[job] – Pacific Northwest Research Station’s Alaska Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program Crew Leaders 

Captain Charles Moore Scientist and Activist
Discusses “The Great Infection of the Sea” detailed in his acclaimed new book Plastic Ocean

Date: January 25, 2012 Time: 7:30-9:00 PM Location: Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Ave. 

There are no specific cookie requirements for this cookoff, simply bring your favorite cookie to the office TODAY: Monday, January 23rd and we will put them to the test. Students will be invited to join in on the judging at 3:00 in the PoE commons (bribing students with good grades is not allowed). 

[UW Today] New oral history of William Ruckelshaus, key figure in environmental policy, now online 

Now that we’re all thawing out, the PoE Alumni Board would like to invite you to the re-scheduled: PoE Community Drinks social event in Ballard!

The PoE Alumni board invites you to join us for our first “PoE Community Drinks Social” on Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm.  

Due to the weather, the PoE Alumni Board is postponing the ‘PoE Community Drinks’ social event that was scheduled for tonight in Ballard. We will update you with a new time for the event just as soon as we can. 

UW Today profile of Rachel Vaughn

Check out the link above for a nice profile on the new Director of the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center Rachel Vaughn. Among the many things she has done while working and studying at UW was being the *first* academic adviser for PoE from 1998 – 2001! 

Oxfam Action Corps! Info Session –Global Poverty & Food Justice PolicyWednesday, January 18th 12:30-1:20pm Savery Hall 132 No registration required
 
Concerned about poverty and hunger on a global scale, but not sure how to make a difference at the local level? 

Apply to become a FIG/TrIG Leader! The Freshman Interest Group (FIG) & Transfer Interest Group (TrIG) Program is looking for outstanding students like you to be FIG/TrIG Leaders for autumn 2012. 

POLLUTION PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Job Summary: 
Under general direction of the storm water manager, and in collaboration with solid waste and wastewater program staff, assists small business owners with voluntary efforts to control, reduce or eliminate pollutants and storm water runoff by offering technical assistance and information on best practices.