News & Events

News & Events

[study experience]: Wild Rockies Field Institute

The Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) is a unique organization offering extraordinary experiences for university students and non-students interested in an educational adventure. WRFI courses explore the complex cultural, political and natural histories of some of the most interesting and beautiful landscapes in North America. 

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[research study participation]: Want to participate in a research study?

You are invited to participate in a research study intended to explore and analyze the experiences of undocumented students in the State of Washington.  Particularly, the study analyzes and communicates the most effective approaches and practices for serving and advancing non-U.S. 

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Broaden your horizons with the National Student Exchange (NSE)!
Info Sessions:

Jan.10, 1:30pm
Jan. 15, 12:30pm
Jan. 16, 3pm
Jan. 21, 3:30pm
Jan. 23, 3pm
Jan. 29, 12:30pm
Feb. 4, 10:30am

All sessions take place in Mary Gates Hall 173R (enter through 171) except for Tuesday, January 15th which will be in MGH 224.  

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PoE Book Club meets today! As always, don’t worry if you haven’t read the book. We welcome all to come for good conversation, coffee, and tea. You won’t want to miss this week’s meeting because there’ll be a special treat: LOTS OF LEFTOVER FOOD! 

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ENVIR 480: Sustainability Studio students take on the sustainability of UW Laboratories!
Did you know laboratories use 5 to 10 times more energy per square foot than an average office building? 

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Join an Environmental Book Club with free coffee:
Fridays at 1230-130 in the PoE Commons, Wallace Hall
Don’t join a different one. The goal is to read literature that is influential to the environmental movement and develop environmental perspectives that are in tune with whatever you think the environmental movement should really look like, and your ability to fight apathy accordingly. 

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Free Lecture
From World History to World Art:Reflections on New Geographies of Feminist Art in Asia
Thursday, November 15, 6:00 pm UW Kane Hall, Room 220 

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Writing a blog? Share it with PoE!

Brianna Blaud, a master’s student in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and a former student in ENVIR 500A Science Writing for Impact, has created a blog http://blackabaloneblog.wordpress.com/ about her passion – black abalone. 

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Look good? Stop by the PoE bakesale on November 14th
Look here to find out more! 

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

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. 

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