Environmental Studies student Ava Holmes has a passion for fashion, sustainability and conserving the Peruvian rainforest. Ava founded a company, A-Dot Productions, working with local and international designers to produce events that highlight eco-fashion, mentor fashion entrepreneurs and strive for resourceful ways for the fashion industry to become more sustainable, reduce its waste, and benefit the environment. 

Getting ready to register for Autumn courses? Check out Environmental Studies offerings! Registration begins on May 6.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENVIR 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies – Great course for exploring environmental majors. 

Environmental Studies is pleased to announce changes to the B.A. degree requirements, effective Autumn 2016.
Students currently in the major are encouraged to meet with the adviser to find out how these changes might affect them. 

Earth Week is coming up next week, with Earth Day on Friday, April 22. Don’t miss out!
The main event will be the Earth Day celebration on Red Square on April 22 from 10a – 2p, featuring exhibitors – including student groups, academic units and community partners – along with music, speakers, sustainable food samples and more. 

Thinking about taking Summer courses? Check out Environmental Studies offerings. Registration starts April 11!
Environmental Studies Courses
ENVIR 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies – Great course for exploring environmental majors. Learn about environmental issues in a local and global context. 

Interested in promoting waste reduction and working with businesses and the community to do so? Check out this seasonal position (May and June) at Recology, shared by two Environmental Studies alums who work there and would love to have students from this program apply! 

Environmental Studies’ instructor Dr. Beth Wheat is seeking paid interns for her farm this summer. Environmental Studies students are highly encouraged to apply for this hands-on, paid opportunity!
SkyRoot Farm Summer Internship
SkyRoot Farm has been approved by the State of Washington to host (2) official farm interns on our farm this summer! 

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.