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Come check out PoE’s lost and found! We currently have the following items:

1. A pair of leopard print, bejeweled glasses.

2. A paisley pashmina.

3. Lab coat (size small) with accompanying goggles.

4. A navy blue Puma jacket.

5. Disk two of Sex and the City.

6. A CD With Windows 7 on it.

7. A phone charger.

8. Black iPod with headphones.

9. Missing keys (found February 2012).

10. Two water bottles:  a silver Camelback and a black canteen.

If you recognize any of these items, stop by Wallace Hall and pick them up! Items still without a home at the end of winter quarter will be donated.

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Mark your calendars for the February 5th UW Leadership Fireside at 3:30pm in the HUB 1st Floor Lounge.  Firesides provide opportunities for civic, corporate and campus leaders to offer students their perspectives on leadership through the sharing of personal journeys and stories. This fireside will feature Chris Maykut, founder of Chaco Canyon Organic Café in the U-District.

 

Due to the intimate and informal setting, space is limited for each program; therefore, register for Firesides: http://tinyurl.com/firesidesWIN13.

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SAVE THE DATE!  

What: PoE Study Abroad Fair!

When: February 5th, 3:30-5:00PM

Where: Wallace Hall Commons

Why: Environment related programs will be available for you to learn about that will boost your academic career significantly.   The study abroad office will also be present to answer any questions about the logistics of studying abroad such as finances, immunizations and other concerns.   

Questions?  Email Julie at poeadv@uw.edu.  See you there!

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Undergraduate Research Symposium application is open

The Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium is a chance for undergraduates to present what they have learned through their research experiences to a larger audience. The Symposium also provides a forum for students, faculty, and the community to discuss cutting edge research topics and to examine the connection between research and education. The Symposium includes poster and presentation sessions by students from all academic disciplines and all three UW campuses, plus invited guests.

All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply and those not yet involved in research will discover that attending the Symposium is a great way to learn about the broad range of opportunities available at the UW. In 2012, nearly 1,000 undergraduates participated in the Symposium, with more than 3,500 people attending.

Click here for links to the application, FAQs, and more.
http://exp.washington.edu/urp/symp/

URP Abstract Writing Workshops

Abstract Writing Workshops are tailored to students who are applying to the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

The abstract writing workshop includes information on what exactly is an abstract, how to write one, and what information to include. If you already have a draft, you may also bring this to the session for feedback.

Monday, February 4 – 3:30-4:30pm
Friday, February 15 – 12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday, February 19 – 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday, February 20 – 3:30-4:30pm

More info and sign up here: http://exp.washington.edu/urp/courses/workshops/abstractwriting.html

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Spring 2013 ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio– 5 credits
Topic:  Greening up UW’s investments

Can UW’s investments be green? Earn course credit and gain professional experience while contributing to a hot topic among universities across the country. In Spring 2013 ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio, students will engage in applied research about the environmental and social impacts of their personal investments, as well as provide analysis and insight to a UW discussion about the topic.

Did you know…the UW has an investment portfolio of over two billion dollars? This includes endowment investments of almost $13 million in sustainable industries and almost $200 million in sustainable forest lands. The UW encourages ethical considerations in its investing decisions, and investing in Sudan or in tobacco companies is prohibited. Should environmental impacts be considered? Meanwhile, there is discussion at UW about establishing “greener” options including a sustainability revolving loan fund  for faculty and students to research campus sustainability solutions.

In ENVIR 480, we will explore  potential green investing strategies, and their social and economic implications, for the University of Washington.  Possible questions for student research projects include:

  • What strategies have other institutions used to green up their portfolios?
  • What are the likely financial, environmental and social consequences, both pro and con, of fossil fuel divestment? (a question being pushed by Bill McKibben, see http://gofossilfree.org/)
  • What are financial implications for low-income and minority students?
  • What are the possible financial returns of a sustainability revolving loan fund?
  • How can more innovative sustainability initiatives be funded?

Students will partner with high-level financial administrators at the University of Washington, such as the Treasury Office, as well as environmental economics experts.

SLN: 13747
Class Date/time: Tues/Thurs afternoons
Taught by Megan Horst, Teaching Associate in POE and pre-PhD in Urban Design and Planning
Open to all majors/no prerequisites- Only an interest in sustainability. Capped to maintain small class size.

To view past class reports and topics, please visit: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/fyi.html
For questions, please contact instructor: horstm@uw.edu

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The Bullitt Center, soon to be the home of the UW Integrated Design Laboratory, was featured today in The Daily. Although the building does not open for three months, the center was dubbed the greenest commercial building in the world. 

The six-story, 50,000 square-foot building will be the first urban mid-rise commercial building in the United States to meet the goals of the Living Building Challenge. This certification promotes the most advanced measurements of sustainability in buildings. Designed with a lifespan of 250 years, the building includes 26 geothermal wells, deep wells that use the earth’s energy for heating and cooling, and has a 56,000-gallon cistern in the basement to capture rainwater.

Currently located just west of campus on Northeast Northlake Way, the Integrated Design Laboratory is preparing to move into the first floor of the Bullitt Foundation’s new headquarters at 1501 East Madison Street between downtown and Capitol Hill in late April.

To read more about the Bullitt Center, go here.

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Join the Burke Museum at the Neptune Theatre for an evening of fast-paced talks on Plastic; how it changed our lives and challenges our environment. Ten engineers, historians, archaeologists, chemists, activists, and oceanographers each have six minutes and 20 slides to present their view on the benefits and effects of this omnipresent component of our modern world. 

When: February 5th, 7pm
Where: Neptune Theatre
Cost: $5 at the door


For more information visit the Burke Museum’s website.

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There are still spots available for the Friday Harbor Lands marine biology spring and summer programs! Apply now before spots run out. 

Spring Quarter 

  • Marine Zoology and Botany Quarter (15-16 credits)
  • Ocean Acidification Research Apprenticeship (15 credits)
  • Elwha Dam Removal Impacts Research Apprenticeship (15 credits)
  • Beam Reach Program (18 credits)
  • Priority deadline Jan 25, applications still being accepted

Summer Quarter (Ideal for advanced undergraduates. Run for 5 weeks.)

  • Marine Invertebrates (A-Term)
  • Marine Mammals and Seabirds (B-Term)
  • Internships (funded research)
  • September Scientific Diving Class (non-credit, 8 day program)
  • Priority deadline Feb 1, applications accepted until classes fill

To learn more about the programs and to find applications, check out the FHL webstie

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Applying to grad schools? The CLUE Writing Center will be conducting a statement of purpose workshop that targets graduate school applications this Wednesday, January 30th at 7:00PM in Mary Gates Hall 288.

CLUE will review all necessary information regarding the statement of purpose, including structure, relevant content, and appropriate tone. CLUE Writing Center tutors will be on-hand to assist participants with any specific questions, so please feel free to bring any materials that correlate to your own application.

What: Statement of Purpose Workshop

When: Wednesday, January 30th 7:00pm

Where: MGH 288

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The Career Center has more than 90 exhibitors representing government, non-profit and private sector industries attending the Internship Fair, all with an interest in recruiting Huskies!

When: February 13th, 2013; 2-6pm

Where: HUB Ballrooms

List of Employers: http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Internship-Fair (Please visit the link frequently as the information is updated regularly)

Questions?  Please feel free to contact the Career Center by phone 206-543-0535 or by email careerevents@uwe.edu.