Spring 2017
From the Dean's Perspective
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From the Dean's Perspective , articleThe year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the College of Natural Resources and Environment. I hope you will join us for our celebration on campus in the fall. We will commemorate not only the formation of the college but also our long history at Virginia Tech and the evolution of our program over time.
College News
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Alumnus donates renowned photo collection to the college , articleBob Abraham has gifted a collection of 32 of his framed photographs to the college.
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CNRE celebrates 25 years! , articlePlans are underway for our signature celebration to mark the College of Natural Resources and Environment’s 25th anniversary this year. Join us Sept. 15-16 to visit campus and reconnect with alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.
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Master's cohort explores water-related issues in India , articleDuring the 12-day trip, students met and observed local organizations and individuals who are working to improve water management in some of the poorest and driest areas in the world.
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Spend summer in the Great Smokies! , articleJoin students and non-students alike for a unique summer course, Natural History of the Great Smoky Mountains (FIW 2984), open to anyone interested in learning about the area’s diverse ecology and natural history.
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Student's discovery saves campus trees , articleMichael Webb made a discovery last spring that helped Virginia Tech’s building maintenance and grounds unit take action and save as many as 30 threatened trees.
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The pleasure of serving you , articleLynn Davis thanks the people of CNRE for helping her advance and report on the college, making it known world wide.
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Tree rings give new details to an old story , articleA team of graduate students uncovered new details of Virginia’s rich history through dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating.
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Virginia Tech hosts regional tree climbing championship , articleArborists from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia competed for top scores in climbing events that test their speed, agility, and safety.
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Virginia ranks fifth for big trees , articleVirginia ranks fifth among states having the most big tree specimens, with 57 national champion trees, including 12 new champions, according to the 2016 American Forests Champion Trees national register.
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Wooden homes prefabricated in U.S. could help reduce housing deficit in Latin America , articleA research team from the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials is examining the market potential for wooden houses prefabricated in the U.S. as a way to help decrease the housing deficit in Latin America.
Student Notes
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2016-17 Leadership Institute , articleNow in its seventh year, the Leadership Institute helps students understand and experience leadership up close.
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Packaging students place third in national competition , articleThe college’s packaging systems and design program has gained a significant victory — a student team placed third in the Paperboard Packaging Alliance’s 2016 Student Design Challenge, a competition that drew 72 entries from across North America.
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Student earns photography honors , articleCole Thrift’s photo of a garter snake, taken while on a hike to the Cascades with friends, was one of five finalists in the VOWA/Hunt’s Best Outdoor Photo Collegiate Competition.
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Students help to solve a real-world crisis , articleStudents in Daniel Hindman’s Green Building Systems course were challenged to design sustainable housing units for use in Middle Eastern countries taking in Syrian refugees.
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Wildlife conservation students venture to Ecuador , articleFrom dip-netting in waters infested with alligator-like caimans, to attracting big cats with perfume, a group of students got the experience of a lifetime in Ecuador last summer.
Research Spotlight
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Formaldehyde emissions challenge wood-based composites industry , articleWood-based composites are used to make American homes and many of the wood-based items in them. These composites, often made from wood fibers, chips, and flakes, are versatile and useful, and they make timber resources more sustainable.
Alumni Corner
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Donor Profile: H. William “Bill” Gabriel — Thinking outside the box , article“My education at VPI was the key to realizing a dream of an interesting and colorful outdoor life well off the beaten track,” recalled Gabriel.
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Article ItemGraduates earn top-notch meteorology jobs , article
Several recent graduates have leveraged their education and experience into high-profile meteorology positions.
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Hitt honored with Presidential Early Career Award , articleIn January, President Obama recognized Nathaniel “Than” Hitt (’07 Ph.D. fisheries and wildlife sciences) as one of 102 scientists and researchers to earn the Presidential Early Career Award.
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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.