3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP The CNR Reporter is a weekly publication of the University of Wisconsin­ Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. Deadline for articles and announcements is 9 a.m. on Friday. Submit information electronically using the article form. Looking for an old CNR Reporter find them in our archives. Academic Information Advising Walk­in Hours NEW Advising Walk­in Hours These times are set aside for quick questions regarding your degree progress and student record. Longer discussions will require an appointment. Mon. Mar 14 Bobbi Kubish Jessica Tomaszewski TNR 180 TNR 192 First­Year & Sophomores Transfers 1:00 PM ­ 2:30 PM 4:00 PM ­ 5:00 PM Tues. Mar 15 10:00 AM ­ 11:30 AM Wed. Mar 16 1:30 PM ­ 3:00 PM Out of Office Thurs. Mar 17 10:30 AM ­ 12:00 PM Out of Office Fri. Mar 18 Out of Office 6­Week Summer Field Experience We are no longer accepting applications for the 2016 Summer Field Techniques in Natural Resources. The roster of accepted students for each session will be posted on the bulletin board across TNR 180 (th Student Success Center) by noon on April 11. If you have any other questions please feel free to stop by the Student Success Center! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 2/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Summer Field Experience Session Dates Session 1: May 21 ­ July 1 Session 2 & 3: July 10 ­ August 19 Note: If you still need to take Bio 130 but have to attend Treehaven, you can take it * opposite of Treehaven Sessions 2 or 3. Due to the amount of credits earned in Treehaven, you only have to pay for 3 credits instead of 5. Job Opportunity­Teaching Assistants for the Summer Field Experience We are extending the deadline for Plant I.D. Teaching Assistant’s (T.A.) and Course T.A.’s for and Campus Field Techniques in Natural Resources this summer. If you are interested in a summer job opportunity and meet the requirements please print out an application and turn in to TNR 180 by 18 at NOON. We have positions for half summer and full summer. Click Here for the Applications! CNR Peer Advising! It's that time of semester ­ academic advising season! If you are currently assigned to CNR Peer Advisin for you academic advising you will need to make an appointment at the Student Success Center in order to register for Fall 2016 classes. Follow these steps below! Sign up for a half hour appointment to talk with a CNR Peer Advisor. 1. Check out the staff information (major and their scheduled work time) on our bulletin board (across from TNR 180) to choose someone with a major similar to yours (not necessary but some students prefer this). 2. Stop in the Student Success Center, TNR 180, to schedule a time that works for you (No appointments taken by phone/e­mail). 3. Mark your appointment time down in your calendar, phone, etc! 4. Show up at your assigned time* with a printed copy of your DEGREE PROGRESS REPORT open mind, questions, a few course ideas! You will be talking about different options for classes, GPA and 5. application requirements, as well as other ways to keep you on track for graduation. * If you miss your appointment, you have one more chance to sign up and attend. If you miss two peer advising appointments, you forfeit your registration time and will register on the last day (May 2nd). We have over 400 students to advise so a missed appointment means you impact our office and anothe student! Please don’t miss appointments and sign up today! If you have any questions about advising or the registration process, please stop into the CNR Student Success Center and ask! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 3/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Success Center and ask! Career Services Workshops Here is the full list of workshops Upcoming Workshops: March 10: 5­6:30 PM in CCC 213 "Resumes & Other Professional Correspondence" March 14: 6­7 PM in TNR 120 "Preparing for Interviews" March 15: 6­7 PM in CCC 213 "LinkedIn ­ Build Your Professional Network" March 16: 6­7 PM in CCC 213 "Finding Jobs and Internships" Free Tutoring in Lower Debot The Tutoring­Learning Center is offering free tutoring in Lower Debot, room 073. Writing tutors and chemistry tutors will be available Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 pm ­ 8:00 PM, every week from now until summer. No appointment is necessary. Students are served on a drop­in basis. We hope to see you there! Great Sources of Reference for Questions The CNR handbook is a great reference, CNR Handbook ! The Campus Catalog is great as well, Campus Catalog ! Advising Resources has some really helpful Video Tutorials! Buy Your CNR Apparel Today! CNR long sleeved t­shirts – brown or sage green – Only $15! CNR baseball and Fidel caps are also on sale in a variety of colors – only $15 Show your CNR pride and help support the programs of the CNR Student Success Center! Enhance Your Note­Taking, Test Preparation and Study Skills The Tutoring­Learning Center (TLC) houses UW­Stevens Point's Academic Literacies Specialist, Emily Wisinski, a professional staff member, meets with students on an individual basis to discuss: Time Management Goal Setting and Motivation Test Preparation http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 4/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Test Preparation Note­Taking and other study skills Stop by the TLC in the basement of the library, room 018 to make an appointment to discuss your individual concerns and create an academic success plan. Or, visit during Emily’s office hours: Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CNR Major Course Fee Each student carrying a CNR major (with the exception of Paper Science) will be charged $40/semester f the "CNR Fee Treehaven & CWES" to fund major renovations at the Treehaven and Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) Field Stations. This fee will be charged to CNR majors enrolled at UWSP each spring and fall semester beginning in Jan, 2009. Four Year Plan Blank Template This document can come in handy when you are making a four year plan. It's a great idea to plan ahead close this section Events and Speakers CNR Graduate Seminars Interested in research? Come and see the CNR Graduate Students present on their research! Undergraduates welcome to the attend the following graduate seminars this semester at 4 pm TNR 120. March 8 March 15 Student presentation Presenter: Josh Schulze Student presentation Presenter: Jessica Jaworski Dan Isermann Movement of Lake Sturgeon after upstream passage of two dams on the Menominee River, WI­MI Shelli Dubay Effects of forced re­nesting on a reintroduced population of Whooping Cranes/Behavioral patterns of Whooping Cranes and Sandhill Cranes Spring break Student presentation March 29 April 5 Presenter: Melissa Alexander Student presentation Brenda Lackey Development, implementation, and evaluation of pilot series of nature programs for visitor centers Anna Haines Examination of local wetland governance http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 5/23 3/14/2016 April 5 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Presenter: Matt Zangl April 12 Student presentation Presenter: Brenna Hyzy April 19 Student presentation Presenter: Ellen King Anna Haines Examination of local wetland governance Kevin Russell Occupancy and maternal roosts of the northern long eared bat in the Lake States Region Kendra Liddicoat Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Wisconsin Camps Shiba Kar Encouraging pro­environmental behavior through energy education programs in Wisconsin schools Anna Haines Landowner and visitor attitudes towards landscape scale restoration Josh Raabe Factors influencing Walleye spawning across Minnesota Student presentation April 26 May 3 May 10 Presenter: Jenny Christopher Student presentation Presenter: Emily Usher Student presentation Presenter: Doug Zentner Coffee and Culture April 5th: Tuesday at 6:00PM in DUC Laird Center, Many Faiths, One Community: Religious Diversity in Central Wisconsin April 13th: Wednsday at 6:00PM in DUC Alumni Room, Struggling to be Hmong­American April 19th: Tuesday at 6:00PM in DUC Alumni Room, Interracial Dating ande Relationships Wisconsin DNR's Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation 2015 Accomplishments The Wisconsin DNR would like to share with you a report on the accomplishments of the Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation in 2015. It was a great year with many things to be thankful fo and proud of. Of course, many of these accomplishments would not have been possible without support from people like you. Inside the report you will find stories about swans, bats, mussels, plants and othe important pieces of our natural heritage. Of particular interest may be a story about rediscovering the federally threatened prairie bush clover (Lespedeza leptostachya) at a State Natural Area in Green Coun or another one about the always photogenic Virginia meadow beauty (Rhexia virginica). close this section http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 6/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Study Away Opportunities Costa Rica Tropical Ecology 2016­17 Winterim Study Abroad Experience sloths, sea turtles, quetzals and more, while learning about the complex ecosystems of beautiful, warm, and peaceful Costa Rica. This study abroad favorite will be led by Dr. Mike Demchik, forestry faculty member and his wife, Sophie Demchik. Click on the flyer for more information and stay tuned for an information session. To pick up a registration packet or ask questions please stop but TNR 192 during Jessica Tomaszewski’s Walk­in hours as listed in the Academic Information session of the reporter. National Student Exchange (NSE) Full Academic Year or Single Semester, Fall or Spring NSE offers students a domestic alternative to studying abroad. What began with three campuses exchanging seven students is now 200 universities placing 3,000 students each year. UW­Stevens Point became a member institution in 2014 and will begin to send students to NSE participating universities, and welcome NSE students to campus, in the fall of 2015. For more information visit the NSE website at www.nse.org/ and UWSP webpage at http://www.uwsp.edu/studyAbroad/Pages/National­Student­Exchange­­­­NSE.aspx . Once you have background information contact UWSP program coordinator Mark Koepke in CCC 108 for advising. U of Idaho Semester in the Wild What better way to learn the ecological and social relationships among nature, writing and sustainable natural recourses than to spend a semester in the middle of it all, at Taylor Wilderness Research Station Earn 17 upper division credits while studying ecology in the heart of America’s largest wilderness area. F more information check out www.uidaho.edu/wild. If you have any questions please contact Meg Gag a tayranch@uidaho.edu. close this section Student Organizations Student Organizations' Weekly Update American Fisheries Society (AFS) Join us for our meetings on Wednesdays, at 5pm in TNR 170! We need everyone who plans on going to register, as the early bird registration deadline is on the 29th. Contact Kate Carpenter if you have any questions. American Water Resources Association (AWRA) NEW The UWSP Student Chapter of AWRA is committed to the preservation and enhancement of our nation's water quality through education, responsible management, and the continued efforts of our members.We provide many hand on experiences in water resources and hydrology fieldwork projects. We also have fun events like highway cleanup, educating children and local residents in the http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 7/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP highway cleanup, educating children and local residents in the community about water resources and water protection. Upcoming Events: Education event: Science Extravaganza March 12th 10am ­ 2:30pm at Ben Franklin junior High School. Education event: Little Plover Appreciation Day TBD. No meeting next Tuesday March 15th. We meet every Tuesday at 5:00pm in TNR 252. Dues are $5 for a semester, or $10 per academic year plus a FREE T­ Shirt. If you have any question please feel free to email us at awra@uwsp.edu. Animal Behavior Club Our meeting this week will include a visit from Dr. Plonsky and one of his dogs. He will be discussing canine behavior and training topics. Join us Wednesday March 2nd in TNR 122 at 6 pm. Big Dawg Fishing Team Do you like to fish? The Big Dawg Fishing Team is group of anglers on campus you will want to come check out. We are a team that fishes competitively on the FLW, BASS, and Cabela’s Boat US Collegiate bass fishing tournament series. Our organization is all about bringing people who are dedicated to the sport of fishing together. We fish club tournaments all over Wisconsin in both the spring and the fall semesters and teams can qualify to compete on the national stage all over the country. UWSP Big Dawg Fishing is ranked in the top 10 collegiate bass fishing teams in the nation Our goal is to help make everyone a better angler and help you learn to be more successful on the water. Our team has some great sponsors that everyone who joins the team can benefit from. We meet Thursday night at 7pm in CCC 205, and everyone is welcome. The dues for Big Dawg Fishing are $20 per semester. You can check us out on Facebook “UWSP Big Dawg Fishing”. If you have a questions contact Ryan Pinkalla at rpink569@uwsp.edu . February 11th Big Dawg Fishing will be hosting guest speaker Matt Stefan, professional angler on the FLW tour. This is free and open to anyone it will be in CCC 214 at 7pm. Bring all your friend th will be a presentation you will not want to miss! Coalition of Organizational Leadership in TNR (COOL) Our meetings are Thursdays at 5:00 PM in TNR 320, and that any topic/event/idea that anyone would like to be brought up at this meeting can be emailed to Jordan Winkenbach at jwink613@uwsp.edu. Ducks Unlimited Student Chapter The newly formed Ducks Unlimited student chapter will be having its first meets Wednesdays at 6:00p.m. in TNR 170. Anyone interested in wetlands, waterfowl, and the great outdoors is welcome to join! Come by to meet the new officers, learn what we have in store for next semester, and sign up for http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 8/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Come by to meet the new officers, learn what we have in store for next semester, and sign up for the email list!! Environmental Educators and Naturalists Association (EENA) The Environmental Educators and Naturalists Association exists to spread environmental literacy and knowledge to the surrounding campus and community through educational programs and events geared toward all ages. EENA meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the WCEE on the 4th floor of the library­ all students are welcome! ATTENTION EENA MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS!! Its that time of year again! What time you ask? Well, its time for the ECO FAIR T­Shirt Design Contest again! This years theme is Water: It all Trickles Down This years prize is $10 AND your name somewhere on the T­Shirt! So get those designs to any EENA member, or the EENA office, located in the basement of the DUC, by March 7th at midnight! We look forward to seeing your awesome designs! Any questions please contact Emma Adams at eadam744@uwsp.edu Environmental and Sustainability Issues Committee If you are interested in working on sustainability initiatives and policies on the UWSP campus, check out the Environmental and Sustainability Issues Committee of the Student Government Association! The committee works on a variety environmental topics from bicycle safety to waste reduction. Stop by the meeting, Thursdays at 12pm in the Brewhaus conference room, or contact Alex Thomas if you want to get involved. https://www.uwsp.edu/sga/Pages/UWSPSGA­ EnvironmentalandSustainabiltyIssuesCommittee.aspx Fire Crew The Fire Crew is always looking for new members so even if you're not sure what we're all about, stop by to a meeting and talk with a few of the members or officers and join in the fun!!! The UWSP Fire Crew meetings will be held in TNR 120 on Thursdays from 6­7. The Fire Crew is once again offering a great opportunity to get your basic wildland fire certification No experience is necessary. This is a very marketable class for any natural resource major. Applications are available across from the Fire Crew office (TNR 361a) or at the Fire Crew webpage Izaak Walton League The Izaak Walton League of America is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1992, and has over 250 local chapters throughout the nation. Our club is focused on anything and everything outdoors. We participate in many different activities such as Trout Stream Restoration, Trail Maintenance, Highway Cleanup, and Kids Fishing Day, as well as Bow Shoots, Trap Shoots, and Rifle Shoots. During our meetings we also have hands on activities such as Knot Tying, Chainsaw and Axe sharpening and care, Wilderness Survival, and many others. We have meetings every Thursday at 7:00 PM in TNR 240. Dues: $5.00/semester or $8.00/year Comments or questions? Email us at iwla@uwsp.edu or check out the UWSP IKES Website: http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/iwla/pages/default.aspx Land Conservation Society The Land Conservation Society (LCS) is a national organization which has a newly establish branch here on campus. We focus on land conservation at its roots which is at the private level and work http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 9/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP here on campus. We focus on land conservation at its roots which is at the private level and work with several nonprofit organizations focused on land conservation called land trusts. We work especially close with the North Central Conservancy Trust in Plover which has land from the bottom of Adams County to the top of Lincoln County and Taylor County. We hold more than half a dozen work days every semester where we go out and help, conserve, and preserve owners land through many different management techniques. We meet every other Wednesday at 4pm in TNR 271. Exact dates below, hope you join! (3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11) Please stay updated on your e­mail for our events next semester. Email us at lconserve@uwsp.ed for any questions. Park and Recreation Association (PRA) We meet weekly at 6 pm in TNR 320 and our contact email is pra@uwsp.edu. If students would like updates, we will be sending weekly emails about activities, so they can email us to be added to the contact list if they can't make it to meetings. We also have an updated list of officers on the UWSP student organization page under PRA if people wish to contact us individually. SGA Green Fund! The Green Fund is a student ran fund that was created to finance sustainable and environmental initiatives across the UWSP campus. This fund provides around $100,000 for projects and is open to any group on campus who is interested in starting a project that would increase campus sustainability and decrease its environmental footprint. If you have an idea, are interested in starting a project, or would like to sit on the committee that allocates the funds, please check out the hyperlink or contact Alex Thomas. Click here for project application! https://www.uwsp.edu/sga/Pages/greenfund/default.aspx Society of American Foresters (SAF) NEW The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is one of the largest student organizations at UW­ Stevens Point and one of the most active. We are aimed at getting undergraduates valuable experience. We meet weekly in TNR 120 at 5pm on Thursdays! Dues: $3 for the semester or $5 for the year. Currently our members are actively participating in many different programs provided by the society, such as tours of logging and silviculture operations, local community outreach and education, attending professional conferences, and skill workshops to enhance their abilities as foresters and to prepare for the Basic Skills Exam and other classroom work. Upcoming: Cruise Stick Workshop next Thursday March 17th; more details to come. Apple grafting is taking place April 4th and April 6th from 5­6PM. Contact to secure root stock; first is free and each additional unit is $3! Interested in throwing axes, underhand chop, or crosscut sawing?! Well you are in luck, because we have a Woodland Sports team! Come join us anytime we are practicing. Official practices will be 4:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4PM on Wednesdays at 1300 Portage Street, Stevens Point, WI. Come on out and have some fun with the Mid­Western Foresters Conclave Championship Team! This years' conclave is coming up April 16th; registration is due March 11th…contact us for more information on how you can register! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 10/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP due March 11th…contact us for more information on how you can register! Have comments or questions? Email us at saf@uwsp.edu or stop by the office in room TNR 361a. UWSP SAF Website: http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/saf Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) We are a group of people dedicated to helping restore and conserve ecosystems by volunteering with numerous organizations and institutions both locally and across the state. Through activities such as removing invasive species, collecting native seed, planting native species, assisting with prescribed burns, and much more, we stay connected to the community and the surrounding ecosystems. With many events and activities planned, we are excited to see what this semester w bring! Our meetings are on Wednesdays in TNR 240 starting at 5:00pm. We hope to see you there! If yo have any questions you can contact Alissa Johnson ajohn415@uwsp.edu. "Society grows great when old men {and women} plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." ­­Greek Proverb. Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Our meetings will be at 5 PM in TNR 255. Bring a friend! Here is our calander for this semester! you have any questions about any of the events or club activities, please feel free to email Wednesday at wjord631@uwsp.edu. Are you interested in research or want to get experience in the lab? Join our Research Co­ Coordinators every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM to learn and work on our current long term research project. If you have any ques℀甄ons please contact Derek at derekjpotratz@gmail.com Dues are $5 for a semester and $10 for the year! We hope to see you at our next meeting! Student Law Enforcement Association (SLEA) If you're interested in law enforcement and enhancing your skills then stop by Every Monday night at 6 pm in TNR 170. This week we will be having a guest speaker on leadership and what involvement can do for your future. If you have any questions please contact a member of our officer team. Officers can be found on our website: https://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/slea/Pages/default.aspx Students for Sustainability (SFS) NEW Students for Sustainability promotes sustainable principles through education and action on the UWSP campus and throughout the community. In addition to weekly meetings, SFS efforts include farm tours, speakers, campus projects, and more. SFS is also responsible for our beautiful Campus Garden. Come join us! SFS meets this Thursday the 17th in TNR 255. We'll be hearing from the folks we sent to the Sustainable Farmers Course and making buttons. On Thursday, March 31st, we will be joined by Chris Holman, co­owner of Nami Moon Farms in Custer, and Tommy Enright, owner of Black Rabbit Farm in Amherst and the President of the local chapter of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. Don't miss it! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 11/23 3/14/2016 it! CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Student Research Symposium (SRS) Curious about what it's like to present research? Interested in showing off your super cool results with lots of people? Well the CNR Student Research Symposium is just the thing for you! Interested in presenting but can't make the informational meeting? Visit the CNR SRS Website or contact Anna at aschn419@uwsp.edu Contact the Symposium email at cnrurs@uwsp.edu or Dr. Hauer at rhauer@uwsp.edu have any questions. Student Society of Arboriculture (SSA) Join us for talks on career possibilities and climbing experiences. We meet on Mondays at 5 P.M. TNR 320. In the past we have had speakers from several businesses looking for future employees and traveled around the nation to attend conferences. Any questions email the Secretary Ben at bbara465@uwsp.edu Students for Wetland Awareness, Management and Protection (SWAMP) Interested in wetlands and looking for field experience? Join SWAMP every Monday at 5:00pm in TNR 320 to learn more! Our wide diversity of majors provides opportunities in many different areas. We also promote networking, educational opportunities, and research that you can present at conferences! Feel free to contact us at swamp@uwsp.edu with any questions that you have. We'll see you at the next meeting! Trap Shooting Club Do you enjoy trap shooting or have an interest in trying it? We are a club on campus who enjoy to shoot recreationally and competitively. We shoot mainly in the spring semester on Thursday evenings at Ashley shooting club located in Mosinee. The club offers 16 yard stand, skeet, and a heated 5 stand which is opens in February. During the summer we shoot competitively at the collegiate level under the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). This past summer we took first place at one shoot and third place at the state shoot. Dues for the club are $10 which get you a reduced shooting price at Ashley shooting club. Provide your own shells and gun. Hunter safety, gun safety, or military training is required for the club. If you do not have any of those, the Wisconsin DNR has an online course in which you can take. If you have any questions, message us on our Facebook page "UWSP shooting club" or email us at trapclub@uwsp.edu. Waste Management Society The Waste Management Society’s mission is to help all students learn about and participate in activities related to modern waste management. We offer opportunities to participate in waste related projects, attend conferences, and meet a number of professionals from the waste management industry. We promote the reduction, reuse, and recycling of common waste items along with opportunities in composting and wastewater as well. If you are interested in joining or have any other questions, please contact President Alex Smudde at asmud598@uwsp.edu or our adviser Dr. Rob Michitsch at Rob.Michitsch@uwsp.edu or in TNR 276. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 12/23 3/14/2016 or in TNR 276. CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP The Wildlife Society (TWS) NEW The Wildlife Society is one of the largest student organizations and student TWS chapters. TWS provides numerous opportunities to members. Bird banding, radio­collaring deer, trapping, telemetry, and networking are just a few examples. EVERYONE is welcome to join TWS, it is not limited to just wildlife majors. This Tuesday, 3/8, deer, ruffed grouse, and canid project will be presenting. Next Tuesday, Ron Masters will be talking about fire and wildlife. Current members: It would be highly beneficial for you to join TWS parent chapters (Wisconsin, North Central Section, and National). Visit the wildlife.org website for more details/to join. The national TWS has many working groups that you can join. Working groups may give out travel scholarships, they let you network with professionals, get current info related to your area of interest, and are cheap to join (~$5). TWS meetings are held on Tuesdays at 5pm in TNR170. Do you want to be kept up­to­date about TWS? Consider becoming a member so you can get ema updates. If you have questions please contact lzoro502@uwsp.edu Wisconsin Camps Wisconsin Camps is a student organization dedicated to camp development. We network resources within the camping community for college students, helping to create a safe, learning, and fun experience for the kids we will be working with in the future. We meet Wednesdays at 7PM in TNR 122!! Women in Natural Resources (WiNR) Women in Natural Resources is a student organization focused on encouraging women to get involved and become leaders in natural resources through volunteering, hands on experiences, an social events. Our meetings are every Monday at 6:00 in TNR 320! Dues are $3 for the semester. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact President Kate Carpenter (kcarp042@uwsp.edu). You can also check us out online at (http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/winr/Pages/default.aspx) or Facebook (UWSP Women in Natural Resources)! 350 Stevens Point Chapter 350 Stevens Point is a Student Organization with 50+ members that work to educate about climate change and plan and execute actions to help reduce our impact on the planet. We believe in a safe climate and a better future — a just, prosperous, and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people. All People are welcome to our meetings! We meet every Monday in CPS 116 at 8pm! On Feb 8th we will be having a presentation on effective communication about climate change and how we can talk to people who agree and disagree about climate change. Update Your Org! NEW http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 13/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Update Your Org! NEW Please send the CNR Reporter your Student Organization updates as often as you can! Email your article forms to cnr.reporter@uwsp.edu by 9 AM Friday! Please note, the Student Organization section is reserv for natural resources related career club and commitee updates. close this section Scholarship Information Scholarships Available This Week! Friends of Peninsula State Park Research Grant : Deadline March 15 Youth Reporters for the Environment Writing Contest : Deadline March 15 The Wisconsin Sportsman's Association Scholarship: Deadline March 25 FHAW Forest History Scholarship ­ Application Here: Deadline April 1 Roy Kalmerton Scholarship: Application Deadline April 1 Izaak Walton League of America Scholarships : Brown County and WI and National : Deadline May 15 Sheboygan Walleye Club Scholarship : Deadline June 1 SAF Ben Meadows Scholarship ­ Flyer is here : Deadline June 30 Click here to learn more about all of the scholarships available to CNR students. close this section Workshops and Activities Lakes Partnership Convention, the Water Action Volunteers Symposium and the Citizen Based Monitoring Conference UW Extension Lakes invites students to participate in the Lakes Partnership Convention, the Water Actio Volunteers (volunteer river monitoring) Symposium and the Citizen Based Monitoring Conference happening March 30 through April 2 here in Stevens Point at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 14/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP happening March 30 through April 2 here in Stevens Point at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. All the details and the full agenda are here: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr­ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/convention/default.aspx#agenda Most students will find the Friday­Saturday program of interest, when these three meetings coincide. We are offering a 50% discount for students­ they can email Eric Olson directly for the discount code (eolson@uwsp.edu); using the discount, the Fri­Sat option is only $30 and includes lunch on both days. Hunter Education Certification for Women and Girls NEW The Becoming an Outdoors­Woman program is again offering a hunter education course, designed for women and girls, on Monday nights from 5:30­8:30 in the Trainer Natural Resources building. Class begins March 28 and runs for 6 weeks, ending on May 9. This is a great opportunity to learn about safet and ethics, even for those who don't intend to hunt. Space is limited. Email pfarrell@uwsp.edu for information on how to register. Delta Waterfowl's Wisconsin River Valley Banquet NEW Come and join us in support of waterfowl conservation. On April 23rd at Shooters Banquet Hall in Plover Wisconsin, Delta Waterfowl is holding its annual banquet in support of conservation for waterfowl. Tickets start at 20 dollars, there will be gun raffle boards, bucket raffles, walk around raffles, and other games with the possibility of winning amazing prizes. For Information please contact Logan Hennlich. Email: lhenn781@uwsp.edu, Phone: 414­526­3109 Farmshed Fields the Idea of a Winter Farmer’s Market in Stevens Point NEW Central Rivers Farmshed would like to invite the community to participate in an online survey which ope up the idea for a Winter Farmer’s Market in Stevens Point. Farmshed was approached by Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 900 Brilowski Rd, with their interest to use their gymnasium space for a winter farmer’s market, or some other activity that would benefit local producers. The site would provide ample space for farmer’s market vendors to sell a variety of products including, but not limited to, storage vegetables, meats, cheeses, milk, coffee, greens, and value added products such as jams, salsas and flours. There would also be the possibility for vendors to sell prepared food, whether it was a partnersh with a local restaurant or a food truck. Children’s activities could also become available. By extending the market season into the winter months, this also extends the opportunity that local producers would have to sell their products, therefore extending their income stream. In addition, the community would be able to buy local products in the off­season, which would promote year round local eating. Before moving forward, Farmshed would like input from the Stevens Point community. With this easy to use online survey, community members will be able to answer a few simple questions and leave http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 15/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP easy to use online survey, community members will be able to answer a few simple questions and leave their thoughts and suggestions on the possibility of a Winter Farmer’s Market in Stevens Point. Online survey link:HERE! Wisconsin Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) Interested in being a leader in conservation? Interested in having your voice heard on conservation issues by Wisconsin and National policymakers? The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has creatied a Conservation Leadership Program just for you! Receive training in conservation leadership, conservation policy development and communication and advocacy for sound conservation policies. Training will be provided by experienced conservation leaders Training will provide an excellent opportunity to network with state, federal and private conservation organizations. All your expenses for involvement in the program will be paid for by the Wisconsin Wildlif Federation. At the successful completion of the program, you will receive a $250 scholarship to further your conservation education! All expenses for travel, food, and lodging are also covered by the WWF an the CLC program. Go to the WWF, CLC website or facebook page for information. Or for more information, contact the WW CLC Coordinator at CLC.WWF.Coordinator@gmail.com, with any questions or to express your interest in the program. Please submit your application by sending it to CLC Coordinator at the above email by 15, 2016 Click Here for Your CLC Application Xi Sigma Pi Photo Contest ­ Show Your Skills! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 16/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP This is your chance to show your photography skills, professional or amateur, and win money! During th year’s College of Natural Resources undergraduate research symposium, your photos can be voted on to win either $50 for first place or $25 for second place. Anyone who would love to display their photography work and have a chance to win money! Ther are categories of flora, fauna, landscapes and unique, in a hard copy format (8 x 11in preferably) with a 1 inch margin of paper around it. On the front, give your photo a name, location taken and species in the photo (if applicable). Please also include your name and number on the back of the photo to keep the contest anonyms. The contest will take place at the CNR Research Symposium, which is held from 8:30am to 3:00pm on April 8th. This is the time where your photos will be displayed and voted on, so tell your friends and come vote in the vivarium lobby of the TNR. Winners will be announced at the rendezvous that night, and/or contacted by phone. Turn in your hard copy photos to the Student Success Center (TNR 180) by April 5th, 5:00pm to have your photo in the contest. Any questions can be directed to xisigpi@uwsp.edu Safe­Capture Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Workshops The Safe­Capture Workshop will be held in Wausau on March 31 ­ April 1. If you are interested make sure to email Dr. Hygnstrom at Scott.Hygnstrom@uwsp.edu Various Workshops & Certifications With the Aldo Leopold Nature Center Chainsaw Safety Workshop ­ Level 1, Register by May 9, 2016 http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 17/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Chainsaw Safety Workshop ­ Level 2, Register by June 6, 2016 Red Cedar Watershed Conference March 10th, 2016 at the University of Wisconsin ­ Stout Event Information: Farm, city and waterfront success stories — profitable land management for clean water. Solutions to th serious problem that plagues our lakes and rivers — runoff pollution A great networking opportunity for a citizens at an important event. Approved for CEUs: 6 from the University of Wisconsin­Stout or 6 CEUs f Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2016 Waterfowl Hunters Conference We welcome all sportsman and professionals passionate about waterfowling, its habitat, ecology, and th northern winds that bring this passion, so please join us for our annual 2016 Conference to be held at th Plaza Hotel and Suites in Wausau. — March 11 & 12, 2016. We are returning to a Friday/Saturday forma this year with the Conference starting around noon on Friday and it should wrap up early Saturday afternoon . Resgistration information. For more information click here. New Recognition and Networking Tool for Student Environmental Leaders National Wildlife Federation’s EcoLeader Community is the first online community of its kind where student leaders can share and collaborate on the important environmental work they’re doing on campus and in the community, network, gain inspiration from students across the country and ultimately earn national recognition for their leadership skills. Visit www.NWFEcoLeaders.org to join the community! NWF’s EcoLeaders provides individuals the opportunity to: • Connect with student leaders across the country for support and inspiration • Share and collaborate on environmental projects they’re leading on campus or in the community • Sharpen leadership skills for the environment • Access the diverse resources of National Wildlife Federation and partner organizations http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 18/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP • Access the diverse resources of National Wildlife Federation and partner organizations • Earn national recognition for leadership and positive impact on the environment and wildlife National Wildlife Federation launched a new online community called EcoLeaders, a community for stude environmental leaders. EcoLeaders provides individuals the opportunity to: Connect with other students in their region and nationwide on conservation and sustainability issues via direct messaging to community members and through forums. Access resources on a variety of sustainability topics – transportation, energy, water, wildlife/habitat, et Start a project, and track actions – organize teams, share goals and updates. Earn recognition from National Wildlife Federation for their leadership skills over the course of their projects & campaigns, and a separate recognition opportunity for their positive impact on the environment. Visit www.NWFEcoLeaders.org to join the community! If you have any other questions you can contact Cody Kamrowski at ckamr157@uwsp.edu Division Street Student Research Initiative How do we transform a barrier into a boulevard? The Division Street Student Research Initiative is a unique project that will bring UWSP students from a range of disciplines into collaboration with faculty partners, city officials, designers and artists, community members, and business groups in an initial effo to consider the revitalization of north Division Street; a roughly ninety­two acre blighted highway/business corridor adjacent to the UWSP campus. For more information contact: Katja Marquart (Katja.Marquart@uwsp.edu), Tori Jennings (Tori.Jennings@uwsp.edu) or Anna Haines (Anna.Haines@uwsp.edu). close this section Job Opportunities Looking for a Job or Internship? All job postings are posted in CareerPoint*. CareerPoint can be found on the Career Services home page or by clicking here. Every student has their own account. Your username is your student ID number Your password is your birthday. Once you activate your account, you may change your password. The Reporter Staff encourage you to become familiar with CareerPoint. Click here for a quick tutorial of searching for jobs. We will post highlights of incoming jobs, but all postings will be found on CareerPoint. *Jobs in CareerPoint listed as "Internships" are not guaranteed to count for a credited internship. To ver if a job will count, please check with your discipline's Internship Coordinator. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 19/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP CNR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WEBSITES CareerPoint: NEW CNR Internship Opportunites (Credit­approved Internships) UW­Stevens Point Internships USA Jobs Resume Writing Tips Jobs Posted in CareerPoint This Week NEW Many US Forest Service Jobs! Go to USA Jobs to check them out! Land Stewardship Intern, Riveredge Nature Center ­ Milwaukee, WI (***For Treehaven Students!) Forester (Silviculture), Chequamegon­Nicolet National Forest ­ Lakewood, WI Preserve Gardener, UW­Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve ­ Madison, WI Seed Intern, Organic Seed Alliance ­ Multiple Locations Conservation Research, Institute for Applied Ecology ­ Corvallis, OR Recreation Intern, Student Conservation Association ­ Rolling Fork, MS Volunteer Intern, Student Conservation Association ­ Rolling Fork, MS Wildlife Public Outreach Intern, Student Conservation Association ­ Rolling Fork, MS Fisheries Internship (3), Tiller Ranger District ­ Umpqua National Forest, OR Forester, Lambert Forest Products ­ Warrens, WI Fish Culturist, Idaho Department of Fish and Game ­ Springfield, ID Fish Hatchery Complex Manager, Idaho Department of Fish and Game ­ Jerome, ID Urban Forestry Intern, Marathon County ­ Wausau, WI AIS Project Assistant, Oneida Counrty ­ Oneida County, WI Natural Resourc Specialist, USDA ­ Durham, NH Watercraft Inspector , Golden Sands ­ Stevens Point, WI AIS Tech, Golden Sands ­ Stevens Point, WI Invasive Species, Shawano County ­ Long Lake, WI Forestry Consultant Intern, Compass Land Consultant ­ Au Train, MI http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 20/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Graduate Research Assistantships Wetland Functional Assessment (Avian Emphasis) School of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University STARTING DATE: August 2016 CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting February 26, 2016. DESCRIPTION: The School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University is searching for an MS stude as part of a collaborative project to evaluate wetland functions (biodiversity, water storage, nutrient processing, and sediment retention) on Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural Conservation Easement Program wetlands. The thesis will focus on evaluating wintering and migrating avian abundance, diversity, and community structure within NRCS wetlands and on nearby reference wetlands within West Virginia. The student will be working towards an MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources at West Virginia University (http://wildlife.wvu.edu/). QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in wildlife, environmental science, or related field. Minimum GPA of 3.25 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 300 (~1,100 old scoring system). A strong interest in wetland and avian ecology is required. Previous field experience in wetlands and working with waterfow or songbirds is highly desired. STIPEND: $16,536/year plus health insurance and university tuition waiver. CONTACT: Student will be co­advised by Dr. James T. Anderson and Dr. Christopher T. Rota. Intereste individuals should send a letter of interest, CV, a 500­word statement of purpose (why do you want to work on this project, your research interests, and long­term career goals), unofficial copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to the following faculty: Dr. Jim Anderson, jim.anderson@mail.wvu.edu Dr. Chris Rota, christopher.rota@mail.wvu.edu James T. Anderson, Ph.D.Davis­Michael Professor Forestry and Natural Resources Program Coordinator, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources West Virginia University (304) 293­3825 Office http://wildlife.wvu.edu/ Timberland Invest m ent Evaluation (Biophysical and Financial Risks) One Ph.D. graduate assistantship is available starting in Fall 2016 at Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia. Research will concentrate on timberland investment evaluation incorporating biophysical and financial risks. Student will be responsible for organizing and analyzing data, preparing technical reports, and drafting peer­reviewed publications. Student also will serve as teaching assistants for finance and economics classes at Warnel School and/or Terry College of Business. University of Georgia: The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea grant institution comprised of 17 schools and colleges founded in 1785. It has ~35,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Dr. Richard Bin Mei Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Finance & Economics http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 21/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Finance & Economics Tel: (706) 542 5448 Fax: (706) 542 8356 Email: bmei@uga.edu Forest Resource Economics and Management The Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University has a graduate assistantship available for an individual interested in pursuing a MS degree in forestry with a specialization in forest resource economics and management. The planned start date for this assistantship is June 1, 2016 and will remain open until filled. The assistantship includes an annual stipend and full tuition waiver. Students are responsible for fees. The assistantship will be awarded for 2 years contingent upon satisfactory yearly performance, and will require 20 hours of work per week. To learn about the MSU Department of Forestry and College of Forest Resources, please visit our website at www.cfr.msstate.edu. Information on graduate admission to Mississippi State University can be obtained from the MSU Office of Graduate Studies at http://www.grad.msstate.edu. For more information on this assistantship opportunity, please contact: Dr. Donald L. Grebner Professor – Forest Resource Economics and Management Box 9681 Mississippi State, MS 39762­9681 Phone: (662) 325­0928 Fax: (662) 325­8726 E­mail: Don.Grebner@msstate.edu Other Job Boards Wisconsin County Code Administrators Wisconsin Land and Water Land Trust Alliance Wisconsin Planners Planning Jobs Schmeeckle Job Board USA Jobs Chicagoland Environmental Network Texas A&M Job Board Conservation Job Board University of Georgia Forestry and Natural Resources Job Board Cyber­Sierra Natural Resources Jobs Eco Jobs American Fisheries Society Job Site Arizona Game and Fish Department Career and Educational Opportunities in Ecology, Conservation & other Environmental Sciences New Mexico State Employment Office Northern Arizona University School of Forestry Career Development http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 22/23 3/14/2016 CNR Reporter ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Northern Arizona University School of Forestry Career Development The Wildlife Society Job Board Science Careers from the Journal Science WDNR Limited and Long Term Employment Jobs Minnesota DNR Employment Website Water Resource Jobs Metropolitan Council Internships close this section http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 23/23