Sustainability Job Opportunity.....and Bubbles at Muirstock!

As EcoNauts, we love what we do!

You can be a part of sustainability in your own way....

Here's a message from the SSC about job and intern opportunities on-campus, for the Fall 2010 term. Please e-mail Elizabeth Elman elizabeth.elman@gmail.com for the applications.

"Our good friends at The Student Sustainability Collective have some grand options for anyone looking to cultivate some change...read the message below for more info:

Want to be a part of the Student Sustainability Collective?

Want to get paid for supporting sustainability efforts on campus?

Apply to be an SSC Director, SSC Intern, or TGIF Grant Coordinator!

Positions available:

· Director for Water

· Director for Energy and Waste

· Director for Civil and Human Rights

· Director for Corporate Accountability

· TGIF Grant Coordinator

· Calendar and Website Coordinator

· Administrative Coordinator

· Graphics Media Coordinator

· Grassroots Marketing Coordinator

Application and resume due by 5pm on Thursday, May 6th to elizabeth.elman@gmail.com."

Muirstock was sooooo fun! Students had a blast in the Muir Quad just hanging out and having fun with bubbles provided by the EcoNauts. : )

Kim had her game face on for one of the many Muirstock activities, as she shot a recyclable item in what else but....a recycling box!As Kim would say, "Success."


Keep coming out in force Tritons! You're too much fun. : )

*Hilary

PAID Internships anyone?! On- and off-campus

Hey Tritons : )

It's Spring! woohoo! This is the designated season for new beginnings, so what better way to start the quarter off than by getting an internship that will help build work experience before or after you graduate.

If you want to help make the changes that will shape the future of California's energy-use, then this is the position for you!

OFF-CAMPUS: SUMMER IN SAN FRANCISCO
2010 Internship Program- California Public Utilities Commission's Energy Division

The (CPUC)'s Energy Division is seeking qualified interns for 2010. Interns must be currently registered college or graduate level students. The CPUC's summer internship program is supported by a grant from the US DOE and funds provided in the American Resource Recovery Act (ARRA).

The full Internship bulletin is available here:

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Resources/

After clicking on the link above, look for the headline below, and click on "Internship Bulletin."

Energy Division News and Resources

2010 Energy Division Internship Program

• Energy Division is accepting applications for its 2010 Internship Program. Review the attached Internship Bulletin and apply by April 15, 2010.

P.S. IT'S A PAID INTERNSHIP!!!

SO IS THIS ONE : )

ON-CAMPUS: UCSD

The Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Resource Center is pleased
to announce three student intern positions! We would love to have any recommendations of students you have worked with and your encouragement to students to apply.
Our Student Interns will implement the objectives of the violence prevention grant. The students will gain the experience in cultural and diversity outreach, student life outreach, and
graphic and marketing activities.

The internship pays $10.00 at approximately 10 hours a week!

To apply for the position, login at Port Triton:
http://career. ucsd.edu/ PT_Login. shtml
the job ID #728785.

These are GREAT opportunities.

I wish you incredible success in the application process, and in all your new endeavors.

*Hilary : )

Don't be a Turkey......Keep your res hall/apartment "green" even when you're not there!

Hey everyone!

So our first holiday break of the academic year is coming up next month...Thanksgiving! That means turkey, pumpkin pie, family, and energy efficient res halls...wait, what?

Yep...I'm talking about doing that "little extra that saves a whole lot" before you leave campus for the holiday. By keeping your electronics, appliances, and chargers unplugged, you can enjoy your break knowing that those items aren't sucking up energy while you're away.Remember that even when your TV or desk lamp is turned "off", if it's plugged in, it's still using energy. By taking the time to unplug things that aren't being used, you're ensuring that those items are off the power grid.

Power strips are another great item to have when your gadgets outnumber your outlets. Having your laptop, cell phone, and digital camera charger all hooked up to one power strip, makes it super easy to switch off when you leave the room!

But why wait till Thanksgiving break to start being energy efficient? When you leave a room, you switch off the lights right? Well go ahead and switch off that power strip while your at it! *Tada* You're livin GREEN!

And while you're not using your computer, set it to "sleep mode", so it uses less energy!

Want more tips on how to "green" and maintain your res hall?

Check out HDH Maintenance and Custodial Services at: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/maintenance/

Maintenance Services are available 24/7 through their Customer Service Center at 858.534.2600

as stated on the website:

You can assist them by…

• Taking your trash and recycling materials out to the designated receptacles.
• Immediately reporting any necessary maintenance or cleaning needs, such as fresh carpet stains, dripping faucets and showers, etc., to 858.534.2600.
• Returning all Dining Services food trays, dishes, and silverware back to the campus restaurants or designated Toby’s Spot.

LET'S TALK E-WASTE
While Angela and I were doing a "Trash Talk" at Roger's Place in Revelle Plaza, two students approached us about the proper disposal of batteries......
We told them about some of the battery disposal bins located around campus:
UCSD Bookstore, Earl's Place in Warren College, MOM at Muir College
For more info on how and where to recycle e-waste (computers, cell phones, printer cartridges)
go to: hdh.ucsd.edu/majorplanet
then click on What You Can Do found on the left side of the page
then click What is E-Waste, and How Can I Recycle it? as you scroll down the page


Hope all this helps : )

Have a spooky, fun, and safe Halloween!!!

~Hilary *Compost Queen*