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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
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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. Feb.8
Bobbi Kubish
Jessica Tomaszewski
TNR 180
TNR 192
First­Year & Sophomores
Transfers
2:00 PM ­ 3:30 PM
Tues. Feb. 9
10:00 AM ­ 12:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 10
2:00 PM ­ 3:30 PM
Thurs. Feb. 11
Fri. Feb. 12
1:30 PM ­ 3:00 AM​
10:30 AM ­ 11:30 AM
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Apply to the CNR!
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Attention students! If you currently have 45 or more credits completed, it is time to apply to the CNR an
get a faculty advisor. Stop by the Student Success Center in TNR 180 to apply now. The deadline is Fe
15!
6­Week Summer Field Experince Informational Meeting Two 1 hour informational meetings will be held on Monday, February 8 at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm in 170 T
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Two 1 hour informational meetings will be held on Monday, February 8 at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm in 170 T
for any student interested in attending a CNR summer field experience in 2015. While this is not a
mandatory meeting, it is strongly recommended that you attend. Items discussed will include: registratio
process, selection criteria, cost, summer schedule, expectations, summer jobs that work with Treehaven
ect. Informational packets will be distributed at the meeting. The on­line registration period for the 6­we
Summer Field Experience will begin after the meeting on the Student Success Center website. More
information about on­line registration and the different sessions will be provided soon. This meeting is not for students participating in the European Environmental Studies Seminar or NRES 38
– the CWES 2 week summer camp (Waste majors). Applications for NRES 385 will be available after spri
break – watch the CNR Reporter for details.
Summer Feild Experience Session Dates
Session 1: May 21 ­ July 1
Session 2 & 3: July 10 ­ August 19
Congrats to Dr. Eric Andseron on winning student faculty of the
year! Also, congrats to Dr. Bryant Scharenbroch and Dr. Kyle
Herrman on being runner­ups for the awards! Keep up the great
work!
Furbearer Ecology Workshop March 11­13, 2016 at CWES
If you have any questions you can contact Dr. Eric Anderson, 344 CNR. Blank application are outside of
Dr. Anderson's office, or are in the hyperlink below. Apply by Feb 15, 2016
Registration and information sheet here
U.S Army Corps of Engineers Job Briefing at the Career Fair
The Corps of Engineers will have positions available which will be posted on USA Jobs shortly after the
CNR Career Fair on February 11. If you are interested in these positions you can sign up for a job briefin
to learn more about the position and introduce yourself. Email the following information to by February 10 at 12 p.m. to sign up for a time to meet with representatives.
CNR Career Fair
Here is a list of employers that will be at the Career Fair! (Who do you want to work for
The annual CNR Career Fair will be on Thursday February 11 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Laird Room
in the DUC. Dress for success and bring along your Resume. This is a great opportunity to network and t
find potential internships, summer jobs, and full time jobs. Make sure to stop on by and pick up a door
prize!
For more information please go to bit.ly/CNRCareerFair16. Here are some prizes you could win for attending the Career Fair!
Water Bottles
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Water Bottles
T­Shirts
Hats
Emmy J's Gift Cards
$50 Cabelas Gift Card
$50 Visa Card
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Career Services Workshops Here is the full list of workshops ​
Upcoming Workshops:
February 9: 4 ­ 5 PM in CCC 227 "Career fair Preparation"
February 10: 4 ­ 5 PM in CPS 233 "What Employers Want"
February 15: 5 ­ 6 PM in CCC 213 "Finding Jobs and Internships"
February 16: 5 ­ 7 PM in DUC Theater "The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success"
February 17: 5 ­ 6 PM in TNR 122 "Preparing for Interviews"
Free Tutoring in Lower Debot NEW
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
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Goal Setting and Motivation
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.
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
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Events and Speakers
CNR Student Research Symposium Info Meeting​
NEW
Wednesday, February 10th. 5­6pm in TNR 120. There will be Free Pizza!
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
Anna at aschn419@uwsp.edu
The Prairie Enthusiasts Conference NEW
February 20th. Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall in Madison, WI
"Connecting & Caring for the Land"
We invite you to join us for our annual gathering of volunteers, landowners, professionals and scientists
from across the Upper Midwest to share our knowledge and passion about protection, restoration and
management of prairies and oak savannas. This year's conference, "Connecting and Caring for the Land"
will be held on February 20th at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, Madison, WI and hosted by th
Empire­Sauk Chapter.
The program includes educational sessions on the basics of prairie and oak savanna ecosystems, the lat
fascinating scientific research results, and practical tips from experienced management and protection
experts. Featured in a plenary talk, Prof. Ellen Damschen will speak about her research on how global
changes (including climate) affect the movement and distribution of plant and animal species of local
prairie and oak savanna systems. In our keynote address, Dr. Curt Meine and Chloris Lowe will tell the
amazing story of the Sauk Prairie, including its natural and human history and future from both First
Nations and European perspectives.
Coffee and Culture February 10th: Stigma Stops Here: A Discussion on Mental Health at 6:00 pm (DUC Alumni
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February 10th: Stigma Stops Here: A Discussion on Mental Health at 6:00 pm (DUC Alumni
Room) Speaker: The National Alliance on Mental Illness; a UWSP Student Panel
February 25th: Different Tribes: Different Cultures at 4:00pm (DUC Alumni Room) Speaker: American
Indians Reaching for Opportunity; a UWSP Student Panel.
Natural Resources Bible Study​
Welcome to another semester! We've kicked off another great discussion last Wednesday evening and w
will continue to do so Wednesday nights at 7:00pm in TNR 372. Please join us for topical discussion in
philosophy policy, and spirituality in the natural resources and how the three collide. Please contact Glenn Ristow at grist459@uwsp.edu for questions​
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Sustainable Film Series Starting on February 3rd, the Office of Sustainability would like to present a Sustainable Film Series. Th
films will also be run on the 10th and 17th. The films include: Comfort Zone, Jumbo Wild and This Chang
Everything. Come enjoy free Point Root Beer, popcorn and a good film on climate change, initiatives, an
actions that can be taken. ​
Wisconsin DNR Warden Career Day The Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement is holding a Conservation Warden Career Expo coming u
on Feb. 5 in Eau Claire, WI. Attached is a flyer for the event. This is not a hiring/recruitment event but
simply a chance for students to spend some time with the department and get a better feel for what the
do and how the hiring process works. There is no charge for the event but participants must RSVP.
To RSVP please go to https://v1.bookwhen.com/wiwardencareers. If you have any questions please
contact Jeff King at jeffrey.king@wisconsin.gov.​
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).
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Study Away Opportunities
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
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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, a
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
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Student Organizations
Student Organizations' Weekly Update
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
American Fisheries Society (AFS) Welcome back to a new semester! Join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, January 27th at 5p
in TNR 170! We will be talking about the WI AFS annual meeting in February (17th – 19th). We ne
everyone who plans on going to register, as the early bird registration deadline is on the 29th.
Registration is $50/student and will be reimbursed. Registration will be done at our meeting which
easier with everyone together so please BE THERE. Contact one of the officers if you can’t be ther
and need help registering. This annual meeting is a great opportunity to network with professional
interact with the other student sub­units, and learn about current research – take advantage!! Also
if you ordered apparel last semester, it will be available to pick up at Wednesday’s meeting! Cash
payment is preferred. If you can’t make it, contact Kate Carpenter to pick up your apparel at a
different time. The 2nd apparel order is also due by Wednesday’s meeting at 5pm. Order forms wil
be available at the meeting, otherwise email your order to Kate Carpenter by 5pm. See you soon​
!
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
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fieldwork projects. We also have fun events like highway cleanup, educating children and local
residents in the community about water resources and water protection. Upcoming Events:
Speaker: Dan Dietruch from Citizens' Climate Lobby on Thursday at 5pm, February 18th
(Location TBD).
Come join us next Tuesday for our first meeting of the semester. We meet every Tuesday at 5:00pm in TNR 252. Dues are $5 for a semester, or $10 per academic year plus a FREE T­Shirt. If you have any question please feel free to email us at awra@uwsp.edu. Animal Behavior Club Are you interested in the applications of animal training? Our meeting this week will focus on a discussion about animal training and include a
demonstrative game.
Join us on Wednesdays at 6pm in TNR 122.
Big Dawg Fishing Team Do you like to fish? The Big Dawg Fishing Team is group of anglers on campus you will want to co
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 FLW tour. This is free and open to anyone it will be in CCC 214 at 7pm. Bring all your friend this w
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
the email list!!
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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! 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
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 NEW
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
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!
(2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 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. Natural Resources Bible Study Welcome to another semester! We've kicked off another great discussion last Wednesday evening
and we will continue to do so Wednesday nights at 7:00pm in TNR 372. Please join us for topical
discussion in philosophy policy, and spirituality in the natural resources and how the three collide.
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discussion in philosophy policy, and spirituality in the natural resources and how the three collide.
Please contact Glenn Ristow at grist459@uwsp.edu for 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.
Society of American Foresters (SAF) NEW
Welcome back for the 2016 Spring semester!
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 170 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:
FORESTRY BANQUET: Next Thursday February 11th at 6:30 PM in the Dreyfus University Center
(DUC)­Laird Room. The cost of tickets is $30.00 ($25.00) for students). Tickets are available
through Event Brite: http://bit.ly/UWSPforestrybanquet2016. For more information please
contact FireCrew@uwsp.edu or SAF@uwsp.edu. This is a great chance to network, meet
possible employers, and meet fellow students!
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
dates and times TBA in weekly meeting. Come on out and have some fun with the Mid­Western
Foresters Conclave Championship Team!
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 w
numerous organizations and institutions both locally and across the state. Through activities such removing invasive species, collecting native seed, planting native species, assisting with prescribe
burns, and much more, we stay connected to the community and the surrounding ecosystems. Wit
many events and activities planned, we are excited to see what this semester will 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) NEW
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Join us for our first meeting of the semester! We will have free pizza and a special guest speaker
who has some great opportunities. Will be in TNR 255 at 5 PM. Bring a friend!
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 questions 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 meeting officially start this week! Come join us at 6:30pm this Thursda
Feb. 11th in TNR 255 to learn more about our organization and meet our new officers!
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, movie screenings, events, and more. SFS is also responsible for our Campus
Garden.Come join us!
Student Research Symposium (SRS)
The CNR Student Research Symposium Planning Committee is a group of students that work
with faculty and staff to organize the CNR Student Research Symposium in the spring!
Contact the Symposium email at cnrurs@uwsp.edu or Dr. Hauer at rhauer@uwsp.edu
have any questions.
Students for Wetland Awareness, Management and Protection (SWAMP) NEW 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.
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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.
We try to hold meetings every other Wednesday at 5:00 PM in TNR 255 Upcoming Meetings include:
­ February 3rd:
WIRMC Sign Up (Feb 24­26, Oconomowoc, WI)
Brew 2 Poo Sign Ups (Feb 12, 1:00 PM Stevens Point Brewery)
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, telemet
and networking are just a few examples.
Next Tuesday 2/9, Jacob Marty, former TWS liaison and canine project co­leader, will be speaking
about his vision for creating agricultural systems that mimic nature in a sustainable approach.
Last Tuesday the Woodpecker, Lagomorph, and Otter projects presented about their research. The
are several projects that will be looking for volunteers coming up. Don’t miss out on these awesom
opportunities.
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) NEW
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)!
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Resources)!
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.
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships Available This Week!
Youth Reporters for the Environment Writing Contest​
: Deadline March 15
The Wisconsin Sportsman's Association Scholarship: Deadline March 25 Roy Kalmerton Scholarship: Application​
Dealine April 1
Izaak Walton League of America Scholarships ­ Brown County and WI and National​
: Deadline May 15
SAF Ben Meadows Scholarship ­ Flyer is here : Deadline June 30 NEW
Click here to learn more about all of the scholarships available to
CNR students.
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Workshops and Activities
SETAC Midwest Chapter, Chapter Meeting​
NEW
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended! Submit your abstract by Tuesday, 9 February, for the Midwest Regional Chapter Meeting! We have had a great response for abstracts so far, thank you!
This year, a new online submission system has made it easier for the organizers, and we’ve opted
extend the abstract submission through Tuesday, 9 February, for platform or poster presentation
About the Meeting
What: Midwest Chapter of the Society of Toxicology and Chemistry Theme: Communicating Environmental Science: Research, Tools, and Policy
Where: Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, Madison, Wisconsin
Dates: 14–16 March 2016 Red Cedar Watershed Conference NEW
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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 Farmshed's Local Food Fair The public is invited to join Central Rivers Farmshed on Thursday, February 4th from 5:30pm –8:30pm fo
the 2016 Local Food Fair at Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH). Event activities include the a free
local potato bar dinner, including butter, cheese, and sour cream and $2 deluxe toppings provided by ar
restaurants and caterers.
The event is also the premiere of the 2016 Farm Fresh Atlas a free, annually published local food guide
featuring everything you need to know to eat local in Central Wisconsin. In addition to the potato bar and atlas premiere, the Fair features a marketplace comprised of local food
advocates including farmers, businesses, and organizations. 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.​
Wisconsin Taxidermists Association State Competition Taxidermists from around the state compete in diffrent categories to be state camp! The event will be
on Saturady, Feb. 20 from noon to 4 PM at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point.
Admission is $5 at the door.
"Our Water, Our Future" Writing Contest
The "Our Waters, Our Future" Writing Contest seeks short stories reflecting positive futures for water and people in south
central Wisconsin. We've spent the last couple of years talking to area residents and then having our scientists model
possible futures to come up with four "Yahara 2070" scenarios. Now we want to see what other lovers of our lakes and
waters can come up with! The winning story will be published in Madison Magazine; the deadline is Feb. 1, 2016. All detail
can be found here: https://wsc.limnology.wisc.edu/writing‐contest​
New Recognition and Networking Tool for Student Environmental
Leaders
National Wildlife Federation’s EcoLeader Community is the first online community of its kind where stude
leaders can share and collaborate on the important environmental work they’re doing on campus and in 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
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• Sharpen leadership skills for the environment
• 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 environme
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 Initative 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/busine
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).
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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.
CNR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WEBSITES
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CareerPoint:
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CNR Internship Opportunites (Credit­approved Internships)
UW­Stevens Point Internships
USA Jobs Resume Writing Tips
Jobs Posted in CareerPoint This Week NEW
Aquatic Invasive Species Position, Iron County Land and Water Conservation Dept ­ Hurley, WI
Zoo Intern, Wildwood Zoo ­ Marshfield, WI
Interpretive Intern, Zion National Park ­ Springdale, UT
LTE Wardens and Rangers, WI DNR search "employment on the DNR website"
Natural Resource Area Hydrologist, MN DNR ­ Eveleth, MN
Fisheries Specialist, MN DNR ­ Grand Rapids, MN
Natural Resource Forest Fire Response Lead, MN DNR ­ Little Falls, MN
Parks Specialist, MN DNR ­ Tettegouche State Park, MN
Stream Habitat Intern, MN DNR ­ Fergus Falls, MN
Invasive Species Intern, MN DNR ­ Multiple Locations, MN
Temporary Wildlife Assistant Positions, MN DNR ­ Multiple Locations, MN
Fisheries Tech, WI DNR ­ Multiple Locations, WI
Water Supply Specialist, WI DNR ­ Madison, WI
Wildlife Tech, WI DNR ­ Florence, WI
Wildlife Education, MacKenzie Center ­ Poynette, WI
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
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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 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
Graduate Research Assistantships 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 economi
and management. The planned start date for this assistantship is June 1, 2016 and will remain open un
filled. The assistantship includes an annual stipend and full tuition waiver. Students are responsible fo
fees. The assistantship will be awarded for 2 years, contingent upon satisfactory yearly performance, a
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
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