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

 

2016 Global Culture Photo Contest

If you are a UF student, faculty, staff, or alumni traveling abroad, or if you are an UF international student or scholar, you are eligible to enter the 2016 Global Culture Photography Competition.  

1. 1. Study Abroad & Service Learning Students (UF sponsored): Open to all current students who have taken part in a UF Study Abroad program in 2015 or 2016, as well as students who participated in a UF sponsored service learning program abroad. Photographs must have been taken during a trip abroad and reflect the competition theme of "Global Culture." 
2. International Students, Scholars & Employees (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1): Open to all current UF international students, scholars, faculty and employees on Visas listed above. Photographs must have been taken anywhere in the United States in 2015 or 2016, meeting the theme of "Global Culture." 
3. Faculty, Staff & Alumni: Open to all current or retired University of Florida faculty and staff, as well as UF alumni. Photographs must have been taken abroad in 2015 or 2016 and reflect the theme of "Global Culture."

Awards: Judges will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of four categories. 1st prize winners will each receive $100, 2nd prize winners will receive $50 and 3rd prize winners will receive $25. Total prizes to be awarded: $525.

The submission period opens Aug. 8, 2016. Entries must be received no later than Oct. 7, 2016. More info at http://ufic.ufl.edu. 

The Plants’ Toolbox - HOS4932 - Fall 2016

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

CGS2032: Math, Art and Computing - Fall 2016

CISE will be offering a new entry-level course this fall that is very accessible by non-majors (prereq: MAC 1147)

CGS2032: Math, Art and Computing
M,W,F | Period 4 (10:40 AM - 11:30 AM) Room: CSE E235

Mathematics and art have a long historical relationship. People have been trying to understand abstract structures and find artistic interpretation of data for years. The computation power of modern computers makes it possible to visualize them and even create more amazing mathematical and algorithmic art pieces.

You don't need any programming background for this course – only basic prealgebra and a lot of creative thinking. This is an entry-level programming course for anyone who is interested in math, art and curious about computing. This course will introduce interesting art and music examples and present their artistic elegance from a mathematical perspective. Further, students will learn how to translate ideas (i.e. mathematical models) into programming codes to create generative art work using computers. Topics include Pointillism, camera model, Golden ratio, Fibonacci number in art, tessellation, Asymmetric pattern, Kaleidoscope and image manipulation, Fractal etc.

UF course - "Case Studies in Science Literacy: Climate Change, Evolution, GMOs, and Vaccines"

Case Studies in Science Literacy: Climate Change, Evolution, GMOs, and Vaccines

MCB 4934, Section 2857

1 credit hour

            Fall, 2016, Tuesdays, 4 PM and online

A new and exciting course will be offered this fall called “Case Studies in Science Literacy: Climate Change, Evolution, GMOs, and Vaccines”.

It is a one credit course offered online with each weekly one-hour lecture will be presented live and recorded at 4 PM on Tuesdays, in room 1042/44 of the Microbiology and Cell Science Building.

As it is online, there is no limit to the enrollment and no prerequisites.

We have four great lecturers signed up for this course:

• Climate Change - Dr. Shirley Baker of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, CALS
• Evolution - Dr. Bryan Kolaczkowski, Microbiology and Cell Science Department, CALS
• GMOs - Dr. Kevin Folta, Chair, Horticultural Sciences Department, CALS
• Vaccines - Dr. Duong Nguyen, Infectious Diseases and Pathology Department, College of Veterinary Medicine

The course begins with a special, recorded introduction from the UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne.

International Scholars Program and Peace Corps Prep Information Session

The International Scholars Program is an exciting campus-wide opportunity open for enrollment to all undergraduate students. ISP is a commencement medallion program that provides an integrative framework to enhance your global competence. It represents an avenue to structure your global learning experience through the completion of international coursework, international experience or language learning, and co-curricular activities. Students may co-enroll in the new Peace Corps Prep Program, which includes sector-specific coursework and hands-on experience.

Define your international learning inside and outside the classroom! Acquire skills to become a globally competitive professional and UF alumni! Join the UF International Scholars Program and PC Prep Program.

The information session will be held Thursday, July 21, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Information sessions are held in the UF International Center’s Large Conference Room, located inside the Hub.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/298817647138366/

Volunteer Program Coordinator-City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Fall interns are needed in Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department. They are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and motivated interns to assist with administrative projects.
Internship opportunities build upon classroom curriculum to provide students with relevant transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace.

Other areas where students gain experience and relevant skills are:

• Marketing
• Administration
• Nature Operations
• Youth Development
• Educational Programming
• Cultural Arts & Special Events
• Environmental Education
• Recreation, Aquatics and Athletics
• Ironwood Golf Course Operations

For more information, visit: http://cityofgainesville.org/ParksRecreationCulturalAffairs/VolunteersCoaches.aspx or contact Hanan K. Bilal, Volunteer Program Coordinator, at PRCAVolunteer@cityofgainesville.org  or by phone at 352-393-8335

Deadline to submit applications for fall internships is August 4, 2016

The O’Connell Center is hiring for the 2016 Football Season

The O’Connell Center is seeking hard working individuals who enjoy working outside and interacting with the thousands of Gator Fans that visit our campus every home game weekend. Our department works with the University Athletic Association to help provide a safe and fun environment for fans to park and enjoy the excitement of game day. You will assist with the security of reserved lots, navigating patrons towards available lots, and answering patrons’ questions as they arise. For more information, please visit: http://rising.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/site/part-time-employment-student/

Job Posting -Engineer

New Course announcement -HOS4932- The Plants' Toolbox - Fall 2016 M, W, F 4th Period

Field and Fork Farm and Garden Internship-(0-3 credit options available; limited work study/ paid positions offered as available)

The Field and Fork Farm and Garden Internship is an opportunity for a very broad spectrum of students to practice skills and ideas learned in classes and gain exposure to new skills and ideas. A productive, healthy, and successful farm requires an enormous array of skills. A farm is the meeting place of marketing, communications, business management, accounting, soil science, ecology, chemistry, biology, natural resource management, entomology, plant pathology, education, nutrition, food safety, and social justice. This internship is for any student that wants to better understand where food comes from, how to grow it sustainably, and how to work as a team to achieve our goals.

Field and Fork Interns will work with the manager to do a wide spectrum of tasks that are integral to starting and running a working farm and maintaining a large existing garden. Specific tasks will vary weekly and will be determined by the real and ever-changing needs of the farm and garden. Interns will gain practical, hands-on experience in many of the primary categories of farming and gardening: weed management, soil care, plant health, water management, planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.

For a more complete description and an application contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu

Suwannee River Water Management District Positions

The Suwannee River Water Management District has 2 entry-level positions open that’d be great for ABE grads.

SRWMD’s job page is http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx

The Hydrologist I position: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Hydrologist-I-66

The Hydrologist I position is housed within the Water Supply Division under the direct supervision of the Division Director. Must have a commitment to the District's core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, professionalism and public service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is entry-level work assisting in various elements of water supply, water resources and water management projects, and functioning as a Hydrologist, performing basic water supply or water resource related functions. The applicant shall assist in evaluating hydrologic and hydrogeologic data, possess a basic understanding of database management (Microsoft Access and Excel), analysis of hydrogeologic data including aquifer performance tests and groundwater modeling input data, have proficient written and verbal communication skills, have familiarity of the hydrology and hydrogeology of north Florida, and must be willing to assist in the collection of hydrologic and hydrogeologic field data.

The Engineer I position: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Engineer-I-67

Engineers I work in conjunction with Professional Engineers in the performance of engineering analyses in the development of Minimum Flows and Levels, review of applications, plans, and calculations for consistency with District rules. The position requires competency in standard engineering methodology for surface water and groundwater modeling, statistical analyses, calculating stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway analysis, and retention/detention system design. Engineers I may be asked to use engineering skills, education, and experience to assist in other District programs such as water use, well construction, water resource evaluations, and water supply systems, or to provide technical assistance external to the Suwannee River Water Management District.

Dogwood Park Employment Opportunity

We here at Dogwood Park and Daycare provide a unique fun loving experience for dogs. We have a 15-Acre Off-Leash Dog Park and provide Doggie Daycare and Family Style Boarding. We are the area’s premier provider of these services mostly because of the outstanding staff we have. We have upcoming openings and usually do not advertise for these positions, however you are seeing this because one of our staff felt you or someone you know might be a great fit. Here is what we are looking for:

 People who have time and a desire to work with dogs, experience a plus but not required;
 People who don’t mind a little hard work and don’t care if they get a little dirty doing it;
 People who think the work environment is as important as the pay and benefits;
 People who have at least a year of availability and between 10-30 hours a week;

We are very particular who we hire and our dogs are very much a part of the selection process. If you are interested, please send us an email at dogwoodparkemail@gmail.com and we will arrange a time to get you further information and see if we have a good fit for you. Here are just a few benefits of working here:

 Great casual work environment;
 Wide range of hours and flexible scheduling;
 Bring your dog to work (once you complete training);
 Free park membership;
 On-Job supervised training
 Access to free or deeply discounted boarding and daycare.
 Great reference and referral letters.

The Horizons Fellowship

The Horizons Fellowship supports 10 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become tomorrow's leaders in technology. The program is a part-time 6-month experience (or full-time summer experience) that teaches software engineering and provides students with the network and perspective needed to launch their careers in tech. The program requires no prior computer science or programming knowledge. It is open to current university students of all ages. Students develop the arsenal of highly employable software engineers as well as the perspective of entrepreneurs.

Application Process/Criteria

· Currently enrolled in a 4-year university program
· Submission of transcript, resume, and standardized test scores on horizonsbootcamp.com.
· Series of fit and technical interviews
· Applications are on a rolling basis. The final deadline is July 20th 2016 but we encourage students to apply sooner as the program is already filling up.

Horizons Fellowship Details
· 800+ hours of learning to build web applications
· 1-on-1 mentorship from technology industry leaders
· Speaker series consisting of entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, product managers and designers from successful technology companies & leading venture capital firms
· Lifelong access to the Horizons Career Network

Undergraduate Job Announcement

Attention all outdoor oriented job seeking undergrads! Greenhouse and field research assistants are needed at the IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/), located off campus at 7922 NW 71St St. Gainesville, FL 32653. Jobs are available immediately (Summer 2016), or for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters.

Job Responsibilities: The primary function of these positions is to provide assistance for ongoing research projects at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Duties include the following-

-Set up, conduct, maintain, and collect data from laboratory, greenhouse and field studies on aquatic and upland invasive plants.
-Assist graduate students in research projects and data entry.
-Maintain stocks of commonly used plants for research, extension and teaching purposes.

 Pay: $12.00 to 15.00/hour, depending upon experience.

Note: These positions require a committed schedule of 10-20 hours each week. Minimum 2-4 hour blocks of time are required on a set weekly schedule. Transportation to the Center is necessary and cannot be provided. Occasional travel to aquatic and field research sites throughout the State may also occur. If you want to learn about invasive plants, this is the job for you!

For more information please contact Dr. Stephen Enloe, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (sfenloe@ufl.edu).