Events

NOT FOR CREDIT: Young, Disparaged and Paid in Smiles: Experiences in the Caring Labor Industry

Date: April 28, 2011 - 2:00am
Location: Room 305AB, UW School of Social Work, 4101 15th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105
Contact Info:
Email Address:

Time: 7pm-9pmThe term “caring labor” can refer to a lot of things: childcare, elder care, health care, social work. Whether in the workplace or the home, caring labor is consistently under-recognized and under-valued. Yet it raises very important political, economic, and social questions –...

NOT FOR CREDIT: Aging is a Social Justice Issue

Date: April 15, 2011 - 10:30pm
Location: Research Commons (formerly the SSW Library)
Contact Info:
Email Address:

Aging is a Social Justice Issue DATE: Friday April 15th, 12:30 - 2:00pmWHERE: Research Commons(formerly the SSW Library)Serving coffee/tea and light refreshments Four older adult panelists will join UW School of Social Work faculty member Wendy Lustbader in reflecting on experiences with the...

NOT FOR CREDIT - Basic Computer Skills 1 - Adult ESL and Literacy Computer Class

Date: February 28, 2011 - 10:46pm
Location: Seattle Central Library, Level 4, Room 3 Small Computer Lab
Contact Info: World Languages
Email Address: worldlanguages@spl.org

In these classes you will practice using the mouse and keyboard. The mouse and keyboard are the two most basic tools of a computer. You need to be comfortable using these in order to start learning other computer skills. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration...

NOT FOR CREDIT - Citizenship Class at the Seattle Central Library

Location: Seattle Central Library, Level 1, LEW Conference Room
Contact Info: Jim at the St. James ESL Program
Email Address: literacyseattle@gmail.com

This class prepares individuals to take the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Citizenship Test. Learn about all aspects of the citizenship test, including United States History and Civics, reading and writing practice and the questions covered on the N-400, Application for...

NOT FOR CREDIT - Beginning ESL - Level 1 at the Seattle Central Library

Location: Seattle Central Library
Contact Info: Literacy Council of Seattle
Email Address: literacyseattle@gmail.com

Level 1, LEW Conference RoomAdults, ESLEnglishThis class focuses on basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. Class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. This class is free but registration is required. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come,...

Subscribe to Events