News & Events

News & Events

[Workshop]: Preparing for Grad School Applications

Thinking about applying for grad school? The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards has you covered!

Preparing for Grad School Applications Workshop Series
Are you an undergrad planning to apply for grad school this fall? 

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EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to be commencement speaker

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to be commencement speaker

Wow graduates – even more of a reason to attend the UW Commencement ceremony. Don’t forget to join us at the PoE graduation celebration as well! 

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[internship] Outreach & Communication

Washington Environmental Council is seeking three full-time outreach and communications interns for a 10-week commitment (June 12 – August 17) in Seattle. The summer outreach and communications interns will be supporting W.E.C.’s climate and clean water campaigns through developing, implementing and experimenting with different outreach and engagement models. 

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*job* Student Jobs at the Ethnic Cultural Center

*job* Student Jobs at the Ethnic Cultural Center 

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[course] - Spring 2012: Arctic Perspectives on Global Problems

ANTH 469 C: Arctic Perspectives on Global Problems
MW 1:30-3:20 in THO 211
Dr. Andrew Gerkey
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**This course counts towards Human & Social Dimensions and/or International for Perspectives and Experiences**
Arctic peoples and places are at the forefront of some of the most pressing global problems today. 

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[scholarship]: Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award

Edward E. CarlsonStudent Leadership Award
The AwardNamed for one of Seattle’s foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. 

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[job] - Summer Camp Teacher with Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to retaining and improving the historic Issaquah Salmon Hatchery and promoting watershed stewardship through education.  This will be FISH’s 11th year offering day camps that teach about salmon, habitat and watershed  stewardship.  

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[student job] - Odegaard Writing & Research Center now hiring!

We seek qualified undergraduate and graduate tutors to serve as peer tutors – to collaborate with UW students, staff, and faculty on their myriad writing and research projects.  Last year, tutors in the OWRC worked with writers from more than 100 departments on campus, representing all colleges – so when we say we are working hard to build an interdisciplinary staff for next year, we really mean it. 

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Want to learn how academics connect with the local community?

Monday March 26, 3:30 – 4:30
Foege Auditorium (UW Genome Sciences, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98195-5065)

“Beyond Academia: Partnerships for Success” 
Partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, tribes, industry and local communities provide opportunities to improve broader impacts, leverage additional funding, refine research activities and enhance community support. 

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SkyRoot Farm

SkyRoot Farm

Want to find out more about what PoE Post-doctoral Fellow Beth Wheat is up to when she isn’t working at PoE? Follow the link above to find out more! 

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