PCES BULLETIN BOARD

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REQUESTS and GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRANTS and INTERNSHIPS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Job Listings for Entomologists can also be found at the following websites:

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entomology/jobs/jobs.html
http://www.entsoc.org/career.htm
http://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/hrd/

MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIA

The 2010 annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America will be held December 12-15 in San Diego, California. For more information contact: http://www.entsoc.org/am/index.htm

FALL COURSES

UC Davis Extension Announces Fall Courses in Land Use and Natural Resources

DAVIS, Calif.—UC Davis Extension offers a variety of hot-topic courses in land use and natural resources for professionals in the public and private sectors. Taught by expert instructors, these courses cover issues ranging from CEQA and NEPA processes to urban planning and the built environment. A full course listing is available on our website.

LAFCO: The Challenge of Local Governmental Boundary Change Receive an extensive overview of statutes and procedures to reorganize local government in the context of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Learn about the responsibilities of LAFCOs, local agencies and the public.
• Sept. 24: Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St.
• $290. Enroll in section 102LUP129.

Introduction to Fall Birds of Northern California Come learn about these remarkable creatures, and experience the beauty of Northern California during the fall. Designed for novice to intermediate birders, this course will introduce you to the fascinating natural history and ecology of Northern California’s birds.
• Oct. 12, 16, Nov. 2, 6, 30 & Dec. 4: Tues., 6:30-9 p.m. & Sat., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Davis: Da Vinci Building, 1632 Da Vinci Ct.
• $290. Enroll in section 102NAT261.

Subdivision Map Act: Part I
Learn the key provisions of the California Subdivision Map Act, including when the Act does and does not apply, recent legislative amendments and new interpretation brought about through court decisions and attorney general opinions.
• Oct. 15: Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St.
• $330. Save $100 when you enroll in both Subdivision Map Act courses. Enroll in section 102LUP130.

Subdivision Map Act: Part II
Gain a thorough understanding of certain key provisions of the Map Act, including recent legislative amendments and new interpretation brought about through court decisions and attorney general opinions.
• Oct. 22: Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St.
• $330. Save $100 when you enroll in both Subdivision Map Act courses. Call (800) 752-0881 to take advantage of this offer. Enroll in section 102LUP131.

To request more information or to enroll, call (800) 752-0881 or visit our website.

http://extension.ucdavis.edu/land

UC Davis Extension, the continuing and professional education arm of UC Davis, has been an internationally-recognized leader in educational outreach for individuals, organizations and communities for 50 years. With more than 60,000 annual enrollments in classroom and online university-level courses, UC Davis Extension serves lifelong learners in the growing Sacramento region, all 50 states and more than 70 countries.