Monday, February 18th, 2008
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CES News
- Environmental Sustainability: Careers
On Brown Campus
- The Omnivore’s Solution
- The Catalyst
Internships & Opportunities
- NFCT
- International Society of Arboriculture
- Environmental Education in the Bahamas
- California International Rivers, Berkeley
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CES News_________________________
CAREER WEEK 2008
http://careerdevelopment.brown.edu/CW08/schedule
Environmental Sustainability: Careers for the 21st century
Monday, 25th February from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Petteruti Lounge
The twisting threads of ecology, policy, business and culture are forging new career paths in all walks of life. This panel will introduce you to the possibilities of sustainability-focused careers in real estate, renewable energy and management, design and writing. The stories from these alumni will assist you in finding a connection between your skills and interests and the emerging "green" economy.
Moderator: Kurt Teichert, Center for Environmental Studies
Panelists:
Charlotte Matthews '99 - Bovis Lend Lease
Noam Ross '06 - GreenOrder, Management Consulting
Jennifer Atlee '99 - BuildingGreen, Publisher
Bob Grace '84 - Sustainable Energy Advantage
On Brown Campus_________________
"In Defense of Food: The Omnivore's Solution"
Thursday, 21st February 2008, 6:00 pm Salomon Center
Author Michael Pollan to speak and sign his books.
What should we eat? For most of history, people ate what tradition (a.k.a. mother) and nature dictated. Pollan traces the rise and triumph of nutritionism and the Western diet before proposing an alternative approach to eating that promises to improve both our health and the environment.
More info: http://www.brown.edu/Faculty/COSTS/events/
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The Catalyst
The student-run literary magazine that bridges the gap between the sciences and the humanities wants your submissions!
We accept creative nonfiction, exposes, features and poetry--our only requirement is that your piece have a scientific bent. It doesn't necessarily have to be focused on hard science, though we welcome those works as well. For example, in the past we've run articles about subjects as diverse as flower shops, alchemy, birds and free radicals. What we want are well-written, interesting and engaging narratives; no scientific proposals, please.
Please send your submissions and any questions you may have to taryn.martinez@gmail.com by February 29th. Good luck!
Internships & Opportunities__________
Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), Vermont
Seeking applicants for summer positions with the NFCT:
- Stewardship Internship
- Program Internship
- Youth Program Internship
The dates and details vary for each type of internship, but all will receive a $1200 stipend. Application due date is 29th February 2008
For more information, please visit:
http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/pages/stewardshippages/internshippositionspage.html
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New England Chapter: International Society of Arboriculture
Since 1990 the NEC-ISA has awarded scholarships to students pursuing an education in field of study dedicated to plant material-orientated fields. The purpose of the awards is threefold: to help promote interest in shade and ornamental trees, to recognize scholarly endeavors, and to assist in financial aid.
For details and information, please visit: http://www.newenglandisa.org/scholarships.html
NEW deadline for applications is April 7, 2008
Send application materials to:
Christopher Rooney, NEC-ISA Secretary and Scholarship Chair
Or email to Christopher.Rooney@us.ngrid.com
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Environmental Education Internship in the Bahamas
Are you looking for a meaningful internship this summer? Teach Environmental Education and Swimming to local Bahamians and become a part of Swim to Empower, a non-profit organization founded by Dartmouth students.
This six-week program lasts from June 5th to July 17th, 2008 and is located in Eleuthera, an island in the Bahamas. There will also be an orientation meeting in Hanover, NH prior to going down to Eleuthera in early May.
For more information: http://www.swimtoempower.org
Rolling Admissions Process
Deadline for Application is April 3rd 2008
If you have further questions please email swimtoempower@gmail.com
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California International Rivers, Berkeley
CIR supports communities around the world in protecting their rivers, watersheds and human rights. We work to halt destructive dams and encourage better methods of meeting needs for water, energy and protection from floods.
We need a dynamic, skilled and experienced climate campaigner. The main focus of our climate work is on preventing carbon offset schemes from harming efforts to address the climate crisis and from furthering the destruction of rivers.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (and where possible links to further on-line samples) to:
International Rivers, ATTN: Climate Campaigner
1847 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 USA
Fax +1 510 848 1008
Or email to jobpost@internationalrivers.org, with Climate Campaigner in the subject line
Deadline for applications: 11 March, 2008
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Please send questions, comments and stories to:
CES Newsletter Editor, Marie-Laure Couet
marie-laure_couet@brown.edu
Thanks!