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News & Events

[event]: Peace Corps Info Session and Panel Discussion: Focus on Environmental Jobs

Peace Corps Info Session and Panel Discussion: Focus on Environmental Jobs
Be a catalyst for change and transfer your skills to citizens of developing country. Your college degree, work experience and commitment to volunteerism are necessary for the grass-roots work of the Peace Corps. 

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What do baseball, steroids, and climate change have to do with each other? Watch to find out!
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/) 

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Results of the PoE Pie Cookoff...

are coming soon!
Entrants:

Hurry Up Spring Strawberry Pie
Pie Are Round (Apple Pie)
Chicken Pot Pie
Preciously Puny Petite Pies (Strawberry Rhubarb)

And an honorable mention for Linda’s Perfect Apple Pie, which even though came just a little too late to be voted on, was still hot out of the oven and unanimously delicious! 

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[study abroad] Water in an Arid Land: The Engineered Water Cycle in Jordan

Come Study Abroad in Jordan with UW CEE! Study drinking water, wastewater, water-reuse, and water sources in the 10th most water-scarce country in the world and earn:
5 UW CEE 400-level creditsEarly Fall term (Aug 20 to Sept 19)
All course work is in English, no language pre-requisite. 

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[event] - 'The Future of Food' Documentary Film Screening

On Thursday, February 16, the Clowes Center for the Study of Conflict and Dialogue will screen The Future of Food, a documentary about the complex issues surrounding the massive changes happening in the food system today.  

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[fellowship] - Environment Washington Fellowship

Environment Washington is part of the Environment America federation, a federation of 29 state-based environmental groups.  Each year, Environment America hires passionate, talented and committed college graduates to join our two-year Fellowship Program.  

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[internship/volunteer] Tons of Opportunities With Seattle Tilth!

Check out the links for internships and volunteer opportunities with Seattle Tilth in various fields: teaching, garden/farm, community outreach and more! (Be sure to click Read More below to access all links)
Or find this information by visiting their website: Seattle Tilth
Volunteer applications available online at: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteerapplicationsf. 

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[event] - Practice Public Speaking with Toastmasters!

Toastmasters’ can help both students with their public speaking skills – whether they are preparing to give a speech to their peers and instructors for a grade or if they need help articulating questions to their instructors in front of the class. 

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[event] - Peace Corps Info Session

Peace Corps Info Session Monday, February 6th 12:30-1:20pm Thomson Hall 317http://careers.uw.edu/Resources/Peace-Corps
Are you interested in Peace Corps after graduation? Want to know what it’s like to serve? Do you have any questions about the application process? 

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