Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder

The Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Graduate Program seeks a passionate and experienced Program Manager to lead our Career & Professional Development initiatives.

In this critical role, you will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the careers of future sustainability leaders by developing strategic partnerships with employers and collaborating with faculty on curriculum development.
- Provide exceptional guidance to students and alumni by overseeing a team of career coaches.
- Drive program growth by spearheading the ex*****on of professional workshops and events.
- Foster a vibrant alumni network through strategic communication and engagement efforts.

We are seeking a candidate with:
- Proven program management experience and a deep understanding of career development best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- A strategic mindset and a proactive approach to program development and implementation.
- A passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

The MENV program is an interdisciplinary professional graduate degree preparing students to become leaders across a wide range of sustainability-focused industries.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Learn more about the role and apply today using the link below!

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=57081

We got an update from the folks over seas on the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Denmark Global Immersion course. Our students explored a biomass energy plant in Copenhagen, skied down Copenhill 🎿, visited wind turbines on Samsø Island 💨, and biked around the city visiting social housing projects 🚲. Check out the latest pictures and our previous post for some highlights!

Congratulations to the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder class of 2024!

This past Friday, we said a bittersweet farewell to our latest cohort of change makers and environmental leaders. We cannot wait to see the incredible work this group of (now) alumni continues to do in their communities on the Front Range, in Colorado, and beyond! We wish you nothing but success in your next adventure and know you are always welcome back at MENV! 🎓

We love seeing our students connect outside the classroom and celebrate their hard work! 🎉 Last Friday, MENV's Student Council hosted their H.A.G.S. (Have A Great Summer) event on the SEEC lawn. 🌳🌞 MENV community members indulged in Chipotle, played lawn games, and enjoyed some furry friends! 🌯🎾🐶 What a fantastic way to say goodbye to another awesome semester! 👋

📸: Jacob Oleyar—first-year Renewable and Sustainable Energy (RSE) student and RSE Student Council representative

On Monday of this week, Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Renewable and Sustainable Energy (RSE) specialization, led by Joshua Radoff, hosted their Clean Energy Career Fest! ⚡️This fun and interactive event provided MENV students with networking opportunities to learn more about the clean energy industry and to explore the career paths within it. 🤝Students heard directly from guest speakers, including several MENV alumni , who shared insights from their experiences within their organizations as well as career advice for the future. 💼✨

Thank you Derek, Nathan, Bobby, Shanti, Eric, Chris, Natasha, Amy, Tessa, and Conner for joining us!

📸: Jacob—first-year Renewable and Sustainable Energy (RSE) student and RSE Student Council representative

Come join the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as well as our International Student Group on Monday April 29th between 2:30-4:30pm for Culture Fest! 🌎 This event aims to celebrate cultural diversity through cultural knowledge exchange and exploration of global cuisine.

ICYMI: Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder students went to the Colorado Plateau over Spring Break for Professor Gregor McGregor's Advanced Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Field Seminar. This seminar examined all natural resources, environmental, and American Indian law issues arising on the Colorado Plateau through extensive reading, writing, and a trip to the Plateau over Spring Break. Students had the opportunity to meet and interact with tribal leaders and activists, federal land managers, non-profit policy workers, and industry representatives as they honed their capstone research on contemporary issues facing the Four-Corners region.

📸: Isabel L. (Second-year Urban Resilience and Sustainability student)

There's been a lot happening at the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Program! A couple weeks ago we hosted our 2024 Admitted Students Weekend, where admitted students met with MENV faculty, staff, and students to learn more about the program and community.

On the same day, we also held our Capstone Design Workshop where first-year students shared presentations about what they've accomplished so far in their Capstones and where their Projects are headed. Admitted students got to sit in on these presentations and get an exciting glimpse into the potential work ahead.

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

We extended our Fall 2024 application deadline for US students! ✏️ If you are interested in joining a cohort of environmental change makers and sustainability leaders, apply now to the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder! 🌱 Applications are due May 1, 2024. No GRE required. Click the link below to learn more and apply.

https://www.colorado.edu/menv/admissions/howtoapply

🌿Celebrating milestones! 🌟 Former Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder ENRP students Chelsea Benjamin & Jennalee Battson joined Governor Polis at the Capitol for the signing of SB24-005. Chelsea, now a policy advisor at Western Resource Advocates, & Jennalee, Outdoor Water Conservation Coordinator at Colorado Water Conservation Board, are leading the charge in advancing urban outdoor water efficiency. This bill signing marks a pivotal moment in reducing high-water-use nonfunctional turf in Colorado! 💧

ICYMI: Last week, the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Zero Carbon Buildings and Cities course took a tour of the Boulder County Housing and Human Services new affordable housing development at Willoughby Corner in Lafayette 🏘 Check it out!

You can learn more about Willoughby Corner's by clicking the link below.



https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/housing-developments/willoughby-corner/

Uncover the untold stories of Southern Colorado & Northern New Mexico with Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder alumni Alex Handloff 🌲 Dive deep into the heart of the 2 watershed, 3 river, and 2 states cohesive strategy partnership landscape with Alex’s The Dirt and Dust podcast. From hidden tales to collaborative conservation efforts, join Alex on a journey to shape a better future for our environment and communities. Click the link below to tune in!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2246193

We extended our deadline for Fall 2024 applications! Interested in becoming a part of our community of changemakers and environmental/sustainability leaders? Apply by May 1, 2024 to join our incoming cohort.

All you need is:
- A Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts from Each Institution Attended
- Resume/CV
- A Video Essay (optional but encouraged)

Click the link below to learn more about the process and to apply!

https://www.colorado.edu/menv/admissions/howtoapply

As part of the Building Community Capacity course, MENV students Shane, Gifford, Vinny, and Audrey are working with Lake City, Colorado to develop a Community Action Plan.

Lake City is a small community high in the San Juan Mountains that is known for its remarkable outdoor recreation and historic preservation. Located among 14ers, the famous Alpine Loop Scenic Byway 4x4 road, and two long-distance hiking trails, the town has a growing outdoor recreation economy and has invested in planning for their future. Through the semester, the students hope to bring together disparate interests and build on the planning that has already been done to create an actionable plan for Lake City's future.

Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder students (left to right: Alejandro, Catelyn, Ally, and Kaitlyn Sorensen), in partnership with the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and CSU Extension , are providing technical planning support to the communities of Rangely and Dinosaur through the Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) as a part of MENV’s Building Community Capacity course. The RTAP is modeled after the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program, a federal program designed to support communities in developing a community action plan with a focus on Main Street development and strengthening the local outdoor recreation economy. Recognizing the growing needs among rural communities in Colorado, the RTAP was created to provide planning assistance to help rural communities develop a vision for outdoor recreation and Main Street development, alongside goals and clearly defined action items to implement over the next 12-24 months.

The team of graduate students are facilitating this planning process for the towns of Rangely and Dinosaur which will continue through the start of May 2024. A steering committee was formed and is comprised of community members from Rangely and Dinosaur, as well as regional, state, and federal partners. This group will meet regularly throughout the planning process. This process will culminate in an interactive, two-day community workshop hosted at Colorado Northwestern Community College on March 6 and 7, 2024. The purpose of the workshop is for community members to share their vision and desires for Main Street and outdoor recreation development with the steering committee and student facilitation team, and to build collaboration between the two communities and relevant regional, state, and federal partners. Widespread participation from members of the Rangely and Dinosaur communities is welcome and encouraged, and food and refreshments will be provided.

“We are excited to collaborate and work with the communities of Rangely and Dinosaur this Spring! We’re most looking forward to building relationships with the stakeholders and community members of Rangely and Dinosaur to co-create strategies to support their growing needs in the outdoor recreation economy and with Main Street development."

The Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder B Impact Clinic students had the opportunity to visit Conscious Coffees last week to learn how this small Boulder-based coffee roaster, which has been a certified B Corp since 2014, walks the talk. Students tasted their delicious coffee, learned about their roasting process, and heard about the myriad ways they weave their values into everything they do, from how they source their coffee beans and support their farmer partners, to how they prioritize their employees. Thank you to Craig Lamerty and Alex Heaton for carving out the time to host curious MENV students!

In our latest alumni spotlight interview series, we spoke with Harsha Maragh, a former Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Urban Sustainability and Resilience (URS) student currently serving as the Senior Sustainability Planner on the Climate and Data Science team at the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) in New York City. Harsha’s journey from MENV to her current role sheds light on the dynamic intersection of sustainability and the challenges of addressing climate-related issues.Click the link in our bio to read more!



https://www.colorado.edu/menv/2024/02/08/alumni-spotlight-harsha-maragh

Be Boulder. Learn in a scientific, natural, and entrepreneurial ecosystem unrivaled anywhere in the world. Join the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Graduate Program. No GRE required. Applications are open until March 1, 2024. Apply today using the link below!

https://www.colorado.edu/menv/admissions/howtoapply

🎉 Exciting News! 🌟 Thrilled to announce that Natalie Ooi, Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder’s Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry Specialization Lead, has been selected for the 2024 Cohort of University of Colorado Boulder's Community Perspectives program! 🌍📚 Joining four other faculty members, Natalie will embark on a journey of professional development, deepening her knowledge and skills as a publicly and community-engaged scholar. 🙌
This semester, the cohort will immerse themselves in on-campus workshops and attend Campus Compact’s annual conference in Denver. In June, they’ll explore project ideas in Pueblo, Trinidad, and La Junta, fostering connections with local communities identified through listening sessions. 🗣💡 Afterward, they’ll have the opportunity to apply for project seed funding and receive support from the Office for Outreach and Engagement in partnership and project development. 🌱💼 Way to go Natalie!

The Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder ICLEI USA's Capstone Team deliverable just launched on the company's website! Check out the U.S. Community Protocol (USCP) and Sustainable Communities Suite 🌍🏡 From tracking greenhouse gas emissions to addressing adaptation and equity, these tools pave the way for a sustainable future. Mitigate, adapt, and ensure equity – the key steps to combat climate change. 💚
Click the link below to learn more!



https://icleiusa.org/the-sustainable-communities-suite-u-s-community-protocol-family/

The Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder ICLEI USA's Capstone Team deliverable just launched on the company's website! Check out the U.S. Community Protocol (USCP) and Sustainable Communities Suite 🌍🏡 From tracking greenhouse gas emissions to addressing adaptation and equity, these tools pave the way for a sustainable future. Mitigate, adapt, and ensure equity – the key steps to combat climate change. 💚
Click the link below to learn more!

The Sustainable Communities Suite- U.S. Community Protocol Family | ICLEI USA The Sustainable Communities Suite- U.S. Community Protocol Family A Quick Guide to the Sustainable Communities SuiteICLEI USA has worked closely with the US ...

Meredith Rickel, a second year Environment and Natural Resource Policy Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder student, takes us on a journey through her morning at Crossfit, homework for her Environmental Decision Making class, lunch, her Science Communications class, and team meetings.

Click the link below to follow along!

https://youtu.be/gC5TzpBo28w

Yesterday, Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder's Student Council hosted a welcome back Chipotle and Games event! We are so excited to have students on campus again. Here's to a successful spring semester!

From Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder graduate to Legislative Analyst at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Sarah Hamming's journey in environmental policy is truly inspiring! 🌿💼 In this Alumni Spotlight, she opens up about the challenges of working in state government, her career insights, and the valuable lessons learned since grad school. 🎓 Click the link below to read more!



https://www.colorado.edu/menv/2024/01/10/alumni-spotlight-sarah-hamming

As the semester winds down, we want to say thank you to our MENV community for a successful fall term. First-year students, we're so grateful you chose MENV and are willing to share your energy with us. To our second-year students, thank you for inspiring us through your work in the program, as a part of your Capstone and other projects. And, to our December graduates, congratulations! We are so excited to see where you head next! MENV is always here to support you as you continue your journey!

Everyone, please have a safe, fun, and nourishing winter break! We hope you get to spend your time away from MENV in ways meaningful to you. See you all in 2024!

Check out what a day in the life looks like for Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder first-year Renewable and Sustainable Energy (RSE) student, Jacob Oleyar. Follow along for various frisbee action, hanging around SEEC, and awesome recipes! 🥏 🎒 🍕 Click the link below to see!

https://youtu.be/eU4nTnT1ODo

Day in the Life of Jacob Oleyar Check out what a day in the life looks like for MENV first-year Renewable and Sustainable Energy (RSE) student, Jacob Oleyar. Follow along for various frisbe...

Join the Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder community! Our Fall 2024 applications are open. Apply by our priority deadline, January 15, 2024, to be considered for programmatic scholarships and early enrollment. Final deadline is March 1, 2024. Click the link below to learn more about how to apply. ✅

https://www.colorado.edu/menv/admissions/how-apply

We’ve got another Masters of the Environment, CU Boulder Day in the Life video for y’all! Audrey Wheeler, second year Environmental and Natural Resources Policy MENV student, walks (and bikes) you through her day. Check it out by clicking the link below! 🚲 🧗‍♀️ ✏

https://lnkd.in/gtNQdfbx

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