{"id":6367,"date":"2025-10-08T18:55:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T18:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/environmental-studies\/?page_id=6367"},"modified":"2025-10-08T19:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:02:11","slug":"tji20251008","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/environmental-studies\/about\/enewsletters\/thisjustin\/tji20251008\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A newsletter published by the
Macalester Environmental Studies Department<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

October 8, 2025<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Any upcoming events, job opportunities, conferences, or other environmental news received by the ES Department are included in this newsletter. More information on the items listed in This Just In!<\/strong><\/em> can be received by contacting the ES Department. Current and archived issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In This Issue\u2026.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1.  Internship Opportunity with Lake Minnetonka Garden Club
2.  The Toro Company, Sustainability Intern
3.  Student PIRGs Leadership Opportunity
4.  Jobs and Internships Listed on Handshake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Internship Opportunity with Lake Minnetonka Garden Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Lake Minnetonka Garden Club is pleased to announce its annual $3,000 merit based undergraduate or graduate scholarship for students pursuing careers in the following fields of study: Botany, Conservation and Ecological Restoration, Garden History and Design, Horticulture and Related Fields, Landscape Architecture, Native Bird Habitat, Pollinator Research, and Urban Forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students may apply by visiting the Lake Minnetonka Garden Club website<\/a> and selecting the “Scholarships” section. All application materials must be submitted by the deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. The Toro Company, Sustainability Intern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Summer Internship Program<\/a> will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program. The Sustainability Intern at The Toro Company, you will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists on projects that blend sustainability, product development, and applied research. You\u2019ll contribute to efforts that improve environmental outcomes through better technology, data, and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3.  Student PIRGs Leadership Opportunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This October, Student PIRGs<\/a> is launching Zero Waste Month of Action<\/strong>, and we want YOU to be part of it! Participate in various weeks of action to tackle plastic pollution, promote reuse over waste, address fast fashion, and much more. Sign up here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4.  Jobs and Internships Listed on Handshake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Handshake at Macalester is our career services platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students:  Handshake is preloaded with your basic profile data. Simply log in with your Macalester user id and password<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Getting Started with Handshake Guide for Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more you use Handshake, the better it works for you. Personalize your experience by filling out career interests and profile. As you choose opportunities and events that interest you, Handshake will learn to present you with opportunities best suited to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Any questions regarding this newsletter or to be removed from the mailing list, contact David Owen at\u00a0dowen@macalester.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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