[student job] – UW FYP Student Coordinator

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First Year Programs is currently seeking applicants for the position of Student Coordinator.

The Student Coordinator in the Office of First Year Programs (FYP) functions administratively and programmatically in support of all transitional programs for which the office is responsible.  These programs include Advising and Orientation, Freshman/Transfer Interest Groups, Dawg Daze, Transfer and Commuter Programs, and Husky Adventures.  This is a position of significant responsibility, open to all currently registered UW undergraduate students, who are available to work in a year-round capacity.

Applications and position information are available at online: http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=98

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13th 2011 for priority consideration.  The selection process will incorporate an initial review of applications; a limited number of candidates will be invited for an interview with First Year Programs staff members.  The preferred start date for this position is on or before May 2nd, 2011.

Contact First Year Programs with any questions at 206.543.4905 or fyp@uw.edu.

Pew Charitable Trust – year-long paid fellowships

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Pew Charitable Trust – year-long paid fellowships

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The Pew Leadership Year provides individuals who are dedicated to building a leadership career in the public or nonprofit sectors with hands-on experience in solving today’s most challenging problems. By applying a rigorous, analytical approach to public policy advocacy, research, government relations and communications, Pew Leadership Year participants gain invaluable perspective on developing fact-based solutions to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.

Applications for the 2011-2012 year are due April 25th.

PoE resources at your disposal!

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Did you know that…

… the PoE commons (012 Wallace Hall) is available for student use for quiet study and group projects?  There are even alcoves for you to use that have whiteboards!  Open every M-F from 8am-5pm, except holidays.

… PoE has our own Macintosh computer lab (025 Wallace Hall)?  The computers are loaded with all sorts of software.  All you need is the door code which you can get at the PoE front desk.  Also open every M-F from 8am-5pm, except holidays.  http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/lab_policy.html

… you can check out a MacBookPro laptop for a few hours or even for the entire quarter?  Just drop by the PoE front desk for availability and more details.

… it is easy to make an appointment to see a PoE adviser?  All you need to do is follow this link: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/advising.html and e-mail us what date and time you prefer.  You can always drop in to see us but making an appointment is best so we have dedicated time to work with you.

… the southwest part of campus has some of the most gorgeous views of Portage Bay?  Come visit us!  We are only a few steps away from the water!

Sustainable Living Community in new LEED-certified Poplar Hall – Opens Fall 2011!

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The College of the Environment is partnering with Housing and Food Services to offer a new residential community for students interested in sustainability and the environment locatedin the brand new LEED-certified residence hall, Poplar Hall. The Sustainable Living Community will offer residents the opportunity to explore environmental impacts and live and learn with other students interested in sustainability, as well as the social events, friendships, academic support and opportunities to become involved found in all UW residential communities.

The College of the Environment staff are Campus Partners for this new community and will provide insight and access to programs and opportunities such as tours of campus and area sustainability resources, informal gatherings with faculty renowned for their environmental research, and information on how to “clean green.” Students will enjoy the opportunity to participate in the One Thing Challenge and to create a Sustainability Pledge to their own unique commitment to sustainable living.

Poplar Hall is conveniently situated in the vibrant West Campus community close to classes and The Ave. With the largest residence hall rooms on campus, Poplar Hall will feature spacious bedrooms with bathrooms, energy- and water-efficient design with a thermostat in each room, Wi-Fi and Ethernet ports, and an allergy-free community kitchen facility.

Current residents living in the University residence halls system, including Stevens Court, have priority and should complete the ‘Returning Resident  2011 – 12 Application” between April 5 – 11. Students in all majors are welcome and can indicate their interest by selecting the Sustainable Living Community in the Theme Community Preference portion of the housing application and will complete a personal Sustainability Pledge to be eligible.  

We hope that you will consider this exciting new housing option!

UW Spring Career Fair at Hec Ed! – April 14th

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The annual UW Seattle Spring Career Fair is being held from 3-7pm on Thursday, April 14th, 2011 in Hec Ed Pavilion.

 More than 100 employers will be in attendance –

·         Over 80% of registered organizations indicated at the point of registration that they’re looking for full-time entry-level hires! Great opportunities for June grads or recent alumni

·         But the Fair is not just for soon-to-be grads! Nearly 50% of registered employers also indicated they were hiring for internship opportunities

·         Attending employers span a wide range of industries, company sizes, hiring needs, geographic locations and more

·         This fair is not only the largest fair of the Spring at the UW, it’s one of the largest career fairs in the Pacific Northwest. Employers want to hire from UW!

 For a list of attending employers; tips on how to prepare; and instructions for students and alumni on how to include a resume in the exclusive Spring Career Fair Resume Book; please visit http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Spring-Career-Fair .

Green Corps Program!

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Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing trains college graduates to run environmental campaigns, starting by building a core group of activists and finishing by convincing decision-makers to pass laws, change policies and create reforms to protect our environment.  But Green Corps is more than a school – it’s a real-world endeavor.  Trainees start working on campaigns from the start of their education.  They make a difference, starting on Day 1.

Green Corps’ one-year, full-time, paid Field School for Environmental Organizing includes intensive classroom training, hands-on field experience running urgent environmental and public health campaigns, and career placement in positions with leading environmental groups.

If you want to gain the skills to run a campaign to stop global warming, defend old growth forests from corporate logging companies, or start your own environmental group, apply to Green Corps’ 2011-2012 Field School for Environmental Organizing.

More information available at: http://www.greencorps.org/field-school-for-environmental-organizing/program-overview

[study abroad] – Round River Conservation Studies

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Round River Student Study Abroad Programs are field-based, authentic experiences that offer the opportunity for small groups of students to become part of our efforts, and work alongside Round River’s conservation biologists and our local community partners.

Programs include Namibia, Ecuador, Wind River, Taku River, Patagonia, Botswana…

More information available at: http://roundriver.org/