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This is a reminder to register by Thursday, February 28 for the Defining Diversity Event on March 4th from 3-4pm in the PoE Commons in Wallace Hall.  

If a university is a bastion of academic freedom, can the students be required to take diversity courses?

If a university is a bastion of academic freedom, isn’t it just the place where students can, and should, learn about diverse ideas, cultures, approaches, disciplines, languages, experiences, and people?

In 2012, the UW Student Diversity Coalition proposed to establish a diversity course requirement for all students.  They stated that such a requirement is central to a core value of the University – to produce educated global citizens.

  •  what’s important  enough to be a requirement for all UW students?
  • what do general education requirements say about the university’s values?
  • who gets to (should) decide what’s core to a student’s basic education?
  • what difference would one course make?

 And, should the College of the Environment wait until a requirement is passed, or should we proactively institute our own courses, and course requirements?  Join the latest Conversation on Defining Diversity (CoDD) in the College of the Environment as we look at all sides of this issue.

[event]: UW Earth Club Cell Phone Recycling, March 7

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UW Earth Club is collecting old cell phones in collaboration with LG. Help reduce e-waste, recycle your phone & get a gift in return! For every cell phone received, a Starbucks gift card will be given in return.

The collection bin is located in the entrance of Allen library, directly across from the Allen Research commons.

The collection ends March 7th.

[event]: Conversations on Defining Diversity: Should Diversity Be Required

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[event]: Conversations on Defining Diversity: Should Diversity Be Required

Follow the link above for the full description and link to the (required) RSVP. Event will be held in the PoE commons. Hope to see you there!


Please register by Thursday, February 28.  Coffee and sweets will be served.

If a university is a bastion of academic freedom, can the students be required to take diversity courses?

If a university is a bastion of academic freedom, isn’t it just the place where students can, and should, learn about diverse ideas, cultures, approaches, disciplines, languages, experiences, and people?

In 2012, the UW Student Diversity Coalition proposed to establish a diversity course requirement for all students.  They stated that such a requirement is central to a core value of the University – to produce educated global citizens.

  •  what’s important  enough to be a requirement for all UW students?
  • what do general education requirements say about the university’s values?
  • who gets to (should) decide what’s core to a student’s basic education?
  • what difference would one course make?

 And, should the College of the Environment wait until a requirement is passed, or should we proactively institute our own courses, and course requirements?  Join the latest Conversation on Defining Diversity (CoDD) in the College of the Environment as we look at all sides of this issue.

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Have you wondered if it pays to be a good environmental steward or socially responsible? If so, Dr. Dorothy Paun’s presentation on her triple bottom line sustainability research will provide food for thought. Come to Dr. Paun’s presentation on Wednesday February 6, from 4-5pm.

Dr. Paun’s presentation will provide insights about these relationships, as suggested by financial, environmental, and social responsibility performance data collected from a sample of global, multi-industry corporate annual financial and sustainability reports. She will discuss the potential benefits of a triple bottom line sustainability approach, one that strives to integrate, perhaps even balance, financial, environmental, and social responsibility roles, practices, and commitments.

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SAVE THE DATE!  

What: PoE Study Abroad Fair!

When: February 5th, 3:30-5:00PM

Where: Wallace Hall Commons

Why: Environment related programs will be available for you to learn about that will boost your academic career significantly.   The study abroad office will also be present to answer any questions about the logistics of studying abroad such as finances, immunizations and other concerns.   

Questions?  Email Julie at poeadv@uw.edu.  See you there!

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Join the Burke Museum at the Neptune Theatre for an evening of fast-paced talks on Plastic; how it changed our lives and challenges our environment. Ten engineers, historians, archaeologists, chemists, activists, and oceanographers each have six minutes and 20 slides to present their view on the benefits and effects of this omnipresent component of our modern world. 

When: February 5th, 7pm
Where: Neptune Theatre
Cost: $5 at the door


For more information visit the Burke Museum’s website.

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Applying to grad schools? The CLUE Writing Center will be conducting a statement of purpose workshop that targets graduate school applications this Wednesday, January 30th at 7:00PM in Mary Gates Hall 288.

CLUE will review all necessary information regarding the statement of purpose, including structure, relevant content, and appropriate tone. CLUE Writing Center tutors will be on-hand to assist participants with any specific questions, so please feel free to bring any materials that correlate to your own application.

What: Statement of Purpose Workshop

When: Wednesday, January 30th 7:00pm

Where: MGH 288

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The Career Center has more than 90 exhibitors representing government, non-profit and private sector industries attending the Internship Fair, all with an interest in recruiting Huskies!

When: February 13th, 2013; 2-6pm

Where: HUB Ballrooms

List of Employers: http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Internship-Fair (Please visit the link frequently as the information is updated regularly)

Questions?  Please feel free to contact the Career Center by phone 206-543-0535 or by email careerevents@uwe.edu.

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Attention all PoE Students! Just a reminder that tomorrow evening, January 17th, is full of the following PoE events you won’t want to miss. 

SAGE Kick Off Meeting/Interest Session
SAGE (Student Association for Green Environments) is kicking off the year with an interest session starting at 5pm. SAGE will be offering free pizza along with some great opportunities for you to get involved and meet fellow PoE students!
  
When: Thursday, January 17th at 5pm
Where: PoE Commons, Wallace Hall (ACC)
What: Information Session; brainstorm events for this year; meet PoE students, staff and alumni
RSVP at the SAGE facebook event page.
  
  
PoE Community Drinks
Right after the SAGE Kick Off Meeting/Interest Session will be PoEs quarterly Community Drinks event! The event will take place at the Urban Family Public House in Ballard (now open to all ages). Here are the details:
  
When:  Thursday, January 17th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Urban Family Public House
What:  A celebration of PoE Community!  Check out the evite: http://new.evite.com/l/43GZHF7OFM

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the College of Engineering is holding the 22nd annual Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) Conference.

When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 8:30am-5:00pm

Where: The Husky Union Building (HUB)

Register Online at www.engr.washington.edu/wiseconf or contact uwwise@uw.edu for more information.