School of the Environment and Sustainability Series  

The School of the Environment and Sustainability Colloquium Series provides the CU and Boulder community with provocative and insightful conversations that provide compelling illustrations of innovative work in the environment and sustainability taking place in Boulder and elsewhere. 

The colloquium series is held most Wednesdays this fall semester from 3-4:30 pm in the Old Main Chapel.  Light refreshments will be served from 3-3:30 pm in the Heritage Center on the third floor of Old Main, followed by the featured lecture and Q&A from 3:30-4:30 pm.   

Clean Energy Action is accelerating the transition to a post-carbon society built on clean, safe, renewable energy. Our team of experts works with activists, politicians, and prominent community members to advance a clean energy agenda through education, research, and legislation. CEA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and aims to achieve its goals through "Citizen Power" by inspiring, training, and empowering citizens to advocate for a world built on resilient renewable energy technology.

Outreach and Community Building Intern 

Policy and Research Analysis Intern  

Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance Internship 

The Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance (DARCA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization. Established in 2001, DARCA is for the benefit of all types of irrigation enterprises - ditch companies, reservoir companies, laterals, private ditches, and irrigation districts.  DARCA's mission is to become the definitive resource for networking, education and advocacy for its members in Colorado. Its approximately 200+ members not only include mutual ditch and reservoir companies but also irrigation districts, municipalities, suppliers, consultants, professors, engineers, and lawyers. It is governed by a geographically diversified 11-member board of directors comprised of ditch company personnel and water experts from across the state.
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Ecosyste.ms Paid Internships 

Ecosyste.ms is looking for top-tier interns focusing on all areas of business. Ecosyste.ms works across the US to save small businesses money through energy efficiency and sustainable business practices. So be sure to contact them about this great opportunity to work with a variety of small businesses around the country.  

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GO3 Global Ozone Project Internship  

The GO3 Foundation is looking for assistance with its primary program, the Global Ozone (GO3) Project.  In the GO3 Project, students from around the world participate in global research by measuring air pollution at their schools and sharing their data on Google Earth.  The project enables students to use sophisticated instrumentation to learn about air pollution, and seeks to help students develop an understanding of their roles as global citizens and what it means to think globally. Additionally, GO3 students are making history by helping to create the world's first global database of ground level ozone measurements, as well as CO2 and Black Carbon.  They work primarily with high schools, but also colleges and K-8 students. To learn more about the GO3 Project, please visit their website.

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INSTAAR Internships  

Anne Jennings is looking for students to work with her and Dr. John Andrews on a research project to study the history of the Greenland Ice Sheet.  No experience is necessary.  They are looking for who want to get involved in paleoclimate research.   

Quinn Popcorn Internship  

Quinn Popcorn is a growing natural foods company looking to add a passionate, self-motivated individual with a desire and ability to manage their direct-ship and online order fulfillment business. If you are interested in becoming a part of Quinn's passionate, six-person team, be sure to send them an email.   

The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) Needs Tutors   

The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) is a multicultural advocacy and academic program designed to prepare students for success by providing a strong base and support in all areas of student life.

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Zam Energy Internship As a leading supplier of advanced solar power generation programs, Zam Energy is focusing its resources on implementing Campus (college and hospital) and Public Place Initiatives: Stadiums, Entertainment Complexes, Large Retail Centers and Airports.  Zam Energy is looking for a student intern to research rebates for several clients' sites for energy efficiency and solar.  If interested, please contact Erin Geegan. 

Summit to career success with the CU Buffs Professional Program!  Whether you're still exploring career options, or searching for internships or full-time jobs, this program has resources just for you.  Work at your own pace to explore 

CU-Boulder majors and connect the dots to your career.  Then find out what employers want, and seek out internships and jobs in areas of interest.  Completing the program makes your application stand out and lets employers know you have the skills and talent to be a CU Buffs Professional!   

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Association of National Park Rangers Ranger Rendezvous Conference

The Ranger Rendezvous conference will be in Estes Park, CO at the YMCA of the Rockies from Oct 22-Oct 26. There are special daily registration rates available for students interested in joining. Ranger Rendezvous is an annual professional conference with trainings and workshops geared towards individuals interested in careers, or volunteer opportunities, with the National Park Service.  To learn more about ANPR, please  

CSTPR Noontime Series Presents: Mapping the Political Landscape of Hydraulic Fracturing in Colorado 

Monday 10/13 at 12:15pm

CSTPR Conference Room, 1333 Grandview Avenue   

What is the landscape of hydraulic fracturing politics in Colorado?  How does Colorado politics on this issue compare to other states?  To what extent do people view recent regulations as solving problems in Colorado? This presentation explores these questions using recent data collected in Colorado, Texas, and New York.  The findings and conclusions emphasize areas of agreement and disagreement with strategies for moving forward.

The Center for Science and Technology Policy Research is holding this free seminar series through Fall 2014.   

For more information about CSTPR, visit their website.  

CU GOLD Student Leadership Conference November 8 

CU GOLD is the ONLY free and open leadership program at CU and they pride themselves on accepting a variety of people from all years and majors (freshman to grad students!)  They believe that everyone is a leader and their programs are designed to fine-tune and enhance natural leadership abilities through a series of leadership profiling, personality assessments, and other team-building activities.

This year's Seventh Annual Leadership Conference will be taking place on Saturday, November 8 from 10am-4:30pm at the UMC, room 235.  The workshops will explore topics in relational 

leadership, social media and personal branding, building a resume, and how to apply leadership in both professional and daily life.  There will be a series of breakout sessions in categories such as cross-cultural communication, social justice, conflict resolution, and service/volunteerism.  Lunch will be  

provided.

For questions about disability accommodations and/or general information, please contact [email protected] 

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Educational Opportunity with Food First to Explore Cuba's Revolutionary Food System, Jan 2015  

Known for being frozen in time, Cuba is light years ahead of most of the world in sustainable farming and agricultural self-reliance. Through its Food Sovereignty Tours program, Oakland-based Food First offers the public a unique opportunity to experience Cuba's groundbreaking advances in sustainable agriculture. The delegation will take place Jan 3-12, 2015.

Open to all individuals interested in Cuban organic food systems, culture, agroecology, permaculture and sustainable agriculture. To learn more, visit Food Sovereignty Tours or contact Program Coordinator Katie Brimm.  

Energy Innovation Schultz Lecture October 30th 

Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom, 5:30pm

This year, the lecture will be delivered by James Burke, President and CEO of High Sierra Energy. High Sierra Energy is a leading gatherer, transporter, and marketer of crude oil and NGLs (Natural Gas Liquids) and a growing provider of oilfield water and waste-water handling and disposal services.  The lecture will cover the "Water-Energy Nexus," focusing in the increasing importance of water and waste-water handling and disposal for unconventional oil and gas operations.

Schultz Lectureship Series: The Schultz Lectureship Fund was created in 2007 by the generosity of John H. ('53) and Cynthia H. Schultz to support a lecture each year by scholars in the fields of oil and gas, energy, or natural resources law.

Environmental Design IUT Information Meeting  

Friday, October 17, 9:00-10:00am

Environmental Design Building, Room 102

Environmental Design Website  

Green Room Certification for Residence Hall Students

Green Room Certifications are an opportunity to learn about all the ways you can be more environmentally friendly while living on campus. From heating to water use, our staff can help you recognize all the ways you can save energy and water in the halls - in 2 easy meetings.

Social Sciences Today Forum on Ebola October 14  

6:30-8:00pm, Hale 270 

Each panelist will speak for approximately 10 minutes then answer questions

Student to Farm Event October 18

Volunteer trip to Aspen for The Polish Ambassadors Permaculture Action Tour in Basalt.

Contact: [email protected]

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