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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 and e­mail the completed form to
cnrreporter@uwsp.edu. Looking for an old CNR Reporter find them in our
archives.
Academic Information
Advising Walk­in Hours​
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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. Oct 5
Bobbi Kubish
TNR 180
First­Year &
Sophomores
Jessica
Tomaszewski
TNR 192
Transfers
1:00 ­ 2:30 Tues. Oct 6
9:30 ­ 11:30
Wed. Oct 7
10:30 ­ 12:00
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10:30 ­ 12:00
Thurs. Oct 8
1:00 ­ 2:00, 3:00 ­ 4:00
10:30 ­ 12:00 Fri. Oct 9
European Environmental Studies Seminar
Informational Meeting!NEW
An informational meeting for the 2016 CNR European Environmental Studies
Seminar will be held on Monday, October 12 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in 170 TNR.
Stop by to find out more about this alternative experience to the Treehaven
Summer Field Experience that travels to Poland, Germany and Iceland. Applications
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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.
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
Geography 279 pre‐registration will all take place online this year through a Google Doc
Survey. The survey will be open from October 19‐30th. Students will not need a Google
account to access the survey. The link will be sent out in SMOD, but we will have it in the CNR
Reporter, and send it out to all CNR Majors. Students will be prioritized the following week
based on the same qualifications in the past, so the registration is still time‐sensitive and
students that want to take a course should fill out the survey ASAP.
NRES 405/605 Spreadsheet Applications Course
This is a mid­semester 2 credit evening course on Thursday’s from 5:00pm to
7:00pm – starting on October 15th and ending on December 10th taught by Kevin
Burns, Treehaven Field Ecologist. This course will meet in the CNR Advanced
Computing Lab (TNR 322) and will primarily cover the use and creation of data
processing templates using the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program, but will also
explore integrating data from other data collection software.
This will be an applications based course where time will be spent creating and
modifying software solutions to solve natural resource based data management
projects. Lynda.com video tutorials will be used as the lecture component and
students are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and project ideas. Many
templates Prof. Burns has created in the past will be shared and the design
discussed to help students modify them for their own needs. During the spring
semester, another course similar to this will be offered but focus on the Microsoft
Access database application.
Please look over the Syllabus for more information and how to register through
Continuing Education.
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!
Math Placement Exams NEW
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Math Placement Exams NEW
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.
CNR Principles of Professionalism Compact and
Expectations
In an effort to promote and maintain civility in faculty and staff­student,
professionals­student and student­student interactions both in the College of
Natural Resources as well as the UW­Stevens Point campus and community in
general, the faculty and staff of the College of Natural Resources unanimously
endorsed the following statement and principles of professionalism for the College
as the standards to which all of us are expected to be held.
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.
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Events and Speakers
Wisconsin Natural Resource Foundation Executive
Director Speaking Event! NEW
Tuesday October 6th, 7pm, TNR 170
Wisconsin Natural Resource Foundation Executive Director Ruth
Oppedahl is headed out on a 18­day kayaking trip down the Wisconsin
River from source to mouth. The initiative is Oppedahl’s effort to
celebrate the state’s cherished outdoors and to inspire others to do what
they can to help care for our natural resources. Join us in welcoming
Ruth to UWSP to discuss the Foundation, its relationship to the
Wisconsin DNR, and the perilous state of natural resource funding in our
state. Tracy Hames, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands
Association, will also join in this presentation.
Join Scott Hyngstrom for this year's University
Evening about Human­Wildlife Coexistence in
Southern Africa NEW
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
7:00PM ­ 8:30PM
Alumni Room, Drefus University Center University Evening is a free presentation open to all members of the
university and community. RSVP by October 5 to 715­346­4686 or
acadaff@uwsp.edu.
Environmental Protection Agency Green Infrastructure
Project
The Environmental Protection Agency is inviting student teams to design an
innovative green infrastructure project for their campus showing how
managing stormwater at its source can benefit the campus community and the
environment. Download the competition brief (PDF) for a complete description
of the design challenge and instructions.
Green infrastructure uses vegetation, soils, and natural processes to manage
stormwater and create healthier urban environments. While single­purpose
"gray" stormwater infrastructure (e.g. catch basins, pipes, and ponds) is
largely designed to move urban stormwater away from the built environment,
green infrastructure uses vegetation and soil to manage rainwater where it
falls. By weaving natural processes into the built environment, green
infrastructure can complement gray infrastructure approaches by providing not
only stormwater management, but also heat island mitigation, air quality
management, community amenities, and much more.
Registration closes on September 30 and more details can be found at
http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/crw_challenge.cfm.
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"WebinarTips on Getting A Job With The Forest
Service"Webinar NEW
Tuesday, October 6th at 9a.m. MST
Ever wondered what the secret is in getting a job with the Forest Service.
There is no secret, but there are some tips and "must do's" that you need to
know before you apply for a job. Join Amber Kamps, Regional Program
Specialist, as she highlights the very best tips on landing a Forest Service
job. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions as well. The
webinar is limited to the first 100 participants.
Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5533455363743729153 After
registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Career Services Workshops Offered this Semester
NEW
Upcoming Career Services Workshops: Monday, October 5; 2:00PP­3:30PM, 228 CPS: Apply for work in Education,
Job Postings, Job Fairs, Interviewing, and Professionalism
Monday, October 5; 5:00PM­6:00PM, 321 CCC: Marketing Your Study Abroad
Experience
Tuesday, October 6; 5:00PM­6:00PM, 213 CCC: Your Financial Future is Now!
Tuesday, October 6; 6:00PM­7:30PM, 120 TNR: Resumes and Other
Professional Correspondence
Wednesday, October 7; 4:00PM­5:00PM, 303 CCC: Building and Using Credit
Thursday, October 8; 11:30AM­1:00PM, 229 CPS: Apply for Work in
Education: Job Postings, Interviewing and Professionalism
Thursday, October 8; 4:00PM­5:00PM, 303 CCC: your Financial Future is Now! Here is the full semester list of Career Services Workshops; Click Here
Panel discussion:Careers in Energy and Sustainability
Professionals from the energy industry will be on campus Oct. 14 from 4­5:30 p.m.
to share their careers with you! This event will showcase some interesting and
unique careers you may not have considered. Learn about energy monitoring,
management, and sustainable energy technologies from experts from the City of
Stevens Point, North Wind Renewables, UW­Stevens Point, Stevens Point Area
Public School District, and the Central Wisconsin Electric Co­op and what training
these individuals had prior to their current positions. Location: DUC Theater –
Refreshments will be served during a networking gathering after the panel
presentations.
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presentations.
Coffee and Culture
"True Life: I am Hmong­American", Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m./ DUC Laird
Center
"Got Spirituality: Scientology, Satanism and Wicca", Wednesday, October 21 at 6
p.m. / DUC Laird Center
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
Central Rivers Farmshed Events Rummage Sale Dates:
Friday, October 2nd (1p.m. to 7p.m.)
Saturday, October 3rd (9a.m. to 3p.m.)
Riveredge Student Research Symposium NEW
Riveredge Nature Center will be hosting its 3rd Annual Student Research Symposium
"Connections in Nature" on November 14, 2015 at Riveredge Nature Center in
Newburg, WI. The goal of this symposium is to celebrate and learn what Wisconsin
students have been researching. Undergraduate and graduate students from
Wisconsin universities and colleges will be conducting oral and poster presentations
on a variety of biological topics, including wildlife conservation, restoration, ecology
and environmental related topics.
Abstracts for presenters are due on Oct. 2nd, after­which the students will be
notified (during the second week of Oct.) if their abstract has been accepted.
Students can present either a 20 minute oral presentation or a poster presentation.
Once students' abstracts have been accepted, they will have till Oct. 16th to
register on the Riveredge website (www.riveredgenaturecenter.org) at a reduced
student rate.
All abstracts should be limited to 500 words and can be submitted via our website at
http://riveredgenaturecenter.org/research/student­research­symposium/.
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Study Away Opportunities
European Environmental Studies Seminar
Informational Meeting! NEW
An informational meeting for the 2016 CNR European Environmental Studies
Seminar will be held on Monday, October 12 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in 170 TNR.
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Seminar will be held on Monday, October 12 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in 170 TNR.
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.
Study Away Fair NEW
Come meet with students and staff to learn more about the Study Away
opportunities that the International Programs has to offer! The fair will be on
October 6th in the DUC Encore from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Costa Rica Tropical Ecology 2015­2016 Winterim
Study Abroad NEW
Last call for this year's Costa Rica Winterim trip! Plane tickes will be purchased
within the next week so sign­up today if you plan to go! Experience sloths, sea
turtles, quetzals and more, while learning about the complex ecosystems of
beautiful, warm, and peaceful Costa Rica. This study abroad favorite will be led by
Dr. Kevin Russell wildlife faculty.
National Student Exchange (NSE) Full Academic Year
or Single Semester, Fall or Spring NEW
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.
Field Biology of Hawaii Island 2015­2016 Winterim
Study Abroad NEW
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
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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 NEW
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
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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) 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!
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(kcarp042@uwsp.edu) at any time!
American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
American Water Resources Association is for all who love and enjoy
water. 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.
If you have any question please feel free to email our Public Relations
Officer Jeff Lu : jlu781@uwsp.edu. We meet every Tuesday at 5:00pm
in TNR 252. Hope to see you there!
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,
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)
The Coalition of Organizational Leadership is a resource for any student
or any student organization that wants to stay up to date with
opportunities to get involved on and off campus. Organization
representatives can use COOL as a way to seek volunteers and
collaboration with their group projects, speakers, and events! Our next
meeting will be Thursday October 15th at 5:00 PM in TNR 320. If you
have any topic you'd like addressed at this meeting, please email me at
jwink613@uwsp.edu. Past meeting minutes will be posted outside of
TNR 180 if you missed the meeting, but would like a streamlined update
on what student organizations are up to!
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
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Izaak Walton League
The Izaak Walton League of America is one of the oldest conservation
organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1992, and has
over 250 local chapters throughout the nation.
Our club is focused on anything and everything outdoors. We
participate in many different activities such as Trout Stream
Restoration, Trail Maintenance, Highway Cleanup, and Kids Fishing Day,
as well as Bow Shoots, Trap Shoots, and Rifle Shoots. During our
meetings we also have hands on activities such as Knot Tying,
Chainsaw and Axe sharpening and care, Wilderness Survival, and many
others.
We have meetings every Thursday at 7:00 PM in TNR 240. Dues: $5.00/semester or $8.00/year
Comments or questions? Email us at iwla@uwsp.edu or check out the
UWSP IKES Website: http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/iwla/pages/default.aspx
Land Conservation Society The Land Conservation Society (LCS) is a national organization which has a
newly establish branch here on campus. We focus on land conservation at its
roots which is at the private level and work 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 not be having a meeting this week. At last week’s meeting, we
discussed potential upcoming workdays. Make sure you stay up to date on
emails with workday event dates! 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.
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Upcoming:
Pulpcut is now underway. Many more activities are in the works.
Amherst Tree removal­ October 18th email SAF@uwsp.edu if interested.
Highway clean up and free Polito's pizza!!!! October 13th at 5pm meet in TNR
361.
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. No practice Fri. 10/2, Mon 10/5, and Fri 10/9
Woodchuck games at CWES October 24 th. If interested contact
kwitk322@uwsp.edu by Friday 10/2
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:
Upcoming events:
Touring Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve: October 2­3
Volunteer Day at Circle Sanctuary: October 10
Our meetings are on Wednesdays in TNR 240 starting at 5:00pm. We hope to
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) Our first meetings are Thursdays at 5 PM in TNR 361.
Our club has many opportunities for research, community volunteering and
educational opportunities! We would love for any students who are interested
in soils and water to come and check out our club!
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
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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!
Joe Hoffman will be joining us on Tuesday Sept. 22 at 5 pm in TNR 320
to discuss the event and riding along with Midstate, MATC and Purdue
on a coach bus.
Students for Sustainability (SFS) 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.
Come to our weekly meeting on Thursday, October 1st at 6:00pm in TNR 255.
Join us on Workday Wednesday, September 30th from 4:00pm­6:00pm in the
Campus Garden!
Join us for our Sustainable Farm Tour Series for a tour and an on­site project
at each farm! Here is the last farm that we plan on visiting for this series:
­October 4th Liberation Farm
Email Kelly at SFS@uwsp.edu for details
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.
We will have our second meeting Monday, October 5th at 5:00 in
TNR 240 to touch base on what needs to happen for this year, review
how we can improve from last year, and start planning! All are welcome
to attend, whether you have participated in research before or not!
Contact Anastasia Wolf­Flasch at awolf643@uwsp.edu or Dr. Hauer at
rhauer@uwsp.edu if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
Students for Wetland Awareness, Management and Protection
(SWAMP)
Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, watershed
health, and quality of life for both humans and animals. SWAMP is
dedicated to education and training its members for a future dealing in
wetland ecosystems which relate to a wide variety of majors including
Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Forestry, Hydrology, and many more. Join us
on Monday nights at 5pm in TNR 320 to sharpen your skills, learn new
techniques, and meet others in your field.
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
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and a heated 5 stand which is opens in February. During the summer we
shoot competitively at the collegiate level under the Scholastic Clay
Target Program (SCTP). This past summer we took first place at one
shoot and third place at the state shoot. Dues for the club are $10
which get you a reduced shooting price at Ashley shooting club. Provide
your own shells and gun. Hunter safety, gun safety, or military training
is required for the club. If you do not have any of those, the Wisconsin
DNR has an online course in which you can take. If you have any
questions, message us on our Facebook page "UWSP shooting club" or
email us at trapclub@uwsp.edu.
Waste Management Society
The Waste Management Society’s mission is to help all students learn
about and participate in activities related to modern waste
management. We offer opportunities to participate in waste related
projects, attend conferences, and meet a number of professionals from
the waste management industry. We promote the reduction, reuse, and
recycling of common waste items along with opportunities in composting
and wastewater as well.
If you are interested in joining or have any other questions, please
contact President Alex Smudde at asmud598@uwsp.edu or our adviser
Rob Michitsch in TNR 276.
Our next meetings include:
­ October 20th – 6:30pm – TNR 255
The Wildlife Society (TWS) 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! 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!
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Our meetings are every Wednesday at 6:00 in TNR 320!
Important Dates:
­October 5th from 5­7pm ­ WiNR will be joining Woodland Sports for some
timber sports activities. Come and learn to be a lumber jack!
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!
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships Available This Week
The Carpenter Bus "Extra Mile" Scholarship Deadline: December 31
Carol and Allen Kube Wildlife Federation Scholarships Deadline: October 9
2016 Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters' Conference Scholarship Program Deadline:
October 15
The Science Ambassador Scholarship Deadline: December 1
Click here to learn more about all of the scholarships
available to CNR students.
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Workshops and Activities
Interested in a Winterim Volunteer/Small Study
Experience with the US Forest Service?
If you are interested contact:
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Crystal Kern with the US Forest Service. Her phone number is 715­362­1123 New Recognition and Networking Tool for Student
Environmental Leaders NEW
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:
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
Mobile Skills Crew Trail Building Event at Hartman
Creek State Park NEW
This project gives the Ice Age Trail its own home within popular Hartman Creek
State Park, enabling year­round use by hikers and snowshoers. Kettles, erratics and
towering oak and pine present a beautiful setting for this 1.5­mile trail reroute. The
last project of the year is always a hoot – don’t miss out!
The IATA provides food, tools, and campsites free to all who volunteer. No previous
experience is necessary; training is provided by certified volunteer crew leaders.
There will be roles for all ages and abilities.
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Schedule:
Your contribution is welcome for any part of the event or the entire project. Work
begins on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 18. Trail construction
activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up between 4:00 and
5:00 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
We hope to have good volunteer representation from our Portage and Waupaca
County chapters’ members. In addition to trail building, we’ll need people to greet
volunteers (check them in, tell them where to go, etc; 3­4 hour shifts), work in “the
kitchen” (prepare and serve food; shifts are Brkfst 6­9am, Lunch 10a,­2pm, Dinner
3­8pm), and donate baked goods. There’s a place to register on the IATA website,
but it would be helpful for us to know locally who is planning to help out. Please
contact Julie Schneider, Portage County chapter jschneideriat@gmail.com or Debbie
Krogwold, Waupaca County chapter debbie.krogwold@co.waupaca.wi.us if you’re
interested.
What to Bring:
We recommend a long­sleeve shirt and pants for trail work. Plan for variable
weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.Day
pack, water bottles, insect repellant, sunscreen and a hat.
If camping, bring a headlamp, tent, sleeping gear and toiletries. Consider
bringing a lawn chair; you’ll appreciate having it to relax around the fire in
comfortable clothes at the end of the day.
Special Notes:
We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to this event. Woolly mammoths
are welcome.
Can’t wait to get started?
Register here
Division Street Student Research Initative NEW
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.
To learn more, please attend the upcoming presentation and Q&A session on
Wednesday, October 14 at 3:30 p.m. in CPS 116. This presentation is open to
students, faculty and staff, and the public. Presenters include: Michael Ostrowski
(Community Development Director), Brad Mapes­Martins (Political Science), Eric
Olson (UW Extension), Anna Haines (CNR), Tori Jennings (Anthropology), Maysee
Yang Herr (Education), Krishna Roka (Sociology), Ismaila Odogba (Geography), and
Bob Wolensky (Sociology). For more information contact: Katja Marquart (Katja.Marquart@uwsp.edu), Tori
Jennings (Tori.Jennings@uwsp.edu) or Anna Haines (Anna.Haines@uwsp.edu).
Learn to Hunt Raccoons Program
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This Learn to Hunt (LTH) program will introduce novice hunters to raccoon hunting
at night using trailing hounds. Participants will learn raccoon biology and furbearer
management, firearm safety, the basics of hunting with hounds, rules and
regulations, and fur handling with pelt preparation. Participants will hunt under the
direction of an experienced mentor and dog handler.
October 10 at the Yellow Stone Wildlife Area
October 17­18 at MacKenzie Center, Poynette, WI
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Job Opportunities
New Changes to Employment Postings! NEW
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
CareerPoint:
NEW​
CNR Internship Opportunites (Credit­approved Internships)
UW­Stevens Point Internships
USA Jobs Resume Writing Tips
Jobs Posted in CareerPoint This Week NEW
Diversity Recruitment in Natural Resources ­ MN DNR ­ St. Paul, MN
Operator In Charge at Edgar Wastewater Treatment Plant ­ Edgar, WI
Various Naturalist Positions ­ Weston, WI
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Various Naturalist Positions ­ Weston, WI
Forester Staff ­ Steigerwaldt Land Services Inc. ­ Tomahawk and Hayward WI
Partnership Coordinator ­ US Forest Service Regional Office, Full Time ­ Portland, OR
Big Game Program Leader, Full Time ­ St. Paul, MN
Fisheries Specialist, MN DNR ­ Full Time ­ Silver Bay, MN
Intern for the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum ­ Stevens Point, WI
Administrative Assistant, Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education WCEE ­
Stevens Point, WI
Raptor Educator, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center ­ Milwaukee, WI
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Strike Team ­ Seasonal ­ Crossville, TN
Other Job Boards NEW
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
American Fisheries Society Job Site Arizona Game and Fish Department Best of the Web­Employment 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
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