Dear PoE students:
As a reminder, Winter Quarter 2012 begins this Friday, November 4. Please review the information below about courses that will be offered Winter Quarter 2012 and how they will fulfill environmental studies major requirements.  

The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club Presents
A Forum on Energy and Environmental Justice
Saturday, November 19, 2011
2:00 – 4:30pm
 
Seattle University School of Law
Sullivan Hall
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
 
The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club is hosting a forum to explore the effects of energy extraction, production, and transportation on underrepresented communities.  

Dear PoE students,
Below are two environmental education opportunities you may be interested in through the UW Pipeline Project, a program that connects undergrads to education related service opportunities in local and regional K-12 schools and community organizations…
 
1) The UW Pipeline Project 2011 Environmental Alternative Spring Break program is recruiting for participants!
  

See below for a joint open house next week for some well-known environmental graduate programs.

On Tuesday, November 8th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at The
Westin Seattle, the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and
Environment, the University of California at Santa Barbara's Bren School of
Environmental Science & Management, Duke University's Nicholas School of
the Environment & Earth Sciences,  and Yale University's School of
Forestry and Environmental Studies will be hosting a Joint Information Session.This event will be the perfect opportunity for students to learnabout graduate opportunities in the environmental field from theNation's top environmental schools. 

[job] – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service 

[job]: Assistant Park Ranger I (1040 Position) – Mercer Slough Educ Ctr – City of Bellevue

Click the link above for a great job opportunity!

Minimum Salary: $13.93 per hourMaximum Salary: $16.57 per hourEmployment Type: Part TimeDepartment: Parks & Community Services Open until filled.(Open to current employees and the general public.)

Summary
The City of Bellevue is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Park Ranger I which is a part time 1040 position offered through the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department Natural Resource Division.   

Scholarship information sessions presented by the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards:
Freshman Scholarship 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships
Specifically designed for freshmen and sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.        

Greetings!
 
I am a 2009 POE graduate and now the Environmental Programs Coordinator for the City of Bellevue. On November 20th we are showcasing the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center!  

Interested in education/teaching? Looking for a cool elective? See below!
ARE YOU A UW STUDENT INTERESTED IN:
* helping public school students succeed?* getting real world experience to help you choose a major or a career path?* completing classroom hours for the Education, Learning and Society Minor or for application to a Masters in Teaching program?* improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation skills?* Are you looking for an opportunity (in the words of Paul Farmer) to “use what you learn to transform yourself and your community”? 

Statement from UW President Michael K. Young regarding the governor’s proposed supplemental budget reductions :President’s Blog – washington.edu