Winter 2014
From the Dean's Perspective
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From the Dean's Perspective , articleWe continue to innovate while building on our exceptionally strong learning, discovery, and engagement foundation across the college.
College News
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Career Fair , articleThe college’s Career Fair was moved to Owens Hall this year to better accommodate both students and potential employers.
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First-year experience program honored , articleThe college’s first-year experience program — Invent the Sustainable Future — received one of three 2013 University Exemplary Program Awards.
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New environmental informatics major opens a world of opportunity , articleAs efforts to manage natural resources grow increasingly reliant on computer-based approaches, the need for professionals trained in data gathering and knowledge integration has skyrocketed.
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State launches wildlife conflict helpline , articleDeer are unwelcome visitors to residential gardens.
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WEI unveils 2014 product , articleThe student-run entrepreneurial venture that uses a concept-to-marketing business approach, is taking orders for its 2014 product — a customized maple and cherry cutting board.
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Wiseman leads Virginia Big Tree Program , articleEric Wiseman, associate professor of urban forestry and arboriculture, has been named coordinator of the Virginia Big Tree Program.
Student Notes
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Fisheries program opens doors for freshman , articlePaige Crane got a jump on her college studies by participating in the Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program over the summer.
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Forestry Club provides firewood to new dining hall , articleThe Forestry Club has been selling firewood locally for many years to raise funds for timber sports activities.
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Leadership Institute , articleThe 2013-14 Leadership Institute student cohort winter break trip included stops in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Washington, D.C.
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Parece reaps multiple accolades , articleIn addition to winning scholarships and a poster competition, Tammy Parece has co-authored a number of published works.
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Raymond presented with Scholar Award , articleJay Raymond received an International Plant Nutrition Institute Scholar Award for graduate students in sciences relevant to plant nutrition and crop nutrient management.
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Search and rescue! , articleWhen not working on her master’s in geography, Ashley Lewis, spends much of her time as a search and rescue (SAR) volunteer, which includes training, teaching, and responding to calls.
Faculty Briefs
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Burkhart named Forest Champion , articleHarold E. Burkhart, University Distinguished Professor and the Thomas M. Brooks Professor of Forestry, was named Forest Champion of the Year by the Forest Landowners Association.
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Dean Emeritus honored with lectureship , articleDean Emeritus J. Michael Kelly was honored by the Soil Science Society of America with the 2013 Sergei A. Wilde Distinguished Lectureship on Forest Soils.
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Fox receives Barrington Moore Award , articleTom Fox, professor of forest soils and silviculture, received the Society of American Forester’s Barrington Moore Award in Biological Science.
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Kelly recognized as a Global Conservation Leader , articleAssociate Professor Marcella Kelly received the Global Conservation Leader Award from the Philadelphia Zoo at the zoo’s fourth annual Global Conservation Gala.
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Article ItemNew college faculty , article
The College would like to welcome our new faculty Scott Barrett, Leandro Castello, Kelly Cobourn, Alycia Crall, Luke Juran, and Quinn Thomas.
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Stiles commended by the CIA , articleKenneth Stiles received the Career Commendation Medal from the CIA for exceptional achievement during his 29 years of service.
Global Sustainability
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New center partnerships work toward responsible water management , articleEffectively managing the planet’s water resources is critical to ensuring equitable development around the world.
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Student partners with Campbell Soup to make Camden a 'healthy community' , articlePartnering with the Campbell Soup Company’s Healthy Communities program has opened Pam Nagurka’s eyes to the private sector’s role in social issues.
Alumni Corner
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Alumni Profile: Christian Heine , articleAlumnus Christian Heine has come a long way — literally and figuratively — from his start as a woodworker’s apprentice in his home country of Germany to his current position as president of Bosch Power Tools North America.
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Austen heads American Fisheries Society , articleDouglas J. Austen has been selected as executive director of the American Fisheries Society.
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Bullard garners multiple honors , articleSteven Bullard has been elected president of the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs.
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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.