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Community responds to proposed UW System cuts
Members of the UW community have responded strongly to news that Gov. Scott Walker's 2015-2017 budget, to be announced tonight, will include a $300 million cut to the UW System budget and a proposal to separate the system from the state. A selection of articles compiled by Office of Sustainability staff addresses the main issues being raised.
For more information, visit the university's list of recent media coverage at budget.wisc.edu.
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 Climate Quest Finale showcases innovative climate solutions
At the public Climate Quest Finale on January 30, five teams delivered compelling presentations with their visions of novel approaches to help society reduce or cope with climate change and its effects.
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Sustainability Forum registration now open
The 2015 Sustainability Forum, Rethinking Our Consumption: Beyond Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, will take a critical look at our consumption habits and their consequences. Registration for the February 26 event is free and open to the public.
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 MOOCs promote the Wisconsin Idea
A brief video introduces the six UW–Madison Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered this year, which examine human choices and the changing environment. Learn more about the courses and consider signing up for a campus discussion group.
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Madison Startup Fair
February 3, 2015 | 12-4 p.m. | Discovery Building
The 2015 Madison Startup Fair features successful startups from the Madison area. Anyone interested in technology and entrepreneurship can talk one-on-one with startup founders and employees about their experiences and find opportunities to get involved with internships and jobs, or by starting your own company!
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Student Organization Fair
February 4, 2015 | 5-8 p.m. | Kohl Center
The Student Organization Fair is an opportunity for students to learn about and connect with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that align with their interests. Attendance is free with a student ID. Be sure to look for one of the many sustainability student organizations that are in the Sustainability Council!
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 Most Americans say they back climate action
An overwhelming majority of the American public, including half of Republicans, support government action to curb global warming, according to a poll by The New York Times, Stanford University and the nonpartisan environmental research group Resources for the Future.
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 UW–Stout: Sustainability efforts pay off with less waste, more compost
In 2012, the university removed trash cans from all classrooms and meeting rooms. In place of trash cans, sets of three bins for recycling, compost and trash were placed in hallways and entrances to buildings.
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 Parody pokes fun at environmental absurdity of K-Cups
Keurig's single-serving K-Cup coffee pods have created a monster of an environmental mess, according to Mike Hachey, the CEO of the video production company responsible for the parody.
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Office of Sustainability student leader – Madison, WI
The UW–Madison Office of Sustainability is seeking its next student leader and student programs coordinator. This role guides the creation and implementation of programming that engages the creativity and energy of students on campus. Application deadline is February 13.
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Aldo Leopold Nature Center internships – Monona, WI
The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is hiring a special events management intern to aid in planning, research and solicitation, and a nonprofit communications/marketing intern to aid in social media, event coordination and outreach. Application deadline is not listed.
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Wisconsin Open Education Community Fellowship – Madison, WI
The Wisconsin Education Community Fellowship will support undergraduate student projects aimed at public engagement in the student's own Wisconsin community. The fellowship is intended to be complementary to UW–Madison's Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Early application deadline is March 12 and final application deadline is March 26.
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Central College coordinator of sustainability education – Pella, IA
Central College is hiring a coordinator of sustainability education to manage sustainability education initiatives across the campus. Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Global Health Symposium call for abstracts
The Global Health Institute is seeking abstracts for the 2015 Global Health Symposium to be held April 8. Presentations from areas across campus are encouraged. Submission deadline is February 16 at 5 p.m.
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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Green Masters Program
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council is accepting applications for its Green Masters Program, which aims to recognize Wisconsin business for their sustainability efforts. Application deadline is not listed.
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Field Museum community environmental engagement coordinator – Chicago, IL
The Field Museum is hiring a community environmental engagement coordinator to manage local environmental engagement efforts that advance the quality of life on Chicago's South Side through community-based sustainability efforts. Application deadline is not listed.
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North Carolina State University professor in sustainable and resilient infrastructure – Raleigh, NC
North Carolina State University is hiring an assistant/associate/full professor in sustainable and resilient infrastructure to conduct research and instruct students in related areas. Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships
Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships support undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional staff. Students receive $3,000 and faculty receive $500 to offset research costs. Application deadline is February 16.
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UW System sophomore research fellowships
The UW System is funding sophomore research fellowships for undergraduate research done with UW–Madison faculty/instructional staff. Student researchers receive $2,500 and faculty receive $500 to offset research costs. Application deadline is March 9.
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