Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, Dean
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Auburn University
3301 Forestry and Wildlife Building
602 Duncan Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36849-3418
Phone: 334-844-1004
Email: ajanaki@auburn.edu
- Celebrating 75 Years
- Dean's Message
- Milestone Timeline
- Photo Archive
- 75 Years of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences At Auburn University
- Events Calendar
- Alumni Submissions
- Acknowledgements
Dear Auburn Family,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University!
Thank you for visiting our website in observance of this important anniversary. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about the history of Auburn’s forestry and wildlife sciences programs within the interactive timeline and photo archive of the School’s significant milestones and achievements.
As you’ll discover, forestry first became a stand-alone program in what was then known as the School of Agriculture in 1946. Since that time, Auburn has produced thousands of well-qualified graduates, provided citizens with science-based solutions to improve their quality of life and developed solutions to some of society’s most complex natural resource challenges.
In honor of this occasion, the School has published Arthur L. Slotkin’s 75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. Through personal interviews and in-depth research, Mr. Slotkin has created a detailed chronology that will take readers on a journey through time to discover how Auburn’s forestry and wildlife programs evolved to become the present-day School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.
The School will commemorate its 75th anniversary from March 2021 through 2022. Throughout the year, we will invite our faculty, students, alumni, and friends to join us in celebrating the School’s rich history of teaching, research, and extension through a series of virtual and in-person *events, including:
- 7 for 75 Virtual Speaker Series: Accomplished alumni and industry leaders representing our diverse programs will discuss a wide range of topics from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement.
- Dean’s Q & A and Alumni Breakout Sessions: Deans past and present will share their personal stories of the major milestones that occurred during their tenure. As part of these virtual roundtable discussions, we will host breakout sessions for alumni to socialize and reminisce about their time at Auburn.
- 75th Anniversary Events: Faculty, staff, and students will celebrate the anniversary with alumni and friends during the School’s annual events, including the student awards banquet, graduate research symposium, and alumni homecoming barbeque.
- 75th Anniversary Gala: The anniversary celebrations will conclude with a signature gala in the spring of 2022 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. To feature a distinguished keynote speaker, guests will also enjoy dinner, musical entertainment, a complimentary book signing with Arthur Slotkin, and a short documentary of the 75-year history of forestry and wildlife sciences at Auburn University.
In addition to this exciting calendar of events, we invite our alumni to share their Auburn experience by submitting stories, photos, and other memorabilia to our website that will be shared online with fellow alumni during the anniversary celebration year.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we look forward to commemorating this milestone anniversary with you in honor of 75 years of forestry and wildlife Sciences at Auburn University!
War Eagle!
Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, Dean
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Events are subject to change in compliance with Auburn University’s COVID-19 safety protocols.
75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, written by Arthur L. Slotkin
Featuring first-hand accounts and historic photographs, this anthology will take readers on a journey through time to learn how Auburn’s forestry and wildlife programs evolved to become the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, a flagship institution for natural resources education, research and extension.
Order your copy of this keepsake book for only $29.95. Orders begin shipping via USPS in February 2021.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events.
As part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration, we invite our alumni to submit their stories, photos, video, or other memorabilia of their Auburn experience to be shared via the School’s website and social media throughout the anniversary year.
Please join us in appreciation of the individuals and organizations who contributed to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University:
Planning Committee Chairs: Drs. Becky Barlow and Mark Smith
Committee Members: Jamie Anderson, Heather Crozier, Paula Davis, Dr. Glenn Glover ’73, William Green ’14, Sue Robinson, and Frank Walburn ’79
Historical Analysis and Documentation: Arthur L. Slotkin ’68, author of 8 books concerning the history of science and technology, including 75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University
Broadcast and Media Services: Al Eiland and Kelly Knowles; Michael Hales, Jim Jackson, Kevin Fichtner, Heather Jackson, and Megan Burmester of the Auburn University Office of Communications and Marketing
Additional footage provided by: Sarah Kirk, Destination Whitetail, and FilmCru Studios
Dean's Message
Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, Dean
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Auburn University
3301 Forestry and Wildlife Building
602 Duncan Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36849-3418
Phone: 334-844-1004
Email: ajanaki@auburn.edu
Dear Auburn Family,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University!
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about the history of Auburn’s forestry and wildlife sciences programs within the interactive timeline and photo archive that provide a visual tour of the School’s significant milestones and achievements.
As you’ll discover, forestry first became a stand-alone program in what was then known as the School of Agriculture in 1946. Since that time, Auburn has produced thousands of well qualified graduates, provided citizens with science-based solutions to improve their quality of life and developed solutions to some of society’s most complex natural resource challenges.
In honor of this occasion, the School has published Arthur L. Slotkin’s 75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. Through personal interviews and in-depth research, Mr. Slotkin has created a detailed chronology of the School’s history that will take readers on a journey through time to discover how Auburn’s forestry and wildlife programs evolved to become the present-day School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.
The School will observe its 75th anniversary year from March 2020 through 2021. During this time, we will invite our faculty, students, alumni, and friends to join us in celebrating the School’s rich history of teaching, research, and extension through a series of virtual and in-person *events, including:
- 7 for 75 Virtual Speaker Series: Accomplished alumni and industry leaders representing our diverse programs will discuss a wide range of topics from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement.
- Dean’s Q & A and Alumni Breakout Sessions: Deans past and present will share their personal stories of the major milestones that occurred during their tenure. During these virtual roundtable discussions, the school will host breakout sessions for alumni to socialize and reminisce about their time at Auburn.
- 75th Anniversary Events: Faculty, staff, and students will celebrate the anniversary with alumni and friends at the School’s annual events, including the student awards banquet, graduate research symposium, and alumni homecoming barbeque.
- 75th Anniversary Gala: The anniversary celebrations will conclude with a signature gala in the spring of 2022 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. To feature a distinguished keynote speaker, guests will also enjoy dinner, musical entertainment, a complimentary book signing with Arthur Slotkin, and a short documentary of the 75-year history of forestry and wildlife sciences at Auburn University.
In addition to this exciting calendar of events, we invite our alumni to share memories of their time at Auburn by submitting their stories, photos, and other memorabilia to the School’s website and social media during the anniversary celebration year.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we look forward to commemorating this milestone anniversary with you in honor of 75 years of forestry and wildlife Sciences at Auburn University!
War Eagle!
Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, Dean
- Events are subject to change in compliance with Auburn University’s COVID-19 safety protocols.
75 Years of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences At Auburn University
75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, written by Arthur L. Slotkin
Featuring first-hand accounts and historic photographs, this anthology will take readers on a journey through time to learn how Auburn’s forestry and wildlife programs evolved to become the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, a flagship institution for natural resources education, research and extension.
Order your copy of this keepsake book for only $29.95. Orders begin shipping via USPS in February 2021.
Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events.
Alumni Submission
As part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration, we invite SFWS alumni to share their personal memories, photos, video, or other memorabilia of their Auburn experience with their fellow alumni. Submissions will be featured throughout the anniversary year within the alumni gallery and the School’s social media channels.
Acknowledgements
Please join us in appreciation of the individuals and organizations who contributed to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University:
Planning Committee Chairs: Drs. Becky Barlow and Mark Smith
Committee Members: Jamie Anderson, Heather Crozier, Paula Davis, Dr. Glenn Glover, William Green, Sue Robinson, and Frank Walburn
Historical Analysis and Documentation: Arthur L. Slotkin ’68, author of 8 books concerning the history of science and technology, including 75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University
Broadcast and Media Services: Al Eiland and Kelly Knowles; Michael Hales, Jim Jackson, Kevin Fichtner, Heather Jackson, and Megan Burmester of the Auburn University Office of Communications and Marketing
Additional footage provided by: Destination Whitetail, FilmCru Studios, and Real World Productions
