Mar. 31-Apr. 4, 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
-General Academic Information
-International Programs
-Student Organization
-Workshop/Activity Information
-Scholarships
-Employment Opportunities
    -Wildlife and Fisheries
    -Forestry/Restoration/Conservation
    -Environmental Education/Interpretation
    -Permanent/Full-time Jobs
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GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION

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

TENTATIVE Treehaven Summer Lists NEW
Tentative session lists are now posted on the bulletin board across from TNR 180. The lists are tentative due to the fact that the teaching assistants have not been hired. As soon as the TA session is complete, we will be adding students to both session 1 and 2. PLEASE BE PATIENT.

NR 392 Environmental Enforcement Theory and Principles Correction
NR 392 is a required course for the law enforcement major and minor and is a prerequisite to attending police academy (NR 393). If you plan on going to Mid-State Tech or another academy you must take NR 392 next fall. There are a few corrections to what is listed in the timetable for NR 392. The timetable lists Political Science 212 and Sociology 230 as prerequisites to NR 392. This is NOT correct. You need to take one or the other, but not both. The other correction is that the course is listed as having 10 seats. There are actually about 40 seats available. Remember, you must register for this course if you wish to attend police academy.

GIS Pre-registration Mar. 24-Apr. 3

LATE Treehaven 2008 Summer Session Application
The original application deadline was Mar. 7, 2008, 3pm.  Since you missed that deadline, you will only be eligible to attend Session 2 of Treehaven, if you have met the requirements and if there is room.

!Attention Forestry Majors!
Important information for registration and basic skills test. Please Click on title and read entire document. 

Are you interested in learning more about Forest Certification?
We will be offering a new course in the fall of 2008 Forestry 499 (Section 1) Survey of Forest Certification Systems.  This is a one-credit course that will examine the importance of forest certifications systems in Wisconsin, the role of forest certification systems in the marketplace, a comparison of the different Certifications systems, and how these systems work from initial evaluation, to application, and through audits.  As a part of the class you will have the opportunity to become a Certified Inspector of the American Tree Farm Systems’ Tree Farm Program. 

This class will meet on Tuesdays from 13:00 to 13:50.

!Geography/Natural Resources 377
-will not be offered second semester 2008-09 since Eric Larsen will be on sabbatical.  Students who need the course to graduate in May 2009 must enroll in the course fall semester.

Geography 279 Time Change for Fall 2008
I also want to let you know that the time for Geography 279, Sec 2, has been changed.  The course will be offered on Wednesday from 9-10:50. The instructor for both sections of Geography 279 for the fall semester will be Samantha Kaplan.

Next Math Placement Exam
Fri. Mar. 28, 2008, A207 Science Building at 11am. Bring a picture ID, NO graphing calculators!

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Environmental Educators and Naturalists Association (EENA/NAI)
If you are interested in helping to plan for Eco-Fair in the spring, then come to EENA meetings on Tuesday nights at 7pm in TNR 122. We are planning out Earth Week and Eco-Fair events which will be coming up in April. There is also an Eco-Fair T-shirt design competition going on right now. If you are interested contact Molly McKay at mmcka632@uwsp.edu.

The Wildlife Society
It's PRAIRIE CHICKEN time again!!  The prairie chicken project will be starting up this next week!  It is an awesome spectacle so if you want to head out and see them do their dance you can sign up in the TWS office or at a weekly meeting. They will be dancing and displaying the entire month of April! 

At the meeting on Apr. 8 Raptor Education Group will be giving a LIVE BIRD presentation and talking about their organization!! There will be many species of hawks, owls, and even turkey vultures- tell your friends because you won't want to miss this!! You'll have a chance to see the raptors UP CLOSE and learn about their various conservation issues and see why rehabilitation is necessary when it comes to human caused injuries and illness."

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 TNR (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 TNR 252.

Soil and Water Conservation Society
SWCS meets every Thurs. at 5:30pm in TNR 255. Upcoming events include Horicon Marsh, DNR culvert project, soil judging, and college days for kids. For more information, contact Nik Bertagnoli at nbert790@uwsp.edu.

Students for Sustainable Communities
Sign up to plant a tree on campus for Earth Day and find out what steps Stevens Point is taking to become an Eco-Municipality.

UWSP Fire Crew
If you're interested in a career in wildland fire fighting or would like to learn more about this topic, come check out the UWSP Fire Crew. UWSP Fire Crew meetings will be held Thurs. at 6pm TNR 170. We have several guest speakers lined up for this semester, and Wisconsin's spring wildfire season is approaching quickly, so come get involved! Can't make it to our meetings? Stop by our office in CNR 361A or check out our website at www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/fire where you can see our latest activities and view the minutes from our latest meetings.

Sustainable Agriculture in Communities Society
Get excited about spring and get involved with SACS in planting the campus garden! We will be doing a ton of cool projects including making cheese, building cold frames, and working in the campus garden. We have meetings in room 374 of the UC at 5pm on Mondays. To get more information or if you want to get email updates, contact Laura Rollin - lroll186@uwsp.edu. 

Parks and Recreation Association
Our meetings are every Wed. at 6pm TNR 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 TNR 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 TNR 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.

Waste Management Society
Waste Management Society meets every other Tuesday at 5:30pm, TNR 262.

WI Camps
WI Camps meets every 2^nd and 4^th Monday at 5pm in TNR 122. 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!

Women in Natural Resources - WiNR
Mar. 24 Meeting- Come listen to Peggy Farrell give a presentation about the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program and discover the great opportunities there are to get involved!  The meeting will be held in TNR 320 at 6 pm.

Apr. 7 Meeting- How to Survive Treehaven- Come learn about the extra things you need to know before going to summer camp.  This is open to all students attending Treehaven this summer.  TNR 320 at 6 pm.

 North Eastern WI (NEW) Zoo - Mar. 29. Trip to the Zoo in Green Bay, WI. Behind the scenes tour! Sign up required. Leave TNR 8am return late afternoon. $7/person for tour and admission. Additional money for food and gas. Contact Sue Kissinger to sign up or for additional details.

Don’t forget about WiNR Board Meetings held every other week in TNR 110. The next board meeting will be Mar. 26, not Mar. 18 as it said last week!  Any members are welcome to come and get involved in planning activities!

Society for Ecological Restoration
This Monday, restoration expert and former CNR Dean, Dr. Alan Haney, will be giving a presentation on oak savanna restoration in the Midwest. Also, learn about SER’s restoration management projects planned for the Schmeeckle Reserve this spring. For those who will miss this weekend's Aldo Leopold Foundation trip and Devil's Lake camp-out, be assured that there’s more to come. Next meeting is Mon. Mar. 31 at 6pm in TNR 120. Contact: ecorest@uwsp.edu.

Society of American Foresters
Meetings every Thurs. at 5 pm in TNR 170. We have tree-of-the week, skill-of-the-week, as well as professionals speak at our meetings. April 3^rd- Lynn Wilson, Lake States General Manager of Plum Creek, will be speaking at our weekly meeting on what to expect from Plum Creek. Sunday night on the HIstory Channel check out Ax-Men, a show about loggers in the Pacific Northwest.

Student Law Enforcement Agency
Our next meeting will be on Mar. 31 in TNR 170 at 6pm. We will be discussing upcoming events such as the Deer and Turkey Expo, Marsh Watch, and the Spring Trip. To find out more info. come to the meeting or contact SLEA president Chad Wiipermann at cwipp343@uwsp.edu.

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WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION

All About Federal Jobs Presentation NEW
Speakers from the US Department of Agriculture-Rural Development will be speaking about all federal jobs on Wed, Apr. 9 from 4-6pm in CPS 210. They will go over how to find jobs, how to apply, benefits, and options federal employment. If you are interested in getting a seasonal or full time job with the federal government, this presentation is an excellent opportunity to learn how.

Aldo Leopold Foundation Woodland School Workshops
Check out the Aldo Leopold Foundation website for some really interesting classes that deal with ecology and land health.

Treehaven Classes and Workshops

Native American Flute Workshop
Flutes are designed based on an individual’s anatomy. Each flute is personal and has its own personal song the owner must find. Not only will you have the satisfaction of making your own flute, you will be given instruction on how to play it. Participants will construct their flute from a piece of cedar. No musical experience is required.
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Gustin has been making a style of Native American Flutes by hand for over twenty years.
WHEN: 7pm Fri. - 3pm Sun, Apr. 18-20, 2008.
FEE: Full Package: $190.00 includes all meals, lodging & instruction; Commuter Package: $125.00 3 meals & instruction. WHERE: UWSP Treehaven, W2540 Pickerel Creek Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487 Registrations due April 11, 2008. For more information and registration call Treehaven 715.453.4106 (6315 from campus); E-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu; or visit http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven.

Aspen Bark Berry Box
Create a charmingly rustic berry box (or whatever—you’ll find lots of uses around the house and elsewhere) using Native American-style basketry techniques. Local bark and other natural materials will be gathered on-site. You will learn how to lay out a pattern to form a one-piece container and to stitch it together with natural materials.
INSTRUCTOR: Dick Schneider, emeritus Professor of Art at UWSP where he taught mostly ceramics, and courses in Native American crafts.  He maintains a summer pottery studio & shop in Minocqua.
WHEN: Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 26, 2008.
FEE: $50.00 includes lunch and materials.WHERE: UWSP Treehaven, W2540 Pickerel Creek Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487 Registrations due April 18, 2008. For more information and registration call Treehaven 715.453.4106 (6315 from campus); E-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu; or visit http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven.

Black Ash Basketry
During this one day workshop participants will learn the fundamentals of this form of splint work. Instructors will start with an in depth description of the harvesting process followed by hands on preparation of the raw material. Types of baskets, history and stories will be shared and discussed through out the day while participants weave a small basket of their own to take home.
INSTRUCTORS: April and Jarrod Stone Dahl. April is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and currently the only black ash basket weaver of her band. Jarrod is of Scandinavian descent, and much of his woodworking style is influenced by this.
WHEN: Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. May 17, 2008.
FEE: $72.00 includes lunch and materials. WHERE: UWSP Treehaven, W2540 Pickerel Creek Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487 Registrations due May 9, 2008. For more information and registration call Treehaven 715.453.4106 (6315 from campus); E-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu; or visit http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven.

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.

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SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on title for application and more information

National Izaac Walton League Scholarship
Deadline: Apr. 1

Between-the-Lakes Chapter Scholarship
Deadline: Apr. 1

Roy Kalmerton Scholarship
Deadline: Apr. 1

NABA Scholarship
Deadline: Apr. 1

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Deadline: Apr. 15

Wisconsin Water Association Scholarship
Deadline: May 23

Ben Meadows Scholarship
Deadline: June 30

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

All About Federal Jobs Presentation NEW
Speakers from the US Department of Agriculture-Rural Development will be speaking about all federal jobs on Wed, Apr. 9 from 4-6pm in CPS 210. They will go over how to find jobs, how to apply, benefits, and options federal employment. If you are interested in getting a seasonal or full time job with the federal government, this presentation is an excellent opportunity to learn how.

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/jobSearchInformation/jobSrchByFields/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.

Global Career Opportunities
Attached is an extensive list of links to jobs in the US and overseas, enjoy!

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

Various MN DNR Positions Summer and Fulltime
Deadline: Various

Internships/Seasonal Jobs

Wildlife Ranger, Oneida County
Deadline: Apr. 4

Minnetonka Environmental Health Intern NEW
Deadline: Apr. 4

Environmental Assessment Intern, Illinois NEW
Deadline: Apr. 18

V3 Wetland Field Internships
Deadline: Apr. 30

Dane County Park Managers
Dane County Parks Dep't. will be in the west lobby of the TNR on Wed, Mar. 12 from 9-2. Stop by and talk to them if you are interested.

Biological Science Technician (Plants)

Aquatic Plant Harvester
If you live in the greater Milwaukee area and need a job for the summer, consider driving an aquatic plant harvester with Midwest Aquatics. Responsibilities will include harvesting and removal of plants operating a mechanical harvester, conveyor, and dump truck. Dates to work are whenever you are available for the summer and salary will be at least $3,000 for the summer. To apply, contact Dan Fetzer of Midwest Aquatics at midwestaquatics@sbcglobal.net (preferred) or 262-385-5874.

Cranberry IPM Scout Nekoosa, WI
*Good opportunity for students attending Treehaven.

Johnson's Nursery Summer Interns and Propagation laborers Menomonee Falls, WI

Various Park Internships near Silver Bay in NE MN
Deadline: Varies with location

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Wildlife and Forestry Positions
Deadline: Varies with position

Zoning & Environmental Health Interns Brooklyn Park, MN

AmeriCorps-The Nature Conservancy, OR

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

Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Research Crew
This is a great way to gain some research experience without a lot of time commitment.

Environmental Chemistry Research Posistions NEW

Wildlife and Fisheries

Nebraska Game and Parks Biologists NEW
Deadline: Mar. 28

Whitefish Dunes State Park Biology Intern
Deadline: Apr. 1

Avian Field Technician, Southern MI NEW
Deadline: Apr. 1

Wildlife Maintenance Position, Oneida County
Deadline: Apr. 4

Waterfowl Research Assistant Klamath Falls, OR
Deadline: Apr. 4

Wildlife Research Technician Patuxent, MD
Deadline: Apr. 7

STEP Bird Flu Technician Rochert or Middle River, MN
Deadline: Apr. 7

Stream Surveying Western US
Deadline: Apr. 14-Hiring may begin in mid Feb.

Whooping Crane Project Intern
Deadline: Open until filled.

Riparian Vegetation Survey Western US
Deadline: Apr. 14-Hiring may begin in mid Feb.

Lakeshore Restoration Assistant, Northern Wisconsin NEW
Deadline: Apr. 20

Avian Research Technicians northern WI and north-central MN
Deadline: Apr. 30

International Crane Foundation Aviculturist NEW

Alaska Groundfish Technician NEW

Aquatic Biology Field Technician Positions NEW

Habitat Assessment Technician, Wyoming NEW

Waterfowl Field Technician, Montana NEW

Stream Morphology Internship, Chippewa NF, Minnesota NEW

Waterfowl Technician Suisun, CA

Wild Animal Care Intern Oconomowoc, WI

Lake Geneva Environmental Agency Lake Management Internship

Ducks Unlimited Research Technician, Dakotas

Ducks Unlimited Research Technician, Canada

Avian Research Technicians Jackson, WY

Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor

McFaddin/Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Tech Job in Mt. Horeb, WI

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Water/Fisheries positions with MN DNR
Deadline: Varies with position

Mississippi River Biological Technician St. Paul, MN

Breeding Bird Surveyors N. MN and WI

Waterfowl Research, Feb-Sept, Coastal Texas and Louisiana

Fisheries Management Assistant Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Delta Waterfowl Foundation Technicians, ND and Canada

Coleman Lake Club Guide and Stream Laborer

Northwoods Wildlife Center Minocqua, WI

Forestry/Restoration/Conservation

USFS Positions, Colorado
Deadline: Mar. 31

Seasonal Natural Resources Technician, Stillwater, MN NEW
Deadline: Apr. 11

Field Forester/Botanist in Northern Wisconsin NEW
Deadline: June 1
Great job for a Treehaven student attending Session 1

Forest Vegetation Sampling Interns NEW

Nevada Timber and Fuels Positions NEW

Seasonal Tree Inspector, Minnetonka, MN

Tahoe National Forest Timber Crew Positions

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Biological Plant Technician
Announcement
Student Program Application
Student Program Application (Signed copy)
Declaration for Federal Employment

Forestry Technician White River National Forest, CO

Forestry Technician, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, CO

Summer Forestry Jobs in Steamboat Spring, CO

UW-Madison Forest Ecology Internship, Flambeau River State Forest

Forestry Technician Clemson, SC

Restoration Tech, Tallgrass Restoration LLC

Timber Management, Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY

Black Hills National Forest Firefighting Positions

USFS Forest Technicians, Colorado


Environmental Education and Interpretation

Schmeeckle Job Board
Visit the Schmeeckle Job Board for all sorts of EE/I job openings.
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/interp/jobs/

Central Wisconsin Environmental Station job openings for Summer 2008!
The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is now accepting applications for the 2008 summer camp positions.  This year we are looking for a Health Care Counselor and 8 Counselor/Naturalists.  Spend this summer on Sunset Lake building your resume with a challenging and rewarding experience that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.  For complete job descriptions, visit our website at http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cwes. 
Deadline: Mar. 31

Whitefish Dunes State Park Naturalist Intern
Deadline: Apr. 1

Point Beach State Park Naturalist Intern
Deadline: Apr. 1

Potawatomi State Park Naturalist Intern
Deadline: Apr. 1

Glacier Hollow Summer Camp Positions
Deadline: Apr. 15

Naturalists Intern Milton HS
Great for Second session Treehaven student!
Deadline: May 9

International Crane Foundation Interpretive Program Manager NEW

Pheasants Forever Youth Program Coordinator, Illinois NEW

Costa Rica Environmental Education Program Developer NEW

Crossways Camp Counselor, Hatley, WI

Camp Tekawitha Summer Counselor, near Shawano

Interpretive Ranger Position Anchorage, AK

Various Summer Positions at Bear Paw Scouts Camp, NE Wisconsin


Permanent/Full Time Jobs

Wetlands Coordinator
Deadline: Mar. 28

GIS Technician Position, Adams County, WI NEW
Deadline: Mar. 31

Biological Technician, Voyageurs National Park NEW
Deadline: Apr. 3

Watershed Technician Buffalo, MN
Deadline: Apr. 7

Whitetails Unlimited Field Director
Deadline: June 30

WY NRCS Soil Science Positions
Hiring immediately.

Pheasants Forever Youth Program Coordinator, Illinois NEW

Tree Care and Maintenance Position in Stevens Point NEW

Arborist Position in Appleton NEW

Natural Areas Technician, Urbana, IL

Interpreter/Naturalist at Raptor Center, MN
To view job announcement click on "Search Postings" and type in "birds."

NTS Consulting Firm Position Opening

Environmental Scientist Marshfield, WI

Wisconsin Association of Lakes Executive Director

Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource, LLC Biologist

Organic Valley: Regional Farmers Relations Representative

Sage Grouse Field Assistant Eastern Nevada

Director of Conservation-Land Management Madison, WI

Student Conservation Association Program Coordinator Milwaukee, WI

Midwest Renewable Energy Association Events Coordinator Custer, WI

National Wildlife Federation Regional Representative Ann Arbor, MI

Natural Resource Specialist Bison, SD
Application

NW Area Forester Bison, SD

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.

ArborCare Resources, Inc. Hailey, ID

Natural Resources Recreation Manager

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

Graduate Opportunities

Clemson Forestry Operations, MS and PhD
Deadline: Apr. 1

Earth System & Science Policy Assistantship U of ND

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