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Post-Spring Break ES Newsletter

Kate Anderson - Monday, March 18, 2024
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Es Department newsletter Post-Spring Break 2024
 
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Upcoming Events

Farmhouse Recruitment Event

March 22nd
2 - 4 p.m.

Interested in living in a theme house next year focused on sustainability? Farmhouse is holding a recruitment event for interested students!

Pot-A-Plant at Farmhouse includes helping plant herbs in their garden or planting wildflowers in a pot to take home! While there, you can get to know the current members, the house layout, and what the space is all about.
GECO Trashion Show

March 23rd - 8 p.m. 
The Attic

Sponsored by GECO, the Trashion Show is an event to promote environmentally responsible clothing choices, such as buying secondhand and repairing old clothes. Even if you don't want to participate in the show itself, it will still be a super fun event, so be sure to be there. 

If you want to sign up, click on the image to the left. There will be prizes!

ES Prospective Majors Pizza Lunch

April 2nd
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Science Center 200

Do you have friends interested in the ES major or are you a current major looking for more information? If yes, then this lunch event is a great opportunity to hear directly from ES professors and students about the major and why it may be a good fit for you!

Free pizza and drinks are provided (allergen-friendly and vegetarian options included). Click on the image to view this event in Engage!

Opportunities and Resources

Venango Conservation District

Resource Conservationist Job Opening

Looking for job opportunities after graduation?

Consider applying for a job with the Venango Conservation District, one of the 66 conservation districts in Pennsylvania. They are looking for a resource conservationist and are accepting applications now.

Click on the image above for more detailed information!
Painted Turtle Farm Summer Interns

Painted Turtle Farm Summer Internship

The Center for Public Service is seeking two interns to work full-time at the Painted Turtle Farm this summer!

The summer coordinators will work collaboratively with the PTF farm supervisor, the Center for Public Service, and local families to care for the garden, oversee operations, organize educational programs and conduct maintenance projects. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn more about sustainable growing practices and food access, and to work and form relationships with the local community.

Applications are due March 19th - click on the picture for details and application information.

Commonwealth of PA Internships

PA Summer Internships

There are still a few internships through Pennsylvania State that have applications open if you are looking for a summer opportunity. Be sure to filter the jobs by the department you are interested in working for!

Click on the image above to explore the options available. 

Reminders

Class registration is approaching fast so make sure you have met with your advisor and figured out which classes you want to take next year. Check your registration time and date so you're ready when the time comes!

Check out the Opportunities and Research blog for more jobs/internships posted by ES faculty and the ES website for help planning your time here

Connect with the ES Department on LinkedIn and Instagram (@gburgesdep)!

If you have any comments, suggestions, or events to put into the next newsletter, contact Kate Anderson (andeka04@gettysburg.edu) or fill out this form.

Hope Everyone Had a Great Break!