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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.
Daniel Press, University of California-Santa Cruz
"Does American environmental policy work? Limits, failures and reforms"
More than 40 years after the United States launched bold efforts to curb pollution and waste, American environmental management has stalled. Drawing extensively on recent environmental science, engineering, regulatory agency data and trade information, this talk explores how environmental management in the US has fallen short of its early promise and reputation. Moving beyond critique, the talk will end with some promising examples of environmental policy reforms for the 21st century.
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
3:00 - 3:30 p.m., Reception with light refreshments
Heritage Center (3rd Floor in Old Main)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Lecture and Q&A
Old Main Chapel
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Fellowships, Internships, and Jobs
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Athletics Seeking ENVS Tutors!
The CU Athletics Department is currently looking for qualified Environmental Studies (ENVS) tutors to join their staff for Summer 2015 and Fall 2015. Applicants must be available to meet with student-athletes Monday-Friday 9am-5pm during summer term and 3-9pm Sunday-Thursday during fall term. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a B or better in the course(s) tutored. Summer tutoring will begin at the start of Maymester on May 11th and Tutor Training will be held sometime in May. If hired, please plan on attending Tutor Training. Advantages to being a tutor in Athletics include a safe work environment, a flexible work schedule, automated web-based scheduling, and discounted/complimentary tickets to Athletics events. Tutoring sessions are typically one-hour long and occur in the study center in the Dal Ward Athletics Building. On average, tutors work 4-6 hours per week. If you are interested please contact us at tutoring@colorado.edu.
Pay is $10 per hour for undergraduate students.
CLEAResult
The CLEAResult office in Boulder, CO oversees a number of energy efficiency projects for utilities and communities in Colorado.
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Denver Mayor's Office of Sustainability Internship
The Denver Mayor's Office of Sustainability seeks unpaid, part-time or full-time Interns for the summer of 2015. Interns will experience a fast-paced, professional environment and will be given the opportunity to witness first-hand, the internal operations of the mayor's office of a major city, while assisting the Office of Sustainability with achieving the City's 2020 Sustainability Goals.
Application deadline 4/15/15.
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Denver Water Internship-Application Deadline 4/17/15
Technical Intern II or III - Water Resource Planning Section
This position may be a paid position or for school credit, at the student's choice.
Hiring Range:
Business Technical Intern II $15.00 to $21.00/hr.
Business Technical Intern III $20.00 to $25.00/hr.
Location of position: Main Campus/Administration Building, 1600 West 12th Avenue, Denver, CO
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EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
Solicitation Opening Date: March 30, 2015
Solicitation Closing Date: May 19, 2015, 11:59:59 pm EST
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Just in Time Career Fair
April 15-16, UMC Ballrooms
CU-Boulder Career Services is bringing more than 140 organizations to campus to meet students and alumni for two specialized days. The first day, April 15th, is focused on technical organizations and positions. The second day, April 16th, is an All Campus Day with organizations and positions ranging from non-profits to sales and education.
Students should come prepared with resumes, but know that many employers on these days ask applicants to apply online. Use the fair to:
- Network and meet with representatives
- Help employers put a face to the application
- Learn more about various positions and organizations
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New Era Colorado Summer Internship
New Era Colorado is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to build a more accessible democracy that more accurately reflects and engages the diversity of the
millennial generation. Their goal is to bring young people into the political process through civic engagement, leadership development, and issue advocacy. New Era has registered,
educated and turned out tens of thousands of young voters, and passed forward thinking policies that make elections more accessible and make tangible change on issues that impact
young people. New Era is working to change our state for the better, and they need you to help make that happen.
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New Student Welcome Programs Office Positions
Join the New Student Welcome Programs team! Their office is looking to hire current CU-Boulder students who:
- Want to welcome new students and families into the CU-Boulder community
- Can represent CU-Boulder in a positive atmosphere
- Will help families and students become familiar with our academic and campus resources
- Wish to develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills
- Enjoy interacting with a diverse group of individuals
- Are responsible, hard-working, detail-oriented, flexible and punctual!
Application Information
Travel, Research, and Education Experience (TREE) Grant Program
The Association for Fire Ecology (AFE) and the Joint Fire Sciences Program (JFSP) are offering grants from $250 to $1,500 to fund student travel to fire-related conferences, symposia, workshops, and laboratories. These competitively-awarded grants will fund direct travel costs for transportation, lodging, registration fees, and printing or preparation of presentation materials (e.g. posters, maps, audio-visual materials). Both Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. The objective of the TREE travel grant program is to nurture excellence in student research by facilitating active student participation in conferences and other events where they can meet other fire researchers and managers who may provide opportunities for future jobs, internships, or collaborations on research and management projects. Applying for TREE Grants is a simple online application process, and any student can apply, but preference for awarding TREE grants goes to students giving oral or poster presentations at fire-related conferences. Presentations may be about completed research projects, theses/dissertation research, or works-in-progress. For students who have never attended a fire conference before, receiving a TREE Grant and giving an oral or poster presentation make attractive vitae entries for their emerging careers.
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ENVS 1000 Introduction to Environmental Studies-Offered Summer B Term at CU Denver South in Parker
Instructor: Elizabeth Koeble
Surveys environmental studies, examining ecological, socioeconomic, political, aesthetic, and technological factors that influence the quality of life on Earth. Required for ENVS majors.
About CU Denver South
ENVS 2000 Applied Ecology for ENVS-Offered Summer A Term
Covers how ecological ideas and principles underlie both the problems and solutions of multiple environmental issues. The ecology of environmental concerns ranging from endangered species to global carbon cycling will be reviewed, including perspectives from physiological, behavioral, population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Read the entire course description
here.
Partially fulfills the Natural Sciences requirement
ENVS 2100 Permaculture Design-Offered in Maymester
May 11-29, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fulfills the Application requirement
ENVS 3521 Climate Politics and Policy-Offered Summer A Term
Instructor: Max Boykoff
The objective of this course is to understand, explore and critically analyze how climate changing activities are governed using four main components:
1. general introduction: mitigation & adaptation; frames,
perspectives & responsibilities; impacts
2. climate politics and policy at the national and international levels
3. climate politics and policy at the sub-national level: regional, state and city-level governance
4. where climate politics and policy meet the public: non-nation state actors and everyday spaces. Read the entire course description here.
Partially fulfills the ENVS Specialization requirement
ENVS 4100-001 Special Topics in ENVS: Environments & Peoples: Environment & Human Migration-Offered in Maymester (Same as GEOG 4742-001)
Instructor: Robert McLeman
There is growing concern that in coming decades global migration patterns will be affected by land degradation, weather extremes, food insecurity, pollution, and climate change. As the impacts of global and local environmental change take hold, there is increasing need for researchers, policymakers, and the general public to understand better the complex relationship between environment and migration and the various shapes it may take. Read the entire course description here.
Robert McLeman's TED Talk: Beyond Environmental Refuge
Partially fulfills the ENVS Specialization requirement
ENVS 4050-001 Field Studies: Field Methods in Ecosystem Science-Offered in Fall
Instructor: Eve-Lyn Hinckley
Ecosystem science is the study of the relationships among living organisms, physical features, biogeochemical processes, and human activities in ecological communities. This course is designed to provide you with both a conceptual understanding of ecosystem science and practical experience designing and conducting research. During the semester, you will learn how to pose your own scientific questions, explore a variety of field methods drawing from ecology, biogeochemistry, and hydrology, process samples in the laboratory, analyze data, and work in small groups to propose a new research project. Read the entire course description here.
Fulfills the Application Course requirement
ENVS 4800 Capstone: Culture, Media and Environmental Issues-Offered Summer A Term
Instructor: Max Boykoff
In this course, we will critically analyze environmental issues and find meaning in our daily lives by way of intertwined media representational practices and culture by way of four main themes:
1. institutions, actors, (collective) psychology
2. mass media
3. understanding and engagement in the public sphere
4. non-nation state actors
Read the entire course description here.
Fulfills the ENVS Capstone requirement
EBIO 4460 Colorado Field Botany-Offered 6/22-7/8
Instructor: Erin Tripp
The course will tour the various corners of the state to survey plant diversity and native plant communities of Colorado.
Fulfills the Application requirement
EDUC 4833 Teaching and Learning Earth Systems-Offered in Fall
Learn and develop pedagogically effective strategies for teaching and understanding Earth Science concepts. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of geoscience habits of mind (i.e. spatial/temporal reasoning, multiple working hypotheses, geographic context). The course focuses upon inquiry and evaluation of evidence, the importance of background knowledge and misconceptions, and developing effective discourse within and outside the classroom.
Fulfills the Application requirement
ENVD 4363-001 Open Space Systems for all Species-Offered in Maymester
May 11-29, 2015
Get out in your own backyard and learn from the nation's most successful urban land conservation program. Join us in this 3-week intensive course to learn about open space conservation and planning through field trips, analysis and design. Our project will involve the expansion of the Boulder Regional Trails Systems. Read the entire course description here.
Fulfills the Application requirement
GEOG 3812-050 Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean-Offered in Augmester (Aug. 3-20)
Instructor: Fernando Riosmena
Partially fulfills the ENVS Specialization requirement
GEOG 4100-570 Hydrologic Field Methods and Research Design-Offered in Maymester
Instructor: Alice Hill
May 11-29, 2015
Calling all hands-on learners seeking real-world skills! This 3-credit course focuses on hydrologic field methods including surface, ground and snow water data collection techniques. The class will be heavily field-based with emphasis on gaining proficiency with technical field data collection, basic research design and data analysis, and backcountry field research
skills. It is a great way to learn while taking advantage of Colorado summer weather. Contact alice.hill@colorado.edu with any questions.
Fulfills the Application requirement
IAFS 3000-100 Climate and International Society-Offered in Summer A Term
In what ways are climate change and international society connected, and what is required of contemporary societies to address future environmental crisis? This interdisciplinary course will examine problems and policies related to climate change, including agriculture, gender, ecotourism, and religious conservatism, as well as traditionally studied areas of fossil fuels and political interest groups. Contact International Affairs to enroll in the course.
Partially fulfills the ENVS Specialization requirement
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INVS/EDUC 2919 Renewing Democracy in Communities and Schools-Offered in Fall
Interested in civic engagement and youth empowerment? A practicum course, INVS/EDUC 2919 invites undergraduates to work in teams of two or three to support local K-12 students as they identify and address salient community issues, such as bullying, domestic violence, global warming, youth homelessness, immigration, poverty, teen depression, teen substance abuse, and texting and driving.
The following sections of the course are open:
Section 801 will meet on campus on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 p.m., as well as at ONE of the following times and locations:
*Centaurus High School in Lafayette on Fridays at 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m.; 12:10-1:10 p.m.; 1:10-2:05 p.m.; OR 2:05-3:00 p.m. (Practicum times are likely though tentative.)
*Angevine Middle School in Lafayette (Meeting times will be solidified the week of April 13.)
Section 802 will meet on campus on Mondays from 2:55-4:25 p.m., as well as at:
*Columbine Elementary School in North Boulder on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
The course, which provides CU undergraduates with a meaningful opportunity to apply acquired skills and knowledge in school-based settings, has emerged as a favorite among CU students. Enrollment for the course is controlled, thus students will need to contact Instructor and Public Achievement Director Elaina Verveer at
verveer@colorado.edu for more information as well as to enroll in the course. This course is open to ALL CU Boulder undergraduates.
Fulfills the Human Diversity A & S Core Curriculum requirement
Undergraduate Certificate Program
in Renewable and Sustainable Energy
CU-Boulder's undergraduate energy certificate program provides broad exposure to energy issues, with an emphasis on renewable and sustainable energy. Required coursework in energy science and technology, energy policy, and energy projects is coupled with electives on energy and environment, energy technologies, energy economics, and other areas to give students the skills and knowledge to tackle society's pressing energy problems. Successful completion of the certificate program is indicated on CU-Boulder official transcripts.
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Seminars, Workshops, Films, and Extras
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ATLAS Speaker Series
The ATLAS Speaker Series hosts distinguished visitors from academia, industry and the arts. The series is an educational and experiential resource for students, faculty and the local community to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovative applications of technology. Unless otherwise noted, talks are held in the Cofrin Auditorium (ATLAS 100) of the Roser ATLAS building (campus map).
Be Boulder in Sustainability: Sustainable Solutions Brown Bag Series Weekly on Fridays February 6 - May 1, 2015 Noon -1:00 p.m. UMC 425, unless otherwise noted The series will cover a variety of topics in sustainable solutions around CU's Campus and the Boulder community as a whole. You are invited to bring your lunch, meet local leaders and innovators, participate in discussion on sustainable solutions. Sweets and beverages provided. More information Biomimicry Club Events 4/16 and 4/23 The Biomimicry Club at CU is pleased to announce two exciting speaker events: April 16th, 7 PM, Koelbel 210: Sustainable Design Panel The Biomimicry Club will be welcoming three local speakers with diverse areas of expertise to discuss the process of sustainable and biomimetic design. Martin Ogle served 27 years as the chief naturalist for a Virginia Parks Department before moving to Boulder to lecture at Naropa and develop workshops to engage the community with Gaia Theory. Marie Bourgeois is a civil engineer for the EPA and a certified biomimicry professional who leads the development of many sustainable engineering projects and teaches classes and workshops on biomimicry. Dr. Tori Derr and her honors student Maggie Fryke are leaders in the CU program for environmental design and specialize in the design of sustainable food systems. The panel will be facilitated by Ted Thayer and Eliot Kersgaard of the biomimicry club. April 23rd, 7 PM, Benson 180: Jamie Dwyer of Biomimicry 3.8
Jamie Dwyer is a biologist and architect from Biomimicry 3.8 with a wide range of experience leading sustainable architectural projects. She will be providing a glimpse into her history and work, an introduction to the process and principles of biomimicry, and will address the Biomimicry Institute design challenge: Food Systems.
Campus Sustainability Summit Friday, April 17, 2015 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. UMC Gallery
The round table features strategic updates and inter-departmental discussion on campus sustainability initiatives.
What sustainability-related developments are happening in academic, engagement and operational realms? What is new, innovative, interesting that should be shared? More Information
Cannabis Symposium April 15th 9:30am-7:30pm, Wolf Law
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is excited to present the 2nd Annual Cannabis Symposium! Interdisciplinary panels and keynote speakers will address the cultural and medicinal history of the cannabis plant, the impacts of the U.S. "war on drugs", and how cannabis policies are changing in Colorado a
nd around the world.
Earth Corps Field Studies Program
Posting of this announcement is purely for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of the program by ENVS or CU Boulder. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors prior to signing up for any courses offered through institutions other than CU to ensure that they will receive academic credit upon completion.
Earth Corps is a program run by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute in partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to provide motivated, environmentally conscious students the opportunity to live and learn in the incredible natural classroom of the Colorado wilderness. The program is designed to integrate key lessons in environmental studies with the completion of multiple critical environmental restoration projects. Earth Corps attracts exceptional students from across the nation to participate in this unique service learning opportunity.
Energy Club Events
The CU Energy Club is one of the largest student groups on campus. They are a truly interdisciplinary club, with members from Engineering, Business, Environmental Studies, Arts and Sciences, Law, and more.
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Food & Environmental Justice Week Events 4/14-4/18
Each year, the CU Environmental Center and the CU Volunteer Resource Center team up to present Food & Environmental Justice Week.
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Forward Food Summit
On April 18th, Boulder Food Rescue is hosting their second annual conference called the Forward Food Summit from 9am-5pm at Impact Hub.
The main goals of the Forward Food Summit are to create a platform and facilitate the collaboration between food justice activists, academics, and policy makers by providing them a space to share ideas and discuss the symptoms and root causes of food issues. The focus of the summit this year is on
the intersection between food security and race.
Student Academic Success Center Hiring Tutors
See the flyer below for areas needed, hiring criteria and pay information.
Student Academic Success Center Academic Skills Strategies Workshops March 30-May 1
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Consent to Conduct Business Electronically
To comply with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, all new and continuing students will be requested to consent to conduct business with the university electronically when they log in to
MyCUBoulder or
MyCUInfo on or after March 23.
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Scholarship Application Deadlines
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