September 24-28, 2007
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-General Academic Information
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Programs
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GENERAL
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Student Success Center Hours
Sue's walk-in hours are
Mon. and Tues. from 2-3:30 and Wed. and Thurs. from 10-11:30.
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.
New Majors
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.
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
Click on the above title to see this fall�s exciting line up of speakers as they
discuss various aspects of our energy issues.
Schmeeckle Weekly Special
NEW
Get 10% off all singing Auduban Birds.
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
European Seminar Guest visiting CNR: Dr. Katarzyna
Sawicka-Kapusta, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
NEW
Dr. Katarzyna Sawicka-Kapusta will be visiting Stevens Point
and the CNR Sept. 22-29. She has been involved in
the CNR European Seminar for over 19 years as a guest lecturer and
coordinator for the Poland stay. She will be
lecturing on "Environmental Issues in Poland" on
Tuesday, September 25 4-5:30 pm in
CNR 120. A reception will follow. Open to the public, however, former
European Seminar students are especially encouraged to attend. Contact Bobbi
Kubish for more information.
Seats
are limited after Sept 24. Sign up today for a great WINTERIM experience!
It is imperative that if you are
interested in a winterim trip and have not yet signed up to do so immediately as
we will begin academic preparation for the trip during fall semester.
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STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Student Planning Association
NEW
We will be having our kick-off meeting on Wed, Sept. 26 at 7pm in CNR 122.
Please attend and join if you are interested in land use issues. There will also
be free pizza.
Environmental
Educators and Naturalists Association (EENA/NAI
We're going to be having a potluck! It will be on
Tues. Sept. 25 at 6pm in the WCEE (4th Floor LRC). We'll also be watching a
movie. 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)
Meetings are every Tues. at 5pm in CNR 252.
The Wildlife Society
There will be no meeting this week because of the National Wildlife Society
Conference in Arizona. We hope to see you next week on Tues, Oct. 2.
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 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.
Parks and Recreation Association
Welcome back everyone! Come join us for some
camping, grilling out, or just some R and R. Our meetings are every Wed. at 6pm
CNR 361. Our first meeting will be Wed. Sept. 19. Hope to see you there! Email
kwill752@uwsp.edu for more information or find us at the involvement fair
this Thursday.
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!
Student Law
Enforcement Association
We will be meeting on Mon, Sept. 24 at 6pm in CNR 170. We will be discussing a
number of upcoming activities including Hunter Safety. New members are always
welcome so bring a friend! Any questions contact Secretary Matt Groppi,
mgrop178@uwsp.edu.
Herpetology Society Meetings
Meetings are
Roots and Shoots
Thanks to all those who came to our first meeting. Our next meeting
will be Wed. Sept. 26, 5pm in the WCEE(4th Floor Library), and then we can start
meeting every other Wed. See you then.
Women in Natural Resources
Sat, Oct. 6, 12:30pm - ? � Apple and pumpkin picking at
Helene�s Hilltop Orchard in Merrill.
Afterwards, we will be baking up apple pies at Sue�s house!
Sue will provide sloppy joes for supper and we can eat the pies and ice
cream for dessert!! Bring money to buy a
pumpkin and extra apples if you want. E-mail Sue to RSVP and with question:
skissing@uwsp.edu
WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Resume Workshops
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.
Outdoor EdVentures Events
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/healthwellness/outedven/trips.asp
2008
Lakes Convention Call for Presenters
Conference Dates: April 17-19, 2008
Submission deadline: Fri. Oct. 5, 2007 click on title for more details.
Furbearer Ecology Workshop
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.
Midwest
Environmental Education Conference (MEEC)
Oct. 18-20 at UWSP! Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 27. Cost is only
$15 for students. Click on title for more information.
For a student scholarship and registration form
click
here. Return the form to an EENA officer or Dr. Brenda Lackey, CNR 182.
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.
Anyone hunting doves at Buena Vista
NEW
If you are willing to let your kill be sampled for trichomoniasis please contact
Kristina Artner at kartn508@uwsp.edu. The
sample is a simple oral swab taken within 2 days of the kill. Thanks.
Treehaven Classes and Workshops
NEW
GPS/GIS-Global Positioning Systems & Geographic Information Systems
This is an
introductory workshop 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. Equipment will be used
outside part of the time. No previous experience is necessary. Attention UWSP
Students:
WHEN: 9am Sat.-4pm Sun, Nov. 3-4, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Kevin Lawton, UWSP, at Treehaven. Tomahawk.
FEE: Weekend Package-$160.00 includes instruction, all meals, and lodging-2 per
room; Commuter Package: $140.00 - includes instruction, and 3 meals. NOTE:
Graduate and undergraduate credit available; Students seeking credit must pay a
tuition fee in addition to the workshop fee. This course is not intended for
students who have already taken a GPS/GIS course on campus. If you have further
questions, contact John Heusinkveld, Treehaven Assistant Director, at
715.453.4106 or e-mail
treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
Snowshoe Weaving
Workshop to weave
your own beautiful, functional pair of Ojibwa, Bear Paw or Alaskan snowshoes.
WHEN: Fri. 7pm-1pm Sun, Nov. 9-11, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Johnson.
FEE: Full Package-$240.00 includes 5 meals, lodging-2/room, instruction & kit;
Commuter Package-$175.00 includes 3 meals, instruction & kit. Registration due
November 2, 2007. Contact: (715) 453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail
treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
WHEN: Sat. 9 am-7pm Nov. 12, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Johnson, at Treehaven. Tomahawk
FEE: $155.00 NOTE: includes 2 meals, kit,
materials and instruction. Registration due November 2, 2007; Contact: (715)
453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
Learn and
practice group process and facilitation skills that can be used to develop
highly effective teams that produce high quality results. WHEN: Nov. 30-Dec. 2,
2007 (Nov. 29 optional), 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.
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 February 22. Contact:
(715) 453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
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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
Deadline: Oct. 12
Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters� Conference Wildlife Research Scholarship
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
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.
Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Positions
Go to the DNR employment page to check out some of the wildlife and fisheries
openings.
Minnesota Waterfowl Association Wetland Restoration
Technician
Deadline: Sept. 28
Wildlife Biologist, Central Flyway Representative
Lakewood, CO
Deadline: Oct. 5
Iowa Regional Biologist, Ducks Unlimited, Ames, IA
Deadline: Sept. 21
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Positions
Field Organizer
Systems Manager
Development Director
Deadlines vary for each position. Click on the position
titles to view the various openings.
Woodland Management Services Forestry Positions
NEW
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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.