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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM
NEWSLETTER
October 23, 2006
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In this
issue:
** Upcoming ES Program Events: “Inspiring Progress: Religions' Contributions to
Sustainable Development”, Gary Gardner
** Campus Sustainability: Sustainability Month continues at Colby
** Also on Campus: "Access to Water as a Human Rights
Issue"
** Jan Plan courses:
Courses in ES, Education, Biology
** Jobs and Internships:
Reptile Research, Woods Hole, New England Wildflower Society,
Island Institute Fellowship, Coastal
Mountains Land Trust
** UPCOMING ES PROGRAM EVENTS: ES Colloquium: “Inspiring
Progress: Religions'
Contributions to Sustainable Development”
Tuesday, October 24
7:00 Olin 1
Gary Gardner - Director of Research, WorldWatch Institute
Progress is in trouble. We see hunger amid plenty, mass poverty alongside
spectacular
wealth, forest losses, species extinction, and climatic changes. These
are some of the
Achilles heels of the otherwise spectacular 20th century
failings that threaten to unravel the centuryÕs impressive gains. Continued human advance in the 21st
century require that these fundamental flaws be corrected to create a
sustainable progress. A
new understanding of progress will require that our economies and
societies be rooted in
the natural environment.
It will also require that the very goals of progress be
revamped, to stress well being rather than merely wealth
creation. This new
progress--sometimes known as sustainable development--would be
revolutionary if it
weren't so commonsensical--and so deeply rooted in humanity's
spiritual and philosophical
traditions.
This talk will critically examine the progress of the 20th century, then
outline exciting possibilities for a new progress this
century. It will show how
businesses, policymakers, and civil society, including religious
groups, are working to
forge a new vision of progress--and how to make that vision a
reality.
Bio: As director of research Gary Gardner oversees the research
staff at the Institute,
providing both intellectual and administrative leadership. Before
joining the Institute
in 1994, Gary was project manager of the Soviet Nonproliferation
Project, a research and
training program run by the Monterey Institute of International
Studies in California.
There he authored Nuclear Nonproliferation: A Primer, which is
also published in Spanish
and Russian. He has developed training materials for the World
Bank and for the
Millennium Institute in Arlington, VA. Gary holds Master's degrees
in Politics from
Brandeis University, and in Public Administration from the
Monterey Institute of
International Studies, and a Bachelor's degree from Santa Clara
University.
** CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY:
Sustainability Month continues...
This week:
October 25
Sustainable BBQ at the Green House
October 26
Trip to Waterville’s Farmer’s Market
Meet Outside Cotter Union
4:00
October 27
3-mile loop clean up
3:00 PM
Meet at the Athletic Center
Sponsored by EnviroCo
** ALSO ON CAMPUS:
The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at
Colby invites you to
attend:
Access to Water as a Human Rights Issue
Monday, October 23, 2006
7:00 pm in Olin 1
(ES 401 credit)
Panel featuring guest speakers Lori Pottinger, of the
International Rivers Network,
Christopher Thoms, Mellon Fellow in Environmental Justice at Colby
College, and Joan
Omaming Carling, Director of the Cordillera People's Alliance
(Philippines) and 2006 Oak
Human Rights Fellow at Colby College. Liliana Andonova, Professor
of Department of
Government and Environmental Studies at Colby College will
moderate.
Improving access to clean water and sanitation is a major
challenge of the 21st century.
In September 2000, 189 nations committed themselves to the UN
Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) for combating poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy,
environmental
degradation and discrimination against women. Halving the
proportion of people without
sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by
2015 is one of the main
targets for achieving the MDGs. Yet many regions and communities
in the world are not on
track in meeting this target. The panelists will discuss ways to
meet people's needs for
water in a manner that is sustainable and respects human rights
and livelihoods. They
will also provide a perspective on grassroots struggles against
the destructive effects
of large dams and their impact on indigenous communities. The
discussion seeks to
synthesize lessons from several decades of controversy and
cooperation on water, human
rights, and sustainable development.
After the panel discussion there will be a happy hour at the
MARCHESE BLUELIGHT PUB to
accommodate those interested in continuing discussion about this
important issue.
** JAN PLAN COURSES:
Jan plan sign ups are underway. Check out these great courses
113j
Women and 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. 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
197j
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems Our food and agricultural system is
under ever-increasing scrutiny, with critics identifying social,
environmental, health,
and long-term economic challenges posed by the existing industrial
model. Explores ideas
of sustainability in the context of food and agriculture,
introducing students to
sociological theories and methods to answer questions like: How
does the food system
impact the environment? What is the relationship between
agriculture and social justice?
What kind of agriculture is most sustainable? Special attention
will be paid to the local
food system in Maine and New England. Three credit hours. S. Ann FINAN
197j
Introduction to Marine Organisms and Habitats An introduction to the
principles of marine science with a focus on biology. Students
will research life
histories and evolutionary aspects of marine organisms. Together
we will discuss the
physical properties of the marine environment and take an academic
tour of marine
habitats. Three credit hours. N.
SISSON
ED198b Ecological Teaching and Learning In a cooperative learning community, students
explore the philosophical foundations of experiential, holistic,
and ecological
education. Students reflect on their own learning styles, levels
of emotional engagement
in various contexts, and messages received in school about their
place in the web of
life. Class sessions include theoretical discussion, observation
of model educators, and
practice using a variety of teaching techniques. Every student
gains experience
facilitating group activities, designing hands-on lessons,
evaluating peer teachers, and
teaching ecological concepts in the outdoors. A variety of
learning environments are used
for the course, including the dynamic winter ecosystems of
riparian zones and forests
during a three-day field trip. Nongraded. Three credit hours. Kirstin EDELGLASS
** JOBS & INTERNSHIPS:
Woods Hole
Looking for a quality off-campus study experience? The Semester in Environmental Science
at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory is an outstanding
opportunity to gain
first-hand research experience in ecosystem science working with
world-renowned
ecologists in fantastic facilities. Students oriented towards environmental science or
policy are encouraged to apply. See http://courses.mbl.edu/SES/ for more information, or
contact Prof. Stone (jstone@colby.edu), who has recently visited
the program.
SAGE Magazine Call for Papers
An open call for submissions to SAGE Magazine, an environmental
magazine published out of
the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
We are looking for art, poetry, fiction, photos, opinions,
articles, reviews, top 10
lists, essays, etc. We ask that you submit your piece with a
particular department of the
magazine in mind (follow this link to see the magazine:
http://environment.yale.edu/profile/923/sage_magazine/ )
Submissions for the fall issue are due October 23rd; please send
submissions and
questions to: sagemagazine@yale.edu
<mailto:sagemagazine@yale.edu>
The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) wants to follow
up on an email we sent
you last quarter about our International Internship Program and
how students from your
university can get involved. We are an 11 year-old non-profit
organization based in San
Francisco that provides hands-on, service-learning internships for
those looking to gain
development experience and make a genuine impact on an
international community. Our
programs are located in eight countries throughout Latin America,
East Africa, and India
and address the following development subjects:
Countries
• Argentina • Bolivia • Ecuador • Nicaragua • Peru • Kenya • Uganda • India
Development Subjects
• Micro-enterprise/Microfinance • Health • Environment, • Youth and
Education •
Women’s Empowerment • Community Development • Human Rights
Through our program, students can work with one of 160 different
non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) partnered with FSD, experientially learning
and applying sustainable
development solutions. Project work and research is
collaboratively designed and
implemented by the participant, the FSD Site Team, and the
organization to reflect
community needs. Seed funding is given to each student to initiate
their work and
additional funds are available through our grant competition,
which trains and encourages
students to write effective grant proposals after developing a
work plan in-country.
Internships run year round for 9 to 52 weeks, allowing students to
take a quarter or
semester abroad, or do an internship during the summer months.
Click here to view start dates and prices for our internship
program.
To download a brochure that details the program and development
training offered to
students, click here.
To download an application for the FSD Internship Program, please
click here.
Students’ skills and interests are thoroughly evaluated and matched with
the
organization that provides the best opportunity for them make a
lasting community impact.
The structured program consists of several components that provide
students with the
support and guidance needed to implement successful projects in a
sustainable manner. In
the end, participants acquire development skills and training,
while immersing themselves
in foreign language and culture.
This summer, over 100 projects were conducted by graduate and
undergraduate students from
nationwide universities in collaboration with their host
organization. Click here to view
a list of projects implemented by students and funded directly by
FSD.
Please forward this information to students and faculty members to
inform them about our
programs. Let us know what you think and how we can become more
involved with your campus.
If you have any questions about how FSD supports international
development, please
contact me at alex@fsdinternational.org or by phone (415)
283-4873.
Position: Native Plant Horticulture Intern
Organization: New England Wild Flower Society
Contact: Rolf Schilling
Email: rschilling@newfs.org
Description: The Interns will gain hands-on experience identifying
and cultivating North
American native plants in a botanical garden setting. As part of
this experience, interns
will asssist in all aspects of botanic garden management at Garden
in the Woods, to
include: use of proper horticultural practices (such as platning,
pruning, weed
management, soil fertility, and irrigation), renovation,
construction of new gardens,
inventory and plant record keeping, and public education. This is
an opportunity to gain
useful experience working alongside staff caring for gardens and
natural areas, planning
and leading projects, writing articles, and managing volunteers.
Interns will get a
chance to complete a special project of their interest,
participate in educational
activities, network with professionals, and attend field trips.
Provides a break into
both horticulture and native plant studies.
Qualifications: Candidates should have some familiarity with
horticultural practices and
botanical understanding.
Location: Framingham, MA
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: March-May 2006 (earlier is better)
Hours: 8am to 5pm
Compensation: $240/week plus free housing within walking distance
of Garden in the Woods.
Interns may participate in classes, field trips, and will have
access to networking with
profesionals.
Application Procedure: To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a
list of three
references. See us at www.newfs.org for further details and
background information.
Volunteer Rainforest Reptile Research Intern Reptile Research
Contact: Paul Hamilton
Email: paul@reptileresearch.org
Description: We are now accepting applications for participants in
our Ecuadorian
herpetofauna research program for 2007. Participants will gain
hands-on experience in
Herpetology and Conservation Ecology. We are studying the population
ecology and
community structure of reptiles and amphibians in imperiled
western Ecuadorian
ecosystems, which have dwindled to only 2-5% of their historic
area. This rate of
ecosystem decline, along with the high levels of biodiversity
found in the region,
prompted Conservation International to designate western Ecuador
and parts of neighboring
countries a “Biodiversity Hotspot” – an area in
greatest need of study and
conservation. We are exploring the last remaining fragments of
disappearing
forests. Data from our surveying and monitoring studies will lead
to sound management
decisions on the ground.
Due to the high levels of endemism in the region, nearly every new
site explored yields
species previously unknown to science. In short, we want to find out
what life exists
there while there is still the chance, and to assist conservation
planning in the region
to make sure that as much as possible of the biodiversity found
there can be saved. In
exchange for trip fees, participants receive all travel within
Ecuador, training, room
and board, and an experience to last a lifetime.
Internships and course credit are available. We have dates
available in January, May, and
August of 2007. If you or anyone you know might be interested in
participating, please
see our Web site, www.reptileresearch.org, for more details.
Paul Hamilton, M.A., Ph.D.
Director, Reptile Research
Qualifications: We accept applications from a variety of
backgrounds and abilities. Some
knowledge of biology, conservation or Spanish will enhance
participants' experience, but
are not mandatory.
Location: Provincia Manabi, Ecuador
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Start Date: January, May, July, August
Hours: 40-70 hours/week
Compensation: Participants are required to pay for their own
expenses. See web site for
details.
Application Procedure: An application and procedure is posted
online at
www.ReptileResearch.org.
Coastal Mountains Land Trust: Conservation Intern Program
Program Description
Each year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust hosts several conservation
interns to help
support the various programs of the Land Trust. An internship at
the Coastal Mountains
Trust is a great opportunity to become involved in the day-to-day
work of a successful
land conservation organization. Interns gain a detailed
understanding of private land
protection and land stewardship, as well as a better understanding
of how the growing
community of land trusts fits into the conservation movement as a
whole. The Land Trust
looks to fill at least one internship each summer and will
consider applications
throughout the rest of the year.
There are three main departments within the Coastal Mountains Land
Trust: land
protection, stewardship and development. In general, interns work
with some aspect of the
stewardship program, although they may also at times become
involved in other aspects of
the organization. Stewardship interns, however, will focus most of
their time and
attention on stewardship-related tasks.
Interns will find the Land Trust staff to be extremely supportive
of their desire to
learn and become involved in the organization. Because the staff
is small, its members
rely on the interns a great deal. Projects vary, depending on the
Land Trust's agenda for
the season.
Possible Intern Duties:
* Site and ecological monitoring
* Preserve management
* Trail work
* Volunteer recruitment and management
* Habitat management
* Public access monitoring and management
* Property research
* Writing
* Special events coordination
* Stewardship records administration
Skills Desired:
* Background in ecology
* Good physical fitness
* Ability to operate machinery
* Basic natural history/ID skills
* Strong
writing/research skills
* Public speaking ability
* Computer savvy
* Familiarity with GPS devices
* Familiarity with GIS (desirable)
* Driver's
license and transportation
Duration/Time Frame:
Flexible: Internships are designed, based upon intern's interests
and abilities, to
ensure that the experience is meaningful for all parties.
How To Apply:
Please send a resume, short writing sample and cover letter
including:
a short statement
about why you want to work for Coastal Mountains Land Trust
any skills or
interests that would make you a particularly strong candidate
dates of availability
Send to:
Conservation Lands Manager
Ian Stewart
101 Mt. Battie Street Camden
Maine 04843
For more information, contact: ians@coastalmountains.org
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Beth Kopp
Coordinator, Environmental Studies Program
Colby College
4846 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901-8848
207.859.4846
fax 207.872.3474
Office: 221 Lunder House
bkkopp@colby.eduA
new understanding of progress will require that our economies and
societies be rooted in
the natural environment.
It will also require that the very goals of progress be
revamped, to stress well being rather than merely wealth
creation. This new
progress--sometimes known as sustainable development--would be
revolutionary if it
weren't so commonsensical--and so deeply rooted in humanity's
spiritual and philosophical
traditions.
This talk will critically examine the progress of the 20th century, then
outline exciting possibilities for a new progress this
century. It will show how
businesses, policymakers, and civil society, including religious
groups, are working to
forge a new vision of progress--and how to make that vision a
reality.
Bio: As director of research Gary Gardner oversees the research
staff at the Institute,
providing both intellectual and administrative leadership. Before
joining the Institute
in 1994, Gary was project manager of the Soviet Nonproliferation
Project, a research and
training program run by the Monterey Institute of International
Studies in California.
There he authored Nuclear Nonproliferation: A Primer, which is
also published in Spanish
and Russian. He has developed training materials for the World
Bank and for the
Millennium Institute in Arlington, VA. Gary holds Master's degrees
in Politics from
Brandeis University, and in Public Administration from the
Monterey Institute of
International Studies, and a Bachelor's degree from Santa Clara
University.
** CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY:
Sustainability Month continues...
This week:
October 25
Sustainable BBQ at the Green House
October 26
Trip to Waterville’s Farmer’s Market
Meet Outside Cotter Union
4:00
October 27
3-mile loop clean up
3:00 PM
Meet at the Athletic Center
Sponsored by EnviroCo
** ALSO ON CAMPUS:
The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at
Colby invites you to
attend:
Access to Water as a Human Rights Issue
Monday, October 23, 2006
7:00 pm in Olin 1
(ES 401 credit)
Panel featuring guest speakers Lori Pottinger, of the
International Rivers Network,
Christopher Thoms, Mellon Fellow in Environmental Justice at Colby
College, and Joan
Omaming Carling, Director of the Cordillera People's Alliance
(Philippines) and 2006 Oak
Human Rights Fellow at Colby College. Liliana Andonova, Professor
of Department of
Government and Environmental Studies at Colby College will
moderate.
Improving access to clean water and sanitation is a major
challenge of the 21st century.
In September 2000, 189 nations committed themselves to the UN
Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) for combating poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy,
environmental
degradation and discrimination against women. Halving the
proportion of people without
sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by
2015 is one of the main
targets for achieving the MDGs. Yet many regions and communities
in the world are not on
track in meeting this target. The panelists will discuss ways to
meet people's needs for
water in a manner that is sustainable and respects human rights
and livelihoods. They
will also provide a perspective on grassroots struggles against
the destructive effects
of large dams and their impact on indigenous communities. The
discussion seeks to
synthesize lessons from several decades of controversy and
cooperation on water, human
rights, and sustainable development.
After the panel discussion there will be a happy hour at the
MARCHESE BLUELIGHT PUB to
accommodate those interested in continuing discussion about this
important issue.
** JAN PLAN COURSES:
Jan plan sign ups are underway. Check out these great courses
113j
Women and 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. 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
197j
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems Our food and agricultural system is
under ever-increasing scrutiny, with critics identifying social,
environmental, health,
and long-term economic challenges posed by the existing industrial
model. Explores ideas
of sustainability in the context of food and agriculture,
introducing students to
sociological theories and methods to answer questions like: How
does the food system
impact the environment? What is the relationship between
agriculture and social justice?
What kind of agriculture is most sustainable? Special attention
will be paid to the local
food system in Maine and New England. Three credit hours. S. Ann FINAN
197j
Introduction to Marine Organisms and Habitats An introduction to the
principles of marine science with a focus on biology. Students
will research life
histories and evolutionary aspects of marine organisms. Together
we will discuss the
physical properties of the marine environment and take an academic
tour of marine
habitats. Three credit hours. N.
SISSON
ED198b Ecological Teaching and Learning In a cooperative learning community, students
explore the philosophical foundations of experiential, holistic,
and ecological
education. Students reflect on their own learning styles, levels
of emotional engagement
in various contexts, and messages received in school about their
place in the web of
life. Class sessions include theoretical discussion, observation
of model educators, and
practice using a variety of teaching techniques. Every student
gains experience
facilitating group activities, designing hands-on lessons,
evaluating peer teachers, and
teaching ecological concepts in the outdoors. A variety of
learning environments are used
for the course, including the dynamic winter ecosystems of
riparian zones and forests
during a three-day field trip. Nongraded. Three credit hours. Kirstin EDELGLASS
** JOBS & INTERNSHIPS:
Woods Hole
Looking for a quality off-campus study experience? The Semester in Environmental Science
at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory is an outstanding
opportunity to gain
first-hand research experience in ecosystem science working with
world-renowned
ecologists in fantastic facilities. Students oriented towards environmental science or
policy are encouraged to apply. See http://courses.mbl.edu/SES/ for more information, or
contact Prof. Stone (jstone@colby.edu), who has recently visited
the program.
SAGE Magazine Call for Papers
An open call for submissions to SAGE Magazine, an environmental
magazine published out of
the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
We are looking for art, poetry, fiction, photos, opinions,
articles, reviews, top 10
lists, essays, etc. We ask that you submit your piece with a
particular department of the
magazine in mind (follow this link to see the magazine:
http://environment.yale.edu/profile/923/sage_magazine/ )
Submissions for the fall issue are due October 23rd; please send
submissions and
questions to: sagemagazine@yale.edu
<mailto:sagemagazine@yale.edu>
The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) wants to follow
up on an email we sent
you last quarter about our International Internship Program and how
students from your
university can get involved. We are an 11 year-old non-profit
organization based in San
Francisco that provides hands-on, service-learning internships for
those looking to gain
development experience and make a genuine impact on an
international community. Our
programs are located in eight countries throughout Latin America,
East Africa, and India
and address the following development subjects:
Countries
• Argentina • Bolivia • Ecuador • Nicaragua • Peru • Kenya • Uganda • India
Development Subjects
• Micro-enterprise/Microfinance • Health • Environment, • Youth and
Education •
Women’s Empowerment • Community Development • Human Rights
Through our program, students can work with one of 160 different
non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) partnered with FSD, experientially learning
and applying sustainable
development solutions. Project work and research is
collaboratively designed and
implemented by the participant, the FSD Site Team, and the
organization to reflect
community needs. Seed funding is given to each student to initiate
their work and
additional funds are available through our grant competition,
which trains and encourages
students to write effective grant proposals after developing a
work plan in-country.
Internships run year round for 9 to 52 weeks, allowing students to
take a quarter or
semester abroad, or do an internship during the summer months.
Click here to view start dates and prices for our internship
program.
To download a brochure that details the program and development
training offered to
students, click here.
To download an application for the FSD Internship Program, please
click here.
Students’ skills and interests are thoroughly evaluated and matched with the
organization that provides the best opportunity for them make a
lasting community impact.
The structured program consists of several components that provide
students with the
support and guidance needed to implement successful projects in a
sustainable manner. In
the end, participants acquire development skills and training,
while immersing themselves
in foreign language and culture.
This summer, over 100 projects were conducted by graduate and
undergraduate students from
nationwide universities in collaboration with their host
organization. Click here to view
a list of projects implemented by students and funded directly by
FSD.
Please forward this information to students and faculty members to
inform them about our
programs. Let us know what you think and how we can become more
involved with your campus.
If you have any questions about how FSD supports international
development, please
contact me at alex@fsdinternational.org or by phone (415)
283-4873.
Position: Native Plant Horticulture Intern
Organization: New England Wild Flower Society
Contact: Rolf Schilling
Email: rschilling@newfs.org
Description: The Interns will gain hands-on experience identifying
and cultivating North
American native plants in a botanical garden setting. As part of
this experience, interns
will asssist in all aspects of botanic garden management at Garden
in the Woods, to
include: use of proper horticultural practices (such as platning,
pruning, weed
management, soil fertility, and irrigation), renovation,
construction of new gardens,
inventory and plant record keeping, and public education. This is
an opportunity to gain
useful experience working alongside staff caring for gardens and
natural areas, planning
and leading projects, writing articles, and managing volunteers.
Interns will get a
chance to complete a special project of their interest,
participate in educational
activities, network with professionals, and attend field trips.
Provides a break into
both horticulture and native plant studies.
Qualifications: Candidates should have some familiarity with
horticultural practices and
botanical understanding.
Location: Framingham, MA
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: March-May 2006 (earlier is better)
Hours: 8am to 5pm
Compensation: $240/week plus free housing within walking distance
of Garden in the Woods.
Interns may participate in classes, field trips, and will have
access to networking with
profesionals.
Application Procedure: To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a
list of three
references. See us at www.newfs.org for further details and
background information.
Volunteer Rainforest Reptile Research Intern Reptile Research
Contact: Paul Hamilton
Email: paul@reptileresearch.org
Description: We are now accepting applications for participants in
our Ecuadorian
herpetofauna research program for 2007. Participants will gain
hands-on experience in
Herpetology and Conservation Ecology. We are studying the
population ecology and
community structure of reptiles and amphibians in imperiled western
Ecuadorian
ecosystems, which have dwindled to only 2-5% of their historic
area. This rate of
ecosystem decline, along with the high levels of biodiversity
found in the region,
prompted Conservation International to designate western Ecuador
and parts of neighboring
countries a “Biodiversity Hotspot” – an area in
greatest need of study and
conservation. We are exploring the last remaining fragments of
disappearing
forests. Data from our surveying and monitoring studies will lead
to sound management
decisions on the ground.
Due to the high levels of endemism in the region, nearly every new
site explored yields
species previously unknown to science. In short, we want to find
out what life exists
there while there is still the chance, and to assist conservation
planning in the region
to make sure that as much as possible of the biodiversity found
there can be saved. In
exchange for trip fees, participants receive all travel within
Ecuador, training, room
and board, and an experience to last a lifetime.
Internships and course credit are available. We have dates
available in January, May, and
August of 2007. If you or anyone you know might be interested in
participating, please
see our Web site, www.reptileresearch.org, for more details.
Paul Hamilton, M.A., Ph.D.
Director, Reptile Research
Qualifications: We accept applications from a variety of
backgrounds and abilities. Some
knowledge of biology, conservation or Spanish will enhance
participants' experience, but
are not mandatory.
Location: Provincia Manabi, Ecuador
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Start Date: January, May, July, August
Hours: 40-70 hours/week
Compensation: Participants are required to pay for their own
expenses. See web site for
details.
Application Procedure: An application and procedure is posted
online at
www.ReptileResearch.org.
Coastal Mountains Land Trust: Conservation Intern Program
Program Description
Each year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust hosts several conservation
interns to help
support the various programs of the Land Trust. An internship at
the Coastal Mountains
Trust is a great opportunity to become involved in the day-to-day
work of a successful
land conservation organization. Interns gain a detailed
understanding of private land
protection and land stewardship, as well as a better understanding
of how the growing
community of land trusts fits into the conservation movement as a
whole. The Land Trust
looks to fill at least one internship each summer and will
consider applications
throughout the rest of the year.
There are three main departments within the Coastal Mountains Land
Trust: land
protection, stewardship and development. In general, interns work
with some aspect of the
stewardship program, although they may also at times become
involved in other aspects of
the organization. Stewardship interns, however, will focus most of
their time and
attention on stewardship-related tasks.
Interns will find the Land Trust staff to be extremely supportive
of their desire to
learn and become involved in the organization. Because the staff
is small, its members
rely on the interns a great deal. Projects vary, depending on the
Land Trust's agenda for
the season.
Possible Intern Duties:
* Site and ecological monitoring
* Preserve management
* Trail work
* Volunteer recruitment and management
* Habitat management
* Public access monitoring and management
* Property research
* Writing
* Special events coordination
* Stewardship records administration
Skills Desired:
* Background in ecology
* Good physical fitness
* Ability to operate machinery
* Basic natural history/ID skills
* Strong
writing/research skills
* Public speaking ability
* Computer savvy
* Familiarity with GPS devices
* Familiarity with GIS (desirable)
* Driver's
license and transportation
Duration/Time Frame:
Flexible: Internships are designed, based upon intern's interests
and abilities, to
ensure that the experience is meaningful for all parties.
How To Apply:
Please send a resume, short writing sample and cover letter
including:
a short statement
about why you want to work for Coastal Mountains Land Trust
any skills or
interests that would make you a particularly strong candidate
dates of availability
Send to:
Conservation Lands Manager
Ian Stewart
101 Mt. Battie Street Camden
Maine 04843
For more information, contact: ians@coastalmountains.org
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Beth Kopp
Coordinator, Environmental Studies Program
Colby College
4846 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901-8848
207.859.4846
fax 207.872.3474
Office: 221 Lunder House
bkkopp@colby.eduA
new understanding of progress will require that our economies and
societies be rooted in
the natural environment.
It will also require that the very goals of progress be
revamped, to stress well being rather than merely wealth
creation. This new
progress--sometimes known as sustainable development--would be
revolutionary if it
weren't so commonsensical--and so deeply rooted in humanity's
spiritual and philosophical
traditions.
This talk will critically examine the progress of the 20th century, then
outline exciting possibilities for a new progress this
century. It will show how
businesses, policymakers, and civil society, including religious
groups, are working to
forge a new vision of progress--and how to make that vision a
reality.
Bio: As director of research Gary Gardner oversees the research
staff at the Institute,
providing both intellectual and administrative leadership. Before
joining the Institute
in 1994, Gary was project manager of the Soviet Nonproliferation
Project, a research and
training program run by the Monterey Institute of International
Studies in California.
There he authored Nuclear Nonproliferation: A Primer, which is
also published in Spanish
and Russian. He has developed training materials for the World
Bank and for the
Millennium Institute in Arlington, VA. Gary holds Master's degrees
in Politics from
Brandeis University, and in Public Administration from the
Monterey Institute of
International Studies, and a Bachelor's degree from Santa Clara
University.
** CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY:
Sustainability Month continues...
This week:
October 25
Sustainable BBQ at the Green House
October 26
Trip to Waterville’s Farmer’s Market
Meet Outside Cotter Union
4:00
October 27
3-mile loop clean up
3:00 PM
Meet at the Athletic Center
Sponsored by EnviroCo
** ALSO ON CAMPUS:
The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at
Colby invites you to
attend:
Access to Water as a Human Rights Issue
Monday, October 23, 2006
7:00 pm in Olin 1
(ES 401 credit)
Panel featuring guest speakers Lori Pottinger, of the
International Rivers Network,
Christopher Thoms, Mellon Fellow in Environmental Justice at Colby
College, and Joan
Omaming Carling, Director of the Cordillera People's Alliance
(Philippines) and 2006 Oak
Human Rights Fellow at Colby College. Liliana Andonova, Professor
of Department of
Government and Environmental Studies at Colby College will
moderate.
Improving access to clean water and sanitation is a major
challenge of the 21st century.
In September 2000, 189 nations committed themselves to the UN
Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) for combating poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy,
environmental
degradation and discrimination against women. Halving the
proportion of people without
sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by
2015 is one of the main
targets for achieving the MDGs. Yet many regions and communities
in the world are not on
track in meeting this target. The panelists will discuss ways to
meet people's needs for
water in a manner that is sustainable and respects human rights
and livelihoods. They
will also provide a perspective on grassroots struggles against
the destructive effects
of large dams and their impact on indigenous communities. The
discussion seeks to
synthesize lessons from several decades of controversy and
cooperation on water, human
rights, and sustainable development.
After the panel discussion there will be a happy hour at the
MARCHESE BLUELIGHT PUB to
accommodate those interested in continuing discussion about this
important issue.
** JAN PLAN COURSES:
Jan plan sign ups are underway. Check out these great courses
113j
Women and 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. 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
197j
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems Our food and agricultural system is
under ever-increasing scrutiny, with critics identifying social,
environmental, health,
and long-term economic challenges posed by the existing industrial
model. Explores ideas
of sustainability in the context of food and agriculture,
introducing students to
sociological theories and methods to answer questions like: How
does the food system
impact the environment? What is the relationship between
agriculture and social justice?
What kind of agriculture is most sustainable? Special attention
will be paid to the local
food system in Maine and New England. Three credit hours. S. Ann FINAN
197j
Introduction to Marine Organisms and Habitats An introduction to the
principles of marine science with a focus on biology. Students
will research life
histories and evolutionary aspects of marine organisms. Together
we will discuss the
physical properties of the marine environment and take an academic
tour of marine
habitats. Three credit hours. N.
SISSON
ED198b Ecological Teaching and Learning In a cooperative learning community, students
explore the philosophical foundations of experiential, holistic,
and ecological
education. Students reflect on their own learning styles, levels
of emotional engagement
in various contexts, and messages received in school about their
place in the web of
life. Class sessions include theoretical discussion, observation
of model educators, and
practice using a variety of teaching techniques. Every student
gains experience
facilitating group activities, designing hands-on lessons,
evaluating peer teachers, and
teaching ecological concepts in the outdoors. A variety of
learning environments are used
for the course, including the dynamic winter ecosystems of
riparian zones and forests
during a three-day field trip. Nongraded. Three credit hours. Kirstin EDELGLASS
** JOBS & INTERNSHIPS:
Woods Hole
Looking for a quality off-campus study experience? The Semester in Environmental Science
at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory is an outstanding
opportunity to gain
first-hand research experience in ecosystem science working with
world-renowned
ecologists in fantastic facilities. Students oriented towards environmental science or
policy are encouraged to apply. See http://courses.mbl.edu/SES/ for more information, or
contact Prof. Stone (jstone@colby.edu), who has recently visited
the program.
SAGE Magazine Call for Papers
An open call for submissions to SAGE Magazine, an environmental
magazine published out of
the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
We are looking for art, poetry, fiction, photos, opinions,
articles, reviews, top 10
lists, essays, etc. We ask that you submit your piece with a
particular department of the
magazine in mind (follow this link to see the magazine:
http://environment.yale.edu/profile/923/sage_magazine/ )
Submissions for the fall issue are due October 23rd; please send
submissions and
questions to: sagemagazine@yale.edu
<mailto:sagemagazine@yale.edu>
The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) wants to follow
up on an email we sent
you last quarter about our International Internship Program and
how students from your
university can get involved. We are an 11 year-old non-profit
organization based in San
Francisco that provides hands-on, service-learning internships for
those looking to gain
development experience and make a genuine impact on an
international community. Our
programs are located in eight countries throughout Latin America,
East Africa, and India
and address the following development subjects:
Countries
• Argentina • Bolivia • Ecuador • Nicaragua • Peru • Kenya • Uganda • India
Development Subjects
• Micro-enterprise/Microfinance • Health • Environment, • Youth and
Education •
Women’s Empowerment • Community Development • Human Rights
Through our program, students can work with one of 160 different
non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) partnered with FSD, experientially learning
and applying sustainable
development solutions. Project work and research is
collaboratively designed and
implemented by the participant, the FSD Site Team, and the
organization to reflect
community needs. Seed funding is given to each student to initiate
their work and
additional funds are available through our grant competition,
which trains and encourages
students to write effective grant proposals after developing a
work plan in-country.
Internships run year round for 9 to 52 weeks, allowing students to
take a quarter or
semester abroad, or do an internship during the summer months.
Click here to view start dates and prices for our internship
program.
To download a brochure that details the program and development
training offered to
students, click here.
To download an application for the FSD Internship Program, please
click here.
Students’ skills and interests are thoroughly evaluated and matched with
the
organization that provides the best opportunity for them make a
lasting community impact.
The structured program consists of several components that provide
students with the
support and guidance needed to implement successful projects in a
sustainable manner. In
the end, participants acquire development skills and training,
while immersing themselves
in foreign language and culture.
This summer, over 100 projects were conducted by graduate and
undergraduate students from
nationwide universities in collaboration with their host
organization. Click here to view
a list of projects implemented by students and funded directly by
FSD.
Please forward this information to students and faculty members to
inform them about our
programs. Let us know what you think and how we can become more
involved with your campus.
If you have any questions about how FSD supports international
development, please
contact me at alex@fsdinternational.org or by phone (415)
283-4873.
Position: Native Plant Horticulture Intern
Organization: New England Wild Flower Society
Contact: Rolf Schilling
Email: rschilling@newfs.org
Description: The Interns will gain hands-on experience identifying
and cultivating North
American native plants in a botanical garden setting. As part of
this experience, interns
will asssist in all aspects of botanic garden management at Garden
in the Woods, to
include: use of proper horticultural practices (such as platning,
pruning, weed
management, soil fertility, and irrigation), renovation,
construction of new gardens,
inventory and plant record keeping, and public education. This is
an opportunity to gain
useful experience working alongside staff caring for gardens and
natural areas, planning
and leading projects, writing articles, and managing volunteers.
Interns will get a
chance to complete a special project of their interest,
participate in educational
activities, network with professionals, and attend field trips.
Provides a break into
both horticulture and native plant studies.
Qualifications: Candidates should have some familiarity with
horticultural practices and
botanical understanding.
Location: Framingham, MA
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: March-May 2006 (earlier is better)
Hours: 8am to 5pm
Compensation: $240/week plus free housing within walking distance
of Garden in the Woods.
Interns may participate in classes, field trips, and will have
access to networking with
profesionals.
Application Procedure: To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a
list of three
references. See us at www.newfs.org for further details and
background information.
Volunteer Rainforest Reptile Research Intern Reptile Research
Contact: Paul Hamilton
Email: paul@reptileresearch.org
Description: We are now accepting applications for participants in
our Ecuadorian
herpetofauna research program for 2007. Participants will gain
hands-on experience in
Herpetology and Conservation Ecology. We are studying the
population ecology and
community structure of reptiles and amphibians in imperiled
western Ecuadorian
ecosystems, which have dwindled to only 2-5% of their historic
area. This rate of
ecosystem decline, along with the high levels of biodiversity
found in the region,
prompted Conservation International to designate western Ecuador
and parts of neighboring
countries a “Biodiversity Hotspot” – an area in
greatest need of study and
conservation. We are exploring the last remaining fragments of
disappearing
forests. Data from our surveying and monitoring studies will lead
to sound management
decisions on the ground.
Due to the high levels of endemism in the region, nearly every new
site explored yields
species previously unknown to science. In short, we want to find
out what life exists
there while there is still the chance, and to assist conservation
planning in the region
to make sure that as much as possible of the biodiversity found
there can be saved. In
exchange for trip fees, participants receive all travel within
Ecuador, training, room
and board, and an experience to last a lifetime.
Internships and course credit are available. We have dates
available in January, May, and
August of 2007. If you or anyone you know might be interested in
participating, please
see our Web site, www.reptileresearch.org, for more details.
Paul Hamilton, M.A., Ph.D.
Director, Reptile Research
Qualifications: We accept applications from a variety of
backgrounds and abilities. Some
knowledge of biology, conservation or Spanish will enhance
participants' experience, but
are not mandatory.
Location: Provincia Manabi, Ecuador
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Start Date: January, May, July, August
Hours: 40-70 hours/week
Compensation: Participants are required to pay for their own
expenses. See web site for
details.
Application Procedure: An application and procedure is posted
online at
www.ReptileResearch.org.
Coastal Mountains Land Trust: Conservation Intern Program
Program Description
Each year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust hosts several conservation
interns to help
support the various programs of the Land Trust. An internship at
the Coastal Mountains
Trust is a great opportunity to become involved in the day-to-day
work of a successful
land conservation organization. Interns gain a detailed
understanding of private land
protection and land stewardship, as well as a better understanding
of how the growing
community of land trusts fits into the conservation movement as a
whole. The Land Trust
looks to fill at least one internship each summer and will
consider applications
throughout the rest of the year.
There are three main departments within the Coastal Mountains Land
Trust: land
protection, stewardship and development. In general, interns work
with some aspect of the
stewardship program, although they may also at times become
involved in other aspects of
the organization. Stewardship interns, however, will focus most of
their time and
attention on stewardship-related tasks.
Interns will find the Land Trust staff to be extremely supportive
of their desire to
learn and become involved in the organization. Because the staff
is small, its members
rely on the interns a great deal. Projects vary, depending on the
Land Trust's agenda for
the season.
Possible Intern Duties:
* Site and ecological monitoring
* Preserve management
* Trail work
* Volunteer recruitment and management
* Habitat management
* Public access monitoring and management
* Property research
* Writing
* Special events coordination
* Stewardship records administration
Skills Desired:
* Background in ecology
* Good physical fitness
* Ability to operate machinery
* Basic natural history/ID skills
* Strong
writing/research skills
* Public speaking ability
* Computer savvy
* Familiarity with GPS devices
* Familiarity with GIS (desirable)
* Driver's
license and transportation
Duration/Time Frame:
Flexible: Internships are designed, based upon intern's interests
and abilities, to
ensure that the experience is meaningful for all parties.
How To Apply:
Please send a resume, short writing sample and cover letter
including:
a short statement
about why you want to work for Coastal Mountains Land Trust
any skills or
interests that would make you a particularly strong candidate
dates of availability
Send to:
Conservation Lands Manager
Ian Stewart
101 Mt. Battie Street Camden
Maine 04843
For more information, contact: ians@coastalmountains.org
====================================================================================================
................................................................................................................................................................
Beth Kopp
Coordinator, Environmental Studies Program
Colby College
4846 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901-8848
207.859.4846
fax 207.872.3474
Office: 221 Lunder House
bkkopp@colby.edu