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This quarter we have another exciting line-up of speakers, both students and faculty (see schedule below). So far we’ve already been treated to one excellent, philosophical talk by PoE Faculty Megan Styles on the use of historical family artifacts as an entry point into understanding environmental history.

This week we move onwards and downwards (into the mud of local estuaries, that is) with a presentation by PoE Capstone Advisor, Sean McDonald, about his own research on the “Conflict between scientists and social scientists in WA geoduck aquaculture.” Don’t miss what will surely be a fascinating talk on the legendary geoduck clam!

PoE Lunch meets every Thursday from 12:00-1:00 in PoE Commons, Wallace Hall. Everyone is welcome to join us. Bring your lunch. Bring a friend. Get academic credit if you want it. Treats provided by PoE. Our website is here: http://poelunch.tumblr.com/

Spring Quarter 2013 Speaker Schedule:

April 4, Megan Styles (PoE faculty), “Understanding environmental history through my family’s history and photos.”

April 11, Sean McDonald (PoE faculty), “Conflict between scientists and social scientists in WA geoduck aquaculture.”

April 18, Kiki Jenkins (SAFS faculty), “The intersection of art and environmental science.”

April 25, LuAnne Thompson (Program on Climate Change), “Global Health, Climate Change, and Kenya.”

May 2, Celese Spencer/Suzy Karl (UW Biology), “Environmental interpretation and why it’s important.”

May 9, Jane Dolliver (COASST), “What is COASST and what are some cool opportunities for you in COASST?”

May 16, Beth Wheat (PoE faculty), “My studies of fresh water shrimp in Costa Rica.”

May 23, Sophie Hart, “My experience with ‘social farming’ in correctional institutes, and why it’s important.”

May 30, Sarah Sanborn (PoE student), tbd

June 6, An Huynh (ESRM student), “My homestay with a Quechua family in the high Andes of Peru.”

If you would like to speak this quarter or in a future quarter, please email to timbillo@uw.edu. We’re especially hoping to get some undergraduates too—talk about a cool study abroad experience, or an internship, or any topic you’ve been thinking about. You can either show us some slides, or lead a discussion by posing thought-provoking questions, or both! You will get 45-50 minutes on the “stage” but you don’t need to take all of it!

Credit available: If you like, register for 1 credit towards your Perspectives and Experiences requirement.  SLN #20973  Course Name:  ENVIR 495

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The Carnation Farmers Market will celebrate its tenth year when it kicks off the season in the spring.  This Tuesday afternoon market has a focus on local food, hosting many farmers and food artisans from the Snoqualmie Valley.  This year, we have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to study statistics surrounding the market.  This internship will involve implementing and conducting customer counts and customer surveys using accepted methodologies to help assess various aspects of the Carnation Farmers Market.  The intern will be provided with training in these methodologies, and will assist in selecting appropriate survey questions.  Data collected will be used to evaluate new vendor selection, target advertising opportunities, identify new and desired activities at the market, and assess the value of the market within the local community.  The intern will work under the supervision of the market’s manager and will be a representative for the market during their internship.

Internship Duration

Though the Carnation Farmers Market will run from May 7th into November, the internship start and end dates are flexible.  The selected intern will be asked to make a minimum 10-week commitment, and can expect to work between 10 and 15 hours per week.  The intern will need to be available on Tuesdays to be present at the market.  Outside of working at the market on Tuesdays, the intern schedule is flexible, as much of the work will be completed remotely.  There is certainly a potential for extension of the internship length and/or a more intensive work schedule. 

Location

The Carnation Farmers Market is held at the corner of Bird Street and Stossel Avenue Northeast in Carnation, Washington.  You will need to provide your own transportation to the market itself.  The intern will also work remotely and independently to fulfill some of their responsibilities.

Children’s Program Intern at the Carnation Farmers Market

Responsibilities

·      Develop Children’s Program and activities for youth at the market

·      Take pictures at market

·      Run the “Kid’s Booth” on weeks when other youth organizations are absent from the market

·      Interact with market patrons and vendors

·      Help to set up and take down tables, pop-up tents, chairs, and displays

·      Help with cooking demonstrations, including preparation and clean up

·      Help to staff the market’s Information Booth

Desired Qualifications

·      Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the table

·      Enjoys working with children

·      Self-directed and able to work independently

·      Energetic and professional

·      Timely, reliable, and able to meet deadlines

·      Organized and attentive to detail

·      Clear and direct communicator

·      Receptive to guidance

·      Able to work and be outdoors, including lifting and carrying

Market Metrics Intern at the Carnation Farmers Market

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Responsibilities

·      Implement and conduct customer counts, and share results

·      Develop survey questions in conjunction with the market’s manager, conduct surveys at market, and analyze and share results in a written report

·      Interact with market patrons and vendors

·      Help to set up and take down tables, pop-up tents, chairs, and displays

·      Help to staff the market’s Information Booth

Desired Qualifications

·      Self-directed and able to work independently

·      Friendly and confident approaching visitors to the Carnation Farmers Market

·      Timely, reliable, and able to meet deadlines

·      Organized and attentive to detail

·      Clear and direct communicator

·      Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the table

·      Energetic and professional

·      Receptive to guidance

·      Able to work and be outdoors, including lifting and carrying

Outreach and Social Media Intern at the Carnation Farmers Market

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 Responsibilities

·      Write about news and updates at the market for our newsletter, and distribute this mailing electronically via Mail Chimp

·      Work with the market’s manager and the market’s cooking demonstration volunteers to identify seasonal recipes

·      Post a minimum of three times per week on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  Schedule, approach, topics, and voice will be developed in conjunction with the market’s manager

·      Take pictures at market

·      Engage with market patrons and vendors

·      Help to set up and take down tables, pop-up tents, chairs, and displays

·      Help with cooking demonstrations, including preparation and clean up

·      Help to staff the market’s Information Booth

·      Recruit more community members interested in our newsletter mailing list

Desired Qualifications

·      Clear, written communication

·      Interest in how social media can promote a business

·      Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the table

·      Self-directed and able to work independently

·      Energetic and professional

·      Timely, reliable, and able to meet deadlines

·      Organized and attentive to detail

·      Clear and direct communicator

·      Receptive to guidance

·      Able to work and be outdoors, including lifting and carrying

Applicants should send a letter of interest and their resume to Market Manager Melissa Borsting at carnationfarmersmarket@gmail.com by March 20, 2013.  Feel free to contact Melissa with any questions as well!

www.carnationfarmersmarket.org

PoE Lunch: Winter Quarter 2013, Tentative Schedule

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PoE Lunch: Winter Quarter 2013, Tentative Schedule

Did you know that PoE has a weekly ‘Brown Bag’ speaker series set up with a schedule of interesting talks and discussions for winter quarter? Did you know you can earn 1 additional credit for attending? Check out the tumblr for the course and make sure to join us for the first talk by PoE’s own Anne DeMelle about her trip to the Alberta Tar Sands.

poelunch:

PoE Lunch meets every Thursday from 12:30-1:30 in PoE Commons, Wallace Hall.

January 10th, Anne DeMelle (PoE faculty), “My trip to the Alberta Tar Sands.”

January 17th, open

If needed: Tim Billo (PoE faculty), “Exploring the landscapes of Patagonia.”

January 24th, Kristi Straus (PoE…

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Congratulations to PoE student Kiddy Emmanuel! A short film she produced for her capstone project with The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods won an award for The Next Fifty’s A Story Runs Through It neighborhood film project. 

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

[internship]: Seattle Tilth’s Garden Hotline Outreach and Information Intern

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Seattle Tilth’s Garden Hotline Outreach and Information Intern

Job Description

 

Brief Position Description

Provide support to the Garden Hotline educators for their outreach events and conduct the inventory and assist with maintenance of our internal WIKI information database.

 

Brief Description of the Program

The Garden Hotline’s mission is to educate the public on ways to reduce waste, conserve water and other natural resources and minimize the use of chemicals. We offer individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective and natural. We are funded by Seattle Public Utilities, the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the Saving Water Partnership.

 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but can be done for school credit.

 

Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is 6 hours per week for 5 months with flexible scheduling.

 

Work Site: Work takes place at our office in room 100 of the Good Shepherd Center at 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.

 

Supervisor: Garden Hotline Program Coordinator

 

Training Requirements:  Participate in Seattle Tilth volunteer orientation.  Learn about administrative systems of Seattle Tilth before working independently on projects. Learn about outreach needs the WIKI database before working independently.

 

Responsibilities

§  Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to determine work goals and evaluate progress

§  Organize and prepare outreach supplies for events

§  Create and prepare outreach materials for use in the field; could include laminating signs, developing educational poster boards and stuffing mailers with educational materials.

§  Inventory and catalog our WIKI database

§  Assist with updating information as needed and assigned

§  Complete tasks as assigned by supervisor

 

Required Qualifications: 

§  Excellent organization and communication skills.

§  Excellent written communication skills.

§  Previous experience working with WIKI sites a plus. 

§  Proficiency with email, internet and Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.

§  Ability to follow direction, be self-directed and also work well as a member of a team.

§  Enthusiasm for the mission of Seattle Tilth.

§  A strong interest in non-profit work and community service. 

§  Available weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

 

Benefits

§  Gain non-profit organization, administrative and educational program experience.

§  Develop professional contacts with Seattle Tilth staff and volunteers.

§  Contribute to the organic gardening, local food, educational and environmental fields.

§  Enjoy working with a team and accomplishing common goals.

 

 

Important Dates and Deadlines for the Outreach & Wiki Internship

  

§  4 month internship

§  Applications due Friday, August 3, 2012

 

Application Process: Please fill out an application on our website:http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/internships and email an introduction and resume to the Garden Hotline program coordinator, Laura Matter at lauramatter@seattletilth.org.

 

 

About Seattle Tilth

Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to inspiring and educating people to grow food organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.  Our programs include community learning gardens, youth garden programming, small farm business development training, our volunteer programs, classes and workshops, events, a children’s garden program, the Master Composter program and the Garden Hotline. www.seattletilth.org

[event] – Burke Museum Visit with SAGE!

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Burke Museum Visit!
When: Tuesday, February 28th at 3:30. Group may go to get coffee afterwards.
Where: At the Burke Museum on campus. 
What: The Burke Museum presents Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, a traveling exhibit that provides a place to gather and discuss 21st century food issues and ideas.
Who: SAGE will be hosting and anyone is invited to attend!
Other: Remember to bring your student ID card to get into the Burke Museum for free!

[event] – ‘The Future of Food’ Documentary Film Screening

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On Thursday, February 16, the Clowes Center for the Study of Conflict and Dialogue will screen The Future of Food, a documentary about the complex issues surrounding the massive changes happening in the food system today.  In the words of the film’s director, Deborah Koons Garcia,
“(t)his is a film that is not just watched, it’s used. It motivates people to take action, even if it’s just voting with their fork. The Future of Food has already helped influence policy. It’s exciting to think that the film could have a role in creating a healthier future for everyone.”
 
Our guest speaker will be Heather Day, Co-Founder of the Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ) and UW alumnus.  She will describe some of the work that CAGJ does to build local, sustainable food practices in Washington and around the world.  Questions from the audience are encouraged.
Thursday, February 16th at 2:30pm in UW’s Allen Auditorium.
 
The Future of Food is the second installment of the Clowes Center’s quarterly film/speaker series, “Rethinking Citizenship, Democracy and Activism: Local-Global Entanglements.”  Our spring quarter film will be 23rd and Union.  Directed by Rafael Flores, this docu-drama weaves real interviews with fictional characters to investigate the 2008 murder of Degene Berecha in the popular Seattle restaurant “Philadelphia Cheese-Steak”.  The film is an ADAPTED story, based on a range of stories by people acquainted with the victim and convicted murderer.  It is used as a vehicle to discuss gentrification and the tension between young African-American men, Ethiopian immigrants and gay couples in Seattle’s Central District.  Flores will be on hand after the screening for a discussion period.
Thursday, May 3 at 7:00pm in the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center.
 
For more information, please see our website: http://depts.washington.edu/clowes1/.
We look forward to seeing you at the screenings!

[event] Short Takes on What the World Eats

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Date: February 7th 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Neptune Theatre

                   

Join the Burke Museum at the Neptune Theatre for an evening of fast-paced food talks. Ten food experts from UW and beyond will have six minutes and 20 slides to present topics ranging from what humans ate 10,000 years ago and the power of women farmers to eating bugs and slugs.

Tickets: $5 at the door; $4 online at stgpresents.org (additional fees apply).

For a complete list of presenters visit our website or RSVP on Facebook.