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[course] - Spring 2012: Arctic Perspectives on Global Problems
ANTH 469 C: Arctic Perspectives on Global Problems
MW 1:30-3:20 in THO 211
Dr. Andrew Gerkey
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**This course counts towards Human & Social Dimensions and/or International for Perspectives and Experiences**
Arctic peoples and places are at the forefront of some of the most pressing global problems today.
[scholarship]: Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award
Edward E. CarlsonStudent Leadership Award
The AwardNamed for one of Seattle’s foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation.
[job] - Summer Camp Teacher with Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to retaining and improving the historic Issaquah Salmon Hatchery and promoting watershed stewardship through education. This will be FISH’s 11th year offering day camps that teach about salmon, habitat and watershed stewardship.
Read more[student job] - Odegaard Writing & Research Center now hiring!
We seek qualified undergraduate and graduate tutors to serve as peer tutors – to collaborate with UW students, staff, and faculty on their myriad writing and research projects. Last year, tutors in the OWRC worked with writers from more than 100 departments on campus, representing all colleges – so when we say we are working hard to build an interdisciplinary staff for next year, we really mean it.
Read moreWant to learn how academics connect with the local community?
Monday March 26, 3:30 – 4:30
Foege Auditorium (UW Genome Sciences, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98195-5065)
“Beyond Academia: Partnerships for Success”
Partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, tribes, industry and local communities provide opportunities to improve broader impacts, leverage additional funding, refine research activities and enhance community support.
SkyRoot Farm
SkyRoot Farm
Want to find out more about what PoE Post-doctoral Fellow Beth Wheat is up to when she isn’t working at PoE? Follow the link above to find out more!
Read moreInterested in learning more about sustainability on the UW campus related to the topic of water? Want to find out what students really do in the ENVIR 480: Sustainability Studio course?
Read moreAfter 35 years, a breakthrough rejuvenates the quest for perfection
After 35 years, a breakthrough rejuvenates the quest for perfection
Cyrus Rashtchian, a student from PoE’s “Science Writing for Impact” course, writes about innovative thinking in computer programming.
Read more[event] - PoE Community Drinks Social!
The PoE Alumni board invites you to join us for “PoE Community Drinks Social” on Wednesday, April 11th at 6:30pm. The gathering is at Café Solstice 4116 The Ave, Seattle, WA 98105 (On the Ave next to Shultzy’s)
The whole POE community is invited: alumni, staff and current students.