[internship] Washington State Legislative Internship Program

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The Washington State Legislative Internship Program is having information sessions on the UW-Seattle campus on May 13th and 14th.  ALL majors are welcome to apply for this amazing internship opportunity. Information sessions will be held in Gowen 1A (the Olson room) at the following time:

        May 13th 11:30am-12:00pm
        May 13th 2:30pm-3:00pm
        May 14th 9:30am-10:00am
        May 14th 3:30pm-4:00pm

        One of the country’s most highly regarded legislative internships, the program offers students the opportunity to gain professional, paid work experience and study the legislative process at the state level. Interns spend Winter quarter working in Olympia for members of the Washington State House of Representatives or Senate while earning academic credit from their schools.  As an intern, you will work alongside state officials and legislative staff to learn first-hand about public policy, build real-world professional skills, and serve the citizens of Washington State.
        Interns are placed with legislators’ offices and work in Olympia as full-time staff while the Legislature is in session (January through March or April every year).  In addition to their office work, interns take part in hands-on activities including training in legislative ethics, writing and research, a budget exercise, mock committee hearings and floor debate, and a job shadow at a state agency.  Interns also participate in seminars and workshops with state officials, policymakers, journalists, and lobbyists, offering networking opportunities and a global view of the political process.
        The Legislative Internship is a full time (40 hours per week) commitment and interns receive a financial stipend.  The internship must be taken for undergradaute academic credit.  Juniors and seniors of any age and any major are eligible to apply.

For more information about the internship: http://www.leg.wa.gov/Internships/Pages/default.aspx

If you are unable to attend these sessions, you are welcome to meet with the contact person on campus, Mark Weitzenkamp, Political Science Advising, Smith 215, weitzen@uw.edu.

[internship] Urban Pollination Project

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We offer 10 additional research internships to UW undergraduates in the 2014 season, providing Biology 499 credits:

Field Research intern (research credits; unpaid; Summer quarter 2014)

Position is 10 hours/week for 10 weeks; requires an additional orientation meeting before the internship begins.  Requires excellent organizational skills and strong recommendations. See further details below.

Submit letter of interest detailing appropriate background, an unofficial transcript, a resume, and  3 reference contacts by MAY 19, 2014 (NOTE EXTENDED DEADLINE), to urbanpollinationproject@gmail.com

For more information, go to http://nwpollination.org/summer-internships/

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Sustainable Seattle has a workshop coming up with sustainability data tracking experts from Vulcan, Scope 5, CH2M Hill and GeoEngineers. If any students would like to attend, email michelle@sustainableseatte.org and say you’re from PoE for a discount code (normally $40 registration including box lunch).

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant-ENVIR 280

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Position Title:  Teaching Assistant

Supervising Faculty:  Dr. Timothy Billo

Course Name:  ENVIR 280 Natural History of the Puget Sound Region (currently listed in the course catalogue as “Knowing Our Non-Human Neighbors”)

ENVIR 280 Course Description:

This course introduces natural history and the observation and representation of nature at biological scales from organisms to landscapes. The course emphasizes the natural history of the Pacific Northwest.

Employment Period:  9/16/2014 to 12/15/2014

Course Schedule:   Lecture:  TTh 9:30 am – 11:20 am

                                   Field trips:  three field trips (one all-weekend, two single weekend day)         

TA responsibilities include:

  • attending all lectures
  • evaluating student work
  • arranging lecture and discussion logistics and activities, and preparing course materials
  • arranging field trip logistics and activities; participating in field trips
  • additional course-specific requirements of the instructors

Field experience in the identification and documentation of native plants and animals of the Pacific Northwest is a plus.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

To Apply:  Go to URL https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/acorboy/31985 and follow instructions. Contact Ann Corboy acorboy@uw.eduif you have any difficulties applying.

Deadline:  Submit your application materials by May 15, 2014.

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant-ENVIR 100

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Position Title:  Teaching Assistant

Supervising Faculty:  Dr. Elizabeth Wheat and Professor Karen Litfin

Course Name:  ENVIR 100 Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Employment Period:  9/16/2014 to 12/15/2014

ENVIR 100 Course Description:

This course will introduce the interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies.  The distinguishing feature of the course is that it will present the development and application of fundamental concepts from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences toward a spectrum of environmental issues.  Hence, the course will both contribute to the educational goals of providing students with experience in interdisciplinary approaches, while complementing and laying the foundation for students to explore an array of more advanced courses focused on environmental sciences, policy, and humanities. The course will introduce students to the development of environmental ideas through classic and current literature that addresses the events and people that have influenced the ethical, political, social, and scientific dimensions of studying the environment.

PoE will hire two Teaching Assistants for ENVIR 100. The TA’s will each lead three sections total (sections meet on either Mondays or Wednesdays). The TA’s will also assist the instructor with mentoring an undergraduate Peer TA, who will lead one discussion section.

Course Schedule:   Lecture:  TTh 2:30-3:50

                                   Discussion Sections: M or W various times

TA responsibilities include:

  • attending all lectures
  • running three discussion sections, each meeting once a week for two hours
  • evaluating student work
  • arranging lecture and discussion logistics and activities, and preparing course materials
  • additional course-specific requirements of the instructors

To Apply:  Go to URL https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/acorboy/31956 and follow instructions. Contact Ann Corboy acorboy@uw.eduif you have any difficulties applying.

Required application materials:

(1) Current CV/resume, no more than 2 pages worth of text;

(2) Two references (name, title, phone, email) familiar with your teaching abilities;

(3) Cover Letter Assessment, no more than 2 pages worth of text, stating what strengths you would bring to serving as a teaching assistant in an interdisciplinary environmental studies course, as well as your strengths and background relevant to the specific activities outlined in the position and course description.

Deadline:  Submit your application materials by May 15, 2014.

Student Job Opening in SAFS

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Hiring a student for fiscal support. Duties include online budget reconciliation, filing, creating folders entering data, travel-related accounting processes, back-up for front desk and more. Prefer Freshman or Sophomore. Position closes May 13. Email Jessica at jroshan@uw.edu.

Requirements:

  • Experience in administrative support and office operations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences and individuals including students, donors, faculty, administrators, and students is essential
  • Team work orientation
  • Flexibility to meet changing needs
  • Ability to take initiative on projects, prioritize project work, and use good discretion in contact and communications with various audiences
  • Creative problem solving skills; ability to independently identify solutions to a variety of issues
  • Detail-oriented

 

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Check out the amazing hands on work PoE students are doing in local communities!

Reblogged from South Whidbey School Gardens:

“A big thank you to Professor Beth Wheat, and her students in the Urban Farming class at the University of Washington! The class came to Whidbey on a field trip May 3 which included volunteering in our South Whidbey community gardens: the SWSD Farm Field and South Whidbey Academy Garden, the Good Cheer Garden and the Whidbey Institute Westgarden.

They created a bed for flowers that attract beneficial insects, and for dye plants for the South Whidbey Academy 3rd – 5th grade classes who are learning about the creation of clothing from shearing to spinning and weaving. The UW students completed the east bed, now the students will prepare and plant the west bed.

They also created paths in the farm field and we now have beautiful raised beds for growing, ready to plant! Grass clipping mulch will keep weeds from sprouting, and will hold in the moisture until seeds and starts go in the ground.

A big thank you to Autumn Nettey, Matt Wildey, Allyson Jackovics, Jesse Barr, Jamie Costantino and Jenny Nguyen for your work!”

UWAA Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) Scholarship

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The University of Washington Alumni Association (UWAA) Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) awards scholarships to deserving University of Washington students who need financial assistance to assist with their progress toward a degree at the UW. Funding for these scholarships comes from contribution from UW alumni and friends as well as proceeds from the Bridging the Gap Breakfast held annually on Homecoming Saturday.

One of MAP’s missions is to promote the UW and the UWAA. It supports the recruitment of diverse students, faculty and staff and encourages appropriate mentoring activities.

Qualifications for MAP Scholarships:

  • Continuing UW student in good standing
  • Full-time student at the University of Washington, undergraduate or graduate/professional
  • Minimum one quarter at the UW
  • Financial aid need as determined by the UW Office of Student Financial Aid

Completing the on-line application process includes two steps: 

Step 1: Complete UWAA MAP scholarship application questionnaire athttps://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/jflowers/232281 (after submission you will receive a confirmation code and instructions for Step 2)

Step 2: Upload three scholarship supporting documents athttps://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/jflowers/31564

  • One reference letter from faculty member, adviser, academic personnel, or community leader (signed reference letter must be scanned and uploaded by the applicant)
  • A one-page typed narrative describing the applicant’s personal background, academic and career goals, financial need, commitment to diversity, and the applicant’s involvement with campus and/or community organizations
  • Copy of UW transcript (unofficial transcript acceptable)

Additional materials will not be accepted. We will not accept phone calls regarding application status. Recipients will be contacted by telephone. Non-recipients will not be notified; if you have not been contacted within five weeks of the application deadline, you were not selected. However, the Office of Student Financial Aid will retain your application in case other scholarship funds become available. All information will be kept confidential.

Scholarship recipients must be available to attend MAP Bridging the Gap Breakfast on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) strives to maintain a close relationship with its scholarship recipients. Support of a diverse student body is at the heart of MAP’s mission. Students are our future alumni; thus, MAP aims to support students and encourages your involvement in our programs.

Questions: Contact Dr. James Flowers, (206) 616-2309 or jflowers@uw.edu

Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 30, 2014.

Summer Opportunity with Keio University Students

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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 anative English speaker, send your resume and cover letter to Joe Marino by 5 pm on May 13th at the latest!