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 Interim director of sustainability operations announced
Rob Lamppa, executive director of the UW–Madison Physical Plant, has been named the interim director of sustainability operations and new co-director of the Office of Sustainability.
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 Business students win Bucky's Award
The Ethical and Responsible Business Network (ERBN) was recognized for its work helping area businesses integrate sustainability goals into their operations.
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 Bringing clean energy to Congo
Two engineering graduate students won $90,000 in a start-up competition with a project to bring electricity to residents of Mboka Paul, a small village in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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ASM Sustainability Fair
April 22, 2016 | 4-6 p.m. | 19 Ingraham Hall
This annual celebration of sustainability will feature Congressman Mark Pocan discussing federal environmental efforts and a screening of the documentary "Just Eat It." The first 50 people will receive a free bobble water bottle!
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Food and Social Justice
April 28, 2016 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Slow Food
A Slow Food lunch will be followed by discussion with UW and community representatives engaged in food justice on campus and in surrounding communities. Registration is required.
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 Farmers' markets in Madison and beyond
The Dane County Farmers' Market on Capitol Square is back outdoors, but there are local markets all around the county. Use this interactive guide to make the most of area farmers' markets.
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 H&M aims to collect tons of old clothing
From April 18 to April 24, H&M will give shoppers a 30 percent discount in exchange for outgrown, hole-ridden or no longer trendy garments as part of its World Recycle Week.
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Software intern – Chicago, IL
cr360, a sustainability software company, is hiring an intern to support its operations. The company is focused on helping businesses capture, manage and report on sustainability information. Application deadline is April 30.
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Science & policy interns – Madison, WI
Clean Wisconsin has a number of science & policy internships available for both undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, environmental science, political science and related fields. Application deadline is May 1.
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Postdoctoral research associate – Chicago, IL
The Field Museum is hiring a postdoctoral research associate to conduct modeling and spatial analysis focused on urban forest composition. Application deadline is not listed.
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Recycling program manager – Corvallis, OR
Oregon State University is hiring a recycling program manager to provide support for materials management, with a focus on campus recycling. Application deadline is April 28.
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Project planner – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The University of Alberta Office of Sustainability is hiring a project planner to develop, coordinate, and administer academic and outreach-related sustainability initiatives. Application deadline is April 19.
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Lake monitoring volunteers
The Clean Lakes Alliance is seeking volunteers for its popular monitoring program. A limited number of openings are available for people who want to help monitor water quality conditions and trends at local shores.
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