The 2016 MobilizeGreen Annual Conference and Diversity Career Fair is on April 7-8, at the University of Washington!

Equity and the Environment: Mobilizing the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders
In partnership with the UW College of the Environment and UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and City of Seattle, the goal of this joint event is “to inspire, engage, and mobilize the next generation of diverse green leaders to help communities solve equity and environmental challenges.”
Students: this is an incredible opportunity for growth, impact and launching your future career! 

Student Spotlight
UW Environment’s Leah Litwak champions better food assistance integration at local farmers markets
Environmental Studies student Leah Litwak cares about increasing access to healthy food for all. Read about her efforts to facilitate use of food assistance programs at farmers markets. 

Do you want to travel to the Peruvian Andes and Amazon to study the biology of the region and explore the culture?
Join Tim Billo and Ursula Valdez for February’s info session to learn more. 

Thinking about what’s available for Spring courses? Check out our Environmental Studies Spring offerings. Registration starts Feb. 12!
Environmental Studies Courses
ENVIR 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies – Great course for exploring environmental majors. 

Interested in doing meaningful work in your community, gaining professional experience and getting paid for it?
Apply by February 8 for Spring and Summer quarter internships with the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center. 

This Winter quarter, Environmental Studies brought together 5 environmental consultants to share their experience in the field of consulting, offer advice to students and alumni, and answer questions. The room was full and the discussion was robust. 

Spend a quarter studying in residence at the UW’s marine field station at Friday Harbor Labs (FHL). Undergraduates can study at FHL in spring, summer or autumn quarters. The deadline for spring/summer applications is February 1. 

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications.  Mary Gates scholarships provide up to $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for up to two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research/creative/scholarly activities.   

The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.
Starting in 2015-16, 100 juniors, seniors and graduate students will be named each year to the Husky 100. 

Calling all students and individuals interested in ecology, restoration, forestry, and environmental studies!
Nature Consortium is seeking three interns for our Urban Forest Restoration Program this winter. Interns will commit 10-20 hours per week coordinating and leading volunteers in forest restoration projects in green spaces around West Seattle.