DIGEST 12/13/21: The last one of 2021 one

Good evening everybody, It's that final stretch! What a semester! You're almost there. When I think about what you all have been through over the past few years, I am just stunned by your strength and capacity. It hasn't been pretty, I know, but you've accomplished so much, just by hanging in there. If you also managed to take care of anybody else, attend extracurricular events, or cultivate a practice of joy, then you're really extra super winning. If you attended last week's event with Robin Wall Kimmerer, then you know that we have a lot of work to do in the upcoming years to make HSU a justice-focused polytechnic. ENST is committed to that work in all our efforts, and it gives us gratification to see you all out there doing the same-- decolonizing CCAT, changing the narrative around outdoor and wilderness culture, bridging abolition and environmental justice, working on food sovereignty, and bringing your social justice lens to everything you do, from logo creation to scientific diving. Senior capstone presentations last Thursday really drove that point home for us, and I'm so grateful to those of you who showed up to support our seniors-- who have been through a lot since they began college (many on the eve of the black-outs-- remember those??). I'm so proud and impressed. Seniors- I can't wait to see you walk on December 17! Everybody please join me in celebrating their immense accomplishments and in being so stoked about how they'll continue to transform the world. Check some of them out!: IMG_9817 2.jpg IMG_9819 2.jpg IMG_9820 2.jpg IMG_9821 2.jpg IMG_9814 2.jpg A couple of departmental announcements: New Sustainability Minor, New Certificate in Climate Justice and Sustainability Leadership, and E&C Program Aiming to Reopen by Feb. '23! In exciting news, two big curricular additions to the ENST Department will be online in the next year: a Sustainability minor and a Certificate in Climate Justice and Sustainability Leadership. We're also hoping to announce the re-opening of the Environment and Community Master's Degree program, with the goal of accepting applications in February of 2023. A lot of important work has gone into revising this program, all set into motion by the most recent several years of grad student cohorts. If you're interested in that program, stay tuned. If you're interested in the Certificate or Minor, also stay tuned! Canvas Site for ENST Student Resources & New Digest Blog: I'll be archiving these digests on a new ENST blog, which will be linked on our website and on our Canvas site. Wait, you say, a Canvas site? Yes! Our last peer mentors created a shell for a Canvas site of "ENST Student Resources", and our current media fellow, Karlee Jackson, is bringing it across the finish line. It will be up in the new year, and we're excited to launch it and see if it is helpful in keeping connected and making resources super easy to access for you. 1. Free ‘Burning From the Bottom Up: Restoring California’s Fire Connection’ Lecture As part of the Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lecture Series, Lenya Quinn-Davidson (who happens to be one of my best friends!~sarah) will be joining us Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 6:45 PM from the University of California Cooperative Extension to discuss “Burning From the Bottom Up: Restoring California’s Fire Connection.” Zoo updates and information will begin at 6:45 PM with the lecture starting at 7:00 PM promptly. Attendees can ask questions to the speaker at the end of the presentation via the chat box on Zoom. Attendees can watch live on the Sequoia Park Zoo’s Facebook page or via Zoom (Zoom info below). California, like much of the West, suffers simultaneously from too much fire and not enough. While wildfires are taking a toll on communities and landscapes, so too is the continued exclusion of fire as a natural process in California’s fire-adapted ecosystems and habitats. Prescribed fire, or the beneficial use of fire as a tool, has been used by Californians for millennia to improve habitat and cultural resources—first by indigenous communities, and later, by ranchers and other land managers. However, we know that we need to radically increase our use of prescribed fire if we are going to get ahead of our fire problems. In this presentation, Lenya Quinn-Davidson will discuss recent efforts to scale up prescribed fire, highlighting policy, capacity building, and other aspects of California’s prescribed fire movement. Lenya Quinn-Davidson is a Fire Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension in the North Coast of California. Lenya’s primary focus is on the human connection with fire, and increasing the use of prescribed fire for habitat restoration, invasive species control, and ecosystem and community resiliency. Lenya works on prescribed fire issues at various scales, including locally in Humboldt County, where she works with private landowners to bring fire back as a land management tool; at the state level, where she collaborates on policy and research related to prescribed fire, and helps inspire and support prescribed burn associations; and nationally, through her work and leadership on prescribed fire training exchanges (TREX). Lenya is passionate about using prescribed fire to inspire and empower people, from rural ranchers to agency leaders to young women pursuing careers in fire management, and everyone in between. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86225621519?pwd=L1duWlJaaStSVVM3ZWJhNmttZXdKZz09 Meeting ID: 862 2562 1519 Passcode: 582545 2. 2022 Cobell Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native Students The academic year 2022-23 undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications open December 15. Cobell Scholarships support American Indian and Alaska Native students. Create an account here for further information about award requirements, deadlines, and how to apply. Each application has specific requirements that can be found in the application's portal. Research grants related to mountain and wilderness environments. The Mazamas Research Committee is now accepting research grant proposals from undergraduate and graduate students for funding in 2022. Deadline to apply is January 14, 2022. The Mazamas promotes mountaineering through education, climbing, hiking, fellowship, safety and the protection of mountain environments. Research of geologic features, biological communities, and human endeavors pertaining to the understanding, enjoyment and safety of outdoor recreation are some of the relevant research topics supported by the Mazamas. All information regarding Mazamas research grants, including the Request for Proposals, Application Instructions and Application Submission Form can be found here. 3. ANTH 329 Food: Culture, Access & Equity May Patino in Anthropology has developed a new class that can fulfill a requirement in Environmental Studies. Ask your faculty advisor for help swapping it in your DARS. image.png 4. Jobs with the City of Arcata Project and Grant Manager This is a new position in the City of Arcata's Engineering Department for someone who enjoys being involved across a wide spectrum of projects and City Departments meeting deadlines and closely monitoring progress. The position will also perform a variety of technical and professional duties related to grant management activities, including researching, applying for, coordinating, implementing and monitoring grants. To apply for this position online, using our new job application process, please click here and you’ll be guided through the process. First application review date: December 20, 2021. Environmental Programs Manager The City of Arcata is looking for a knowledgeable and ambitious candidate to join our Environmental Services division! This dynamic position will assist the City in maintaining its pledge to environmental sustainability and equitably, through reporting, documentation, and inspection of the City's various worksites and programs. The Environmental Programs Manager develops, coordinates, oversees and performs a variety of professional and technical level work related to various City environmental planning projects, programs, and activities, including; identifying environmental compliance and permitting needs related to City environmental and construction projects; preparing or assisting with preparation of CEQA review documents; and preparing and coordinating grant applications. To apply for this position online, using our new job application process, please click here and you’ll be guided through the process. The application deadline is January 5. 5. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) wants your input on candidates: CAPS invites the HSU student community for virtual "Meet and Greets" next week with our four candidates from our applicant pool for a general staff psychotherapist or psychologist with interest and competence in supporting the mental well-being of our students, but with a particular emphasis/understanding in Latinx culture. Students, feel free to share this on your student organization's/club's Instagram or social media outlets! We value your attendance, participation, and feedback for our Hiring Committee. Monday, 12/13: Morgan Eubanks Tuesday, 12/14: Gina Walker Thursday, 12/15: Amanda Downs Friday, 12/16: Jennifer Blair Included below are the links to the Zoom link of the Meet & Greet sessions, CAPS job description, CAPS Candidate Feedback Google Form: Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Dec 13, 2021 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOusqz8tHtXFpkrum3ZjHhj5VNohqLx9 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Hyperlink to CAPS Job description: https://counseling.humboldt.edu/psychotherapist-applicant-pool-job-7062 CAPS Candidate Feedback Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenLpuM_HcOTEIsIxDqIhNCrJYxxQ4c59enRsXZrOJgr_Q2Aw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Thank you for your time and good luck on your Finals/wrapping up the Fall 2021 semester! Best, Cedric Aaron 5. Announcing the release of REDWOOD ROOTS Digital Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 1. Redwood Roots Digital Magazine's purpose is to provide a platform that highlights and shares stories of HSU’s community engagement in Humboldt County and beyond. We publish stories that promote deep and enriching connections through learning, to enhance inclusivity within the community through social and environmental justice. Visit digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/rr/ for all issues of Redwood Roots Digital Magazine. Redwood Roots Digital Magazine is a collaboration between the Center for Community Based Learning and the HSU Press. We hope you enjoy this issue and share it with your friends and colleagues. 6. Call for Submissions for HSU Press publications ideaFest Journal Interdisciplinary Journal of Creative Works and Research from Humboldt State University. Peer reviewed. Submission deadline: January 3, 2022. Read Volume 5 here. Humboldt Journal of Social Relations (HJSR) Issue 44: Teaching in the Wake of Trump. Proposal deadline: January 18, 2022. For submission and topic information, click here. CSU Research Competition Up to 10 entries from each campus selected. Chosen CSU entries will be published in the ideaFest Journal. Submission deadline: January 31, 2022. Redwood Roots Digital Magazine Requests HSU student reflections on their community-based experiences in courses, clubs, volunteer activities, or campus programs. Deadline: February 9th, 2022. Check out our submission guidelines. 7. JOBS with Cooperation Humboldt Cooperation Humboldt is hiring two part-time Street Outreach Workers for our program serving Humboldt County’s chronically homeless population. BIPOC individuals with lived experience of homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance use disorder are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Description: Working in pairs of Street Outreach Workers, make weekly visits to encampments, congregate sites, parks, and other places homeless people stay Provide urgent, non‐facility‐based engagement, case management, and care to unsheltered homeless people who are unwilling or unable to access emergency shelter, housing, or an appropriate health facility Assist participants in accessing essential services to address their immediate needs including but not limited to emergency health and mental health services, transportation, and services for special populations Provide participants with supportive services including but not limited to outreach services, advocacy, life skills training, emergency winter weather gear, food and water, and assistance in obtaining emergency shelter, permanent housing, employment counseling, and nutritional counseling Engage with participants in developing life-plans that are inclusive and appropriate while the participant is on the waiting list for housing or shelter Provide participants with opportunities and support for creating and engaging in life-enriching activities, community building, and internship and employment opportunities as Peer Community Health Workers Hours, Schedule and Wage: 8 hours per week Somewhat flexible schedule coordinated with your outreach partners $800 per month Requirements: Cooperation Humboldt requires that all paid staff and volunteer anchors have received the Covid-19 vaccination. To apply: Email Tobin McKee, Program Coordinator at tobin.mckee@cooperationhumboldt.com to schedule a pre-interview meeting. 8. JOB: Cal State Parks Would you please consider sharing the below job announcement with potential candidates? The final filing date is 12/13/21, though it may be extended. This is a great entry opportunity for natural resource management and landscape level restoration on the north coast. California State Parks – Natural Resources Program Admin Liaison JC- 280193 has been posted to CalCareers with an FFD of 12/13/2021. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=280193 Job classification requirements - Equivalent to graduation from college with a major or a minor (or equivalent) in urban, regional or environmental planning, economics, natural resource management, ecology, geography, earth or natural science, engineering, architecture, law, or a related field. At a minimum, this position will be immersed in Redwoods Rising Restoration efforts in Redwood National and State Parks and a similar effort underway at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. With appreciation, Amber Amber Transou Senior Environmental Scientist California State Parks, North Coast Redwoods o: 707/445-6547 x14 c: 707/834-7675 f: 707/441-5737 9. ENGL Class: Literature of the Americas with Dr. Delgado: English 240: Literature of the Americas We'll explore the works of Latinx artists and scholars: including the films No!, El Lugar Más Pequeño, and Diarios de Motocicleta, along with writing by Mexican Feminist, Rosario Castellanos; Los Angeles-based author and journalist, Hector Tobar; and Ilegal Cargo, Augusto Mora's graphic novel about Central American migrants. No prerequisites. Please direct any questions to ad284@humboldt.edu. image.png 10. Garden Clubs Scholarships. The National, Pacific Region, and California garden clubs offer annual scholarships to applicants who have career plans related to, among others, conservation, environmental concerns, and city planning and/or allied subjects. Applications must be received by February 1. For more details and application information, check the tab for each garden club at the bottom of this website. 11. IdeaFest journal, submissions due Jan. 3. Impress future employers! Get published in HSU’s interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed ideaFest Journal! Open to all members of the HSU community. Details here. Click here to submit an article for consideration to the journal. Here are some past issues of the ideaFest Journal. 12. 2022 CSU Student Research Competition. The CSU Student Research Competition is now open! The CSU Student Research Competition is held to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate research, scholarly, and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments throughout the twenty-three campuses of the California State University. Students must submit a written summary of their research or creative presentations to the Office of Research by January 31, 2022. If selected, students will compete at San Francisco State on April 29 and 30, 2022. Sponsored Programs will pay approved travel costs for each student selected to represent HSU in the statewide competition. For the complete competition rules, Click Here. If you have questions, please contact Susan Brater at (707) 845-8933 or sb64@humboldt.edu. 13. Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its partners have launched the Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students, which aims to enhance communities’ capacity to address environmental and public health inequities. The goals of the challenge are to: Inspire students at colleges and universities to work directly with communities in the identification and characterization of environmental justice challenges, and to help communities address environmental justice challenges and/or vulnerabilities to environmental and public health hazards. Submissions are due April 1, 2022. Crushing Pollution Video Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites students to submit videos showcasing innovation in pollution prevention at industrial and federal facilities. All videos must be submitted by March 1, 2022. 14. Climate Programs Internship. Applications accepted until December 31. Second Nature offers resources, relationships, credibility and knowledge to accelerate climate action in, and leverage the strength of, colleges and universities. We are seeking applicants for a Climate Programs Internship that may focus on the following tasks, based on the applicant’s area of interest: analyze data on signatory participation and impact; support creating and writing resources on sustainability topics for Program Team members; database management and data entry; and other tasks as assigned. This entry level position will be remote, with limited access to the downtown Boston office if desired, with a flexible work schedule, with approximately a 15-20 hour a week commitment, with direct supervision from Second Nature staff. This is a paid internship, $15/hr, and can also be completed for course credit. The internship is for a period of 3-6 months, depending on candidate availability, with the possibility to extend the contract based on good performance. A background/interest in business administration, communications, marketing, global studies, sociology, public policy, environmental science, sustainability, resilience, and/or climate change is helpful, but not required. Find more details and an application link here. Have a great holiday season, and see you all back in the new year! Sarah __________________________________________for the stalwart___________ And a gem from a recent article I read and loved, "How to Bring Our Planet Back to Life," here. A CLIMATE CHECKLIST In his book The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande outlines how to make decisions that generate effective action for highly complex problems. As a surgeon, Gawande created checklists similar to the ones pilots and copilots use before flying passenger jets. He wanted to reduce and eliminate medical error for doctors performing operations on one of the most complex systems in the world—the human body. No one, including medical doctors, fully understands the human body, but that does not prevent physicians from being effective surgeons. The climate crisis is similar. It is an extremely complex system, and there is no one who fully understands it. That can tend to make us believe only experts can solve the crisis. We unintentionally give our power over to technocrats, international leaders, or scientists, and hope they do something and get it right. Few of us are experts, but that does not prevent us from understanding what to do and how to do it. Climate checklists can guide our action. A climate checklist is informed by straightforward principles. The guidelines are yes or no questions. Every action either moves toward a desired outcome or heads away from it. Does the action create more life or reduce it? Does it heal the future or steal the future? Does it enhance human well-being or diminish it? Does it prevent disease or profit from it? Does it create livelihoods or eliminate them? Does it restore land or degrade it? Does it increase global warming or decrease it? Does it serve human needs or manufacture human wants? Does it reduce poverty or expand it? Does it promote fundamental human rights or deny them? Does provide workers with dignity or demean them? In short, is the activity extractive or regenerative? How you apply, score, or evaluate these principles is up to you. Most of what we do does not tick all the boxes. However, like a compass, it shows us the direction and where to go. By employing the guidelines, you pivot and begin, action by action, bit by bit, step by step to create regeneration in your life. What am I eating? Why? How am I feeling? What is happening in my community? What am I wearing? What am I buying? What am I making? And so on. Sarah Jaquette Ray (she/her) Professor & Chair, Environmental Studies, Humboldt State University Ancestral Homeland of the Wiyot Tribe Donate to the Wiyot Tribe Honor Tax Spring '22 Office hours: Wed 12-2pm PST Hyflex: F2F in FH 107 or email me for the zoom link