Summer 2013
From the Dean's Perspective
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From the Dean's Perspective , articleThese past few years have brought a wave of change to the college as we deliberately position ourselves and our students for the future.
College News
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Article ItemAwards and Honors , article
The college honored some of its most accomplished students, prominent alumni, respected faculty, and cherished friends at this year’s Annual Awards Recognition Celebration.
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Conference Tackles the Challenge of Diversity in Natural Resources Careers , articleThe college and sponsoring partners hosted a national conference in June to explore the future of diversity in natural resources disciplines and careers.
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Hindman Supports Campaign to Reduce Construction Falls , articleDaniel Hindman (right) researches ways to reduce falls in construction.
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In Memoriam: Colleen Carlson, forestry research associate, College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleColleen Carlson, who worked in the field of forestry and biometry for more than 22 years in the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa, was on the Forest Productivity Cooperative team, passed away June 30.
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Portable Biomass Power Plant Draws Visitors to Campus , articleThirty visitors from as far away as New York and Guatemala journeyed to the Brooks Forest Products Center to see demonstrations of the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials’ new portable biomass power plant.
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World Regions Class Skypes with Prime Minister , articleGeography instructor John Boyer once again used a videotaped plea to convince an international figure to address his World Region’s class.
Student Notes
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Battle Presents at ACC Meeting of the Minds , articleThe conference is an opportunity to highlight the diversity of research work being completed by undergraduates and for students to share their work with peers.
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Graduate Student Team Prevails at GeoLeague Challenge , articleA team of seven geography and forestry graduate students took home Virginia Tech’s second consecutive title in the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing’s national GeoLeague Challenge.
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Liu Wins Chemical Society Award , articleThis prestigious international award, given to only one student each year, recognizes excellence in cellulose or renewable materials research. This is the second consecutive year that a student from Edgar’s lab has won this prominent award.
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Raya Receives Arab American Scholarship , articleYasmina Raya
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Three Students Take Home Writing Prizes , articleEntries in the competition, which seeks to encourage youth and young adults to cultivate their creative talents, focused on this year’s theme of a memorable outdoor experience or special interest.
Engagement and Outreach
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Kimball Maps Campus Fruit Trees , articleAs part of a class project this spring, urban forestry graduate student Lele Kimball created a map of edible fruit and nut trees on the Virginia Tech campus and a website to showcase foods in the university’s urban forest.
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New 'Trees for Energy Conservation' Online Resource , articleEric Wiseman, associate professor of urban forestry and arboriculture, and Adam Downing, senior Extension agent, contributed to the development and content of a new online resource to help consumers and professionals make decisions about selecting, planting, and maintaining trees to conserve energy.
Research Spotlight
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Meaningful Interpretive Programs Impact Visitors , articleLive interpretive programs bring national park sites — from ancient ruins to cherished landscapes — alive for thousands of visitors.
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Nature Play Areas Could Be the Answer , articleDoctoral student and former park ranger Matthew H.E.M. Browning is investigating ways to let children better connect with nature in parks and reserves.
Alumni Corner
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Alumni Profile: Leon Kolankiewicz , articleAs an environmental planner and prolific writer, Kolankiewicz has a passion for the beauty and majesty of nature in his professional life.
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Carrozzino-Lyon Selected for Leadership Institute , articleThe Wildlife Society selected Amy Carrozzino-Lyon a research associate and instructor in the college’s Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, to participate in its Leadership Institute.
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Hubert Receives Cross Alumni Leadership Award , articleHuber’s research focused heavily on the ecology and habitat needs of freshwater fishes but also included fish culture, aquatic macroinvertebrates, waterfowl, and riparian bird communities.
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Kendall an Environmental Excellence Award Finalist , articleKendall was presented with an individual award signed by Gov. Rick Perry to recognize his work as founding director of the Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University.
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General ItemAdditional alumni news
We love hearing about all the great things going on with our alumni — awards, promotions, retirements, etc. Regrettably, we don’t have enough space in the newsmagazine to print them all. You can now catch up with former classmates and fellow Hokies online.