News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Community-Engaged Learning and Research
Students making Bellevue a little more livable
City of Bellevue information technology, parks and planning officials welcome the ideas from UW Bothell students undertaking website and business projects as part of the UW’s Livable City Year program.
October 3, 2022
Chocolate expert immerses herself in research
An expert from the University of Washington Bothell on the culture, economics and politics of chocolate, Kristy Leissle is currently living in West Africa to conduct field work with cocoa growers for her next book on Africa’s contributions to chocolate.
September 17, 2022
Supporting urban community gardening
Melanie Malone researches contaminants in urban community gardens, which is an important consideration as more people turn to gardening for vegetables during the coronavirus pandemic.
September 17, 2022
Peer Support on Campus: An Interview with Rafi Kakar
Students from UW Bothell School of Business, Zack Nguyen, Joseph Yuen, Savina Sidhu, Zhiyao Song, Salia Sheikh, interview UW Bothell student Rafi Kakar about his journey becoming a HERO (Health Educator Reaching Out) and spreading awareness on mental health for university students. This interview was part of Professor Laura Umetsu's Business Writing class. NAMI Seattle has been partnering with Umetsu to bring awareness to the positive impacts and important resources NAMI provides. This class received Course Support Funds from Connected Learning.
September 8, 2022
A Glimpse into the Life of a College Dog
Students from UW Bothell School of Business, Austin Bretting, Jerry Liu, Sinrou Yang, and Emiko Nokes, interview Laurie Hardman, founder of College Dogs in the Seattle area who allows certified therapy dogs to interact with college students who are experiencing anxiety and depression. This interview was part of Professor Laura Umetsu's Business Writing class. NAMI Seattle has been partnering with Umetsu to bring awareness to the positive impacts and important resources NAMI provides. This class received Course Support Funds from Connected Learning.
September 1, 2022
A Glimpse into the Life of a College Dog
We checked into our small, secluded classroom at the University of Washington Bothell, and sad shoulder to shoulder with out classmates at each table. Everyone was anticipating meeting our special guests of the day, dogs. At exactly 6 o’clock in the evening, the room rose with excitement. The stars of the show arrived with big...
September 1, 2022
Healthy lakes are for fun and for learning
Dr. Avery Shinneman's limnology students and the Woodinville Library honor Lakes Appreciation Month with learning kits for local kids.
July 25, 2022
Dong Si receives Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar Award
Created in 2020 by the Community Engagement Council, the annual award recognizes impactful community-engaged scholarship by UW Bothell faculty...
July 22, 2022
Students add power to Latino training institute
Longtime partners in community-based learning, the Latino Educational Training Institute and the University of Washington Bothell have teamed up again to produce a series of workplace health and safety videos for the state.
June 7, 2022
University, Seattle clinic value partnership
By working to help each other, the Rainier Valley Community Clinic and University of Washington Bothell students helped themselves — and proved the power of community-based learning.
June 7, 2022