Cook Community Weekly News

In This Issue

1. Upcoming Events
2. Announcements

I. Upcoming Events

4/25/08 - Counseling and Psychological Services is offering a series of workshops entitled, "De-Stress for Success" to help students learn positive ways of coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Workshop sessions last 45 minutes and will be held at the Douglass Campus Center, 2nd floor. This Friday's Workshop: "Embracing Wellness" Room C at 11:00am, Room B at 1:30pm. FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Contact CAPS at 732-932-9070 for more information.

4/25/08 - Counseling and Psychological Services is offering a series of workshops on self-empowerment to help students learn skills related to assertive communication and conflict management. Workshop sessions last 45 minutes and no registration is required. Workshops will be held for free at the Douglass Campus Center, 2nd floor and at Federation Hall (4 Jones Ave). This Friday's Workshop: "Conflict Resolution II" Federation Hall 2nd Floor at 12:00pm, DCC Room C at 2:30pm.

4/25/08 - Allow yourself to relax as you gain awareness of your mind and body. Attend our FREE Meditation Workshop on Friday. This workshop will be offered at the Douglass College Center in Meeting Room C at 12:00pm. **Faculty, Staff, and Students Welcome**

4/25/08 - SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: World Development Report 2008: Agriculture for Development. Dr. Derek Byerlee, Co-Director of the World Development Report 2008; was Rural Strategy Adviser in the Agricultural and Rural Development Department of the World Bank; and Lead Economist for Agricultural and Rural Development in the Country Office for Ethiopia and Sudan, based in Addis Ababa. Before joining the Bank, he was Director of Economics at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Mexico, and Associate Professor, Michigan State University, USA. April 25, 2008, 2:30 p.m., refreshments. Alampi Room, Marine & Coastal Sciences Building, G. H. Cook Campus. Contact: Carl Pray, 732-932-9155, ext. 219

4/26/08 - Ag Field Day
You are invited to the 90th Annual Ag Field Day celebration on the G. H. Cook Campus, April 26 (rain or shine), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ag Field Day is a celebration of our community spirit and of the close ties enjoyed by students, faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers, and New Jersey residents. All Rutgers University registered and recognized student organizations and groups who would like to participate in the 90th Annual Rutgers Ag Field Day are invited to complete an exhibit registration form at www.agfieldday.rutgers.edu. A $15.00 registration fee is required to secure exhibit space, which includes a table and 2 chairs. Registrations are due by March 14. See website for more information and details. If you have further questions, please contact Amy Johnson, johnson@rutgers.edu or 732-445-3561.

4/26/08 - The 2008 New Jersey Folk Festival, with a spotlight on German-American heritage and traditions, will take place Saturday, April 26, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Eagleton Institute on the Douglass Campus. Music and folklore lovers of all ages will enjoy traditional folk dancing, music, storytelling, and much more at the 34th annual festival. The oldest and largest continuously-held folk festival in New Jersey, this all-day, rain or shine family event is free of admission.

4/27/08 - The Rutgers' Young Horse Teaching and Research Program presents the 9th Annual NAERIC Yearling Horse Auction. To be held at the Round House on College Farm Road, Cook Campus on Sunday, APRIL 27, 2008. Preview/bidder registration at 11AM, auction at 1PM. Colonel Dennis Cassidy auctioneer. Bidders must be registered ($15.00 preregister, $20.00 on day of auction), spectators free. 6 geldings and 6 fillies, all Belgian or Percheron crosses, to be sold. Registered with the PHR and NAERIC or AWS. Extensive handling/ground manners, complete health records. Starting bids range from $900-$2400. Previous "graduates" are being used very successfully in a wide variety of disciplines, but do exceptionally well at driving, dressage, hunter and trail type competitions. See our web site under the 5-8 year old graduates section for impressive show records! For details and information go to: http://web.mac.com/ru_horses/ or contact Dr. Sarah Ralston: ralston@aesop.rutgers.edu.

4/30/08 - Leadership Breakfast - Join us for our last Leadership breakfast meeting for the semester,on Wednesday, April 30th in the Cook Campus Center (MPR ABC).  As usual, breakfast will begin at 7:00am with Leadership activities beginning at 7:30am and ending at 8:30am.   We ask you to pass the word around. 

5/2/08 - Animal Science Career Day - May 2, 10a-2pm. The Equine Science Club is teaming up with the Equine Science Center for an Animal Science Career Day! This is scheduled for May 2, 2008 10a-2p in the Cook Campus Center 202's. We have some great contacts from pharmaceutical companies (J&J, Merial), journalists, animal nutritionists (Nutrena), veterinarians, USDA veterinarians, 4H representatives, horse rescues and other animal-related businesses (Tractor Supply Co). Most of these companies are hiring and it is a great opportunity if anyone is looking for a summer job or internship. There will also be free lunch, free goodies and a big raffle! Contact lglad@eden.rutgers.edu with questions!

5/2/08 - Join the Recreation Advisory Council for their LAST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER! It is held in the Cook/Douglass Rec Center and it starts at 3pm. There will be Elections and an End of the Year Slideshow to enjoy! All are welcome!

5/29/08 - Rutgers University Career Services will be holding their 42nd semi-annual NEW JERSEY COLLEGIATE CAREER DAY on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from  9:30AM - 3:30PMat the Rutgers Student Center, (RSC) & Brower Commons.  There will be 250 employers with full-time jobs and internships.  Open to the public - bring your friends and family members.  STUDENT PARKING at the RAC, with buses running continuously. Details, resume submittal, parking instructions, and a list of employers at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu beginning May 1. Contact: Janet at jbernard@rci.rutgers.edu with questions

Looking for More Events on Campus and at Rutgers?
SEBS Calendar | G. H. Cook Campus Calendar | Rutgers Calendar

II. Announcements

1. ATTENTION STUDENT GROUPS, DEPARTMENTS, AND OFFICES--Looking to get the word out about your upcoming activities? Add your events to the Rutgers calendar (http://ruevents.rutgers.edu), and we can make sure they also automatically show up on the SEBS calendar (http://events.rutgers.edu/sebs) and the G. H.Cook Campus calendar (http://ghcookcampus.rutgers.edu/calendar). That's right, add them to one calendar, and they will show up on three! Email webmaster@sebs.rutgers.edu if you need help setting up your free organization account on the Rutgers calendar.

2. JOB OPPORTUNITY. Student Help Wanted - Vegetable Research HortFarm-3
   Work during growing season : Driving tractor, moving, installing irrigation pipe, planting, weeding, greenhouse, field work, firewood etc..  Starting pay: $8/hour. Please contact Dr. Joseph Heckman by  e-mail at heckman@aesop.rutgers.edu
   

3. SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE

   The Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension
   Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program has:

   FIELD TECHNICIAN
   positions available statewide

   Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field Technicians are trained and supervised by Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension IPM personnel to monitor vegetable crop pest and disease levels on farms.  Technicians work directly with vegetable growers, enabling growers to develop management strategies for crop pests. 
     Additionally, technicians participate in research projects designed to further environmentally sound pest management strategies.  Field technicians will gain excellent field experience for careers in agriculture, entomology, plant pathology, environmental science, and other science related disciplines.  Hours may be full or part time, wages are based on education and relevant experience (starting at $9.00/hr), and mileage is reimbursed ($0.31/mi).  Use of your own vehicle is required.  Cook students and others may be eligible for college credit for this work experience through the Cooperative Education Program or related program at their college.  A biology, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, or agriculture background is highly desirable but not essential.  This job requires physical activity in all kinds of weather conditions.  Current positions are available in the following areas:
   South Jersey:
   1 part-time or full-time: Atlantic, Cape May, Salem, and Cumberland Counties
   1 full-time: Cumberland, Salem Counties
   1 full/part time insect screener
   North Jersey:
   1 full time: Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Burlington Counties
   1 full time: Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties
   To receive an application or to set up an interview contact:

   For South Jersey Positions:
   Joe Ingerson-Mahar, Senior Project Coordinator
   Mahar@aesop.rutgers.edu

   For North Jersey Positions:
   Kris Holmstrom, Research Project Coordinator II
   Holmstrom@aesop.rutgers.edu
    
   To phone, or visit:
   Pest Management Office
   Blake Hall, Room 243
   93 Lipman Drive
   New Brunswick, NJ  08901-8524
   (732) 932-9802
   (732) 932-9751 fax

4. SURVEY. Rutgers University Department of Transportation Services Survey

   The Division of Public Safety’s Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is hosting an online user survey at: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227P5ANB97Q

   Members of the University community are encouraged to participate and provide DOTS with your feedback on the University’s transit, parking, bicycling, and pedestrian systems. The link to the survey will be available until Monday, May 5th. Any questions about the survey can be emailed to the Manager of Transportation Planning, Jennifer Lane at jlane@publicsafety.rutgers.edu.

5. CO-OP DISCOUNT. The Student Cooperative Store’s Board of Directors met and declared a Patronage Credit of 10%. Bring your receipts dated April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 to the Co-op to receive your credit. Wednesday’s are now Member’s Day at the Co-op. All members will receive 10% off their entire purchase* * excludes text books and graduation items and must provide proof of membership.

6. Disney College Program now available in Anaheim, California!

   What: Once in a lifetime internship opportunity on the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort

   Where:  Anaheim, California

   When:  Arrival dates May 19th or May 22nd, 2008 departing January 3, 2009

   What’s New:  Brand new fully furnished housing complex for all Disney College Program participants

   For More Information:  Please visit – www.disneycollegeprogram.com

7. ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS (Env. Sci., Bioenvironmental Eng., and Geology):

   Environmental Research Associate

   McLane Environmental, LLC is currently seeking candidates for an entry-level Environmental Research Associate position for our Princeton, New Jersey office to work as part of a collegial and highly talented team on diverse environmental and ground water related projects. The position requires a BS degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or related discipline; a fundamental understanding of geology, hydrogeology, and ground water pollution processes; and experience with data management and graphics software. The applicant should function well in a team environment and have experience in conducting basic technical library and internet information searches; should possess the ability to compile, organize chart and synthesize environmental data using standard software; to extract specific information from technical documents; and to perform simple regulatory file reviews. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access, Adobe Illustrator or similar graphics software, Surfer and GIS software a plus. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. The Princeton area is great for work, family, and recreation, and is close to Philadelphia, New York City, and many outdoor recreation areas. To be considered, please submit resume and letter of interest to info@McLaneEnv.com. Applications received without a letter of interest (cover letter) will not be considered. For more information on our company and the Princeton area, visit our website at www.McLaneEnv.com. U.S. Citizen, LPR I-155 card holder, TN visa-eligible only.

8. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
   for credits (3 summer credits and/or 3 fall credits that can be applied to Experience-based Learning)
   
   Needed:  Detail-oriented undergraduate student interested in evolution, plants and biodiversity, for a project working on plant species in the plant genus Symbolanthus in Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Panama.
   
   Work: Morphological measurements of scientific collections of plants, some basic statistics and phylogenetics, and database entry of locality data and georeferencing. Creation of detailed species descriptions and distribution maps in ArcGIS will be part of the work. No botany skills needed, but student should have taken Biology 101 and have evidence of dependability, strong attention to details, and high-quality work. Candidates with a strong interest in organismal biology, ecology, evolution, geography, geomatics, or plant biology are strongly encouraged to apply.  At least 8 hours per week of lab work.  Familiarity with Word and Excel is a must, and familiarity with Filemaker Pro, microscopes, ArcGis, and botany is good, but not a must.
   
   Research experience: Independent scientific work under supervision by faculty and graduate student in an on-going research project, which if successful will lead to peer-reviewed, co-authored papers and if wanted, a poster for the Cook Campus Undergraduate Poster Exhibit or similar venues. It is also possible to find and describe new species as a result of this research, but this depends on what turns up in the collected data.
   
   Time frame:  Can start after July 1, project ends December 2008.
   
   Advisors and application:  Dr. Lena Struwe and Jean Molina. Apply by e-mailing Lena Struwe at struwe@aesop.rutgers.edu, and include your resume or curriculum vitae, a copy of your transcript, one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and if you are interested in the summer or fall semester or both.
   
   Deadline:  ASAP

9. Want to Launch a Career in Environmental Health? Start by Earning Your NJ REHS License!
   If you’ve always wanted to work in an environmental field while helping to improve the health and safety of NJ’s citizens, becoming a licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) may be the right choice for you!  To become eligible to sit for the state license exam, you need to take the Rutgers Environment & Public Health (EPH) summer course.  The classroom portion runs for 7 weeks from June 9 to July 25 on the Cook Campus. After that, you’ll spend 5 weeks completing a hands-on field training internship at a local health department – putting into practice what you learned in the classroom.  After 12 weeks of intensive classroom learning and hands-on training, you’ll be eligible to take the state licensing exam in November.  There are minimum eligibility requirements to take EPH. Interested juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply ASAP on-line at www.cpe.rutgers.edu/eph. DEADLINE to apply and enroll is May 16, 2008. Interested freshmen or sophomores who would like to take the class in 2009 or 2010 should visit the website for more information and e-mail any questions to us at eph@njaes.rutgers.edu.

10. Anthony Nicolas Betances Memorial Scholarship

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

           Scholarships ($2,000 each) will be awarded.

           For the 2008-2009 academic year; entering juniors (Class of 2010) and seniors (Class of 2009).

           All undergraduate students of Latino and Greek descent enrolled Rutgers University.

           Academic performance, 2.6 cumulative GPA minimum is required.

           Some financial need.

           Demonstrated desire to help others in school and/or community affairs. All service involvement activities are considered including student activities, civic, academic activities, community, anti-drug activities, and related areas.

    BETANCES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

           Submit no more than a one-page personal statement on why you should be selected for the Betances Scholarship. Include your Rutgers ID number, class year, and Rutgers school affiliation.

           One faculty/staff/advisor letter of recommendation for this scholarship.

           Return personal statement and recommendation letter to Ileana Almaguer, SEBS Office of Special Programs, Martin Hall - Rm. 219, G. H. Cook Campus, Fax 732-932-0689, email almaguer@sebs.rutgers.edu, phone: 732-932-3000, ext. 531

           Scholarship Deadline: April 25, 2008

11. We strongly encourage you to apply for the Elizabeth and Arthur Reich Environmental Scholarships if you meet the following below criteria. It is one of the school's top scholarships.

     

    $1,000 - $4,000 2008-2009 REICH ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

    Important: Please read carefully the following for eligibility:

     

    1) Must be a SEBS Student in Classes 2009, 2010, 2011.

     

    2) Students from ONLY four academic majors can apply:

    A) Environmental Science, B) Ecology & Natural Resources C) Marine Sciences

    D) Env. Policy, Institutions, and Behavior.

     

    3) If you met the first two criteria (1 & 2); You are ELIGIBLE with if you satisfy EITHER ONE of the following two criteria:

     

    * 1) a High School graduate of a public or private high school in Atlantic City, Camden, East Orange, Elizabeth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, Passaic, Paterson, Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Union City, and

    Trenton. All students who have graduated from these cities are eligible.  

     

    OR

     

    * 2) African American and Hispanic American US citizens are eligible, regardless of place of residence/high school.

     

    If you qualify, we encourage you to apply. Reich Scholarship application and information are available at the following link: www.sebs.rutgers.edu/sfa/current

     

    Applications are due in mid-June but it is strongly encouraged to submit your applications in early May/Mid-May at the close of the spring semester.
    

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