Environmental Studies Department Weekly Update
March 16, 2009
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EARTH ISSUES / EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / GRADUATE PROGRAMS / JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Earth Issues:
Water Rights and Environmental Sustainability
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
12:00 – 1:00pm HUB Side room 205-206
Professor Bruce Lankford, of the University of East Anglia, will be visiting Dickinson to participate in "America's Role and
Image in the World", a series of events and discussions during the week of March 16 that are jointly sponsored by the
Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education, Office of Global Education, and the Clarke Forum. These events
include a panel of visiting professors from the University of Queretaro, the University of East Anglia, and Yaounde
University who will discuss "How Green are Human Rights? An International Perspective" at 7:00 PM on Tuesday
March 17 in ATS.
Sustainability in Venzuela
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
12:00-1:00 HUB side room 205-206
Liz Zido ’09, a participant in the course Venezuela and the U.S.: Sustainable Agro-Ecosytems and Cooperative
Movements, will be addressing political, social and environmental sustainability in Venezuela. She will discuss the main
themes of the Mosaic course, and reflect on her experiences in Venezuela, particularly at the cooperative Las Lajitas.
She will also explain he research on Integrated Pest Management strategies in Venezuela and the United States.
The Spring 2009 Earth Issues Schedule is available at http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/envst/news.html.
Sponsored by the Environmental Studies Department, Earth Issues is a presentation/discussion of environmental issues.
Seminars are held on Tuesdays, from 12:00-1:00 PM in the HUB Siderooms, unless otherwise noted. If you are a student,
faculty member, alumnus or professional in the field of environmental studies or environmental science, and you are
interested in presenting for an upcoming Earth Issues, please let us know by emailing edenbov@dickinson.edu
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Events:
On-Campus Events:
On Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, the Office of Global Education, the Center for Environmental and
Sustainability Education, and the Clarke Forum are sponsoring a two part lecture series that addresses “America’s Role
and Image in the World.”
The first lecture, Uncle Sam Lampooned, is on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in ATS.
The lecture will feature Joe Szabo, author, publisher, and lecturer. He will present “how America is perceived around the
world through cartoons and illustrations by world-famous artists and cartoonists and through interviews conducted in over
sixty countries.”
The second lecture, How Green Are Human Rights? An International Perspective, is on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m.
in ATS. This lecture will feature “a panel of experts from Dickinson's partner universities abroad discussing how different
cultures assess the positive and negative interactions between human rights and environmental sustainability.” The panel
will consist of:
Dr. Bruce Lankford (University of East Anglia, UK)
Dr. Emmanuel Nebasina Ngwa (Université de Yaoundé, Cameroon)
Professor Patricia Roitman (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico)
You can find more information at: http://clarke.dickinson.edu/schedule.php
In conjunction with the How Green are Human Rights lecture, an exhibit addressing similar issues will be on display in the
lobby of ATS on Monday and Tuesday evening. The exhibit, Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human
Potential, informs readers about sustainable development, the role of education, and the Earth Charter Initiative, which is
a globally recognized statement on ethics and values that are critical to a sustainable future.
Beginning on Wednesday, March 18 the exhibit will be moving to the library until Sunday, March 22.
School for Fields Studies (SFS) Information Session
Wednesday, March 25 at 4:30pm in the Stafford Lecture Room (Stuart 1104)
Come learn more about the School for Fields Studies Partner programs. A SFS representative will be presenting
information on SFS study abroad options. For more information, please contact Malinda Mochizuki in the Office of Global
Education at mochizum@dickinson.edu
Dickinson College RecycleMania Events
 January 23rd—Recyclemania Kick-off event located in the Depot, 7pm-10pm
 February 11th—Movie Night, Trashed 7:30 pm, Dana 110
 March 18th—Movie Night, Recyclergy 7:30 pm, Dana 110
 March 22nd—Adopt a Highway 10:30 am—12:00pm
April 3-4- Fueling the School: Pennsylvania's First Intercollegiate Biodiesel Conference
Registration is now open. This event, hosted by Dickinson College Biodiesel in Carlisle PA, will be the first of its kind in
the region. Students, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities around the mid atlantic will gather on April 3rd and
4th, 2009 for tours, workshops, and presentations related to biodiesel production and use. The event will include live
demonstrations, hands on workshops, advanced research presentations, networking opportunities, a poster hall, and a
keynote presentation from Lyle Estill, cofounder of Piedmont Biofuels and author of Biodiesel Power.
Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit
http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/sustainability/conferences.html#biodiesel
If you would like a poster to display at your school, or have any questions, please direct inquiries to Matt Steiman at
steimanm@dickinson.edu.
April 4- Local Foods Dinner
3:00Farmers Market
6:00 Dinner and Keynote Address
Social Hall, Dickinson College
Advanced Tickets required, Details TBA
April 14- Toxins: Toys to Toothpaste
Pete Myers, Founder, CEO and Chief Scientist of Environmental Health Sciences
Stern Center, Great Room - 7:00 p.m.
Revolutionary advances in the environmental health sciences have discovered that low exposure to materials found in
many of today's consumer products - materials once thought safe - in fact have adverse consequences on human health.
April 19- Earth Fest
Celebrate Earth Fest on Morgan field. The day’s events will feature local musician Janet Spahr on hang drum, a YERT
presentation, the Silent Poets, the Wild and Scenic Film festival, and a Fare Wares market. Contact Earth Now for more
information.
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Off Campus Events
March 27-March 30
4th annual One Voice: Reproductive Health & Population Summit in DC!
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/onevoice.htm
There is a direct connection between our health and the health of the planet. Today, more than one billion adolescentsthe largest number ever- are entering their reproductive years. At the same time, we face an increasing lack of access to
reproductive health information and services and pressing global challenges like water scarcity, global warming, and
poverty. The choices this generation makes will have an impact on our world for years to come.
This weekend-long training will provide you with all of the information and skills you need to be an effective leader for
global health and environment issues on your campus and in your community. The summit is FREE and available for
ONLY 10 youth advocates, so you don't want to miss this opportunity!
Three Mile Island Anniversary, Nuclear Power Debate and Associated Events
The core meltdown at Three Mile Island Unit-2 (TMI) beginning on March 28, 1979 ignited a fierce debate about the role
of commercial nuclear power. For more information on events, press packets and energy curriculum, please view Three
Mile Island Alert’s 30th Anniversary Web site at http://www.tmia.com/
TMIA’s archives are located at Dickinson College, Special Collections:
http://chronicles.dickinson.edu/findingaids/tmi-charles.pdf
Oral Histories can be accessed at Dickinson College, Community Studies Center:
http://chronicles.dickinson.edu/findingaids/tmi-malmsheimer.pdf
April 2, 2009 (Thursday)
“Environmental Justice: The Power of Partnerships in Collaborative Problem-Solving”
http://www.cst.duq.edu/events-09environmentaljustice.html
Power Center Ballroom, 1pm-6pm
These lectures/conferences are free and open to the public. I invite you to pass this information on to other members of
your organization. I also invite you to visit our website, www.duq.edu/cst, to learn more about the Center and our
upcoming activities.
April 3-4- The 2009 Farm to Table conference
with a Local Food Tasting on Friday night.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Visit http://www.pathwayswellnessprogram.com/farm_to_table.html for more information.
Wednesday, April 15
Robert F. Kenedy Jr. “Our Environmental Destiny”
7 pm in ford Chapel at Allegheny College
Environmentalist, activist and attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak on “Our Environmental Destiny” at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 15 in Ford Chapel at Allegheny College. Kennedy will discuss the role that our natural surroundings
play in our work, our health and our identity as Americans. Using examples gathered from relevant art, history, litigation
and literature, he will remind listeners of their responsibility to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
Kennedy is chief prosecuting attorney for the Hudson Riverkeepers, senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense
Council and president of the Waterkeeper Alliance. A high-profile political speaker and activist, he has used numerous
media outlets, including his 2004 book, “Crimes Against Nature,” to call into question the environmental policies of the
United States.This lecture is the final event of the public programming of Allegheny's Year of Health and is free and open
to the public. For more information, contact Professor Caryl Waggett at caryl.waggett@allegheny.edu.
April 26-28, 1st Statewide Environmental Justice Conference: "Building Healthy & Improved Communities for
All" Sheraton Hotel Harrisburg-Hershey
Please visit the conference's web site for general information and to download the Registration and Scholarship
Application Forms http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/ejconference Scholarships are available! Scholarship applications must
be received no later than January 30, 2009. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early. This Conference is
sponsored by: PA Environmental Justice Advisory Board, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Drexel University
School of Public Health, PA Department of Community & Economic Development, PA Department of Health, PA
Department of Transportation, PA Department of Welfare, PA Department of Education, Waste Management, Other
sponsors listed on our web site.
May 7-9- Working Together to Protect Our Land, Water, & Communities
Conference at Penn State co-sponsored by PA Land Trust Association and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
http://landandwater.org/
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Announcements:
Wireless now available in Kaufman!
The following link will take you to Dickinson’s Wireless networks page, which lists all the locations that wireless is currently
available, as well as instructions on connecting to the wireless in these locations (Kaufman is listed, students will connect
to ResNet, staff/faculty will connect to PubLab). http://lis.dickinson.edu/Technology/Wireless/index.html
New Course offering in Environmental Studies:
Cities, Environment and Health - ENST 311 – 01
Most of the world's population now lives in urban areas. This course will address the impacts and opportunities of cities for
both public health and the environment. Particular attention will be given to megacities in the developing world, addressing
public health needs, environmental impacts, and possible development paths. We'll consider the consequences of
different types of urban design, the history and future of health infrastructure, and the challenges of creating healthy and
sustainable cities.
Fall 2009
Gregory J Howard
1:30-4:30 PM Wed
Kaufman Building 179
Logo Design Contest!
The Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education (CESE) is holding a logo design contest! The winning
logo will be revealed at the official CESE open house, which will take place after spring break. The guidelines for the
contest are as follows:
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The logo must represent the mission/purpose of the CESE at Dickinson College. Refer to the CESE website for
information about the center: http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/cese/
The logo may or may not utilize the acronym "CESE" in it's design.
No more than 2 design submissions per person.
Submit designs by email (dickinson.sustainability@gmail.com) or drop off in the CESE mailbox (in the Kaufman
ES/Geo office)
DEADLINE: MARCH 6th, 5:00 PM (before spring break)
National Commission on Energy Policy (NCEP)Washington, DC
Vito Stagliano Scholars Program
Each selected student will receive a $5,000 stipend for the 10 week summer internship at NCEP. All applications should
be e-mailed to internships@energycommission.org and must be received no later than March 23, 2009. Applicants
chosen for the program will be notified by Apr, 6 2009. For more details and application instructions:
http://www.energycommission.org/ht/d/sp/i/4183/pid/4183
THE COMMUNITY STUDIES CENTER AND THE PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES ANNOUNCE AN EXCITING MINI-MOSAIC
for the academic year 2009-10. Two courses: "Ethnography of Jewish Experience" and "Oral History and Jewish
Immigration to Latin America" will be offered. The first is a one-credit course for fall of 2009. The second is a 1/2 credit
course for Fall 2009, with a “winterim” research trip to Argentina with a 1/2 course credit in the spring (see more detailed
course descriptions below). Dickinson students will be doing home-stays with Argentine families and will be paired with
students from the ORT School, a Jewish cultural school in Buenos Aires. Together, they will conduct oral-histories both in
Buenos Aires and in the countryside, with a special focus on secular Jewish identity among Argentine Jews.
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Graduate School Opportunities:
Please email announcements for distribution to edenbov@dickinson.edu
Jobs and Internships:
The Dickinson College Farm is now accepting applications for the 2009 summer season! The compensation package
includes an hourly wage, FREE housing and all the veggies you can eat! For more information on the position and to
download an application, please go to www.dickinson.edu/storg/sisa. Look for the "2009 Summer Job Description" link.
Applications are due by March 20th, 2009. For more information, please contact Jenn Halpin at halpinj@dickinson.edu.
GIS internships with ESRI
Our Summer Internship Program provides valuable work experience while students continue their education or prepare for
life after graduation. As an intern at ESRI, you’ll be involved in exciting team projects with some of the most talented
people in the GIS software industry. Internships are available at ESRI headquarters in Redlands, California
<http://www.esri.com/company/redlands/index.html> , and in our regional offices
<http://careers.esri.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsp&tmpl=locations.cfm&nav_id=2&parent_id=56> throughout the United
States, and the program is open to both undergraduate and master’s-level students.
What We’re Looking For:
A large number of our interns major in computer science, GIS, geography, or engineering, but we also have opportunities
for marketing, business, law, and accounting majors. The most successful interns will have a strong desire to produce
quality work and achieve great results. We seek students who excel at working on individual projects as well as
collaborating in a team environment. We’re looking for the best and the brightest.
Please visit the student section on our Careers web page for more information on student internship and student assistant
opportunities. www.esri.com/careers. Remember, the application deadline for summer internships is March 15, 2009!
Youth Grassroots Organizing Training--Apply NOW!
The SSC's Student Environmental Leadership Trainings, are week-long peer-to-peer training programs led by the nation's
top youth organizers. Develop your grassroots organizing and leadership skills, network and bond with fellow students,
engage in fun activities and enjoy tasty vegetarian cooking (the low carbon diet for the climate). Not only will you come
away changed, you'll have the skills and confidence to be a FORCE for CHANGE!
See what past participants have to say.
LEARN to LEAD:
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GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING: How to start and run an effective youth organization. We cover everything from
recruitment, to running a meeting, to developing new leaders to ensure that your organization continues once you
graduate.
CAMPAIGN STRATEGY & PLANNING: How to plan, implement, and run an effective environmental campaign.
We use the Sierra Club Matrix to teach the most essential skills needed to effect real change. Later in the week
you'll get a change to practice your skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: How to define your message and get it across confidently and persuasively to the
media, to fellow group members, and to the public.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Meet some amazing special guests--Sierra Club experts, leaders of the movement, and
experts on various aspects of climate and energy justice.
Locations: With 9 locations in 2009, there is sure to be one near you! APPLY NOW!
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Washington State: June 21-28
Puerto Rico : June 27-July 4 (Participants must speak fluent Spanish).
New Mexico: June 28-July 5
Virginia: July 5-12
Illinois: July 6-13
Texas: July 19-26
New Hampshire: July 19-26
California: Los Angeles: July 19-26
Oregon: August 16-23
Cost of programs:
The subsidized cost of the program is set up on a sliding scale, from $200-300* (please pay what you can afford).
This covers tuition, room and board, and local transportation to and from the site, and all the benefits of being a
member of the Sierra Club, including the award-winning Sierra Magazine. ++Special Group Rate: 3+ people
$150/person.++ Limited need-based tuition and travel scholarship assistance available. APPLY NOW!
National Council for Science the and Environment
Real World Experiences
CSE's Campus to Careers (C2C) Program offers dynamic and meaningful opportunities for recent graduates and
final-year college students to engage in paid, environment-oriented internships with Federal agencies and private
industry. Visit http://ncseonline.org/02education/CampusToCareers/ for more information. Current openings include:
Biological / Scientific
Oak Harbor, OH
Madison, WI
Visitor Services / Education
McGregor, MN
Missouri Valley, IA
Biological/Refuge Operations
Odessa, MN
Puxico, MO
Bloomington, MN
Saginaw, MI
Rochert, MN
Columbia, MO
Refuge Operations: Detroit Lakes, MN/Erskine, MN/Winona, MN/Fergus Falls, MN/Zimmerman, MN
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