Monday, November 25, 2013
Gendered Planet: Ethics, Ecology, and Equity -- Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals
Students, Faculty, Staff, Community Activists!
We invite your participation in the 38th Wisconsin Women's Studies and 9th LGBTQ Conference as it expands to represent a broader Midwestern participation.
Wisconsin and Midwest
Women’s, Gender, and LGBTQ
Studies Conference
October 17-19, 2014
University Center
UW-River Falls
Seeking proposals on the broadly defined theme of
'Gendered Planet: Ethics, Ecology, and Equity' from across the disciplines addressing research, scholarship, program development, pedagogy, curriculum, creative work and/or community activism in the fields of Ecofeminism, Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Studies, and Sexuality Studies, especially as they as they intersect with such areas as: Ethnic Studies, Disability Studies, International Studies, Poverty Studies, Peace Studies, and Environmental and/or Sustainability Studies, and other inter-disciplines.
Participants are encouraged to draw upon the range
of perspectives on gender and social justice to examine the present and future for our planet. Considering intersections of issues that include (but are not limited to) human oppression, animal exploitation, ecological degradation,
as we promote ethical responses, solutions, and mindful decisions that create greater equity and sustainability for our humanity, animals, and earth.
http://www.womensstudiesconsortium.org/
Co-sponsors: Alverno College, Beloit College, Marquette University, St. Norbert College, Winona State University, the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies, the UW-River Falls Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and the University of Wisconsin Women’s Studies Consortium made up of the 14 Women’s and Gender Studies Programs and Departments in the UW System, the Office of the Women’s Studies Librarian and the Women & Science Program
Friday, November 22, 2013
Student Career Success
Internship Opportunities with Midwest Groundcovers
Midwest Groundcovers Internship Programs!
Accepting applications for 2014 Internships.
Midwest Groundcovers offers an opportunity for students to experience working in several departments and locations of Midwest Groundcovers.
Customer Service/Marketing Intern
Landscape Intern – St. Charles, IllinoisThe intern will learn a variety of different aspects of marketing, including creating company promotional materials, assisting with imaging projects, learning and maintaining the plant database. The intern will capture plant and other images as directed by the Marketing department. The student will also perform various activities and learn the inner workings of our Customer Service department and spend some time in our Retail Yard. The intern will be doing “hands on” work involving display gardens at the main office and leading the landscape crew on various projects.
Production Intern (Michigan)
The intern will experience aspects of plant propagation including cutting, sticking, misting, and drenching. Additional work experiences may include inventory assistance, record keeping, cultural care, pruning, spacing, aiding in fertilization of plants, tracking degree days, disease and pest identificatio and production scheduling insight.
Production Intern (Illinois)The intern will experience aspects of plant propagation including cutting, sticking, misting, and drenching. Additional work experiences may include inventory, record keeping, cultural care, pruning, spacing, tracking degree days, and production scheduling insight.
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Midwest Trading Horticultural Soils Internship
Accepting applications for 2014 Internships.
Over the course of this internship work will be done in the Center for Horticultural Soils Testing and Research running laboratory analysis and collecting data for Soil, Soilless media and their components. This includes Nursery, Greenhouse, Landscape, Green Roof, Bioswale, and other engineered blends. Additionally a research project will be conducted and presented at the conclusion of the internship. This internship involves some physically demanding work in a variety of environments and weather. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel preferred with ability to work independently with attention to detail. This is an opportunity to learn and experience the brown side of the green industry.
There are opportunities for full-time and/or part-time internships lasting from 3-6 months during the spring and summer.
Our goal is to provide a multifaceted and meaningful opportunity for students to experience the day-to-day operations in specified focused work areas.
ALL INTERNS have the opportunity to attend educational and social events such as trade shows, seminars, in house training and our company picnic. The intern program features an initial goal setting plan at the start of the internship with a review of the program and goal achievement at the conclusion of the program. |
http://www.midwestgroundcovers.com/careers/careers.asp
Get your Wildfire Management Certification
Note to wildland firefighter personnel taking a course to fulfill NWCG training requirements:
The NWCG will only acknowledge completion of these courses by those who are affiliated with an NWCG member agency (through direct membership or agreement) or a member of a fire department. To receive credit from the NWCG for completing these courses, do not attempt this training unless you have been directed to do so by a wildland fire agency or fire department, and you are working with a course administrator.
The NWCG will only acknowledge completion of these courses by those who are affiliated with an NWCG member agency (through direct membership or agreement) or a member of a fire department. To receive credit from the NWCG for completing these courses, do not attempt this training unless you have been directed to do so by a wildland fire agency or fire department, and you are working with a course administrator.
A course administrator is a person responsible for guiding a student through a self-paced course (computer based or paper based). Course administrators must meet qualifications set forth in the Field Manager’s Course Guide for each particular course; have general administrative knowledge of testing, certificates of completion and qualification system of record for the agency or agencies involved; and must be available in person, by phone, or by email to assist the student during the completion of the course.
To obtain a course administrator, Federal and State government employees must go through their agency or state fire training staff. If you are part of a local government agency please contact your State Forestry office to request their "sponsorship" for NWCG training. Contract employees must go through their company.
All students are encouraged to keep their NWCG online course certificates as proof of successful completion.
'I' Incident Command System
I-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (2006)
I-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (2006)
'S' Suppression
S-110 Basic Wildland Suppression Orientation (2003)
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (2006)
S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management (2011)
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (2010)
S-110 Basic Wildland Suppression Orientation (2003)
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (2006)
S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management (2011)
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (2010)
Other
Firefighter Math
Note: this program may not display correctly in "IE8 Compatibility View", please switch your IE browser mode to "Internet Explorer 8" for the best display.
Investigating Railroad Caused Wildfires
- Note: The audio on a few screens may not play the beginning of the narration. Please review the "Notes Tab" for missed audio.
Firefighter Math
Note: this program may not display correctly in "IE8 Compatibility View", please switch your IE browser mode to "Internet Explorer 8" for the best display.
Investigating Railroad Caused Wildfires
- Note: The audio on a few screens may not play the beginning of the narration. Please review the "Notes Tab" for missed audio.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
NIU Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 16 – 22, 2013
Northern Illinois University students and faculty/staff groups are teaming up with community and student organizations to present a week of events in recognition of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW)! Each year, one week before Thanksgiving, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co-sponsor National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week.
The goal of HHAW is to educate NIU students about hunger and homelessness in our local,national, and global community while introducing them to the variety of ways they can help end hunger. During this week, hundreds of universities, colleges, high schools, and community and religious groups held Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week activities, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Contact communityservice@niu.edu if you have any questions about HHAW 2013.
Schedule of Events
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Friday, November 8, 2013
Summer Environmental Internships at SERC
Summer Environmental Internships at SERC
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate, recent graduates (less than 12 months of start date) and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.
SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12 -16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.
Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of a registration form, transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) system at: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
For more information please visit our web site: http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/internships.aspx
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply
Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training & Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD. 21037
443-482-2217
gustafsond@si.edu
Spring Classes Available Online
This spring semester there are online courses that you might be able to use towards your degree in ENVS. Please contact Melissa Lenczewski if you have questions about how this might substitute into your courses. Contact the home department if you are having problems registering for these courses.
BIOS 442 Evolution and the Creationist Challenge section YE1
GEOG 256 Mapping/Fundamentals of Mapping section YE1
GEOG 303 Water Resources and the Environment section YE1
GEOG 306 Severe and Hazardous Weather section YE1
GEOG 359 Intro to GIS section YE1
GEOL 425 Engineering Geology
POLS 307 The U.S. Congress section YE1
BIOS 442 Evolution and the Creationist Challenge section YE1
GEOG 256 Mapping/Fundamentals of Mapping section YE1
GEOG 303 Water Resources and the Environment section YE1
GEOG 306 Severe and Hazardous Weather section YE1
GEOG 359 Intro to GIS section YE1
GEOL 425 Engineering Geology
POLS 307 The U.S. Congress section YE1
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Leadership Academy Workshop
The last Leadership Academy workshop of the semester entitled "Becoming a Servant
Leader" is November 12th. This program will be presented by Student Involvement & Leadership
Development's Assistant Director for Community Service Destiny McDonald and
Graduate Assistant for Community Service Elizabeth
McAllister.
Please
feel free to attend this workshop and/or spread the word about this very
informative leadership opportunity with students you work with. Below are the
logistics for this workshop:
Tuesday,
November 12th, 2013
Workshop
Title: Becoming a Servant Leader
3:00
p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (students only have to attend one of these
sessions)
Campus Life Building, Room 100
If
you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Leadership Academy,
please visit the website at http://www.niu.edu/studentinvolvement/leadership/academy.shtml or
contact Kelli Bradley at kbradley3@niu.edu or her graduate assistant
Brandon Hunter at bhunter1@niu.edu.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Internship: Sierra Club
Care about the environment? Public health? Building a clean energy economy?
Want to gain skills and experience in community organizing and advocacy?
The
Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest environmental
organization. The Sierra Club's Illinois Chapter is seeking interns to
help promote renewable energy in Boone County.
Requirements:
-Excellent communication skills
-Strong work ethic
-Enthusiasm to learn new skills
-Commitment to the environment, public health, and building a clean energy economy
Interns must be able to transport themselves to and from Boone County
Expectations:
Interns
will collaborate with Sierra Club staff and Boone County citizens to
build public support for renewable energy in Boone County. Interns are
expected to commit 5-15 hours per week depending on availability.
Internships are unpaid, but course credit may be available.
Interested in learning more? Fill out our general interest form and we’ll be in touch with more details.
Questions? Contact Caroline Wooten. Caroline.wooten@
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Caroline Wooten. Caroline.wooten@
Monday, November 4, 2013
Study Abroad
This summer there are 3 opportunities for ENVS students to take a Study
Aboard opportunity and have it count towards your ENVS degree program. I have
attached flyers for the 3 programs. If you want more information on any of
them, please contact the faculty member or Melissa Lenczewski.
Indonesia- Global Health June 1-21, 2013 with NIU ENVS professor Tomoyuki
Shibata
Madagascar- Biodiversity, Extinction and Conservation May 31-June 29 with
NIU ENVS professor Mitch Irwin
Mexico- Earth Friendly Technologies ($1500+ airfare) July 2-19 linked with
NIU ENVS professor Melissa Lenczewski
You can also see the Study Aboard office for more information. The cost
for the Indonesia and Madagascar trips are not set yet. Study Aboard does have
scholarship opportunities and ways to pay for them.
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