HOS4932: The Plants’ Toolbox
The Plants’ Toolbox is a course aimed at depicting the fascinating diversity of plant life and how our lives are impacted by it. The course revolves around three basic questions: What is a plant? What unique adaptations and responses do plants have? How do humans use plants to produce fruits and vegetables? Topics covered will range from local to global and from ancient to cutting-edge. You will be encouraged to see plants under a new light through lectures, hands-on demonstrations, fruit tastings, and on-campus site visits.
The Fall 2016 syllabus for The Plants’ Toolbox can be found here : HOS4932 Syllabus
Questions can be directed to the instructor: Gerardo Nunez g.nunez@ufl.edu
Friday, August 5, 2016
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Volunteer Opportunities-Center for Leadership & Service
Ask Me Campaign 2016 - Volunteers Needed for August 22 and 23 - The Ask Me Campaign for 2016 is actively seeking volunteers in order to provide assistance to incoming students at (4) tabling locations on campus during the first two days of classes on Monday and Tuesday the 22 and 23 of August.
Monday, August 22nd
HUB Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (2) Volunteers Needed
Rawlings Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (1) Volunteer Needed
Walker Hall/ Carlton Auditorium 7:30AM – 9:30AM (3) Volunteers Needed
Walker Hall/ Carlton Auditorium 9:30AM – 11:30AM (3) Volunteers Needed
Tuesday, August 23rd
HUB Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (4) Volunteers Needed
Rawlings Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (2) Volunteer Needed
Registration is easy and can be done through the following link: http://www.admin.ufl.edu/ask-me/
Depending on size availability, the first 20 staff to volunteer to assist will receive a T-shirt!
Monday, August 22nd
HUB Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (2) Volunteers Needed
Rawlings Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (1) Volunteer Needed
Walker Hall/ Carlton Auditorium 7:30AM – 9:30AM (3) Volunteers Needed
Walker Hall/ Carlton Auditorium 9:30AM – 11:30AM (3) Volunteers Needed
Tuesday, August 23rd
HUB Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (4) Volunteers Needed
Rawlings Bus Stop 9:30AM – 11:30AM (2) Volunteer Needed
Registration is easy and can be done through the following link: http://www.admin.ufl.edu/ask-me/
Depending on size availability, the first 20 staff to volunteer to assist will receive a T-shirt!
Big Island Farms 2016 Fall Internship
Big Island Farms, BITE, and World Sacred Gardens would like to announce experiential internship opportunities available on our organic permaculture farm.
We are currently accepting interns for our FALL 2016 internship and beyond! Big Island Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town. The quaint but thriving local community coupled with the vibrant and diverse landscape of the sacred island lends Big Island Farms a culturally and biologically rich environment. Through our interdisciplinary education model, which incorporates classes, tangible hands on experience, field trips and guest lecturers, students will actively pursue their passions, learn to broaden their world views, and will gain a balanced sense of sustainability. Each intern’s knowledge and insight is valued, and every individual is given the opportunity to lead a self-directed project within their internship focus (listed below) facilitated by our staff and supported by research, design, and documentation for presentation that can be utilized for resume building.
We are looking for self-motivated, creative, and positive individuals with a passion for learning that want to live and breathe the farm to table lifestyle, have a dialogue with the land, and bloom into more conscious individuals. Come be an active participant in a progressive learning environment and expand your horizons through the Big Island Farms Internship Program! We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2016, and Spring 2017. Internship spots for Fall are limited, hurry to APPLY NOW.
We are currently accepting interns for our FALL 2016 internship and beyond! Big Island Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town. The quaint but thriving local community coupled with the vibrant and diverse landscape of the sacred island lends Big Island Farms a culturally and biologically rich environment. Through our interdisciplinary education model, which incorporates classes, tangible hands on experience, field trips and guest lecturers, students will actively pursue their passions, learn to broaden their world views, and will gain a balanced sense of sustainability. Each intern’s knowledge and insight is valued, and every individual is given the opportunity to lead a self-directed project within their internship focus (listed below) facilitated by our staff and supported by research, design, and documentation for presentation that can be utilized for resume building.
We are looking for self-motivated, creative, and positive individuals with a passion for learning that want to live and breathe the farm to table lifestyle, have a dialogue with the land, and bloom into more conscious individuals. Come be an active participant in a progressive learning environment and expand your horizons through the Big Island Farms Internship Program! We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2016, and Spring 2017. Internship spots for Fall are limited, hurry to APPLY NOW.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Field and Fork Farm and Gardens Coordinator
The coordinator will work with the Director, Farm Manager, faculty, garden members, students, and collaborating units to provide development support and general maintenance of the student garden and teaching farm, including communications and project coordination, soil management, planting, Integrated Pest Management, maintenance of structures, etc...
The coordinator will be expected to actively promote learning at in the garden for diverse users including children, students, staff, faculty and community members, including supporting/facilitating the development of interpretation materials and workshops on sustainable agriculture and food topics. (S)he will oversee the volunteer program for the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens, including training, scheduling, communication, and recognition, and will liaise with UF and IFAS Facilities Department, Dean of Students Office, and other units for courses, maintenance and harvest at the farm and gardens. The coordinator may also assist in the development of policies and procedures for the community garden, ensure rules are followed, and provide assistance with other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Link for UF Jobs site:
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/498277/agricultural-assistant-iii
The coordinator will be expected to actively promote learning at in the garden for diverse users including children, students, staff, faculty and community members, including supporting/facilitating the development of interpretation materials and workshops on sustainable agriculture and food topics. (S)he will oversee the volunteer program for the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens, including training, scheduling, communication, and recognition, and will liaise with UF and IFAS Facilities Department, Dean of Students Office, and other units for courses, maintenance and harvest at the farm and gardens. The coordinator may also assist in the development of policies and procedures for the community garden, ensure rules are followed, and provide assistance with other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Link for UF Jobs site:
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/498277/agricultural-assistant-iii
New course from MCB - Why study Archaea? ARCHAEA AND BIOTECH
ARCHAEA AND BIOTECH
MCB4934 3CR
section 21FD (campus students)
section 28B3 (DE students)
Lectures are online, weekly or biweekly life discussions (time to be announced)
Why study Archaea?
Organisms are classified into one of three domains of life: Bacteria, Eukarya and Archaea. However, most students (and the public) know very little about the amazing world of Archaea and the importance these organisms have on the nutrient cycles and ecosystems of our planet. This course is designed to overcome that hurdle. Archaea are unicellular organisms with fundamental characteristics that distinguish them from Bacteria and Eukarya. Many Archaea are isolated from places on Earth once thought alien to life, including Yellowstone's highly acidic and fiercely hot thermal pools, subsurface mines of radioactive waste, and ancient salt crystals. Archaea are also found to dominate ocean waters, be important players in nutrient cycles of fragile ecosystems (such as the Everglades), and be members of the human microbiome (including our belly button!). In this course, the student will learn how Archaea thrive in extreme conditions, generate energy and improve our daily lives.
For more information contact the instructor
Julie A. Maupin-Furlow, Ph.D. Professor University of Florida Department of Microbiology and Cell Science PO Box 110700 Bldg 981, Museum Rd. Gainesville, FL 32611-0700 Tel: (352) 392-4095
Fax: (352) 392-5922 email: jmaupin@ufl.edu
MCB4934 3CR
section 21FD (campus students)
section 28B3 (DE students)
Lectures are online, weekly or biweekly life discussions (time to be announced)
Why study Archaea?
Organisms are classified into one of three domains of life: Bacteria, Eukarya and Archaea. However, most students (and the public) know very little about the amazing world of Archaea and the importance these organisms have on the nutrient cycles and ecosystems of our planet. This course is designed to overcome that hurdle. Archaea are unicellular organisms with fundamental characteristics that distinguish them from Bacteria and Eukarya. Many Archaea are isolated from places on Earth once thought alien to life, including Yellowstone's highly acidic and fiercely hot thermal pools, subsurface mines of radioactive waste, and ancient salt crystals. Archaea are also found to dominate ocean waters, be important players in nutrient cycles of fragile ecosystems (such as the Everglades), and be members of the human microbiome (including our belly button!). In this course, the student will learn how Archaea thrive in extreme conditions, generate energy and improve our daily lives.
For more information contact the instructor
Julie A. Maupin-Furlow, Ph.D. Professor University of Florida Department of Microbiology and Cell Science PO Box 110700 Bldg 981, Museum Rd. Gainesville, FL 32611-0700 Tel: (352) 392-4095
Fax: (352) 392-5922 email: jmaupin@ufl.edu
Texas A&M Graduate School Preview
From October 23rd to October 25th the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station will be hosting a graduate school open house. If you know of any students who might be interested in pursuing a graduate degree at TAMU please feel free to share the below information with them. Any interested students are welcome to contact me directly as well. Thanks!
Texas A&M University College of Engineering Graduate Preview
http://engineering.tamu.edu/graduate/events/gradpreview
Sunday, October 23 - Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The College of Engineering is excited to host its second annual Graduate Preview event for current domestic STEM juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a graduate degree. This will be an opportunity for students who are considering applying for a graduate degree to get an early look at Texas A&M University. Participants will hear from faculty and administrators on creating a competitive application, applying for funding opportunities and finding the best graduate program for their individual needs. Students selected to attend will be considered for housing and travel funding.
Schedule At-A-Glance
*Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Sunday, October 23
Arrive in College Station and check-in to hotel.
Monday, October 24
8:00 a.m. — Shuttle departs for campus
8:30 - 9:30 — Breakfast hosted by College of Engineering
9:30 a.m. — Department visits*
Tuesday, October 25
Hotel Check out
*Itineraries for department visits will be provided by each department
Texas A&M University College of Engineering Graduate Preview
http://engineering.tamu.edu/graduate/events/gradpreview
Sunday, October 23 - Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The College of Engineering is excited to host its second annual Graduate Preview event for current domestic STEM juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a graduate degree. This will be an opportunity for students who are considering applying for a graduate degree to get an early look at Texas A&M University. Participants will hear from faculty and administrators on creating a competitive application, applying for funding opportunities and finding the best graduate program for their individual needs. Students selected to attend will be considered for housing and travel funding.
Schedule At-A-Glance
*Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Sunday, October 23
Arrive in College Station and check-in to hotel.
Monday, October 24
8:00 a.m. — Shuttle departs for campus
8:30 - 9:30 — Breakfast hosted by College of Engineering
9:30 a.m. — Department visits*
Tuesday, October 25
Hotel Check out
*Itineraries for department visits will be provided by each department
Friday, July 29, 2016
Farm Manager Position-Meyer Agricultural
Meyer Agricultural is the process of hiring
a farm manager for our regional farm to market operation.
Send resumes to scott@congareeandpenn.com
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