Center for Tropical Ecology & Conservation Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-3122 x 348 www.centerfortropicalecology.org ctec@antiochne.edu Dear AUNE Student, Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC). Based out of the Department of Environmental Studies at the Antioch University New England (AUNE), CTEC is committed to supporting and promoting education and research in tropical ecology, conservation and the sustainable use of tropical ecosystems. CTEC is here to serve you by offering services and resources to aid in the development of long-term solutions to the rapid loss of biodiversity in the tropics. CTEC is focused on facilitating connections between students, researchers and community members dedicated to the conservation of the tropics. Our goal is to support the training and advancement of well-rounded environmental leaders by encouraging an understanding of ecological, political, social and economic aspects of conservation. As a CTEC student you benefit by: Discounted merchandise with new membership: CTEC T-shirt/coffee mug $20 Attending our monthly CTEC lab group meetings that highlight the work of our students by providing a forum for critical feedback and discussion. Having your own web page hosted on our web site: www.centerfortropicalecology.org Complimentary business cards Practicum and internship opportunities in tropical ecology and conservation with our Institutional Affiliates such as the Monteverde Institute, The Papua Resource Center, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Receiving invitations to all CTEC Events including our annual symposium, free speaker series, and other events. Listing CTEC as an organization you are a member of on your resume. Having access to our conferences, job openings, grants, and news related items on tropical ecology and conservation. CTEC has a conference in First Class® that you can place on your desktop that provides access to all of these services. Receiving a copy of our bi-annual newletter, Tropical News. Accessing research articles and books on tropical ecology and conservation in our tropical library. ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR TROPICAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION 40 AVON STREET KEENE, NH 03431 Please fill out and mail/email the following information to become a formal member of CTEC. You will subsequently be contacted with information about creating a personal web page hosted on the CTEC website. Name:__________________________ Program: _______________________________ Permanent Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State: _________________ Zip Code: ____________ Local Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State: _________________ Zip Code: _____________ Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________________ o Live locally? On First Class? NOTE: the CTEC will never give your information out without your consent My research interests include: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ My past relevant experience is: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ My skills include:__________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ I would like to be involved with CTEC by: (check all that apply) o Office Work o Event staff o Fundraising o Other___________________________ Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions. Sincerely, CTEC Staff.