November 13-17, 2006
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-General Academic Information
-International
Programs
-Student Organization
-Workshop/Activity Information
-Scholarships
-Employment Opportunities
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GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Student Success Center Hours
Sue's walk-in hours: Mon., Tues. and
Thurs.
from 1-2:30pm; Wed., 1:30-3pm. Quick
questions only!
CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180) is open Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30pm.
!Mass
Advising
Mon., Nov. 13 or Wed., Nov. 15 at 5pm in CNR 170.
All CNR freshmen and sophomores must attend mass advising and have been
pre-advised to be able to register on time.
Math Placement Exams
Just show up and bring a pencil, non graphing calculator and Student ID
to one of the following scheduled exams if you have not taken your math
placement exam.
Wed., Nov. 8 at 9am in CPS 116.
Fri., Nov. 17 at 12pm in SCI A202
!Spring
2007 Timetable Change
Natural
Resources 495/695 Ecological Basis for Planning and Design:
LECT 1 12.00-12:50
T R CNR 320 Hauer,
Richard 25 15
LAB 1
15:30-17:20 T CNR
360
New
Courses Being Offered
NEW
Forestry 499 (section 2)
Private Forest Management will be offered this coming spring
semester. Non-industrial private forest landowners own 59 percent of America
woodlands and 57 percent of Wisconsin�s woodlands. They account for a majority
of the wood that is harvested which supply America�s forest products industry.
This course is designed to introduce students to the skills necessary for
agency, industry, and private enterprise foresters to work with and develop
forest stewardship management plans for family forest landowners. This course
will provide you with an introduction to Wisconsin�s Managed Forest Law and
Certified Plan Writer curriculum as well as the profession of consulting
forestry in Wisconsin.
NRES 405 (section
2) Vegetation Management. This course will introduce students to the major
concepts of the control of unwanted vegetation by mechanical means, cultural
practices and the use of herbicides. The purpose of this course is to introduce
students to the types of chemicals, their modes of action, application and
calibration techniques and the laws that regulate the use and storage of
pesticides commonly used to manage vegetation in Lake States
region. Additionally, the course content will prepare students to take the exams
that are required to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
for Forestry and Turf and Landscape.
The course objectives are to teach students to�
1. Become familiar with basic weed, insect and disease ecology
2. Be familiar with Chemical and non-chemical methods of control
3. Understand the various modes of action, formulations and methods of
application
4. Understand the pesticide label
We are requiring at
least one of the following courses: Forestry 327 (Forest Protection), Forestry
424 (Forest Pathology), or Forestry 426 (Forest Entomology) as prerequisites for
this course or students can participate by instructor permission. Please contact
Professors Demchik, Werner, or DuPlissis if you have any questions or seek
further information about the course.
!NRES
490 Winterim and Spring
NEW
Winterim:
If you really need to get into a Winterim NRES 490 lab that is closed � only a
small number of seats are reserved that can be added to each lab. Those few
seats are assigned on the basis of greatest need (e.g. most significant
problems/conflicts � such as hard conflicts where the student must take courses
off campus in the following (final) semester tends to be a very high priority �
students only needing the NR 490 course to graduate is also one of the highest
priority concerns, assuming students are on schedule, could not have taken the
course earlier and were not allowed to register early enough to take the course.
Also priority would be given to other hard conflicts where there are no
alternatives to avoid the problem. If you believe you have a good case, send a
DETAILED email to Dr. Govett at rgovett@uwsp.edu ASAP that specifically details
your circumstance � be sure your email includes your ID# and if you are sending
it from other than campus email, be sure to include your proper name. The spare
seats are assigned very shortly after seniors are scheduled to register �
usually about 5 or 6 days after the first day of registration.
Spring: If you really
need to get into a Spring Semester NRES 490 lab that is closed, go to the CNR
Student Success Center ASAP and get your name on the waiting list � indicate ALL
sections that could possibly work for you and indicate when you anticipate
graduating. (Do it quickly and be optimistic - for many semesters we have been
able to accommodate all students who do this who really need the course at that
time who get their name on the list in a timely fashion.) Be honest with
information you provide � when necessary we do check your course schedule and
progress. It is important that you get your name on the list IMMEDIATELY � some
seats are held open in each section for selective assignment to students with
conflicts who might not get into the section they need � the spare seats are
assigned very shortly after seniors are scheduled to register � usually about 5
or 6 days after the first day of registration.
Water 494/694
Offered Next Semester
NEW
Water 494/694,
Introduction to effects of environmental contaminants on aquatic
and terrestrial organisms, will be offered next semester.
No math or chemistry
prerequisites are required. The class will be two hours lecture and one
discussion session per week. For additional information, please email Dr.
Crunkilton at
rcrunkil@uwsp.edu.
!Registration
for Winterim and Spring 2007 - Permission required (PR)
NEW
The PR listed before many upper level CNR courses means acceptance to
the CNR and are not true permission required. If you are already accepted to the
CNR, you do not need any additional permissions to register for these classes.
If you are not admitted to the CNR, you will need permission from the instructor
of the class before registering.
True permission required courses include: Internships and Independent
Study/Special Work - If you want to register for these classes, you must get
electronic permission from a faculty member.
Good luck with registration
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
CNR International
News
Help the CNR Celebrate International Education Week:
November 13-17 has been declared International Education Week jointly by the US
Department of State and the US Department of Education (http://iew.state.gov/).
To celebrate there are a few activities happening up in the CNR:
Trivia:
How many can you answer correctly?
How do you
find the answers to these questions?
Click here!
International Students in the CNR:
The CNR currently has several
international students enrolled from all over the world, including two Ford
Fellows from China, Wang, Yu and Wang, Ximin. If you happen to be sitting next
to one of the international students be sure to say hello and welcome him or her
to Wisconsin!
Click on the
�Meet the CNR�s International Students� attachment to learn about
our guests!
CNR
International Photo Contest:
Have you traveled internationally and taken that perfect photo? Then it is time
to dust them off and enter one in the CNR�s International Photo Contest!
There are two categories: 1. Environment and Nature 2. People and
Culture. Students and CNR Faculty/Staff are eligible to apply and will be
judged separately.
CNR Student Winners:
A 1st place winner and runner-up within each category will be
announced in December. Prizes: 1st place = $50 in each category,
Runner-up = $25 in each category. Photos may also be used by the CNR for
publicity on websites, brochures, etc...
CNR Faculty/Staff Winners:
The satisfaction of knowing you take a great picture! Photos displayed in CNR
and possible use in future promotional items (with name recognition).
Contest rules:
Photos must be jpeg files, a minimum of 500kb, and general proportion of 5�x7�.
Eligibility:
Click here for the Photo Contest entry form.
Phi Kappa
Phi Honor Society Study Abroad Scholarships:
Have you
wanted to travel internationally? Are you looking for extra money to do so? Do
you have between 30 and 90 credit hours earned, and a GPA of at least 3.5? If
you answered yes to these questions then be sure to check out the Study Abroad
Grant (due Feb. 17, 2006). Annually, fifty $1,000 grants are awarded
by Phi Kappa Phi and last year three UWSP students won. You DO NOT have to be a
member to apply but read their website for qualifications carefully. One
condition is that the study abroad program must be taken between May 1, 2007 and
June 30, 2008 (European Seminar would apply!). Check out the Phi Kappa Phi
website for more information:
http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/. Stop by my office or email
with any questions: Bobbi Kubish, CNR 174;
bkubish@uwsp.edu.
Snorkel,
bird watch, hike in a rainforest, enjoy the sun!
There are
still one or two more spots left for Costa Rica or Mexico/Belize 06/07! Reserve
your spot by applying in the Office of International Programs (IP) (CCC 108).
Apply today if you want to spend your winterim in warm weather! If
you have any questions, would like to see slides/photographs, or need an
application visit Bobbi Kubish in CNR 174 or the Office of IP in CCC 108.
Why Study
Abroad? Reason # 3
Stay tuned
for more reasons to study abroad!
GEM 'Critical Issues' International Seminar Series
Speaker: Darren Doherty, Environmental Consultant and Permaculture Instructor
from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Seminar Topic: Building Sustainable Communities in Vietnam through Permaculture
Tues., NOV. 14, 7pm Ballroom (Salons E and F) Country Springs
Hotel and Conference Center, 1501 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Free and open to the public.
For more information about Darren Doherty go to
http://www.permaculture.biz/DarrenDohertyCV.htm
Attention Forestry Majors
Are you interested in comparing harvesting in the United States with harvesting
systems in Germany? If so, why not consider a harvesting system field course at
the University of Freiburg, Germany (approximate dates of Jan. 8-12, 2007)? For
those of you who will be taking Forestry 329 with Dr. Harms during one of the
next two semesters (Spring or Fall 07), the experience can be used towards a
class assignment. This is a great
opportunity to get international experience at relatively low cost. Contact
Bobbi Kubish (CNR 174, bkubish@uwsp.edu; 346-3831) for more information.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
SPEAK UP in SGA!
Hey CNR Students! EVERY WEEK SGA votes on
legislation that directly affects you as students! Let your CNR Senators know
how YOU feel and what YOU want. Check out our new board in the first floor,
south hallway of the CNR (right by the West Lobby). Share your thoughts and
opinions on the latest legislation and take time to express any concerns you
have for UWSP. We are here to represent you! Stop by and have your voice heard!
The Wildlife Society
Meetings
are in CNR 170 at 5:30pm on Tuesdays. A lot of different projects will be
starting up soon with the colder weather coming, so come check it out! There will be a graduate discussion panel on November 14.
Fight Mercury Pollution!
Learning
about pollution to our world's waterways in class and want to know how take an
active role in fighting this pollution? Come to a meeting of the new student
organization Wavemakers! We are working on a campaign targeting the mercury
pollution being produced at the chlorine plant in Port Edwards. Actively take
part in influencing the plant to upgrade to environmentally friendly technology.
To learn more about the plant and the campaign come to a Wavemakers meeting
every Wed. at 6pm in Nelson 217. ALL ARE WELCOME. Don't wait to graduate to take
a stand, you can make a difference now!
Student Law Enforcement Association (SLEA)
There will be a meeting on Nov. 13 at 6pm in
CNR 170. Conservation Warden Barry Meister and a conservation warden hired last
year who is currently training with Warden Meister will be in to talk about the
field training aspect of being a Conservation Warden.
Fisheries Society
Fisheries
Society meetings are in CNR 122 on Wed. at 5:30pm. Dr. Hartleb will be speaking
on Nov. 15 about the aquaculture progam at UWSP. Everyone is welcome.
Sustainable
Agriculture in Communities Society
We will be
planning for our garden in the spring, so stop by our meetings to voice your
ideas. Be on the lookout for our bake sales where you can get some warm apple
cider on those cold November days. Come by one of our meetings on Tues. at 7pm
in CPS 116. Any questions? Contact Paul Huber at phube397@uwsp.edu.
Soil and Water
Conservation Society
It's time you stop treating your soil like dirt. Come join the Soil and
Water Conservation Society on Thurs. at 5:30pm in CNR 255 and participate in
exciting activities including college days for kids, soil judging, soil
grinding, and professional speakers.
UWSP Fire Crew
Fire
Crew meetings are every Thurs. at 6pm in CNR 170. Nov. 16 we are having a get
together with SAF after our meeting at Iverson Park. Also check out PT (physical
training) on Mon'. and Wed. at 7pm in the MAC. Any questions: Stop up in the
office - CNR 361A.
Women in
Natural Resources
NEW
Mon., Nov. 13, 6pm, 320 CNR. Stress relief session. Learn the
basic techniques in message and stress reduction. Come for a good relaxing time
and take a break from mid-semester stress!
Wisconsin Camps Student Organization
NEW
If you
work at a summer camp, attended a summer camp, or are interested in a career in
camp management or environmental education, the Wisconsin Camps Student
Organization is a great way to get connected. Join us for a meeting on Tues.,
Nov. 14 at 8pm in CNR 122. We will be talking about upcoming opportunities,
learning about camp programs around the world, and doing a fun project.
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WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Outdoor EdVentures Events-Fall 2006
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/outedven/trips.asp
Fall Semester Resume Workshops
Resume workshops focused towards students with majors in the sciences
will be offered 7-9pm in #A201 Science Building by Mike Pagel from UWSP Career
Services on the following dates:
Wed., Sept. 27
Tues., Oct. 17
Mon., Oct. 23
Thurs., Nov. 2
Wed., Nov. 29
All sessions are identical in content, so students only need to attend
one session. The information obtained from one of these sessions will enable you
to write a rough draft of your resume, after which you may make appointments to
refine it. Participants should be prepared to take notes. Students graduating in
Dec. '06 are encouraged to attend a session as soon as possible. Students
graduating in May '07 are encouraged to attend a session by the end of this
semester. All continuing students and faculty are welcome to attend. Contact
Mike Pagel at mpagel@uwsp.edu or 346-3226
or 346-4557 with questions.
YMCA Ski & Sport Swap
Sat., Nov. 11 from 11am - 3pm. Buy or Sell new and used downhill & cross
country ski equipment, snowboards, boots, clothing, ice/in-line skates, other
sports equipment and camping gear. Want to sell? Equipment check-in is Fri.,
Nov. 10 from 5:30-7:30pm or Sat. Nov. 11 from 8:30 - 10:30am. Sale is held at
the Stevens Point Area YMCA. Volunteers needed. Call the YMCA at 342-2980 ext.
308 for more information.
Sponsored by: UWSP Ski & Snowboard Club and UWSP Outdoor EdVentures
Volunteers Needed for the 2006 Governor's High School Conference on the
Environment
"Climate Change Up Close: Investigating the Issue in Wisconsin and
Beyond," is the theme of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education's 15th
Annual High School Conference on the Environment that will be held on Wed.,
Nov.15, 2006 at the Country Springs Hotel. Volunteer an hour or the whole day to
support 300 of the brightest high school students and teachers from throughout
Wisconsin as they converge on Stevens Point to learn and teach about global
climate change. Whether you host a breakout session, register participants, or
help with exhibits, your contribution will ensure this year's conference makes a
positive difference for the participants and the communities to which they
return. To sign up, go to our online form at
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/youthconference/volunteer2006.htm
or contact Susan Ermer at 715-346-4150 or sermer@uwsp.edu.
Thank you in advance for assisting with this professional conference for
students!
Schmeeckle
Weekly Special!!
This
week, Schmeeckle Reserve is offering huge savings on artwork! All of our prints
are 10% off this week!! Whether you would like an oil painting of Lake Joanis or
a photograph of an icicle, the Schmeeckle Reserve Browse Shop has several prints
to choose from.
Are you
looking for a unique gift for the upcoming holiday season? Are you looking for
something original made right here on campus? Consider a personalized Cedar Sign
from Schmeeckle Reserve. Schmeeckle Reserve has been making durable Cedar Signs
for over 25 years. Each sign is unique and specially made to order, allowing you
to add a personal touch to your gift. Please visit our website at http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/
to view numerous examples of signs created in the past. Approximate price and
size estimates are listed below:
6� x 12� cedar sign with text:
$30.00
12� x 20� cedar sign with graphic and text: $75.00
18� x 36� cedar sign with graphic and text: $150.00
Other sizes or special orders available Prices will be
quoted
Please contact the
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center to see additional sign examples, visit the
woodshop, or to order your special gift.
Attention Deer Hunters
There is a group of students conducting liver fluke research on whitetail deer
and are asking for your help. They are looking for the livers of harvested deer.
Livers from deer of all ages and gender and from all different areas are
encouraged. If you are interested and harvest a deer, put the liver in a 2
gallon zip lock bag or plastic bag (double bagged would be appreciated), and
donate them fresh or frozen. For every liver given you will be put into a
drawing to win a "4x4 Block Portable Archery Target" and two packs of the new
"Rage Expandable Broadheads". To arrange pick-up of your deer liver,
please contact:
Cody Krause
(218)522-0098
cody.l.krause@uwsp.edu
Austin Brose
(715)-570-4964
austin.b.brose@uwsp.edu
Kyle Wollin
(920)-253-8749
kyle.m.wollin@uwsp.edu
Tutors Needed
Kappa Delta Phi, the School of Education Honor Society, works with Pacelli High
School to set up weekly university tutors for students who request them. Tutors
are needed to help students in all different areas of academics, but especially
Ecology, Biology, and Physical Science.
The tutors are matched one to one, so the UWSP student will work with the same
high school student each time. This program has be in operation for several
years, and it has been quite a success. The times for tutoring are during the
regular Pacelli school day (7:30am-3:30pm) and the time would be set up to best
meet the university students schedule.
Interested students can contact Bobbi Jo Van De Loo at
bvand215@uwsp.edu. Please indicate
the time and course you would prefer to tutor.
Wisconsin Camps Student Workshop
NEW
Check out this workshop hosted by Wisconsin Camps student organization.
The fee is $30 and the deadline to register is Nov. 22.
Undergraduate Research Information
NEW
Interested in undergraduate research? Follow this link to learn more about
undergraduate research and the faculty and staff who are interested in working
with you.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/research/symposium/
Volunteers Needed to Age Deer
NEW
The Three Lakes Fish and Wildlife Improvement Association is looking for
two individuals to age deer on the opening weekend of gun season (Nov. 18-19).
The two individuals will be aging deer at the BP station in Three Lakes.
Room and board at the Oneida Village will be provided as well as possible
compensation for time worked.
If interested, contact Richie Javenkowski at (715) 546-3070, or preferrably by
email at rich@lakesprecision.com
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SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on title for application and more information
Salmon Unlimited Scholarship
NEW
Deadline: Dec. 15, 3pm
Wisconsin Arborist Association Scholarship
Click here for Scholarship Announcement
Click here for Scholarship Application
Deadline: Dec. 15
Phi Kappa Phi Sophomore Scholarship Application
NEW
Phi
Kappa Phi invites you to encourage sophomore students to apply for the Phi Kappa
Phi Sophomore Scholarship. We offer a $400 award to recognize sophomore students
of outstanding academic achievement and broad educational perspective.
Sophomores (30 to 59 credits by the end of the fall semester December 2006) with
a GPA of 3.5 may apply.
Students have received a Student Message of the Day informing them of the
scholarship opportunity offered by Phi Kappa Phi. Application Deadline: Feb. 1,
2007, by Noon.
$1000-National Rifle Association (NRA) Wildlife
Management/Conservation Scholarship for Women
Deadline: Feb. 15
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Links
Links to every conservation/environmental management state agency for all 50
states and the District of Columbia which usually post job opportunities
(including seasonal jobs and internships) put together by Mike Pagel from Career
Services. There are 176 agencies linked along with 161 employment pages.
http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Science.htm
Environmental Education/Interpretation Jobs
Many job opportunities are available! Visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/interp/jobs/ for more information.
USDA Forest Service Positions
These various representative listed in the link will be hiring at the 2006
SAF convention in Pittsburgh and would like to be contacted before the
convention. Many positions are available!
Americorp
Position With Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Open until filled.
South
Dakota DENR GIS/Geologist Seasonal Assistant
Open until filled.
Black Hills Student Forestry Positions
Deadline: Nov. 15
6-NRCS Soil Technicians
Click here for Job Announcement
Click here for Job Description
Click here for NRCS Job Opportunities
Deadline: Nov. 30
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CNR Reporter is e-mailed weekly to all CNR students and staff. Deadline for
submissions is 9am on Fridays. Submit information electronically using the
article form found on our web page and email it to
cnrreporter@uwsp.edu.