CEP 498A – 3 credits
Shaping Your Urban Future: Local Planning, Governance, and Leadership
Instructor: Marty Curry, AICP
Tuesdays 2:30-4:50PM
**Counts towards Policy and Decision Making for PoE major requirements**
This course provides an in-depth understanding of local planning and governance, and arenas where ‘urbanists’ become engaged citizens in shaping the future of their cities and towns. 

STUDENT PROFILES: Get a sneak peak at a student project from the upcoming PoE Capstone Symposium!
Student: Kiddist Emmanuel 
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Environmental Studies/Pre-Nursing
This past summer I had the opportunity to work at two P-Patch Gardens located in New Holly and High Point on behalf of the City of Seattle: Department of Neighborhoods. 

ENVIR 495A
Literature, Culture & the Environment: The Human Animal
Professor Richard Block (blockr@uw.edu).
MWF: 11:30-12:30, Condon Hall 139.
VLPA (can perhaps be taken for “W” credit with approval of instructor)
Modernity’s unprecedented assertion of human rights has been an equally unprecedented  disaster for our fellow creatures.   

Oral and poster presentations 

Environmental education
Business sustainability
Environmental policy & regulation
Natural sciences & conservation
Agriculture & food systems 

More information! 

Deadline: November 30, 2012
Salary: $12.77-16.18 hourly, depending upon level of education
Division: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services 
Duration: January 2013 – December 2013 with potential for extension
Hours: The internship may work part time (approximately 15-20 hours a week) during the regular school year within the hours of 7:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. 

Friends of Cedar River Watershed are looking for students in environmental programs at the University of Washington to come join restoration efforts this winter. FCRW is a local non-profit organization with a mission to engage people to enhance and sustain watersheds through restoration, education, and stewardship.  

Study abroad and complete research in China at Sichuan University! The exchange is for 2 quarters (fall/winter) or for 3 quarters (year-long). The program is open to students from a variety of academic levels and career goals. 

Bryant Elementary School is seeking Science Fair Mentors for Winter Quarter 2013!
Volunteer Opportunity:
Share your enthusiasm for science by serving as a Science Fair mentor for students at Bryant Elementary School. 

How to Apply
·         All application materials are available online at: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/9182.htm. 
·         All interested participants must complete all application materials and return them to the City of Bellevue Parks Department at the address listed below. 

CLOSING DATE: 11/30/2012SALARY: $12.77 – $16.18 Hourly, depending upon level of educationLOCATION: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, SeattleDIVISION: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services Division
Background:The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses and schools.