News & Events

News & Events

| News

2021 ENVIR 380 Wilderness in the Anthropocene Blog

This summer the PoE’s Tim Billo led students on a 9 day backpacking trip in the northeast corner of Olympia National Park. See the student blogs and reflections here. 

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PoE Autumn Seminar Series: Indigenous Perspectives on the Environment

We invite you to participate—as either an enrolled student or a guest—in the inaugural sessions of a quarterly, one-credit UW Program on the Environment seminar that will run Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters in coming years.  

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| Spotlight

PoE Student Angie Lai Recognized for 2021 Husky 100

Environmental Studies major Angie Lai featured in the Husky 100 for 2021. The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW. 

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| Capstone

Spring 2021 Capstone Symposium: May 26

The Program on the Environment will host the Spring 2021 Capstone Symposium on Wednesday, May 26, online.  All are welcome to attend and support students as they present on the culmination of their hard work over three quarters. 

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| Course Announcement

Summer 2021 Course Offerings

Note: Curriculum is being updated. Please contact advisor with questions.
Listed below are the courses offered by the Program on the Environment for Summer 2021. Also see videos instructors have created for their courses. 

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| Course Announcement

Autumn 2021 Course Offerings

Note: Curriculum is being updated. Please contact advisor with questions.
Listed below are the courses offered by the Program on the Environment for Autumn 2021. Also see videos instructors have created for their courses. 

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| Capstone

April 12-16: Capstone Conversations

Everyone is welcome to attend one or more of the Capstone Conversations (CapCon) scheduled during the week of April 12-16. During these sessions capstone students host small group discussions to share about their experience. 

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| Scholarships

2021 PoE Alumni Scholarship

The PoE Alumni Council (PAC) is proud to support environmental studies students by providing a $500 scholarship to help in the advancement of their academic endeavors. This is an opportunity to showcase what motivated you to pursue a degree in environmental studies. 

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| News

Fashioning Sustainability Seminars

Explore environmental, social, and economic impacts of the human relationship with clothing and fashion through the perspective of a diverse group of professionals working in academia, advocacy, arts, business, and science. 

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| News, Community

Sustainability Studio Final Presentations

You’re invited to the Sustainability Studio (ENVIR 480) final presentations next Thursday (3/11) from 11:30am – 1pm. Below is the Zoom link (+password!) for our class. The presentation flyer is also attached. 

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