The Real Food Challenge (RFC) Fellowship Program

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The Real Food Challenge (RFC) Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to gain first-hand experience in building a social movement.  
Through this 14-month program, Fellows engage in intensive projects on a regional or national level while also honing their leadership skills and food systems knowledge through our participatory learning curriculum and engaged Fellowship community.
Fellows come away with direct campaign and organizational experience, new professional and movement networks and a toolbox of relevant movement-building and organizational skills.  At the same time, they support important student-led efforts to shift millions of university dollars away from industrial agriculture and toward just, sustainable food enterprises.
See http://www.realfoodchallenge.org/fellowship for information. I merely pass this along and have no further information.

Teaching Assistant Position, University of Washington

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“Food and the Environment” C ENV 110 is looking for two teaching assistants for Autumn Quarter 2014, 9/16/2014 – 12/15/2014. 

This course will use food production and consumption as an introduction to many of the elements of environmental science including nutrient cycles, population growth, food webs, water supply and demand, impact of exploitation on natural populations, land transformation, energy consumption and its impact on climate. Food is produced in a variety of ways; crops are grown, animals are fed on crops and or grazed, fish are caught in the ocean and fresh water, and fish are raised in aquaculture. Each method of food production impacts the environment in many ways through transformation of habitats, consumption of energy and release of CO2, pollution of waterways, soil erosion, and reduction in biodiversity.  Understanding how food production affects and shapes the environment can help us make choices about what kinds of food we eat, but also can provide a window for learning about the basics of environmental science.

TA Responsibilities: The TA will be responsible for approximately 20 hours of work per week related to the course.   The primary duties of the TA will be: grading homework and exams and leading three discussion sections. There will be additional course-specific duties as required by the instructor, which may include helping managing electronic resources, meeting with students, and creating formally or informally a positive learning environment for students.  

Must have academic standing as a graduate student. 

Applicants should submit: (1) Current CV/resume; (2) Two references (name, title, phone, email) familiar with your teaching abilities; (3) Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages worth of text, stating what strengths you would bring to serving as a teaching assistant in an interdisciplinary, introductory environmental science course, as well as your strengths and background relevant to the specific activities outlined in the position and course description. Application review begins immediately.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For priority consideration, apply by March 3, 2014. Notification by April 4, 2014

**Apply online via UWHIRES

Seattle Greendrinks

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Seattle Environmental Community: 

We are exploring some exciting ways to change up Seattle Greendrinks for 2014 and beyond – and we want your opinions! Join us for a unique January Greendrinks, at which we will be seeking to understand what the Greendrinks community – YOU! – want and need from Greendrinks going forward. Bring your ideas (and your mugs!) and help us make Greendrinks that much better for our community going forward.

To attend the January Greendrinks, please click here and RSVP; information about the venue will be emailed to you the day before the event. 

Next Greendrinks: Next Tuesday, 5:30pm
Location: by RSVP
Purpose: to gain understanding of what the Greendrinks community wants and needs, to make a better series of events going forward! 
Green Lunches! January 17th
On the Friday after Greendrinks, grab lunch with up to five other fellow Greendrinkers at our monthly Green Lunch. You select the time & venue, but Greendrinks selects your companions! Click here to sign up by Wednesday, December 15th.
Sustainable Seattle’s Sustainability Leadership Awards Ceremony: Friday, Jan 31 at MOHAI 
Sustainable Seattle is excited to announce the finalists in this year’s Sustainability Leadership Awards! Teams of independent judges selected the Top 3 organizations and businesses in six categories. 

Learn more about the outstanding nominees here, and meet the judges.

On January 31, celebrate with these nominees and Seattle’s sustainability community at MOHAI and learn the winners in each category.
Bloom 9: Thurs, Feb 20 @ 1927 Events

Bloom Seattle is a quarterly-ish evening of short talks on innovations in sustainability.  Last time, we talked eating bugs, impact investing, digital storytelling, sustainable architecture & a lot more. Check our website & follow us on Twitter for speaker announcements.

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You’re Invited to:

The PoE Holiday Party!
When: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 5:30 PM
Where: PoE Commons, Wallace Hall, Suite 012
We hope you can join us to celebrate the holidays, the end of the quarter, and the end of the Autumn 2013 Capstone Symposium with PoE faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The event is a potluck, so please bring a dish, snacks, or treats to share. PoE will provide drinks (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks) and utensils. This event is kid-friendly, so please bring family members of all ages.
Feeling festive? Come wearing your ugliest (or is that best?) holiday sweater.
Awards from the Capstone Symposium will be announced, and there may even some live holiday music.
RSVP is managed through a Facebook event, so please let us know if you will be attending. Click here:

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“Buoy meets grill: Join us for happy hour and a chat on sustainable seafood and ocean conservation. 

Need an extra lure? Your first drink is on us!

Come get schooled with author and Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless and sustainable sushi chef Hajime Sato for happy hour. Grist’s very own Greg Hanscom will navigate a stirring discussion on how wild seafood might be the key to a sustainable future for our oceans and our dinner plates. You’ll have a chance to reel in cool prizes, check out Andrew’s new book The Perfect Protein, and did we mention we’ll buy your first drink?**”

[event]: PoE Alum Potluck Presentation about 5 months in South America

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When: 6:00 PM, June 20, 2013
Where: Trap Studios – 6346 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

Ever wonder what it would be like to spend 5 months travelling a continent?
 
Tye (a UW environmental studies alumn) and Tyler will be doing a presentation on vagabonding in South America and our experience within the country.
 
We will be providing a few of our favorite dishes from various countries, but invite everyone to bring their own dishes and drinks OR one of the suggestions from the list below.
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We will be bringing Chipa (Paraguay) and fried plantain (Guianas and Brazil) as well as some non-alcoholic drinks.
 
The Trap is located in Georgetown, Seattle. You can get there either by taking 99 south to South Michigan Street and taking a right at the Arby’s, or taking I-5 to exit 182 (Albro), following S Albro Pl to Michigan street and taking a left at the Arby’s.
Trap Studios- 6346 6th Ave. S Seattle, Washington 98108
 
Please RSVP to tyerogerson@yahoo.com and let everyone here know what dish you are making if you are bringing one.
 
Empanadas (Chicken, beef, tuna, heart of palm, cheese)
Huge all over South America, best were in Brazil in my opinion.
http://latinfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsnacks/tp/empanadas.htm
Roti (Indian bread, goes good with curry, chicken or rice)
Huge in the Caribbean countries of the Guianas.
http://www.divinetaste.com/archives/how-to-make-basic-rotichapatiparatha-indian-flatbreads/
Curry (Green, red, potato, mango)
Again, big in the Caribbean countries of the Guianas, goes well with Roti, white and brown rice and chicken.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Great-Curry
Fried Chicken
Big all over, chicken is almost staple food. Pollos YAAAAA!!!!!
Nuf Said
Quinoa
Big in Bolivia, one of its main exports.
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/basic-quinoa.php
Salchipapas (hot dogs and french fries)
Big in Peru, super simple but very good. Served with ketchup, mustard and mayo usually, but open to an American touch.
http://perudelights.com/salchipapas/
Choripan (South American mini sausage with chimichurri)
Big in southern countries of South America and Peru.
http://www.sausageobsession.com/2011/01/choripan-chimichurri-argentina/
Arepa (Cheese and cornbread)
Big in Columbia and Venezuela. Aint nothin wrong with cornbread.
http://venezuelanfoodanddrinks.blogspot.com/2008/09/recipe-how-to-make-arepas.html
Ceviche (Seafood soup)
Big in Peru and Columbia, a bit challenging to make right.
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/ceviche/

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Greetings Lettuce Link friends, volunteers and community supporters! 

We’re Hiring!

Michelle Bates-Benetua, Lettuce Link Program Manager, recently announced that she will be moving on from Lettuce Link. Read Michelle’s thoughts and please share the job posting widely. 

We’re also hiring an AmeriCorps member for 2013-2014. This job is a great fit if you’re passionate about farming, food security, and garden education. 

Lately we’ve been:

  • Harvesting 400 pounds of produce for local food banks at Marra Farm and the Seattle Community Farm with the help of over 445 volunteers
  • Teaching gardening and nutrition at Marra Farm each week to over 150 studentsfrom Concord International Elementary School
  • Facilitating kid-led cooking workshops at Concord International Elementary
  • Providing seeds and starts to over 1037 food bank clients in April, allowing people to grow their own food to feed their families
  • Coordinating the delivery of over 4200 plant starts to giving gardens from the volunteer-led Wallingford and Ballard Greenhouses
  • Cheering the launch of the Seattle Giving Garden Network website. Register your giving garden on the map! 

Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Events

June 25, 6pm
Lettuce Link Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Current, former, and future volunteers welcome! Be inspired by Sue McGann’s beautiful backyard garden in NE Seattle. Contact Robin for the address and to RSVP. 

Wishing you a May of spinach and flowering pea vines,

The Lettuce Link staff ~
Michelle, Sue, Scott, Robin, Amelia, Mariah, and Mandy

Our spring intern Mollycooks herbed-tofu tacosat Marra Farm with second graders!

We’re hiring! Please share widely the announcements about the open Lettuce Link Program Managerand Apple Corps AmeriCorps member positions.
Pete Lawrence of the Queen Anne P-Patch Giving Garden explains why he believes in growing and giving. 

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The United Way of King County is offering a full time summer position for students with an interest in food security issues. 

99,000 low-income children and teenagers in King County count on free or discounted meals during the school year, but less than 10% access free meals during the summer. By working with the One Million Meals Campaign, you can work to end childhood hunger and develop professional skills by working on outreach, planning and implementation for free summer meals programs for low-income kids!

The position is from June 18th to August 26th, including training. This is a full time position, but hours will be flexible depending on site. If you are unable to work 40 hours per week, but are still interested in the campaign, contact the part-time One Million Meals Campaign Intern position at basicneeds@uwkc.org

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to basicneeds@uwkc.org. Cover letter should include previous experience, any speacial skills to share with children (dance, football, etc.), and leadership experience. Also indicate preference (Federal Way, Des Moines, South Seattle, Seatac, Renton, North Seattle, Central Seattle). Living allowance of $1069/month, as well as Segal Americorps Education award ($1,174.60 upon completion of service term) OR post-service cash stipend ($125/month). Bus pass and training provided.

Priority deadlines is May 3rd. Apply and find more information at http://volunteerinternjob.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/one-million-meals-campaign/

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A Humble Feast is a student-run “pop-up” restaurant in the Husky Den kitchen intended as an experimental laboratory for cooking whole-food affordable meals on a student budget as well as for farm-to-school food sourcing. It is sponsored by the UW Student Food Coop and will source produce from the UW Student Farm. Come join the fun!

Purchase at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374274