[funding]: College of the Environment Student Travel and Meeting Fund

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The College of the Environment (CoEnv) supports undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in furthering their careers, and in particular in connecting students to networking opportunities afforded by the presentation of their original work in meeting venues.  CoEnv supports two types of student attendance at meetings:

  • Individual Travel to Meetings:
    Maximums of $500 for North American travel and $750 for international travel; one per student per degree career; we anticipate making about 15 awards annually. The award amounts are modest to enable CoEnv to provide funding to a greater number of students. Students are expected to seek and receive funding from other sources, and students who do so will receive funding priority.
  • Student-Organized Meetings:
    Maximum of $1,500 or 20% of total expenditures, whichever is smaller; one per organization annually; maximum of 4 awards given out annually.

Check out the link for more information.

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What are you doing this summer? Nourish International at the University of Washington offers students the opportunity to intern with community-based development organizations around the world. Nourish connects students with an interest in development and relevant skills to our partner organizations to further develop and implement community-driven projects for 5 weeks between July and September 2014. This summer, Nourish UW will be going to Uganda to partner with the Rural Health Care Foundation (RHCF). Nourish members will be working alongside community volunteers to build clean water systems that will directly impact over 1,500 rural peoples. 

Applications are now available to be part of the team! Please email nourish@uw.edu for more information and for the application. If you are interested in finding out more about the organization and what we do on campus, please come to the weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30 in THO 231. Anyone is welcome!

Nourish International is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for students to make long-lasting, global impacts within developing regions around the world. Nourish creates partnerships between University chapters and communities abroad in an effort to foster strong relationships, implement sustainable development, and eradicate poverty. All Nourish internship opportunities will offer you skills in project development, management, and implementation; team coordination and communication; cross-cultural collaboration; and grassroots development.

 

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Look exciting? Are you passionate about global development and sustainable entrepreneurship? Do you want to be part of an international project just like this? Join the UW Chapter of Nourish International!!

Nourish International is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for students to make long-lasting, global impacts within developing regions around the world. Nourish creates partnerships between university chapters and communities abroad in effort to foster strong relationships, implement sustainable development, and eradicate poverty.

Come stop by the final information sessions to find out more about the organization, available internships, the potential to complete a project abroad, and more!

Dates: Wednesday, October 23rd

Time: 6:00PM

Place: Foster Library, study room #9

For more information, email nourish@uw.edu

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The College of the Environment (CoEnv) supports undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in furthering their careers, and in particular in connecting students to networking opportunities afforded by the presentation of their original work in meeting venues.  CoEnv supports two types of student attendance at meetings:

  • Individual Travel to Meetings:
    Maximums of $500 for North American travel and $750 for international travel; one per student per degree career; we anticipate making about 15 awards annually. The award amounts are modest to enable CoEnv to provide funding to a greater number of students. Students are expected to seek and receive funding from other sources, and students who do so will receive funding priority.
  • Student-Organized Meetings:
    Maximum of $1,500 or 20% of total expenditures, whichever is smaller; one per organization annually; maximum of 4 awards given out annually.

There are more outlets that fund student meeting attendance. To view all opportunities and applications, visit the College of the Environment’s page.

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Congratulations to 2013 Bonderman Travel Fellow (and Environmental Studies major) Stephanie Morriss! Want to learn more about this interesting award ($20,000 awards to, “…expose students to the intrinsic, often life-changing benefits of international travel”.)? Go to http://depts.washington.edu/bondermn/.

[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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Come visit the UW Study Abroad Fair 2012 to check out some of the upcoming programs and possible adventures!

October 17th @ Mary Gates Commons (MGH), 10:00AM – 2:00PM 

Also, make sure to look into the information sessions and events offered to students interested in study abroad scholarships. Global Opportunities will be hosting several events this autumn quarter, see the schedule below! Please feel free to email Sara Stubbs at goglobal@uw.edu or visit MGH171 (The Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity) for support with applications, feedback on personal statements, or to discuss funding options for study abroad.

Global Opportunities autumn quarter schedule:

Gilman Scholarship Info Session

9/27 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in MGH171 

GO! and Fritz Scholarships Info Sessions

10/9 from 3 – 4pm in MGH171

11/2 from 12 – 1pm in MGH171

  • For Pell Grant or Husky Promise-eligible students AND declared social science and humanities majors studying abroad in winter or spring 2013 – deadline November 8th
  •   goglobal.uw.edu
  • Check out a flyer

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Info Sessions

11/14 from 4 – 5pm in MGH171

1/15 from 2:30 – 3:30pm in MGH171


Study Abroad Meet & Greet

10/24 from 5 – 6pm in MGH171

  • GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be around to talk with other students about their experiences and answer questions.  All are welcome – delicious international snacks will be served and Wo’ Pop will be playing!
  • Check out the flyer

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Food First Delegation Explores Oaxaca’s Vibrant Food and Agricultural Heritage

TOUR DATE: December 22 – 30, 2012
REGISTER BY: September 22 2012 

“Sin maíz, no hay país!” (“Without corn, we have no country!”) is a popular battle cry in Oaxaca, Mexico. As the cornerstone of Mesoamerican agriculture and diet, corn or “maize” is at the heart of the ongoing struggle for food sovereignty in Mexico. This December, Food Sovereignty Tours offers the public an opportunity to explore current food issues in this diverse region of Mexico first-hand as part of a guided delegation.

More information here and here

Tour registration is open to the public. To learn more, visit the Food Sovereignty Tours website: 

http://www.foodsovereigntytours.org/international-tours/oaxaca.