Click this link for a agenda and registration form for the conference Shifting_Seasons_Forests_Industry_Products_and_Resources Save the date for “Shifting Seasons: Great Lakes Forest, Industry, Products, and Resources Summit hosted by CMN Sustainable Development Institute on June 6 and 7, 2012. The Summit will be held at the Menominee Casino Resort. The summit will engage regional stakeholders to… Continue reading »
Mar
22
March “Brown Bag” Presentations
The Sustainable Development Institute is committed to information-sharing and professional development. ”Brown Bag” presentations offer a forum to share what is known and valued in the Menominee approach to sustainability and advance College of Menominee Nation and the Sustainable Development Institute’s professional and academic leadership. 1. March 1: “Protect the Penokee Hills: Mining Uncovered” Frank Koehn kicked… Continue reading »
Feb
14
Middle and High School Technology Fair 2-1-12
Over a hundred students from Menominee Indian Middle School and High School attended the CMN Technology Fair that was part of the nation-wide Digital Learning Day. Students learned how technology is tied to the College and everyday careers. As students wandered around a room full of technology from different areas, they would stop off to… Continue reading »
Feb
14
NASA Opportunities for All Students
Students: There is still time to apply for NASA internships. You have a very high chance of getting accepted to do amazing work and get paid for it. Let a staff member at SDI know you are interested or contact AIHEC representative Alex Grandon at [email protected] . Here is what happened at Grandon’s presentation last… Continue reading »
Jan
12
Kate Flick - SDI’s recently hired “Sustainability Education Coordinator”
Please join the Sustainable Development Institute in welcoming our newest employee, Kate Flick. Kate’s newly developed role is to serve as Sustainability Education Coordinator. Kate comes to us with a master’s degree in Forest Ecology and Management and has worked 10 years on sustainability and climate change related projects through previous employers, internships and fellowships. … Continue reading »
Dec
14
Summer Research Program Opportunity
Mr. John Greenler, from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center visited College of Menominee Nation December 1, 2011. Greenler came to provide internship opportunity information and encouraged CMN students to apply. “We are looking for students from a diversity of areas and a diversity of backgrounds,” said Greenler, “Research intertwined with education is a real… Continue reading »
Nov
22
American Indian and Alaskan Native Climate Change Working Group, November 7 and 8, 2011
College of Menominee Nation successfully hosted the fall 2011 AIAN Climate Change working group this November 7 and 8, 2011. The working group began with an opening blessing as well as a song by K-Town Boys. Dr. Verna Fowler, CMN President, greeted guests and commended them on taking action against climate change. “I sincerely hope… Continue reading »
Nov
21
Update: 1st Annual College of Menominee Nation Student Accomplishment Internship Fair
College of Menominee Nation Student Services and Sustainable Development Institute would like to thank all those that came together to make this event a success. Click to see the winners of the door prizes!!
Nov
04
1st Annual Internship Accomplishment Fair
College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute and CMN Student Services is proud to announce our 1st Annual College of Menominee Nation Student Accomplishment Internship Fair. The Fair will showcase the accomplishments of past and present College of Menominee Nation student interns. The interns will present their work in a poster presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Representatives from various organizations will be present to discuss present and future internship opportunities.
Nov
04
“What’s with that windmill?”
If you have ever wondered what purpose the windmill on the College of Menominee Nation campus serves, look no further! The windmill, located next to the Maintenance Building on CMN’s Keshena campus, is estimated to produce about 2,400kWH per year. This means that the windmill amounts to about $283 per year savings, or about 14%… Continue reading »