Society of American Foresters - Student ChapterChair: Co-Chair: Treasurer: Secretary: Education Chair: Webmaster: Tree Farm Co-Mgr: Tree Farm Co-Mgr: Student Exec Council Rep: |
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OSU was granted a charter by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) in the fall of 1980 to form a student chapter. Student Members must be undergraduate or graduate students in forestry, preforestry, or forest technician programs, or in programs closely related to forestry. Both faculty and students are welcome.
The goals of the SAF Student Chapter are to promote professionalism in the field of forestry, encourage interaction between professional foresters and students, provide opportunities for taking part in active forest management projects, and help educate the public about forest resources and their management. In addition, the Society seeks to build fellowship among students and provide an opportunity to openly discuss and debate forestry issues.
SAF activities include a job fair, managing a Christmas tree farm, hosting guest speakers, participation in community natural resource education, and travel to State and National SAF Conventions.
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Forestry ClubPresident: Advisor: |
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The primary function of the club is that of an informal social group providing a means for interaction between different majors within the forestry profession, and promoting student interaction and activities with regard to forestry. The club organizes and sponsors numerous intercollegiate events, such as a logging sports team, forestor's ball, woodcuts, forestry club olympics, charity events, ski trips, and outdoor recreational activities. The club also works closely with the College administration to assist with College events such as Fernhopper Day.
A current and future aim of the club is to create a closer relationship to the local community by sponsoring charitable fundraisers and donations. The Forestry Club is rich in tradition and has provided many valuable experiences for its members outside the academic arena.
Xi Sigma Pi |
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Xi Sigma Pi, forestry honor society, was founded at the University of Washington in 1908. The Zeta Chapter was established at OSU in 1921.
The society's objectives are to secure and maintain a high standard of scholarship in forestry education, to work for the upbuilding of forestry, and to promote productive relations among earnest workers engaged in forestry activities.
Examples of Xi Sigma Pi projects include the annual Xi Sigma Pi Chili Cook off, a canopy crane lift trip,
and a the end of the year barbecue.
Forest Products Society - Student Chapter |
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The aim of this student chapter of the national Forest Products Society is to encourage a spirit of fellowship among forest products students, faculty, and industry personnel, and promote awareness about forest products and forest products issues. Officers include a president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer, and project coordinator. Membership is open to anyone interested in forest products. Activities include social events, hosting guest speakers, and field trips to local industries and mills.
Recreation
Resource Management ClubPresident: Advisor: |
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The Recreation Resource Management Club, AKA: Muddy Boots, is an activity oriented club focused on having fun in the outdoors. Club members are encouraged to participate in trip planning. Activities include day hikes, backpacking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and overnight trips. We stay true to our mission and meet with professionals in the field to learn firsthand. We also give back to recreation by volunteering locally. Our recent work can be seen at McDonald Forest on the Forest Discovery Trail
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Engineers Without Borders - OSU ChapterPresident: Advisor: |
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Engineers Without Borders is an international non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to implementing sustainable engineering projects in developing communities. It has a twofold objective: first, to improve the quality of life in communities around the world, and second, to educate internationally responsible engineering students. Student members gain technical, organizational, social and cultural skills through the development of projects. A significant part of this education comes from collaboration with professional engineers, who offer guidance and insight based on their experience. Because EWB works closely with members of the target communities throughout the design process, the results are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
The Oregon State chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB-OSU) has grown from its inception in 2005, and it now includes students from a variety of majors at OSU. Public health, anthropology, engineering, forestry, zoology, and many other majors work in concert to raise projects funds, create plans of action to partner with communities in the developing world, and engineer and deploy appropriate and sustainable solutions to real world problems in partner communities. The chapter also partners with local organization, such as the Organic Growers' Club and the Sustainable Energy Initiative, to improve Corvallis.
For more about our chapter and how you can get involved, please e-mail the or visit our website. http://groups.engr.orst.edu/ewb/
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International Forestry Students Association - OSU ChapterPresident: Faculty Advisor: |
Shiloh Sundstrom |
OSU-IFSA was founded in October 2005, and is currently the only active chapter in the U.S. IFSA represents forestry students from all over the world, facilitates communication among members, and offers opportunities for student exchanges, seminars, excursions and forestry competitions. IFSA now includes 52 forestry student associations in 33 countries. It is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.
OSU-IFSA goals: enrich the formal education of OSU students by giving them a more global perspective on forestry issues; contribute to professional preparation for forestry students; promote networking among students and professionals from several disciplines; encourage improvements in forestry and natural resources education internationally; and provide opportunities to socialize with students from many countries. Regardless of the emphasis on forestry, the chapter is open to all OSU students and all topics related to conservation and natural resources find a forum at our club.
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American Society of Photogrammetry & Remote SensingPresident: Advisor: |
Michael Wing |
Founded in 1934, the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is a scientific association serving over 7,000 professional members around the world. Our mission is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.
The OSU ASPRS student chapter is a club for students who are interested in photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS, and/or mapping. The club anticipates meeting once a term or more to listen to recognized speakers who are involved in spatial research. The club also plans to take field trips and engage in activities that promote professional development.
Fall Frost and Spring ThawThe OSU Logging Sports Team holds intersquad competitions each fall and spring. Participants and spectators gather at Cronemiller Lake at the McDonald-Dunn College Forest to enjoy events such as single buck, double buck, Jack-n-Jill buck, pole climb, choker set, boom run, birling, and lots more. Anyone is welcome to participate or just come and watch. For more information please e-mail the .
