Keio University Exchange at UW

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Want to get involved with international students this summer? The UW ISP Office (International Specialized Programs) is looking for friendly, responsible and outgoing UW students to take part in a specialized English language and Environmental Studies program for Keio University, one of Japan’s most prestigious universities.

What we’re looking for:  Current UW students or Spring-quarter graduates who can live in UW dorms from August 4th – August 24th as roommates, UW/Seattle guides, and English language partners for Keio University students. We ask that you be available most evenings to eat dinner with the students and to organize and attend fun activities like shopping in U-Village, Frisbee at Denny Field, or attending a Mariners or Sounders game.

What you get: The Keio program provides dorms and meal cards for the duration of the program. If you are selected, you’ll develop great friendships, build your resume, learn about Japan, and have an incredible time. Previous participants have called it “the most important international experience” of their lives!

If you wish to apply or are interested in learning more about this opportunity and are a native English speaker, send your resume and cover letter to Joe Marino by 5 pm on May 9th at the latest!

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Happy Earth Day 2014!

[internship] Environmental Internships for Spring 2014

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Attention all Environmental Studies majors: What are YOU doing this summer?

Remember the Meet and Greet Event held on April 9th? 31 projects from 20 different organizations visited the Program on the Environment! Students met with organization representatives such as the EPA and had the opportunity to apply for summer internships!

Still searching for a summer internship? 

Please visit :

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8vkxbK_BWpcLXk4Q2JWUlh1UFk&usp=sharing

This google folder is packed with great internship opportunities still available with organizations who attended the Meet and Greet event. 

Make sure you check it out! Make the most of your summer! 

Contact psean@uw.edu for more information or any questions

[internship] Summer Internship with EnviroIssues

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EnviroIssues is looking for a summer intern doing public communications and outreach work on environmental, land-use, and transportation projects.

EnviroIssues is a public involvement and community outreach consulting firm. A staff of over 90, and since 1990 have successfully worked to communicate complex government, transportation, environmental, and urban planning issues to the public. EnviroIssues goal is to provide clients with the tools for complex decision-making in the public arena.

Candidates can submit all required documents to resumes@enviroissues.com. If more convenient, applications are also accepted via mail or in person at the attention of Human Resources.

Check it out: http://www.enviroissues.com/jobs

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Graduate and celebrate all of your! Lavender Grad is open to any student eligible, at any level (undergrad or graduate/professional) for a graduation in 2013-2014 (including Fall 2014) academic year. The Q Center and QSC host Lavender Graduation as a time for the UW queer, trans*, two-spirit, same gender loving, and allied communities come together and celebrate multiple identities, accomplishments, and sheer AWESOMENESS. You do not have to be graduating or be of a certain sexual or gender identity/orientation/expression to participate and/or attend the Lavender Graduation year-end celebration. Everyone is welcome and wanted!

When: Tuesday, June 10th, from 6-8:30. Graduates please arrive by NO LATER than 5:15PM

Where: The UW Tower, Mezzanine Level Cafeteria (Brooklyn Avenue  is closed in front of the Tower, please make sure to make parking arrangements)

How: If you are graduating, pleas register here

Dress: You can wear whatever you want! This is your graduation and as queer and trans* folks, we are often “required” by work, school, family, culture, etc. to dress in ways that do not necessarily fit our tastes. If you wish to wear the cap and gown, wear it. If you want to appear in drag, do it. All clothing has cultural significance, but sometimes we want to wear cultural regalia that honors our history, ourselves, and the moment, please do so. This is your night. All of your identities are celebrated as is the awesomeness that is you and our UW queer communities!

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The UW Campus Sustainability Fund is holding a couple of restoration events around campus during Earth Week next week. The first restoration event is coming up this Saturday at Yesler Swamp!

Air and Waste Management Conference and Exhibition

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Air & Waste Management Association to Hold 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Long Beach, California

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will hold its 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition,June 24–27, 2014, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.

 “Long Beach is home to one of the world’s busiest seaports and is a center for transportation, industry, and environmental stewardship so it provides the perfect location for our 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition, which is built around the theme ‘Navigating Environmental Crossroads,” said Jim Powell, A&WMA Executive Director. “With a technical program that covers a vast variety of topics from air quality and climate change to waste utilization and renewable engery, attendees from all fields will gain practical knowledge, develop new insights, and make valuable connections with colleagues from around the world.”  

 The Annual Conference will feature a technical program with more than 400 presentations, 70 technical and student posters, more than 100 exhibitors displaying the latest products and services, social tours and networking events, professional development courses taught by leading instructors, and a student program. 

The Keynote program will feature four extraordinary leaders shaping tomorrow’s business and environmental strategies: an amazing line up of speakers including:

  • Janet McCabe, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Steven L. Shestag, The Boeing Company
  • Dennis Arriola, Southern California Gas Company
  • Barry R. Wallerstein, Dr. Env., South Coast Air Quality Management District

 The program will feature a Mini-Symposium on the Impacts of Transportation Hubs and Ports, bringing special focus to pressing issues and innovations in managing regional air quality and other environmental issues at seaports, airports, and other hubs.

For additional information about the 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition, including sponsorship opportunities, exhibit hall details, and registration, visit http://ace2014.awma.org/.

The Air & Waste Management Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in over 65 countries. For more information, visit www.awma.org.

[volunteer]: Seattle Tilth Edible Plant Sale

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Come join us for Seattle Tilth’s May Edible Plant Sale , where you’ll find the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable plant starts in the Puget Sound Region. It’s happeningSaturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Meridian Park, behind the Good Shepherd Center.

We are looking for volunteers to help out in all areas of this event to help get local, organic veggie & herb starts out to the community. Volunteers help prep plants, set-up, educate customers about plant varieties, check-out, cashier, tear-down and much more. It’s a great way to spend a weekend! Multiple shifts/times are available both before and during the event.  SIGN UP NOW!

As a perk, all May Edible Plant Sale volunteers are invited to the exclusive Early Bird Sale for FREE on May 2 from 5-7 p.m. where you will get the first selection of plants! If you’re unable to attend, you can send someone to shop in your place.

We would love your help to make this event a huge success.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.

All the best,

Emily Gordon
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Seattle Tilth
4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100
Seattle, WA  98103
(206) 633-0451 ext. 127

emilygordon@seattletilth.org

www.seattletilth.org

The mission of Seattle Tilth is to inspire and educate people to safeguard our natural resources while building an equitable and sustainable local food system.

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The Nosh on Nature Series (previously known as PoE Lunch) will be happening 3 times this quarter on Thursdays at 12:30pm in the PoE Commons. 

The first part of the series Outdoors and Hors d’oeuvres is happening on April 24th, and will focus on PoE’s summer outdoor adventures and fieldwork opportunities.  Lunch WILL be provided and its important that all attendees RSVP  to poeadv@uw.edu to attend.