of the Adventures on the Streets of Spain – w/ Diana Muuru
For the purpose of exploring multi-aspect social issues across the globe, Diana Muuru challenged herself by engaging in the Spain study abroad program before moving on to the next stage of life. She has gained precious views of local culture and experiences communicating in an unfamiliar language. There are several types of programs and exchanges...
January 6, 2023
Connected Learning and Sponsored Research Annual Report FY22
The Offices of Sponsored Research and Connected Learning are proud to present their efforts through the FY 2022 Annual Report showcasing sponsored projects of UW Bothell faculty and staff and how students engage in connected learning programs.
January 5, 2023
What I learned after Czech-ing out of Prague – w/ Angelina Bagnovets
Proving her theory is just one of the satisfactions Angelina Bagnovets earned from the trip to Prague in the Czech Republic. The study abroad program sponsored by Global Initiatives provided the opportunity for her to take a look at thinking critically about contemporary social issues. Spending a part of your university experience abroad will expand...
January 1, 2023
Building mental health resilience to stress
Kosuke Niitsu, an assistant professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, researches mental health resilience by surveying how UW Bothell students respond to virtual mindfulness exercises.
November 3, 2022