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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.1
Tues. Feb. 2
Wed. Feb. 3
Thurs. Feb. 4
Fri. Feb. 5
Bobbi Kubish
TNR 180
First­Year &
Sophomores
Jessica
Tomaszewski
TNR 192
Transfers
9:30 AM ­ 11:00 AM​
1:30 PM ­ 3:00 PM
10:00 AM ­ 11:30 AM
11:00 AM ­12:00 PM &
1:00 PM ­ 2:00 PM
2:30 PM ­ 4:00 PM
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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 and get a faculty advisor. Stop by the Student Success Center in
TNR 180 to apply now. The deadline is Feb 15!
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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 TNR 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: registration 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 6­week 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 385 – the CWES 2 week summer camp (Waste majors).
Applications for NRES 385 will be available after spring 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
Furbearer Ecology Workshop NEW
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
CNR Career Fair ​
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 to 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. Prepping for Career Fair Workshops NEW ​
February 3: 4 ­ 5:30 PM in TNR 122 "Resumes & Other Professional
Correspondence" Presented by Sue Kissinger
February 9: 4 ­ 5 PM in CCC 227 "Career fair Preparation" Presented by Martha
Yonke
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Career Services Workshops NEW
Here is the list of workshops ​
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
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
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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
Sustainable Film Series NEW
Starting on February 3rd, the Office of Sustainability would like to present a
Sustainable Film Series. The films will also be run on the 10th and 17th. The films
include: Comfort Zone, Jumbo Wild and This Changes Everything. Come enjoy free
Point Root Beer, popcorn and a good film on climate change, initiatives, and 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 up 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 they 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’s Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation in 2015. It was a
great year with many things to be thankful for 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 other 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 County or another one about the
always photogenic Virginia meadow beauty (Rhexia virginica).
20th Annual Conference, "Toward Harmony with
Nature" Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016
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Please join us to learn from Dr. Morrison and our other native plants experts the
benefits of incorporating native plants into our yards, to create healthy, sustainable
landscapes in our urban, suburban and rural settings.
You can register for the event at TowardHarmonywithNature.org
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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 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. For more
information check out www.uidaho.edu/wild. If you have any questions please
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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
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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 5pm in TNR 170! We will be talking about the WI
AFS annual meeting in February (17th – 19th). We need 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 is easier with everyone together so please BE THERE.
Contact one of the officers if you can’t be there and need help registering.
This annual meeting is a great opportunity to network with professionals,
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 will 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
residents in the community about water resources and water protection.
Upcoming Events:
Come visit us at the Involvement Fair on Wednesday at 6­8pm, February 3rd.
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 NEW
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
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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 any
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 this 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 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! 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
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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 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. Please stay updated on your e­mail for our events next semester. Email us at
lconserve@uwsp.edu for any questions. Natural Resources Bible Study NEW
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. 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)
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is one of the largest student
organizations at UW­Stevens 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.
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at 5pm on Thursdays! Dues: $3 for the semester or $5 for the year.
Upcoming:
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. Have comments or questions? Email us at saf@uwsp.edu or stop by the office
in room TNR 361.
UWSP SAF Website: http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/saf
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) NEW
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 will bring!
Our meetings are on Wednesdays in TNR 240 starting at 5:00pm. We hope to
see you there! If you 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 are Thursdays at 5 PM!
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)
Come to our weekly meeting on Thursdays at 6:00pm.
Students for Sustainability is a merged organization from the previous
organizations Students for Sustainable Communities and Sustainable
Agriculture in Communities Societies. You can like us on Facebook at UWSP
Students for Sustainability.
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
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Contact the Symposium email at cnrurs@uwsp.edu or Dr. Hauer at
rhauer@uwsp.edu if you have any questions.
Students for Wetland Awareness, Management and Protection
(SWAMP) Boost your résumé by undertaking volunteer opportunities applicable to
your field! All of our meetings give up to date information on local and
statewide events that provide benefits to a wide variety of CNR majors
and beyond. Our meetings are at 5pm on Mondays in TNR 320, and
make sure to bring your planner. Feel free to contact any of our officers
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 NEW
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)
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.
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are just a few examples.
The next few meetings will be part of a job series. A few members will present
about their awesome summer positions and will give advice about finding
jobs. TWS meetings are held Tuesdays at 5pm in TNR170.
Do you want to be kept up­to­date about TWS? Consider becoming a member
so you can get email 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, and social events. Our meetings are every Wednesday at 6:00 in TNR 320!
Have A Great Winter Break!!!
If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact
President Anastasia Wolf­Flasch at awolf643@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)!
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 reserved for natural resources related career
club and commitee updates.
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships Available This Week!
SAGLA Essay Contest Deadline: January 29
Koenig's Conservation Club Scholarship Deadline: January 31 Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Scholorship​
Deadline: Febuary 1 Upper level college students entering their junior or senior year, or
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Upper level college students entering their junior or senior year, or
postgraduate students having a scholastic record of not less than a 3.0 GPA
and are pursuing the study of horticulture, landscaping, environmental
sciences, conservation, forestry, or similar fields of study. Applicants should
be residents of Wisconsin and attending a Wisconsin school.
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 Click here to learn more about all of the scholarships
available to CNR students.
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Workshops and Activities
Farmshed's "Take Back the Maize Workshop"​
NEW
John Sheffy of Liberation Farms will discuss how to grow flour corn and the varieties
he has grown on his farm. Then we will move to the kitchen for hands­on corn
shelling, grinding, and then we'll use the flour to bake some delicious cornbread.
We will ferment some of the corn flour and make African style sour porridge and
fermented steamed dough. Participants will also soak dry corn to make hominy, and
then wet grind some hominy into masa to make tortillas and tamales. Anyone can
learn how to produce their own staple grain. Bring your apron and appetite! Register for your spot here by this Friday (Jan 29)
Event Costs:
Farmshed Members: $25
Non­members: $30
Questions? Email at workshops@farmshed.org
Farmshed's Local Food Fair NEW
The public is invited to join Central Rivers Farmshed on Thursday, February 4th from
5:30pm –8:30pm for 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 area 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
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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 NEW
We welcome all sportsman and professionals passionate about waterfowling, its
habitat, ecology, and the northern winds that bring this passion, so please join us
for our annual 2016 Conference to be held at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Wausau.
— March 11 & 12, 2016. We are returning to a Friday/Saturday format 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 details
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 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
• 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 student environmental leaders.
EcoLeaders provides individuals the opportunity to:
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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, etc.
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 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 effort 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).
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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 verify if a job will count, please check with your discipline's
Internship Coordinator.
CNR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WEBSITES
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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
Stewardship and Restoration Intern, Rockford, IL Silviculture, Trail Recreation and Variour Forestry Jobs, St. Maries, ID
Natural Resource Trainee, Department of the Army, Various MN
locations
LTE Fisheries Technician, WIDNR, Wild Rose, WI
Wildlife Technician/Conservation Biologist, WIDNR La Crosse, WI
Biological Science Job, National Park Service, Bayfield, WI
Minnesota Valley NWR/WMD Resource Management Internships,
Bloomington, MN
Water Supply Specialist, WIDNR ­ Madison, WI
Water Resources Specialist, WIDNR ­ Madison, WI
Environmental Ed & Recreation Internship, Chippewa National Forest ­
Marcell, MN
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
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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 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
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