#OccupyBrandeis
April 23rd, 2012
Come join us for Occupy Brandeis: The Great Teach-In on the Great Lawn
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
10am-8pm
The teach-in is an opportunity to hear from many exceptional activists–student, faculty, and others. Speakers include Brandeis Professors and President Fred Lawrence!
(rain location: Shapiro Campus Center Atrium)
26th Semi-Annual Environmental Internship Symposium
April 18th, 2012
Wed,May 2 (study day)
6:30-8:30pm
Heller School for Social Policy, Brandeis University
Room G-3
Refreshments served!
With presentations by student interns:
Liza Ansher & Meda Kisivuli: Boston Public Health Commission
Ben Rifkin: Mass Audubon Society Research
ShuMay Williams & Jennifer Mandelbaum: Healthy Waltham
Jordan Snyder: Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology Invertebrate department and Professor Eric Olsen
Madeline Barr,Jenny Cheng & Jianfei Zhu:
MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Stephanie Anderson: Roots & Shoots
Christopher Freeman & Nicole Litvak: James Carr LEED Architect
Alexandra DeDenko & Micol Zorzato: EPA New England, Toxics
Hannah Wellish: Stonehurst
Molly Lortie: WATCH
Patrick (P.J.) Donworth: Waltham City Council and Dept of Conservation Recreation
Ariana Berlin: Canfei Nesharim
WATCH Out! Run and Walk — Sunday, April 22nd
April 6th, 2012
When? Sunday, April 22nd 10-11am (meet at the great lawn to start the run)
Why? To raise funds for the Waltham Alliance To Create Housing Emergency Funds Assistance Program to help provide emergency grants for low-income residents in need housing.
Interested? $10 to register (includes a free wristband, free snacks and motivation along the way!). Buy tickets at: SCC box office: open Monday-Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm, or by calling 781-736-3400
Buy your ticket at the SCC box office today!
Green Ideas for Brandeis: April 2012
April 4th, 2012
This year Give + Go collection will begin on May 2 and will run through senior move-out. Bins will be located in every quad. Help make Give + Go a success by volunteering! Besides contributing to a great cause, student volunteers will earn great incentives, such as housing, free meals, and a free shirt. If interested in volunteering please sign up here.
Though Energize Brandeis Month has passed, please continue to save energy through simple actions like turning off lights when you leave the room, using heaters/air conditioners smartly, and unplugging electronics and chargers when not in use.
The Earth Day 2012 slogan is “Mobilize the Earth.” The goal is to bring together people of all different nationalities to promote greater sustainability for the future. Earth Day isn’t only about eating free food and partying; it’s about raising awareness for the environment and raising our collective voices in support of Mother Earth.
Brandeis’ 2012 Earth Day celebration on campus will offer a preview of Green Events, so keep an eye out for further information at the festivities.
EARTHNOTES March 19, 2012
March 19th, 2012
This Issue:
* Sierra Club Beyond Oil Opportunities Webinar – Mon, March 19
* Student Conservation Association on Campus – Tues, March 20
* Paid Clean Energy Summer Internships – Apply by March 22
* NOT MY LIFE: Documentary on Child Trafficking -March 26
* Focus the Nation: ReCharge Applications
* And Lots More Summer Internships & Jobs in the Internship and Job Corner!
Sierra Club Beyond Oil Student Leadership: Webinar Monday, March 19th, 8:00 PMFrom the organization: “Please join us for a Beyond Oil, Campus Edition webinar on Monday, March 19th at 8:00 PM EST to learn more about the Beyond Oil Campaign, the tactics it uses to help America kick its addiction to oil and how you can use those strategies on your campus! For more information and to RSVP for the upcoming Webinar, contact Jessica Eckdish, jessica.eckdish@sierraclub.org. “
Student Conservation Association (SCA) and affiliated groups: Office Hours
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 1:00- 4:00, at Hiatt Apply by March 20!
Practice your networking and meet one-on-one with a professional during next week’s Hiatt Office Hours. Join Ms. Beth McCarthy, SCA’s Northeast Recruiter, will be conducting Office Hours, one-on-one informational interviews, in advance of the March 20 application deadline. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about summer internships or a one year service assignment in conversation with SCA or any of its affiliated government agencies, like National Park Service, theNational Forest Service, US Fish, or the Wildlife Service.This also is an excellent opportunity to learn about careers in conservation or in environmental service in general as well. Register: Contact Caroline O’Shea at oshea@brandeis.edu to register OR log in directly to B.hired via this link, https://brandeisu-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=350a9e5ee0316efcee024a152c728d04&s=event&ss=ws
NOT MY LIFE: Documentary on child trafficking worldwide, Monday March 26th 7:45 PM, Olin-Sang 101
The Gender and International Development Initiatives (GaIDI) and the Brandeis University Women’s Studies Research Center (WSRC) invite you to a screening of the powerful documentary on the pandemic of child trafficking worldwide. Filmed on five continents, NOT MY LIFE, directed and produced by Oscar nominee Robert Bilheimer, “probes the dark, hidden, and often unspeakable realities of human trafficking and modern-day slavery— multi-billion dollar global industries that earn their profits, as the film’s narration says, ‘on the backs and in the bed of our planet’s youth.’” A wrenching exposé of the reality of one of the worst forms of human rights abuse and its most vulnerable victims, millions of children across the globe. See attached flyer.
*** Internship and Job Corner ****
We have a long list of outstanding internships available for the right students for full course credit when accompanied by the ENVS89a seminar (offered every semester and summer along with your internship experience, and you present your work at the Environmental Internship Symposium!) Just contact me goldin@brandeis.edu . For a snapshot of the many opportunities available and information about the internship course, see the ENVS website at http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/environmental/internship/index.html Appropriate positions can meet internship requirements for HSSP, IGS and others programs.
NOFA-NH, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire, is looking to hire an intern wo work on a project creating the first draft of a fundraising campaign for NOFA-NH to hire an Executive Director. The campaign needs to raise approximately $200,000 over the course of one year. Duties of the position include researching grants, developing a plan for locating major gifts, volunteer time/coordination, and documentation. For more info see http://www.nofanh.org. Please contact Prof G if interested.
First Root Farm
From the organization: “First Root Farm is small, diversified vegetable farm, growing on 2 acres of historic farmland in Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, MA. We are looking for motivated people, enthusiastic about sustainable farming and community building, to join our farm team this summer. Responsibilities: assisting the farmers in all aspects of vegetable production, including greenhouse management, field seeding and transplanting, harvest and post-harvest handling, weeding and cultivation, tillage and field preparation, CSA distribution and management, and interacting with the public, including CSA members and volunteers. For more information, visit www.firstrootfarm.com or email us: firstrootfarm@gmail.com.”
Citizen Schools
Massachusetts Fair Share
EARTNOTES March 5, 2012
March 14th, 2012
EARTNOTES March 5, 2012
This Issue:
* EFS JBS Application Deadline – March 16
* Sierra Club Beyond Oil Opportunities- March 19
* Focus the Nation: ReCharge Applications
* A Wealth of Opportunities in the Internship and Job Corner!
Environmental Field Semester JBS
Deadline: March 16
The deadline for the summer and fall JBS programs is noon on March 16!
There is still time to apply.
Fall 2012, 20 credits
Professor Brian Donahue, Adjunct Faculty Michael Harrity, Hannah
Ramer, and Emily Silver
The program also fulfills many major and minor requirements:
—BIOL 32aj meets the Environmental Studies requirement for the
Natural Sciences Group elective
—ENVS 100ej meets the GIS requirement for the Environmental Studies major
—AMST 104bj meets the Environmental Studies requirement for the
Social Sciences/Humanities Group elective
—AMST 104bj meets the Social Justice Social Policy elective requirement
—AMST 104bj meets the History requirement for the Post-1800 History period
—SN School of Science Distribution Requirement will be met
—SS School of Social Science Distribution Requirement will be met
To learn more contact Alyssa Grinberg (agrin@brandeis.edu) or visit
JBS on the web www.brandeis.edu/jbs
Sierra Club Beyond Oil Student Leadership
From the organization: “Please join us for a Beyond Oil, Campus Edition webinar on Monday, March 19th at 8:00 PM EST to learn more about the Beyond Oil Campaign, the tactics it uses to help America kick its addiction to oil and how you can use those strategies on your campus! For more information and to RSVP for the upcoming Webinar, contact Jessica Eckdish, jessica.eckdish@sierraclub.org. ”
Focus the Nation: ReCharge Retreat
Applications for 2012’s ReCharge! Retreat are now open. Application deadline is April 1st, 2012. Retreat is scheduled for August 12-18, 2012. Focus the Nation selects twenty students, five from each Quadrant, who show passion, dedication, and drive to accelerate the transition to clean energy. The one week retreat includes a balance of intellectual rigor, collaborative practices, reflection and physical activity as it applies to building our clean energy future. APPLY TODAY for your chance to be a part of this life changing opportunity!
Brandeis Sustainable Energy Program
March 13th, 2012
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The new Brandeis Sustainable Energy Program marks the next step in improving energy consumption on campus. Several buildings will undergo upgrades in heating and cooling systems, lighting retrofits, and other energy related inefficiencies. These improvements are projected to reduce annual utility costs by $540,000 and reduce carbon emissions equal to taking 316 cars off the road! The upgrades will take place over the next 16 months with a budget of $5 million. Buildings include many in the Science complex, Bernstein-Marcus Administration Building, Kutz Hall, Sherman Student Center, Slosberg, among others. This program jumpstarts Brandeis’ effort to reduce campus-wide energy consumption and fullfill goals in the Climate Action Plan with plans for additional improvements in the future.
March is Energize Brandeis Month. Brandeis Eco-Reps encourage all members of the Brandeis community to reduce energy consumption through simple actions like turning off lights, controlling heating, unplugging vampires (chargers and electronics that suck energy even when not in use), and using cold wash settings on washers. The goal of Energize Brandeis Month is to see a real change in energy use across campus.
Brandeis will be competing against other colleges in the 2012 Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN). The Building Dashboard will monitor energy consumption in the Shapiro Campus Center, Village Residence Hall, and Massell Quad and will calculate energy reduction during CCN. Other buildings will have challenges and prizes to encourage reduction. Ending in Earth Hour on March 31 where as a symbolic measure of all the energy saved the whole month full buildings will turn off lights together.
 Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that one person’s actions can make a marked difference in energy reduction. Consider this statistic from theEPA: if every household in the U.S. replaced 5 light bulbs with ENERGY STAR bulbs, we would prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions from nearly 10 million cars.
Think about it like this: you might not save much energy by turning off your lights one time, but imagine if you turned your lights off every time they weren’t in use for a year? What if every person in your neighborhood turned off their lights for five years or every person in your state? The individual is an important part of the equation because each person contributes to the collective impact. Ask yourself, what can I do in my own life to save energy? You don’t have to lobby for the environment or plead with your city to use solar energy. You can reduce energy consumption with small changes to your daily life.
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A Night Out with Toxics-Free Nails
March 9th, 2012
With the help of a community grant from the Toxics Use Reduction Institute, the Norfolk County 7 Public Health Coalition is hosting an educational workshop for salon owners, employees and the public to learn how to improve air quality and public health.
Where: Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Road, Dedham, MA 02026
Please join us. Register now.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Network, pick up gift bags and view exhibits
7:30 to 9 p.m. – Presentations from the Boston Public Health Commission, Brandeis University, raffle and more
- Learn about the health effects of the so-called “toxic-trio” of formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate.
- Learn what can be done to improve the health of employees and customers.
- Students from Brandeis University will present results from an air quality study of 20 Boston nail salons from the Environmental Health and Justice Program.
The first 75 attendees will receive canvas gift bags full of safer products such as nail polish, nail polish remover, foot scrubs and more.
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. The event is free but space is limited so please register at the link below to reserve your seat.
February 22nd Earthnotes
February 28th, 2012
This Issue:
* Focus the Nation: ReCharge Applications
* Climate Media Fellowship: Call for Applications
* Brandeis Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Information
* A Wealth of Opportunities in the Internship and Job Corner!
Applications for 2012’s ReCharge! Retreat are now open. Application deadline is April 1st, 2012. Retreat is scheduled for August 12-18, 2012. Focus the Nation selects twenty students, five from each Quadrant, who show passion, dedication, and drive to accelerate the transition to clean energy. The one week retreat includes a balance of intellectual rigor, collaborative practices, reflection and physical activity as it applies to building our clean energy future. APPLY TODAY for your chance to be a part of this life changing opportunity!
Call for Applications – Climate Media Fellowship 2012
Interested in Teaching Post Graduation? Check out the Brandeis MAT!
The Brandeis Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers students the opportunity to prepare to teach in public elementary schools, Jewish day schools (the DeLeT program), or in middle and high schools in multiple fields including English, history, physics, biology, chemistry, and Tanakh. Our small, personalized program stresses inquiry and social justice. Generous scholarship support is available, including scholarships dedicated solely to Brandeis graduates. Our graduates regularly secure good teaching jobs, and make a difference in the work they do. For other information, and to register, students may go to: http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/education/news/index.html Visit our website: http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/mat/.
*** Internship and Job Corner ****
We have a long list of outstanding internships available for the right students for full course credit when accompanied by the ENVS89a seminar (offered every semester and summer along with your internship experience, and you present your work at the Environmental Internship Symposium!) Just contact me goldin@brandeis.edu . For a snapshot of the many opportunities available and information about the internship course, see the ENVS website at http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/environmental/internship/index.html Appropriate positions can meet internship requirements for HSSP, IGS and others programs.
South Boston Youth “Green Team” Coordinator Job
The South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (SBNDC), the South Boston Community Health Center (SBCHC), and South Boston Grows (SBG) have teamed up to provide youth with summer jobs that will teach youth in the South Boston community about taking care of the environment, eating healthy, and leading more sustainable lives. We are looking for a responsible supervisor to organize sustainable urban gardening programs in different areas of South Boston. This intern will supervise youth and serve as a resource to the partner organizations. With supervision from the SBNDC Executive Director and the SBG President, the intern will be responsible for the supervision of as few as 4 and as many as 15 teen summer employees, community outreach, budgeting and planning for the planting of flowers around street trees and in up to 3 vegetable gardens in South Boston. The candidate will organize planting, clean-up, maintenance, and other necessary responsibilities to ensure the planting, gardening and overall program runs smoothly. The Summer intern is expected to work 40 hours per week for July and August and part-time work is available starting earlier for a stipend, class credit or in exchange for fresh and local produce. Please send cover letter and resume to: Phoebe Flemming at southbostongrows@gmail.com. See attached flyer for more information.
Woolman Semester Community Internships
Recommended by Brandeis 2011 Graduate Cece Watkins! From the Woolman Internship; ” If you sing while washing dishes, laugh when splattered with mud in the garden, or tell jokes while hiking in the rain, this might be the perfect place for you. We’re now accepting applications for the dynamic and exciting Community Internship program. This program is for people who love to work and love to play, who want to learn as well as to teach, who are self-motivated, community-minded, reliable, and who take their responsibilities seriously. A positive attitude and healthy work-ethic are a must. The Community Internship is a year-long experience of living, working, growing, and learning as part of the Woolman educational community. Interns are fully integrated into the life, work, and play of the Woolman community, and gain valuable knowledge and experience by taking responsibility for important aspects of its functioning. Dates: Aug 2012 – Aug 2013. Apply by March 1st. Learn More about the Community Internship at: http://woolman.org/employment/community-internship or http://semester.woolman.org/
Waltham Fields Community Farm, Assistant Educator Job
Waltham Fields Community Farm is hiring! Available for recent graduates or otherwise. See job listing at:http://communityfarms.org/index.php/about/job-opportunities/ Waltham Fields also has internship opportunities (for academic credit) over the summer and for fall. If you are interested, please contact me: goldin@brandes.edu.
Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing
From Green Corps: “In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups. For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org. You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment. We’re looking for 35 college graduates who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul. If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application. Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2012 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate. For more information, visithttp://www.greencorps.org or contact Aaron Myran, Green Corps Field Recruitment Director, at aaron@greencorps.org or 617-747-4302. ”
National Wildlife Fund
NWF is hiring a Southeast Campus Field Coordinator to support climate leadership and sustainability among colleges and universities in the Southeast. From NWF: “This person will work with campus leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emission, advance sustainability goals, develop green jobs training programs at community colleges, and engage college students in climate and sustainability issues at all levels. It is a great leadership opportunity for someone who has a passion for sustainability and climate and energy issues. More details are available at the application website” here!
Corporate Accountability International Jobs
From the organization: “This spring and summer ten students or recent grads will recruit people to support the campaign to protect children’s health from predatory fast food marketing and retire Ronald McDonald, persuade businesses, campuses and elected officials to cut spending on bottled water, and work side-by-side with experienced organizers to protect people and the environment from corporate abuse. Internships are available for Spring or Summer 2012 in the following areas: Campaign Organizing (on each of our three campaigns); Non-Profit Administration; Development and Membership Outreach; Research; Finance and Accounting; Online Organizing; Communications; Media Relations.Are you ready to apply? Get the details at www.StopCorporateAbuse.org/jobs and apply soon – interviews are happening now.”
Climate Summer Opportunity:
From Climate Summer: “Learn community organizing, Become a stronger leader! Spend your summer on a bike, traveling across Louisiana and Texas! Learn from and connect with community leaders! Inspire others to take action to live their values more deeply! Highlight what communities are doing to move beyond fossil fuels through the press, blogging, and our new Digital Movement Map! Highlight the harms of the the fossil fuel industry in environmental justice communities and communities hit by oil spills, hurricanes, and wildfires! Bike to ExxonMobil’s headquarters and ask them to join the movement for a better future! Applications available at http://www.climatesummer.net/get-involved/apply/ FMI see: climatesummer.net and rideforthefuture.org Riders may apply for programs in two regions, or only apply for one program. The programs are open to all young adults ages 18-25. You do not need to be attending/have attended college to apply. Older applicants who are currently full-time students will be considered. We encourage you to apply early, as the program will be filled as soon as we admit a sufficient number of diverse and qualified applicants. Food and housing are provided to all participants, and limited funds are available to help those who require further financial assistance in order to ride.”
Sierra Club Environmental Apprenticeship Program
From Sierra ClubThe Apprenticeship Program is designed for resourceful, conscientious and motivated individuals interested in legislation, media and community outreach as a means of promoting green initiatives. The Apprenticeship is a paid, six month staff position based in one of the Sierra Club’s offices. Apprentices will be exposed to a variety of work experiences including but not limited to grassroots organizing, administrative policy advocacy and public communications while being trained and guided by a team of experienced Sierra Club staff. The Program is a wonderful stepping stone for a recent college graduate.” http://www.sierraclub.org/careers/apprenticeship/default.aspx
Middlesex Conservation District
The Middlesex Conservation District is seeking a Program Coordinator “to organize a Middlesex County Local Work Group to identify the highest priority conservation issues and needs in the County. These are identified by local stakeholders and as expressed by all interested parties through public forums. This is a part time, contracted position for $20/hour for up to 150 hours from February through September, 2012. Position requires a home office, a valid driver’s license and a working motor vehicle for use during performance of duties. Variable driving hours. Mileage reimbursement. Major roles include: .Candidates should have significant experience in the field of public outreach, skill in planning/coordinating events, ability to produce work products using computers and MS Office applications, skill in organizational and administrative tasks, skill in both oral and written communication, perform duties in a professional manner, ability to work well with others, individually and in groups, and prepare professional planning documents. In addition candidate should have knowledge of equal opportunity and civil rights requirements of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Employment Act, provide assistance to deliver programs and services that are carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, physical/mental disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status, and maintain a positive regard for civil rights in all interactions with clients and others. “To apply, send a letter of interest and resume by email to: Elizabeth.mcguire@ma.usda.gov (Please type LWG Coordinator in the subject line) By post to: Middlesex Conservation District LWG 319 Littleton Rd., Ste 205 Westford, MA 01886. Review of applications begins Wednesday, January 27, 2012 and position begins as soon as possible thereafter.
Orion Online Latest Listings
The following are just some of the recent listings for environmental nonprofit internships and jobs around the country from Orion Grassroots Network. For details on these positions and the many other listings, go to:http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/ . Many of the internships are also ideal for academic credit with the fall, spring or summer ENVS 89a course. Just discuss with me first: goldin@brandeis.edu
Colloquium: Thursday February 16th, Dr. Sabrina McCormick discusses her book “No Family History: Environmental Links to breast Cancer”
February 16th, 2012
On Thursday February 16th from 3:30 to 5pm in Mandel Reading Room (3rd Floor) Dr. Sabrina McCormick will be discussing her book “No Family History:Environmental Links to Breast Cancer.” Dr. Sabrina McCormick, Science and Technology Fellow, AAAS, recieved her PhD in Sociology from Brown University in 2005. Since then she has been jointly appointed in the Department of Sociology and the Environmental Policy Program at Michigan State University. Her first book, “No Family History: The Environmental Links to Breast Cancer,” was recently made into a documentary film.
This event is sponsored by: The Department of Sociology, Martin Weiner Distinguished Lecturers Fund, Health: Science, Society, and Policy Program, Environmental Studies Program, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
Below is the link to the Facebook event: