[internship] Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 for winter 2013

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Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the winter quarter 2013 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).

Course Information

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Quarter Offered:  Winter 2013

Instructors:  Beth Wheat (PoE), Karen Litfin (Political Science)

Course Schedule:

Winter 2013

Lecture:  TTH 10:00-11:20                 

Discussion Sections: TH or F various times

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1.       Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology

2.       Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0

3.       Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors

4.       At least Junior level standing.

Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:

·         Policy and Decision-making perspectives

·         Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

To apply, please submit the following:

1.       Resume

2.       Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)

3.       Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a.       What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?

b.      What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?

c.       How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 11/16/2012.

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The Runstad Affiliate Fellows present: 

“The Conflicted City:  The Impacts of 21st Century Urban Renewal, Hyper-Growth and Mass Urbanization”

Thursday, Nov 8th, 6:30 pm, Architecture Hall 147

Istanbul, a city that has long been at the crossroads of continents and cultures, provides a fascinating setting of history, culture and urbanism. An interdisciplinary team of Fellows from the UW Runstad Center traveled to this megacity and found a prosperous and expanding city in the process of rejoining the world’s stage.  Please join us to learn about their research findings.

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Environmental Studies Majors and Minors, the PoE alumni board is hosting a career skills workshop and you’re invited!

Networking for Environmental Careers

Tuesday, November 13, 2012
5:30-7:30 pm
PoE Commons, Wallace Hall Suite 012

Do you understand the importance of building a career network, but you aren’t sure where to start? Are you interested in exploring environmental career (particularly following a major or minor in environmental studies) options?

At this short workshop you will:

  • Learn about the importance of networking as well as the best approach to take through a workshop led by an adviser from the UW career center
  • Practice networking with PoE alumni from a variety of career fields and graduate programs
  • Get resources for environmentally-oriented networking events around the UW and the Seattle area
  • Eat a light meal and have open time to network with alumni and students from PoE

What to bring?

Just a willingness to learn about career networking and the desire to connect with alumni

RSVP HERE

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Housing & Food Services is currently accepting applications for Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2013-2014 year!

Under the direct supervision of a professional staff, Resident Director, RAs are live-in student staff within the residential communities that are charged with creating and maintaining safe, vibrant and inclusive communities on campus. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply.

Applications are due by January 14, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Click for more information about the position and to apply 

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There is a strong need right now for Peace Corps applicants who have an interest in serving abroad in developing countries. Volunteers are currently working in 83 countries on environmental issues, in health education, agriculture, and are also teaching English.

Interested in learning more about Peace Corps!? Want to know how you can make your application even stronger? Please join us for an information session this Wednesday.

Peace Corps Application Workshop: Tips for Success

Thomson Hall 125
Wednesday, Nov 7th
6:00-7:30pm

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The NSCC Sustainability Office is offering a part-time, temporary position to manage the coordination and construction of the Licton Springs Community P-Patch on the NSCC campus.

Deadline in November 15, 2012

Responsibilities include

  • Liaison for the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other various community based groups, including NSCC administration,   
  • Coordinate, and chair, the monthly meeting for the Licton Springs Community P-Patch Steering Committee
  • Organize outreach efforts to promote and secure community support and involvement, 
  • and much more! Check out the flyer here

To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to Janet Hoppe-Leonard at janet.hoppe-leonard@seattlecolleges.edu

To learn more information, you can also talk to Megan Horst from PoE. Email her at horstm@uw.edu

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The Pierce County Human Resources Department is looking for an environmental educator to work with students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. Responsibilities include developing and promoting education programs and materials, and assisting in public presentations to all other age groups (including adults).

Deadline is November 16th, 2012 at 4:30PM

For more information and details about the position, see the flyer 

[job] Come work for PoE as a student assistant!

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PoE is looking for a student assistant to start in Winter Quarter 2013. Must be available for one day of training prior to the start of Winter Quarter. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to poe@uw.edu. Applications are due Monday, November 26th at 5pm. Please apply early, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. 
Students with graphic design/web skills and a focus on environmental sciences/sustainability are encouraged to apply!

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Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.

Sound interesting? Come learn more about Seattle Tilth, their courses offered, and volunteer opportunities at the PoE/UW Combined Fund Drive Bake Sale!

November 14th, 2012 from 11:00AM – 1:30PM

Click here to learn more. 

PoE in Action!

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Last week as part of the ENVIR 100 course, peer TA Samantha Zwicker led her students on a tour of Yesler Swamp. Samantha is part of the Yesler Swamp Student Restoration Team at UW. Check out the blog or PoE website to find more cool courses and organizations like this so that you can get involved too!

Info on the ENVIR 100 course: click here!

Info on Yesler Swamp: click here!