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News & Events

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[internship] - UW Geoduck Research Project for Summer 2012

The UW geoduck research project is looking for additional interns for summer quarter. We think this could be a great opportunity for undergrads so please let me know if you have students interested in 1-3 credits of internship/Experiential Learning. 

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[course] Autumn 2012: Green Laboratories and Sustainability on Campus

ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio
Autumn 2012: Green Laboratories and Sustainability on Campus
TTH 10:30-12:20
SLN 13799
Help make UW’s laboratory spaces more environmentally-friendly!  Did you know that laboratory facilities comprise about 13% of the UW’s building inventory – altogether almost 2.4 million square feet? 

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[event] "Red, black & GREEN: A blues"

WHERE: Playhouse/Intiman Theater  
DATES: May 30th June 2nd 
TIME: all shows @ 7:30pm
Red, black & GREEN: a blues (rbGb) is a full-length, multimedia performance work designed to jumpstart a conversation about environmental justice, social ecology and collective responsibility in the climate change era by combining dance, text and visuals in a new mode of kinetic performance. 

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[event] - Conservation Remix - a one day event packed with revoluationary ideas for a greener future

Dear PoE students:
Would you like to attend Conservation Remix – a one day event packed with revolutionary ideas for a greener future for FREE?
http://conservationremix.org/

Normally students tickets to this event are $25 but attend for FREE by e-mailing poeadv@uw.edu by tomorrow, Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. 

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[lecture] - Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Accident

Tuesday, May 22nd from 5 – 7pm @ Thomson 125 
sponsored by SAGE (Student Association for Green Environments)

Chernobyl – The World’s Worst Nuclear Accident

Twenty six years ago, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded and created, according to the United Nations, “The Greatest Environmental Catastrophe in the History of Humanity”. 

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[student job]: Work with visiting Japanese students this summer in the Residence Halls

Looking to get involved with the Keio University program at the UW the summer and you don’t want to be a peer instructor (link)? Say no more, and see below!
Hello! 

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[event] - UW Toastmaster Clubs - improve your public speaking skills

Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public.
University of Washington Toastmasters Clubs SPRING QUARTER OPEN HOUSES MAY 15 – 17
Looking to improve your speaking skills?  Improve that next class presentation?  

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[UW Today]: Nearly one-tenth of hemisphere's mammals unlikely to outrun climate change

[UW Today]: Nearly one-tenth of hemisphere’s mammals unlikely to outrun climate change 

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[scholarship] - McNair Scholars Program for Graduate Study

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities.  For more information please go to: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/description.htm
 
In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria, set by the U.S. 

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[opportunity] - 2012 NW Sierra Student Coalition's Summer Training Program

2012 Northwest Sierra Student Coalition’s Summer Training Program (NW SPROG) 

What is SPROG? SPROG is a youth (generally ages15-30) summer camp focused on environmental leadership and organizing. 

When is NW SPROG?  

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