The Runstad Affiliate Fellows present: 
“The Conflicted City:  The Impacts of 21st Century Urban Renewal, Hyper-Growth and Mass Urbanization”
Thursday, Nov 8th, 6:30 pm, Architecture Hall 147
Istanbul, a city that has long been at the crossroads of continents and cultures, provides a fascinating setting of history, culture and urbanism. 

Environmental Studies Majors and Minors, the PoE alumni board is hosting a career skills workshop and you’re invited!
Networking for Environmental Careers
Tuesday, November 13, 20125:30-7:30 pmPoE Commons, Wallace Hall Suite 012
Do you understand the importance of building a career network, but you aren’t sure where to start? 

Housing & Food Services is currently accepting applications for Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2013-2014 year!
Under the direct supervision of a professional staff, Resident Director, RAs are live-in student staff within the residential communities that are charged with creating and maintaining safe, vibrant and inclusive communities on campus. 

There is a strong need right now for Peace Corps applicants who have an interest in serving abroad in developing countries. Volunteers are currently working in 83 countries on environmental issues, in health education, agriculture, and are also teaching English. 

The NSCC Sustainability Office is offering a part-time, temporary position to manage the coordination and construction of the Licton Springs Community P-Patch on the NSCC campus.
Deadline in November 15, 2012
Responsibilities include

Liaison for the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other various community based groups, including NSCC administration,   
Coordinate, and chair, the monthly meeting for the Licton Springs Community P-Patch Steering Committee
Organize outreach efforts to promote and secure community support and involvement, 
and much more! 

The Pierce County Human Resources Department is looking for an environmental educator to work with students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. Responsibilities include developing and promoting education programs and materials, and assisting in public presentations to all other age groups (including adults). 

PoE is looking for a student assistant to start in Winter Quarter 2013. Must be available for one day of training prior to the start of Winter Quarter. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to poe@uw.edu. 

Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.

Sound interesting? Come learn more about Seattle Tilth, their courses offered, and volunteer opportunities at the PoE/UW Combined Fund Drive Bake Sale! 

Last week as part of the ENVIR 100 course, peer TA Samantha Zwicker led her students on a tour of Yesler Swamp. Samantha is part of the Yesler Swamp Student Restoration Team at UW. 

ENVIR 495A
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.