News & Events

News & Events

[course]: ENVIR 495 A: Literature, Culture, and the Environment: The Human Animal

This course can fulfill the ‘human and social dimensions’ requirement of either the Environmental Studies major or minor

The Human Animal: German 298, Clit 298, Envir 495, and English 365.
Professor Richard Block (blockr@uw.edu). 

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[event]: Green Kent Day

Check out the upcoming event – promoted in part by a PoE student interning for Forterra!

What are you doing this Saturday? Register for Green Kent Day!
Join the mayor of Kent and hundreds of volunteers for a tree planting extravaganza to celebrate the first annual Green Kent Day on Saturday, October
27th! 

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Today! "Climate Change in Indonesia in the Context of the Global Challenge"

“Climate Change in Indonesia in the Context of the Global Challenge”
Start Date/Time: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 3:30 PMEnding Date/Time: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 4:30 PMLocation: OCN 425
The Fall 2012 PCC 586 seminar series focuses on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation. 

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Tips for Getting into Closed/Restricted Courses

Tips for Getting into Closed/Restricted Courses

Registration is almost upon us once again. Follow the link above for some excellent advice from general undergraduate (UAA) advising about getting into closed or restricted courses! 

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[event] Seattle Idealist Grad Fair

Date: TONIGHT Tuesday October 23rd, 2012 
Time: 5:00-8:00PM
Location: 914 E. Jefferson Street, Seattle University, Campion Tower Residence Hall, Ballroom
Over 70 exhibitors are coming to Seattle for the Idealist Grad Fair, including the BARD CENTER For Environmental Policy, which is offering a new MBA in Sustainability! 

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[KPLU]: Smart grid pilot project debuting at University of Washington

[KPLU]: Smart grid pilot project debuting at University of Washington

Check out the quote from PoE alum Duncan Clauson! 

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[course] Featured Teacher Profiles for Winter 2013

Do you ever wonder how your instructors end up teaching about a particular subject, like soils or cartography… or even trash? Read below about two extremely passionate PoE instructors, how they became involved in their fields, and their unique courses offered Winter Quarter 2013! 

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[scholarship/funding]: College of the Environment Student Meeting Fund

Autumn Quarter Deadline: October 31, 2012

The College of the Environment (CoEnv) supports undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in furthering their careers, and in particular in connecting students to networking opportunities afforded by the presentation of their original work in meeting venues. 

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[job]: Campus Ambassador - Rising Green

Dear University of Washington Students,

I would like to let you know about a job opportunity available this fall semester to one UW student. Rising Green is accepting applications for its Campus Ambassador Program. 

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