[scholarship] Mary Gates Endowment INFO SESSIONS

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Dear Students,

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students will host numerous information sessions this week about how you can earn up to $4,000 this year if you conduct leadership or research activities.  Not sure what “leadership” or “research” activities are?  Wondering if your project qualifies?  Come to an info session and find out!
Information Sessions (two sessions daily; select one session):*
Mon. 9/30, 3:30-4:20 p.m. and 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Tues. 10/1, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and 12:30-1:20 p.m.
Wed. 10/2, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and 12:30-1:20 p.m.
Thur. 10/3, 3:30-4:20 p.m. and 4:30-5:20 p.m.
*Information Sessions listed above will be held on the Seattle campus in Mary Gates Hall (MGH) room 171-E, in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD).  No registration necessary.
UW BOTHELL Advising and Info. Session
Thur. 10/3, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: UW1-103
Register by Oct. 1 to attend.
All UW students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree are eligible; there are no restrictions for class year, residency status, major, or home campus.  Another round of applications will be accepted in Winter quarter, but it’s good to start planning now!  
Begin the online application and learn more on our website.  Emailmgates@uw.edu with any questions.
Cheers,
April Wilkinson
– 
Mary Gates Endowment for Students

University of Washington, Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
mgates@uw.edu     expd.uw.edu/mge    206.616.3925     MGH 171

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Apply now for the Husky Leadership Certificate!

Are you passionate about community service?  Have you been actively involved in a campus club, organization, fraternity, or sorority?  Ever managed a group of people? Been a captain on your sports team?  Started a band?  Volunteered your time?  Coordinated a class project?  Are you someone who does not consider yourself a leader but always supports the leaders in your group?  Ever thought it would be nice to be recognized for all your hard work and involvement?  Do you want to learn more about who you are as a leader?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions you should apply for the Husky Leadership Certificate!  More information can be found at 

http://huskyleadership.uw.edu/programs/leadership-certificate/

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The Business School has just opened UW’s first competitive minor, the Entrepreneurship Minor. The deadline to apply for the winter quarter is October 25th, and another date will be announced in spring for fall admission.

Students who pursue the minor are creative and motivated, and looking for ways to apply the knowledge they’ve gained from their major to an entrepreneurial endeavor.  Open to all non-business undergraduates, this 31-credit competitive minor offers students the opportunity to leverage their unique talents, as well as their new-found business knowledge, to achieve their start-up goals.

Prerequisites

  • ECON 200 Microeconomics  (5)
  • ACCTG 215 Financial Accounting  (5)
  • ACCTG 225 Managerial Accounting  (5)

Required Coursework

  • ENTRE 370 Intro to Entrepreneurship  (4)
  • ENTRE 472/473 Creating a Company I & II  (8)
  • AND choose 4 credits from:
    • ENTRE 432 Software Entrepreneurship (4)
    • ENTRE 440 Business Plan Practicum (2)
    • ENTRE 443 Environmental Innovation Practicum (2)
    • ENTRE/MKTG 455 Entrepreneurial Marketing (4)
    • ENTRE 459 Venture Investing (4)
    • ENTRE 490 Special Topics

The Entrepreneurship Minor will challenge your creativity and critical thinking skills, while providing you with the knowledge and experience every entrepreneur needs. 

Apply at: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/caz1585/206897

Questions should be directed to Leslie Mabry at the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship: mabryl@uw.edu, 206-685-5669

[job] Climate Action Plan Communications Coordinator

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The CAP Communications Coordinator will work in partnership with the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Office and the Strategy Management office to continue implementing the Climate Action Plan Communications Plan as developed by a 2011 Keystone Team and previous CAP Communications Coordinators. 

Desired Qualifications

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize time 
*Experience with: MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio)
*Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
*Strong commitment to environmental learning
*Experience writing/editing for print or web publications is a plus
*Previous experience working in an office environment is desired

The position is part-time and is funded Fall Quarter 2013 to Spring Quarter 2014. The salary is $12/hour. All majors and class standings are welcome to apply. 

For more information on the position or to apply, looking for the posting on Husky Jobs.

> Contact: Elise Glassman
> Position: Climate Action Plan Communications Coordinator
> HuskyJobs ID# 73406
> Posting Open: 2013-09-23
> Posting Closes: 2013-10-23

[internship] Intern with PNWER

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The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is a non-profit based in Seattle, Washington. PNWER promotes regional cooperation to enhance the economic strength, global competitiveness and environmental integrity of our member states and provinces. PNWER’s membership includes legislators, business leaders, and government officials from the U.S. States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington, and the Canadian jurisdictions of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territories.

Internships position is part-time, unpaid 15-20 hours per week. There are three positions available, two Working Group and Event Support internships and one Disaster Resilience and Emergency Planning internship. Internships may be eligible for school credit hours through your University. Please contact your University for more information.

Duration: 1 quarter/semester (approximately 10 weeks); can be extended upon review. Fall internships are open until filled, starting immediately. To apply, please send a brief cover letter and resume to Megan Levy, Program Manager, Megan.Levy@pnwer.org or by fax at 206-443-7703. If you have any questions, please call Megan at 206-443-7723.

For more information about the organization and the available internships, check out their flyer here

Washington Conservation Voter’s Statewide Day of Action

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Come participate in the movement!

What is it? Environmental activists across the state will be hitting the pavement talking to voters about environmental candidates in this November’s election.

 Why is it important? The fate of the proposed coal terminals at Cherry Point is in the hands of the Whatcom County Council. If we elect environmental leaders in November, we can stop the coal terminals from being built. Also, there is a special election in the State Senate. It is vital that we keep an environmental majority in the Senate and there are candidates that need your help.

How can I get involved? Email David at davidc@wcvoters.org if you want to participate. There will be carpools provided and we will buy you a beer afterwards. Bring a friend!

Learn more about the work that Washington Conservation Voters does here: http://wcvoters.org/

Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup – CLEW

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CLEW – Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup

What is it? CLEW was created by legislation passed in early 2013. It is a committee chaired by Governor Inslee and has four other members whom are elected members of the state legislature. 

Why was it created? The work group is charged with recommending a state program of actions and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If and when implemented, the recommendations would ensure that the state reaches its emissions reduction limits set by the legislature in 2008.

How can you get involved? Over the next month, the committee is hosting public hearings and accepting public testimony. There is a public hearing scheduled in Seattle on October 23rd. If you would like more information or to find out how to volunteer, email Jason at jason.merges@gmail.com

Learn more about CLEW and the hearings here:http://wecprotects.org/climate

*job* Environmental Sustainability Assistant at Stevens Pass

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*job* Environmental Sustainability Assistant at Stevens Pass

cepmakinithappen:

This is a winter seasonal position with a starting hourly wage of $13, DOE.

Duties: This position is responsible for enacting the on-the-ground component of various programs operated by the Environmental and Sustainability Services Department, with a significant focus on industrial recycling, composting, and solid waste management as well as sustainability projects, efficiency initiatives, and greenhouse gas reduction efforts. This position will assist in the day to day application of the environmental and sustainability initiatives, measure progress, and collaborate with departments to continue to develop best practices. Additional responsibilities will include providing administrative support for the sustainability program including supply management and support for data collection related to sustainability metrics.

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Swing by the PoE commons in Wallace Hall Wednesday, September 25 from 11am-1:30pm for snacks! Grab a cup of coffee and a bagel or two and catch up with fellow students and professors as we hit the books again after summer break. We look forward to seeing you then!