Welcome to the website of the Environmental Studies Program. Whether you are a current student in our Program, a person interested in coming to KU and becoming part of our Program, or just a curious individual, we are happy to have you visit us. Please check back regularly for academic updates, news, and upcoming events.
Prospective employers and others who wish to advertise Environmental Studies related events on this site: please send a brief text description of the job or event summary to env-studies@ku.edu. Please keep the summary brief, including all relevant contact and location information. Also, please do not format the description text, as this will make it easier to post.
Larsen & Associates, a small Lawrence-based environmental consulting firm, has a full-time opportunity for an Environmental Technician.
Position overview: Work with a team to complete technical reports on soil and water sample analysis. Help prepare staff for field work by ensuring they have the approvals needed to perform field activities.
Responsibilities: 65%: enter analytical data into MS Excel and format tables in MS Word, 10%: proofread work, 10%: call utilities to obtain line locates, 10%: copy and file reports, 5%: miscellaneous tasks.
If the basic tasks are mastered and time is available, these secondary tasks may be added: create site maps using a CAD program, write technical reports, perform sample collection in the field
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 hours coursework in earth sciences (geology, hydrology, environmental science), working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word, and ability to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong written and verbal skills. Good basic computer skills. Familiarity with basic concepts of environmental geology, especially groundwater aquifers.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. He or she will also be detail-oriented, well organized, and flexible. Working in a small office, amiability and a sense of humor are also important!
Instructions for Applying: Send your resume to Paula Schumacher at paula@larsenenvironmental.com or mail to:
Paula Schumacher
Larsen & Associates, Inc.
1311 E 25th St., Suite B
Lawrence, Kansas 66046.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has the Fishery Pathologist Supervisor in Eagle, Idaho on open competitive announcement until June 2, 2008. The announcement is located at the following link: http://dhr.idaho.gov/dhrapp/stateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00806054131.
Soil-tek is looking to fill a staff level NPDES Stormwater Inspector position, located in
the Kansas City area. The position is primarily responsible for conduction scheduled and
unscheduled construction site evolutions to verify that proper sediment and erosion
control practices are being utilized and that the job site is in compliance with the Federal
and State mandated NPDES Stormwater regulations. The position will also be
responsible for interacting with clients in the field and with providing advice and
consultation to the client when needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements are a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred requirements are a
B.A. or B.S. (with high preference given to Biology, Environmental Science, or other
Natural Science degrees). Knowledge of basic wetlands, basic hydrology and soils and
erosion/ sediment control techniques is also preferred. A construction background is also
a plus. The selected person must become certified in a State or County Sediment and
Erosion Control Inspector Program within 90 days of being hired (Class enrollment and
expenses paid by Soil-tek). Additionally, the selected person must obtain a competent
understanding of the NPDES Stormwater General Permits and all associated
requirements. Please send resume and a list of references to the following contact
information.
Salary / Benefits:
Location: Kansas City Area Excellent Compensation plus benefits
Contact Information:
Soil-tek
5605 Gateway Dr Suite 100
Grimes IA 50111
Phone: 515-986-3527
Fax: 515-986-3960
Email: tom@soil-tek.com and kent@soil-tek.com
Environmental Studies students will present honors on Monday, May 12 from
3:30-4:30 in Snow Hall Room 256.
Topics:
Imagene Harris:
Conservation During World War II: A Temporary Sacrifice
Matt Petrie:
Best Management Practices Opportunities in Urban Watersheds Under
Changing Regulatory Standards: A Study of Lawrence, Kansas
Gianna Short:
Native American Use, Cultivation and Dispersal of Plums
Refreshments will be provided.
The Learning Communities Program (LC's) is an innovative academic initiative designed for first-time freshmen,
as well as upper-level students at KU. Each LC is typically composed of a group of 20 students who are
co-enrolled in two core courses and a seminar course that focus on a particular theme. These courses
fulfill requirements of majors and the professional schools. The LC Program invites students into
small interactive learning groups with faculty and staff, and includes interesting co-curricular
events, such as speakers, cultural and social activities. LC's offer both residential and non-residential
options, creating enhanced academic support and opportunities for friendships.
Information regarding the Sustainability Themed Learning Community, linked with EVRN 148,
is available here.
For more information regarding the Learning Communities in general, and how to apply,
please visit their website.
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) seeks an intern for the summer of 2008 to assist with the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) program. For more details about the duties and qualifications, please visit their website. Interns should be prepared to work remotely from a home office or from our central office in Lexington, Kentucky. Compensation $10-15/hour, depending on experience. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Laura Matson (laura@aashe.org) by Friday, May 16.
Position assists Refuge staff with a variety of biological, management, and maintenance activities. This includes vegetation and bird surveys, routine facilities maintenance (painting, mowing, etc..), operation of farm tractors, spraying noxious weeds, and hand collecting native forb seeds.
Refuge housing is available and the rent is approximately $100/month. Anyone interested in applying needs to provide the Refuge with a copy of their transcripts as well as something showing that they are in good standing with the University. Please contact Ryan Frohling at 913-352-8956 for more information.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has the Regional Wildlife Biologist – Nongame in Idaho Falls, Idaho on open competitive announcement until May 21, 2008. The announcement is located at the following link: http://dhr.idaho.gov/dhrapp/stateJobs/CurrentOpenings.aspx?view=Alpha.
Come celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Studies Program! All faculty and students are invited to attend our mixer on Tuesday, April 22nd. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. The mixer will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the EVRN Conference Room, 256 Snow Hall. No need to RSVP.
Wanted: Volunteer Coordinator (by Contract)
Wages: $20 per hour -- approx. 20 hrs per month
Requirements: High school diploma, some college. Environmental education experience is a definite plus.
Position description: Help implement grant goals of Grassland Heritage Foundation (GHF). GHF is a non-profit organization that focuses on education and preservation of native prairies. There are educational programming on prairie topics year long, but most of our programming occurs in the summer, and we call those "Rolling Prairie Learning Labs." There are also activities with schools and students, and outreach presentations to other organizations (predominantly in the Douglas County area). The Volunteer Coordinator will plan, implement and report on educational programs throughout the summer and begin planning ahead for the fall. In addition there is a wide variety of curricula including prairie-related art projects for the participants. These can be developed by volunteers or by the coordinator. The contract would be for a minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 hrs per month, at an hourly rate of $20/hr. The contract could begin as early as May 1st and ends in August. Ideally, a candidate would be available to work with the current coordinator this spring in a limited capacity to assure continuity. Planning and organizational skills are necessary, as well as an ability to communicate well with the public. Environmental education experience is a definite plus. Call or email Sue Holcomb (913)856-4784, sholc2003@yahoo.com, for more details or with questions, or to express an interest.
David Burchfield and Jennifer Kongs, Environmental Studies majors, have been selected as recipients of the 2008-2009 Harley S. Nelson Scholarship. Congratulations!
Terry Evans, Photographer
Wednesday, April 16, at 7pm
Spooner Hall
The final lecture in the University Lecture Series at the Commons. Terry Evans is a photographer collaborating with
CReSIS and the Spencer Museum of Art. The lecture is free and open to the public.
7pm. Liberty Hall 644 Mass St. $3
www.filmsforaction.org for more info
CRUDE IMPACT is a powerful and timely story that deftly explores the interconnection between human domination of the planet and the discovery and use of oil. This documentary film exposes our deep-rooted dependency on the availability of fossil fuel energy and examines the future implications of peak oil — the point in time when the amount of petroleum worldwide begins a steady, inexorable decline. Journeying from the West African delta region to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, from Washington to Shanghai, from early man to the unknown future, CRUDE IMPACT chronicles the collision of our insatiable appetite for oil with the rights and livelihoods of indigenous cultures, other species and the planet itself. It is a thought-provoking story filled with discovery, sorrow, outrage, humor and ultimately, hope.
Presented by Professor Robert L. Glicksman:
Thursday, April 17, at 12:30 p.m.
Green Hall, Room 127
(basement of Wheat Law Library)
Professor Glicksman is a leading authority on environmental law with research interests in environmental, administrative, natural resources, and property law. Professor Glicksman teaches several environmental law classes at KU and serves as faculty advisor to the ELS. Students from all areas of the law with an interest in global warming and social justice are encouraged to attend.
For further information, please contact the Environmental Law Society at zimmermn@ku.edu.
The Environmental Studies Program is hosting a mixer in celebration of Earth Day. All faculty and students are invited to attend our mixer on Tuesday, April 22nd. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. The mixer will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the EVRN Conference Room, 256 Snow Hall. No need to RSVP.
Gary Nabhan, Ethnobotanist, Naturalist, MacArthur Fellow, Director of the Center for Sustainable Environments,
and writer from Northern Arizona University will be giving a lecture on the subject of agricultural planning
on Earth Day, Tuesday April 22nd. The lecture will be held at Spooner Hall Commons.
In addition, Dr. Nabhan will also be on a panel discussion regarding the same subject, along with
Kelly Kindscher, Rhonda Janke, and Mercedes Taylor-Puckett. This panel will be hosted by the Ecumenical
Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread, on Monday April 21st at 5:30 p.m.
The Garden Club of America is now offering several scholarships and fellowships. Specific information about these is available on their website at http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.php3.
The Environmental Studies Program office will be closed today at 3:00. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact env-studies@ku.edu. Rock chalk jayhawks!
The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a career fair at its Region 7 location on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Come to learn about job opportunities at the EPA and submit applications for these positions. Bring: 1) a resume,
2) unofficial transcript or ARTS form, 3) a completed Applicant Employment Interest form, available here.
The EPA Region 7 office is located at 901 North 5th St., Kansas City, KS. Further information about this career fair is available at the EPA website here.
Student applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Sustainable Energy Fellowship Program.
Offered for the second consecutive year, faculty from Arizona State University, Duke University, the University of Michigan and Cornell University in partnership with representatives from industry, government and NGO's provide a unique collaborative learning experience for upper division undergraduate students and early in career graduate students. No more than 40 exceptional students will be accepted this year.
Held this year on the campus of Duke University, the program will run 24-31 May 2008. Expenses for accepted students are covered by the generous donations of our industry partners. Students will need to follow the application process (due 18 April) at www.TeachEnergy.org
This is a unique learning experience that explores sustainability, biocomplexity, conventional and renewable energy, demand side management, climate-energy systems, policy, national security, economics and the role of institutions. Students will get hands-on experiences at actual generation facilities and demonstration sites in addition to lectures and discussions with thought leaders. ACORE will host a leadership workshop and dinner.
Deadline for applications is April 18.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has the Fish Culturist in Stanley, Idaho on open competitive announcement until April 21, 2008. The announcement is located at the following link: http://dhr.idaho.gov/dhrapp/stateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00810074010. Applications will only be accepted though this website.
The National Humanities Center offers the Vivian and Strachan Donnelley Fellowship for scholars working at the intersection of nature, the environment, and the humanities. The recipient will receive a stipend of $40,000 - $50,000 and will be in residence at the Center September 2009 through May 2010. Applications are due October 15, 2008. For further information see http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org or write to Fellowship Program, National Humanities Center, Box 12256, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
The Kansas Geological Survey is looking to fill a student position for a Research Support Specialist, emphasis in Geohydrology. The hourly rate is $11.50. Further information and application instructions is available here. The deadline for applications is April 9th.
The North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department is looking to fill a full-time position for a Public Information Specialist. Salary ranges from $2,800 - $3,200 per month. More information about the position and application instructions available here. Deadline for applications is April 18th.
From March 31st thru April 3rd, Environs is teaming up with Films for Action and E.A.R.T.H.
to host an environmental film festival at the University. Films include: "The Power of Community" about
Cuba's community-based responses to oil supplies being cut off to the country after the fall of communism,
"What a Way To Go" which is one man's personal journey through the cultural and historical implications of
climate change, peak oil, and loss of biodiversity, and "11th Hour" which features specialists' thoughts
on the same subjects. Additionally, a professor from Pitt State University is coming to present "An Inconvenient Truth"
on the 1st.
Event sponsored by Environs, Films for Action, E.A.R.T.H. and the Environmental Studies Program. For more information,
please contact Environs at environs@ku.edu.
Time: Thursday, April 3, 7-10 PM
Venue: Kansas University, Alderson Auditorium
Q&A Speakers: Stephan McGuire, co-Producer of The 11th Hour; and Nancy Jackson, Project Director of The Land Institute's Climate & Energy Project
11th Hour Action is bringing the 11th Hour Film to Kansas University
campus as part of our 2008 US College Campus Tour. Our primary aim is to
engage and activate youth in taking leadership and action in the
sustainability movement. Along with the free screening of the film, 11th
Hour Action will host a Q&A session after the film with Stephan McGuire,
co-Producer of The 11th Hour, and Nancy Jackson, Project Director of The
Land Institute's Climate & Energy Project.
Produced and narrated on-screen by Leonardo DiCaprio, and directed by
Leila Conners Petersen and Nadia Conners, The 11th Hour features
interviews with over 50 of the world's
leading scientists, thinkers and leaders who help us understand the urgent state of the world and what we can do to address the biggest challenge of our time: the collapse of the earth's life-sustaining ecosystems and the ability to sustain our global civilization.
Beginning in March, 11th Hour Action will travel to over 25 universities including MIT, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford and Georgetown. The tour is funded by Hewlett Packard. HP has a long-standing dedication to commitments such as recycling more than one billion pounds of technology equipment, working to achieve a 25 percent reduction in energy use, and offering hundreds of Energy Star certified products. All events are open to the general public. For more information about the campus tour, this event and 11th Hour Action, go to www.11thhouraction.com.
The University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School is seeking highly qualified students to “live, learn, and teach” at our field campus on Payette Lake in the Salmon River Mountains of central Idaho. Students will spend one year taking graduate courses in teaching, outdoor leadership, and ecology while concurrently teaching field programs for elementary age students. These are funded positions leading to a Graduate
Certificate in Environmental Education.
The Environmental Education and Interpretation Specialist will provide high quality, field-based environmental education and interpretation programs to the youth and citizens of Idaho at the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS). One-third of the work will take place at Idaho’s only residential outdoor science school, one-third in various schools around the state, and one-third at public agencies and nonprofit organizations across Idaho. Gain teaching experience, study ecology in a field setting, and develop leadership skills all while living in a spectacular natural environment. Participants earn 16 University of Idaho graduate credits and a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education while completing service. This is a one-year, 1700 hour AmeriCorps position that provides a monthly stipend, basic medical insurance, and an education award upon completion of service. Apply today!
For a full announcement please visit
http://www.pcei.org/moss/moss_americorps.htm or contact Greg Fizzell, Program Director, at (208) 882-1444; fizzell@pcei.org
Early Recruitment Closing Date: May 1, 2008
The Environmental Science and Policy program at the College of William and Mary is pleased to announce a prestigious new postdoctoral teacher-scholar training program. This program offers a unique opportunity to work with multiple environmental faculty on a cutting edge research project while also receiving mentorship in multiple aspects of educational and professional development. We invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the area of aquatic biogeochemistry, to collaborate with faculty members from Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the College of William and Mary on a project tracing watershed sources of organic matter in rivers and estuaries.
The postdoctoral fellow will work on the research project with the faculty sponsors, learn how to mentor undergraduates in meaningful research experiences, and receive advice on how to develop and teach at least one undergraduate course during the two years of the fellowship. In every aspect of this program, the postdoctoral fellow will experience active mentorship from multiple environmental faculty. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from early-career scientists who would like to maintain a balance between high quality research and teaching excellence in their continuing careers.
The postdoctoral fellow will receive an annual stipend of $45,000 plus benefits and a research/teaching/professional development budget of $15k per annum. This budget includes resources for travel and participation at conferences. The appointment is for two years, commencing in the Fall of 2008.
More details about this fellowship can be obtained at: http://www.wm.edu/environment/
For informal enquiries about the program, please contact John Swaddle, Director of Environmental Science and Policy program at jpswad@wm.edu, and/or contact the faculty mentors: Liz Canuel, Jim Bauer, and Randy Chambers.
To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of research plans and teaching philosophy to Randy Chambers, College of William and Mary, Keck Lab, Rm 101, Wake Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23187. Electronic applications sent to rmcham@wm.edu are encouraged. Review of applications will begin April 7 and will continue until an appointment is made. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
Career Night will be next Thursday, March 6, 6:30 – 8:30 in 1005 Haworth. Come explore potential career options in the Biological Sciences. Alumni and friends from various professions will be present to discuss career opportunities in their fields. Corporate and professional program representatives from Burns & McDonnell, Midwest Research Institute, Peace Corps, Stowers Institute, Tetra Tech, and others will answer questions about their companies. Pizza and drinks provided by the Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has the Sr. Conservation Officer - Special Investigator in Boise, Idaho on open competitive announcement until March 28, 2008. The announcement is located at the following link: http://dhr.idaho.gov/dhrapp/stateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00863003060
Greenpeace, the world’s leading international environmental organization, is seeking passionate organizers who are ready to stop global warming. Scientists say we must act now to stop the worst effects of climate change: more severe hurricanes, heat waves, droughts, floods, and sea level rise. We have the solutions and the technology to solve global warming, but the political will is lacking. Greenpeace’s cutting-edge Project Hot Seat (www.projecthotseat.org) is leading the charge to convince Congress to take significant action to stop global warming. Our field team is mobilizing thousands of citizens to make global warming a key issue in the 2008 elections. Greenpeace Field Organizers will make sure that Congress pays attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests.
History: Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace’s legacy of “bearing witness” to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace is the world’s largest environmental organization, with 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet.
Job Scope and Responsibilities: Greenpeace Field Organizers are driven, articulate, strategic, and able to quickly and effectively inspire a community to challenge their member of Congress to stop global warming. Each organizer will plan and implement a community-based campaign to mobilize the public and work with Congress to make global warming a legislative priority.
Specific responsibilities include:
-Recruit and train campaign volunteers and key coalition partners
-Plan and execute global warming education and outreach events
-Generate media coverage on the issue of global warming
-Build relationships with Congress to ensure long-term action
-Implement other tactics to pressure congressional targets to become champions
-Quickly develop knowledge of global warming issues
Skills and accomplishments:
-Demonstrated leadership experience
-Able to inspire a diverse group of people
-Strong communication skills including public speaking, written and oral
-Critical thinking and time-management skills
-Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment
-Commitment to grassroots organizing as a means of affecting change
Apply online at: http://members.greenpeace.org/survey/start/41/
Preferred deadline: February 29th, 2008; final deadline April 28th; 2008
Two start dates: April 14, 2008 or June 9, 2008. Campaign expected to end December 2008.
Salary: $30,660 plus paid medical and dental, generous paid vacation package and more. BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent experience. Nationwide positions available, willingness to relocate preferred. Locations expected to include: Iowa, Illinois, California, Oregon, Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Leadership opportunities for top candidates. Greenpeace encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of sex, race, religion, national origin, disabilities or sexual orientation.
The Kansas African Studies Center at the University of Kansas will be hosting an interdisciplinary colloquium on the theme of literature and environment in Africa. Focus of the event will be on the potential benefits of the uses of literature (both oral and written) and literary modes of analysis for the study of the African environment by geographers, anthropologists, and historians.
Conference Information:
Title: "Literary Studies and Environmental Studies in Africa"
Date: March 28-29, 2008
Time: 9am-5pm
Contact Info: Kansas African Studies Center, KU - kasc@ku.edu or 785.864.3745
An alumnus of the Environmental Studies Program has notified us of a job opening with Metro, the regional government of Portland, OR and surrounding areas. Currently they are seeking a recycling information specialist. For more information about this position, please visit the Metro website.
The 2008 National Association of Recreation Resource Planners (NARRP) and Organization of Wildlife Planners (OWP) Annual Conference will be held May 13-15 in Missoula, Montana. NARRP and OWP are partnering togeather to put on a ground breaking conference that will provide a forum for wildlife and recreation planning professionals to share similar experiences by discussing the many common goals and issues facing both professions. The goal of the conference is to generate new ideas for collaborative approaches to wildlife and recreation planning.
For more information, please visit http://www.narrp.org/conference/.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has part-time Regional Wildlife or Fisheries Biologist positions available in Nampa and Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on open announcement. For more details, please visit their website.
The deadline to apply for the Ruben Zadigan Environmental Studies Scholarship has been extended. Applications will now be taken through Monday, February 11th. Applications and information about the scholarship are available on our Scholarships page. All Environmental Studies majors are eligible to apply. Awards can vary from $1,000 - $2,000 per academic year; final amount will be determined in the next two weeks. This is a great opportunity for Environmental Studies majors, don't miss out!
*/** Applications due Feb. 8th, 2008 – apply online today
at http://www.greencorps.org
Green Corps is the non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing, founded by leading environmentalists in 1992 to train environmental organizers. Our program includes intensive classroom training, hands-on experience running urgent environmental campaigns, and placement in permanent positions with leading environmental and social change groups.
Classroom Training. Our intensive classroom training combines issue briefings, workshops and skills trainings to prepare you to run a grassroots campaign. Issue briefings include Clean Cars, Renewable Energy, Forests and Endangered Species. Strategy workshops include The Legislative Process, Social Change Methodology and Effective Media: Messaging and Framing. Finally, hands-on skills trainings include Leadership Development, Training Volunteers and Running Effective Meetings. Training is run by the Green Corps Central Staff, as well as environmental and social change experts such as John Passacantando, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA, Bill McKibben, author and climate change expert, and Wendy Wendlandt, Political Director, U.S. PIRG.
Field Training. Our field training puts you on the front lines of today's most urgent environmental campaigns. With Green Corps, you will work in multiple cities nationwide, chosen for their ability to make an impact on critical environmental problems. Potential locations include, but are not limited to, San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC and Boston, MA. You must be willing to relocate during your year with Green Corps.
Dates. The program begins in August 2008 and concludes with graduation in August 2009.
Responsibilities. Plan and implement a series of critical environmental campaigns with groups like Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club and Greenpeace. You will secure media coverage, recruit and manage volunteers, train new leaders, and mobilize grassroots activists.
Career Development. Upon completion of the training program, Green Corps will connect you to organizations that are seeking full-time professional staff. Green Corps graduates hold positions with MoveOn.org, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Global Exchange, Endangered Species Coalition, Global Trade Watch, Corporate Accountability International, ForestEthics, and many other environmental and progressive groups.
Qualifications. Each year we select 35 recent college graduates to join Green Corps. We are looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, have demonstrated leadership experience, and want to work for change over the long haul at the grassroots level.
Salary & Benefits. Salary of $23,750. Optional group health care coverage, paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and a student loan repayment program for qualifying staff.
To Apply. To apply to Green Corps, fill out our online application by the Early Application Deadline of Feb 8^th , 2008. Deadlines, 2nd round interview locations and our online application are at http://www.greencorps.org
Contact. Elise Nabors, Green Corps Organizer, at elise@greencorps.org
Congregation Beth Torah is planning a Go Green/Environment awareness day on Sunday, March 30th. There will be a Food Fair featuring grocers, caterers, restaurants and other local businesses from the Kansas City Metro area, offering samples of organic and eco-friendly food. There will also be a variety of speakers discussing topics of eco-habits and sustainable living.
Details of the event:
PLANET MITZVAH-A Green CBT
March 30, 2008
Noon-3:00 p.m.
Congregation Beth Torah
6100 West127th Street
Overland Park, KS 66209
Are you a senior looking for post-graduate opportunities? A recent graduate looking to make a difference?
Click here to get more information about the program: www.greencorps.org Click here
to apply: http://www.greencorps.org/applyform.asp
Applicants do not need previous experience. Green Corps is looking for graduating seniors that are concerned about the
environment and believe in the power of people. Green Corps is more than a 13-month training program; they provide support
and training to alumni throughout careers in environmental protection and social change. 35 candidates from a pool of more than 2,000 applications.
Apply ASAP!
From KU News:
To encourage students to get their applications in by the Feb. 4 priority deadline,
the Peace Corps office at the University of Kansas will host three days of events in January.
An informational meeting for students, faculty and community members will take place from
7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. Attendees will learn about
what it’s like to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer, the benefits of service and the application
process.
KU Peace Corps representative Heather Sutter and Denver regional recruiter Andrew Merkin will
host an application workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the International Room
in the Kansas Union. Attendees will be guided through the application process and will be ready
to participate in the “Interview Spree,” which takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. that day in the Burge
Union. An interview is part of the Peace Corps application process.
Also on Jan. 30, former Peace Corps volunteer Zachary Cooper will speak about his experience
teaching university English in Kazakhstan at the “Around the World with the Peace Corps” brown bag.
The event takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
Current and former volunteers for the Peace Corps, Teach for America and AmeriCorps will take part
in the “Alternative Career Paths” panel discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Kansas
Room in the Kansas Union. The three organizations’ representatives will tell attendees about the
rewards that come from service.
The Student Conservation Association is visiting the University of Kansas on January 28th and 29th!
SCA is the oldest and largest provider of conservation internships in the United States. This year
SCA will offer hundreds of expense-paid liberal arts-based internships that may be of interest to
your students. Every year over 2,000 young people spend from 12 weeks to 12 months in one of our
internships gaining hands on experience in their chosen field of study including but not limited to:
Anthropology and Archaeology
Cultural and Natural History
Education
Interpretation
Museum Studies
Youth Development and Leadership
Public Relations, Communications, and Outreach
If you would like Environmental Studies to arrange a visit with one of the SCA campus representatives,
please contact the office at env-studies@ku.edu. Don't miss this opportunity! To learn more about SCA, please visit their
website.
The application for the 2008-2009 Ruben Zadigan Scholarship Award has now been posted. Please read the instructions on our Scholarships page to apply. All Environmental Studies majors who are enrolled in 12 credit hours or more are eligible to apply. The application is available for download here. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, February 6th.