Updates

      Everett Hansen, adjunct professor in Forest Science, was selected as a Fellow in the American Phytopathological Society in recognition of his work in forest pathology over the years. He will receive the award at the society's annual meeting in July.

      Amy Brunner and Olga Krankina, formerly research associates in the Department of Forest Science, are now assistant professors in the department.

Visiting faculty

      Igor Yakovlev, working with Steve Strauss, Forest Science. He is an assistant professor at Mari State Technical University in Russia, here on a Fulbright Scholarship to study genetic conservation and biotechnology of forests.
      Hamid Rahiman Mashhadi, working with Steve Radosevich, Forest Science. He is a professor at the University of Ferdowski, Mashhad, Iran, here to work on serveral research projects involving invasive plant species.

Dean's Awards    

      Dean Hal Salwasser honored six individuals and two teams in the College of Forestry with the annual Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement. The awards ceremony was held in January. This year's individual recipients are:
      Kathy Howell, associate director of Forestry Computing Resources, in recognition of her expertise in information technology and helping to guide the redesign of the College web page. Barbara Bond, forest physiologist and associate professor in the Forest Science department, for her exceptional skill as an advisor and mentor. "A gifted teacher who truly cares about providing quality education," said Salwasser. Jeff Morrell,

professor in the Wood Science and Engineering department, for his outstanding research and education program in biodeterioration and wood protection. Gretchen Bracher, graphic designer in the Communications Group, for her outstanding graphic arts ability and professional and congenial service ethic. Sandra Lewis, office manager in the Forest Science department, for her outstanding leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills in serving and supporting a diverse departmental environment. Manuela Huso, statistician and faculty research assistant in the Forest Science department, for her outstanding contribution to faculty research and for providing patient advice and guidance to graduate students.

Team award recipients were:

The Forestry Media Center, including Jeff Hino, Mark Reed, Judy Sitton, and David Zahler, in recognition of their leadership in development of highly visible outreach and educational projects. The College of Forestry Dream Team, which drafted the College's new strategic plan; Steve Hobbs, chair; John Bliss, vice-chair; Carol Carlson, Linda Carlson, Mike Cloughesy, Camille Freitag, Beverly Law, Jessica Leahy, Jeff Morrell, John Sessions, Phyllis Casner, and Tom Dowling, honoring their visionary leadership and commitment to the College's future.