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[Course]: ESRM 321: Finance and Accounting from a Sustainability Perspective

Still looking for a course to fulfill the ‘Policy and Decision-making’ course requirement? Still looking for a course to fill out your winter schedule? ESRM 321 is still accepting students. See below for more information!
  

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UW Environmental Innovation Challenge 2012

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge
Prototype funding Applicationdeadline is December 16!
 
WE HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU.
If you have a passion for cleantech, the smarts to play in the emerging green economy, and the desire to leverage your background to make an impact, the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge can provide just the platform (and the funding!) you’ve been looking for.
  

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[job] - Homewaters Program Coordinator with IslandWood

IslandWood is pleased to offer a position as a full time environmental educator working with Seattle area schools.  The Homewaters Program Coordinator will be responsible for training teachers, developing, delivering and assessing field programs, as well as mentoring part time staff.   

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[volunteer] - Summer Opportunites with the Sea Watch Foundation (UK)

Want to volunteer in the UK and Ireland this summer to improve the conservation of whales and dolphins?  Cara Appel, a recent PoE alumna, recently volunteered as an Education and Awareness Assistant with this organization and is happy to answer questions!  

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The UW Student Farm Needs Your Help!

Hi all,
The University of Washington Student Farm is seeking your support.  We have created a petition to ask the university to fund the creation of a farm program coordinator to support the important work that the student farmers are doing in exploring the potentials of urban agriculture and resilient food systems on our campus.     

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[internship] - Husky Neighborhood Internship

[internship] – Husky Neighborhood Internship

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Hello-
We are seeking two or three energetic and committed Interns for Internship opportunities in Winter and Spring Quarters.  

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[course] Mobilizing Solar Energy

A new course to empower students to design and lead the renewable energy revolution!
                       
Course: ARCH 498x (SLN: 20293), Winter 2012 (2 credits)Day/Time: Tuesday 4:00 – 5:50pmInstructor: Associate Professor Rob PenaLocation: Architecture Hall 160
You will:

experience interdisciplinary collaboration
help design the solar-powered SunDawg kiosk
improve communication to effect social change
learn about solar technologies, research and economics

*Non-architecture majors may obtain an add code by contacting the instructor at rbpena@uw.edu
*No prerequisites required! 

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[study abroad] - Honors Program in Ecuador: International Studies in Writing and Sustainable Practices

Honors Program in Ecuador: International Studies in Writing and Sustainable Practice
Faculty:  Chuck Henry, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (Bothell) and Elena Olsen, English
Summer A Term: June 22 – July 23, 2012
Cost: $4,100 (this includes tuition)
Credits: 15 credits (3-credit Spring prep seminar; 12-credit program in Ecuador) Variation of credits may be available per preapproval with your department
All UW students are welcome to apply, priority given to College/Interdisciplinary and Departmental Honors students.*
*If you are not part of the Departmental Honors Program yet but are eligible, please see Joe or Stanley for details. 

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Climate change stirs 'Perfect Moral Storm,' prof says — University of Washington - washington.edu

Climate change stirs ‘Perfect Moral Storm,’ prof says — University of Washington – washington.edu 

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[job] - City of Seattle P-Patch Community Garden Outreach Service Provider

[job] – City of Seattle P-Patch Community Garden Outreach Service Provider

They are looking specifically for folks that have Chinese speaking/writing skills and Filipino speaking/writing skills. 

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