Welcome back new and continuing CNR students!
We have a jam-packed schedule for you all to explore your majors, learn about student research, and attend many other events CNR-related. Keep checking this website for future information about jobs, scholarships, and other useful and exciting information!
New Student Chats
Come by the CNR Student Resource Center to meet other new students in CNR, re-connect with friends from CalSO and Cal Day, share your first week's experiences and concerns, and talk with advisors and ask them questions.
Freshmen Student Chats
Friday, August 28, 2-3:00pm
Friday, September 4, 12-1:00pm (Bring your lunch!)
Transfer Student Chat
Wednesday, September 9, 12-1:00pm (Bring your lunch!)
Overview of CNR Majors
Still undecided about your major? Want to explore what CNR has to offer? Come by to one of our sessions for general major information for students in the beginning stages of exploring a CNR major. Intended for students who want to take a closer look, but aren't ready to declare.
When:
Wednesday, September 2, 2:10-3:00pm
Tuesday, September 8, 12:10-1:00pm
Location: Student Resource Center, 260 Mulford (both sessions)
Transfer Student Research Info Session
When: Thursday, August 27
Time: 5-6:30pm
Location: 2063 VLSB
Advisors and current students will be on hand to give advice and answer a variety of questions such as: What is research? How do I find a lab position? How can conducting research benefit me?
Your time at Cal is limited, so start thinking about research today! Hope to see you all there!
Biology Major Fair
When: Friday, Sept 11, 2009
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom
Come meet with representatives of all the biology majors in the College of Letters & Science and the College of Natural Resources, as well as representatives from many other departments, such as the Career Center, Programs for Student Abroad...and more!
Environmental Science Majors
Are you a new CNR student? Want to learn more about ES from ES students?
You are invited to attend the New ES Student Get Together this Friday, August 28 from 5:00-6:00pm in 260 Mulford Hall. Learn more about ESSA (ES Student Association) and meet other new students!
Please RSVP to kishi@nature.berkeley.edu (so we have an approximate head count)
*The Environmental Sciences Student Association has one main goal to achieve--having fun while providing invaluable services to better our global community. Over the past couple of years, our group has tried a variety of approaches to achieve this, and feel confident now that we know the magic formula. The recipe is as follows:*
*· Volunteer Work*
*· Field Trips*
*· Guest Speakers*
*· Interesting Members*
*· Movie Nights*
*· A Great Faculty Advisor*
Come on by to see what we're all about!
Research Opportunities
Are you a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year CNR student interested in research opportunities?
Want to learn more about CNR Sponsored Projects for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)?
Come by to one of our SPUR Info Sessions to learn about how to apply to SPUR, as well as how to find more research opportunities on campus. All sessions will take place in 260 Mulford:
Weds 8/26 12:00-1:00pm, 4:00-5:00pm
Thurs 8/27 9:00-10:00am, 4:00-5:00pm
Fri 8/28 12:00-1pm, 4:00-5:00pm
The Fall SPUR and URAP (Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program) deadline is Wednesday, September 2nd, at 5:00pm. Don't miss out!
Can't make these sessions? Drop-in to see Susan Kishi in 260 Mulford Hall or contact her at
kishi@nature.berkerley.edu or (510) 643-9479. (not available on 8/31 & 9/1)
For more information about these resources, please visit:
SPUR: http://nature.berkeley.edu/site/spur.php
URAP: http://research.berkeley.edu/urap/
Undergraduate Research@Berkeley: http://research.berkeley.edu Rich site with links to programs on and off campus, plus workshops!
Take advantage of the hundreds of opportunities available to work with faculty in all colleges at UC Berkeley, including CNR, L&S, COE, Haas, CED, and COC.
