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7 ways to enjoy campus during spring break
Still in Madison this week? No need to envy your absent friends and co-workers. Take this opportunity to enjoy the very best of what UW has to offer – without the crowds!
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 Students receive fellowships to solve community problems
Six student projects, selected from nearly 20 submissions, will receive Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships to address community challenges, such as disease prevention and education, here and abroad.
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 Where do your clothes come from?
Clothing is an often-overlooked aspect of responsible consumption. In this video from the Sustainability Forum, Ralph Middlecamp, the executive director of Madison's St. Vincent de Paul Society, describes the clothing industry and its consequences.
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New Climate Knowledge Project groups starting
 Experience a unique form of environmental learning in climate change learning circles, where you can learn about climate change in an informal and supportive peer environment. Open to all members of the campus community, from any background and knowledge level. Sign up by April 6.
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Arboretum Walk: Transitions
April 5, 2015 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW Arboretum Visitor Center
The variable weather of early spring affects plant awakenings and animal behavior. Walk with a naturalist to search out the areas where changes are most visible.
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 Spring cleaning: Discard anything that doesn't spark joy
Marie Kondo, author of the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up says to declutter your home and life, you should toss (responsibly!) anything that doesn't bring joy. Getting rid of things can be hard, but tidying up has physical and mental health benefits.
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 Dye your Easter eggs – naturally
Red onion? Paprika? Blueberries? Get your favorite spring colors with natural food-based dyes.
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F.H. King garden interns – Madison, WI
F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture is hiring 10 to 15 garden interns to work in the F.H. King garden from May to October. Application deadline is April 12.
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FairShare CSA Coalition interns – Madison, WI
FairShare CSA Coalition is hiring interns for its summer internship program. Work includes cover crop research, Farmer Program evaluation and educational resource development. Application deadline is April 20.
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City of Newton energy efficiency community coordinator – Newton, IA
The city of Newton is hiring an energy efficiency community coordinator to supervise an energy rewards program and support outreach efforts. Application deadline is April 6.
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