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the BRAE weekly

Week 3- April 14, 2015

Student Opportunities

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April Calendar

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BRAE News and Events

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The Weekly Newsletter for the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department

Listed below are a couple events and meetings that are happening this week in the department.

Tractor Pull Meeting tonight at 7pmAES Meeting at 6pm Wednesday

Open House Friday-SaturdayTractor Pull 1pm Saturday

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scholarshipsCharles P. Lake-Rain for Rent

Application can be found online at: http://financialaid.calpoly.edu/_finaid/types_aid/2015_Rain_For_Rent.pdf

In addition it is suggested to be a successful candidate that you attend a Rain for Rent orientation meet-ing.

The deadline is April 30.Please direct any questions to the Scholarship Coordinator, Carol Cunningham at 661-399- 9124, exten-sion 185, e-mail ccunningham@rainforrent.com.

William M. Maguy ScholarshipMust reside in either, Kern, Kings, Fresno or Tulare Counties to apply.

Will need to include:• Typed personal statement• Typed Essay: What are your opinions Immigration reform? • Two letters of recommendation• Copy of most recent transcriptsCompleted application and attachments must be postmarked by April 30, 2015 and sent to:Attn: Scholarship CommitteeProteus, Inc.1830 N. Dinuba Blvd.Visalia, CA 93291

More information can be found online at: http://www.proteusinc.org/index.php/scholarshipopportunities

Student Fitness Scholarship

Are you a student enthusiastic about health and fitness? Apply with a short 5-10 minute form to win $1,000 towards school! Survey can be found online at: http://www.steroidal.com/scholarship/index.html

National Home Improvement Scholarship

We are looking to give one student the opportunity to prove why they deserve this scholarship. The chal-lenge is simple, we want you to write an essay of 1000 words or less about how you will use your education to help others. The deadline for submissions is on May 1st, 2015. Email to nhi@nationalhomeimprove-ment.com. Please be sure to include the following in your email:• Your full name, major, grade, school and essay

More information can be found online at: http://nationalhomeimprovement.com/national-home-im-provement-scholarship/

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Come join the HGM team as an Application Engineer!

H.G. Makelim Co., the leading Value Added Reseller and Distributor of diesel and gas powered engines, service parts, and prime power generators has an outstanding opportunity for a new college grad as an Application Engineer for our fast-growing Engine Division.

In this role you will be a key member of the Engine Division team responsible for the design and support of engine packages for the Company’s OEM customers. You will also be responsible for CARB and EPA compliance testing, conducting field evaluations of applications in use, and other sales support of engine applications.

Located in Modesto, CA, the position supports H.G. Makelim's activities in 8 western states with the opportunity to travel throughout the West (about 25% travel). If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with the best and would like to work with the industry’s top customers and vendors, this could be just what you are looking for! For more information and to apply, please contact Bryce DaFonte at bdafonte@hgmakelim.com or call Bryce at (650) 827-7552.

H.G. Makelim Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

800.471.0590 · South San Francisco, CA · Modesto, CA · Denver, CO · www.hgmakelim.com

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Irrigation  Assistant  for  the  HCS  Crops  Unit  

The  Horticulture  and  Crops  Science  Department  is  hiring  an  Irrigation  Assistant  to  execute  the  irrigation  and  fertigation  schedules  at  the  HCS  Crops  Unit.    

Job  Summary  

The  HCS  Crops  Unit  consists  of  70  acres  of  productive  citrus,  avocado  and  deciduous  orchards,  berries,  vineyards  and  vegetable  row  crops.  The  Irrigation  Assistant  will  work  under  the  supervision  of  the  staff  Technician  and  will  help  oversee  the  execution  of  irrigation  and  fertigation  schedules  for  the  deciduous  and  citrus/avocado  orchards.    

The  irrigation  Assistant  will  be  trained  in  irrigation  operating  procedures  and  will  learn  the  proper  use  and  maintenance  of  irrometers,  media  filters,  flow  meters  and  other  equipment  related  to  irrigation  and  fertigation.  The  Assistant  will  also  collect  and  process  water  samples.    

Additional  duties  involve  assisting  with  larger  irrigation  related  projects  during  the  summer.    

Primary  Responsibilities  

• Assisting  with  monitoring  and  maintaining  irrigation  and  fertigation  equipment  • Execute  irrigation  schedules  • Collect  and  process  water  samples    

Requirements  

• Reliable  • Must  be  available  throughout  summer  • Must  be  willing  to  work  as  part  of  the  Crops  Unit  team  consisting  of  students,  staff  and  faculty  • Ability  to  prioritize  and  execute  work  assignments  efficiently  • Ensure  timely  irrigation  applications  • Must  be  able  to  lift  50  lbs  or  more  

Experience  

• Basic  knowledge  of  irrigation  systems  and  completion  of  irrigation  course  preferred.        Hours  and  Salary  

• 5-­‐10  hrs/week  during  the  Spring  quarter;  more  hours  possible  with  summer  projects  • Salary  commensurate  with  experience  

 

Start  Date  -­‐  Training  can  begin  immediately  

To  apply,  please  submit  a  resume  to  Johnny  Rosecrans  (jrosecra@calpoly.edu).    For  questions  regarding  this  position,  contact  Johnny  Rosecrans  (jrosecra@calpoly.edu).  

Student Opportunities

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Student OpportunitiesImperial Irrigation DistrictJob Announcement1285 Broadway Avenue, El Centro CA 92243Phone (760) 482-9618, Job Line (760) 482-9620, Web Site www.iid.com

Primary Function:

Under general direction performs professional water resources engineering and planning work for the district's irrigation,drainage, power and general facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a major in civil, agriculture, irrigation engineering or related field or Associate's degree with amajor in engineering and four years of water resources engineering and planning experience andEngineering-In-Training Certificate is required.

Specific Skills/Requirements:

N/A

Licensing and Certification Requirements:

A valid driver's license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

A current DMV driving record must accompany job application.

Veterans' Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD214 form or other evidence of veterans' status by jobposting deadline.

Testing:

None

I50094157

Engineer, Assistant

Water; Conservation Programs, Headquarters (Imperial)

Full-time

24 (Salaried-Exempt)

$68,037 to $86,827 (Annual)

Applications must be received no later than 11:45 p.m. on April 28, 2015.

Internal & External Applicants

Date Posted: April 13, 2015Reference Code:

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Deadline:

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.Upon employment, all employees are required to enroll in the District's Pull Notice Program.

Negative drug test required as condition of employment.

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JASON CARVALHOOwner/PresidentBarrelHouse Brewing Co.

BRENDAN GOUGHHead BrewerCentral Coast Brewing

VERONICA JAUREZEvents Director/Certified Cicerone®Firestone Walker Brewing Company

BRANT MYERSOwnerHop on Beer Tours

WENDY EIDSONFestival DirectorSan Luis Obispo International Film Festival

RYAN HATHAWAYProduction and Facilities Manager Hollywood Motion Picture Experience

LAWRENCE BENEDICTAmbassador (retired) U.S. Department of State

JESSICA DIGGONSSpecial Agent(FBI) The Federal Bureau of Investigation

ZULEMA RODRIGUEZUSDA Rural Development

JOHN TYLER Community Employment CoordinatorU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

AMY PRUETTVP Business DevelopmentSoCreate | Screenwriting for Everyone

RYAN SIMONE ProducerWarner Bros. Studios, Killberry Ranch, London Alley Entertainment

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R E S U M E W O R K S H O P S

For the latest schedule including Networking Sessions, go to careerservices.calpoly.edu and click on Upcoming Events.

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5, TuesdayWrite a Compelling Personal Statement5:10 - 6:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

7, ThursdayEstablishing Your Professional Brand2:10 - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

7, ThursdaySo You’d Like a Career in Social Justice?6:10 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 180, Rm. 107

12, TuesdayGraduate School: Search, Apply & Fund11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

13, WednesdayWater Careers: Emerging Opportunities11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Bldg. 65 (UU), Rm. 220

13, WednesdayChange of Major Workshop3:10 - 4:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

13, WednesdayPizza & Personality: Discovering Your Career Interests6:10 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 22, Rm. 218

14, ThursdayPortfolium: Your Digital Portfolio to Land Amazing Jobs11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

19, TuesdayMake Yourself Marketable: What You Should Be Doing Now to Get Hired Later2:10 - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

19, TuesdayStrengthsQuest: Using Strengths in Your Quest for Career5:10 - 6:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

3, FridayMaking the Most of the Spring Career Fair2:10 - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

6, MondayNetworking for Introverts & the Shy11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 224

6, MondayPerfecting Your Pitch1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

6, MondayUnlocking Interview Success3:10 - 4:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

6, Monday$tart $mart Salary Negotiating for Women: Part I5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

7, TuesdayUnlocking Interview Success11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

7, TuesdayMaking the Most of the Spring Career Fair3:10 - 4:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

7, TuesdayMaking the Most of the Start-up Career Fair6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

8, WednesdaySpring Career Fair9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Bldg. 43, REC Ctr.

9,ThursdaySpring Career Fair9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Bldg. 43, REC Ctr.

13, MondayMaking the Most of the Start-up Career Fair1:10 - 2:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

13, Monday$tart $mart Salary Negotiating for Women: Part II5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

14, TuesdayMeetup: Careers in Federal Government11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

14, TuesdayUnlocking Interview Success5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

15, WednesdayStartup Career Fair10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Bldg. 7, ATL

15, WednesdayChange of Major Workshop4:10 - 5:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

16, ThursdayStart Your Career with U.S.! Jobs & Internships in Federal Government11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

16, TuesdayYour Major: Career Discovery Workshop1:00 - 2:15 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

21, TuesdayMeetup: Careers in Beer11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

21, TuesdayNetworking 1015:10 - 6:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

22, WednesdayFormer Interns Tell All1:10 - 2:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

23, ThursdayFinding a Summer Job11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

24, FridaySenior Career SymposiumConference-style event with workshops and panel discussions9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Lawn

28, TuesdayMeetup: Careers in Film, TV and Entertainment11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

28, TuesdayGet a Job5:10 - 6:30 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

29, WednesdayChange of Major Workshop6:10 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

20, WednesdayPizza & Personality: Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator6:10 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 22, Rm. 218

21, ThursdayLinkedIn for Beginners1:10 - 2:00 p.m.Bldg. 35, Rm. 217D

27, WednesdayPizza & Personality: StrengthsQuest6:10 - 7:00 p.m.Bldg. 22, Rm. 218

Wednesday, April 1Branding Your Business Resume2:10 - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Thursday, April 2Resume Clinic (Bring your resume for feedback)11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Friday, April 3Resume Workshop for Engineering Majors1:10 - 2:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Friday, April 3Resume Workshop for CLA Students2:10 - 3:00 p.m.Bldg. 10, Rm. 111

Thursday, April 30Resume Workshop for Freshmen11:10 - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Friday, May 1Resume Workshop for CAFES Majors10:10 - 11:00 a.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Tuesday, May 5Resume Workshop for COSAM Students11:10 - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Tuesday, May 26CAED Resume Workshop11:10 - 12:00 p.m.Bldg. 124, Rm. 117

Employer Networking Sessions all quarter! Who’s coming? Go to careerservices.calpoly.edu and

click on Upcoming Events.

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brae news & eventsOpen House Volunteers Needed

Attention all BRAE/ASM students. We need volunteers to work various shifts this Friday and Saturday for Cal Poly Open House.

On Friday morning of April 17th we need volunteers to lead prospective students from the PAC to the Farm Shop. In the Farm Shop, there will be speeches by students and faculty in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environments Sciences for prospective students and their parents. Also on Friday, we need volunteers to lead these prospective students around the labs and classrooms and to talk about what our department has to offer.

On Saturday, April 18th, from 7am-5pm, we need volunteers to work/set up/clean up the booth for Ag Pavilion (in the farm shop). Ag Pavilion will include booths for every department in CAFES. Our booth will be collaboration between the BRAE Department and department clubs/or-ganizations (AES/ASABE/SAE/ITRC). Its purpose is to showcase student projects and talk to prospective students about why this is the BEST de-partment on campus! This would be the perfect place to tell others why you chose your major and what your classes have been like!

These volunteer opportunities are for Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Se-nior, and Transfer students. Can only make an hour or two? That’s okay! Any time you can volunteer for is greatly appreciated! All those interest-ed, please email Susie Parrish the AES Open House Rep at slparris@cal-poly.edu ASAP to sign up for a time slot for either day.

Thanks!

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Perks of being an Officer:

• Plan AES Events including monthly meetings!

• Strengthen your Resume!

• Meet industry leaders! • Give back to the BRAE

department!

Attend the 7th General AES Meeting!

-­‐ Free Tacos during the meeting! -­‐ Nominations for next year’s AES

Officer Team! -­‐ Help choose the next generation of

leaders!

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safety tip of the week

If you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to ask!

-Virgil Threlkel

When working in the labs, make sure to ask questions if you are confused on what you are doing or need any

help.

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April calendar

For more events check out the Department Calendar: https://con-nect.calpoly.edu/home/amaccarl@calpoly.edu/BRAE%20Depart-

ment%20Events.html

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Tractor Pull Meeting in 8-122 at 7pm

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AES BBQ at 11am

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Tractor Pull

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Tractor Pull Meeting in 8-122 at 7pm

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AES Meeting at 6pm

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AES BBQ at 11am

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Tractor Pull 1pm

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AES BBQ at 11am

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AES BBQ at 11am