News from the Office of Connected Learning
From Desks to Destinations: My Study Abroad Journey – w/ Grace Leppert
Attending a Business Consulting class enriched Grace Leppert’s college path with a life-changing journey to India. The Study Abroad Program led by two professors introduced practical skills and knowledge of the international market through a real-world project with local companies, leaving a profound effect on her career pursuit and self-growth.
July 23, 2024
Celebrating student research — and mentors
Another academic year at UW comes with the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from various disciplines present diverse projects, including tax policy, Alzheimer’s research, and environmental studies, and share this honorable moment with their supportive professors.
July 10, 2024
A personal promise kept
Vivian Lam was chosen as one of the 2024 Husky 100 honorees of UW due to her remarkable efforts in research, community engagement, and volunteering. She hopes to improve the education climate in underserved communities and support those with similar backgrounds in connecting with their cultural groups.
July 10, 2024
Discovering Argentina: A Journey of Learning and Growth – w/ Helen Fessahaie
The transformative experience polished by rigorous academics and rich cultures taught Helen Fessahaie valuable life lessons in Study Abroad Program in Argentina. Aside from enhancing practical knowledge for her business major, interacting with warm and welcoming locals greatly elevated her Spanish and implanted a deeper appreciation for cultural connections.
July 1, 2024
An inspiration to classmates and community
Acknowledged for her phenomenal efforts in academic achievement and hardships overcoming, Puneet Birk was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal at the 2024 UW Bothell’s Commencement ceremony. Continuing the path after engaging as the legislative liaison for the Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell, she aimed to pursue a career in corporate law and keep...
June 21, 2024
Innovation, culture and technology in India
Professor Surya Pathak and instructor Brooks Gekler led a group of Business students flying across continents to investigate cultural and economic differences in India. They hoped this trip would cultivate students’ global perspectives and develop flexible, adaptable leaders.
June 21, 2024
Health Study students conducted analyses of global health crises
Students from Dr. Mabel Ezeonwu‘s global health practice course, B HLTH 301, conducted several investigations about prevailing environmental issues around the globe. B HLTH 301 is a CELR class that offers an introduction to global health issues through hands-on experiences in the form of community-eased learning projects (CELR), connected online international learning (COIL) opportunities, or...
June 17, 2024
Barcelona Blog – w/ Arshpreet Kaur
The Study Abroad Program to Barcelona broadened Arshpreet Kaur’s global mindset in her career pursuit. She not only acquired significant experiences in self-growth but also enriched her knowledge from Barcelona’s lively cultural and academic environment.
June 17, 2024
Showcasing student research and capstone projects
UW Bothell celebrates students’ hard work with the week-long event of the 2024 Student Academic Showcase to demonstrate their astonishing research and capstone projects. This annual event introduces students’ projects through interactive formats including film screenings, student-led talks, and oral/poster presentations to discuss their findings on diverse national or global issues.
June 14, 2024
The Husky Herald shared students’ projects on Disability and Kiesha Garrison’s website, Hey, Black Seattle! (HBS)
The Husky Herald interviewed 4 student presenters on their projects (page 4) around racial, physical, and psychological disability and accessibility at UW Bothell during the 2024 Student Academic Showcase. On Data Day during the showcase, one of the speakers, Kiesha Garrison, talked about her establishment of the website, Hey, Black Seattle! (HBS), to support the...
June 8, 2024