America’s Next Eco-Star

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Guest post from PoE junior Sarah Kiner, who spent last summer working as an intern in Washington DC for SmartPower:

Do You Have What It Takes To Be America’s Next Eco-Star?

By Sarah Kiner

Imagine winning an all-expenses-paid trip to the summer 2012 Sustainable Futures Academy at the Salzburg Global Seminar in Austria AND a fellowship in the Washington, D.C., office of SmartPower!

These prizes might seem too good to be true, but SmartPower is looking for students just like us to win these prizes, as well as the title of America’s Next Eco-Star.

SmartPower is the nation’s leading clean energy and energy efficiency marketing firm, located in Washington, D.C. This past summer, I had the opportunity to be an intern at SmartPower, where I learned so much about the expanding field of renewable energy, while completing projects and attending hearings focused on the most pressing environmental issues of the time. The winner of America’s Next Eco-Star would have the same opportunity as I did, and I can say from experience that it’s worth competing for!

Now you may think from the title that this is some superficial contest like American Idol or So You Think You Can Dance. But unlike those other contests, the next Eco-Star is someone who has the capacity to be one of our nation’s future energy leaders and make a difference in the world.

In order to find the next Eco-Star, SmartPower is looking across the nation for students and young adults between the ages 16 and 26 who are taking action to improve the environment and our nation’s energy use, on and off campus.

It’s easy to apply for the title — all you have to do is convey to SmartPower that you are committed to sustainability and energy efficiency by submitting a resume, story, photos or videos.  

We have to show America why The Sierra Club crowned the University of Washington “America’s Coolest School.”  If someone from UW becomes America’s Next Eco-Star, we will receive $1,000 dollars towards our sustainability efforts andnational recognition!

So go to http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/139814 to learn more about the contest and nominate yourself or other UW students today!

Lets bring home the title and make the rest of America “bow down to Washington” yet again! 

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Environment Washington is part of the Environment America federation, a federation of 29 state-based environmental groups.  Each year, Environment America hires passionate, talented and committed college graduates to join our two-year Fellowship Program. 

Students hired as fellows with Environment America:

·         Plan and run their own campaigns. Like my campaign to ban plastic bags.

 ·         Research and identify effective solutions to critical environmental problems.  Fellows build and mobilize the political power it takes to make those solutions a reality.

 ·         Lobby lawmakers; publish opinion pieces in major newspapers and on key websites; set up and speak at news conferences; organize town hall meetings and rallies; and run citizen outreach campaigns to educate the public, build membership and raise money for our work.  And fellows recruit interns, activists, and staff to work alongside you.

 ·         Bottom line: Fellows make a real difference.

 ·         And fellows get the training they need to make that difference. Fellows attend classroom-style trainings throughout the year, and work alongside some of the nation’s top environmental advocates and organizers, and learn the most through hands-on experience. 

 The fellowship is just the beginning.  After just two years of hard work, fellows have the skills and experience to take on even more leadership here at Environment America or elsewhere in the environmental community.

Students can learn and apply here: http://www.environmentwashington.org/


Katrina Rosen
Environment Washington Field Director

Cell: 206-841-5141

Office: 206-568-2850 X 2009

 

www.Environmentwashington.org/jobs

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p.s. You can take action on banning plastic bags by signing our online petition.

*job* Resource Conservationist/Agricultural Planner – Salem, Oregon

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 Primarily performs agricultural and conservation planning and works with landowners/operators in addition to providing technical information on natural resources, conservation practices and related topics. Knowledge or experience with irrigation systems, irrigation water management and/or integrated pest management is desired but not required.  

 

Application Deadline: November 30, 2011 at 4:00pm. 

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Check it out! It’s called a murmuration of starlings and it’s absolutely incredible (also seen on PoE’s facebook page).

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[course] Wild Rockies Field Institute

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Earn credit living in your tent next semester! 

WRFI

The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers field-based, academic courses to undergraduate students, accredited through the University of Montana and transferable to other universities and colleges.

“Our 12-credit spring semester course, “Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons and Cultures” will take you backpacking and canoeing through the American Southwest while you explore ancient and contemporary indigenous cultures, hone your naturalist skills, and learn about current land management strategies and challenges." 

Contact one of us at PoE to see the syllabus for this course or visit their website for other opportunities at WRFI <– click it! :]

[volunteer] Research the Fish of Puget Sound

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Volunteer needed ASAP! If you’re interested in the fish of Puget Sound, here is a wonderful opportunity for you to catch in on some action with Sean McDonald’s research project.

DATE: Thursday, November 10th
LOCATION: Fisheries Science building (FSH -meet at west side loading dock)
TIME: Departing from UW at 6:15PM (arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand)

The trip will be 7-8 hours. Be prepared to wear chest waders, stand in the water in the dark, and do mildly strenuous work. You will be catching fish that have been tagged in the summer to track their paths and growth.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Warm clothing
  • Rain gear
  • Rubber boots
  • Headlamp
  • A snack

Contact Sean at psean@uw.edu for more details on this fabulous opportunity! *If you wish to participate, but you are lacking in gear, contact Sean for assistance.*

[course] – Winter 2012 “Navigating Career Options” Course

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*Navigating Career Options – General Studies 350D*

Curious how to link college to careers?  Do you need to choose a major?  Not sure what academic and career options are out there? About to graduate but not sure what to do next?  Interested in finding what is “right” for you?  Wondering what you can do and how to think in a challenging economy?  Looking for support in figuring things out?   Want to learn how to write an effective resume or conduct a successful interview?   Look no further. 

General Studies 350D, Navigating Career Options, is a 3-credit course that will be offered on the UW Seattle campus in Winter 2012.  This course includes a lecture (max 80 students) and 4 sections (max 20 students per section).  Students register for the lecture and one quiz section (see Time Schedule for SLN #’s).  This course is open to all undergraduate UW students, and there are no prerequisites.

The course is team-taught and will include guest speakers from throughout our campus and city.  We will incorporate a variety of events and career programs into this course – check our Career Center online calendar: http://careers.washington.edu/Calendar for examples!  Credit will be awarded based on class attendance, participation, completion of assignments and the final project.  There is no text book for this course, and course materials will be provided. 

Assignments for this class include written reflection pieces, informational interviews & write ups, career and academic research assignments, career event reports, resume and cover letter development, and a final project.

[event] – UW School of Art – SALE!

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The UW School of Art invites you  to BuyART, the annual sale of student and alumni work

Wednesday, Nov 16 from 10am to 7pm

Thursday, Nov 17 from 10am to 4pm

In the School of Art Jacob Lawrence Gallery

132 Art Building

BuyART is sponsored by the Jacob Lawrence Gallery and the School of Art Academic Advising Office.

All proceeds benefit the student artists and support programs offered the Jacob Lawrence Gallery.

[event] – Law School Fair!

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What: THE ANNUAL UW LAW FAIR

When: WEDNESDAY, November 16th, 2011 – 10am-2pm

Where: MGH Commons (First floor of Mary Gates Hall)

Who:  YOU!

Thinking about Law School?  Then don’t miss the annual Law Fair, sponsored by The Career Center and the Pre-Law Student Society (PLS).  

Representatives of more than 90 law schools from across the country gather at the UW looking for potential new students – like you! At the Law Fair you can talk to admissions staff, pick up brochures and applications, ask questions and learn more about the schools which interest you. You may make a lasting impression on a representative from the school of your dreams or discover that the perfect school for you is one that you hadn’t considered.

For a complete list of attending law schools, please visit: http://careers.washington.edu/Law-Fair .

Questions? Contact careerevents@uw.edu or call 206.543.0535.   

Hope to see you on November 16th!