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Housing sustainability takes move-out success to a national stage
A team from University Housing and the Office of Sustainability is part of a panel showcasing their efforts to improve waste diversion and student engagement during residence hall move-out. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education annual conference runs through tomorrow in Baltimore, Maryland.
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 Rare bees find refuge at Arboretum
The UW Arboretum still has wild populations of the rusty-patched bumblebee, which is currently under consideration for endangered species status.
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 UW–Madison encourages civic engagement
As part of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, UW–Madison has committed to improving democratic engagement, increasing student voter participation rates and graduating students with a lifelong commitment to being informed and active citizens.
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Doing Well by Doing Good
October 18, 2016 | 6:30 p.m. | Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
This free event will include a reaction panel and conversation among Wisconsin leaders focusing on themes including economic development, energy security, affordable housing and the role of universities as sustainability hubs.
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 EPA reviews Wisconsin environmental authority
Regulators from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are in Madison this week conducting a probe to determine whether the federal government should take the extreme step of revoking Wisconsin's authority for enforcing federal water pollution laws.
heat waves hit urban areas hardest
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 World's largest carbon capture plant to open soon
A new carbon capture and storage system, nearing its debut in Texas, may offer a lifeline for fossil fuel plants while keeping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
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Farm to school volunteers – Madison, WI
REAP Food Group is seeking volunteers for a variety of farm to school programs including nutrition education and cooking instruction. Volunteer orientation is October 12.
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Sustainable farming intern – Plymouth, WI
Old Plank Farm is seeking two interns for summer 2017 to assist with duties at an organic vegetable farm, including planting, weeding, packing for CSA, farm events and more. Application deadline is not listed.
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Communications/development assistant – Madison, WI
The Lussier Community Education Center seeks a half-time assistant to build awareness of center programs, fund-raise and communicate impact of its grassroots community organizing efforts. Application deadline is October 19.
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Environmental water analyst – Remote
Black & Veatch Management Consulting is seeking a water analyst to gather and analyze data in support of a variety of projects. Application deadline is not listed.
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Assistant professor of environmental justice – Houghton, MI
Michigan Technological University is seeking a scholar specializing in environmental and/or energy justice to join an interdisciplinary social sciences faculty as an assistant professor. Application deadline is November 15.
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Sustainability and life cycle analyst – Lexington, MA
Eastern Research Group is seeking an environmental sustainability and life cycle assessment (LCA) analyst to assess environmental outcomes associated with products and systems and identify preferred products, processes and policies. Application deadline is not listed.
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Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment
The Provost’s Office is soliciting outreach, translational and community-based research and public engagement proposals that advance the Wisconsin Idea from UW–Madison faculty, staff and students. Application deadline is December 5.
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