News from the School of Nursing & Health Studies
Verdant Healthier Community Conference & Community Partner Awards
Verdant Health Commission, an organization dedicated to investing in innovative programs that will make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of South Snohomish County residents, is proud to present the 2017 Verdant Healthier Community Conference. Set aside a day this year to spend with the Verdant Health Commission and other community members learning from experts about ways we can live our healthiest and happiest lives.
January 24, 2017
School Seeks New Dean
Our School is looking for a new Dean and Professor. The position offers an exceptional opportunity for a visionary, collaborative, and community-engaged leader to lead a School that values diversity, social justice, and excellence in all aspects of education.
January 3, 2017
Study Abroad in Sardinia: Watch the Video!
Over the summer, Associate Professor Jody Early, led a group of students as they travelled to Sardinia, Italy. The students, from a variety of disciplines, worked with refugees seeking asylum. Learn more about the trip and see the video highlights.
December 23, 2016
Health Studies Alumni in Senegal
Health Studies alumni Aimee Desrochers and Alex Winters, both class of 2014, found out global health can be a small world when they unexpectedly bumped into each other in Senegal.
December 5, 2016
Associate Professor de Castro Inducted as 2016 AAN Fellow
Dr. Butch de Castro inducted as an American Academy of Nursing Fellow!
November 15, 2016
Examining Migration, Health and Social Justice in Sardinia
Associate Professor, Jody Early, co-led a group of students as they travelled to Sardinia, Italy. The 25 students, from a variety of disciplines, worked with individuals migrating to Sardinia seeking asylum.
November 3, 2016
Award Winning Artist/Activist: Vicente Rodriguez Fernandez
The School of Nursing & Health Studies, the Social Justice Organizers, and the Comparative History of Ideas Program (@ UW Seattle) are co-hosting guest speaker Vicente Rodriquez Fernandez on Tuesday, 11/8, 3:30 - 4:30 in Discovery 061. Join us in welcoming human rights activist, cartoonist, and screenwriter, Vicente Rodriguez Fernandez, Spanish Romani Activist.
November 3, 2016
Free Film Screening: The Invisible Patients
We are proud to present a free screening of The Invisible Patients: Life at the Edges of the Healthcare System. This will be the Seattle premier of this documentary which was an official selection at the 2016 Heartland Film Festival, Cucolorus Film Festival, and won the Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Indy Film Fest.
November 2, 2016
Study Abroad in Sardinia: Community Engagement on a Global Level
Associate Professor, Jody Early, co-lead a group of students as they travelled to Sardinia, Italy. The 25 students, from a variety of disciplines, worked with individuals migrating to Sardinia seeking asylum. For the full story, please visit the UWB news page.
October 18, 2016
News Article Spotlights UWB Nursing Students and Faculty
Our Partners in Community Health students work with a variety of organizations in our community. The Herald, an Everett based newspaper, published an article exploring the impact our students have in the community and how that partnership benefits our students. The article, "UW Bothell Grows Partnerships Beyond Classroom," details how our connected learning opportunities
September 9, 2016