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[internship] Work for OurEarth this summer!
OurEarth.org, a 501©3 non-profit environmental organization, is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for its 2012 Environmental Leadership Program. They’re interested in connecting with students at UW who are passionate about environmental issues!
Read moreNew Spring Short Course | Earn 3 Grad Credits in Iceland Studying Arctic Marine Space in Maritime Transport Policies
FREE ACCOMMODATION for first three applicants!
Course title: “Inuit & Qallunaat Concepts of Arctic Marine Space in Maritime Transport Policies” 21-30 March 2012, 9am-Noon daily
The University of Washington* and University Centre of the Westfjords in Ísafjörður, Iceland have a partnership through University of the Arctic for graduate studies and research.
New Minor in Urban Ecological Design
New Minor in Urban Ecological Design
The phrase “urban ecological design” became the focus of Department of Landscape Architecture in looking to current and future challenges for the places where we live.
[courses] - Spring 2012: More Perspectives and Experiences Courses!
1) ENVIR / COM 418 – Communication and the Environment
**This course counts towards Human/Social Dimensions**
2) POL S 335A – Poverty and Hunger in the World Food System (Professor Adrian Sinkler)
Please note: This course will be available for registration to non-POLS students beginning Period 2 (Monday, March 5 at 6am).
[course] Jump into a sea kayak for wild learning with the Tatoosh School!
6 weeks. 8 credits. Southeast Alaska. 200 miles & tents on the beach.
June 25 – August 3, 2012 –Ketchikan Launch
August 6 – September 13, 2012 –Wrangell Launch
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[course] - Spring 2012: "Digital Storytelling and Community Leadership"
General Studies 349: “Digital Storytelling and Community Leadership”GEN ST 349 (3 credits, Credit/No Credit)Meets Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:20pm, Mary Gates Hall 206Course size: 25Add-Code Required – Apply at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/mattwojo/157507 Questions? Email mattwojo@uw.eduDigital Storytelling and Community Leadership is a three-credit course designed for students with some form of previous service-learning experience.
Read more[course] - Spring 2012: "Working in Community: Making Connections through a Non-Profit Internship"
1) General Studies 350F: “Working in Community: Making Connections through a Non-Profit Internship” 3 credits (credit/no credit)Course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 pm-3:50 pm in MGH 258.
Are you engaged in a non-profit or public sector internship?