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Badger Bioneers: Connections. Intersections.
This one-of-a-kind, full-day gathering brings together sustainability thinkers and leaders from our community with a focus on developing new skills and inspiring action. Register by October 1 to save $50!
Anne Reynolds, of the UW Center for Cooperatives, will be honored at the conference as a 2016 Badger Bioneer.
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Climate change creates new ecological neighbors
Researchers are seeing that climate change is starting to reshuffle species communities, from the grasslands of Argentina to ice-free areas of Greenland.
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UW–Madison institute named national Poverty Research Center
The national recognition comes as the Institute for Research on Poverty marks its 50th year of examining causes of poverty and inequality in the United States and approaches to reduce them.
Related: Former IRP director Timothy Smeeding will speak Oct. 5 about economic advantage and child mobility across generations.
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Sustain-a-bash
September 30, 2016 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gordon Lawn
The third annual Sustain-a-bash highlights how to live well and get involved in sustainability on campus and will feature bike-powered milkshakes, a giant inflated globe and free vegetables.
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Milwaukee launches pilot composting program
The City of Milwaukee is testing the feasibility of curbside organics collection with a 12-month limited pilot program for a small additional fee.
heat waves hit urban areas hardest
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Fair play in childs' play
Too often quality child care is available only to those families that can afford it. A year-old center in Madison, The Playing Field, is experimenting with a new model to change that.
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Education intern – Monona, WI
The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is seeking an intern to assist naturalists and students in their home school program. Application deadline is not listed.
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Marketing and communication intern – Madison, WI
RePower Madison is looking for a intern to assist with a range of marketing and communication tasks associated with advancing a clean energy campaign. Application deadline is October 10.
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Market breakfast coordinator – Madison, WI
The Dane County Farmers' Market is hiring a coordinator for the "Taste of the Market" breakfast held during the winter market, including arranging guest chefs, coordinating menus and managing staff and volunteers. Application deadline is October 12.
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Community outreach member – Cloquet, MN
Conservation Corp Minnesota is seeking a corpsmember to conduct community outreach, coordinate local events, blog about community initiatives and provide programming to connect people and communities to nature. Application deadline is October 14.
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Pollution prevention specialist – Madison, WI
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is seeking a specialist to work on pollution prevention and source reduction initiatives and manage a variety of waste-related and education activities. Application deadline is October 9.
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Energy senior project manager – Madison, WI
CB&I is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to support Focus on Energy, directing program operations to meet program-specific energy savings, customer satisfaction and market transformation goals. Application deadline is October 12.
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