Storytelling Workshop: Learn about effective storytelling with Senior Writer-in Residence Anthony Walton
Saturday, September 24 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM at the Schiller Coastal Studies Center 

Are you interested in storytelling? 

The Bowdoin Naturalists are collaborating with the Sustainability Office and the Environmental Studies Program for its 50th Anniversary of Environmental Studies at Bowdoin. We are hosting a three-part series focusing on students of color telling their environmental stories. Students will be engaging in a
(1) storytelling workshop lead by Anthony Walton, Bowdoin Writer-in-Residence (Lunch included) REGISTER TODAY!
(2) the storytelling event itself, and (3) a "Turning storytelling into Action" event where we use letter-writing as a way to communicate our stories and enact change. 
The Storytelling event and letter writing workshop are OPEN TO ALL!   
Questions? Reach out to Kellie Navarro or Rosie Armstrong (rarmstro@bowdoin.edu)

Environmental News

• "TJ Demos speaks on the aesthetics of climate justice" by Clara Jergin for the Bowdoin Orient. Demos spoke on his research on contemporary art, which advocates for climate justice inextricably contextualized by issues like racial and economic inequity. 
• "Wolfe’s Neck Center receives $35 million federal grant to boost climate-smart agriculture" by Murray Carpenter for Maine Public. 
• "Federal funds are coming to Maine to build more electric vehicle charging stations" by Murray Carpenter for Maine Public. The states will be eligible for more than $900 million in funding over the next two years to help build EV chargers along approximately 53,000 miles of highway across the country.

Student Internships & campus Job

• Communications & Media Specialist with the Environmental Studies Program, 2-5 hrs/ week, $14.05/ hr
• Guidehouse is a global consulting firm that supports a wide range of public and private sector clients. They are seeking two interns: an Infrastructure Resilience and Energy Systems Intern to work with the Decarbonization Solutions Team on climate risk and resilience, and an Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Solutions Intern supporting energy, tech, and other client sectors. The positions can be based in DC, Boulder, New York City, or elsewhere.
• Thornton Tomasetti is a consulting firm with a focus on engineering and design services. They’re seeking a Sustainability Intern for their Boston office.
• HNTB primarily supports large scale transit infrastructure projects. Summer 2023 opportunities include openings for Landscape and Urban Design Interns based in Dallas, Texas and Bellevue, Washington, and an Environmental Planning Intern with GIS experience based in Austin, Texas.
• NextEra Energy’s Usource Energy and Renewable Consulting is seeking an Energy Analyst Intern with a background in economics, business, or STEM for their Hampton, New Hampshire office.
  
  Questions, see Kari Twaite in CXD
   
• Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program
  Summer 2023 application opens Sept 12, 2022
• Northeast Climate Advocacy Fellow for Citizens' Climate Lobby is recuriting students and recent graduates as interns or fellows. Find out more on the website. The application deadline is October 1, 2022.

• The White House Council on Environmental Quality Internship Program 
  Application for Spring Due October 28, 2022
  Applications for Summer Due February 24, 2023

Featured Jobs and Fellowships 
For Graduating Seniors

• Guidehouse is a global consulting firm that supports a wide range of public and private sector clients. They are seeking Commercial Sustainability Consultant to work with their Resilience, ESG, and Disaster Recovery team. Locations include Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Boulder, and New York.
• ARUP is a large global environmental consulting firm. They are hiring their 2023 class of Graduate Sustainability Consultants. Locations include Boston, Washington DC, NYC, and Toronto.
  
  Questions? Make an appointment with Kari Twaite '06, CXD
   
• City of South Portland sustaibability Porgram Manager. The Sustainability Program Manager works closely with the Sustainability Director to develop and implement programs and policies that simultaneously promote economic well-being, strong community connections, and a healthy environment. 
• Biologist for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The position will develop, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the coastwide Marine Vegetation Mapping Program (MVMP), including seagrass and salt marsh vegetation, in consultation with the Maine Natural Areas Program and Maine Coastal Program. 
• Sustainability Policy Analyst & Engagement Coordinator in the City of New Haven, CT Mayor’s Office. Application closes September 30, 2022. 

 Featured Campus and Community Events

Bowdoin Events

• Equinox Garden Party on Wednesday, September 21 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the Bowdoin Organic Garden. Come join us in the garden (Osher plot) to celebrate the fall equinox! We will have music, marigold garland making, garden snacks, good company, and lots of revelry. All are welcome!
• No Man's Land Film Festival on Thursday, September 22 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Join the BOC and SWAG for an outdoor film screening of the No Man's Land Film Festival! Screening outside of the 24 College garage!
• Sunday Morning Bird Walk! on Sunday, September 25 from 10:00 - 11:00 am meeting in front of Druckenmiller Hall. Join Sejal Prachand '24 and Cora Dow '24 for a relaxed, accessible bird walk around campus every Sunday morning at 10AM!
• What is Environmental Consulting? September 27 at 7PM
  Meet Kari Twaite '06 (ES/Gov), Associate Director of Bowdoin Career Exploration & Development (CXD) and Meredith Outerson '17 (ES/Gov) for this virtual conversation! *Make an appointment to meet with Kari

• Common Ground Fair on Friday September 23 - Sunday September 25 in Union, Maine. The Bowdoin Organic Garden is going to the Fair Friday, September 23- catch a ride!
• The Brunswick Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Fridays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Brunswick Mall. 
• The Brunswick Recycling and Sustainability Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 27th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm (via zoom). 
• MCHPP Family Harvest Day 2022 on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 -11:00 am or 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Join MCHPP at Growing to Give for a day of family fun on the farm! The day will include festive snacks, activities, farm projects, and more.
• Out of Our Depth: Interdisciplinary science for marine mammal conservation on Monday, September 29th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (virtual option). Speaker Kristina Cammen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, where she teaches and conducts research in marine mammal science. Her research program focuses on improving our understanding of marine mammal ecology and ocean health, and advancing the use of genomic techniques in conservation biology.
• Climate Conversations: Locals Leading on Climate Change on Tuesday, October 4 5:30-7:30 at Patten Free Library. 
• Check out the Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA). The Maine Environmental Education Association builds environmental awareness, accountability, and action by centering equity and advancing systemic change.