Event: FeelGood hunger discussion, April 10th

Posted on April 8, 2013 by envs

Act Local, Think Global:
Dinner and panel discussion on the reality of hunger

Hunger is something that affects everyone around the world. Come chat with expert food and hunger activists Sara Wilson, Corin Blanchard, Teresa Mares, and Hunger Free Vermont on Wednesday April 10, 2013. These inspirational leaders specialize in various grassroots approaches and long term thinking that surround the issues of hunger. UVM students have joined this fight, and you can too!

Participate in discussions with activists and organizations that have committed to similar missions and goals as FeelGood. This event will provide a great opportunity to understand global and local hunger. These presentations will reveal the complexities surrounding hunger, ranging from gender inequality to grassroots mobilization.

You will leave this presentation with a holistic understanding of the root causes and solutions to hunger, as well as feel good about your role in getting involved.

FeelGood will provide a delicious, healthy and local meal with the purchase of your ticket.

Wednesday, April 10th from 6-8 pm

Silver Maple Ballroom (Davis Center, fourth floor)

Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for the community.

Purchase your ticket in advance at the FeelGood kiosk Tues, Wed, Fri from 11-3, or at the door.

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Jobs: Interpreter Position at Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation

Posted on April 8, 2013 by envs

The Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation, a Vermont land trust that recently established an interpretive center, is looking for staff members for the summer months (mid-June through August) on a seasonal appointment basis.  The Foundation is looking for recent graduate of the environmental studies, field naturalist, or other UVM programs who might be interested in applying for the position, as short-term as it is.  For more information take a look at the official announcement here: final DIC job announcement.

Applications will be evaluated as they arrive. Interviewing will begin around the 10 April 2013 deadline for submitting materials. Position starts in Williamstown on the 17 June 2013.

More information about WRLF is available on the website:  http://www.wrlf.org

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Internships: VBSR Intern Program

Posted on April 8, 2013 by envs

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility has posted listings for number of available internships for this summer. Check them out at: http://vbsr.org/intern_program/available_positions/

Positions range from PR and Marketing internships with Seventh Generation to Web Development internships with ArtsRiot. Plenty of options for any rising seniors looking for a good capstone internships this summer!

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Beyond UVM: Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College

Posted on April 8, 2013 by envs

Announcing the second annual Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College, a six week summer academic program designed for undergraduate students interested in sustainable agriculture and food studies. Please forward this email to anyone you know who might be interested in applying!

Overview: From June 3 to July 12, students, faculty, staff, and alumni will come together as a living and learning community at Hampshire College. Students will gain hands-on work experience with the guidance of the Hampshire College Farm Center staff, learn through inquiry-based projects mentored by faculty with a range of expertise, and acquire ownership of knowledge through independent research projects. The institute will follow food from its origin in the soil, through plant cultivation and animal management, address issues in public health and politics, and end up in the kitchen, breaking bread and assessing the character of the food we produce and eat. There will be numerous opportunities for community building through roundtable dinner discussions with local farmers and food producers, a weekly film series, and field trips to local farms emphasizing environmental and community sustainability.

Required costs to students include $3,100 for tuition and $400 for communal meals during program hours. Lodging is an additional $1,050 for students who wish to reside on campus.
Hampshire recommends 8 academic credits for completion of the 6-week program. Students are encouraged to check with their home institutions for credit equivalent.

Online Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

For more detailed information about the Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute, please visit the website: ffs.hampshire.edu. If you have any questions, please contact ffs@hampshire.edu.

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Beyond UVM: Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy at U of Illinois, Chicago

Posted on April 8, 2013 by envs
Announcing the 3rd annual
SUMMER INSTITUTE ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY
Hosted by the Energy Initiative at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Energy Policy Institute at Chicago (University of Chicago); Energy and Sustainability Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign); Initiative for Sustainability & Energy at Northwestern (Northwestern University); Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (Illinois Institute of Technology)

2013 Program Theme: Sustainable Transportation

The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week intensive workshop and lecture series geared towards individuals interested in the title subjects: sustainability and energy.  From August 5-16, a diverse body of participants will converge on the UIC campus and immerse itself in a broad spectrum of sustainability and energy related topics.  Issues presented will be of interest to scientists, economists, political scientists, urban planners, engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs.  Participants will engage these issues through interactive and interdisciplinary lectures and panel discussions, collaborative research projects that stress scientific innovation and entrepreneurship, networking opportunities with academics and professionals, and tours of sustainability and energy related sites in the Chicago area.  This experience leaves graduates of the Summer Institute with a firm foundation for future careers in sustainability and energy, and inspires them to lead the next generation as thoughtful and informed global citizens.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED.

Admission into the program is highly competitive. 60-80 participants will be accepted from a pool of national applicants.  Those accepted into the program can expect to receive financial support including transportation getting to and from Chicago, lodging during the duration of the program, and most meals.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US!
We invite you to learn more about the Summer Institute.
Visit us on the web at: http://sise.phy.uic.edu/

If you have any questions, please also feel free to contact me at this email address or my UIC affiliated.

Warmly,

This email is sent on behalf of

The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy

Thomas Aláan, Program Coordinator
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Post-Grad: Graduate Program Opportunity — the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard MBA in Sustainability

Posted on April 8, 2013 by envs

Graduate Program Opportunity — the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard  MBA in Sustainability

Bard College offers multiple degree options, great fellowships and project assistantships, and engaging dual degree options and a holistic approach to learning through interdisciplinary coursework and professional development. Students gain specialized expertise in a professional setting through indepth coursework and research, with practical applications to present day environmental and sustainability issues.

Graduates enter their careers with both a strong academic foundation and a specialized skill set, making them versatile and uniquely qualified for their career of choice. The leadership and communication courses augment the educational experience and prepare students for high-level positions in their chosen field. Our graduates are changing the future in business, non-profit and public sector jobs in the U.S. and abroad.

Here are some upcoming events that you might be interested in:

  • Climate Change and the Economy-Building Resistance through Agriculture: Please join the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and Bard College at Simon’s Rock for a panel discussion that aims to uncover the benefits and challenges of local sustainable agriculture from the perspective of climate change, the economy, and our natural resources. 6:00-8:00 pm, March 21st. Register for it here.
  • March 27th Webinar with Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability: You can now register for our upcoming Webinar at 7pm EST, Wednesday evening, March 27th! Chat live with admissions counselors from the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard MBA in Sustainability, ask detailed questions about our programs, application process, or any other inquires you might have. Please register for it here today.
  • National Climate Seminar: Listen in real time to climate and clean energy specialists talk about the latest science, policy, law, and economics of climate change. Learn more about it here. NCS is an ongoing event that occurs bi-weekly throughout the fall and spring semesters at Bard CEP. For the spring schedule, look here.
  • Bard MBA in Sustainabilty Spring Sustainable Business Series: Join Bard MBA in Sustainability as we bring together sustainable business experts for our weekly conversation series. Each evening will begin with a conversation amongst our panelists on the topic of the night, followed by questions from the audience. This is a unique opportunity to engage in conversation with some of the most well known experts in the field of sustainability. Prospective students will also have a change to learn more about the Bard MBA program from Director Goodstein and admissions representatives. Learn more about it here.

We enroll the best and brightest environmental students from around the country each year. For further information, contact:

Molly Williams
Assistant Director of Admission

Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Bard College, 30 Campus Rd
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
www.bard.edu/cep 


www.bard.edu/gps

Degree Programs
MS in Environmental Policy
MS in Climate Science and Policy
MBA in Sustainability
Peace Corps Programs
Master’s International Program
Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program
Joint Degree Programs
Dual MS and MAT in Teaching
Dual MS and JD in Law
Dual MS and MBA in Sustainability
The 3+2 Program for Qualified Undergraduates*
Professional Certificates
Environmental Policy
Climate Science and Policy

*Available to both rising Bard College seniors and qualified rising Juniors nationwide.

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INTERNSHIP: Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards

The Lake Champlain Basin Program and New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission seek up to 10 part-time Boat Launch Stewards to deliver aquatic invasive species spread prevention messages to Lake Champlain boaters four days a week, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Job description available at www.lcbp.org.

Send résumé, letter of interest summarizing relevant experience, and two references to:
NEIWPCC, Attn: Human Resources, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA 01854
or email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by March 22, 2013.   EOE

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BEYOND UVM: ReCharge! Call for Applicants

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

Calling all Rising Clean Energy Leaders!!!

We are now accepting applications to the third annual ReCharge Retreat  scheduled August 11-17, 2013.

College students between the ages of 18-28 who have a passion for clean energy are encouraged to apply. 

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2013
Delegates Selected:  May 15th, 2013

Each summer, Focus the Nation selects and funds 20 rising clean energy leaders from across the country to spend one week together on Oregon’s iconic Mt. Hood: 5 students from each of our Collaboration Quadrants of Technicians, Innovators, Politicos and Storytellers. These 20 ReCharge! Delegates viscerally experience an area of the country where energy is accelerating toward renewables.

Learn more and apply now!

http://focusthenation.org/programs/recharge

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INTERNSHIP: Student Internships at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs

This summer there are Student Internship opportunities at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center – three for Summer Camp Education and two for Land Stewardship; the positions are posted through National Audubon career site.

Please share the following links with interested students.

Education Intern https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1649/job

Land Steward Intern https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1660/job

Thank you,
Jill

Jill Schanon Macek
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-2880 ext. 147
www.sanc.org
jmacek@sanc.org

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center connects people with nature and inspires them to become responsible stewards of the natural world.

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Job: Camp job opportunity in Colorado summer 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by envs 
The JCC Ranch Camp is currently hiring for summer 2013 and looking for 
some spunky college students to spread their love of the outdoors with 
a flock of wonderful children this summer! 

We are a Jewish summer camp but welcome applicants of all religious and 
spiritual denominations. The camp is located in beautiful Elbert, 
Colorado about 90 min SE of Denver. At this time we are still looking 
for staff to fill the following positions:

-Teva (nature) Farm Specialist
-Archery Specialist
-Pool Staff
-Trips Staff
-Madrichim (male counselors)
-Rakaz Trips (Trips Coordinator)
-Rakaz Ropes (Ropes Coordinator)

JCC Ranch Camp aims to provide a resident camping experience for 
youth that enables campers, staff and families to strengthen their 
Jewish identity, become more caring and responsible members of 
society, and connect with the natural world. Through challenging and
fun activities, knowledge and skills are learned to help build 
friendships, community and support personal growth.

If you have any questions please contact Miriam Shwartz (camp 
director) or Anna Kite (UVM campus representative and Head of 
Specialists) for more information. You can visit the camp's website 
at www.ranchcamp.org for additional information and to access our staff
application.

Miriam Shwartz
Office: 303-316-6384
Email: miriams@jccdenver.org

Anna Kite
Cell: 303-918-8066
Email: akite@uvm.edu

We look forward to hearing from you!!
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