Thursday, October 11th 20125:00-6:00PMHUB Room 145 
The five transformational commitments required to rescue the planet, your organization and your life. An interactive presentation and book signing by Bob Doppelt that details highlights from his book From Me to We. 

Using Business to Solve Social and Environmental Challenges

Ready to launch a career in solving social or environmental challenges? UW Bothell has recruited leading Directors and CEOs of international nonprofit organizations to create a cutting edge curriculum that empowers students to develop market-based business ideas to solve social and environmental challenges. 

Autumn PoE Community Drinks tomorrow!

Quick reminder that the quarterly ‘community drinks’ event is happening tomorrow evening at Cafe Solstice. Click the link above for more information! 

Come participate in the highly anticipated upcoming events featuring Dan Ashe, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and University of Washington alum! This is an outstanding opportunity to hear from someone at the top levels of government about federal management of our wildlife resources and how USFWS is trying to balance human, wildlife, and ecological needs into the future. 

What is the most energy efficient – using a dishwasher? Or hand washing?  How much energy does a plugged in computer take?   On October 4 and 6, you will have the opportunity to learn the answers to these questions and receive other tips on how simple changes have a big impact on energy use. 

PNWER is seeking qualified students interested in working in a small, non-profit organization involved in Canada-US relations and public/private sector cooperation. Interns must be willing to work at a variety of activities, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

Are you interested in environmental sustainability?  Would you like to meet with EPA employees and talk about your interests?  Are you willing to volunteer 3-5 hours of your time during the week of October 8th? 

Symphony of the Soil – A new film by Deborah Koons Garcia
Saturday, September 29th @ Town Hall 7:00PM-10:00pm 
$10 general admission, UW students free with ID!
Both Deborah Koons Garcia and PoE’s very own Professor David Montgomery will be present to speak about the film and hold a DVD/book signing. 

Beginning this quarter anyone can informally join an environmental studies book group with PoE students and associated faculty members. The goal is to read the literature that is influential or informative to the environmental movement and then, through discussion, develop environmental perspectives that are in tune with what you think the environmental movement should really look like.