Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
The Ripple Effect: What We Can Learn From The Flint Water Crisis
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Could Illinois towns experience the frightening problems with lead-polluted water that occurred in Flint, Michigan? How can similar health risks be detected or prevented?
Dr. Melissa Lenczewski will discuss water quality, how contaminants get into our drinking water and how they are removed. Dr. Eric Zeemering will discuss the roles and responsibilities of local governments in solving environmental problems. Join us for breakfast at our beautiful Lorado Taft campus to learn the mechanisms that exist for reducing or averting these disasters.
9:00-11:00 AM Talks by the experts and Q & A during breakfast
11:00 AM-12:00 Noon – Tour of Lorado Taft campus
11:00 AM-12:00 Noon – Tour of Lorado Taft campus
Since Lorado Taft is not a restaurant, we will need to give them a heads up about the number of persons planning to attend. A buffet breakfast with Lorado Taft’s famous cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase for $10. Please email jdymond@niu.edu or call me at 779-777-7713 to let Judy know if you plan to attend.
The event itself is FREE and open to the public. It is not required to purchase breakfast.
Seeking applications for Undergraduate Research Assistant position
URA
will process materials collected through anthropological field research
regarding alternative agriculture in northern Illinois. Applicants must be
detail-oriented and self-motivated workers. The URA will work up to 10 hours
per week for the fall semester (possible extension to spring semester, pending
performance). Ideal candidates would also have interest in agriculture,
ethnography, and/or environmental sustainability.
For
more information, contact Dr. McKee at ekmckee@niu.edu. To
apply, send a CV and explanation of interest to Dr. McKee.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Vote for The Community First Award Finalists 2016
To vote for the Community First Award Finalists 2016 please visit: This Website and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.  |
DeKalb County Community Gardens
Provides access to local, sustainably-grown organic vegetables for people in need, and offers unique agriculturally centered training and educational opportunity for the homeless and individuals with special needs.
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TAILS Humane Society
Finds homes for more than 2,000 animals a year, serves at-risk youth in the community, provides food for pets of Meals on Wheels clients and provides temporary shelter for pets of individuals experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
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Mutual Ground
Provides free education, awareness and life-changing services that empower individuals, families and the community to end the cycles of domestic sexual abuse.
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Hope Haven
Serves 90 individuals per night, many of whom are chronically homeless or disabled through temporary, transitional and permanent housing.
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Voluntary Action Center
Provides 260,000 rides and 170,000 meals to youth, families and seniors in need.
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Open Door
Serves 130 adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities by providing housing, workforce training and education, medical care and social and outreach activities.
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Pioneer Center for Human Services
Provides direct care and services to more than 2,400 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those experiencing homelessness.
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Egyptian Theatre
Hosts events for more than 25 non-profits, and attracts more than 30,000 people to events throughout the year.
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Adult & Child Rehabilitation Center for McHenry County
Provides physical, speech and occupational therapy to nearly 300 individuals, many of whom are economically disadvantaged.
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Youth Service Bureau of DeKalb County
Provides preventative and early intervention services for youth and families, regardless of ability to pay, including counseling, anger management and conflict resolution.
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Environmental Field Technicians Wanted
Environmental Field Technician for an environmental
consulting firm located in the west suburbs of Chicago. Company provides
comprehensive environmental consulting and testing services to a broad range of
industrial and commercial clients.
Great career opportunity with a well-established,
industry-leading company. Founded in 1976, our client is privately held, and
serves a variety of different industries for air emissions testing,
environmental site assessments, EH&S services, and more. Promotes from
within based on performance, not tenure.
Job Duties:
Candidates will be performing air emissions testing at a
variety of different client sites. This includes operating high precision gas
meters and analysis equipment. Once air samples are collected, candidates will
analyze the samples and take notes for detailed reports. Most of the clients
are heavy industrial, refinery, manufacturing and power plants.
Requirements:
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Bachelor in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
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Eagerness
to learn environmental industry and grow within the company.
We have four immediate openings!
Contact:
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