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Dec. 10-14, 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 -General Academic Information
-International Programs
-Student Organization
-Workshop/Activity Information
-Scholarships
-Employment Opportunities
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 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION

!  Don't Forget to vote for the Outstanding CNR Faculty award.  Ballots are due Dec. 14 at 3pm!

Student Success Center Hours
Sue will will have walk-in hours on Mon. from 2-4, Tues. from 1-2:30, and Wed. from 10-11:30. The CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180) is open Mon.-Thurs. 8-4:30pm and Fri 8-3pm.

Do Your Holiday Shopping in the Student Success Center!
 Stop by CNR 180 to purchase some great gifts for the special people in your life (plus you, too!)  The CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180) is selling CNR Denim shirts ($28), polo shirts ($28) and long sleeved t-shirts ($14). All proceeds help support the operations and special programs (see below) of the Student Success Center. Checks (made out to CNR), cash and credit cards are excepted. Stop by today!

Finals Stress Relief
Stop by the Student Success Center, CNR 180 for FREE coffee, cocoa, and cookies during finals week - Dec. 17-20, 7:45am-3pm. This finals stress relief service is provided by the Student Success Center.
CNR Food Drive
 Local food pantries are in need of your help! As we near the holiday season, many food pantries are struggling to keep their shelves stocked. Help Xi Sigma Pi collect donations in the CNR building to donate to the local food pantry. Donations will be collected next week, Dec. 3-7 and also Dec. 10-14.  Decorated donation boxes will be placed in the east and west lobbies, and also in the Student Success Center.  Any questions e-mail Hilary at hmeye711@uwsp.edu.

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 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Study Abroad Scholarships available for all UWSP students. Apply today if you are planning to travel summer, fall or winterim 2008! IPSE scholarships (International Programs Scholarship Endowment) are now available. They are given to UWSP students based on several factors, but merit, rather than need, is a hallmark for these scholarships. Deadline is Feb. 15, 2008 --  ACT NOW.   Click here for the IPSE scholarship application. CNR students can contact Bobbi Kubish (CNR 192) if you have additional questions.

Deadline: Feb. 15

 

Need International Resources?
 Stop by the CNR International Programs Office (CNR 192) to check out international resources such as books (e.g. International Jobs: Where They are and How to Get Them; A Life Inspired: Tales of Peace Corp Service; Costa Rica and Mexico/Belize travel books; Tropical Nature; Timber, Tourists, and Temples; Rainforest Remedies; children’s books from other countries), videos and DVDs on the Peace Corp Masters International Program, or for information on UWSP or other international programs. If you have ideas for reference materials please contact Bobbi Kubish, bkubish@uwsp.edu.

 
Ghana, West Africa: Sustainable Forestry in Tropical Ecosystems - Summer 2008
Northern Arizona University and University of Wisconsin -Stevens Point are offering a 3-week (3- credit) field course in sustainable forest management practices for tropical ecosystems in Ghana, West Africa. The course is taught in cooperation with local educators and research colleagues and includes time in both dry- and wet-tropical forest ecosystems. See flyer for more information or contact Dr. Holly Petrillo TODAY for more information.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
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 February 18, 2008). 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, 2008 and June 30, 2009 (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 192; bkubish@uwsp.edu. 
Deadline: Feb. 18
 
Need something to do over Spring Break?
Check out the Costa Rica Tropical Field Biology Course. Contact Dr. Chris Yahnke, Associate Prof and Chair of Biology, CNR 167, 715/346-2455, or cyahnke@uwsp.edu) or visit the International Programs Office webpage for a course flyer http://www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Environmental Educators and Naturalists Association (EENA/NAI)
Come to our next meeting on Tues, Dec. 11. It is our last meeting of the semester and we will be voting in officers for next semester.

The Wildlife Society
Meetings are Tuesday's at 5pm in CNR 170.
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!

American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
Meetings are every Tues. at 5pm in CNR 252.
Society of American Foresters
Join SAF every Thurs. in CNR 170 at 5pm. We'll have a new "tree of the week", speaker, or activity for you every week. Hope to see you there!

Sustainable Agriculture in Communities Society
Stop by our meetings on Tues. at 7:30pm CPS 234. A lot of cool projects will be going on so check us out. Contact: phube397@uwsp.edu.

Parks and Recreation Association
Our meetings are every Wed. at 6pm CNR 361. Hope to see you there! Email kwill752@uwsp.edu for more information.

Fisheries Society
Join us for meetings every Wednesday at 5:30pm in CNR 320. There are lots of exciting fish surveys, guest speakers, and other projects planned for this semester. We hope to see you there!

Herpetology Society Meetings
Meetings are Mondays at 6pm in CNR 354. If you have a passion for Reptiles and Amphibians this is the place to be! Come and learn hands on care, handling, identifying and interesting facts about native and non-native herpetiles. The Herpetology Society has many speakers and field trips planned so come and join the fun.

 Society of Ecological Restoration
 If you are interested in assisting with habitat restoration/enhancement for priority endangered resources, SER is the organization for you! Come to our last meeting of the semester to hear about the progress we have made this fall '07, our plans for spring '08 and to view a a fascinating nature documentary! Meet on Mon, Dec. 10 at 6pm in CNR 120. Contact Paul (pciga971@uwsp.edu).
Waste Management Society
 Waste Management Society meets every other Tuesday at 5:30pm, CNR 262.

 WI Camps
 WI Camps meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 5pm in room 352 of the CNR. If you are interested in camping, kids and fun come check us out. Activities include conferences, networking with camping professionals, speakers, and fun socials. Hope  to see you there!

UWSP Photography Club
We will be having a meeting Thurs, Dec. 6 in CNR 352 at 4pm to discuss future photography activities and speakers. If you are at all interested in taking pictures or want to learn more about photography, stop on by!

 Student Law Enforcement Association
We will be having cabinet member elections next Mon, Dec. 10. This will be our last general meeting. All members please try to attend. Any questions contact Logan Cannon. lcann194@uwsp.edu



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 WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION
SCA Conservation in Action Multimedia Contest
The SCA is having a contest for creative, environmentally aware students to help raise awareness about environmental issues. Entries can be submitted in the form of a research project, thesis, video, website, or other multimedia project. For more information click on the title to view the website.
Deadline: Dec. 1

Schmeeckle Weekly Special NEW
Get 10% off on all travel mugs and maps.
Schmeeckle Reserve Program Schedule
Click on the title to see a list of programs held at Schmeeckle Reserve this fall.
Treehaven Classes and Workshops

Wolf Ecology Workshops
 Experience shared learning with other wolf enthusiasts while tracking, studying in the classroom and field. You will experience actual tracking and a night time howling survey. 
WHEN:  6:45 Friday through lunch Sunday, Feb. 1-3, 2008 or Feb. 29-Mar. 2, 2008.
WHERE: UWSP-Treehaven, Tomahawk.
INSTRUCTORS: TWIN Staff.
FEE: Full Package $175 includes all meals, lodging & instruction; Commuter Package $125 includes 2 meals & instruction. NOTE: Excellent undergraduate and graduate credit opportunity. Registrations due Jan. 25 or Feb. 22. Contact: (715) 453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven

 Introduction to Wolves
 This wolf workshop will provide the latest information about the timber wolf in Wisconsin. Participants will learn about wolf ecology and society, pack structure, predator-prey relationship, and about the past, present, and future of the wolf, including the myths and misunderstandings. Weather and time permitting, some tracking may be done so don’t forget to bring your boots.
WHEN: Sat 10am - 2pm, Feb. 16, 2008. FEE: $35.00. NOTE: Includes lunch. Registrations due Feb. 8. 

Fly Tying & Trout Stream Entomology
This favorite workshop will introduce you to: basic fly tying techniques, tools and materials, trout stream invertebrates, stream ecology, resource ethics, and theories on hatch matching and fly presentation. You’ll have loads of fun learning to tie common, effective fly patterns for trout at a fraction of the cost!
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. Fri.-lunch on Sun., Mar.7-9, 2008.
INSTRUCTORS: Gary Glennon, Stu Nelson, and Jeff Dimick, UWSP.
FEE: Weekend Retreat Package: $180.00 Includes 5 meals, lodging-2/room, instruction and materials; Commuter Package: $130.00 includes Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch, instruction, and materials; Kids under 18 Package: $126.00 with adult package; includes 5 meals, instruction, materials, and free lodging with adult package. (3 kids packages per adult package). NOTE: Excellent opportunity for one undergraduate credit. Registration due Feb. 29, 2008.

 Group Process and Facilitation Skills
 Learn and practice group process and facilitation skills that can be used to develop highly effective teams that produce high quality results.
WHEN: Apr. 25-27, 2008, at Treehaven. Students wanting graduate credit or wishing to take it as a non-credit participant visit www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven for a brochure and more information.

SCA EarthVision Summit
 The summit will be held in Washington D.C. Apr. 24-27. 
Click on title for more information. 

SCA Alternative Spring Break
 Spend your spring break with SCA in the Grand Canyon or South Padre Island this year. Click on the title for more information.

Bigs and Badges/Outdoor Mentors
For those of you interested in gaining some volunteer community service experience, Bigs and Badges and Outdoor Mentors are two excellent opportunities for you to get involved.  These programs are in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.  Become a big brother or sister and share your interest and knowledge of the outdoors with a little.  For information, contact Rachel Ward at rward973@uwsp.edu
or call (715) 341-0661.

Are you interested in getting a Commercial Pesticide Applicator ' s License?
 This spring we are offering a course NR 405 (Section 2) Vegetation Management that will help you do just that. This course is a one credit course offered on Mondays from 5-6pm. The course will function both as a tutorial for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License exam as well as a general overview course in vegetation management. A Saturday field trip will highlight field application techniques including use of application equipment, application safety and instruction on equipment calibration. The course will finish up with the applicator's exam. A Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License is an awesome addition to a resume.
NR 405 (Section 2) Vegetation Management will be offered this coming spring semester. Please feel free to contact Professors Mike Demchik, John DuPlissis and Les Werner with any questions that you might have about this course or your advisor to see how it fits into your degree program.

 Women in Horticulture Conference
Conference Flyer
 Conference Registration Application

 Graduate Seminars
Graduate seminars are every Tues. and Thurs. at 4pm in CNR 120. Click on the title for the seminar schedule.

Field Semester in Montana

 Spring Fire Class
Click on the title for fire class information.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters NEW

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 SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on title for application and more information

 Salmon Unlimited Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 14

 Wisconsin Arborists Association (WAA) Scholarship
 WAA Scholarship Application
Deadline: Dec. 15

 Wisconsin Bowhunting Heritage Foundation Inc. Scholarship NEW

Wisconsin Traditional Archer's Scholarship NEW
Deadline: Dec. 20

Wildlife Society Aldo Leopold Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 1

Federation of Environmental Technologists Scholarships
Deadline: Jan. 15

Long Lake Fishing Club Scholarship
Once again, the Long Lake Fishing Club will be giving out a $500 scholarship to a CNR major. Applicants will need to write an essay on "The effects, prevention and elimination of Curly Leaf Pondweed on inland lakes". With your essay please include: your name, local address, home address, major, minor, cumulative GPA and number of credits completed. Send essays to the Long Lake Fishing Club, P.O. Box 303, Campbellsport, WI  53010 

Deadline: Jan. 31 

Garden Club of America Urban Forestry Scholarship
The GCA is offering a $4,000 scholarship. Click on the title for information.
Deadline: Jan. 31

Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: Mar. 1

Phi Kappa Phi Sophomore Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 1

Outdoor Writers Association of America Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 1

 RMEF- Wildlife Leadership Awards
Deadline: Mar. 1

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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
*For job descriptions and application process, click on title of job (it will link you to a PDF).

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.
Deadlines are approaching.

WDNR Limited Term Employment Jobs
Seasonal jobs from across the state. Many positions are available.

USDA Forest Service Student Career Employment Program (SCEP)
SCEP Bulletin
SCEP Application


Internships/Seasonal Jobs
REGI Animal Care Technician NEW

 NRCS Summer 2008 Positions, Texas
Deadline: Dec. 14

Aldo Leopold Foundation Internship Baraboo, WI
 Deadline: Dec. 17

EPA Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships and Internships
The EPA is offering positions for Junior and Senior undergraduate positions for the summer. Click on the title to check out the website. Deadline is Dec. 19.

US Forest Service Student Temporary and Career Employment Bulletin
View the available bulletin to look at jobs with the US Forest Service through the STEP and SCEP programs.
Deadline: Dec. 31

Wisconsin DNR AmeriCorps Stewardship Assistants
Deadline: Jan. 7

Aldo Leopold Society Land Health Internship
Deadline: Jan. 9

Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Research Technician NEW
Deadline: Jan. 31

 Various Summer Positions at Bear Paw Scouts Camp, NE Wisconsin
Deadline: ASAP

Northwoods Wildlife Center Minocqua, WI
Deadline: ASAP.  See attachment.

Minnesota Conservation Corps
Check out the MCC website for available programs.

AmeriCorps-The Nature Conservancy, OR


Permanent/Full Time Jobs

 WDNR Forester Positions
There are several forestry positions on the Wisconsin DNR employment web page.
Deadline: Dec. 21

Pheasants Forever Habitat Biologist NEW
Deadline: Dec. 21
Organic Valley: Regional Farmers Relations Representative
Deadline: ASAP

Sage Grouse Field Assistant Eastern Nevada
Deadline: ASAP

Director of Conservation-Land Management Madison, WI
Deadline: ASAP

Student Conservation Association Program Coordinator Milwaukee, WI
Deadline ASAP

Midwest Renewable Energy Association Events Coordinator Custer, WI
Deadline: ASAP

National Wildlife Federation Regional Representative Ann Arbor, MI
Deadline: ASAP

Natural Resource Specialist Bison, SD
Application
Deadline: ASAP

NW Area Forester Bison, SD
Deadline: ASAP
Living Forest Cooperative Ashland, WI

Job Announcement for CNR and Biology Seniors
Position offers part-time employment through this academic year and opportunity for a graduate position.
Deadline: ASAP.

ArborCare Resources, Inc. Hailey, ID

Natural Resources Recreation Manager
Deadline: Apply ASAP.

NRCS Soil and Ag Positions
Soil Conservation Tech Position
Ag Engineer Student Trainee
How to Apply for Jobs in Wisconsin
NRCS Jobs Flyer
NRCS Careers
NRCS Benefits

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