DIGEST 12/6/21- Robin Wall Kimmerer and Capstone Presentations!
Dear ENST and E&C Community,
The semester is really winding down, though by the looks of my calendar, you'd never guess.
You can bet I'm pushing two big end-of-the-semester events:
1) Robin Wall Kimmerer's visit to HSU in a panel format to consult with us about integrating indigenous science/worldviews into the Polytechnic. We already have over 1000 registrants-- this is a big deal. Please register and attend! Here is the press release with the registration link:
Distinguished author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer will join Humboldt State students, faculty, and administrators for a virtual discussion on how HSU can incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into a future polytechnic curriculum. This and other events support the ongoing process of implementing plans outlined in the Polytechnic Self-Study.
“Poly-TEK?” is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 4-6 p.m. Kimmerer will be joined by a panel of HSU leaders including Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Jenn Capps, Native American Studies professor Cutcha Risling Baldy, and Environmental Studies Professor Sarah Ray. The discussion is free and open to the public, and will conclude with a short Q&A session. HSU students and the community are encouraged to attend and participate. Please register in advance.
Kimmerer is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York, where she is also the director of The Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. An enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer’s 2014 book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, has sold nearly 500,000 copies worldwide, and brought widespread acclaim to her ideas about nature, ecology, and Indigenous knowledge.
“Robin Wall Kimmerer’s holistic approach to understanding the natural world is grounded in her lived experience as an Indigenous scientist,” says Capps. “We are so honored to have her lead this important conversation and help shape our future as a polytechnic university that values many ways of knowing.”
HSU’s polytechnic vision includes building on longstanding partnerships with local tribes. HSU is located on the traditional homelands and unceded territory of the Wiyot, and the local area is home to several Tribal Nations who are leading the way in managing and co-managing their traditional lands, waterways, airways, and natural resources with methods that include traditional values and traditional science coupled with Western science practices.
The University is also home to some of the oldest Native and Tribal programs within the CSU and UC systems, including its nationally renowned Native American Studies Department, in addition to student support programs resources such as the ITEPP (Native American Center for Academic Excellence) and INRSEP (Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program + Diversity in STEM).
Indigenous knowledge aligns with HSU’s polytechnic vision because it is fundamentally interdisciplinary and applied. It’s also at the forefront of cutting-edge research interventions in the sciences and Western academic institutions. Incorporating this wisdom provides students an awareness of humans’ legacy of living reciprocally with the land, a holistic understanding of the world, and significant opportunities for hands-on field work.
“HSU holds the potential to be unique in the CSU and among other polytechnics by centering Indigenous knowledge and honoring our location on Indigenous land,” says Ray.
2) I'm excited to celebrate the graduating ENST seniors in a few weeks for fall commencement!! Please help me celebrate them too, by attending some or all of the senior capstone presentations this Thursday, 3-5:30, via zoom or in FH 206, followed by a pizza party. Adsit and Martinez's ENST 480 class on Art, Climate, and Health Justice will accompany our event as a slideshow exhibit of the students' powerful artwork, and we'll also cap the event with ENST senior Valentina Dimas's premier of the trailer for her documentary on homelessness in Humboldt. These will bookend 8 talks by this semester's seniors, as listed below. Don't miss this chance to learn a bit about what our students have been up to, and support them as they cross this major milestone in their lives. What an achievement!
Here's the zoom link: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/
1. JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Chartwells has informed the HSU Sustainability Office that they will be looking to hire a student intern to work on sustainability projects in the near future. The position will be managed by the Chartwells team at HSU.
Please see the note below and share the job ad with interested students. You may inquire directly to John Shermer or James Richards with questions (see their contact info in thread below and copied here).
Thanks,
Katie
2. Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant with Two Feathers NAFS
Two Feathers Native American Family Services (NAFS) is seeking a full-time, Administrative Assistant.
Two Feathers NAFS is a local nonprofit chartered by the Big Lagoon Rancheria. Two Feathers NAFS' mission is to inspire healthy and balanced Native American communities in Humboldt County. To achieve our goal, we work with Native American children and families in a good way which includes using culturally based interventions that promote holistic health and developing respectful collaborations with both Native and Non-Native agencies. At Two Feathers, we live and breathe the following values: Build family, Achieve holistic wellness; Teamwork; Mindsets in a good way; Accept accountability; and Needs of the community.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Administration Manager of Two Feathers NAFS, the Administrative Assistant is required to perform front office related tasks as well as to administratively assist the Administration Manager and other team members. This position requires a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, in the office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Answer phones and assist callers; take messages as needed and share with team members, as appropriate
Open and distribute incoming mail (electronic and paper); prepare outgoing mail
Greet people entering the office, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to the specific destination
Schedule appointments, when needed
Maintain files for agency (accounting records, grant files, and client files)
Provide information about agency, such as location, services provided, or events to employees and clients and the community
Assist team members with administrative and technology needs
Inventory supplies on hand and order supplies when needed
Fill out purchase orders for accounts payables, to be delivered to our accountant
Deliver and pick up documents to/from accountant, bank, and other partners
Shop for events
Assist administrative team coordinate internal meetings and events
Collaborate with other team members on projects and activities
Attend and participate in Two Feathers’ events, when appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of prior administrative experience working in an office environment,preferred
Education: High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
Current driver’s license, in good standing
Fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index
Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing paper and electronic files, designing forms, and use of office equipment.
Computers and software - Skilled in using software on computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to solve problems.
Organizational skills with the ability to keep track of paperwork, supplies, and equipment
Ability to be flexible with frequent changes
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others
Behaves with a friendly and cheerful demeanor
BENEFITS
This is a full-time position.
Health insurance: Employees are eligible after the first full month of employment and Two Feathers NAFS pays 80% of the cost of the employee's Anthem Silver PPO plan health coverage. Dental and Vision are also available at cost to employee.
Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for a Simple IRA after the first year of employment. Two Feathers will match dollar for dollar the employee's elective deferral contribution up to 3% of the employee's total annual compensation.
Full-time employees accrue 96 hours of sick time and 1 week of vacation within the first year of employments, to increase to 2 weeks of vacation earned per year after the first year.
Discounted membership dues at The Club fitness.
Two Feathers NAFS aims for diversity at every level of our agency. We are an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related conditions), identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Two Feathers celebrates difference. Preference will be given to Native American applicants.
For more information on Two Feathers NAFS, please visit our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/
To Apply: Please remit Resume and Cover Letter via email or to: Two Feathers Native American Family Services ATTN: Human Resources 1560 Betty Court, Suite A McKinleyville, CA 95519
3. Computational Social Science (CSS) M.S. Information Session, Jan. 5.
UC San Diego's new one-year M.S. in Computational Social Science (CSS) combines coursework in formal models from across social science disciplines with modern computational data analysis techniques. We are looking for students with a social science background who are looking to gain technical skills. With a hands-on curriculum involving a summer bootcamp, core foundational training, and varied in-depth electives, this program provides substantive and varied practice applying skill sets to real-world problems, preparing graduates or impactful careers in public policy, education, non-profits, or for further academic study in a Ph.D. program. Join us for a Computational Social Science M.S. Information Session via zoom on Wednesday, January 5, from 5:30-6:30pm. Registration is required; RSVP here. For more information about the M.S. in Computational Social Science, please visit our website. Questions? Email Guadalupe Feria at css-advising-g@ucsd.edu.
4. Pre-Apply for ENST PEER MENTORING NEXT YEAR
https://ramp.humboldt.edu/
5. EL CENTRO has some great events coming up--
6. ENGL 311 : Environmental Writing with Renee Byrd is awesome this spring!
This course is part of the ENST curriculum in the arts/humanities category- please consider taking it!
The Switzer Foundation is pleased to announce that the application period for 2022 Switzer Fellowships is now open!
Switzer Fellowships are given to top graduate students in New England and California who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and who are committed to a career in environmental improvement.
The Switzer Fellowship includes:
· A one-year $15,000 unrestricted cash award;
· Two multi-day leadership training and cohort-building retreats;
· Access to other Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation grant programs and career support; and
· Engagement with the Switzer Network, an active community of 700 environmental leaders in the U.S. and around the world.
Please see the 2021 Switzer Fellow profiles for examples of the breadth of topics and expertise of our fellows.
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 9 a.m. PST / Noon EST, we will offer an information session for interested applicants. Foundation staff and recent fellows will share basic information about the fellowship and the Switzer Network, and there will be time for Q&A from applicants. A Zoom link will be shared on the foundation’s website. The presentation portion of the session will be recorded for applicants who are unable to join the live session.
The application deadline is January 10, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The fellowship program guidelines contain links to the application form and related materials and instructions. The Call for Applications describes the Switzer Fellowship program and its requirements.
If you have any questions about the Switzer Fellowship or the guidelines, please contact Erin Lloyd, Program Director.
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