[event] – Webinar: Landing Your Dream Internship with the Federal Gov’t

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Go Government Webinar: Landing Your Dream Internship

 

This Call to Serve webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2012, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for an internship that’s right for you.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time

Location: The Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall

 

You may also attend this webinar from your own computer. Below is the information you will need to log in to the webinar.

ONLINE INFORMATION:

Click this URL: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ourpublicservice/join?id=5P7Z33&role=attend 

For best results, please use Internet Explorer as your web browser and a PC.

  • Note: If you are unable to click this link, you can also cut and paste the link into the address bar of your browser.
  • On the next page, please enter your e-mail and school/agency name (Career Center at Univ. of Washington) in their respective fields, and click “Join Meeting”.
  • If prompted, install and run the Office Live Meeting software. It will take a few moments for the Office Live Meeting Client to launch.

AUDIO INFORMATION:

Participants sometimes experience difficulty using their computer to access the audio from the presentation. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you dial-in to the conference call as described below. For those who wish to use the computer audio function as their primary mode of access, we ask that you keep phone access available in order to dial-in should the computer audio fail to work.

To use your telephone, use the information below to connect:

To use computer audio, you need:

  • Speakers (Please make sure your volume is turned up)
  • Presentation audio will stream automatically once you have joined the Live Meeting
  • Note: Computer Audio is unavailable when using the Web-based Meeting console

FIRST-TIME USERS

To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is

ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting.  It is helpful if you do this prior

to the day of the webinar.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90703

TROUBLESHOOTING

Unable to join the meeting? Follow these steps:

1.      Copy this address and paste it into your web browser: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ourpublicservice/join

2.      Copy and paste the required information:

a.       Meeting ID: 5P7Z33
b.       Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ourpublicservice

If you still cannot enter the meeting, contact support: http://www.conferencevisuals.net or contact the Partnership for Public Service at (202)-775-9111.

[job] – Camp Orkila Staff for Spring 2012

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There are currently a small number of openings on Camp Orkila’s spring 2012 staff, and we are looking for qualified applicants who would be a good fit for our program- teaching environmental education and facilitating program areas for visiting groups.

Please take a moment to read the following document.  It will give you a good picture of our spring program:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwjWVKPfp7XZNmE5MTA3OWEtNTJkZC00YTY2LWIwMmYtYzFjZjk1OTE0YTdi

Some other important pieces of information:

Dates: Spring employment is from March 16th-June 16th, 2012.  You must be able to commit to working these three months.

Salary: $230/week (based on a 5-day work week) + room/board in nice staff housing.  There are other great perks, including the opportunity to learn sea kayaking and use a kayak from our fleet to explore the islands with other staff.

Drug/alcohol/tobacco-free environment: We do not allow illegal drugs, alcohol-use, or tobacco-use on our property.  Because we work closely with children, we do a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing throughout the season to ensure that we are drug-free.

Requirements: Experience working in environmental education or BS/BA in environmental science, education, recreation, or related field preferred. First aid/CPR certification by first day of employment preferred. You must have some experience working with children. Being a team player, having a sense of humor and a strong work ethic are essential!

If you feel like this program would be a good fit for you, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to lbruhns@seattleymca.org.

[volunteer] Polliwog Preschool

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Polliwog Preschool is looking for volunteers!

Polliwog Preschool is a new Mercer Slough program for preschoolers (3-5 years old). At Polliwog Preschool we focus on developing the whole child – socially, emotionally, mentally and physically – while initiating them into a lifelong,meaningful relationship with the natural world. The program is play-based and student-driven with stations to choose from, discovery exploration times and specific activities that relate to a new theme each week. Activities are designed to address each child’s developmental needs while encouraging curiosity, fostering love of nature and developing the whole child.

TO APPLY: Email jwilson@pacsci.org with your resume and any questions you have. We’ll email you our application to complete and return. You may also mail in your information to:

Attention: Volunteer Program, Pacific Science Center,
200 2nd Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109

-OR- fax to 206.269.2147.

You can learn more about the program at pacificsciencecenter.org.

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Marine Genomics Apprenticeship at Friday Harbor Labs for Spring 2012!

[event] – Present at the 15th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Announcing the 15th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium: Friday, May 18, 2012

 

 

             *         Present!     *     Volunteer!     *     Attend!       *

 

Deadline to apply to present your research will be February 24 by 5pm.

 

The 2012 Symposium Application is open and we encourage undergraduates to sign up for a Symposium Info. Session and Abstract Writing Workshop (info. and registration below) to help prepare you for the event!

 

Go to http://exp.uw.edu/urp/symp for application and information.

Note: All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply and those not yet involved in research will discover that attending, and volunteering with, the Symposium is a great way to learn about the broad range of opportunities available at the UW.

 

Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Sessions

 
January 23, 2:30-3:30pm, MGH 171

February 10, 12-1 pm, MGH 171

Learn and ask questions about the Symposium application process and the logistics of the Symposium itself. To register, visit:

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/symposiuminfosession.htmlAbstract Writing Workshops

 

Abstract Writing Workshops are tailored to students who are applying to the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The abstract writing workshop includes information on what exactly is an abstract, how to write one, and what information to include. 

January 27, 12-1pm, MGH 171
February 6, 2:30-3:30pm, MGH 171

February 13, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171

February 17, 12-1pm, MGH 171

February 21, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171

Registration available at: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/workshops/abstractwriting.html

 

Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu.

 

We look forward to having you join us for the 15th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium!

[event] – UW Career Workshops for Veterans

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On behalf of the Counseling Center, H.U.M.V. (Husky United Military Veterans) and the Career Center, in alliance with the UW Veterans Center, we would like to inform you of the upcoming career focused events for veterans –http://careers.uw.edu/Resources/Events-for-Student-Veterans.

 

For the moment, we’re focused on marketing the winter events, which begin with a workshop presented by the Counseling Center titled: Fame, Fortune and Fun: What do you really want to do with your life?  (Tuesday, February 7, 2:00 – 3:30PM – Mary Gates Hall 224).

[event]: Friday Harbor Labs Information Session

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Friday Harbor Labs Information Session

Tuesday 1/17Tuesday 1/31 (rescheduled!)

4-5:30pm

Fishery Sciences Building 203

Directions: http://washington.edu/maps/?FSH

Learn how you can get involved with Friday Harbor Labs (FHL), UW’s world renowned marine station on San Juan Island. FHL faculty and former students will share their experiences, talk about their research, and answer questions. By participating in a FHL field and research-intensive marine science, social science, and/or humanities program, you will strengthen your resume, prepare for graduate school, and develop skills for a career in your field.  Any UW student can spend a quarter at FHL.  

“Through field trips, lectures, and labs, everyone was able to get a really hands-on experience.  For basically all of the labs, we went out on the dock and collected samples of the things we were learning about in class.  That kind of relationship between the class and the field is something I have never experienced.  FHL is unique in that you are able to directly observe the things you are reading about.”

–Alex Ulmke, FHL Student Autumn 2011

Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 in spring 2012!

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The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the spring  quarter 2012 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).

Course Information:

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Quarter Offered:  Spring 2012

Instructors:  Peter Kahn, Psychology, and Kristi Straus, Program on the Environment

Course Website: https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/kmstraus/18818/110398

Course Schedule:

Spring 2012
Lecture:  TTh 12:30 – 1:50 (Kane 210)
Discussion Sections: TH or F (various times)

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1.       Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology
2.       Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
3.       Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
4.       At least Junior level standing.

Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:
·         Policy and Decision-making perspectives
·         Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

To apply, please submit the following:
1.       Resume
2.       Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
3.       Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a.       What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
b.      What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
c.       How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 02/03/2012.