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2013 Distinguished Staff Awards: SEFS Nominees!
This year, we are proud to have three members of our incredible staff nominated for the 2013 Distinguished Staff Awards at the University of Washington!
Anita Smith and Amanda Davis were each nominated in the individual category, and Davis and Michelle Trudeau were nominated in the team category for their work in the Office of Student and Academic Services.
Where Cows Meet Clams: Forest Stewardship Workshop
SEFS alumna Lindsay Malone, director of member services for the Northwest Natural Resource Group, passed along this heads-up about an upcoming workshop, “Where Cows Meet Clams.”
This workshop series is designed to help forest landowners, and those interested in becoming forest landowners, build longevity and success with their resource businesses while protecting important natural assets using tools, trends and practices that have been demonstrated to work.
Field Notes From Kenya
A few weeks ago we heard from John “Buck” Banks, a professor of Environmental Science in the Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences program at UW Tacoma, and an adjunct professor with the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS).
Read moreThis Friday: Graduate Student Symposium!
The 10th Annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) begins bright and early this Friday morning, March 8! It’s an all-day affair from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. in the Forest Club Room, so come early and stick around if you can.
Read moreFaculty Spotlight: Jim Agee
Jim Agee, professor emeritus with the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, could tell quite a few stories from his time in the field with students and other faculty—and, as it happens, they have a couple of him, too.
Read moreSpecial Presentation: Forestry in Venezuela
This Wednesday morning, February 27, you are invited to a special presentation about forestry in Venezuela at 9 a.m. in Anderson 22.
Emilio Vilanova is a faculty member at Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela, and a prospective Ph.D.
Summer Forestry Internship
Looking to get some quality hands-on experience in the field this summer? Then check out this paid summer internship opportunity with Hancock Forest Management. The closing date for applications is March 29, so act quickly if you’re interested.
Read moreSEFS Seminar Series: Week 8 Preview
You’re in for a real treat this Wednesday with a SEFS Seminar Series doubleheader!
First, from 3 to 4 p.m.—an hour earlier than usual—we’re welcoming Dr. Anna Schoettle, a research plant ecophysiologist with the U.S.
REMINDER: Power Outage This Weekend
To complete the second phase of urgent maintenance, all power will be out in Anderson, Bloedel and Winkenwerder halls for roughly 36 hours this weekend from 5 a.m. on Saturday to 5.
Read morePack Forest Spring Planting: Sign Up Today!
For more than 75 years, students have been putting down roots at Pack Forest, helping to shape it for future generations. This Spring Break, you can leave your own mark by taking part in the annual spring planting, March 24-30!
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