September 11-15, 2006
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GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Student Success Center Hours
Sue's walk-in hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 1-2:30. Quick
questions only!
CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180) is open Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30pm.
!Application
To The CNR
Students who have completed 45
cr. and have a 2.00 GPA in major must apply for formal acceptance into the
College of Natural Resources. Application forms are available in CNR Student
Success Center (CNR 180). The
deadline for applications is Sept. 30.
!CNR
Scholarships
The CNR Undergraduate Scholarship
application is now available on-line on the Student Success Center website at
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/studentsuccesscenter/.
Application deadline is Sept. 29 at 4pm.
DROP/ADD Procedures
Students can drop or add a class until
Sept. 14 on-line without any signatures, unless the class/section is closed or
permission required.
!GET
OUT OF POINT THIS WINTER! STUDY ABROAD!
Sign up NOW for the Belize/Mexico or Costa Rica Winterim trips.
Informational Nights: Learn more about these exciting CNR and
International Program opportunities. Meet with current trip leaders, hear former
leader and student stories, enjoy slide shows, food, music and fun. Come with
questions. If you cannot make one night attend the other as basic trip planning,
payment and application processes are the same. If you have any questions
contact Bobbi Kubish, CNR 174, 346-3831, or
bkubish@uwsp.edu.
�Belize/Mexico:
Natural Resources, Culture and Archeology of the Maya World - Tues. Sept. 12,
5pm, CNR 122
Click
here for Belize/Mexico Informational Session details
Click here
for Belize/Mexico trip information
�Costa
Rica: Tropical Ecology - Wed. Sept. 13, 5pm, CNR 122
Click here
for Costa Rica Informational Session details
Click here for
Costa Rica trip information
CNR International Programs
Info Booth
Dates: Sept. 12 and 13, 10am-3pm
Look for booths in the West lobby of the CNR throughout September for
more information on CNR International Program opportunities such as the
Belize/Mexico and Costa Rica Winterim Trips. Ask questions, grab information, a
treat, and go!
Meet the New CNR International Programs Coordinator
Stop in CNR 174 to meet Bobbi Kubish and learn about CNR Study Abroad
opportunities and why now is the time to incorporate travel into your life.
Learn about CNR Winterim trips, the European Seminar, GEM Ambassadors, Peace
Corps Masters International or Fellows Programs and more! Study abroad
opportunities will enrich your life, broaden your mind, and you'll experience
the world! My door is always open.
"An Inconvenient Truth"
The Al Gore documentary on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth," will
be shown on Wed. Sept. 13, 7pm in CNR 170. A discussion session will follow the
showing. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Student
Government Association and Academic Affairs.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
!UWSP
Involvement Fair - "Under the Big Top"
Tues., Sept. 12, 7-9pm in the tent
outside of Debot - stop by and check out all the UWSP Student Organizations. It
is your opportunity to get involved!
Women in Natural Resources (WiNR)
WiNR Welcome Back Picnic - Mon. Sept. 11, 5pm, Schmeeckle Pavilion -
meet us at the pavilion on the south side of Schmeeckle Reserve for free
sandwiches, chips and lemonade! WiNR fall schedule will be finalized and
membership dues ($5/yr.) will be collected.
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WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Outdoor EdVentures Events-Fall 2006
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/outedven/trips.asp
Student
Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Bow Shoot
NEW
On Wed. Sept. 13th
from 3pm to 5pm the Student Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will be having a
fall bow shoot out at the Bill Cook Chapter Club grounds. These grounds are out
on Highway 66 just past the last runway of the airport running along Highway
66. The cost of the bow shoot will be $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
There will be approx. 40 to 50 3D targets set up for you to shoot and you can
shoot as many rounds as you wish. There will also be a few beverages and snacks
available for purchase. After the bow shoot there will be a trap shoot where you
can shoot 10 clay pigeons for a dollar. The trap shoot will begin at 6pm. This
is a good chance to get out and practice for the upcoming hunting seasons as
some challenging shots will be made as well as easier ones.
GIS/GPS Workshop NEW
An introduction
with hands-on exercises. Learn how these fascinating new technologies are
reshaping our world and creating new paradigms of understanding. With this
computer based technology, you will find applications for almost anyone
interested in natural resources. No previous experience is necessary. The course
is taught at Treehaven, Tomahawk, WI on Oct. 14-15 by Kevin Lawton. Weekend
package costs $155 and includes instruction, all meals, and lodging. Commuter
package costs $135. Contact John Heusinkveld at (715) 453-4106 or at
treehaven@uwsp.edu. Registrations due
Oct. 6.
Wildlife Student Hunter Awareness Class NEW
Sign up for NR 405/605, Wildlife Hunter Awareness, a one credit class.
This class will teach students who have NOT hunted before, about the history,
ethics, conservation, and passion of hunters and hunting while at the McGraw
Wildlife Foundation property in Dundee, Illinois. Two sections are available,
either Oct. 5-8 or Oct. 26-29. Space is limited. See Dr. Lueck in CNR 245 or
email her at dlueck@uwsp.edu if interested.
Pulpcut 2006
NRES 405 � Pulpcut, a basic chainsaw safety and handling course will
again be offered this Fall. It is a one-credit, pass/fail course which
introduces students to proper safety techniques in the operation of chain saws.
No previous experience is required and all equipment is provided. The class is
limited to 120 students. Each student is required to attend one of two
preliminary safety training sessions and to participate for two days, selected
from six weekends, beginning Sept. 16. Preliminary sign-up for Pulpcut will
occur Sept. 5 � Sept. 12, in CNR 180. Students
wanting to participate in the class for a second time should sign up as
�Supervisors�. Final registration of participants will occur following the
preliminary safety sessions. All participants must attend one of the two
preliminary safety sessions on Sept. 13 or Sept. 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m., in CNR
120. Sign-up is on a first come basis, so don�t delay! For further
information, contact Dr. Houghton, 376 CNR, 346-4182.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on title for application and more information
WGIF (WI Green Industry Federation) Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 13
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Water Resource Scientist NEW
The Center for Watershed Science and Education
is hiring one student to assist with the development of an aquatic plant
management plan. Student must have background in GIS and technical writing.
Contact Nancy Turyk at nturyk@uwsp.edu or
346-4155.
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/JobSearchInfo/JobSrchByFields/SciJobLink/cnr/Government.htm
Environmental Education/Interpretation Jobs
Many job opportunities are available! Visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/interp/jobs/ for more information.
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the College of Natural Resources. It is available online at
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/reporter. The
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.