News & Events

News & Events

[event] - Conservation Remix - a one day event packed with revoluationary ideas for a greener future

Dear PoE students:
Would you like to attend Conservation Remix – a one day event packed with revolutionary ideas for a greener future for FREE?
http://conservationremix.org/

Normally students tickets to this event are $25 but attend for FREE by e-mailing poeadv@uw.edu by tomorrow, Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. 

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[lecture] - Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Accident

Tuesday, May 22nd from 5 – 7pm @ Thomson 125 
sponsored by SAGE (Student Association for Green Environments)

Chernobyl – The World’s Worst Nuclear Accident

Twenty six years ago, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded and created, according to the United Nations, “The Greatest Environmental Catastrophe in the History of Humanity”. 

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[student job]: Work with visiting Japanese students this summer in the Residence Halls

Looking to get involved with the Keio University program at the UW the summer and you don’t want to be a peer instructor (link)? Say no more, and see below!
Hello! 

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[event] - UW Toastmaster Clubs - improve your public speaking skills

Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public.
University of Washington Toastmasters Clubs SPRING QUARTER OPEN HOUSES MAY 15 – 17
Looking to improve your speaking skills?  Improve that next class presentation?  

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[UW Today]: Nearly one-tenth of hemisphere's mammals unlikely to outrun climate change

[UW Today]: Nearly one-tenth of hemisphere’s mammals unlikely to outrun climate change 

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[scholarship] - McNair Scholars Program for Graduate Study

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities.  For more information please go to: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/description.htm
 
In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria, set by the U.S. 

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[opportunity] - 2012 NW Sierra Student Coalition's Summer Training Program

2012 Northwest Sierra Student Coalition’s Summer Training Program (NW SPROG) 

What is SPROG? SPROG is a youth (generally ages15-30) summer camp focused on environmental leadership and organizing. 

When is NW SPROG?  

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[job] Sustainability at Bellevue College is Hiring!

Join the Office of Sustainability and be a part of creating a sustainable campus community.  Looking for three motivated students that can both lead projects and support operations in resource conservation, sustainable transportation and peer education.  

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[internship] Nature Vision - environmental education, Redmond area

[internship] Nature Vision – environmental education, Redmond area

Hit the link above for more information – Nature Vision is still looking for a summer intern. Talk to Joe or Stanley if you want to earn credit for the internship! 

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[event] - PoE Spring 2012 Capstone Symposium

The Program on the Environment is proud to present Spring 2012’s PoE capstone symposium!  We will have nearly 50 graduating seniors presenting at oral presentations and poster sessions over a span of three days!   

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