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• Purdue University Ecological Sciences and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Fall Preview Day Sept. 28

  Aug 30, 2023 1:15 pm1 views

  The Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program is hosting a Fall Preview Day for prospective students. Please join us to learn about the ESE program, meet current students and faculty, and have your questions answered by our staff. This is a free, in person event that requires an RSVP via the provided QR Code. If you are considering a graduate program to work toward environmental solutions we would love for you to join us!

• Purdue University ESE Fall 2022 Virtual Open House

  Oct 10, 2022 9:30 am11 views

  ESE is hosting a free virtual Fall Open House on Thursday, October 20th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about ESE.  During the open house, perspective students will have a chance to meet a few current students, ESE faculty, and hear from ESE alumni

• SCIENCEx Experimental Forests and Ranges Webinar Series November 13-17, 2023

  Nov 3, 2023 11:00 am12 views

  SCIENCEx experimental forests and ranges week explores the largest and longest-lived ecological research network in the nation. Scientists will discuss the benefits of these forests, ranges, and watersheds for long-term or experimental research on hydrology, wildlife, wildland fire, and silviculture and how their work informs how we steward the land. 

  • Monday, Nov. 13: Silviculture
  • Tuesday, Nov. 14: Hydrology and Watersheds
  • Wednesday, Nov. 15: Wildlife 
  • Thursday, Nov. 16: Fire
  • Friday, Nov. 17: Looking Toward the Future

• Seventh Annual BeeBlitz Saturday, June 26

  Jun 22, 2021 10:15 am2 views

  Participate at home or visit the Pollinatarium on campus.

• Summer 2025 Internship Webinars, Environment for the Americas

  Dec 3, 2024 9:30 am9 views

  Environment for the Americas engages in racially and ethnically diverse early career professionals through internships in science communications, history, interpretation, and other natural resources fields. Six webinars on different topics will take place in December and January. Applications open in early December.

• The Right to a Healthy Environment, Part 1 - free webinar July 6

  Jul 1, 2022 9:45 am13 views

  This July, join the Environmental Law Institute, Delaware Law’s Global Environmental Rights Institute, Barry University’s Center for Earth Jurisprudence, the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER), the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice (CRSJ), and the ABA Center for Human Rights for a breaking news, three-part webinar series on the right to a healthy environment.

  The Right to a Healthy Environment, Part 1: The United Nations General Assembly’s Consideration of the Right to a Healthy Environment - 11:00-12:15 p.m. CDT July 6. This event is free and open to the public but you must register by July 5th.

• "Tips on Getting a Job With the Forest Service" Webinar

  Sep 15, 2015 3:30 pm38 views

  The US Forest Service is offering the webinar on Tuesday, October 6th at 9 am MST (10 am in Illinois). Registration is only available to the first 100 participants!

• UCSB Global Studies MA & PhD Info Sessions November 6 & 30, 2023

  Oct 9, 2023 3:45 pm2 views

  General Program Information
  MA and PhD Funding
  Application Tips
  Q&A w/ Current Students

• UN (United Nations) Millennium Fellowship (apply by March 31)

  Mar 4, 2022 2:00 pm9 views

  The UN Millennium Fellowship is a free worldwide leadership development program for undergraduate students, offered virtually from August–November 2022. Benefits include a certificate, networking with global leaders, leadership training and community social change.

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  Upcoming webinar event! "How to get a Job with the Forest Service" (See dates in post)

  Nov 6, 2017 4:15 pm45 views

• Urbana Park District Job Fair

  Mar 1, 2023 3:00 pm10 views

  PART TIME JOB FAIR - Urbana Park District

  Thursday, March 9, 2023

  5 to 6:30pm

  Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana IL

  https://www.urbanaparks.org/jobs/

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  U.S. Forest Service Student & Recent Graduate Hiring Event in Madison, WI

  Sep 26, 2016 9:15 am55 views

  The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a Student and Recent Graduate Hiring Event at the 2016 Society of American Foresters Convention, held November 2-6 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Over 140 Pathways Student Intern and Recent Graduate positions will be available at the event. Many of these positions are for foresters, forestry technicians, natural resource managers, or biological technicians. In addition, a few of the positions will be for fisheries and wildlife biologists, and GIS technicians.  On-site applications will be accepted at the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Convention in Madison, Wisconsin, from 2 p.m. to 7p.m. on November 2nd, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 3rd.

• Webinar: Building a Career in Sustainability - Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. CST

  Jan 25, 2021 2:45 pm17 views

• Webinar: Designing Resilient Transportation Networks with GIS, National Association of Environmental Professionals, November 16

  Oct 20, 2021 1:15 pm20 views

• Wilderness Search and Rescue Awareness 12-hour weekend course June 10-11 in Champaign, IL

  Apr 14, 2023 9:45 am13 views

  Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) Awareness is a 12-hour weekend course that provides the background of WSAR and focuses on the skills needed to be a successful searcher in the field.

• Wildland Fire Academy information session December 11

  Nov 27, 2024 2:15 pm5 views

  The Student Conservation Association Wildland Fire Academy is designed to diversify the U.S. Forest Service and increase its ability to confront the current wildfire crisis by creating a pipeline of trained wildfire professionals and fuels staff. Join us for our upcoming info session to learn more about this rewarding program and how you can be part of the solution. 

• World Rainforest Day Summit - online June 21 and 22 (free to attend)

  Jun 16, 2023 10:15 am25 views

  _{World Rainforest Day}

  We invite you to join a global movement for our future with healthy, standing forests on a thriving planet.

• Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs - virtual workshop July 25 - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

  May 17, 2023 10:00 am8 views

  This workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments. 

• Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs - virtual workshop May 8 - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

  May 2, 2023 11:45 am8 views

  This workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments. 

• Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative (Summer 2023)

  Oct 20, 2022 2:45 pm31 views

  If you are…

  An undergraduate student interested in conservation, nature, and the environment;

  Interested in internships in the environmental field;

  Keen to explore natural habitats and outdoor spaces in New England;

  Looking for a space to have discussions about diversity and inclusion as it pertains to the conservation and environmental fields;

  Excited to bring new ways of looking at, understanding, and protecting the earth’s resources;

  Eager to become a part of a community of like-minded peers from across the country —

  …you should consider applying!

  Deadline (January 10, 2023)