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Power on your plate: deconstructing the corporate food system

Have you ever wondered how we get the food here on campus? Well, here is a great opportunity to learn about how food is procured for universities across the US, and the impact our purchases really have. This workshop, run by the Real Food Challenge UW, is a fantastic opportunity to explore important food issues in an interactive and informative way- come along, meet some new people, and learn more about this important issue!

Oh yeah, and just in case you needed an extra push to come along, the event will be handing out *FREE CHIPOTLE BURRITO CARDS*!

Workshop details:

    6pm, Tuesday May 27

    Denny 216

    University of Washington

[event] Sustainability Studio: Food and the Environment

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Food and the Environment: Come hear how ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio students evaluate UW’s dining program and food system

From composting and conserving to recycling and conservation, UW and Housing and Food Services’ priority is to move toward a zero-solid waste goal while sourcing and offering food and beverages that are certified as sustainably grown, harvested, produced and processed. This Spring Quarter, Program on Environment ENVIR 480 students conducted Life Cycle Assessments of eight food items (for example, comparing local to non-local and organic to non-organic ) and developed recommendations for a more sustainable UW dining program and food system. Please join us on Thursday, May 29th, for their presentation. 

What: Class Presentation and Q&A

 
Time: May 29th, presentation from 11:00am-12:00pm, followed by a reception with light snacks and refreshments until12:30pm.
Place: Wallace Hall 1st floor Commons, on the corner of NE Pacific and Brooklyn
Food items: Beef, chicken, salmon, milk, bread, tofu, spinach, and tomatoes

Class Partners and Contributors: UW Housing and Food Services and Real Food Challenge, among others

Hope to see you there!

This class report to be posted soon. Also view past class reports at: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/undergraduate_programs/courses/sustainability-studio.php

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RSVP today for the Evans School’s student-organized showcase highlighting student research conducted for a range of regional, national, and international clients. See how our students are shaping public policy in Seattle and beyond.

When: Friday, May 16; Poster displays: 3–6:00 p.m.; Formal program: 5–6:00 p.m.
Where: Parrington Hall Forum and Commons, UW Seattle Campus
RSVP: Online or contact evressym@uw.edu

Learn more about the event

The formal program features the following student presentations

  • “Predicting Success in High School Advanced Placement Courses” by Chaya Jones (MPA ’14)

  • “Empowering Local Health through GIS” by Isaiah Berg (MPA ’15)

  • “Rainier Beach Food Innovation Zone: Kitchen Incubator Business Model for City of Seattle Community Development” by Annabelle Allen (MPA ’14), Junpei Guo (MPA ’14), Jessica Tupper (MPA ’14), and Josie Xu (MPA ’14)

Refreshments will be provided.

[part time job]: Communications Coordinator, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Seattle, WA

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Part-time Position Available – Communications Coordinator

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (Soundkeeper) seeks applicants for a Communications Coordinator position to assist with communications materials, marketing, media, electronic activism and public relations related to Soundkeeper’s work. The mission of Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is to protect and preserve Puget Sound by monitoring, cleaning up and preventing pollutants from entering its waters. This position will require work at the Soundkeeper office primarily with some work in the field. The applicant should have, or be able to arrange, reliable motor vehicle transportation. Required mileage and travel expenses are reimbursable. This is a part-time position with potential to become full-time in 2015 (or sooner if funding allows). Click for full position description.

Application Period, guidelines
This position is open until filled. Please send résumé, cover letter, a writing sample and a list of three references by email to psa@pugetsoundkeeper.org or to the mailing address below. Submitting a sample press release is encouraged (can be an actual press release, or a mock Soundkeeper press release).

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary for similar non-profit organizations commensurate with experience. This position is for approximately 20 hours /week, paid hourly.

Anticipated start date: 
June 16, 2014

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization.

Please direct all questions and/or applications to:
Katie Maple
Executive and Administrative Coordinator
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
5305 Shilshole Ave NW – Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98107
206-297-7002
psa@pugetsoundkeeper.org

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Attention Environmental Studies Graduating Seniors!  Now is the time! The time is here!  Graduation 2014 is just a month away.  We are looking forward to celebrating YOU!  Details are as follows:

We are writing to invite you to the PoE graduation which will be in the HUB (Husky Union Building) Lyceum on Thursday, June 12 from 5:00 ~ 6:45 pm. 

If you can fill out the catalyst survey that was sent to you that would be great.  If you need the email to be resent, we can easily do that.  Just let us know by sending us an email to juljohn@uw.edu. 

You may bring as many guests as you like, as there are no guest restrictions. We just ask that you let us know how many people you will be bringing with you. 

Dress code is business casual (business casual dress tips from the UW Career Center: http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Dress-For-Success-1. Cap and gown are welcome, but not required. Light refreshments will be provided.

Tentative Program
5:00 Reception, food and drinks
5:30 Start of program: speakers and keynote
6:15 Graduate names read out with capstone project titles
~6:45 Program end

In order to find out more information about parking the day of the PoEgraduation, please go to this website: http://www.washington.edu/graduation/parking/. The suggested areas to park are Padelford Lot or the Central Plaza. 

If you are interested in attending the UW commencement ceremony, please check out the website: http://www.washington.edu/graduation/ for more information. This will be held on June 14 in Husky Stadium at 1pm. 

[internship]: Resource Media

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We are seeking a talented intern who thrives in a busy environment with bright and congenial colleagues who use communications to help make the world a better place.

As an Intern at Resource Media you will be responsible for the following:

  • Conduct research and write briefing papers for communications projects.
  • Use digital platforms for outreach campaigns, including Facebook, blogs, Twitter and more.
  • Measure and evaluate social media activity and conversations
  • Draft basic media outreach materials such as background briefings, fact sheets, opinion pieces and letters to the editor.
  • Compile media coverage to help keep clients up to date on our work.
  • Build media lists from reporter databases for media campaigns.
  • Pitch reporters on environmental and health media stories.
  • Copyedit and proofread reports, grant proposals and media materials.

Please send us a cover letter and resume describing your relevant background and experience, citing specific accomplishments, interests, and ideas for helping us change the world. This is an unpaid internship, but we are happy to help arrange college credit or provide a reference for a job well done.

Email: brendan [at] resource-media.org

www.resource-media.org

about Resource Media

Resource Media is a nonprofit PR firm helping partners succeed in today’s dynamic media landscape.  We develop and execute smart communications strategies for the environment and public health to:

  • Re-frame contentious debates in ways that resonate with target audiences
  • Help advocates use their communications assets efficiently and effectively
  • Increase the power and impact of policy, consumer, and branding campaigns

When we first opened our doors in 1998, our organization was just two communications professionals with ideas about how to shape the public conversation on conservation and health. We quickly built a reputation for developing top-notch strategy and results-driven campaigns that work across issues, arenas, channels and ever-evolving technologies.

Today, our staff is located in eight offices across the US and we provide expert communications services to nonprofits, foundations, research institutions, government agencies and responsible businesses working to make the world a better place. Resource Media is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and relies on a mix of grants, contracts and individual donations. Your generous supporthelps Resource Media tell the stories that need to be told.

[job]: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PATHWAYS Internship – Student Trainee (Biology)

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[full position description]

Job Title:Student Trainee (Biology) (PATHWAYS Internship)

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Job Announcement Number:WTHF140347741101434PI

SALARY RANGE:

$30,164.00 to $39,208.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, May 12, 2014 to Friday, May 23, 2014

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0499-04

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time – Internships NTE 1 YEAR

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

04

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Few vacancies in the following location:
Seattle, WA View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Student/Internship Program Eligibles

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Seattle District, Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Washington is one of the world’s premier public engineering organizations, capable of providing a full spectrum of engineering services.  Our strength lies in our technical excellence, our willingness to collaborate with our customers and understand their needs, and, our ability to facilitate creative solutions to achieve mutual goals. 

Other Advantages: Free parking, fitness center, cafeteria, on-site daycare, and transportation subsidy vouchers are available.

About the Position:

Click here for more information on Pathways program participation.

Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program.

The Department of the Army Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers through a job with the Department of Army.

The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.

To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Interns must:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program
  • Complete their degree or certificate requirements
  • Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted
  • Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the Participant’s Agreement, and;
  • Perform their job successfully as documented through performance evaluations and/or completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP)

To learn more about the Pathways Internship Program, please visit: the Internship Program page on the Office of Personnel Management’s website.

Who May Apply:

Department of the Army Internship Program Eligibles

Positions are open to current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Occasional Travel
  • 5%

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
  • Must be 16 years of age by 1 MAY 2014.
  • Possible work on weekends or work at night for field studies.

DUTIES:

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As a trainee in the Engineering Division, Environmental and Cultural Resources Branch, you will receive a variety of assignments including on-the-job and formal training of increasing complexity under decreasing supervision. You will perform a variety of support tasks including some or all of, but not limited to:

• Clerical duties such as typing and reviewing reports, editing, formatting, setting up mailings, web design, filing or sending reports to the archives.
• Data entry using Excel files and spreadsheets.
• Research environmental studies and reports.
• Collate studies and consolidating information.
• Help with environmental field studies in such areas as fisheries, wildlife and water quality sampling.
• Assist staff with upkeep of field work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Experience required:  To qualify, applicants must possess 6 months of general and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-03).  General/Specialized experience is defined as: 6 months of general experience which included using the Microsoft Office Suite to produce Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations AND 6 months of specialized experience in any field of biology which included research, technical report writing or field studies.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities)in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of Fisheries Biology and Environmental Science
  • Knowledge of Field Study Techniques
  • Skill in Written Communication
  • Ability to Work on a Team

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.  For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definition below:

Education required:  To qualify based on education applicants must have completed of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or have an Associates Degree or higher. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR
Appropriate combinations of experience and education.

Note: An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours; or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. An academic year of graduate-level education is defined as 18 semester hours or the equivalent in an accredited college or university.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at – http://www.opm.gov/qualifications  andhttp://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume. 

Other Requirements: 
Click herefor more information.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.  
Salary includes applicable locality pay. 
The duration of a Pathways appointment is a trial period.
Initial appointment may be extended.
Work schedule may flex between part time and full time. 
This is a Career Program 18 position.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted to work in the United States.
Must be in and remain in good academic standing.
Must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited school.
Must be taking at least half-time course load as defined by your school.
May be required to wear protective clothing and/or equipment. 
May be required to work outdoors in inclement or extreme weather conditions.

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The event is a community forum focusing on issues facing our Puget Sound waters. Presenters will include Terrie Klinger and Betsy Peabody.

For more information, go to www.nwstraits.org