September 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

Pulpcut 2006 NEW
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. 15. Preliminary sign-up for Pulpcut will occur Sept. 4-12, 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. 12 or 13, 6-8 pm, CNR 120. Sign-up is on a first come basis, so don�t delay! For further information, contact Mike Demchik, 295-8910, mdemchik@uwsp.edu

Student Success Center Hours
Sue's walk-in hours: Tuesday 1-2:30pm; Wed. and Thurs. from 10:00-11:30am. The 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 the CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180). The deadline for applications is Sept. 28.

DROP/ADD Procedures NEW
Students can drop or add a class until Sept. 13 on-line without any signatures, unless the class/section is closed or permission required.

New Majors NEW
New majors in Resource Management: Law Enforcement and Resource Management: Policy are now available. Stop by CNR 180 to add these majors or to pick up the planning sheets.

UWSP Involvement Fair - "Under the Big Top" NEW
Thurs, Sept. 13, 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!

Help make sure the tax on your hunting and fishing equipment is going to the right place!
To continue getting Wisconsin's share of the federal excise tax you pay when you buy hunting and fishing equipment, DNR needs to update its Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan for 2007-2013. You can help! Please take this survey to share your thoughts on natural resource issues and priorities Wisconsin needs to address over the next six years.

Fall Colloquium Series: Energy & Natural Resources NEW
Click on the above title to see this fall�s exciting line up of speakers as they discuss various aspects of our energy issues.

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Peace Corp Factsheet
Are you interested in the Peace Corp (PC)? Would you like to learn more about it? Click on the title or stop by CNR 192 for more information or to check out books highlighting Return PC Volunteer experiences.

Costa Rica 2007-2008 NEW
The 3 credit Tropical Ecology winterim field course has 16 participants as of Sept. 1. The limit is 25 students. It is imperative that if you are interested and have not yet signed up to do so immediately as we will begin academic preparation for the trip during fall semester. Please contact Ron Crunkilton, Sara Windjue or stop by the International Programs Office if you have any questions. Click on Costa Rica in the title for more information.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Environmental Educators and Naturalists Association (EENA/NAI) NEW
Welcome back to school. Our first meeting of the year is going to be on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Hope to see you there.

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) NEW
Meetings are every Tues. at 5pm in CNR 240. Our first meeting of the year will be on Sept. 11.

The Wildlife Society NEW
Welcome back everyone! The first meeting of The Wildlife Society will be held on Sept.11, CNR 170 at 5pm. Come and hear about all of our projects and opportunities and meet the state chapter president Karl Martin! It is going to be a great year so come to the first meeting on Tuesday to help us kick it off!

WiNR Welcome back Picnic NEW
Mon, Sept. 10, 5pm, Schmeeckle Pavilion
Meet us at the pavilion on the south side of the Schmeeckle Reserve for
FREE sandwiches, chips and lemonade!
WiNR membership dues ($5.00/year) will be collected

Society of American Foresters NEW
The Society of American Foresters are excited to start off another semester! There are lots of things going on including the Involvement Fair, a softball tournament, and who can forget Pulpcut? We look forward to seeing all of the old members as well as TONS of new students next Thurs. Sept. 13 in CNR 170 at 5pm. If you can�t make it to the first meeting, feel free to stop by the office any time to meet the officers as well as current members!

Sustainable Agriculture in Communities Society NEW
Stop by on Tuesdays from 3-6pm at the Campus garden across from the fire station to get fresh produce. We have all kinds of goodies including tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and eggplant. We will have meetings at the garden at 7:30pm on Tuesdays or CPS 234 if it rains. A lot of cool projects will be going on so check us out.

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WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION

Resume Workshops NEW
Fall resume workshops have been scheduled for the following dates and times. Workshops are open to all CNR and science majors and are free of charge. Here are the workshop sessions:

Thursday, September 27th
Monday, October 8th
Wednesday, October 17th
Thursday, November 1st
Tuesday, November 6th

Workshops will be held in CNR 120 from 7 to 9 PM. All sessions are identical in content, so students need to attend only one program. Signup is NOT required. Make sure that you do not miss these outstanding opportunities.

Aldo Leopold Legacy Center Planting Day NEW
Approximately 7,000 plant plugs must be planted. It is this Sat. Sept. 8, 9am-5pm with a social hour to follow. A tour of the Leopold Shack will occur at 1pm, followed by a tour of the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center at 3pm.
www.aldoleopold.org

Outdoor EdVentures Events
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/healthwellness/outedven/trips.asp

Furbearer Ecology Workshop NEW
There will be a workshop about the ecology, management, and trapping techniques of furbearers. The workshop will be held Sept. 28-30 and costs only $25. Click on the title for the registration form. The form should be returned to Dr. Anderson by Mon, Sept. 24.

Treehaven Classes and Workshops
Check out some of the many programs offered at Treehaven this semester!!!

Mushrooming in the Northwoods: An introduction
Is it a mushroom or a toadstool? Get this question answered by attending one of these seminars to learn the basics of mushroom collecting and identification!  Seminars include both classroom and field teaching. Each week during the season offers new opportunities as different fungi fruit are available at different times
WHEN:  Saturday 9am-4pm, Sept. 15, 2007
INSTRUCTORS: taught by members of the Mycological Club of the North, with chief instructor James Hickey
FEE:  $5 per session per person; includes lunch. NOTE: Registrations are due Friday prior to the session. Enrollment limited to 15 for greater one-on-one instruction and question accuracy
WHERE: UWSP Treehaven, W2540 Pickerel Creek Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487
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.

Want to Learn About Hunting and Participate in an Actual Hunt?
Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow will be holding a 1-credit class, NR 405, Oct. 11-14, 2007 where you can learn about hunting and participate in trap shooting and a pheasant hunt. Click title for more info and contacts.

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SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on title for application and more information

!CNR Scholarships
The CNR Undergraduate Scholarship application will be available beginning Oct. 1st - watch the CNR Reporter for details.

Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF) Scholarship NEW
Deadline: Oct. 12

Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters� Conference Wildlife Research Scholarship NEW
There is a newly-established Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters� Conference Wildlife Research Scholarship for CNR undergraduate students. The 2007 grant award will be $500 and will be given to a project that demonstrates the greatest potential for enhancing or promoting the future of healthy waterfowl populations and habitat in Wisconsin.

Applicants should submit a 1-page proposal to Dr. Eric Anderson that includes: 1) Project description/overview (e.g., problem/need and goal); 2) Project steps and timeline; and 3) Estimated project cost / budget. Awardee(s) will be chosen by WWHC representatives and must present their project results, progress or plans at the annual Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters� Conference in spring of 2008. Deadline for applying is Sept. 28.

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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.

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

More Jobs
For more jobs stop by the Student Success Center (CNR 180) and ask to take a look at the job book.

EPA Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships and Internships NEW
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.

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The CNR Reporter is a weekly publication of 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.