10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ 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. Oct 26 Bobbi Kubish TNR 180 First­Year & Sophomores Jessica Tomaszewski TNR 192 Transfers Tues. Oct 27 1:00 ­ 3:00 Wed. Oct 28 10:00 ­ 12:00 1:00 ­ 2:30 Thurs. Oct 29 1:00 ­ 3:00 10:30 ­ 12:00 Fri. Oct 30 European Environmental Studies Seminar Information! Stop by to find out more about this alternative experience to the Treehaven Summer Field Experience that travels to Poland, Germany and Iceland. Applications will be available on­line via the Student Success Center webpage from October 15 – November 4 until noon. Tentative acceptance lists will be posted on the bulletin board across from 180 TNR on November 11th. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 2/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Kenya Environmental Studies Seminar (Alternative to Europe) We are now offering another study abroad alternative to the Treehaven Summer Field Experience­ in Kenya! Applications are now available online via the Student Success Center webpage, there is just one application for both Europe and Kenya (you will choose your preference of country/trip). If you are interested but not able to make the meeting, please contact Dr. Holly Petrillo (hpetrill@uwsp.edu) for more information or to set up a meeting. Add/Drop Courses for Fall 2015 Semester W­Drop: Sept 15­Nov 6. You will need signatures from your advisor and instructor. Forms can be found on the Registration and Records homepage and TNR 180. Geography 279 (GIS) Pre­Registration NEW Spring registration is just around the corner. If you intend to register for the following spring semester GIS courses there is a PR condition on them, in this case meaning Pre‐registration Required: •GEOG 279 – 2 cr – Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems •GEOG 377/577 – 3 cr – Remote Sensing I •GEOG 476/676 – 3 cr – Geographic Information Systems I •GEOG 479/679 – 3 cr – Geographic Information Systems II NEW PROCESS: Pre‐register for these GIS courses on‐line through Google Forms October 19 – 30: Click Here! Seats in these classes go fast. Sign‐up October 19‐30—the earlier the better! You must specify a section number when pre‐registering so please have your schedule planned. For PR permission required for other GIS courses, please see the listed faculty member instructing the course or contact the Geography and Geology Department office (SCI D332). Winterim Note: there is no pre‐registration required for GEOG 279 Fundamentals of GIS for Winterim 2016, January 4‐20, 2016. WLDL 305: Tracking Courgars and Other Carnivors Now Open! NEW Dr. James Halfpenny will be teaching a 1 credit weekend carnivore tacking course this semester on December 5­6 at the Treehaven campus. Stevens Point students can register for WLDL 304. There is a course fee of $140 which includes meals, lodging and course materials for the weekend. All students are welcome sign up! Great Sources of Reference for Questions The CNR handbook is a great reference, CNR Handbook ! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 3/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP 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! Math Placement Exams Math placement exams will be held at the following times and locations: Math Placement Exam ­ 2pm­3:30pm D101 SCI, Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 Math Placement Exam ­ 9am­10:30am D102 SCI, Friday, Nov 6, 2015 You do not need an appointment. You may have a scientific calculator but NO graphing calculator. If you want to set up an individual assessment contact Delzell Testing Services. 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. close this section Events and Speakers American Indians Reaching for Opportunities (AIRO) Silent Auction NEW http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 4/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP On Thursday Oct 22 and Friday Oct 23 AIRO will be holding a silent auction as a fund raiser for their organization. The auction will take place all day both Thursday and Friday at the DUC concourse tables. National Campus Sustainability Day On October 28th, UWSP will be celebrating National Campus Sustainability Day! There will be an informational fair in the Larid Room of the DUC from 10­2 with an arrary of organizations and businesses that are environmentally­minded. Come and celebrate the various accomplishments of sustainability by engaging with exhibitors, watching invigorating films, and chowing down on delcious food from the CPS Café! Career Services Workshops Offered this Semester Upcoming Career Services Workshops: Tuesday, October 27 5:00 – 6:00 PM 107 LRC Writing Effective Personal Statements For Grad School Tuesday, October 27 5:00 – 6:30 PM 321 CCC Resumes & Other Professional Correspondence Wednesday, October 28 4:00 – 5:30 PM 303 CCC Resumes & Other Professional Correspondence Thursday, October 29 All Day Event Online Graduate School Virtual Fair for UW System Students Thursday, October 29 3:00 – 3:45 PM 316 LRC CareerLocker: What’s In My Locker? Monday, November 2 4:00 – 5:00 PM 321 CCC Finding Jobs & Internships Thursday, November 5 4:00 – 5:00 PM 303 CCC Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience Tuesday, November 10 5:00 – 6:00 PM 321 CCC Preparing For Interviews Wednesday, November 11 3:00 – 3:45 PM 650 LRC Do You Know What You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Wednesday, November 11 5:00 – 6:00 PM 107 LRC Writing Effective Personal Statements For Grad School Thursday, November 12 4:00 – 5:00 PM 205 CCC Federal Jobs: Where To Find Them, How To Apply, Benefits & Options Thursday, November 19 4:00 – 5:30 PM 303 CCC Resumes & Other Professional Correspondence Tuesday, November 24 3:00 – 3:45 PM 316 LRC CareerLocker: What’s In My Locker? Here is the full semester list of Career Services Workshops; Click Here Coffee and Culture http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 5/18 10/27/2015 Coffee and Culture September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Let's Talk Disabilities", Thursday, October 29 at 4 p.m. / DUC Laird CenterLet's Talk Disabilities", Thursday, October 29 at 4 p.m. / DUC Laird Center close this section Study Away Opportunities European Seminar and Kenyan Field Experience!!! NEW Study abroad in Europe or Kenya to fulfill your Summer Field Experience requirement: Applicaiton Here Online information packets are available for the Europe and Kenya trips. As well as paper copies in TNR 180 Questions??? Stop by the Student Success Center ­ TNR 180 or see Jessica Tomaszewski (jtomasze@uwsp.edu), in TNR 192. Winterim in Cameroon, Africa: Community Development and Cultural Enrichment NEW Extended Deadline ­ Apply ASAP! What if you could combine a truly meaningful community development project with three weeks of rich experience in African culture? Volunteer with the Makah Water for All Foundation, building a pump well to provide clean drinking water to a village in Cameroon. Participants not only take part in this fulfilling experience, but learn how to start a nonprofit organization from the ground floor. The program includes lectures on topics such as Globalization and Africa, Polygamy, and Effects of HIV­AIDS in Africa. Hiking, learning the “bottle dance” and visiting the Ndawara Tea Estate Ranch will be among the highlights. 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. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 6/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Field Biology of Hawaii Island 2015­2016 Winterim Study Abroad Aloha students! The “Field Biology of Hawaii Island” (Biology 309/509, 3 credits) course will be offered again this winterim, Wednesday, January 6, to Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Dr. Chris Yahnke and I are scheduled to be the instructors again this year. We’ll have an informational/organizational meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015, from 5:00­6:00 pm in TNR 300; you are strongly urged to attend if you wish a seat. Email me if you are still interested, or just attend. This is a 15­day field course course with the $1,400.00 course fee covering lodging, vehicles, tours, and most food. As with last winterim’s course, you will be required to pay for your own airfare (approximately $900­1000 round trip from Chicago or Minneapolis to Hilo, excluding baggage fees), tuition, the course fee just mentioned, and a few meals. Total estimated cost: $3,500.00. For schedule and syllabus click here Ethnobotany: Health, Belief and Agroforestry in Belize 2015­2016 Winterim Study Abroad This field course is for those interested in ethnobotany, culture, alternative healing practices, spiritual belief, sustainable living styles and indigenous agroforestry. Earn 3 credits and visit: medicinal plant trails, traditional healers, community elders, Mayan gardens and permaculture farms, Mayan ruins, the second largest continuous coral reef and the only jaguar reserve in the world!!!! Contact cela­belize (http://www.celabelize.com/) to register and see me to process your credits at UWSP close this section 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 http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 7/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP https://www.uwsp.edu/sga/Pages/greenfund/default.aspx American Fisheries Society (AFS) Calling all Fisheries and Biology majors, fish and/or water enthusiasts, and fishermen/women! The Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is the place for you! This Society provides numerous opportunities in fisheries fieldwork such as electroshocking, fyke netting, assisting with sturgeon spawning, etc., hands­on workshops, networking events, and volunteer activities. We encourage you to join us on Wednesdays at 5:00pm in TNR 170, get to know other students with similar aspirations/interests, and get involved with all the amazing opportunities this society has to offer! If you have any questions or want to know more, contact President Sam Schaick (sscha974@uwsp.edu) or Public Relations Officer Kate Carpenter (kcarp042@uwsp.edu) at any time! 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: Flume Creek Pressure Transducer Project October 24th Damnation Film December 1st Dues are $5 for a semester, or $10 per academic year plus a FREE T­ Shirt. We meet every Tuesday at 5:00pm in TNR 252, but there will be no meeting next Tuesday. If you have any question please feel free to email us at awra@uwsp.edu. Animal Behavior Club Join us on Wednesday at 6 pm in TNR 122. Our meeting this week will feature a presentation by Dr. Figgy and Dr. Alger on the new animal behavior course that will be offered this spring. If have an interest in biology and/or psychology and would like to learn more about this exciting new course join us at 6 PM on October 28th in TNR 122. We will also be voting on t shirt designs for the year. We will also be discussing details for our upcoming overnight trip to the Brookfield Zoo on November 14th. If you are interested in attending the trip but will be unable to make the meeting email us at ABC@uwsp.edu for more information. CNR Bible Study Here’s an opportunity to get involved in faith and our natural world. We’re a co­ed, natural resource majors­based bible study curious to learn and listen, and accepting of all who show interest! Come and chat, http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 8/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP learn, and question with like­minds who’re tackling similar questions as yourself. Meetings are currently Wednesdays from 7:00­8:00pm in TNR 372 (just outside the western stairwell!). Coalition of Organizational Leadership in TNR (COOL) NEW The next meeting is Thursday October 29th 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. 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 http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 9/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP 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 will be having a workday this Sunday, October 25th. Please meet at the west end of the TNR at 9:30 a.m. This event will go until noon or 1. On October 28th, there will be a workday on an easement within Stevens Point. Please stay tuned to your email for an official meeting time and location! Our next meeting will be this Thursday at 5 in TNR room 271. See you there!!! Email us at lconserve@uwsp.edu 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. 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. Upcoming: ­ SAF/Fire Crew Picnic Thursday October 29th 5 pm (no meeting) meet at Iverson Park. Interested in throwing axes, underhand chop, or crosscut sawing?! Well you are in luck, because we have a Woodland Sports team! The Woodland Sports Team practice times on Monday have switched to the earlier time of 4 ­ 6 PM. Friday practices are still from 2 ­ 4 PM. Locations is still 1249 4th Ave., Stevens Point. Woodchuck games at CWES October 24th. If interested contact kwitk322@uwsp.edu 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) 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! http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 10/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP see you there! "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) Meetings are Thursdays at 5 PM in TNR 361. Oct 28: We are looking for volunteers to represent SCWS at National Campus Sustainability Day in the Laird Room from 9:30 to 2. All volunteers will receive a free SWCS t­shirt for helping out! Oct 29: Our annual Potluck is here! Come join us for a wonderful dinner and pumpkin carving. We will be meeting at the parking lot behind the TNR at 5 pm. Bring a dish to pass and your own pumpkin! Email wjord631@uwsp.edu if you are interested in participating in any of these upcoming events! 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 Student Society of Arboriculture Tree Care Industry Association http://expo2015.tcia.org/students will be hosting its annual meeting in Pittsburg November 12­14. We will be leaving a day early to stop at Bartlett Tree Experts and Davey Tree headquarters, making this a very unique opportunity to find employment. This is the largest green industries convention and expo with the largest student only job and internship fair. There are over 200 vendors, many of whom will be taking resumes looking for permanent and summer help. The event is free for student which is a $300 savings! Students for Sustainability (SFS) NEW Join us on Workday Wednesday, October 28th from 4:00pm­5:00pm in the Campus Garden! Come to our weekly meeting on Thursday, October 29th at 6:00pm in TNR 255. 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. Email Kelly at SFS@uwsp.edu for details! Student Research Symposium (SRS) http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 11/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP 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 Anastasia Wolf­Flasch at awolf643@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 Tuesday at 6:30PM in TNR 255 Upcoming Meetings include: ­ Tuesday November 3rd ­ Tuesday November 17th The Wildlife Society (TWS) The Wildlife Society is one of the largest student organizations on campus http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 12/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP The Wildlife Society is one of the largest student organizations on campus and is open to anyone with an interest in wildlife. Members are presented with numerous opportunities to gain hands­on experience, leadership skills, networking skills, and much more! Then Tuesday Oct. 27th the meeting will be held in TNR 170. Can’t make the meetings but want to be involved? Then stop by TNR 359A to fill out membership and hold harmless forms so you can receive email updates for upcoming events. Do you have any questions? Contact Lisa Zoromski at lzoro502@uwsp.edu or stop by the TWS office in TNR 359A. 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! Important Dates: • Pumpkin Carving – Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM. We will start the meeting in our usual location and then we will head over to the Schmeeckle Reserve for some fun pumpkin carving. If you have questions please contact Katie Sloan ksloa518@uwsp.edu • Fall Harvest Fundraiser – Thursday, October 29th from 9 AM – 3 PM TNR West Lobby. Come volunteer to help run our stand. We will have caramel apple bowls, pumpkin seeds, hot and cold apple cider for people to purchase. • Candlelight Hike – Friday, October 30th 6:00­9:00PM. The Schmeeckle Reserve hosts a candle light night hike. Feel free to check it out. If you are interested in joining our board in order to gain some leadership experience and help to plan out events, we will meet in the same room on the same day, but at 5:00, just before the meeting! 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! close this section http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 13/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Scholarship Information Scholarships Available This Week! The Science Ambassador Scholarship Deadline: December 1 Wisconsin Arborist Association Scholarship, Criteria Here, Application Here, Deadline: December 15 The Carpenter Bus "Extra Mile" Scholarship Deadline: December 31 Intertribal Timber Council Scholarship Deadline: January 11 SAGLA Essay Contest Deadline: January 29 CNR Scholarship Application NEW The CNR Undergraduate Scholarship is now available on the web. To be considered for a 2015­2016 Scholarship you must submit the completed application by midnight on Oct. 30. This application will take approximately 30 mins to complete, so plan accordingly. The link for the application can be found on the Student Success Center Homepage. Note to December 2015 Graduates ­ this application is designed for students who will be attending school in the Spring 2016 semester and is not intended for December 2015 graduates. Note to Graduate Students ­ this scholarship application is for undergraduate students only. Any CNR scholarships that are intended for graduate students will be chosen by the discipline in which the scholarship is housed. To apply, click on the following link ­ http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/scholarshipInfo.aspx Click here to learn more about all of the scholarships available to CNR students. close this section Workshops and Activities Schmeeckle Reserve Nature Programs Skulls: A Historic Bone­Chilling Review, Sunday, Oct. 25, 5­6 p.m. Discover how animal skulls have been an iconic symbol for centuries, from Shakespearean to Native American culture. 2015 Fall Candlelight Hike Festival, Friday, Oct. 30, 6­9 p.m. Join in as Schmeeckle Reserve explores “City Critters: Urban Wildlife at Schmeeckle” through family http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 14/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP Reserve explores “City Critters: Urban Wildlife at Schmeeckle” through family campfire programs at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Hear how animals such as white tailed deer, raccoons and coyotes coexist with humans. Additional activities include half­ mile and one­mile walks along torch and jack­o’­lantern lit paths, discovery stations with hands on activities and free crafts, snacks and door prizes. The event is free, with a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family. Interested in a Winterim Volunteer/Small Study Experience with the US Forest Service? If you are interested contact: Crystal Kern with the US Forest Service. Her phone number is 715­362­1123 Golden Sands Pasture Walk­ Dairy, Aquaponics, And Solar Carl Flaig and his family along with Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council would like to invite you to a pasture walk at their diversified organic farm near Rudolph, WI on Saturday October 24th, at 1:30pm. Volunteer in South Africa and Jamaica with One Heart Source Attention Students of University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for our 2016 Volunteer Programs. We are offering a variety of 2 and 4 week programs in Jamaica and South Africa! As an OHS Volunteer you will: • Mentor students to realize measurable academic growth and cultivate life­ long relationships. • Immerse yourself in diversity through service, workshops, and excursions. • Collaborate with small cohorts of university students from around the world. • Develop leadership or entrepreneurial skills through the pursuit of social justice. Apply here for our Volunteer Programs: 2016 Application Application Deadline: October 23 www.oneheartsource.org For stories and reviews from past volunteers, 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. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 15/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP 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: 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). close this section Job Opportunities Looking for a Job or Internship? NEW All job postings are posted in CareerPoint*. CareerPoint can be found on the Career Services home page or by clicking here. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 16/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP 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 CareerPoint: NEW CNR Internship Opportunites (Credit­approved Internships) UW­Stevens Point Internships USA Jobs Resume Writing Tips Jobs Posted in CareerPoint This Week NEW Horicon Marsh Education adn Visitor Center's Business Manager, WI DNR ­ Horicon, WI Other Job Boards Wisconsin County Code Administrators Wisconsin Land and Water Land Trust Alliance Wisconsin Planners Planning Jobs Schmeeckle Job Board USA Jobs Texas A&M Job Board Conservation Job Board University of Georgia Forestry and Natural Resources Job Board Cyber­Sierra Natural Resources Jobs Eco Jobs http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 17/18 10/27/2015 September 7 ­ 11, 2015 ­ Student Success Center | UWSP 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 close this section http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/CNR%20Reporter/2015­2016/September%207%20­%2011,%202015.aspx 18/18