The University of Washington Garbology Project (UWGP) is an ongoing student effort dedicated to the use of archaeological methods for the study and improvement of UW systems of waste management.  They are working with UW Recycling and a host of other campus groups to help reduce the UW’s $1.3 million annual landfill bill, and their spring 2013 efforts will focus on the waste produced in Denny Hall.  

This Friday PoE will hold our annual Environmental Management Keystone Symposium + Reception.
UW graduate students are solving real world environmental challenges and advancing sustainability solutions in our community. Please join in celebrating their accomplishments and learn more about the UW’s Environmental Management Certificate at the Environmental Management Keystone Symposium. 

Just a reminder to recognize a super green UW student, faculty, staff or team! The Husky Green Award recognizes leadership, dedication and initiative to environmental sustainability. This is an opportunity for you to highlight the efforts of remarkable actions and achievements that have helped make the UW more sustainable.
  

UW Alumnus Justin Hellier is working with Grounds Management, faculty members, EarthCorps and others to explore the potential of restoring Kincaid Ravine, a forested part of campus just south of 45th, between McCarty Hall and the Burke Gilman Trail. 

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology Residency
Looking for an opportunity to focus on a research project? The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology offers 3 ½ month long residencies to ecologists, naturalists, environmentalists, architects and others focusing on research projects that have environmental or ecological significance. 

Program on the Environment (PoE) has an excellent opportunity for a Graduate student Reader/Grader for the Spring 2013 quarter.
The reader/grader will provide support for ENVIR 490 (Pre-Capstone Seminar) and ENVIR 492 (Post-Capstone Seminar) in the Spring Quarter of 2013. 

Are you graduating this summer
or next year?
Teach For America is opening its first-ever Early Application Deadline window for students at the University of Washington to apply to the 2014 corps. 

Recognize a super green UW student, faculty, staff or team! The Husky Green Award recognizes leadership, dedication and initiative to environmental sustainability. This is an opportunity for you to highlight the efforts of remarkable actions and achievements that have helped make the UW more sustainable.
  

Come hear about innovative efforts by ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio to achieve a Zero Waste campus!The University of Washington has established a goal to divert 70% of waste by the year 2020. 

The Campus Sustainability Fund is hiring a new coordinator for the 2013-2014 school year! Anyone to be enrolled as a graduate student at UW-Seattle for the 2013-2014 school year is eligible.