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[Event] PNW Resilience Challenge

Sustainable Seattle invites you and your students to join the launching of the PNW Resilience Challenge at a cross-sector Summit on October 2, at UW HUB. We’re bringing together leaders from business, policy, academic, utility, and community groups to share information and spur action through focused collaborative efforts. 

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[job] Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of habitat improvement projects and building relationships with program partners (agencies, businesses, community organizations, schools) and volunteers. The Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator also manages programmatic operations, works with local community members, manages and leads volunteer habitat restoration events, and creates and delivers environmental education field lessons. 

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[course]: Environmental Innovation Practicum

Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet
UW ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION PRACTICUM (2 credits)
ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498, ENVIR 495
Fall Quarter, Tuesdays 4-5:50 pm, Paccar Hall 292
Instructor:  Deb Hagen-Lukens dlhagen@uw.edu
Prerequisites:  None.  

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Nosh on Nature is back!!!

Nosh on Nature
​Lunch Speaker Series

Edible Education
Thursday, Sept. 25 in Wallace Hall 012, 12:30-1:30pm

​Lunch Provided  – ​RSVP Required: 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/build/juljohn/246958              

Seattle Youth Garden Works empowers homeless
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and underserved youth through garden-based education and employment. 

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Meet the Student Advisory Council!

We would like to extend a warm welcome from the College of the Environment Student Advisory Council to all the returning students and those incoming to the UW for the first time. 

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[course]: Environmental Innovation Practicum (AUT/14)

ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION PRACTICUM (2 credits)
ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498, ENVIR 495
Fall Quarter, Tuesdays 4-5:50 pm, Paccar Hall 292
Instructor:  Deb Hagen-Lukens dlhagen@uw.edu
Prerequisites:  None. Recommended for juniors and above, including grad students. 

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OneEnergy Scholars Award | Net Impact

OneEnergy Scholars Award | Net Impact 

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[job]: Youth Services Program Coordinator, InterIM WILD program (Seattle, WA)
job posting pdf 

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[job]: Friends of the Cedar River Watershed Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator

Volunteer Habitat Restoration Coordinator
About Us
Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) is an award-winning 501©3 organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the greater Lake Washington/Cedar River/Sammamish Watershed.  

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[internship]: Sustainability Social Media Intern, UW Sport Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                      Sustainability Social Media Intern
Department:               Sport Operations
Position Description
The University of Washington Sport Operations department is currently recruiting to fill the position of Sustainability Intern.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Promote sustainability via social media platforms
Build a social media following
Strategically display sustainability Facebook posts
Display creative and concise Twitter messages
Cover ‘Green Game’ events to promote sustainability

Required Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience with multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter)
Creativity and ability to convey messages to social media followers
Passion for promoting sustainability
Previous experience with athletics events

A resume accompanied by a cover letter relating applicants qualifications and experience to those stated for the position must be received by September 29, 2014. 

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