Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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• USDA Forest Service Recruiter Visit - September 25, 2023

  Sep 19, 2023 11:30 am13 views

  Learn about internship and recent graduate opportunities with fall application timelines.

• Career Information Session - USDA Forest Service - March 27

  Mar 7, 2023 4:15 pm12 views

  Jesse McDicken with the USDA Forest Service returns to campus to discuss hiring for student internships and recent grad positions.

• Job Fair - American Fisheries Society Student Subunit of UIUC - March 1

  Feb 24, 2023 1:45 pm4 views

  The UIUC AFS student subunit will be hosting a job fair event in which participating UIUC faculty and graduate students will present their current research programs and upcoming undergraduate job/internship openings.

• Illinois Global Institute Career Day - March 3

  Feb 13, 2023 1:00 pm3 views

  Current students and recent alumni are invited to a career diversity day focusing on using foreign language, area studies, and thematic studies in the job market. Come and join us for this in-person event to learn how to identify and better communicate your skills, hear professors, professionals, and practitioners discuss their current positions and paths from graduate study to employment, connect with alumni through informational interviews, and engage with peers, colleagues, alumni, and staff at the networking reception!

• Davey Resource Group Career Information Session February 14

  Feb 12, 2023 11:15 am8 views

  Join us to learn about job opportunities (full time, summer jobs, internships, job shadowing and ride-alongs) at Davey Resource Group with a focus on the Consulting Utility Forester position.

• V3 Companies Information Session February 22

  Feb 8, 2023 1:00 pm13 views

  V3 Companies representatives with their Ecological Restoration group will discuss full-time and summer job opportunities. The target audience is individuals who are interested in Forestry, Natural Resources, or Ecological Restoration. V3 Companies is located in Woodridge, IL, but also have an office in Villa Park, IL. 

• Sustainability Career Panel February 15

  Feb 7, 2023 2:15 pm33 views

  Join us for a sustainability career panel featuring leaders from the Illinois EPA, Urbana Park District, Illinois Environmental Council, Prairie Rivers Network, Sola Gratia Farm, and more!

• iSEE Congress 2023: Addressing Crises of Planetary Scale, April 12-13 at the Illini Union (free registration)

  Feb 6, 2023 1:00 pm2 views

  The 2023 iSEE Congress will address the challenges associated with globally interconnected systems — and the need for partnerships and coordination to tackle planetary-scale challenges including infectious disease emergence, biodiversity loss, and climate change.

• Networking Opportunity for Current Undergraduates with Illinois Alumni

  Dec 8, 2022 10:45 am5 views

  The Illinois Leadership Center will be hosting its annual Imprint I-Program on February 25, 2023. Registration closes January 31, 2023.

• Making a Splash for (Freshwater) Conservation: The Global Center for Species Survival at Indianapolis Zoo

  Nov 22, 2022 9:45 am4 views

  This seminar will take place at 4 p.m. November 29, 2022. Hybrid viewing options available.

• iSEE's Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) (Deadline: 10/31/22)

  Oct 24, 2022 1:30 pm18 views

  This program designed to prepare Illinois undergraduates for leadership roles in the sustainability field. In the Spring 2023 program, participants will learn about policy-making at the local and state levels, develop real-world environmental policies, and present proposals to legislators and decision-makers.

• Explore Gies College of Business - Saturday, October 22

  Oct 17, 2022 11:45 am1 views

  This Open House event is for students considering graduate school and will offer a glimpse into the experiences and resources Gies has to offer. It is also open to incoming undergraduate students as well. 

• The Institute by LeaderShape

  Oct 14, 2022 12:45 pm0 views

  The Institute™ by LeaderShape® is a nationally recognized four-day, three-night leadership retreatheld for Illinois undergraduate students that will take place January 10-13, 2023, at the Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello, IL. The online application opened on Monday, September 26 and closes Monday, October 24.

• The Peace Corps and the State Department: Great Career Moves event October 7

  Sep 29, 2022 3:45 pm43 views

  2 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 in Coble Hall, Room 306 (801 S. Wright St., Champaign)

• Tree Identification Walk at Allerton Park June 24

  May 23, 2022 11:45 am9 views

  Allerton Park is in Monticello, IL about 20 miles west of campus.

• Forestry Spring Webinar Series, University of Illinois Extension

  Feb 17, 2022 5:00 pm51 views

  The Extension Forestry Spring Webinar Series includes a different weekly presentation each Wednesday at 2pm Central, starting on March 30, running through May 25.  You can choose to sign up for any or all of them!  Virtual sessions are 1-hour in length, open to the public, and free to attend. Online registration is required.

  Presenters include NRES faculty and staff.

• SSLC Sustainability Research Symposium TUESDAY, OCT. 26 , 5-8 p.m.

  Oct 15, 2021 1:45 pm20 views

• SSLC’s Tuesday Talks at Bevier Cafe Tuesday, October 12

  Oct 8, 2021 3:30 pm20 views

• Green Quad Day - Tuesday, October 12

  Oct 7, 2021 3:00 pm65 views

  Part of the Student Sustainability Summit

• From Home to Biome: The Myriad of Plant Relationships on October 15

  Oct 7, 2021 1:00 pm14 views

  free symposium, in-person or virtual attendance

• We CU Community Engaged Scholars Info. Session Sept. 8

  Sep 7, 2021 1:30 pm2 views

  We CU offers training, support, service opportunities with community partners, a chance to connect with like-minded peers and university recognition for your service.

• Opportunities in the Peace Corps - virtual meeting Sept. 9

  Sep 3, 2021 4:30 pm10 views

• Reimagine Our Future Undergraduate Sustainability Competition - register by Sept. 20

  Aug 19, 2021 2:45 pm4 views

  Guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Your idea could be worth $2000 and have an impact on the future.

• Janelle Joseph Prize for Environmental Writing (submissions due Sept. 30)

  Aug 19, 2021 2:00 pm24 views

• Research Park Block Party September 2

  Aug 17, 2021 4:00 pm19 views

  The Block Party event is meant to give students an opportunity to network and learn more about Research Park and its year-round internship opportunities.

• Illinois Part-Time Job Fair - Fall 2021

  Aug 11, 2021 11:30 am76 views

  Tuesday, September 14 from 12-3 p.m. in Illini Union Rooms A, B, C

• Seventh Annual BeeBlitz Saturday, June 26

  Jun 22, 2021 10:15 am2 views

  Participate at home or visit the Pollinatarium on campus.

• Secrets of a Recruiter: Job Search Strategies to Get that Interview! (May 25)

  May 24, 2021 2:45 pm28 views

• Careers in Sustainability Panel Discussion (virtual) Friday, April 9

  Mar 25, 2021 5:45 pm18 views

• Careers in Sustainability Panel Discussion Recording

  Mar 25, 2021 5:45 pm5 views

• Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference April 27-28, 2021 (virtual)

  Mar 3, 2021 4:30 pm38 views

  Registration is free for students.

• 3 Day Immersive Virtual Entrepreneurship Experience Focused on Social and Environmental Impact

  Oct 12, 2020 12:00 pm15 views

• 2020 Professional Responsibility Strategy Competition - "energy transition" focus

  Sep 15, 2020 1:15 pm27 views

• Peace Corps Virtual Information Sessions - September 23 & 24

  Sep 10, 2020 8:00 am26 views

• Luce Scholars Program Information Sessions August 27 & 28

  Aug 19, 2020 1:30 pm12 views

  The Luce is a one-year internship in your field after graduation in Asia or Southeast-Asia, and it is designed specifically for students and recent alumni who are U.S. citizens and who have spent less than 18 weeks in Asia since graduating from high school.

• Conservation Warden Career Information Session 02/12/2020

  Jan 30, 2020 2:15 pm35 views

• Research Park Employer Panel - October 29

  Oct 25, 2019 2:00 pm7 views

  Learn about companies located in the Research Park on campus, the types of jobs panel members have, and how to find and apply for positions on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the ACES Library Heritage Room. More information at https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/events/314806/share_preview

• GIS Day - November 12

  Oct 25, 2019 1:45 pm10 views

  GIS Day is set for Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in the Illini Union Rooms B & C.  Various events will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be a panel discussion about career and internship opportunities from 1:00-1:50 p.m.  See http://gisday.illinois.edu/ for a complete schedule.

• Peace Corps Information Session - November 12

  Oct 25, 2019 1:45 pm4 views

  The campus recruiter for Peace Corps, Sydney Lazarus, will provide an information session about opportunities in the Environmental Sector of the Peace Corps on Tuesday, November 12 from 4-5 p.m. in W-121 Turner Hall.  E-mail peacecorps@illinois.edu with any questions.

• Part-Time Job Fair on campus 9/4

  Aug 29, 2018 4:45 pm20 views

  The Career Center is hosting

  Part-Time Job Fair
  September 4, 2018
  10 am - 2 pm
  Illini Union, Room B

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  703 Jobs! Davey Tree Expert Co. on campus tomorrow!

  Apr 17, 2018 10:15 am50 views

  What: The Davey Tree Expert Co. is recruiting NRES/ACES students!

  When: April 18, 2018 (9 am - 1 pm)

  Where: South of ACES Library & Turner Hall (room N-527)

• Career Talk This Friday at 6:00 pm at University YMCA

  Feb 20, 2018 12:15 pm40 views

  Attend to learn about career paths in prairie and wetland restoration.

• Info Session: Vulcan Materials Company Tuesday 6-8

  Oct 6, 2017 10:45 am30 views

  Vulcan Materials Company, where an alum currently works, is hosting an information session Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 209 o fthe Illini Union. They will be holding interviews on Wednesday.

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  Internship Night March 13th

  Mar 2, 2017 10:45 am30 views

  The Wildlife Society is hosting their annual internship night 6:30 to 8:30 pm on March 13th in W-121 Turner Hall.

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  TODAY: Job & Internship Search Tools for NRES Students

  Feb 8, 2017 9:00 am23 views

  Job & Internship Search Tools for NRES Students
  5:30-7:00 pm
  W-109 Turner Hall

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  Pre-Law Panel Monday

  Nov 3, 2016 9:00 am22 views

  Anyone interested in a career in law is invited to this pre-law panel hosted by the History Department and Prof. Rabin’s Career Planning for History Majors course.

  Monday, Nov. 7 3-4:30 pm 223 Greg Hall

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  Working with Animals Panel Friday, November 4 at noon

  Nov 1, 2016 2:30 pm22 views

  Career Center Pizza and Professionals Lunch Series presents

  Working with Animals

  Friday, November 4th

  12:00-1:00 pm

  The Career Center Interview Suite (Room 213)

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  Graduate & Professional School Fair is Tomorrow!

  Oct 18, 2016 10:00 am2 views

  Wednesday, October 19, 2016
  Noon-4:00 pm
  Illini Union, Rooms A, B, & C

  Speak with universities from across the country about graduate and professional school programs, including health profession programs!

  Get a sneak peek at schools who are attending the fair: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/GNP_School_Listing_Book_2.pdf

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  Career Fairs This Fall

  Aug 2, 2016 5:00 pm32 views
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  Job & Internship Search Tools for NRES Students

  Feb 11, 2016 6:00 pm38 views

  Jean Drasgow, Director of ACES Career Services, will provide information on how to find positions related to your career goals, understand the importance of networking, and learn about LinkedIn and its role in your career.

  Tuesday, February 16

  5:00-6:30 pm

  W-109 Turner Hall