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Environmental Excellence Fund Established

PoE is delighted to announce the creation of the Mona and Donald Secord Environmental Excellence Fund Seattle. The Fund, established with a generous gift from the estate of Mona Secord, mother of former PoE director, David Secord, will provide support for a broad range of PoE activities.

Dave’s commitment to interdisciplinary environmental education and to students has never wavered, even after he left the UW for the world of philanthropy. The newly-named Director of Strategic Programs for Tides Canada, Dave develops large-scale philanthropic initiatives aimed at creating a healthier planet and a more just Canadian society. He and his wife Amy live in Vancouver, B.C.  Mona Secord was a long-time educator in her own right and, through the work of her son Dave, developed a deep appreciation for the importance of environmental education. This gift is a wonderful expression of the family’s dedication to students and to learning.  

All of us at PoE would like to thank the Secord Family for truly making a difference in the lives of students pursuing environmental education at the University of Washington. 

 

PoE has moved to John M. Wallace Hall (ACC)

PoE has moved!  Please visit us in our new space at 3737 Brooklyn Avenue NE (Suite 12). Students – there are great meeting and work areas for you to use in the new space.  We are committed to creating a home for PoE students and alumni that is a model of sustainability.  We would love to give you a tour and show you how we are working on that commitment.

Check out our Flickr Photostream for photos of the new space.