Western State Colorado University Sustainability Fund Spring 2016 Request for Proposals. Proposals <$500 accepted throughout the semester

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1 Western State Colorado University Sustainability Fund Spring 2016 Request for Proposals Proposals <$500 accepted throughout the semester Proposals >$500 due February 19 The Sustainability Fund Committee is requesting proposals from students for projects that promote sustainability at Western. The purpose of the sustainability fund is to provide Western students access to the financial resources to initiate projects that (1) support Western s use of more sustainable and renewable energy, (2) reduce unnecessary consumption of goods, (3) increase reuse of usable goods and recycling of materials, or (4) promote the ethical stewardship of all resources and land on the Western campus. For the academic year , full-time students are assessed $4.50 per semester for campus sustainability. The revenue generated from this fee is approximately $18,000 per academic year. It is the responsibility of the Student Government Association to allocate these dollars to projects that support sustainability across campus. The Sustainability Fund Committee encourages students to take advantage of this opportunity to support and enhance sustainable practices on the Western State Colorado University campus. Sustainability Fund project requirements. The following are the primary criteria used to evaluate project proposals. All project proposals must effectively demonstrate how they will meet or exceed these requirements. Projects must support the principles and goals of Western s Environmental Charter and be consistent with the above stated purpose of the Sustainability Fund. Projects must show physical, measurable, or countable evidence that sustainability is being achieved. The outcomes of the project should affect a sizable portion of the student body. Project proposals will only be accepted from a member of the Associated Student Body and only with the support of a faculty or staff adviser. The Sustainability Fund Committee will consider two different types of proposals: 1) short proposals for projects < $500, accepted throughout the school year, and 2) larger proposals (funded projects have ranged from $1000 to $20,000), which require a more substantial submission process. For projects with proposed expenses < $500, please use our online submission form: For projects with costs > $500, follow these guidelines: complete proposals as a single word document or PDF to Dr. Jonathan Coop (jcoop@western.edu). Incomplete proposals will not be considered for review. Be sure your

2 proposal includes all of the components listed above, including faculty letters of support. Due dates for proposals are 5 pm, October 16 th for fall semester and 5 pm, Feb 19 th for spring semester. Please provide, in order, the following information: A. Cover Letter a. Brief summary of project proposal and objectives B. Description of Project Proposal a. Provide a complete description of the proposed project, including a detailed description of the activities required to successfully implement the project b. Provide a brief description of how the proposed project will meet all Sustainability Fund requirements and how project outcomes will be measured c. Provide example(s), if available, of similar projects implemented at other locations (college campuses preferably) and describe the successes and challenges of these projects d. Provide an estimated timeline for the proposed project and its required activities C. Description of Project Costs a. Provide a detailed cost estimate of fully implementing the proposed project. Include in your estimate any potential on-going costs such as maintenance, any in-kind services required by the College to successfully implement the proposed project, and any current bid estimates for contractor services or supplies, if applicable. b. If applicable, provide a list of other funding sources or in-kind services secured or being pursued for this project. If supplemental sources are being pursued but not yet secured, provide information on estimated notification timelines. D. A letter of support from at least one WSCU faculty or staff member. E. A 1-page resume for each student participant Proposal length (excluding student resumes and faculty letter of support) should not exceed 5 pages. After review of all proposals, the Committee will invite students who submitted the most qualified proposals to present to the Committee, answer questions, and provide clarifications of the proposed project. The Committee will consider all qualified proposals and make its decision on funding based on the Sustainability Fund purpose, criteria, and cost of implementation. Decisions made by the Committee on funding are final and not subject to appeal. If a project is not funded, the Committee will provide information to the student(s) on why the proposal was not funded. Allocation of funds will be subject to availability. Projects must be completed and a final report will be due to the committee within one year of funding. If you have any further questions or need further information, please contact Dr. Jonathan Coop, Assistant Professor of Environmental & Sustainability and Biology; jcoop@western.edu.

3 HYDROLOGY OF THE GUNNISON RIVER & CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA MICHAEL DALE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HYDROLOGIST WHEN February 25, :30 p.m. WESTERN STATE COLORAO UNIVERSITY GEOLOGY CLUB WHERE Hurst Hall 020

4 2016 Solar Power Colorado The Rocky Mountain Region s Largest Business-to-Business Solar Conference and Expo Solar Power Colorado offers you outstanding visibility focused directly at your target audience. As the region s leading business-to-business solar conference and expo, the conference provides the best opportunity to boost your connections with solar businesses across Colorado and the nation. This conference is presented by the leading solar energy nonprofit, the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association. Not only does your sponsorship help strengthen your brand, but every dollar supports statewide efforts to expand solar markets for you. Exhibit Information: Standard 8x10 exhibits: $1,350 Premium location 8x10 exhibits (foyer): $1,950 limited availability Each exhibit package includes the following benefits: Two full conference passes including VIP reception on Monday evening ($600 value) Access to all conference sessions, expo hall, networking events and workshops for booth staff Breakfast and lunch provided for your staff on Tuesday & Wednesday Pipe & drape, 1 skirted table, 2 chairs, and waste basket Additional tables, electricity, HD televisions/displays and internet access are available through event venue and provider AVT Conference Location & Hours: Omni Hotel and Conference Center - Broomfield, Colorado Event Dates: March 7-9, 2016 Exhibit Hall Setup: March 7-9, :00pm to 6:00pm (setup) Exhibit Hall Hours: March 8, 2015: 10am-6:30pm March 9, 2015: 10am-5pm To reserve your exhibit and/or sponsorship: Jason Henderson Membership and Outreach Director jhenderson@coseia.org

5 EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HOURS Tuesday, March 8 11:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday, March 9 11:00am to 6:00pm OM N I INTERLOCKEN LOUNGE STAIRS REGISTRATION GIGAWATT ATRIUM 102 GIGAWATT 112 TRAINING SESSIONS ROOM TELEPHONE CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL BALLROOM CENTENNIAL E F FS FS FX FX FX CENTENNIAL PREFUNCTION TERAWATT GIGAWATT EXPO HALL FA INTERLOCKEN FOYER CHARGING STATION

6 WSCU Internships available in Costa Rica this summer/fall 2016 and spring 2017! Join our team at Finca Bellavista! We are Western alumni who are looking for Junior or Senior status students of any major to intern at Finca Bellavista during summer/fall 2016, and spring Finca Bellavista is a treehouse resort community in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica and is a global model of sustainability, off-grid living, and arboreal architecture. Our volunteer and internship program is currently focused on enhancing the guest experience to Finca Bellavista. However, opportunities abound for students that want to contribute to helping us grow and manage the various branches and interests operating within the Finca (including but not limited to organic food production, tours & recreational programming, biological research, marketing, reservations and property management, construction, etc.). ACADEMIC CREDIT MAY BE AVAILABLE. Please contact Mariah Green about the possibilities. For more information on duties and application processes, please visit our website at Information Meeting Co-founder/owner Erica Andrews will be present to discuss existing opportunities. 12:30 1:30, Thursday, March 3 Kelley 116

7 COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOCIETY 2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Colorado Environmental Management Society (CEMS) is a non-profit organization created in 1985 to provide a forum for the exchange of information concerning technologies, laws and regulations, and other current environmental issues. CEMS membership consists of technical and legal professionals from environmental organizations, government agencies, academia, industry and the private sector. MISSION STATEMENT To provide a mechanism for professional enhancement of its members with respect to environmental and health and safety (EHS) management. In addition, CEMS seeks to serve government, industry, environmental organizations and individuals in the development and use of prudent EHS management practices in the State of Colorado. It is the intent of the Society to be the premier non-profit professional EHS management organization in Colorado. A. Eligibility Students must be currently enrolled in and physically attending an undergraduate or graduate program at a Colorado university or college. Students must be studying engineering, geology, environmental sciences, law, or another field in which they may address environmental issues. Students must intend to work in an environmental field. Students must complete and return the application as noted below. CEMS Officers, CEMS Board of Directors, the CEMS Scholarship Selection Committee, and family members of these individuals are not eligible to receive these scholarships. B. General Information CEMS plans to award three scholarships of $1,500 or more with one scholarship awarded in each of the following three categories: (1) law students; (2) non-law graduate students [PhD or Master s Degree candidates]; and (3) undergraduates. CEMS reserves the right to increase the number of scholarships or the amount of each scholarship. The awardees will be notified on or before March 31, 2016 and will be announced on our website after all awardees have been notified. In addition to monetary compensation, awardees selected to receive this scholarship: Will have their essays and biographies published in the CEMS monthly newsletter. Will receive one year free membership to CEMS. Awardees and a colleague may attend each monthly meeting at no charge. Awardees must attend one monthly CEMS meeting in the spring/summer of 2016 to be recognized and honored by our membership. Meetings occur from 11:30-1:00 p.m. 1

8 the second Tuesday of each month at the EPA office in Denver or other downtown Denver locations. C. Applicant Information (please print or type clearly): Name Mailing Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Cell Phone( ) Current Academic Status: Year of Undergraduate Studies (must be at least a first year student) Year of Law School Year of Graduate School University currently enrolled: University attending as of January 2016 (if graduating in 2016, please indicate here as well as below): Major/Minor/Graduate Degree: Anticipated Graduation: D. Academic Criteria Cumulative Grade Point Average: (maximum possible ) Class rank or percentile (if applicable): E. Extracurricular Criteria 1. Please attach a list of the activities and organizations in which you are currently involved, emphasizing activities and organizations in which you hold a leadership position. Please describe your contribution to the activity or organization, including offices and positions held. Do not include high school activities or organizations or activities in which you have not been involved within the previous four years. 2

9 2. Please attach a list of any special honors, awards, scholarships and recognition you have received, either in school or outside of school, indicating the school year for which you received that honor, award, scholarship, or recognition. F. Written Criteria 1. Please attach your current resume. 2. Please attach an essay of no more than 500 words (including footnotes, endnotes, and citations, but not including the identifying information listed in Section F.3) describing what you would like to do in the environmental field and why. 3. Your essay must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document. It must state your name, school, and the word count at the top. Applicants that do not follow this format or inaccurately state the word count will be automatically disqualified. Applicant Signature Date Return completed application via to: scholarships@coems.org Applications must be received by midnight Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, March 1,

10 IMPACT! The Ag community is hosting a collaborative group of speakers talking on topics which will IMPACT every citizen in Gunnison County. Join us on February 26 th at 4:30pm at the Rodeo grounds. Complimentary Fajita Dinner will be served. Join us and have your questions answered. Topics will include information on WOTUS who owns the rainwater? Sage Grouse and the trail systems who can recreate where? Tentative Agenda Face of Ag IMPACT Friday February 26 4:30 8:00 pm 4:30 Don Shawcroft on Colorado Farm Bureau and how they are helping protect our rights 4:50 David Baumgarten on the Gunnison Sage Grouse litigation 5:10 Kent Holsinger on Wildlife Guardians or Water 5:40 Fajita Supper provided by Gunnison Valley CattleWomen 6:00 Jonathan Houck on IMPACT of restrictions on trails and recreation 6:20 Richard Connell on the introduction of wolves to Colorado 6:40-8:00 Question and Answers for all speakers