UW Farm takes on the Burke Gilman Trail

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Beginning this week (Friday, August 29), the UW Farm will be partnering with UW Transportation Services to set up a weekly farm stand on the Burke Gilman trail on Fridays 3-5:30pm.

The stand will be located just across the trail from the Husky Grind at the Mercer Court apartments. 

Get your fill of fresh, hyper-local lettuce, kale, chard, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, beets, zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, turnips, radishes, beans, tomatillos, herbs (parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, lavender), mustard, garlic and more!

The UW Farm is a campus center for the practice and study of urban agriculture and sustainability. It is an educational, community-oriented resource for people who want to learn about building productive and sustainable urban landscapes. All proceeds go towards sustainable farming education and student development. Stop by and support us!

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PoE Student Experiences: Carter Case

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Ever wonder what PoE students are up to? This spring break, PoE senior Carter Case chased the warm weather south for sunny Phoenix, Arizona. But this wasn’t your average vacation. Carter was one of 1000 students from around the world to attend Clinton Global Initiative University 2014, a weekend-long series of talks and networking events that promotes civic action and collaboration between young people to take on the world’s biggest challenges. With fellow UW senior Sarra Tekola, his social venture was to create an organization that would bring climate change education to conservative communities in an attempt to bridge the voting gap on environmental legislation. While at CGIU, Carter heard inspiring messages from Bill and Hilary Clinton, as well as advice from business and non-profit leaders on how to effect change in the environmental field. He also used his PoE education to challenge unfounded claims, and kept a critical yet cautiously optimistic eye on each political figure. This is just one more example of a PoE student applying his/her degree to the world in a meaningful way, and a reminder that with passion and perseverance, change is more than just a dream!

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Location: Wallace Hall Commons, 1st floor (Corner of Brooklyn & Pacific)
When: Thursday, March 6th 11am-12pm, Presentation including time for Q&A, followed by light, casual reception
Come hear students present findings from their research and pilot projects to promote renewable energy at UW as part of our Climate Action strategy. Topics include:
  • Promoting conservation in the dorms using real-time electricity consumption data,
  • Evaluating the feasibility of future solar projects on and off-campus,
  • Evaluating the overall feasibility of diverse renewable energy options to power UW’s campus,
  • Human generated electricity on bicycles, and
  • Education and outreach to broader campus.

Questions About Capstone Projects?

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When: Monday, Feb 3, 12:30PM-1:30PM in the PoE Commons.
About The Session: An overview of Capstone requirements and options, meet current/former Capstoners as well! 
It will be “everything they ever wanted to know about Capstone but were afraid to ask”.
Questions you can expect to be answered:
Can I do my Capstone as a study abroad?
How should I prepare for my Capstone?
Can I choose where/when I do my Capstone?
Can I get paid to do my internship?
What sort of internship can I expect?

These questions and many more will be answered!

Interested in Teaching? Love Environmental Studies?

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POSITION DETAILS:

Program on the Environment seeks two enthusiastic undergraduate students to work as peer TAs in Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. This is an exceptional opportunity!  Peer TAs are mentored by faculty, lead their own discussion section, get great teaching experience, and earn credit towards their degree. This opportunity is especially valuable for students interested in environmental education or applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you are responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and leading one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparing for your discussion section, evaluating student work and providing extra help when needed.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (5 credits of ENVIR 489, ungraded). 

  • Course Instructors:  Kristi Straus (PoE) and Yen-Chu Weng (PoE)
  • Lecture Schedule:MWF 9:30-10:20
  • Discussion Sections: T or TH, various times

APPLICATION LOGISTICS:

To apply, please submit the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
  3. Brief statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):
    1. Why are you interested in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
    2. What unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
    3. How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Positions are open until filled. All applications submitted by Tuesday, February 11th  at 5:00 PM will receive full consideration.

*Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion or current registration in either BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology or Environmental Pedagogy (an ENVIR 495)
  2. Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
  3. Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
  4. At least Junior level standing

**Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:

  • Policy and Decision-making perspectives
  • Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)