[study abroad] – WIN/2012 – Sustainable Development in East Kenya

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What are your plans for this winter? Studying hard at UW? How about studying hard at UW in KENYA!

The UW Tacoma Office of International Programs is offering students the opportunity of a lifetime: A 12-credit course, winter quarter 2012, centered around a month-long stay in Kenya.

Environmental Science Professors John Banks and Jim Gawel will lead *15*
students on the field studies course, Sustainable Development in East Africa. Highlights include:

. Homestays in communities active in Green Belt Movement’s tree restoration and food security projects.

. Safari in the savanna of the famous Masai Mara game reserve, with lectures from wildlife managers on reserve design and challenges.

. Visit the Arabuko-Sokoke forest reserve on the coast north of Mombasa, participating in an ongoing research effort to link declining bird populations with arthropod resources.

. Work with local efforts on the coast to improve urban planning and sustainable water management.

If you’re interested, don’t wait: check out the program and apply now. Priority consideration will be given to student applications received by October 31st.

www.tacoma.washington.edu/travel/upcoming/kenya

**If interested, please come talk to Joe or Stanley to see how credits can apply to the environmental studies major**

[internship] – Conservation Northwest Special Events Internship

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Conservation Northwest Special Events Intern (Based in Seattle)

 

An organization of Conservation Northwest’s scope sustains itself, in part, through fundraising events. These events not only bring in funds to support our programs, but serve to cultivate members and donors, and connect individuals with the mission of the organization. Good fundraising events build goodwill, which in turns leads to greater involvement and support. There is a tremendous amount of planning that goes into putting on a successful fundraiser, especially one the size of our annual Hope for a Wild Future auction, which will be held in early May in Seattle. From research, to soliciting donations over the phone, to data entry, to writing descriptions and making displays for auction items, there is a lot of detail work required to ensure a successful event “the day of.”

We’re looking a dedicated intern to help us with all facets of the planning and execution of this event, in an open, friendly work environment. Most non-profit groups put on fundraising events, so working on the planning process of ours will be valuable experience for many future projects. This internship is based at our office in Seattle.

 

Duties

§  Procuring silent and live auction items, including coordinating mass mailings and making follow-up phone calls to prospective item donors for the silent auction

§  Researching potential new item donors

§  Entering procured items into Greater Giving auction software program and then grouping them into packages and writing creative descriptions

§  Helping catalog and manage the physical items at the office

§  Creating displays for silent auction items and other displays as needed

§  Assisting in the creative development of the event and associated materials

§  Helping coordinate event logistics leading up to and on-site at the event

§  Other duties as necessary

             

Timeline/Compensation

§  Ideally would start in December.  We’d prefer a 6-month commitment depending on applicant’s goals and experience.

§  15-20 hours/week (negotiable), primarily during business hours except for several nights right before the event

§  Compensation: College credit and cutting edge experience; $400 stipend per quarter

 

Skills Required

§  Intermediate Excel and Word skills. (PowerPoint and Photoshop skills desired.)

§  Coursework in or experience in business, events, and/or marketing

§  Good interpersonal skills and positive attitude for interactions with potential donors

§  Comfortable asking for donations by phone and in-person

§  Ability to work independently and creatively

§  Strong attention to detail and a willingness to help with routine tasks

 

Management

§  Jodi Broughton, Conservation Northwest business manager: program management

§  Asa Trapp, Conservation Northwest development associate & auction manager: internship supervision

To apply: Complete form on intern page and send to asa@conservationnw.org, fax to Seattle office at 206-675-1007, or mail to 3600 15th Ave W, Ste 101, Seattle, WA 98119

[event]: UW College of Education Information Session

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interested in environmental education? Check out the following info session on opportunities for undergrads and grad students!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 

4:30-7:00 PM
UW Miller Hall 301

This event is ideal for students who are interested in learning more about:

  • undergraduate programs in Early Childhood & Family Studies major or Education, Learning & Societies minor!
  • teacher education in our Master in Teaching Program in elementary education and in secondary education!
  • MEd and PhD programs in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, or Educational Psychology! 

[fellowship] – Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowship Program

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2012-13 Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowship Program

Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about the opportunity for a full-time, paid (with full benefits), one-year research assistant position at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will offer information sessions detailing the campus application and nomination process, as well as the program itself:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4:30pm, MGH 171

The campus application for this program will be available shortly. The campus deadline for applications is November 1, 2011.Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a rigorous national competition to select approximately 8-10 graduating seniors (or those who have graduated within the last year) to serve as research assistants. They are matched with senior associates – academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world – to work on a variety of international affairs issues. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials.

Junior Fellows spend one year (beginning August 1st) at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Positions are full-time and include a salary ($30,000) and benefits package.

2012-13 research projects are:

  • Democracy– Political Science background preferred.
  • Nuclear Policy
  • Energy and Climate
  • International Economics – Economics background required.
  • Middle East Studies – Native or near-native Arabic language skills essential.
  • South Asian Studies – Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative data manipulation as well as possess an interest in military issues.
  • South East Asian Studies
  • Asian Studies – Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.
  • Russian/Eurasian Studies – Excellent Russian language skills required.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year
  • No one who has started graduate studies is eligible for consideration
  • The Carnegie Endowment accepts applications only through participating universities via designated nominating officials. Students at all 3 UW campuses are welcome to apply and can contact Robin Chang (robinc@uw.edu) for more information.
  • You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the US for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the program. If you attend a participating school outside of the United States, you must be a US citizen (due to work permit requirements).

[fellowship] – Merage Fellowship Program for the American Dream

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Merage Fellowship Program for the American Dream

Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Upcoming Information Sessions: 

Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 – 3:50 p.m., 171 MGH, Team Room

Friday, October 14, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., 171 MGH Team Room

The Merage Foundation Fellowship Program offers graduating students up to $10,000 a year for two years to achieve their American Dream.  Although most use the funds for graduate school, they can also fund:  strategic travel related to professional development, participation in specific skill building training programs, use of consultants to develop and carry out business or professional plans, personal or family support associated with internships, etc.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1.       Must be immigrants to the United States.  They must either have become a citizen since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent Resident Card.  Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become United States Citizens.

2.       Nominees must be senior graduating by August 2012.

3.       Nominees are judged based on the following:

A solid academic record indicated by a minimum GPA of a 3.5.

A clear track record of leadership.

A commitment to hard work and excellence.

Creativity and initiative,

Consistent ethical behavior.

The selected Fellows should reflect both a strong desire and real capacity to achieve leadership roles in business, science, education, public service, culture and the arts.  Each Fellow will be asked to make a two-year commitment to become mentors of future Fellows.

For more information please see the Merage Foundation website:

http://www.meragefoundations.com/mfad_fellows.html

or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards website:

https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage

*job* Resource Specialist with the Mockingbird Society in Mt. Vernon

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*job* Resource Specialist with the Mockingbird Society in Mt. Vernon

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Within Youth Programs, the Mockingbird Network consists of six Chapters (located in each of the Washington State Department of Social & Human Services regions). This Resource Specialist position will be part of the Everett WA region and will provide support and technical assistance to youth and alumni of foster care towards the development and management of a healthy, high functioning Regional Chapter (s) in which youth engage in leadership and personal development, civic engagement, and advocacy. The Resource Specialist will report to the Director of Youth Programs and be a liaison between the different chapters and the State Advisory Council.