The Law School Fair!

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Happy November! Is going to Law School part of your plan? Don’t miss the annual Law School Fair, sponsored by The Career Center and the Pre-Law Society (PLS). Representatives of more than 70 law schools from across the country will be on the UW campus looking for potential new students-like you! At the Law School Fair, you can interact and talk to admissions staff, pick up brochures and applications, ask questions and learn more about the schools which interest you. You may make a lasting impression on a representative from the school of your dreams or discover that the perfect school for you is one that you hadn’t considered.

2014 UW LAW SCHOOL FAIR

When: Thursday, November 13th, 2014, 10-2pm

Where: HUB (South Ballroom)

Who: All are welcome!

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For a complete list of attending law schools, please visit: http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Law-Fair

Questions? Please email careerevents@uw.edu or call 206-543-0535

We hope to see you at the Law School Fair on November 13th

[graduate school]: Funded Graduate Assistantship for Semi-Aquatic Mammals, University of Illinois at Springfield

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Interested in graduate programs in Environmental Science? Megan Styles, former post-doc teaching fellow with PoE sent along this cool (funded) opportunity.

I am recruiting a MS-level graduate student in Environmental Science to study the occupancy and potential interactions among semi-aquatic mammals (e.g., muskrats and river otters) in a large wetland restoration complex in central Illinois.  The graduate assistantship will be available for two years with anAugust 16, 2014 start date.  The assistantship will provide tuition waiver, a stipend for the spring and fall semesters, summer income as a field technician, and research support.  The candidate must have the following qualifications:

  1.  Background in ecology.
  2.  Strong writing skills and quantitative skills.
  3.  Coursework in Geographic Information Systems and statistics.
  4.  Field experience with semi-aquatic mammals and GPS technology.
  5.  Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail.
  6.  Experience in or willingness to study occupancy estimation/modeling.

Interested students should email the following to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting attting1@uis.edu<mailto:tting1@uis.edu> as soon as possible.

  1.  Cover letter addressing background, extent of qualifications, and research interest.
  2.  Resume, including contact information for three references.
  3.  Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable).

Suitable candidates will be encouraged to submit a formal application to the graduate assistantship program.  Please do not hesitate to contact me attting1@uis.edu<mailto:tting1@uis.edu> if you have questions.

Tih-Fen Ting
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 206-7876
tting1@uis.edu<mailto:tting1@uis.edu>

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UW School of Law’s Minority Law Students Association (MLSA) is hosting a pre-law panel for UW undergraduates to learn about applying to the UW School of Law and the experiences of law school. Current students and the Assistant Director of Admissions will be there to share advice and also answer questions during a Q&A session. This will also be an opportunity for the undergraduates to reach out to the law students for future mentorship. Light refreshments provided!

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Date: April 29th

Time: 5:00- 6:00 pm

​Room: William Gates Hall room 127​

 

 

For specific questions about the event, please contact Ashley Brown,abrown08@uw.edu.

FOR STUDENTS: Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability Upcoming Webinars

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FOR STUDENTS: Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability Upcoming Webinars

Admissions Webinars
Online information sessions will be held on the second Thursday at 7pm and the second Saturday at 1pm, October through May. All attendees receive a $65 application fee waiver! 

No pre-registration is required. Join as a “guest” five minutes before at https://bard.adobeconnect.com/gpswebinar. 
Bookmark this page to access the information online anytime.

Bard Center for Environmental Policy 
Molly Williams MS ‘08, Assistant Director of Admission
Bard Center for Environmental Policy
845-758-7071 | mwilliam@bard.edu | www.bard.edu/cep

Contact Bard MBA in Sustainability 
Katie Van Sant MS ’07, Assistant Director of Admission
Bard MBA in Sustainability
845-758-7388 | kvansant@bard.edu | www.bard.edu/mba

[course] – Looking into Grad School? Check out GRDSCH 200!

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Are you thinking about graduate school?  What is the purpose of graduate school?  What are graduate schools looking for in an applicant?  How is it similar and different than applying to undergraduate programs?  Are you prepare to go to graduate school?  Sign up for the UW Graduate School’s GRDSCH 200: Preparing for Graduate Education!

GRDSCH 200 Preparing for Graduate Education (2)
Explores graduate education and its structure and organization. Students use interactive assignments, individual reflective work, and professional portfolio development to explore their preparation for graduate education, and develop strategies for pursing graduate school. Credit/no-credit only

http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/AUT2012/grad.html

[graduate school]: Master of Arts in Policy Studies, UWB

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Master of Arts in Policy Studies  

Program Highlights

  • Two-year, 60-credit Master of Arts degree emphasizing academic skills and practical application 
  • Evening classes offer scheduling flexibility for working professionals
  • Policy analysis at the intersection of public, private, and non-profit sectors
  • Ideal springboard for PhD programs
  • Cohort model builds academic and professional network
  • Low student-faculty ratio
  • Access to the UW Library system with dedicated policy librarian 
Still accepting applications for fall 2012   

Information Session

This 60-minute session will cover the educational focus, curriculum, career opportunities, faculty research, current student work, and the application process in our program. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get all the information you need.  

Tuesday, July 10, 6 – 7 pm Sign up 

Room UW1-103 

Directions     

More about Policy Studies  

The Policy Studies program explores the complex environment in which policies are made, including those at the intersection of public, private, and nonprofit sec­tors. As a Policy Studies student, you build the background knowledge and analytic skills that enable you to tackle contemporary policy challenges and bring positive change in local, regional, and global communities. Focus areas include human rights, labor, education, the environment, public health, and more. 

Prerequisites to admission: Statistics and Micro-economics

Complete information available: www.uwb.edu/policystudies.

We look forward to seeing you at the info session.

Sincerely,

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Andrew Brusletten, Manager

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Graduate Programs
University of Washington Bothell
18115 Campus Way NE | Box 358511
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
abrusletten@uwb.edu 
www.uwb.edu/policystudies
www.uwb.edu/culturalstudies
www.uwb.edu/mfa

Phone: 425 352 5427 | Fax: 425 352 3462

[Workshop]: Preparing for Grad School Applications

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Thinking about applying for grad school? The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards has you covered!


Preparing for Grad School Applications Workshop Series

Are you an undergrad planning to apply for grad school this fall? Make the application process less stressful–get a head start on your application materials now. OMSFA is offering a series of workshops to help you prepare four of the critical pieces of your application process: finding funding, writing a strong curriculum vitae and personal statement, and getting strong letters of recommendation. Please RSVP to attend any or all sessions of interest:

For more information, please visit exp.washington.edu/scholarships, or contact scholarq@uw.edu with questions.

[graduate school] – Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment Virtual Information Session

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Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment

Virtual Information Session

Monday, January 9, 2012
from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM eastern time zone

Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment is excited to announce an online Virtual Information Session for prospective students interested in the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) or Master of Forestry (MF) degree program. This is your opportunity learn about graduate opportunities in the environmental field from one of the Nation’s top environmental school.

So, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED, you canlearn more about how you can earn a prestigious Master of Environmental Management or Master of Forestry degree from Duke University all while in the comfort of your office or home.

Session will be held using tele- and web-conferencing technology. Details will be provided prior to the event

To register:

http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/news/online-virtual-session-2012?utm_source=click&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=hpannoucement_box

[event]: Environmental Graduate Programs: Joint Open House

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See below for a joint open house next week for some well-known environmental graduate programs.

On Tuesday, November 8th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at The
Westin Seattle, the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and
Environment, the University of California at Santa Barbara's Bren School of
Environmental Science & Management, Duke University's Nicholas School of
the Environment & Earth Sciences,  and Yale University's School of
Forestry and Environmental Studies will be hosting a Joint Information Session.
This event will be the perfect opportunity for students to learn
about graduate opportunities in the environmental field from the
Nation's top environmental schools. All four schools will make a brief
presentation and will be available to answer questions throughout the
gathering. All disciplines are welcome to attend.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at the following
link:
Joint Environmental Recruiting
Event with Duke University, UC- Santa Barbara Bren School, and Yale University
(click to RSVP)