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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM NEWSLETTER

October 15, 2007

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In this issue:

** UPCOMING ES PROGRAM EVENTS: Lecture Tuesday -- will the Amazon survive?, Film Thursday -- Northrunner, Lunch with Environmental Attorney

** ES PROGRAM NEWS: Two great ES Jan plan courses

** CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY: Dining Services highlight's sustainability initiatives

** ALSO ON CAMPUS: Film Out of Balance: ExxonMobil's Impact on Climate Change

** BEYOND COLBY: SCA Conservation in Action: Multimedia Contest

** JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS: Industrial Economics, Greenpeace, NRCM, Nature's Classroom

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In this issue:

** UPCOMING ES PROGRAM EVENTS:

Will the Amazon Survive?

Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 P.M.

Olin 1

Mark London, author of The Last Forest

Sponsored by the ES Program and the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement

Nearly 25 years after publishing their groundbreaking book, Amazon, Mark London and Brian Kelly have returned from this critical environmental frontier with a new report. The Last Forest: The Amazon in the Age of Globalization is a myth-puncturing book based on first-hand reporting that takes a hard look at both the risks and rewards of man's incursion into the last great rainforest on earth.

Mark London and Brian Kelly were the journalists who were among the first people to describe the conquest of the Amazon. London will be here to discuss his exploration of the high stakes conflict between the need to preserve much of this fragile ecosystem and the mounting world-wide pressures to develop its resources. Again and again, they collide with the same fundamental question: Is it too late to strike a balance in the Amazon between economic sustenance for the twenty-one million Brazilians who live there and protection for the world?s last great forest?

Mark London is a trial lawyer in Washington, DC. He is a graduate of Amherst College and The George Washington University Law School. In addition to The Last Forest, London and Brian Kelly wrote The Four Little Dragons: Inside Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore at the Dawn of the Pacific Century (1989, Simon and Schuster), an exploration of the developing economies of Asia, and Amazon (1983, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich), the first book ever written for a general audience on the conflict between the economic development and environmental preservation of the rainforest.

ES 401 credit

Northrunner

Thursday, October 18 at 7:00

Ostrove Auditorium

Co-sponsored by the Goldfarb Center

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway - it has been a highway to the Native Americans; a vital corridor to Maine's lumber business; a world-class canoe trip. The Allagash River's uses have been as varied as its twists and turns. Its mystical hold on visitors is unlike that of no other place in Maine. Come discover the history of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway - from its creation in 1966 to the present - with those who live and work there. Northrunner explores the history of this gem of a park in the middle of a working forest. Learn why this place is so revered - and engenders so much passion.

Patrick McGowan, Andrew Collar and Kyle Hockmeyer have created a beautiful portrait of this recreational treasure. They explore the

sporting camp tradition of the Allagash region and meet some of the folks who call the river home. Northrunner is a tribute to a wild river that will leave you wanting to head for the north woods. As 87-year old Fort Kent native Blanche Jalbert says at the close of the film, "I hope everyone who visits the Allagash will love it as much as I do."

52 minutes

Tray Lunch with Environmental Lawyer, Ted Wolff '86

Friday October 26, 11:45 pm in the Fairchild Room, Dana. Meet in Professor Russ Cole's office, Olin 224, and walk over.

Thinking about environmental law as a career? Ted Wolff returns to Colby to talk about practicing law in the environmental field.

** ES PROGRAM NEWS:

Jan plan sign ups are underway. Check out these great courses!

113j Women Working for the Environment The diverse and complex ways in which women and the natural environment intersect, using the works and voices of prominent women environmentalists and authors, including Rachel Carson and Terry Tempest Williams. Topics include how women around the globe participate in environmental issues, how women's participation has influenced Western science and environmental policy, and how the physical and chemical environment uniquely impacts women's health. An important theme of the course is that understanding the experiences, messages, and actions of women is critical to our approach to environmental issues today. Three credit hours. S Gail Carlson

173j Environmental Law and Indian Tribes: The "Rez" and the "Hood" An examination of environmental decision-making in the context of the most regulated lands in the United States--Indian reservations. An overview of Indian law and policy will be followed by a look at layers of government involved in federal environmental regulation. Will consider environmental justice issues in the context of a solid waste proposal for a reservation. Readings include edited judicial opinions that illustrate the historic threads of national environmental and Indian policies. For the final project students will consider an environmental issue involving a selected tribe and its neighbors. Three credit hours. S. Peter Sly

** CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY:

Check out these great sustainable dining initiatives

Sustainable Foods

* Annual fully sustainable honorary degree dinner

* Local harvest dinner in dining halls

* Over 27 organic items offered in Foss Dining Hall

* Organic pre-packaged snacks available at Caporale Lounge

* Roberts Salad soon to offer local produce from Native Maine

* Follow Fish list to ensure all seafood offerings are sustainable

* Many local vendors being utilized including Oakhurst Dairy, Shain's of Maine, Fairfield Apple Farm, and Maine Shellfish

* Actively working with MOFGA to support local framers

* Organic Coffee selections offered in Pulver Pavilion

Recycling

* All packaging is bulk to reduce packaging

* All cardboard is recycled along with College program

* All Fryolator Oil is recycled as bio-diesel for use in equipment at a local farm

* All Office paper and marketing materials is recycled

* All catering plated and bowls have been converted to 100% recycled content

* Will be expanding program to catering services with redeemable bottles and cans

Composting

* pre and post-consumer waste is composted

* Average of 80 tons per year diverted from landfills

Waste Reduction and Prevention

* All garbage disposals have been permanently disabled resulting in energy efficiency and water conservation

* Just in time cooking practices employed resulting in 80% less food waste

* Trayless Thursdays reduces post consumer waste by 70%

* Green Chemicals being used in new retail outlets in Pulver resulting in less packaging, non-toxic and eco-friendly

* All packaging being used in Pulver retail outlets is made from PLA resulting in a product that is biodegradable

* Timers installed on all exhaust hoods resulting in off hours power savings

Fair Trade

* Fair Trade coffee offered at all campus dining locations, both resident and retail. 100% Fair Trade in Retail and offered from time to time on a rotation at the dining halls.

Energy Efficiency

* Use of just induction burners that reduce energy use when cooking food

* Renovations have resulted in more energy efficient equipment replacing older equipment.

** ALSO ON CAMPUS:

Out of Balance: ExxonMobil's Impact on Climate Change

Thursday October 18, 2007

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Olin 1

Event Description:

65 Minutes

In Spring 2006, mainstream media announced that the debate about the human impact on climate was over. But the debate among most climate scientists had ended long ago, unbeknownst to most Americans. Out of Balance looks at how ExxonMobil spearheaded the misinformation campaign while making record profits.

Out of Balance also looks at the history of the company, showing a pattern of behavior that goes all the way back to Standard Oil days, through the response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, to their current refusal to take action against climate change.

Leading climate scientists such as Michael Oppenheimer and Robert Watson, environmentalists from Exxpose Exxon, Greenpeace and other organizations join with a former Exxon executive, US government whistle-blower Rick Piltz, and leading authors such as Bill McKibben, Elizabeth Kolbert, and Ross Gelbspan to explain how we have gotten to this challenging place, with the climate, and the influence of the world's largest company out of balance. They conclude with hope, and ideas for immediate action.

** BEYOND COLBY:

SCA Conservation in Action: Multimedia Contest

The Student Conservation Association is offering students an opportunity to protect the environment, challenge their intellect, and win top prizes. We seek to engage the intelligence and passion of America's young leaders to help restore and protect our natural world. We are looking for practical solutions that involve young people in addressing an environmental challenge.

Submissions may be a research project or thesis as well as video, PowerPoint, or even a website

Prizes include a 2008 Mazda3i, $37,000, and eight expense-paid trips to SCA's April 2008 EarthVision Summit in Washington DC

The deadline is December 1, 2007

The SCA/Mazda Conservation in Action Multimedia Contest is part of a year-long series of events to celebrate SCA's 50th anniversary and honor founder Elizabeth Titus Putnam, whose senior thesis launched SCA in 1957. She proved that a young person with vision and determination can make a difference. SCA believes that's still possible.

http://thesca.org/contest.

** JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS:

OPEN HOUSE INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS, INCORPORATED (IEc)

2067 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02140

Located between Davis and Porter Squares*

*accessible by MBTA Red Line.

FRIDAY, October 19, 2007

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Candidates with an interest in environmental or economic consulting are invited to hear about the work done at IEc in such areas as Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Financial and Economic Analysis, and Environmental Litigation and Enforcement.

Meet staff in every practice area. See our space. Enjoy refreshments. Investigate a future in consulting.

Register online at www.indecon.com

(Industrial Economics has hired many of our top recent ES grads!)

Greenpeace

The deadline is approaching to get involved in an exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term!

It's an action-packed semester of travel and training that gives you the skills to be an environmental leader.

You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions and you'll be trained by the experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy. You'll also travel abroad with Greenpeace to work with international activists. Many students are also able to receive course credit for the semester.

ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING

Spend a Semester with Greenpeace

http://www.greenpeace.org/got

Spring and Summer 08 programs are filling up, and applications are due October 26. Apply at http://www.greenpeace.org/got.

The semester is offered in the Washington, D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.

Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org.

http://www.greenpeace.org/got

877-450-3517 ext. 320

Naturalist Internship, Scarsdale NY

The Greenburgh Nature Center is currently accepting applications for our 6-month naturalist intern position. We are a small educational facility located just north of New York City. The Center offers a live animal museum, two exhibit rooms, multiple gardens, a greenhouse, and walking trails on the surrounding 32-acre property.

The primary role of the intern is to teach a variety of nature programs to children between the ages of 2 to 10. Most programs involve presenting live animals. The intern will also assist in the maintenance of the animal facilities and help supervise the activities of high school volunteers.

Qualifications: driver's license; 18+ years of age; some experience with children and/or animals; a genuine interest in the environment, children, and animals; academic background in a related field (e.g., natural sciences, pre-vet, education, etc.).

Compensation: $200.00/ week plus furnished room with adjacent bath, located in the Nature Center. Cooking accommodations and refrigerator available. Free local calling and internet access.

Hours/Days: 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Thursday and one weekend day. The internship runs as a Winter/Spring (Jan. - June) or Summer/Fall (July - Dec.) session.

Send resume w/ cover letter and three contactable/relevant references to: Jennifer Sloan, Intern Coordinator, Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583; Or: E-mail: gncinterncordntr@aol.com or Fax: 914-725-6599.

Deadlines are as follows: Summer/Fall - May 12; Winter/Spring - November 15. (Be sure to include which internship season you're applying for.) For more information visit our Website at: www.townlink.com/community_web/gnc/gncintrn.htm.

Grassroots and Electronic Campaigns Coordinator

Augusta ME

The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the state's leading environmental advocacy organization, seeks a computer-savvy, enthusiastic, and enterprising individual to manage its online advocacy and communications activities.

Excellent writing, communications, and computer skills; campaign experience; excitement for online organizing; attention to details; and a good eye for design required.

Full job description at http://www.nrcm.org/

Send cover letter and resume by October 31, 2007, to Leisa Dennett, NRCM, 3 Wade Street, Augusta, ME 04330, or e-mail to ldennett@nrcm.org

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Charlton MA

Nature's Classroom in Charlton, Massachusetts, which operates 14 sites in New England, is currently seeking individuals to serve as group leaders and teachers in 5-day residential program emphasizing learning, motivation, and community awareness. Also, develop and present classes in a variety of academic areas, perform light maintenance of facility, hold mealtime duties, and work on special projects and evening activities.

Reqs.: BA/BS preferred (paid intern positions available for those without degrees) science/math background helpful; First Aid/EMT certification helpful; should be energetic and dedicated, able to become involved in all aspects of the program; strong commitment to children and learning; experience working with children desired; special interests such as music, singing, storytelling, group dynamics helpful.

Salary range for new teachers is between $240 and $320. Room and board provided seven days a week.

Call 1-800-433-8375 for more information, or to apply, submit application to Nature's Classroom, 19 Harrington Rd., Charlton, MA 01507; email: information@naturesclassroom.org. To obtain an application, visit our website at www.naturesclassroom.org.

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Beth Kopp

Coordinator, Environmental Studies Program

Colby College

5356 Mayflower Hill Drive

Waterville, Maine 04901

Office: 208 Diamond Building

207.859.5356