BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20220531T171926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T172000Z UID:8846-1663941600-1663948800@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Fall Family Open House DESCRIPTION:See what is new in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment! Join us for the Fall Family Open House showcasing school activities\, majors\, student organizations and research. Tours of the building will be available and light refreshments will be provided. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-family-weekend-open-house-2-2/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Martin":MAILTO:bmm0089@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T163000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20220829T195122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T195122Z UID:9692-1661873400-1661877000@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series - John Christy DESCRIPTION:  \n2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series presents Dr. John Christy\, Alabama State Climatologist and Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville\, Alabama \nTuesday\, August 30\, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89687535129 \nTitle: Alabama’s Climate: Examples of Research Results and Opportunities. \nSummary: Dr. Christy will discuss his role as the Alabama State Climatologist including initiatives that have resulted from Alabama climatological research and contributions to national and international climate research and policy making. \nBio: Dr. John Christy is the Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Since November 2000 he has been Alabama’s State Climatologist. Dr. Christy has received the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement\, is a fellow of the American Meteorological Society\, and has received an AMS Special Award for employing satellite microwave radiances to calculate global atmospheric temperature. Dr. Christy has served as a Contributor (1992\, 1994\, 1996 and 2007) and Lead Author (2001) for the U.N. reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He has served on five National Research Council panels or committees and has published many articles\, including studies appearing in Science and Nature. \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-jc/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series ORGANIZER;CN="CFWE Seminar Series Planning Committee":MAILTO:cfwecom@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T163000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20220822T142936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T143812Z UID:9662-1661268600-1661272200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series - Patricia Hartman DESCRIPTION:2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series presents Patricia Hartman\, Subject Librarian at Auburn University\nTuesday\, August 23\, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2217 \nTitle: The AU Libraries: Keystone mutualists in our R1 ecosystem \nSummary: Patricia Hartman\, the subject librarian for the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, will share how she and AU Libraries can support faculty research\, teaching\, and students. Preview: many new services\, with the classics still intact! \nBio: Patricia Hartman has served as the Biological Sciences\, Forestry & Wildlife\, and Mathematics Librarian at Auburn University since 2013. Before receiving her Master’s in Library & Information Science in 2013\, she earned a master’s in forestry and wildlife at the University of Kentucky\, where she studied migratory songbird ecology and conservation. As a liaison to CFWE\, Patricia most enjoys providing research assistance to faculty and graduate students. \nDetails: \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nRefreshments will be available.\nIf eligible\, CFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad Parking Deck. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-patricia-hartman/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series ORGANIZER;CN="CFWE Seminar Series Planning Committee":MAILTO:cfwecom@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20220531T164437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T170640Z UID:8835-1660842000-1660849200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:CFWE Student Welcome to Auburn DESCRIPTION:CFWE welcomes new and returning students to Auburn! \nJoin us on the Jeff Butler patio to meet leaders of the CFWE Student Ambassadors and SGA\, compete in a cornhole tournament\, and enjoy some food and fellowship with other students from 5 – 7 p.m. at the CFWE Building. \nPlease contact Brooke Martin\, CFWE student recruitment and events coordinator\, at bmm0089@auburn.edu\, with any questions. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/welcome-back-event/ LOCATION:Jeff Butler Patio\, 3301 FWS Building 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Martin":MAILTO:bmm0089@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20220531T163606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T170711Z UID:8834-1659772800-1659805200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Summer Graduation Open House DESCRIPTION:In celebration of its 2022 Summer graduates\, the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment will host an open house on Saturday\, August 6. \nThe Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building and Jeff Butler Patio will be open for all graduates and their families for self-guided tours\, photo opportunities\, and refreshments. \nDean Janaki Alavalapati and Associate Deans of Academic Affairs and Research\, Drs. Scott Enebak and Graeme Lockaby\, as well as some faculty\, will be present to safely greet visitors and distribute College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment graduation pins and other commemorative items. \nPlease contact Brooke Martin\, CFWE student recruitment and events coordinator\, at bmm0089@auburn.edu\, with any questions. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/summer-graduation-open-house/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20211210T185546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T190107Z UID:8382-1651017600-1651276799@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:International CLT Conference\, The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow\, Design\, Build DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the international CLT conference “The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow\, Design\, Build” April 27 – 29\, 2022\, in Auburn\, Alabama. This premier event is the first of its kind to be held in the Southern United States. \nRenowned experts in forestry\, building sciences\, engineering\, and architecture and design will address the latest CLT research\, trends\, and developments in the South. Session tracks will offer information to address the needs of multiple audiences\, including designers\, builders\, contractors\, academia\, landowners\, producers\, and suppliers. Look for more information on keynote speakers\, sessions\, and registration as they become available at cfwe.auburn.edu. \nFor more information about sponsorship and exhibit opportunities\, contact Dr. Adam Maggard at 334-844-2401 or email at adm0074@auburn.edu. Registration will begin in February 2022. Accommodations will be available at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. \nThe conference is presented in partnership with the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, College of Architecture\, Design\, and Construction\, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering\, and the Offices of Sustainability and Planning\, Design\, and Construction. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/the-sustainable-future-of-clt-in-the-south-grow-design-build/ LOCATION:The Auburn Hotel & Dixon Conference Center\, 241 S College S\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Adam Maggard":MAILTO:adm0074@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20211129T205359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T145645Z UID:8365-1649869200-1649883600@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Celebration Gala DESCRIPTION:The 75th Anniversary Celebration Gala of the College of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University will be held April 13 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in\nAuburn\, Alabama. By invitation only. \nPlease join us in thanking our Gala Sponsors: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gala Bronze Sponsor: Alabama Wildlife Federation \n \n \n \n \n Gala Bronze Sponsor: Alabama Ag Credit Land & Farm Lenders \n \n \n \n \n Gala Silver Sponsor: The Westervelt Company \n \n \n \n \n Gala Gold Sponsor: Timber Products Inspection\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n Gala Gold Sponsor: EBSCO/PRADCO \n \n \n \n \n Gala Silver Sponsor: Harrigan Lumber Company\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n Gala Bronze Sponsor: IndusTree \n \n \n \n \n Gala Gold Sponsor: In Memory of Choppy Bruce Johnson \n \n \n \n \n Bronze Sponsor: Regions Bank - Natural Resources and Real Estate \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor: Larson & McGowin LLC; Larson & McGowin Properties\, and Silvics Solutions \n \n \n \n \n Bronze Sponsor: M.C. Dixon Lumber Company \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor: Larson & McGowin LLC; Larson & McGowin Properties\, and Silvics Solutions \n \n \n \n \n Bronze Sponsor: ArborGen \n \n \n \n \n Bronze Sponsor: Burgin Timberland \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor: Alabama Forestry Association \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor: Southeastern Land Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-celebration-gala/ LOCATION:Gogue Performing Arts Center\, 910 S. College St.\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210511T220709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T223913Z UID:7879-1645120800-1645124400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Dean's Forum & Alumni Social with Dr. Janaki Alavalapati DESCRIPTION:Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati became dean of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences in 2015. \nAuburn University will host a virtual Dean’s Forum and Alumni Social with Dr. Janaki Alavalapati on Thursday\, February 17\, as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nDr. Janaki Alavalapati was appointed dean of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences in 2015. Before that\, he spent eight years as professor and head of the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech and several years on the School of Forest Resources and Conservation faculty at the University of Florida. Since he was appointed dean\, Dr. Alavalapati has established several new undergraduate degrees and professional graduate programs and created the student leadership development program\, Forests\, Environment\, and Wildlife Leadership\, or FEWL\, Academy. Under his leadership\, the school has increased student enrollment by over 50%\, the diversity of the school’s faculty by 30%\, and increased the school’s research funding by over 80%. \nDr. Glenn Glover\, alumnus and emeritus professor\, will serve as moderator of the question-and-answer forum. Following the discussion\, attendees are invited to remain on the Zoom to participate in the Alumni Social. \nThe forum and social is open to faculty\, staff\, students\, and the school’s alumni via Zoom from 6 – 7 p.m. CT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/83123522389 and will be live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-deans-forum-alumni-social-janaki-alavalapati/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210511T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T144307Z UID:7878-1642701600-1642705200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Dean's Forum & Alumni Social with Dr. James Shepard DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Shepard at the groundbreaking of the Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation Learning Center\, June 6\, 2012. \nAuburn University will host a virtual Dean’s Forum and Alumni Social with Dr. James Shepard on Thursday\, January 20\, as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nAn expert in forest soils\, forest ecology\, and wetlands policy\, Dr. James Shepard\, former professor and associate director of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University\, was appointed dean of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences effective January 3\, 2011. Among Dr. Shepard’s  achievements as dean\, he oversaw the fundraising and construction of the Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation Learning Center\, completed in 2012\, the first official wildlife summer field practicum\, and the implementation of the new undergraduate major\, Natural Resources Management. \nDr. Glenn Glover\, alumnus and emeritus professor\, will serve as moderator of the question-and-answer forum. Following the discussion\, attendees are invited to remain on the Zoom to participate in the alumni social. \nThe forum and social is open to faculty\, staff\, students\, and the school’s alumni via Zoom from 6 – 7 p.m. CT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/83854361087 and will be live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-deans-forum-alumni-social-james-shepard/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20211122T174836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T165541Z UID:8358-1638986400-1638990000@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Online Master of Forest Business and Investment Virtual Open House DESCRIPTION:  \nAuburn University has established a new online Master of Science degree program within the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences designed for working forestry professionals seeking business expertise for career advancement. The new forest business and investment degree\, or FBI\, is the first online business degree created to serve the unique needs of the forest industry. \nThe FBI program is designed to build upon a student’s forestry knowledge while providing expertise in business\, finance\, and investments specific to the forest industry. Students without a forestry background will gain forest industry-specific skills through a blended curriculum. To introduce the program\, Auburn University is hosting a virtual open house for prospective students on Dec. 8\, 2021\, from 6 – 7 p.m. CT. \nDuring the open house\, Auburn faculty will provide a general overview of the curriculum and details about admissions requirements\, tuition and fees\, and next steps for enrollment. After the program overview\, participants can join small group breakout rooms for a question-and-answer sessions with faculty. Attendees should register online to receive a Zoom link for the open house to be provided via email on Dec. 7. \nThose unable to attend may learn more about the program by contacting Dr. Jessica Daniel\, the school’s online graduate program coordinator\, at jrd0084@auburn.edu or submitting a request for information online. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/online-masters-of-forest-business-and-investment-virtual-open-house/ LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Adam Maggard":MAILTO:adm0074@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210511T210230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T201731Z UID:7875-1637258400-1637262000@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Dean's Forum & Alumni Social with Dr. Richard Brinker DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richard W. Brinker served as dean from 1998 to 2011. He is shown in the newly constructed Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building in 2005. \nAuburn University will host a virtual Dean’s Forum and Alumni Social with Dr. Richard W. Brinker on Thursday\, November 18\, as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nDr. Brinker began his Auburn career as an extension forester and assistant professor in 1988 and became an associate professor in 1995. He was promoted to dean\, professor\, and associate director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station for the School of Forestry in 1998 and served in this role until his retirement in 2011. Among Dr. Brinker’s many achievements\, he oversaw the merger of Auburn’s forestry and wildlife sciences programs which became the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, and the establishment of the interdisciplinary Center for Forest Sustainability in 1999. He also presided over the fundraising and construction of the state-of-the-art Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building\, completed in 2005. \nDr. Glenn Glover\, alumnus and emeritus professor\, will serve as moderator of the question-and-answer forum. After the discussion\, attendees will have the opportunity to reconnect with other alumni within one of four virtual breakout rooms\, grouped into 20-year graduation or enrollment periods: 1947 – 1967\, 1968 – 1988\, 1989 – 2009\, and 2010 – present. \nThe forum and social is open to faculty\, staff\, students\, and the school’s alumni via Zoom from 6 – 7 p.m. CT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/88404839239 and will be live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-deans-forum-alumni-social-richard-brinker/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210511T195502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T174539Z UID:7872-1635444000-1635447600@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Dean's Forum & Alumni Social with Dr. Emmett Thompson DESCRIPTION:Dr. Emmett Thompson and his wife Vi are shown at the presentation of the Emmett F. Thompson Deanship at the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences in March 2021. \n  \nAuburn University will host a virtual Dean’s Forum and Alumni Social with Dr. Emmett Thompson on Thursday\, October 28\, from 6 – 7 p.m. CT\, as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nDr. Thompson\, who retired in 1998\, began his career at Auburn in 1977 as head of the Department of Forestry\, which was then part of the School of Agriculture. In 1984\, he became the School of Forestry’s first dean. Among his many accomplishments\, Dr. Thompson established the School of Forestry as a stand-alone entity\, separate from the College of Agriculture. He also led the effort to create the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center and provided the foundational work for the construction of the state-of-the-art Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building\, which was completed in 2005. Most recently\, Dr. Thompson’s legacy was honored with the establishment of the Emmett F. Thompson Deanship\, an endowed fund in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. \nDr. Glenn Glover\, alumnus and emeritus professor\, will serve as moderator of the question-and-answer forum. After the discussion\, attendees will have the opportunity to reconnect with other alumni within one of four virtual breakout rooms\, grouped into 20-year graduation or enrollment periods: 1947 – 1967\, 1968 – 1988\, 1989 – 2009\, and 2010 – present.  Alumni hosts will be: Frank Walburn ’80\, Eric Gee ’94\, and\nWilliam Green ’14. \nThe forum and social is open to alumni\, faculty\, staff\, and students via Zoom from 6 – 7 p.m. CT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/86271587389 and will be live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-deans-forum-alumni-social-emmett-thompson/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210922T203640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T204732Z UID:8252-1635181200-1635188400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:2021 Graduate Student Research Symposium & Reception DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the 2021 Graduate Student Research Symposium & Reception on Monday\, October 25\, 2021\, from 5 – 7 p.m. As part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration\, the symposium will highlight the diversity of the school’s research program and provide graduate students the opportunity to present their research to stakeholders and members of the academic community. \nThis is a complimentary event for faculty\, staff and students and will be held in the Conference Hall\, Room 1101\, located on the first floor of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, Alabama. Light refreshments will be offered. Parking will be available on the third and fourth levels of the South Quad Parking Deck. Advanced registration and parking passes are not required. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2021-graduate-research-symposium-reception-2/ LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210922T205529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T205625Z UID:8255-1634810400-1634824800@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:SFWS Career Fair DESCRIPTION:School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences presents its 7th Annual Career Fair\, Thursday\, October 21\, 2021\, from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nForestry\, wildlife sciences\, and natural resource-focused employers will be on hand to meet students in the SFWS Conference Hall\, Room 1101. \nThe career fair event benefits all students regardless of their anticipated graduation! Students will have the opportunity to: \n\nMeet potential employers and learn about their organizations\nExplore careers in wildlife ecology and management\, forestry\, and natural resources\nApply for jobs and internships\nDiscover what will make them most competitive in the job market\n\nA soft skills seminar and pizza dinner will be offered for students on Wednesday evening\, October 20\, in Room 2217 at the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. The seminar will feature guest panelists representing various types of organizations including private industry\, nongovernmental organizations and public agencies focused on the forestry\, wildlife and natural resources fields. The workshop is intended to help students develop professional and interpersonal skills such as communication\, team work\, conflict resolution\, work ethic and personal attributes of integrity\, empathy\, adaptability\, and emotional intelligence; which are often noted as crucial for career success. \nAll Auburn students who are interested in natural resources-related career fields are invited to attend the career fair and seminar. \nPrevious attending employers have included: Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources\, Alabama Farmers Federation\, Alabama Forestry Commission\, Alabama Nature Center\, Bartlett Tree Experts\, Canfor Scotch Gulf\, Georgia-Pacific\, Great Southern Wood Preserving\, Inc.\, Hancock Forest Management Group\, High Adventure Company\, International Paper\, Jasper Lumber Company\, Inc.\, Larson & McGowin\, Inc.\, Regions Bank\, Resource Management Service LLC\, Scotch Land Management LLC\, St. Marks NWR\, The Westervelt Company\, Timber Products Inspection\, US Fish and Wildlife Service\, US Geological Survey\, USDA Forest Service\, USDA-National Resources Conservation Service\, West Fraser\, WestRock Company\, Phenix City\, AL\, WestRock Company\, Richmond\, VA\, and Weyerhaeuser. \nTo learn more about registering your company or organization\, contact sfwseve@auburn.edu by Oct. 1. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2021-sfws-career-fair/ LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210922T210158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T165257Z UID:8256-1634749200-1634756400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Soft Skills Seminar DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host a soft skills seminar and pizza dinner for students on Wednesday\, October 20\, from 5 – 7 p.m. The seminar will feature guest panelists who will talk about interview skills and professional and leadership attributes that are necessary for advancement. \nThe workshop is intended to help students develop professional and interpersonal skills such as communication\, team work\, conflict resolution\, work ethic and character traits of integrity\, empathy\, adaptability\, and emotional intelligence; which are often noted as crucial for career success. \nThe seminar is free and open to all Auburn University students. The seminar will be held in room 2217 within the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences building located at 602 Duncan Dr.\, Auburn\, Alabama. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2021-soft-skills-seminar/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210922T215022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T165247Z UID:8257-1634652000-1634659200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Current Status and the Future of the Cross-Laminated Timber Industry: Panel Discussion & Reception DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the “Cross-Laminated Timber Industry: Current Status and Future” panel discussion and reception on Tuesday\, Oct. 19\, from 2-4:30 p.m. \nCross-laminated timber\, or CLT\, is a prefabricated wood panel made from wood stacked and glued crosswise in alternating directions to create pressed layers. This unique engineering gives the panel exceptional strength and strong fire-protection characteristics while being light and easy to assemble. CLT is considered a sustainable material that is safe and cost-effective for commercial construction\, while offering structural simplicity and benefits such as reduced waste\, improved thermal performance and design versatility. \nGuest panelists include industry representatives Derek Ratchford\, CEO of SmartLam\, Dothan\, Alabama; Jason Reynolds\, senior director\, WoodWorks Wood Products Council; and Mike Kensler\, director of Auburn University’s Office of Sustainability. Adam Maggard\, Alabama Extension specialist and Auburn assistant professor of forest systems management\, will serve as moderator. \nThe event will be held in the Conference Hall\, room 1101\, in the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building at 602 Duncan Drive in Auburn\, Alabama. Industry stakeholders\, faculty\, students and members of the public are welcome to attend. Preregistration for the discussion is not necessary. Guest parking will be available on the third and fourth levels of the South Quad Parking Deck across from the school. \nTo foster this emerging industry with the Southeast\, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences plans to host an international conference\, “The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow\, Design\, Build\,” April 27-29\, 2022. For more information\, email Maggard at adm0074@auburn.edu. \nTo learn more about upcoming conference and other CLT-related developments\, visit https://cfwe.auburn.edu/clt/ . URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2021-cross-laminated-timber-markets-a-panel-discussion-reception/ LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Adam Maggard":MAILTO:adm0074@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210930T135157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T222707Z UID:8295-1634144400-1634151600@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:SFWS SGA Townhall DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Student Government Association will host the SGA Townhall meeting on Wednesday\, October 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. in room 2217 of the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, Ala. All SFWS students are invited to participate. Pizza\, soda\, and dessert will be provided. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-sga-townhall/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210519T202023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T200602Z UID:7936-1633615200-1633618800@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary "7 for 75" Speaker Series Presents Nick Wiley '86 DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with Nick Wiley ’86\, chief operating officer of Ducks Unlimited\, on October 7 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nWiley is the sixth speaker in the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1. As chief operating officer for Ducks Unlimited (DU) he serves as a strategic leader and member of DU’s executive leadership team. Wiley is a certified wildlife biologist with more than 35 years of experience in fish and wildlife management. Prior to joining DU in 2017\, he was executive director of  Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and former president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. He is also the past chair of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports. \nWiley received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Georgia Southern University in 1983 and a master’s degree in wildlife management from Auburn University in 1986. He serves on the Georgia Southern University College of Science and Mathematics Advisory Board and School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Advisory Council. Wiley is a National Conservation Leadership Institute Fellow and a member of the Boone and Crockett Club and serves on the board of directors for The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports.\nThe event is open to the public via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/87052882997 \, and live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” features distinguished alumni and industry leaders—representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises—covering a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-nick-wiley/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210913T155648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T222254Z UID:8221-1632571200-1632578400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming Tailgate DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host its Annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday\, Sept. 25\, from 12 – 2 p.m.\, as part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration. Alumni\, faculty\, staff\, and students are invited to enjoy food and fellowship in Conference Room 1101 or under the shade of the A. Kent Van Cleave Pavilion at the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building located at 602 Duncan Drive. There will be music and activities\, as well as a ceremonial cutting of the 75th Anniversary cake by Dean Janaki Alavalapati. Copies of the book “75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences” will be available for sale (cash or checks only) and author\, Arthur Slotkin\, will be present to sign copies. \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-alumni-homecoming-tailgate/ LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210402T165019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205529Z UID:7796-1632405600-1632409200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary "7 for 75" Speaker Series Presents John Burrell DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with John Burrell\, President and CEO of High Adventure Company and High Adventure Safaris\, on September 23 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nBurrell is the sixth speaker in the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1.  Renown as an international outfitting expert\, Burrell will discuss his diverse 25 year-career as guide\, marketing pro\, television host\, and founder of High Adventure Company\, an award-winning company which owns and operates many of the world’s finest sporting properties. An industry leader and advocate\, Burrell will also talk about his critical role in assisting the School to establish Auburn’s wildlife enterprise management degree\, a talent pipeline for sporting industry leaders of the future. \nThe talk is open to the public via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/87232088648\, and live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” is designed to feature distinguished alumni and industry leaders representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \nThe next speaker in the series will be Nick Wiley ’86\, chief operating officer of Ducks Unlimited. Wiley is a certified wildlife biologist with more than 35 years of experience in fish and wildlife management. Prior to joining DU in 2017\, he was executive director of  Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and former president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. He is also the past chair of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports. Wiley received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Georgia Southern in 1983 and a Master of Science degree in wildlife management from Auburn University in 1986. His talk is scheduled from 2 – 3 p.m. CDT October 7. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Burrell\, President and CEO of High Adventure Company and High Adventure Safaris\, has been an avid outdoorsman since his childhood in Anderson County\, Tennessee. As one of the most respected professionals in the outdoor industry\, John has 25 years of experience managing\, developing and marketing some of the world’s top sporting destinations. \nHis well-storied career includes forming a successful international outfitting firm for outdoor powerhouse Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors and being named the youngest partner in their recreational real estate firm\, Mossy Oak Properties. It also includes being named the lead guide to help legendary clothing manufacturer\, Eddie Bauer design and test their Sport Shop apparel. This well-conceived product line has the distinction of winning more awards than any of its kind. \nJohn’s commitment to quality has led to other accolades as well. In addition to winning the Garden & Gun Best of the Sporting South Award\, High Adventure Company is the only four-time recipient of the Sporting Classics Award of Excellence. \nHAC properties have been featured in Sporting Classics and Shooting Sportsman\, The New York Times\, Conde Nast Traveler\, Garden & Gun\, Men’s Journal and Southern Bride magazine as well as numerous outdoor industry television shows. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-john-burrell/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210402T153211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T211802Z UID:7794-1624543200-1624546800@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary "7 for 75" Speaker Series Presents Rhett Johnson DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with Mr. Rhett Johnson\, director emeritus of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center\, co-founder and former president of the Longleaf Alliance\, and current board member of the Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation\, on June 24 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nJohnson is the fourth speaker in the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1. During his talk\, Johnson will discuss his tenure at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center as well as his history and relationship with the Dixon family. \nThe talk is open to the public via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/84937018325 and will be live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” is designed to feature distinguished alumni and industry leaders representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \nBio: \nJohnson earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in wildlife biology and a master’s in forest management from Clemson University. His professional interests and expertise include threatened and endangered species\, multiple-use forest management\, wildlife management\, fire ecology\, and longleaf pine management and restoration. In addition to his former role as director of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center\, Johnson is co-founder of The Longleaf Alliance and served as its president and board member. He has also served as chair of the Southeastern Society of American Foresters and president of the Alabama Wildlife Federation. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-rhett-johnson/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210402T151838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T144851Z UID:7793-1622124000-1622127600@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary "7 for 75" Speaker Series Presents Dana Breed DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with Dr. Dana Breed\, Global R&D Director for Packaging and Sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company\, on May 27 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nBreed is the third speaker in the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1. She will give a talk titled\, “An Industry Career in Sustainable Materials: What do I do? How do you get a job doing something similar?” During her talk\, Dr. Breed will discuss the corporate role of research and development\, her career implementing various types of sustainability programs\, and the types of competencies and experiences she looks for when hiring early career professionals. \nThe talk is open to the public via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/83043315591\, and live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” is designed to feature distinguished alumni and industry leaders representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \nThe next speaker in the series will be Mr. Rhett Johnson\, emeritus director of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center\, co-founder and former president of the Longleaf Alliance\, and current board member of the Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation. Johnson will discuss his tenure at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center as well as his history and relationship with the Dixon family. His talk is scheduled for June 24 from 2-3 p.m. CT. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDana Breed is the Global R&D Director for Packaging and Sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company. She has invented or developed materials used in items you likely have in your home right now. Before joining The Coca-Cola Company\, she developed innovation strategy and led the development team for medical devices\, medical packaging and consumer goods at Eastman Chemical Company. Prior to that\, she researched new products across a variety of industries and developed materials and structures for flexible packaging at The Dow Chemical Company. \nDana has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of California Santa Barbara\, a M.E.Res. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Sydney\, and a B.S.Ch.E. in Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering and B.A. in Anthropology from Rice University. She is currently on the Packaging Advisory Board of California Polytechnic State University\, the External Advisory Board for the School of Materials Science & Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Advisory Council for the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences for Auburn University. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-dana-breed/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210427T152410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T191412Z UID:7826-1619865000-1619870400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:2021 Spring Graduation Open House DESCRIPTION:In celebration of its 2021 Spring graduates\, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host a graduation open house on Saturday\, May 1\, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. before commencement at the Auburn Arena at 1:10 p.m. \nHosted by the School’s Office of Student Services\, Dean Janaki Alavalapati and Associate Deans for Academic Affairs and Research\, Drs. Scott Enebak and Daowei Zhang\, will greet attendees and distribute commemorative lapel pins to graduates during the open house. \nSafety protocols will be followed\, per Auburn University guidelines. Please remember that face coverings and appropriate physical distancing is required within campus buildings. \nPlease contact Wendy Franklin\, SFWS student recruitment and events coordinator\, at wzf0003@auburn.edu\, with any questions. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2021-spring-graduation-open-house/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210216T163905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T213951Z UID:7587-1619704800-1619708400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary "7 for 75" Speaker Series Presents Adam Howard '97 DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with Auburn alumnus Adam Howard ’97\, director of farm operations at Arbor Day Farm\, on April 29 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nHoward is the second speaker of the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” hosted as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1. He will give a talk titled\, “How the Arbor Day Foundation impacts our world through the power of trees.”  Howard will discuss his time at Auburn\, his career and current position as director of farm operations\, the significance of Arbor Day and the critical role of the Arbor Day Foundation. \nThe seminar is open to the public via Zoom from 2 – 3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/84987679613 and will be live-streamed via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” is designed to feature distinguished alumni and industry leaders representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \nThe next speaker will be Dr. Dana Breed\, global research and development director of packaging and sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company\, who will discuss sustainable packaging trends and innovation on May 27 from 2-3 p.m. CT.  For more information about the anniversary celebration\, visit https://cfwe.auburn.edu/sfws-75th-anniversary/ . \nRead more about Adam Howard online. \n  \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-adam-howard/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Link to be provided CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences":MAILTO:sfwsdev@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T163000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20180409T132237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T135827Z UID:3233-1618408800-1618417800@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Student Awards Celebration Open House DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the 75th Anniversary Student Awards Celebration on Wednesday\, April 14\, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to honor students\, faculty\, and staff chosen for their outstanding academic performance and contributions. \n* Events are subject to Auburn University COVID-19 safety protocols and may be offered virtually or canceled depending on university guidelines. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/student-awards-celebration-and-dinner/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T163000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130416 CREATED:20210405T215355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T220901Z UID:7799-1617723000-1617726600@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Beatriz Vega DESCRIPTION:The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Seminar Series continues with Dr. Beatriz Vega\, Research Fellow in the Auburn University Forest Products Development Center. Dr. Vega will present a talk titled\, “Formaldehyde paper-based device (PAD) for a cost-efficient detection of formaldehyde emissions from wood panels\,” on Tuesday\, April 6\, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Join the seminar via Zoom at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/9398596544. \nShort Bio of Beatriz Vega \nBeatriz Vega is a Research Fellow in the Forest Products Development Center in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. She has earned her Ph.D. degree from the Chemical Engineering Department in Åbo Akademi University in Turku\, Finland\, and her Master’s Degree from the Organic Chemistry Department in the Faculty of Chemistry\, Universidad de la República (UdelaR) in Montevideo\, Uruguay. The research work during her doctoral studies was mainly focused on fiber engineering using polysaccharide derivatives\, biomass fractionation\, and material characterization using traditional and advanced techniques. The research carried out for her degree from the Organic Chemistry Department in Uruguay focused on biotransformation of the main component in eucalyptus oil using fungi cells under resting cell conditions. As a Research Fellow\, Beatriz Vega is trying to contribute to Dr. Via’s group in SFWS with her biomass conversion\, biomass characterization\, and chemistry background. \n Abstract \nFormaldehyde paper-based device (PAD) for a cost-efficient detection of formaldehyde emissions from wood panels Alfredo García\, Lorena Portilla\, Beatriz Vega*\, and Brian Via. Forest Products Development Center\, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, Auburn University\, Auburn AL 36849. The rapid advances in technology and the emerging analytical tools are providing new opportunities for the valorisation of under-utilized biomass and creating the best scenario for the development of innovative solutions. At the same time\, these momentous changes are shaping the nature of jobs available\, setting unprecedented challenges for the traditional production sectors. The forest products sector is not an exception and is trying to update their production patterns rapidly and address the changes. It is foreseen that the most important changes in the forest processing sector will occur in the construction sector and that the demand for engineering wood products such as pre-cut lumber\, and wood panels construction. Just in 2017\, the structural panel consumption and housing starts in the US were 20 million m3 and 1.6 million m3 \, respectively\, and have increased over the past years\, with average industry growth of 4.3% in the period 2014-2019\, a market size of $28 billion and industry employment of over 86000\, according to IBIS World industry research report. The engineered wood manufacturers follow strict protocols and regulations to ensure the optimum performance and certify the safety of their products\, either during fabrication or during the long service life of their products\, the manufacturers. In particular\, low formaldehyde emissions are recommended by different agencies such as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)\, California Air Resources Board (CARB)\, the European Union\, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)\, ASTM D6007-14 and ASTM E1333-14. During this presentation\, our research related to a Formaldehyde paper-based device (PAD) for a costefficient detection of formaldehyde emissions from wood panels will be presented. Keywords: forest products\, engineered wood\, paper-based devices (PAD)\, formaldehyde emissions\, formaldehyde detection *ibv0002@auburn.edu URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-beatriz-vega/ LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,Seminar Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T180000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130417 CREATED:20201130T184323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T184323Z UID:7430-1617642000-1617645600@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Summer Practicum Orientation DESCRIPTION:The Office of Student Services will conduct a summer practicum student orientation on Monday\, April 5\, 2021 at 5 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for applicable students. More information will be provided in advance of the orientation by Dr. Jodie Kenney. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/summer-practicum-orientation/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T090000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130417 CREATED:20210319T175020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T213026Z UID:7761-1617177600-1617181200@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Ph.D. Seminar: Diego Gomez Maldonado DESCRIPTION:Ph.D. Seminar: Diego Gomez Maldonado\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin \nTitle: Development of bio-based systems as pollutants removal for water remediation \nLocation: Dixon Executive Conference Room\, 3315 \nDate: Wednesday\, March 31\, 2021 \nTime: 8 a.m. \nAbstract: \nCellulose nanofibril were used as scaffolds for the development of adsorbents for pollutants; in particular\, the cyanotoxin microcystin-LR. The adsorbents were modified to capture the toxin with the inclusion of β-cyclodextrin. The first approach tested was the direct adsorption onto the surface of the fibrils and evaluated on thin films by Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring and in bulk by the generation aerogels from the modified fibrils which adsorption was followed by High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography. The adsorption occurred in both levels\, with better results in surface level; interestingly the adsorption was limited by the density of crosslinking of the cyclodextrin and the salinity of the media carrying the microcystin. \nThe second approach was the generation of an active coating with oriented β-cyclodextrin immobilized on chitosan. The coating of nanocellulose fibers was done by the passive method of immersion of the material to coat into a solution with a strong ion presence. Moreover\, the adsorption of the cyanotoxin was achieved on thin films as followed on the Quartz Crystal Microbalance. The coating was also tested on 3D structures generated by both typical approaches for nanostructured materials: nanocellulose beads from a bottom-up technique and delignified wood (nanowood) from a top-down. On the tested systems the successful coating was confirmed by different spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. Furthermore\, the adsorption of the toxin was successful only on the coated materials\, demonstrating that the coating not only modified the surface area but also added the aimed activity to remove pollutants such as microcystin-LR. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/ph-d-seminar-diego-gomez-maldonado/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,PhD Seminars ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130417 CREATED:20210322T180621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T203530Z UID:7773-1616767200-1616770800@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:M.S. Seminar: Hannah Leeper DESCRIPTION:M.S. Seminar: Hannah Leeper\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Todd Steury \nTitle: Resource selection at different spatial scales by Black Bears in Alabama \nLocation: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/86262870465 \nDate: Friday\, March 26\, 2021 \nTime: 2 p.m. \nAbstract: \nBlack bears are native throughout Alabama; however\, historic populations have diminished\, in part from decreased connectivity and habitat degradation. At present\, only two small populations of black bears occur in Alabama. One population is growing quickly in number\, while the other is genetically isolated from other black bear populations in the southeastern U.S. Neither population exhibits the spatial growth patterns characteristic of what small populations could achieve. The observed limited spatial growth and genetic isolation could be explained by a lack of corridors\, resulting in decreased connectivity\, or limited population expansion could be caused by human development and a lack of suitable habitat. Therefore\, we created first- and second-order habitat selection models using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for black bears in Alabama in order to understand resource selection at these two spatial scales. The objective of the first-order selection model was to identify potential spatial barriers and areas of population connectivity in Alabama. Models indicated that a lack of available corridors in south Alabama may be limiting gene flow with black bear populations in Florida. Conversely\, potential corridors in north Alabama may be facilitating population connectivity and expansion. The objectives of the second-order selection model were to understand how black bears use human dominated landscapes in Alabama and to understand more about the potential for population range expansion despite widespread human presence. We found that much of Alabama has a relatively low potential for population expansion; however\, there are areas that could provide opportunities for population growth\, allowing bear populations to approach their historic distribution. Understanding potential spatial barriers and population expansion in Alabama could help to inform wildlife managers who are seeking to enhance bear populations and prepare for potential bear population growth in the state and elsewhere in the U.S. URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-seminar-hannah-leeper/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Master's Seminars ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130417 CREATED:20210218T215043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T150100Z UID:7602-1616680800-1616684400@cfwe.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains National Park chief ranger and Auburn alumna Lisa Hendy '94\, giving virtual talk March 25 DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with Auburn alumna Lisa Hendy ’94\, chief ranger of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, on March 25 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nHendy is the first speaker in the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1. She will talk about her time at Auburn and her roles as chief ranger and lead supervisor of the Appalachian/Piedmont Zone Wildlife and Land Fire Program\, which serves 22 parks in the Southeast. \nThe talk is open to the public via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/86046413902\, and live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” is designed to feature distinguished alumni and industry leaders representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \nThe next speaker will be Adam Howard ’97\, director of farm operations at the Arbor Day Farm of the Arbor Day Foundation\, on April 29 from 2-3 p.m. CT. \n \n  \n  URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-lisa-hendy/ LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR