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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T165541Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210511T210230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T201731Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210922T210158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T165257Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210922T215022Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210930T135157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T222707Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210519T202023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T200602Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210913T155648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T222254Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210402T165019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205529Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210219T163508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T163508Z
UID:7621-1614094200-1614097800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Andrew Durso
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Durso\, Ph.D.\, “Crowd-sourcing and artificial intelligence for snake identification” \nJoin the seminar via Zoom at: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89065627233?pwd=YmtxZGRRWkgwUTRQK3ZXb2UyU3VGZz09  \nSnakebite is a neglected tropical disease\, annually responsible for >100\,000 human deaths & >400\,000 victims of disability globally. It disproportionately affects poor & rural communities in developing countries\, which also have high snake diversity & limited access to antivenom. Antivenom can be life-saving when correctly administered but administration often depends on the correct identification of the biting snake. Snake identification is challenging due to snake diversity & potentially incomplete or misleading information provided to clinicians by snakebite victims or bystanders. Clinicians do not necessarily have enough knowledge or resources in herpetology to identify a snake from a carcass or photo. We collected a massive global repository of photos of snakes from various sources\, which is used in the above experiments\, and used the images to measure the accuracy of crowd-sourcing and computer vision at identifying snakes\, with the goal of building the first medical decision-support mobile app for snake identification based on artificial intelligence (AI) & remote collaborative expertise. We anticipate that this tool can reduce potentially erroneous or delayed healthcare actions\, as well as increase knowledge about snake identification and help collect basic information about snake distribution and activity patterns and promote snake conservation. \nSpeaker Biography: \nAndrew Durso was born in New York and grew up in North Carolina. He is a snake biologist with a focus on population and community ecology of snakes\, who earned a B.S. from University of Georgia\, M.S. from Eastern Illinois University\, and Ph.D. from Utah State University. He was based in Jena\, Germany\, and Geneva\, Switzerland from 2016-2019\, where he helped develop crowd-sourced and artificial intelligence approaches to snake identification with a goal of improving snake identification tools for doctors and patients in snakebite cases worldwide. Andrew joined the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers\, Florida\, in January 2020.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-andrew-durso/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210209T152728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T161659Z
UID:7572-1612884600-1612888200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Catherine Haase
DESCRIPTION:Catherine Haase\, Ph. D.\, “The energetic costs of disease: a case study on the bioenergetics of white-nose syndrome” \nJoin the seminar via Zoom at: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89065627233?pwd=YmtxZGRRWkgwUTRQK3ZXb2UyU3VGZz09 \nIn multihost disease systems\, differences in mortality between species may reflect variation in host physiology\, morphology\, and behavior. In systems where the pathogen can persist in the environment\, microclimate conditions\, and the adaptation of the host to these conditions\, may also impact mortality. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is an emerging disease of hibernating bats caused by an environmentally persistent fungus\, Pseudogymnoascus destructans. We assessed the effects of body mass\, torpid metabolic rate\, evaporative water loss\, and hibernaculum temperature and water vapor deficit on predicted overwinter survival of bats infected by P. destructans. We used a hibernation energetics model in an individual-based model framework to predict the probability of survival of nine bat species at eight sampling sites across North America. The model predicts time until fat exhaustion as a function of species-specific host characteristics\, hibernaculum microclimate\, and fungal growth. We found host body mass and hibernaculum water vapor deficit explained over half of the variation in survival with WNS across species. As previous work on the interplay between host and pathogen physiology and the environment has focused on species with narrow microclimate preferences\, our view on this relationship is limited. Our results highlight some key predictors of interspecific survival among western bat species and provide a framework to assess impacts of WNS as the fungus continues to spread into western North America. \nSpeaker Biography:  Dr. Haase received her B.S. in Wildlife from Unity College in Maine\, her M.S. in Conservation Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry\, and her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!). Dr. Haase did her post-doctoral research at Montana State University studying the energetics of white-nose syndrome in western bat species. Outside of research and teaching\, Dr. Haase enjoys hiking\, kayaking\, ice cream\, R code\, and awkward mammals.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-catherine-haase/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20210201T225837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T152521Z
UID:7558-1612279800-1612283400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Nicole Conner
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Conner\, M.S.\, “Adapting New Technologies for Evaluating the Ecology and Distribution of the Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) in Alabama” \nJoin the seminar via Zoom at: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/4334742503 \nThe diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)\, an emydid turtle that plays an important ecological role in salt marsh ecosystems\, has declined over the last century and is listed as a Priority One Species (highest conservation concern) in Alabama. Traditional surveying   techniques have been employed to monitor diamondback terrapins on the coast of Alabama throughout the last decade; yet these techniques can be time-consuming\, labor-intensive\, and disruptive to terrapins and their habitats. This study evaluated the potential for UAS technology and eDNA methodologies to effectively monitor diamondback terrapin presence\, abundance\, and/or distribution in salt marsh habitats. UAS-based surveys were conducted in 2017 and 2020 and the observational results indicated that UASs can provide an efficient and cost-effective means of evaluating both the spatial and seasonal abundance of terrapins in the tidal channels of salt marsh habitats. To develop an environmental DNA (eDNA) assay for diamondback terrapins\, primer-pairs were designed to target a sequence of terrapin mtDNA. Then\, a protocol was developed for the efficient collection of water samples and isolation of eDNA. The assay was first tested in the laboratory and was then tested with water samples collected from salt marsh habitats in Alabama. Additionally\, a control eDNA assay for striped mullet (Mugil cephalus)\, an abundant species in Alabama salt marshes\, was developed. Striped mullet eDNA was present in most environmental samples\, but detection ability appears to vary seasonally. The diamondback terrapin eDNA assay can accurately detect terrapin eDNA from the water of captive terrapins in the laboratory\, but the present methodology does not appear sufficient for the detection of the levels of terrapin eDNA in the habitats examined. With improvements to primer specificity and assay sensitivity\, this eDNA methodology may be able to detect diamondback terrapins in their natural habitat. The results of this study suggest that UAS and eDNA technologies both present promising means for the detection of diamondback terrapins in salt marsh ecosystems. These studies provide a foundation for the potential use of these technologies in diamondback terrapin conservation or research\, which could significantly complement and enhance ongoing diamondback terrapin research throughout its range. \nSpeaker Biography: \n​Nicole Conner\, M.S.\, is a researcher and teaching assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her passion for marine conservation and management led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Biology at the University of Alabama. Before beginning graduate school\, she completed an REU internship through the Duke University Marine Lab and an internship at the Georgia Aquarium. In the summer\, Nicole received her Master’s of Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for her research evaluating the use of drones and environmental DNA for monitoring the diamondback terrapin in Alabama\, a species of high conservation concern. Her hope is that her research can help inform future studies focused on monitoring a variety of threatened and endangered species with sparse and/or poorly understood distributions.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-nicole-conner/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20201007T163250Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Charlotte Roy
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Charlotte Roy\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\n“Wildlife Consumption of Neonicotinoid-treated Seeds”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-charlotte-roy/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20201007T162950Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Courtney Siegert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Courtney Siegert\, Mississippi State University\n“A Tale of Tree Bark: How Morphology and Structure Influence Hydrology”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-courtney-siegert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20201007T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T163118Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Qiusheng Wu
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Qiusheng Wu/University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n“Fine-resolution Mapping of Wetland Inundation Dynamics Using Google Earth Engine”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-qiusheng-wu/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T000914
CREATED:20200916T171212Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Virtual Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences 2020 Virtual Career Fair will be held Thursday\, Oct. 15\, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The career fair is open to all Auburn University students interested in pursuing internships\, current positions\, and future job opportunities within government\, business\, and industry\, including fields such as forestry\, land management\, forest investments\, forest products\, wildlife management\, wildlife enterprise\, ecotourism\, sustainability\, natural resources policy and law\, and geospatial technologies.\n\nThe career fair event benefits all students regardless of their anticipated graduation! Students will have the opportunity to:\n\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\n\n\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.\n\nTo learn more about attending or registering for a booth\, visit https://aub.ie/sfws2020careerfair or contact Wendy Franklin at wendy.franklin@auburn.edu.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-virtual-career-fair/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu
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