[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. 

Over the last month I’ve been supporting WASI (Women of the Americas Sustainability Initiative) Natural Builders, an organization that focuses on improvement of infrastructure with women in indigenous communities mostly in Central and South America. 

The PoE Alumni board invites you to join us for our first “PoE Community Drinks Social” on Thursday, January 19th at 7:30pm.  The gathering is at Urban Family Public House 5329 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (south side of the street, between 22nd and Vernon, next to a restaurant called “The Sexton”) The location is 21 years and over.  

Washboard.org is hosting a video scholarship contest for $3,000 open to all students.
            
You are invited to create an original video (no longer than 60 seconds) that answers the question, Why are scholarships important to you?All high school seniors and college students in Washington state who will enroll in college at least part-time beginning in Fall 2012 are eligible to apply.