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  • All Students will need 2FA

    Oct 1, 2018 10:45 am9 views

    During the month of October, the University will be switching to a 2-Factor Authorization (2FA) system to protect University assets and student access. What does that mean to you? You will need to log in as usual, and then use a second authorization to access things like Compass 2 G, Self-Service for registration, and use Collaborate for attending online classes. Please read the information available on the Tech Services site: https://techservices.illinois.edu/content/two-factor-authentication-2fa and follow the instructions to register your computer and your mobile devices. 

    Thank you,

    Renee

  • AAUW Career Development Grant

    Sep 25, 2018 11:15 pm11 views

    AAUW Career Development Grant

     

    Who may apply: Women pursuing a certificate or degree to advance their careers, change careers, or reenter the workforce and whose bachelor’s degree was received at least five years before the award period

    Funding: $2,000–$12,000

    Deadline: November 15

     

    For more information, go to: https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/career-development-grants/

  • Online Students' Fall Event

    Sep 19, 2018 9:15 am5 views

    Just a reminder that the on-campus event (previously scheduled for Sept 22) was cancelled. The NEW DATE for the fall event is Oct. 11, ONLINE ONLY, 7:00  - 9:00 pm Central. We will have former students and faculty discussing what it takes to be a successful graduate student, time management strategies, how to find a research advisor, what types of projects are most valuable to the scientific community, and much, much more. We hope everyone will attend!

     

    Please RSVP your intention to attend (Choose “Yes” or “No”). https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/6575637

     

    To join the live session, go to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/7188a6a266114f98af240321ba520dfa

     

    For more information, contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • Congratulations Dr. Kuo!

    Sep 18, 2018 11:15 am9 views

    Dr. Ming Kuo, an environmental psychologist and esteemed professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, was honored in the "environment" category of the 23rd annual Heinz Family Foundation grants named for the late U.S. Sen. John Heinz. Perhaps you have taken NRES 472 with Dr. Kuo and would like to send her a congratulatory note! 

     

    To learn more about her research and this prestigious award, go to: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-09-18/ui-professor-earns-250000-heinz-family-foundation-grant.html 

  • New Climate Literacy Webinar Series for teachers from NAAEE

    Sep 15, 2018 8:15 am3 views

    This information was posted by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) regarding their upcoming webinar series on Climate Literacy (CLEAN) resources.We share it with our graduate students who may be interested in this information. The University of Illinois is not a partner on this series. 

     

    If you are not yet familiar with the Climate Literacy CLEAN Collection of 700 peer-reviewed teaching resources for formal and informal educators, here’s a set of webinars just for you!  You may also want to refresh your understanding of how to most readily access the ideas and materials that you’re looking for. Check the descriptions for the free sessions on Sept 20 and 25 plus Oct. 3 and 9 and sign up for the one(s) that will meet your needs. Most start at 5:00 pm Central.

    https://mailchi.mp/1c11a45c5cd5/webinar2018-1133793?e=bf395c3be7

  • NEW DATE for FALL EVENT- ALL ONLINE STUDENTS INVITED!

    Sep 6, 2018 8:00 am2 views

    Hi Everyone,

     

    Several major changes have been made to the NRES Online Students’ Fall Event. Because of limited student and faculty availability on Saturday, Sept 22nd, the NEWLY scheduled event will be Thursday evening, October 11, from 7 – 9:00 pm ONLINE ONLY.

     

    There will be two main components –a student/alumni panel that will focus on graduate school challenges and tips for success and a faculty panel who are eager to acquaint you with their research interests and share with you their expectations for all students earning a graduate degree. Join this two-hour forum to hear more about selecting topics of value and interest to the scientific community, how to get the most out of your Advisor/Advisee relationships, time management suggestions, and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

     

    Please RSVP your intention to attend (Choose “Yes” or “No”). https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/6575637

     

    To join the session, go to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/7188a6a266114f98af240321ba520dfa

     

    We hope that you will attend. 

    Renée

  • Reminder: Monthly goals and accomplishments forum tonight (capstone students)

    Sep 4, 2018 1:45 pm5 views

    Students working on their capstone projects are asked to submit goals/accomplishments reports on the first day of each month. Alternatively, students may attend the live session to convey the same information via an informal, interactive, online discussion. The August Accomplishments/September Goals meeting is tonight, Sept 4, at 7:00 pm in the virtual office. You may login at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8

    We hope to see you there.

    Renee and Piper

  • Reminder - NRES Fall Event

    Aug 31, 2018 10:45 am8 views

    This year's on-campus event for online students is taking on a new "look". In order to accomodate our remote and out-of-state students better, we are planning to host the event from three venues: online, on-campus, and from the Chicagoland area. This is an opportunity to visit with fellow students, recent alumni, and faculty. Hear what faculty members have to say about their current research and get tips for being successful in a graduate program. NRES alumni will briefly summarize their capstone projects and talk about how they overcame obstacles while in graduate school. A portion of the morning will be devoted to discussing career opportunities in the NRES field. We hope you will join us on SEPTEMBER 22, from 9am - 12:00 pm. 

     

    To RSVP, go to: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/6575637

     

    For those in the Chicago region, please let us know which location is best for you, by filling out the Doodle Poll at 

    https://doodle.com/poll/iegbfq9qfz3utdyq

     

    For more information, contact Renee Gracon a gracon1@illinois.edu 

  • ISTA Workshops of interest to teachers - at Brookfield Zoo

    Aug 29, 2018 3:45 pm13 views

    We are happy to pass along this information from the Illinois Science Teacher's Association to our Online Graduate Students. This is a professional courtesy and our posting does not indicate that the University of Illinois, nor the Department of NRES, have any involvement in the planning or execution of these events. 

     

    ISTA NGSS Workshops at Chicago Zoological Society’s Brookfield Zoo

    ISTA, in partnership with the Chicago Zoological Society, is offering our NGSS workshop series again this Fall!

     

    NGSS Implementation & Design  September 21-22, 2018  

    NGSS Storylining   November 9-10, 2018  

    NGSS 3D Assessment    December 7-8, 2018

     

    ISTA members receive a 15% discount on all classes using the coupon code ISTA15 in the coupon code area upon registration. 

     

    ISTA members receive a 25% discount when registering for all 3 of the above classes.  No coupon code necessary as this discount is automatic. 

     

    All come with ISBE PD credits.  You can learn more and register at www.czs.org/teacher-classes

     

  • Reminder - Monthly Goals and Accomplishments for August are Due

    Aug 29, 2018 10:00 am5 views

    The August capstone monthly goals/accomplishments report is due September 1st for students working on (or toward) their capstone projects. You can access the website by going to the Compass 2g Site (https://compass2g.illinois.edu/webapps/login/) to deposit your written summary.

     

    Alternatively, you can join us for a live reporting session on Tuesday, Sept 4th, at 7:00 pm, via the Virtual Office (https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8). Please prepare a short summary of your August (or summer) accomplishments and September goals to present during the webinar if you plan to join the live session.

     

    I look forward to hearing from you (one option or the other) soon.

     

    Renée

     

  • Got GIS Skills? Potential Capstone Opportunity

    Aug 29, 2018 9:00 am10 views

    An organization in the Pike County, Illinois area is interested in having a graduate student help with some conservation planning (living in, or moving to, Illinois is NOT required). The student will need excellent GIS skills and will be expected to develop a familiarity with the Agricultural Conservation Plan Framework (ACPF) that can be accessed via the USDA website. Experience working with watershed data is a plus. If you are interested in knowing more, and maybe deriving a capstone project from this opportunity, please contact Renee Gracon for more information (gracon1@illinois.edu).

  • Reminder: Important meeting TUESDAY for students graduating fall'18 or spring'19

    Aug 25, 2018 3:15 pm3 views

    There are many questions to ask and many deadlines to meet when you are taking the final steps toward graduation. Attend the special webinar on Tuesday, August 28th, at 7:00 pm for all students planning to graduate in fall 2018 or spring 2019. You can join the meeting by going to the NRE Virtual Office via Compass 2 G - Open Learning - Capstone Students, or by using the guest link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8 

     

    Those who are unable to attend the webinar should reach out to  Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) for individual consultation.  

     

    Please don't miss this very important meeting!!!

     

  • Capstone Presentation - Friday at 1:00 pm

    Aug 23, 2018 1:30 pm8 views

    You are invited to the capstone presentation by Jason Buselli, on Friday, August 24, at 1:00 pm CST, titled: The Importance of Environmental Compliance in an Environmentall Sensitive Industry.

     

    To join the presentation, go to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/bd714ea697144bda8275365aabee9c9c

     

    For more information, please contact Renee at gracon1@illinois.edu 

  • Wild Things Conference 2019 - Online Students' Participation Needed

    Aug 22, 2018 12:45 pm133 views

    The Wild Things community is recognized as one of the largest networks of environmentally concerned people in the nation. They serve to educate others while protecting Chicago’s wilderness, natural parks, prairies, woods and wetlands.

     

    The 2019 Wild Things Conference will be held in Rosemont, IL, February 23rd, at Stephens Conference Center. The NRES Department would like to encourage you to participate in this bi-annual event. We are putting out a call for students who would be interested in helping us at this event. Click "read more" to learn how.

  • Registration reminders

    Aug 12, 2018 8:00 am13 views

    Important Message from the Grad College

     

    Fall Registration Reminders and Upcoming Deadlines

    Please make sure to double check your registration at the beginning of the semester to avoid problems with registration and unwanted tuition charges later. Students are responsible for their own registration and for ensuring the accuracy of their schedules. Please refer to the Graduate College Handbook for details about requirements. If you have questions about requirements, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

    August 24: Last business day to cancel fall registration and receive a 100% refund (Withdrawal/Cancellation Form Required)

    August 26: Last day to cancel registration via Self-Service and receive a 100% refund

     

    Classes begin August 27th.

  • Online Students - Summer Photos

    Aug 3, 2018 6:15 am12 views

    Don't forget while you are traveling this summer or simply taking your "stay-cation", capture your special moments for us. We are especially fond of photos where you are wearing your "Illini" apparel or involved in NRES related work. Those currently working on your capstone projects, this is an excellent time to capture your activities digitally to be used in your capstone presentations!

     

    Send your summer pictures to Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

     

    Have a great vacation! We look forward to seeing you all back in classes starting August 27th.

    Renee 

  • Capstone Student Reminder - Monthly Progress Reports Due for July

    Aug 3, 2018 6:15 am7 views

    Students working on their capstone projects should report monthly regarding their previous month's accomplishments and upcoming goals. The July summary was due August 1st. For those who prefer to report their progress via the live webinar, the session is scheduled for Monday, August 6th at 7:00 pm Central. You may log in to the Virtual Office via the Compass 2G Open Learning - Capstone Progress website or via the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8  

     

    For questions or technical difficulties please contact Renee at gracon1@illinois.edu.

  • Last Reminder for adding name to the Final Exam distribution list for August

    Jul 30, 2018 3:15 pm5 views

    Any student eligible for (and intending to take) the written final exam to be distributed in August 2018, who has not already added their name to the Distribution list, should do so immediately. The link to the Distribution List is https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/5283479 . If you are not sure whether you are eligble, or you have questions about the exam, please contact Renee at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • Reminder - Registration required for fall capstone credit

    Jul 30, 2018 3:00 pm10 views

    Students are eligible to enroll in capstone credit when they have an approved capstone proposal. To request authorization for NRES 503 or NRES 505 enrollment for fall 2018, please put your name on the list at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/485691

     

    We recommend that you submit the request for enrollment at least 2 weeks before the semester begins. Students who have already added their name to the fall request list do NOT need to do so again. You will be notified when your enrollment has been approved. 

     

    For more information, please contact Renee at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • Soil Society of America Conference - and Grad Student Competition

    Jul 26, 2018 2:45 pm5 views

    The University of Illinois is not a direct partner or sponsor of this conference, but is pleased to forward this information as a courtesy to our online students. 

     

    NEW! Society-Wide Grad Student Competition!

    The Soil Science Society of America invites all graduate students to attend and present at the 2019 SSSA International Soils Meeting as we meet in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Soil Science and the Mexican Society of Soil Science.

     

     

    Grad Students.... Have you heard!? We're excited to host the inaugual Society-Wide Graduate Student Competition in San Diego! This competition gives you the opportunity to showcase your work to the broader soils community.  For more information, click on Read More. 

     

  • IAEP Webinar - 8/23 - Env. Projects and the Clean Air Act

    Jul 26, 2018 7:30 am6 views

    The University of Illinois is not directly involved in the content of the webinar, but is pleased to forward this information as a courtesy to our students. 

     

    Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals upcoming program:

    Investing in the future of our planet, Part 2: Environmental Projects and the Clean Air Act (NAEP Webinar)

     

    Thursday, Aug 23, 2018 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

     

    Viewable at the Office of HNTB, One South Wacker, Chicago

    Cost: IAEP Member $25, Non-member $65 (If you are interested in attending, please contact Renee Gracon (gracon1@illinois.edu) prior to registration.)

    1 hour Professional Development Certificates will be provided

     

    Online Registration: http://www.iaepnetwork.org/upcoming-programs.html

  • Capstone Presentation - Establishing Milkweed Seed Source and Butterfly Use

    Jul 25, 2018 7:30 pm6 views

    Online graduate students are invited to attend Wesley Hank’s capstone presentation, “Establishing a Local Seed Source of Milkweed and Efficacy of Monarch Butterfly Use”, Friday, July 27 at 10:00 am in room N-527. Students may also attend this live presentation virtually by going to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/1d08e7644be0456d81d67c5c5a3eb945. Be sure to log in early.

     

    For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

  • ACES Office of International Programs - External Grants and Opportunities

    Jul 21, 2018 6:45 am24 views

    EXTERNAL FUNDING & OPPORTUNITIES - Recently posted by the ACES Office of International Programs (7/20/2018)

     

    The following is a list of some of the external awards and opportunities that are described in the post. For more information, click on "read more". 

         Wildlife Trafficking

         Participatory Science

         Species Recovery

         Marine Plastic Reducation

         Olive Tree Awards (for those under 30)

         Future for Nature Award (for those under 35)

         Tropical Botany and Horticulture

     

  • New England Environmental Educators' Conference Information

    Jul 1, 2018 3:30 pm7 views

    If you reside in the Northeast and are involved in Environmental Education, we share this information from an NEEEA announcement with you. 

     

    Wellborn Hub, Vermont SWEEP, and New Hampshire Environmental Educators are joining forces for the Wellborn Leadership Conference and New England Environmental Education Alliance Conference. This year's conference will be November 1st-3rd 2018 at Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont.

     

    For more information go to "READ MORE" 

  • NRES 503 or NRES 505 Enrollment for Fall 2018

    Jun 28, 2018 12:00 pm1 views

    Students with an approved capstone proposal and who plan to enroll in capstone credit for fall 2018 should put their name on the Capstone List (https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/485691) to request authorization for enrollment before they try to register for NRES 503 or NRES 505 credit. This request should be done at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester. For questions about eligibility or other capstone related questions, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • Save the Date - WildThings Conference - Rosemont, IL

    Jun 28, 2018 8:45 am69 views

    We are pleased to share this information with you. Wild Things is a great networking opportunity. Many of our students have attended previous conferences and have highly recommended it to others. 

     

    The Wild Things 2019 conference will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

     

    Bookmark this site so that you can check back over the coming months for updates on programs, exhibits, early bird registration and more. http://www.wildthingscommunity.org/

     

    For further information, click "Read More"

  • Monthly Goals and Accomplishments reports due July 1

    Jun 27, 2018 7:45 am4 views

    The monthly goals and accomplishments report for students working on their capstone projects is due July 1st for the previous month's work. If you prefer to attend the oral reporting session, it will held the second Tuesday of this month (due to the July 4th holiday). To join the live session, on July 10th at 7:00 pm Central, go to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8, or enter the session via the Compass 2g - Open Learning - Capstone Progress - NRES Virtual Office link. 

     

    As always, we are looking forward to your submissions.

     

    Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

     

    Renee

  • Stewardship and Socializing Opportunity - Downer's Grove, IL

    Jun 26, 2018 3:15 pm22 views

    Join the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences for a Summer Stewardship and Friendship Opportunity!

     

    All NRES prospective, incoming, and current students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join together for a mid-summer stewardship project assisting with restoring biodiversity and function to our native ecosystem and socializing with each other.

     

    When: Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 9:00 am til Noon, followed by lunch (provided)

    Where: Maple Grove Forest Preserve in Downer’s Grove, Illinois

    Please register before June 30th at http://go.nres.illinois.edu/Summer_Field_Day_Registration. 

    Click on “Read More” for additional information.

  • Capstone Presentation - Tuesday at 11:00 am

    Jun 22, 2018 12:30 pm2 views

    You are invited to attend the capstone presentation by Carolyn Kroll,

    An Analysis of USEPA Brownfield Redevelopment and Incidents of Reported Crime in Chicago-An Internship with the Illinois State Geological Survey,

    on Tuesday, June 26th at 11:00 am. 

     

    Carolyn completed an internship with the ISGS that involved creating a GIS coverage map of USEPA brownfield sites in Chicago and analyzing the relationships between the land use of redeveloped brownfields and the reported nearby crime incidents. Five categories of land use were used in the analysis: community centers, commercial, parks, residential, and schools. Results showed there was a higher number of crime incidents before brownfield redevelopment than after redevelopment. The sites which were redeveloped into parks experienced the largest reduction of crimes, while the sites which were redeveloped into community centers experienced the least reduction of crime.

     

    To attend the presentation virtually, go to: 

    https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/550cacd1b6644b6ea0d428790b7cb75c

     

    For more information, contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

  • Statistical Consulting Announcement

    Jun 20, 2018 2:45 pm6 views

    CITL Data Analytics, the Scholarly Commons, and Tech Services are pleased to announce [free] statistical and data consulting during the summer. 

    Drop-in (306 Main Library) consulting hours are Monday-Thursday (10 am to 2 pm)

    Schedule an appointment: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3960732/2018RequestConsultation  

    Online resources (CITL Public Wiki): https://wiki.illinois.edu/wiki/display/ATLASCITLStatisticsPublicWiki/CITL+Data+Analytics+Services  

     

    CITL is also accepting applications for graduate students to work as Statistical Consultants during the next academic year. To apply, go to: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1546376/CITL-Grad-Application

     

    Questions?  citl-data@illinois.edu 

    Funding for this service is provided by Tech Services and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

  • Capstone Presentation on Brownfield Redevelopment and Incidents of Reported Crime in Chicago

    Jun 14, 2018 11:30 am9 views

    You are invited to attend the capstone presentation titled:

    AN ANALYSIS OF USEPA BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AND INCIDENTS OF REPORTED CRIME IN CHICAGO –AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE ILLINOIS STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, by Carolyn Kroll, 

    on Tuesday, June 26th at 11:00 am Central. To attend the live presentation, go to: 

    https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/550cacd1b6644b6ea0d428790b7cb75c

    For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

     

  • Attention Science Teachers - STEM Workshop

    May 30, 2018 3:45 pm12 views

    Announcement from ISTA - Summer Fun Begins with STEM at Fermilab – June 11

     

    Take advantage of this unique opportunity on June 11, 2018.  Participants will learn and apply the connections between STEM, NGSS, and real-world scientific investigations at Fermilab.  Hear from Fermilab scientists, engineers, and technicians regarding how the scientific process progresses from asking questions, to building and running experiments, to analyzing data. Click “Read More” for further information from the Illinois Science Teachers Association.

  • Written Final Exam - Aug. 2018 Register Now

    May 22, 2018 6:30 pm1 views

    Students who have completed at least one course from each of the 4 core areas are eligible for the written final exam to be distributed on August 15th. To add your name to the distribution list, go to: 

    https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/5283479

    A meeting for all students planning to take the exam in August will be held on May 29th. For more information or questions about the exam, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

  • Congratulations to our NRES Graduates

    May 15, 2018 8:30 pm110 views

    We are proud to announce the 2017 - 2018 school year Master of Science recipients from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences online program. Please "Read More" by clicking on the link. 

  • Link to Recording of Summer/Fall Course Offerings Webinar

    May 10, 2018 8:00 am24 views

    Students who were unable to attend the Advising Session on Summer/Fall 2018 Course Offerings may view the recording by going to: 

    https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/bab27d3c22ef4b7fb8b009375d8efbda 

     

    If you have further questions about future course offerings, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu. 

  • NRES 472 - start date May 31

    May 10, 2018 7:30 am18 views

    Please note that due to instructor availability, NRES 472: Environmental Psychology will begin on Thursday, May 31st. Those currently registered for the class should receive a message from Dr. Kuo announcing this change. The class will end August 2nd, per the regular summer schedule. 

     

    For further information, or questions, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

     

  • Summer/Fall courses

    May 4, 2018 2:15 pm23 views

    Hi Everyone,

     

    We are excited about the start of summer semester classes on May 14th. Check out the course offerings at: https://uofi.app.box.com/s/wn8b0pqb0x7m0mo349qw , or go to http://nres.illinois.edu/online .

     

    Be sure to register for your favorite course soon using the Enterprise Self-Service system: http://ao.citl.illinois.edu/support/start/nres/. 

     

    Please note that the link for attending the information webinar about 2018 Summer/Fall Course Offerings, Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00 pm, has been changed. Please login at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/712fe80248a34a8c8832afbb726bdb39

     

    For more information, contact Renee at gracon1@illinois.edu

  • Revised link for access to Su/Fa Course offerings webinar

    May 3, 2018 9:15 am5 views

    Please note that the link for attending the 2018 Summer/Fall Course Offerings webinar, Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00 pm, has been changed. Please login at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/712fe80248a34a8c8832afbb726bdb39

     

    If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu or by phone at 217-333-7738.

  • Webinar: Summer/Fall course offerings

    May 3, 2018 7:15 am9 views

    Join Piper and Renee on Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00 pm Central for a glimpse at the courses being offered during the summer and fall 2018 semesters. Not sure what to take? This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the course content and the instructors. To attend the presentation, login at:  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8 

    We hope you will join us. 

    Renee

  • Reminder - Monthly Goals and Accomplishments forum tonight!

    May 1, 2018 11:45 am6 views

    Students working on their capstone projects are asked to submit goals/accomplishments reports on the first day of each month. Alternatively, students may attend the live session to convey the same information via an informal, interactive, online discussion. The April Accomplishments/May Goals meeting is tonight, May 1, at 7:00 pm in the virtual office. You may login at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8

    We hope to see you there.

    Renee and Piper

  • Monthly Goals and Accomplishments meeting Tuesday evening!

    Apr 25, 2018 9:00 am0 views

    All students working on their capstone projects are required to post monthly progress updates (goals and accomplishments). Do so online via the Compass 2g - Open Learning - Capstone Progress website or by attending the live reporting session on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:00 pm. To join the session, log in to the Virtual Office via the Compass 2 G site or by going to:  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8 

     

    For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

  • Webinar - Climate Adaptive Design

    Apr 23, 2018 9:15 am17 views

    I am pleased to pass along the following information from the Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University: 

     

    Dr. Joshua Cerra will be conducting an online presentation titled Climate Adaptive Design, on Thursday, April 26th at 10:00 am Eastern. Form more information click on Read More.

     

  • Important message for those who enrolled in capstone credit for fall 2017

    Apr 23, 2018 8:15 am4 views

    If you enrolled in capstone credit during the fall 2017 semester and received an "Incomplete" but will not be graduating this semester, please read this very important message from the Graduate College...

     

    Do you have an Incomplete from Fall 2017? May 3 is the last day for a faculty member to submit a grade to change an I grade or DFR grade in a non-thesis course from Fall 2017 to prevent an F by rule on your academic record. The F may affect Academic Standing which is calculated at the end of the semester. To request an extension of the Incomplete, please fill in the information on the Graduate Student Request Form which you can locate at: 

    http://www.grad.illinois.edu/gsas/gradpetition

     

    Send the completed form to the NRES office at: nres-ssc@illinois.edu

     

    For additional information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu

     

     

  • NAAEE Conference Scholarship Opportunities

    Apr 18, 2018 3:30 pm12 views

    We are pleased to pass the following information from NAAEE along to our online NRES students:

     

    North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE)

     

    "Each year, NAAEE offers a variety of scholarships to help educators and students attend our annual conference. We value broad-based participation in the conference and are committed to providing as much assistance as we can to keep registration fees from serving as a barrier to conference attendance. Scholarship application deadline June 8th. The conference will be held in Spokane Washington, Oct. 9 - 13, 2018."

     

    For more information about the conference and a link to the NAAEE website, click "Read More". 

     

  • Capstone Course Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2018

    Apr 11, 2018 3:00 pm19 views

    Students who have an approved capstone project proposal (or internship GIAF) are asked to add their name to the casptone request list to obtain the proper authorization for enrollment. Here is the link to the form you need to complete.

     

    Capstone Enrollment Request - https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/485691

     

    For more information, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu 

  • Distribution List for August Written Final Exam

    Apr 11, 2018 3:00 pm6 views

    Students who have completed at least one course from each of the 4 core areas by the August distribution day, may register for the Final Written Exam by going to: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/5283479

     

    Students whose names appear on that list will be invited to a webinar soon with tips for preparing for the exam.

     

    If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.

      

  • Catherine Wallace Capstone Presentation Friday morning

    Apr 5, 2018 3:30 pm2 views

    You are invited to attend Catherine's capstone presentation. 

    Title: Using Scanning Electron Microscopy to compare the pollen grain morphology of Physaria kingii subsp. kaibabensis and its congeners to assess hybridization

    Student: Catherine Wallace

    Date: Apr 6

    Time: 10:30 am, on campus and virtual

    Room: 1005 Plant Science Lab (PSL)

    Virtual Access: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cc2684fe59c14387b05b0fd29f3892b6

  • Monthly Goals and Accomplishments meeting Tuesday evening!

    Apr 2, 2018 5:00 pm14 views

    All students working on their capstone projects are asked to post monthly goals and accomplishments on the Compass 2 g - Open Learning - Capstone Process website. If you prefer to meet live and share your previous month's accomplishments and upcoming month's goals in a live, interactive format, please join us tomorrow evening (4/3) at 7:00 pm in the NRES Virtual Office at https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8  

    Hope to see you there!

    Renee

  • 3 Capstone Presentations This Week!!!

    Apr 1, 2018 9:15 pm2 views

    You are invited to attend the following capstone presentations this week.

     

    Title: Improving floristic quality through the removal of invasive species in degraded forest wetlands in an Illinois State Nature Preserve

    Student: Mark Krivchenia

    Date: Apr 2

    Time: 1:00 pm, on campus and virtual

    Room: N-527

    Virtual Access: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/456d5be72aea44f8ae8e7e5023b4cba6

     

     

    Title: Pollinator Habitat Restoration Tools: Testing varied planting and herbicide application dates on imazapic-tolerant wildflowers.

    Student: Eleanor Schumacher

    Date: Apr 3

    Time: 5:30 pm, on campus and virtual

    Room: N-509, Turner Hall

    Virtual Access: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e1f1c11262994da586b3e2121a3088c4

     

     

    Title: Using Scanning Electron Microscopy to compare the pollen grain morphology of Physaria kingii subsp. kaibabensis and its congeners to assess hybridization

    Student: Catherine Wallace

    Date: Apr 6

    Time: 10:30 am, on campus and virtual

    Room: 1005 Plant Science Lab (PSL)

    Virtual Access: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cc2684fe59c14387b05b0fd29f3892b6

     

  • Monthly Capstone Progress Reports

    Mar 27, 2018 10:45 am13 views

    Students working on their capstone projects are asked to post on the Compass 2g - Open Learning - Capstone Progress website their previous month's accomplishments and upcoming month's goals by the first of each new month. For those that prefer to report on their goals and accomplishments in a live venue, the summaries for the month of March can be given on Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm Central. Here is the link to join the session: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a0e8957a76e64901a192493d39390bd8   or you may access the session via the NRES Virtual Office link on the Compass 2 g - Open Learning page. 

    See you there!

    Renee