[event] Capstone Symposium
SNEAK PEEK! WALKING THE TALK: Come learn about Wei Chen Wang’s project on the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 and the importance of sustainable practices in industry!
WHAT: Capstone Symposium Autumn 2011
WHERE: ACC 012 (PoE commons)
WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 1:30PM-7:30PM
Click below for more details!
PoE capstone students will be giving poster and oral presentations on Wednesday, November 30 from 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the PoE Commons and FSH 102. Come support them and find out what they have been doing these past few quarters. Learn more about their inspiring environmental work and projects. Attend some (or all!) of the presentations to get an idea of what you’ll be doing when you’re a senior!
*Light refreshments will be served!*
[information session] – Environmental Graduate Programs @ Yale
Check out these upcoming information gathering opportunities with the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies:
- Online Chat with Admissions Officers
November 29, 2011, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Chat with Masters Admissions Officers about the questions you may have about Admissions, Financial Aid, and our curriculum and Programs. - On Campus Open House
December 2, 2011, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST
Visit campus for a full-day experience, where you will be able to meet with the Dean, faculty, staff and current students regarding our Programs, the Admission and Financial Aid process, and what it is like to be a student at Yale. The event will be followed by the F&ES Holiday Formal at 7:00 pm, and all attendees of the Open House are invited. Admission will be free for prospective students, and additional tickets are also available. If you are interested in attending, make sure to bring something fun and formal to wear to the event! - Online Chat with Admissions Officers
December 12, 2011, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Chat with Masters Admissions Officers about the questions you may have about Admissions, Financial Aid, and our curriculum and Programs. - Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Admissions Blog
MORE INFORMATION about the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at: http://environment.yale.edu/
[information session] – Environmental Graduate Programs @ Duke
Virtual Open House
Thursday, Dec 08, 2011
from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment is excited to announce an online Virtual Information Session for prospective students interested in the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) or Master of Forestry (MF) degree program. This is your opportunity learn about graduate opportunities in the environmental field from one of the Nation’s top environmental school.
So, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED, you canlearn more about how you can earn a prestigious Master of Environmental Management or Master of Forestry degree from Duke University all while in the comfort of your office or home.
Session will be held using tele- and web-conferencing technology. Details will be provided prior to the event
To register:
MORE INFORMATION about Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/
Kaplan Test Prep Discounts
Starting Friday, students will have the opportunity to receive $200 off* of select Kaplan courses. Anyone interested in beginning their graduate school exam preparation (for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT*) over the next few months should take advantage of this opportunity to save.
Kaplan’s Black Friday – Cyber Monday sale runs from November 25th through November 28th. Kaplan offers personalized learning with adaptive technology, top-rated faculty—by students‡ and the best guarantee in the industry: get a higher score or your money back.**
Classes are starting soon in Seattle:
GRE– ERSE11702A, 1/10/12, Seattle Kaplan Center
MCAT– MCSE12305A, 12/5/11, Seattle Kaplan Center
LSAT– LSSE11853, 1/8/12, Northcut Landing
GMAT– GMSE11702, 12/5/11, Seattle Kaplan Center
DAT/OAT– DASE11801, 1/10/11, Seattle Kaplan Center
Classes are also starting live, online via Kaplan’s exclusive Classroom AnywhereTM technology. Students will attend class from anywhere with an internet connection. It’s easy—just sign up, log in, and you’re there. To learn more, visitwww.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST .
This special offer ends Monday November 28th, so please share this information with your advisees before they leave for the holiday. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to being a resource for your students as they work to reach their graduate school goals.
P.S. Don’t forget our Try Us for Free Events. Students can sit in on one of our classes for free within the next week. For details please go to kaptest.com/tryus
*$200 discount applies to One-on-One, On Site and Classroom Anywhere™ Advantage, Extreme, or Advanced test prep programs for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT and On Demand courses for the MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Excluded from the offer are LSAT, GRE and GMAT On Demand courses and MCAT and LSAT Summer Intensive Programs. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. †GRE® is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service, which neither sponsors nor endorses this product. All other test names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with Kaplan. ‡Teacher ratings based on student responses received from December 6, 2009 – June 6, 2010 **Higher Score Guarantee: Conditions and restrictions apply. For guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg.
[job]: EarthCorps Program Manager
EarthCorps, a Seattle-based conservation corps with a mission to build global community through local environmental service, is seeking a full-time Corps Program Manager to join our program team by supervising six crew leaders and overseeing a cohort of young adult corps members. Key responsibilities include: hiring, training, and supervision of crew leaders, implementing corps member training and education, safety/risk management and maintaining the objectives of EarthCorps’ mission in all endeavors. This position works Tuesday through Friday with occasional Saturdays and Mondays from 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree and/or 3-5 years of related experience; hands-on experience with Conservation Corps program coordination; demonstrated management skills including staff supervision, proven cross cultural communication skills; a passion and desire to mentor, lead and teach young adults. The position requires initiative, organizational skills, flexibility, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.Position open until filled.
Send cover letter, resume and at least 2 references to:
Hiring Committee: Corps Program Manager
EarthCorps
6310 NE 74th Street Suite 201E
Seattle, WA 98115
-or-
e-mail: jobs@earthcorps.org. Include ‘Corps Program Manager’ in the subject line.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS
Visit our Hiring page for full position description and other openings at EarthCorps.
Higher Education Increasingly Key to Entering the Middle Class
Do you need a study break? Take a UW transportation and sustainability survey!
If you need a break from studying, take this quick survey about UW transportation and sustainability: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/ablevins/148714
[event] Capstone Symposium
SNEAK PEEK! THE DOLLAR MENU: Come learn about Jessica Kang’s project on the price and demand of organic food!
WHAT: Capstone Symposium Autumn 2011
WHERE: ACC 012 (PoE commons)
WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 1:30PM-7:30PM
Click below for more details!
PoE capstone students will be giving poster and oral presentations on Wednesday, November 30 from 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the PoE Commons and FSH 102. Come support them and find out what they have been doing these past few quarters. Learn more about their inspiring environmental work and projects. Attend some (or all!) of the presentations to get an idea of what you’ll be doing when you’re a senior!
*Light refreshments will be served!*
All you need to know about convection and conduction on a napkin! Courtesy of the Atmospheric Science department.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)