A PoE alum working for the Snow Leopard Trust is running a social media campaign to encourage votes for this video finalist in the BBC World Challenge 2011-12 competition.
Check it out at this link, and vote if you would like to support it 

WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Was just talking with a student about ‘WWOOF’, and I realized that I mention this often to PoE students. If you are interested at all in international travel or food issues, you should click on the link above for more information. 

Reminder: Coffee, Tea, and Treats from 12-2pm TODAY in the PoE Commons. Welcome back – we’d love to see you all today! 

Call for Volunteers!
Washington Water Trust restores stream and rivers throughout Washington State. We do this by working collaboratively with irrigators, agencies, tribes, and environmental groups to increase stream flows. Our work helps sustain the fisheries, water quality, and recreational resources vital to our communities. 

ESRM 320SON 13777TU/TH 5:30-7:50 PM ABOUT 320…For-profit companies and non-profit organizations use marketing and human resources to create and deliver products, services, and ideas. This course explores: 1) business practices that are aligned with environmental stewardship and social responsibility standards; 2) the concepts and models of a market orientation; 3) how markets are researched and targeted, and products positioned, to meet consumer needs; 4) creating and pricing products, developing distribution channels, and implementing promotion campaigns; 5) managerial and leadership skills and styles; 6) how companies motivate employees and develop human capital; and 7) methods for recruiting, selecting, training, and evaluating employees.  

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Much effort has been placed on establishing and enforcing environmental laws that define “safe” levels of toxic chemicals or require environmental disclosures for new development but do not, in the end, promote a healthy and sustainable world. 

Communications Internship (Paid)
People For Puget Sound seeks a driven communications intern who’s passionate about the health of Puget Sound to support day-to-day social media and public relations activities – keys pieces of our communications strategy. 

The Burke Museum is proud to present the Seattle premiere of Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time.  This is the first documentary film produced about the legendary environmentalist highlighting his extraordinary career and his lasting legacy that continues to inspire projects that connect people and land.   

*internship* New Fall Internships with Seattle Tilth 

Our Common Future: Sustainable Development in a Deteriorating World

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland

Former Prime Minister of Norway
Former Director General, World Health Organization

September 27, 2011   |   6:30 p.m.   |    Meany Hall
More information and registration:
http://www.grad.washington.edu/lectures/gro-brundtland.shtml
An energetic blend of stateswoman, physician, manager, politician and international activist, Dr.