Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s announcements below. Be sure not to miss tonight’s Green Careers Fair!
The Environmental Studies program now has a Facebook
page. Like it today at https://www.facebook.com/bcenvstudy.
We promise not to flood your newsfeed with updates will but keep you informed
about both the most important ESP events and relevant local, national, and
global environmental news stories.
On-Campus Events
1. Green Career Fair –TONIGHT!
2. Produce More or Consume Less? Sustainability, Security, and the
Status Quo in the Arabian Gulf – Thursday 3/26
3. Social Enterprise Venture Competition – Due Friday
4. Religion and the Roots of Climate Change Skepticism – 4/8
5. Message from Boston College Divestment Fund
Off-Campus Lectures, Forums, and Exhibitions
1.
Energy Path Conference
2.
C2C Fellows Sustainability
Leadership Training and Conference
3.
Boston Environmental History
Seminar Schedule
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
Food, Farm, and
Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College
2.
Crowdfunding for Forest
Research
3.
Teacher-Naturalist
Part-time Job
4.
Paid Internship at
National Science Center
5.
Eagle Summer Internship
Stipend Program
6.
Study Abroad in South
Africa this Summer
7.
Corcoran Center for Real
Estate and Urban Action Internship
8.
Internships with Environment
Massachusetts
9.
Jobs with IMPACT
10. BC Career Edge Newsletter
11. Summer Internships with Adirondack Watershed Institute
Stewardship Program
12. Green Job and Internship Opening List
13. Middlebury School of the Environment Summer Session
14. Job Opportunities with Mass PIRG
15. Internship with Environment America
Best,
Kevin
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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Spring 2014 Office Hours: Monday 9:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday
10:30am-2:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm, and Thursday 10:30am-2:00pm
Political Science
Department
International Politics Lecture Series
Presents
Deborah Wheeler
Associate Professor at the United States Naval Academy
“Produce
More or Consume Less? Sustainability, Security, and the Status Quo in the
Arabian Gulf”
5:30 PM - Thursday, March 26, 2015
Fulton
415
The Arabian
Gulf monarchies are among the most resource consumptive societies on the
planet, and yet, they are also among the least environmentally sustainable
states globally, according to the Sustainable Society Index. Nearly 90%
dependent on global markets for food and virtual water imports, nearly 100%
dependent on energy intensive and environmentally damaging desalination
technology for providing water for municipal and industrial use, and nearly
100% dependent on climate altering petroleum exports to fund state budgets, the
region faces major security and sustainability challenges, both today and in
the future. State legitimacy is based upon maintaining the good life for
citizens which promotes consumptive and wasteful behavior and perpetuates the
short and long term risks to the status quo for reasons explored more
completely in this talk. Based upon several years of fieldwork in Kuwait
(2009-2014), Saudi Arabia (2012-13), United Arab Emirates (2011-2013) and Qatar
(2011-2014), this presentation will examine the strategic implications of
resource insecurity in the Arabian Gulf.
Would you like to learn how to start a green venture and
participate in an on campus business plan competition? The BC Venture
Competition has a social enterprise track “SEED” and welcomes all students from
across campus to participate. There will be coaching and mentoring available
and help with forming interdisciplinary teams. For example if you have
expertise about environmental impact or an idea for a green product or service,
we could help you find a marketing or finance student to join your team. We can
tell you more about the process and what you need to do to get involved.
Business plan submission: March 27th
Presentations for finalists: April 9th
Contact to register or to ask any questions: bcvcseed@gmail.com
See our webpage for more information:
Katharine Hayhoe
Texas Tech University
Respondent: Stephen Pope, Boston College
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: McGuinn Hall 121
Co-sponsored by Boisi Center for Religion and Public Life,
the Environmental Studies Program and The Department of Earth and Environmental
Sciences
Katharine Hayhoe is an associate professor in the department
of Political Science at Texas Tech University and director of the university’s
Climate Science Center. Her research focuses on establishing a scientific basis
for assessing the regional to local-scale impacts of climate change on human
systems and the natural environment. She serves as a scientific advisor to
Citizen’s Climate Lobby, the EcoAmerica MomentUS project, the Energy and
Enterprise Initiative, the Evangelical Environmental Network and the
International Women’s Earth and Climate Initiative. With her husband Andrew
Farley, she is the author of A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for
Faith-Based Decisions, and her work as a climate change evangelist was
recently featured on the documentary series Years of Living Dangerously.
She received a B.Sc. in physics and astronomy from the University of Toronto
and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in atmospheric science from the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign.
Hello everyone,
My name is David Corbie and I
am apart of the Divestment committee at Boston College. Boston college is not
only university involved in this movement, as Northeastern, Brandeis, Williams,
and Wellesley are all involved in the fund. The committee is working to
get support from students, alumni, and faculty members to call Boston college
to stop investing in fossil fuel companies.
The fund allows constituents
of the respective universities to donate money and Boston college only receives
the money if it divests from fossil fuel companies by 2017. Not only does the
amount raised send a message to BC, but the committee is working on getting a
massive number of people to donate to show the administration that a lot of
people believe it should divest. As climate change gets threatens national and
food security, the action of BC divesting will send a powerful message
throughout the world.
I ask you, as affiliates of
the environmental studies program, if you would be willing to ally yourself
with this initiative, whether that be donating, abstaining from donating to BC
until it divests, sending father Leahy a letter(I have a letter template if you
would like me to send it to you), and adoration in any manner you see
fit. This will help us get the message about the fund and our call to
have BC change it's investment plans.
If you wish to donate less
than 10 dollars, I will need to get the money in cash and then we will write a
check in your name. Also, If anyone is interested in joining the divestment
fund committee, please email me and I will give your information about what
that entails!
Here is the website to donate
and learn more about the movement: http://www.divestfund.org/
Please like our Facebook page
@: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-College-Divestment-Fund/426211604204843
If you have any questions,
please email me and I will answer them. Have a great day!
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Sincerely,
David Corbie
Sociology Major, Faith, Peace, and Justice Minor
Arts and Science
Class of 2015
Energypath is the
region's largest sustainable energy event attracting industry
professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the region and across the
United States. The goal of Energypath is to increase the knowledge of and
passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow.
To assist you, the Sustainable
Energy Fund is proud to provide full scholarships to students and
educators on a first come, first serve basis to attend Energypath 2015 at
University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania July 20th through
July 24th.
To register and learn more
about Energypath 2015 call 610-264-4440, visit Energypath
2015 Scholarships.
Register now! Time and space are limited.
C2C workshops
are for current students and recent graduates who want high-impact careers that
can change the future through NGO's and government, and in sustainable business.
Join C2C to learn the leadership skills necessary to succeed: how to develop a
vision; know what you’re good at; tell your story; raise money; and build your
network. The cost of the
weekend trainings, including food is $30. Students must arrange their own
housing in the NYC area.
Graduates of
our workshops are eligible for scholarships to become funded
graduate students at Bard's Center for Environmental
Policy, and Bard's new MBA
in Sustainability. Read more about the benefits of joining the growing
national network of over 500 C2C Fellows here.
Students
aspiring to sustainability leadership in policy, politics and business
should apply now to join student leaders from across the country.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and only 60 participants will be
accepted into each workshop.
You know change
is needed. Lead the Change.
Asia/Environment Student Conference: With the support of the Henry Luce Foundation, Bard
College is sponsoring an annual student research conference, providing a venue
for students to present undergraduate, masters and PhD level research at the
intersection of these critical issues. The conference seeks to shed critical
light on how we all might live sustainably—or not—in a 2050 world with up to
three billion more people, limited resources, a thickening blanket of carbon
dioxide heating the planet, and a global economic development process
increasingly defined by Asian models and leadership.
The
conference will be held on the campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson,
NY, which is easily accessible by train from New York City. Registration is
$30, and housing and meals will be provided for student participants. Meals are
included for non-student registrants. Learn more here including directions for
submitting paper, panel and poster ideas.
2015
Tuesday, April
14
Joel Tarr, Carnegie Mellon University, “Legacy Pollution Issues in Energy
Development: The Cases of Manufactured Gas and Natural Gas”
Comment: Patrick Malone, Brown University
All sessions start at 5:15 P.M
and are held at Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston,
MA 02215
Tel: 617-646-0568, Fax: 617-859-0074
Tel: 617-646-0568, Fax: 617-859-0074
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My name is Kyra Prats and I graduated from BC in 2013 with a
major in Environmental Geosciences and a minor in environmental studies; now
I’m getting my master’s degree in forest science at Yale.
This summer I will be researching the effects of climate
change and drought on the cork oak tree in Spain. Specifically, I will be
looking at changes in leaf morphology over time to see if climate and drought
has played a role in shaping leaf traits. I’ve chosen to study leaf traits
because they determine the amount of CO2 taken up by the trees,
so understanding how leaf traits have changed is ultimately important for
understanding changes in carbon storage within the whole ecosystem. The cork
oak is also an interesting species to study because it is the source of
commercial cork, and it also forms a unique ecosystem in Spain and other parts
of the Mediterranean.
I have launched a science “kick starter” campaign to raise
funds for this research and have partnered with a fellow graduate student who
is conducting a similar study in India. I would really appreciate if you could
share my funding page with your friends and colleagues. I appreciate the
support!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions
(kyra.prats@yale.edu)
Weekdays and
Weekend Teacher Naturalist I
Position Summary: Provide natural science
instruction, guidance, and supervision to visiting groups, public program
participants, birthday parties and visitors in accordance with the Mass
Audubon’s educational goals. Work with our team to plan, prepare, and conduct
age-appropriate environmental and science public lessons and activities that
facilitate environmental understanding and responsibility.
Per Diem:
· Depending
on availability of programs, work shifts will be 4 or 8 hours long.
· Work
shifts are based on availability.
· Weekday
TNs - Must be able to work during school hours.
· Weekend
TNs – Must be able to work on weekends.
· Staff
training is Saturday, April 4th
Responsibilities:
· Protect
the physical and emotional welfare of all visitors to the Boston Nature Center
· Plan,
prepare, and lead activities and programs including school field trips, public
programs, green building tours, birthday parties, group programs and other
community outreach
o materials,
past lessons, and support will be provided
· Maintain
an organized work environment and participate in daily cleaning tasks
· Participate
in training activities
· Assume
additional related duties as requested
Essential Functions: Applicants must be able to:
· Visually
identify safety issues related to program function
· Monitor
your group in all types of indoor and outdoor environments (forest, field,
swamp, pond) and listen for key safety concerns and alerts
· Appropriately and
skillfully communicate with Boston Nature Center visitors and staff
· Lift
40 pounds and competently and comfortably navigate all areas of the Boston
Nature Center by foot
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must:
· Be
18 years of age
· Have
a BA/BS or working towards one, preferable in environmental education,
environmental studies, biology, or earth science.
· Be familiar
with inquiry-based learning; previous teaching experience preferred
· Be
able to develop curricula aligned to city and state standards
· Be
skilled in verbal and written communication
· Be
able to work both cooperatively and independently
· Possess
a commitment to fostering and celebrating all types of diversity and be able to
accommodate intellectual and physical disabilities
· Fluency
in English/Spanish (or other language) desirable
· Have
current CPR/First Aid certifications
· Favorable
completion of both the Criminal and Sex Offender Record Information (expanded
CORI and SORI) according to Mass Audubon’s guidelines. A private firm performs
background checks on any out-of-state residents.
· Provide
documented proof of immunity or vaccination record as mandated by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Science
Education and Activism Interns
The National Center for Science Education
is seeking one part-time and one-full time summer interns to work on science
education activism, with a particular focus on climate change education. These
are temporary positions based in Oakland, CA.
About the National Center for Science Education
The National Center for Science Education
(NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that defends and promotes the teaching
of science in public schools. We provide information, resources, and support
related to areas of science that are often attacked on social or political
grounds—such as climate change and evolution. Our mission is to ensure that
these topics are presented in a scientific, engaging, and accurate manner in
the classroom.
Science education in America is under
attack and science teachers are at the forefront of this challenge. There are
many topics in the sciences that are scientifically sound, but politically and
socially controversial, leaving educators at risk of being challenged anytime
they try to address these issues. The most prevalent challenges appear when
teachers attempt to teach climate change and evolution, but other issues have
arisen around genetically modified foods, and the Big Bang. It is NCSE’s
position that socially controversial science topics must be taught
appropriately in the science classroom, and we work with educators to ensure
that they are supported to do this.
Summer Internships
We are looking for two interns (one
full-time and one part-time) for three months (June-August 2015) to help with
NCSE’s launch of a new teacher engagement campaign to support and defend
educators as they teach these topics, with a particular focus on climate change
education. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a science background
to learn about science advocacy to support one of the most important groups:
science teachers.
The selected candidate will receive training in:
· Climate
change science and education
· Common
denial arguments and tactics
· Writing
for a public and educational audience
· Developing
a large scale, national campaign to engage educators
· Using
social media and web technologies to connect with educators
· Helping
to defend and support science educators who teach these topics
The interns will work at the NCSE
headquarters located in Oakland, CA.
Qualifications:
· Must
have a basic understanding of and interest in science, science education, and
science advocacy.
· Good
writing and computing skills are required.
· Timeliness
and follow-through are a must.
· Preference
for background or degree in Biology, Earth Science, or Environmental Sciences.
· This
is an ideal position for a recent graduate, but we will review all applicants
equally.
Salary and benefits:
There are two paid positions, one full-time
(40 hours a week) and one part-time (16 hours a week) at the NCSE offices in
Oakland. The internship mentor will meet with each intern on a weekly basis,
and be present while the interns are working. The internship will last for the
entire summer: June–August. Due to the short nature of the internship, there
will not be an opportunity for the intern to take a vacation during this time,
though we do have July 4 off. The full-time position pays $6,000 for
the summer; the part-time position pays $2,000. No benefits are associated with
either position. NCSE is an equal-opportunity employer.
To apply:
Please specify if you are applying for the
full- or part-time position. Include a cover letter, three references, and a
résumé. E-mail all three to Minda Berbeco PhD, Programs and Policy
Director: berbeco@ncse.com.
Applications must be received by April 1, 2015. Link to position: http://ncse.com/about/jobs#interns
Sponsored
by the Career Center, the EAGLE Summer
Internship Stipend Program presents an
opportunity to Boston College undergraduate students interning with
organizations that do not offer a salary or wages. This
innovative stipend program breaks down financial barriers, allowing
students to explore their career interests, gain new skills, and experience the
world of work as an undergraduate student. Through a competitive and selective
application process, rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors of all majors will
be eligible to receive a $3500 stipend during the summer of
2015.
For application and selection guidelines and criteria along with a complete program description, students should visit our website at bit.ly/eaglestipend. To apply for the EAGLE stipend, students should login to Eaglelink. The Early Deadline to apply is March 1 and the Final Deadline is March 29.
If you have any further questions, please e-mail ccsummer@bc.edu or contact a member of the Career Center.
On
behalf of Bridge Education Abroad Institute (BEAI), I am writing to you today
to inform you about our summer programs in South Africa. Our institute plans
short programs all across the world, to provide students with unique
opportunities to experience different political cultures while strengthening
their leadership and diplomacy skills. Our programs draw a diverse group of
students together from all over the world to discuss pressing global issues
while exchange cultural values. In a rapidly globalizing world, we believe
these experiences are invaluable to the success of students in the global job
market.
For the
summer of 2015, we have programs scheduled in Cape Town and Johannesburg for
the months of June, July and August. This program will include lectures from
experienced professors and guest speakers from all over the globe, including
the United States of America. A few of our professors include:
·
Professor Dr. Paul Joseph (Tufts University, USA)- Author and Previous Director of the Peace
and Justice Studies Program
♦ PHD from UC Berkeley
♦ Previous
president of the national Peace Studies Association
♦ Former
Distinguished Chair for the United States-India Education
Foundation (Fulbright program)
·
Professor
Dr. Solava Ibrahim (University of Cambridge, UK) – Director of MA in Poverty
and Development a the institute for development policy and management
♦PHD and MPhil from
Cambridge
·
Service Learning Day with Educo
Africa (Local NGO) – Vision- Young people understanding their roles as powerful agents of
change – actively, confidently and positively contributing towards a better
global community.
♦
Paired with 12 local South Africans for a meaningful day of service
The
students will enrich their knowledge of South Africa’s history, international
politics, and economics while also enjoying travel to famous and historic
places. We also encourage students to get to know one another and share
cultural values through planned social events.
·
Nelson Mandela’s Jail Cell at Robben Island
·
Big 5 African Safari
·
Apartheid Museum
·
Visit President Nelson Mandela’s home in the Soweto’s
·
NGO Service Learning day with Local South African Leaders
Please
Note: We limit our South Africa programs to 12 students per program to enhance
the students learning between our professors and students.
Even
with the summer close at hand, there are still plenty of students still
figuring out their plans for the upcoming break. We hope you will consider
recognition of our institute as an option for your students who are looking for
international opportunities. We would greatly appreciate if you can pass the
information about our program on to your students. If you believe you have
students at your university that would be interested in this unique
opportunity, please inform them to contact us via info@beainstitute.org
Thank
you very much for your support, and to find more information about our program,
you may visit http://www.beainstitute.org/beai/south-africa/
Benjamin Doherty
President | Ben.Doherty@beainstitute.org
|+1 (941) 302-0483
www.BEAInstitute.org
|2750 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
The Center seeks energetic interns
interested in helping urban communities prosper. This paid internship
will provide students an opportunity to gain professional experience and
develop skills while working on transformative community projects. Interns will
be matched with a local organization from the Center’s network of partners and
will complete a project that promotes neighborhood revitalization and urban
development.
For more details visit: http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/schools/csom_sites/realestate/2015%20Internship%20Opportunity.pdf
Becoming an Environment Massachusetts intern
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll push for smart
solutions to environmental problems, and build the public support it takes
to win.
- You’ll work side-by-side
with one of our organizers, learning the ropes.
- And you’ll make a real
difference on critical issues, while developing valuable skills and
experience in one of the nation’s leading environmental nonprofits.
And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career out
of solving our greatest environmental problems, interning with Environment
Massachusetts is one of the best ways to get started. You’ll get the training
and experience you need, and we hire our most talented and committed interns to
join our staff when they graduate.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Jobs with Impact
Make your impact for our environment, our democracy, our future
Apply for
Impact: Impact is a campaign team that works in states where we
can win positive change on issues like global warming, clean water, and the
influence of big money in politics.
And we're hiring! We're looking for graduating seniors to join
our team of campaign organizers and hiring current students for internships
this spring and summer.
If you are serious about making an impact on these issues and
would like to get out and work in the real world, where issue campaigns like
these are won and lost, then Impact is the group for you.
To learn more, visit our website at www.weareimpact.org!
Our priority application deadline for graduating seniors is February
8.
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Join the Boston College Career Community on
LinkedIn!
The
recently launched Boston
College Career Community is an exclusive group for BC students and
alumni to connect, share and receive career-related advice, and build
professional relationships. This group provides students the valuable
opportunity to reach out directly to over 5,000 BC alumni who are ready and
waiting to answer questions and provide excellent industry-specific advice.
Many students
and alumni have already used this group to connect with other
professionals. BC Sophomore Akshata Bailkeri recently posted a discussion
asking for advice about studying abroad and how this might impact her
internship search. Over 25 BC alumni responded to this post and
provided Akshata with valuable insight as she was considering her study abroad
opportunities.
All
students are encouraged to start discussions or reach out directly to group
members as you declare majors, explore career fields, and search for jobs and
internships. Before joining, students should review the LinkedIn
Guide provided on the Career Center website.
Be
advised that the Adirondack Watershed Institute Stewardship Program is now
accepting applications for approximately 30 full time and a few part time summer
positions. Work locations include the Old Forge/Inlet/Raquette
Lake area, Tupper/Cranberry Lake area, the Tri-Lakes area,
Chateaugay Lake, Saratoga Lake, and Great Sacandaga Lake.
Full-time, includes all weekends, and the period of appointment is from
May 18th to August 24th; 2 additional weeks until
Labor Day required, depending on employee's fall school schedule. These
are paid positions. Please visit the link below for application
instructions and other details about the positions. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received.
All
questions should be directed to:
Kathleen
Wiley
Assistant Director,
Adirondack Watershed Institute Stewardship Program
(518)
327-6271
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Fast facts for the Middlebury
School of the Environment<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment>
· Six-week, integrated program
· June 19 to July 31, 2015
· Middlebury College, Vermont
· Nine semester-hour credits (3 courses)
· Need-based grants available<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/financial_aid>
· Both Introductory and Advanced Tracks of study
During our inaugural session, we offered an intermediate/advanced curriculum of courses<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/curriculum> as well as workshops with environmental and leadership practitioners<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/faculty> such as Gus Speth, Bill McKibben, Helen Riess, Alden Woodrow, Mary Hurlie, Kenny Williams, and Jack Byrne.
Specific courses in this track included two core courses – Sustainability Practicum and Understanding Place: Lake Champlain – and a choice of one of two electives: Environmentalism and the Poor, and International Environmental Negotiation.
For summer 2015, we are adding a second track of study, an introductory track<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/curriculum> for students without prior college-level environmental coursework. Students will enroll in two core courses – Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Systems Thinking Practicum – as well as an elective.
I’m happy to talk to anyone regarding the curriculum. Feel free to write to me directly – or have your interested students write to me – with any questions (trombulak@middlebury.edu).
Also, just as a related heads up, I will shortly be posting announcements for faculty positions in the School. I will be recruiting four faculty for the coming summer in fields from across the spectrum of environmental studies, including natural science, social science, humanities, and the arts. If this kind of summer teaching opportunity may be of interest to you, keep an eye open for future announcements about these openings.
Cheers,
Steve Trombulak
Director, Middlebury School of the Environment
Program in Environmental Studies and Department of Biology
Middlebury College
trombulak@middlebury.edu
· Six-week, integrated program
· June 19 to July 31, 2015
· Middlebury College, Vermont
· Nine semester-hour credits (3 courses)
· Need-based grants available<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/financial_aid>
· Both Introductory and Advanced Tracks of study
During our inaugural session, we offered an intermediate/advanced curriculum of courses<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/curriculum> as well as workshops with environmental and leadership practitioners<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/faculty> such as Gus Speth, Bill McKibben, Helen Riess, Alden Woodrow, Mary Hurlie, Kenny Williams, and Jack Byrne.
Specific courses in this track included two core courses – Sustainability Practicum and Understanding Place: Lake Champlain – and a choice of one of two electives: Environmentalism and the Poor, and International Environmental Negotiation.
For summer 2015, we are adding a second track of study, an introductory track<http://www.middlebury.edu/environment/curriculum> for students without prior college-level environmental coursework. Students will enroll in two core courses – Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Systems Thinking Practicum – as well as an elective.
I’m happy to talk to anyone regarding the curriculum. Feel free to write to me directly – or have your interested students write to me – with any questions (trombulak@middlebury.edu).
Also, just as a related heads up, I will shortly be posting announcements for faculty positions in the School. I will be recruiting four faculty for the coming summer in fields from across the spectrum of environmental studies, including natural science, social science, humanities, and the arts. If this kind of summer teaching opportunity may be of interest to you, keep an eye open for future announcements about these openings.
Cheers,
Steve Trombulak
Director, Middlebury School of the Environment
Program in Environmental Studies and Department of Biology
Middlebury College
trombulak@middlebury.edu
Looking for a job that makes a difference? U.S.PIRG is
hiring college seniors to work as Campus Organizers on college campuses across
the country. On issue after issue, we see powerful interests corrupting the
democratic process, twisting public policy to serve their own ends. U.S. PIRG
takes action by documenting the problems, finding practical solutions,
informing the public and making the case for change directly to
decision-makers. We work on fighting climate change, restoring democracy, and
protecting public health. Apply online atwww.uspirg.org/jobs
or email wellington@masspirgstudents.org
for more details.
Climate change looms as the most pressing issue of our
generation. Fracking has contaminated drinking water and made people sick
across the country. Our rivers, lakes, and most treasured natural areas are
vulnerable to mining, drilling and other harms.
There’s no lack of solutions to solve these challenges;
there’s a lack of political will. That’s why Environment America is running
grassroots campaigns to bring people together to convince our leaders to stop
pandering to big polluters and climate deniers, and start getting behind the
solutions. We are hiring interns for the 2015 semester to work.
To win positive change for the environment, you need a smart
strategy and effective tactics. But most of all, you need grit and
determination – because that’s what it takes to mobilize enough public support
to win.
As an Environment America intern, you’ll be working with
some of our with some of our most experienced advocates and organizers on
campaigns to reduce global warming pollution, create more solar and wind power,
spare our parks and forests from fracking, keep our beaches, rivers and streams
clean, and protect our wildlife and wild places.
You’ll help craft and implement social media campaigns,
generate traditional earned media through opinion writing, recruit community
leaders to join our campaigns, collect petitions and other grassroots support,
and research and write fact sheets and other materials for decision makers and
opinion leaders.
Apply
today!
And if you’re graduating this year,
you should apply to Environment America’s fellowship program, a two-year crash
course in environmental organizing and advocacy. Find out more and apply at http://jobs.environmentamerica.org/
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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Spring 2014 Office Hours: Monday 9:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday
10:30am-2:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm, and Thursday 10:30am-2:00pm
