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Where are they now? Ohio State University. He left the Ohio DNR makeup as a result of coyote-wolf hybridiza- in 1964 and began full-time study toward his tion in Canada. doctorate. A major thrust in his last 15 years at ESF Dr. Robert Chambers In the meantime, Chambers was attracted was focused on forest-wildlife relationships by Eileen T. Jevis to ESF because of its excellent programs in and conducting workshops on integrating wildlife and forestry. “Dr. Maurice Alexander timber-wildlife management for NYSDEC ike many people of his era, service to hired me in 1967 to teach general zoology biologists and foresters. During his tenure at his country came first with Robert and population ecology. After three years, I ESF, he was also active in and held offices at Chambers, Ph.D. He willingly put his began teaching wildlife courses, which was the state, regional and national levels in The Leducation on hold while he answered the call my original goal and passion. I completed my Wildlife Society. He was awarded Outstand- to duty. Chambers, born in 1930, was raised Ph.D. at Ohio State while working at ESF.” ing Wildlife Biologist in 1985 for his work in McMurray, Pennsylvania, a rural commu- In addition to teaching undergraduate with NY biologists and foresters by the New nity outside of Pittsburgh. After graduating courses in wildlife ecology and manage- York Chapter of the Wildlife Society and also from high school, he was accepted at Penn ment, Chambers also taught graduate level Outstanding Conservationist in 2008 in rec- State but wasn’t able to attend because of the courses in upland game bird ecology and ognition of his career as a wildlife biologist. influx of veteran students after World War management, furbearer ecology and man- Throughout his retirement, Chambers has II. Instead, he entered Cal State in PA and agement, and forest wildlife management. remained active. He established a minnow completed one year of study before enter- When not teaching, he spent time guiding farm at his home in Parish, N.Y., operated a ing the Marine Corps. After completing his graduate students in studies of ruffed grouse, 1-acre food pantry garden for several years, year of service, he attended Grinnell College, Dr. Robert Chambers spruce grouse and coyotes. “The studies we and did volunteer work for his church. “I a private liberal arts college in Iowa for his completed on spruce grouse led to its being also had the opportunity to travel to Mada- sophomore year. “After completing my soph- of Natural Resources as a research biologist listed as an endangered species in New York gascar with one of my graduate students who omore year, I was called back to serve in the for three years and then two years as assis- State,” said Chambers. One highlight of the was studying lemurs in the rainforest and to Marines during the Korean War,” explained tant chief of the state’s wildlife program,” research on coyotes was to find that the diet South Korea to do a presentation on environ- Chambers. “I worked as an aircraft mechanic said Chambers. In 1960, Chambers left to of Adirondack coyotes had shifted from small mental issues”, said Chambers. at Cherry Point, N.C. for a year-and-a-half. pursue studies in comparative pathology at and medium-sized mammals in the 1950’s to His hobbies, and in some cases, his self- In the fall of 1952 I entered Penn State as a the Philadelphia Zoological Gardens and primarily deer by 1975, which has continued proclaimed obsessions, include running, ten- junior and graduated in June 1954 with a University of Pennsylvania in its School of to date. The highlight of the coyote research, nis, gardening and a life-long enthusiasm for B.S. in Zoology.” Chambers continued with Medicine. After two years of study Chambers done in collaboration with a geneticist from hunting, fishing and trapping. a master’s program at Penn State in wildlife took a position with the Ohio Department Canada, was finding that the coyotes in New He and his wife Dorothy travel from coast management and forestry. “In 1956 I took of Natural Resources as a research biologist York, southern Canada and New England to coast to spend time with their combined a job with the West Virginia Department and simultaneously began a Ph.D. program at have varying amounts of wolf genes in their continued on page 5 mark your calendar, October 15 & 16, 2010 REGISTER NOW Alumni and Family Fall BBQ (Homecoming) 2010 Alumni & Family Fall BBQ Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation to Celebrate 50 Years with Special Events See page 24 for registration form. fter several successful years of com- bining Homecoming with the tra- TABLE OF CONTENTS ditional “Parents Weekend” the 2 | College President’s Message CollegeA will once again offer alumni, stu- dents and their families an opportunity to Alumni Assoc. President’s mix and meet this fall. Plans for October 15 Message and 16 put the Fall Barbecue Weekend in the middle of the “leaf-peeping” season. Central 3 | A Time to Remember New York boasts some of the best fall foliage at that time of year and it always draws ap- 4 | Camp Log preciative spectators. 6 | Spring Alumni Events However, there is a lot more to do than just look at leaves as the Office of Alumni 8 | Department Updates Relations and the Office of Student Affairs have combined resources to offer their respec- 13 | Shop the ESF Store tive guests much more than either could do Some GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) alumni reconnect at the 2009 Fall BBQ. alone. On the back page of this issue is a list of 14 | Graduate Research events scheduled for alumni and parents and 25 years ago. Bray Rotunda has just under- up fast. In addition, many ESF Paper Science 15 | Senior Reunion Weekend there are certainly many events that should be gone a transforming renovation so it will be a alumni will be in town to celebrate the 50th of interest. For example, there is a reception spectacular venue for the Dinner. However, it anniversary of the Syracuse Pulp and Paper 16 | Class Notes planned for Friday night where alumni can is the alumni who attend that make it special Foundation. Alumni are advised to look at get together with classmates, meet some stu- and other alumni from the “0” and “5” classes the back page and make reservations soon. dents and their parents and enjoy a beverage are also encouraged to attend. Each class in And speaking of reservations, you may use INCLUDED or two and then start celebrating their gradu- these groupings was sent a class directory to the back page to send in yours for the pack- PHOTOS ation anniversary. This reception is more like foster contact with classmates. Syracuse offers age price covering most events. You may also Spring Alumni Events a meal as the hors d’oeuvres are “heavy.” numerous attractions such as the mammoth use this form for football tickets, the Friday Pages 6–7 Following the reception, alumni might Carousel Mall, a nearby casino, quaint vil- Reception, and the “Silver Dinner.” want to take in some home talent at the lages, and closer to campus, there are visits Questions???? Contact the Alumni Office Coffee Haus in the Alumni Lounge which has to familiar buildings and Marshall Street to 315-470-6632, [email protected], or visit the ESF ALUMNI proven to be highly entertaining. Saturday, spark some memories. Armory Square, an website www.esf.edu/alumni/fallBBQ/ See Brazil Success Story the Syracuse University football team hosts area of renovated buildings in downtown you in the fall and get ready for some new Page 10 Pittsburgh in the Dome. The Orangemen are Syracuse, offers clubs, restaurants, and music memories! rebuilding but Coach Marrone knows how to for all tastes. It is an area the students love to build so there is a great deal of anticipation visit along with alumni. CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS in Syracuse that this year’s team will have a Finally, to cap off the weekend, the third Projects Underway winning season. But enough of football, if it annual ‘Taste of Central New York” will be Page 11 is a walk in the woods that you like, we sug- held in 408 Baker Hall. This room overlooks gest taking the Heiberg Forest tour instead Hendricks Field and is a bold and comfort- PHOTOS of the game or visit the wonderful Syracuse able accommodation alumni and parents Senior Reunion Weekend zoo, or pick apples in the orchards south of have come to love. The “Taste” will feature Pages 12 & 15 Syracuse, or take in the exhibits and presenta- at least six New York wines, cider, soda, and tions on campus, including a “Dendro-Walk” snacks. All the products are from Central in Oakwood Cemetery. New York and provide either a great way to The 25 year class, the Class of 1985 will be end the weekend or a great spot to meet prior the honored Class in Bray Hall Rotunda at to that final Saturday night outing. the ‘Silver Dinner” following the reception. There is an NBA basketball game in the Other alumni are invited to this event that The Woodsmen’s Team enjoys the BBQ during Dome on Friday and it is SU Homecoming one of their demonstration breaks. will also include faculty who were on campus that weekend as well so hotel rooms will fill 2 Alumni News | Summer 2010

College PRESIDENT’s Message STATE UNIVERSITY Dr. Cornelius B. Murphy Jr., ESF College President OF NEW YORK e have been very The first phase of the new Gateway Building functions including our undergraduate ad- COLLEGE OF disappointed by involves the construction of new parking at the missions offices, the offices of outreach and ENVIRONMENTAL the lack of sup- circle to the north of Bray Hall and Walters continuing education as well as our new book SCIENCE AND FORESTRY portW for public higher edu- Hall. We are trying to make this the greenest store and café. We expect that the Gateway cation reflected in both the parking project possible with particular atten- Building will meet or exceed the criteria for a THE ESF Alumni NYS Executive and Legis- tion given to stormwater management through LEED platinum certification. Association, inc. lative budgets for both the the application of porous pavement, rain gar- Our Syracuse Campus will be very busy over State University of New York and the College dens and below grade stormwater storage. the next eighteen months yielding a substan- of Environmental Science and Forestry. We The Parking and Site Modifications con- tially different physical profile by the middle have also been surprised by the lack of legisla- tract will allow us to start the first phase of of 2012. tive support for the Public Higher Education the new Gateway Building, most likely in the We will be updating you about our Board of directors Empowerment and Innovation Act which early part of August. The 48,000 ft2 Gateway 1911/2011 Centennial Celebration and our provides for flexibility in the application of ap- Building will allow us to hold conferences and Centennial fundraising plans in the fall issue david w. tessier ’68 propriated funds. However, I can assure you other events serving as many as 500 guests. of our Alumni News. President that we will continue to use the resources we It will also house many of our other gateway Have a great summer. 1 Preston S. Gilbert ’73 receive wisely. On a very positive note, construction is pro- First Vice President ceeding on both our Student Residence and Thayer A. Miller ’71 the Gateway Building Site Improvements and Second Vice President Parking projects. The following photos show the progress being made on our Student Resi- Norman Roth ’74 dence project on Oakland Street. Secretary-Treasurer The Student Residence project is being im- plemented through our ESF College Founda- Mary W. Clements ’82 tion and is, therefore, not a NYS financed or Past President implemented project. Tax Exempt bonds have been issued through the Onondaga County Development Trust in the amount of $31.5M David F. Barone ’74 to implement the project. We expect to be Erna Baumann ’68 housing 454 freshmen and transfer students beginning in August 2011 in these incredible Sandra Bonanno ’89/’92 facilities that we have tentatively named Cen- Richard R. Capozza ’88 tennial Hall. James E. Coufal ’60 Laura M. Crandall ’05 Michael T. Dugan ’00 address from May 15, 2010 Arthur R. Eschner ’50 Commencement Ceremony James Goulet ’72 David Tessier ’68, Alumni Association President Stuart E. Hosler ’52 Arnold H. Lanckton ’61 hank you Dr. Bongarten—members of the platform party, faculty and staff, families and friends –and to you graduates Gary A. Lipp ’86 –CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve been told I have 2 minutes, Laura Eiselen Nelson ’04 Tso this will be a brief performance. I have one short story to relate. Walter G. Neuhauser ’71 My wife, Linda, and I had the opportunity to go to Florida this past Gail Romano ’80 March. In addition to the usual visit with relatives, we met several Robert M. Sand ’50 interesting people including: A. Christopher Sandstrom ’75 • A retired eye surgeon Robert J. Schug ’85 • A young man who controls the flood gates for the Everglades Harold E. Schumm ’53 • A stay-at-home mom and her daughter Jamieson R. Steele ’70 • A young man from Haiti who designs bridges – he had some interesting stories about inspecting bridges and snakes and al- George Treier ’58 ligators and such. Paul D. Walsh ’03 • A salesman who went to Ft. Lauderdale in 1956 to work at a lum- Ellen B. Warner ’78 ber mill – he said it was dark and forested and that the sawmill Caroline Wheadon ’03 was between Rt. 1 and the ocean, quite different from today. He Lori M. Yakawiak ’98 preferred sales to sawing and is still in sales today. • A young couple from China who did water testing for a living, Alumni Association President David Tessier ’68 (left) with College President EX-Officio one in the private sector and one for the government. Dr. Neil Murphy at the 2010 Commencement Ceremony at the John H. • And a retired person who had just donated $25,000.00 to his Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse. dr. cornelius b. murphy, jr. Alma Mater. College President All these people are not only residents of Florida --- they are all tion of the 19,000 alumni, who are making their mark in Brenda greenfield graduates and members of the Alumni Association of this great their chosen fields. As of today, I welcome you as fellow alumni of Executive Director, ESF College Foundation College of Environmental Science and Forestry. So as you go the College of Environmental Science and Forestry! Again a hearty out into the world and pursue your careers, remember these CONGRATULATIONS! Go out into the world and make your mark Office of alumni affairs few alumni that I have just mentioned. They are but a tiny frac- and take the name of ESF with you --- and wear it proudly! 1 Justin f. Culkowski ’73 Director of Alumni Relations ESF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Debbie J. Caviness MISSION STATEMENT Assistant for Alumni Relations Adopted by the ESF Alumni Association Board of Directors Jennifer Palladino on December 22, 1995 Alumni Office Administrative Assistant The College of Environmental Science and Forestry Alumni Association is a concerned group of individuals who act as observers and trustees of the 219 Bray Hall, One Forestry Drive heritage and achievement of the College. The Association aims to advance Syracuse, New York 13210-2785 the personal and professional development and growth of its members. T: (315) 470-6632 • F: 470-4833 The Association also serves to promote and cultivate friendship and coop- [email protected] eration among the alumni and to assist them however necessary within the capabilities of the Association. ESF ALUMNI NEWS The Association represents the alumni in the affairs of the College by Associate Editors acting as a facilitator between alumni and students, faculty, staff and Justin f. Culkowski administration. Jennifer Palladino The Association, working as a partner with the College, assists and pro- BRENDA PHELPS motes the College in the attainment of its objectives. Summer 2010 | Alumni News 3

The Alumni Memorial Scholarships more importantly, they are told what the schol- A Time to Remember What They Represent arships represent: a way to honor these deceased by Justin Culkowski ’73 alumni. A few years ago, two graduate students were added to the award structure so now, ev- Three Reasons the Alumni Association Sponsors the Alumni Memorial Scholarships ery year, at least 5 students are given awards to memorialize these alumni. I personally find the scholarships appealing because out of the trag- edy of war, something good happens via the scholarships. Funding the scholarships has been, as you might imagine, a challenge at times, but they have always been presented. Funds for these scholarships came from the Annual Fund for decades. However, about 10 years ago, the Annual Fund was moved to the College Foundation and funding for the schol- arships was shifted to the ESF Golf Tournament conducted by the Alumni Association. In addi- tion, some proceeds from the College Bookstore have been used to make sure these “memori- als” continue and occasional donations from alumni are received in the Alumni Office and used for this purpose. All told, approximately $6,000 is needed annually for the scholarships Arthur J. Platt ‘43, killed when his aircraft Melvin E. Klein ‘47, Army infantryman, killed George A. Rorer, Jr. ‘45, missing in action crashed in Australia, September 29, 1942. March 15, 1945 in Germany. and presumed dead when his plane was forced and two Classes have taken on projects to ensure down in Italy, March 10, 1945. the scholarships will be awarded indefinitely: very year we celebrate Memorial Day the Viet Nam and Korean War veterans who photos here to simply put a face with a name. the Classes of 1958 and 1959 have established at the end of May and remind our- died during those conflicts. I give great credit Please note how young they looked and how Class gifts where the annual earnings on their selves of those who gave their lives in to the Class of 1959 for providing the plaque full of life they seemed to be. War clearly is endowments will be used for the Memorial Eservice to our country. At the College, we nor- and the impetus to determine just who those beyond comprehension and a terrible waste. Scholarships. Each class has already raised mally enjoy Memorial Day as a holiday and alumni were. Their names are now on display To honor these deceased, I have great ap- $25,000 in gifts or pledges so I can say with thus have the day off to spend as we please. along with another one honoring those killed preciation to earlier alumni leaders who es- confidence, at least half of the scholarships will Such is the case in 2010, but I wanted to write during World War II. It is a good exercise tablished the Alumni Memorial Scholarships. be funded indefinitely and more fund raising is this brief article and let alumni know that we for the senses to read the names from time Each year, since some time after WWII, the planned to increase each Class endowment. do honor those alumni who died while serv- to time and ponder the 48 alumni who died top students in the Sophomore, Junior, and The Alumni Memorial Scholarships have been ing in the military in a very special manner, in the 1940’s along with the eight who per- Senior Classes are sent a scholarship applica- honoring the deceased and helping our best and although not on Memorial Day exactly. ished in the 1960s and ’70s. I recently went tion notifying them of these awards. This is brightest students for over 60 years. Please keep Recently you may have read how we estab- to the Archives to find some pictures of the usually in February. In this way, the students this in mind if you ever wonder how the Alumni lished a new plaque in Bray Hall to honor deceased from World War II, and have three are aware of the scholarships, and perhaps Association celebrates Memorial Day at ESF. 1

September 15, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS! 17th Annual ESF Dues Raffle Results The following alumni won either an ESF Golf Tournament travel mug or a t-shirt in the recent Dues Raffle drawing. If you would like to be eli- for Scholarships gible for the next drawing, be sure to pay your dues when you receive our letter in ur annual tournament to raise funds early August. Thank you! for the Alumni Legacy and Memorial scholarships will be held for the sec- Mr. Stephen W. Anagnost 1980 Oond time in Auburn, N.Y. at the beautiful and Mr. Kurt E. Borchardt 1993 challenging Highland Park Golf Club. Last Mrs. Linda M. Burke 1988 year, a record amount was raised and everyone Ms. Jennifer J. Caddick 2000 enjoyed the golf, meals, prizes, and camarade- Dr. Robert T. Eckert 1967 rie. Because it is a Captain and Crew format, Mrs. Margaret A. (Parent) Fusco 1981 open to both males and females, golfers of all Mr. Steven P. Holbrook 1992 skill levels can enjoy this outing. Sponsorships Mr. Gavin P. Knickerbocker 1989 are available from $500 to $3,000 and those Ms. Nancy A. Lenz 1981 sponsorships cover from two to four golfers. Mr. Paul R. Martin Jr. 1952 Individual golfers can play for $100 each. Mr. Dean A. Phelps 1965 For further information, contact the Alumni Ms. Jayme Rapp 2006 Office: 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. Mr. David L. Sturges 1994 Mr. Randolph Yamada 1971

David Sturges ’94 of Colorado was a recent dues raffle winner!

A foursome from one of our tournament sponsors.

Bethany (Madge) Acquisto’s ’95 3-year old daughter models the ESF t-shirt won in last fall’s The tournament usually attracts 120 golfers. dues raffle drawing. 4 Alumni News | Summer 2010

Class of 1919 – Store House ran from eight to fourteen thousand board feet per acre. Class of 1920 – Dining Hall The Spruce Swamp contained a stand of red and black Class of 1921 – East Inlet Trail and Chair Rock Trail spruce and balsam fir. This area is poorly drained and the Class of 1922 – Main Breakwater and New Dock ground is covered with a thick springy layer of moss. The Class of 1923 – Tennis Court and timber was chiefly of pulpwood size (6" to 14" D.B.H.) and cleared out Indian Mt. Trail contained eight to twelve cords per acre on the average. Special thanks to Larry Rathman (RS ’72) of the Class of 1924 – Sanderson Lodge The Open Meadow along the upper drainage of Sucker Brook Cranberry Lake Bio Station for suggesting we Class of 1925 – Boat House apparently never had any tree growth on it except a scattering re-print these stories from the Camp Logs. Class of 1926 – Telephone line from Camp of small alder, willow and aspen. Years ago, many beaver were to Indian Mountain Club found in this region and several beaver dams and houses ex- Class of 1927 – Marshall Hall, Tower and Flag Pole isted on these meadowlands. class of 1931, issued in 1929 Class of 1928 – New Kitchen Class of 1929 – Spring House and Tower Trail 2 past cuttings Class of 1930 – Lower Bridge across Sucker Brook As near as can be ascertained the first logging operations on the pack forest Class of 1931 – Swimming Float this forest were carried out during the years of 1904–1907 in- The Pack Experimental Forest was forest used by the New clusive. During this period, Duncan MacDonald had a camp, York State College of Forestry as a Sophomore Summer Camp the original forest sawmill and rossing mill on Barber’s Point, near the present in 1915. Barber’s Point, as it was then locally known, was owned The forest is in a solid block of 969.26 acres on the east shore boathouse. He cut only spruce, hemlock and white pine. The by Mr. J.J. Barber of Syracuse, N.Y., and with his permission it of Cranberry Lake, the largest body of water wholly within the spruce was cut for pulpwood and the back removed in the ross- was used by the College of Forestry for its Sophomore Summer Adirondack region. ing mill. The hemlock and white pine logs were sawed into Camp for 10 years. The original forest cover on this area consisted of the follow- lumber. Some of the hemlock bark was harvested for tanning In 1925 the tract was purchased from Mr. Barber by ing types: extract. The pulpwood, lumber and bark were loaded on scows Mr. Charles Lathrop Pack of Lakewood, N.J., and given to and towed to Wanakena, from where it was shipped to market Mixed hardwoods 876.13 acre 90.4% area Syracuse University as a trustee for the New York State College by rail. Spruce Swamp 62.81 acres 6.5% area of Forestry. The area thus permanently acquired by the college, In addition to MacDonald’s operations, Mr. T. Dumoulin Open Meadow 25.15 acres 2.6% definite plans for developing the camp were drawn up. With during 1905 had a small spruce pulpwood camp at the mouth Water Surface 5.17 acres 0.5% the aid of the different classes who have attended this camp of Sucker Brook near the south end of the present lower foot- for the field work of the present time we have as fine a summer TheMixed Hardwood type was what is known to forest ecolo- bridge. He also shipped his pulpwood to Wanakena on scows. camp for the field work of the courses of surveying, mensura- gists as the Beech-Birch-Maple-Hemlock-Spruce-White Pine These two operators took all the merchantable softwood from tion and silviculture as one could desire. association or the typical Adirondack Climax Forest. Hard the area. The hardwood were never cut, except a few used as Each class has made some improvement in the camp or on the Maples, yellow birch and beech were the dominant species, with fuel by the logging camps in 1904–1907 and some more by forest. The memorials left by the different classes are as follows: a mixture of red spruce and hemlock and an occasional white the Summer Camp since 1915. The reason the hardwoods were Class of 1917 – Cleared Camp Site pine. On the moister sites soft maple and even black ash were not logged was on account of the small demand for hardwood Class of 1918 – Old Kitchen and Shop found. These average stands of mixed softwoods and hardwoods lumber in this region a quarter century ago.

View across Cranberry Lake from Summer Camp. Summer Camp circa 1915.

The College will be celebrating its 100th year in 2011. class of 1925, issued in 1923 2 These excerpts from the “Camp Log” provide some insights into Barber’s Point Nights the College’s history. The ‘Camp Log’ was a publication by Little triangles of light sophomores who had attended summer camp on Cranberry Lake. Cut into the blackness of the forest By the yellow glow of the oil lamps Which are framed by the wide-flung tent-flaps. The tack, tack, tack, of typewritersw With now and then the tinkle of the bell And clatter of the shifting carriage Cold breath of the woods Blowing Lakeward from the hillside. Flickering of little fires; Groups of silhouetted figures – Snatches of songs; filtering notes of music; Laughter of jest and story The fading of lights; creaking of cots – Silence. Mist and chill sinking slowly down upon the camp; Blazing constellations overhead; Erratic flare of northern lights on the horizon; The whimper of a loon piercing the stillness; The wash, wash, wash of waves upon the shore. — w.m. harlow Dr. Bill Harlow, the author of the accompanying poem, appears in this photograph of the College’s faculty from 1938! Can you spot him? Answer is on page 14. Summer 2010 | Alumni News 5 alumni cross paths Alumni Association outstanding service award It’s a Small World Presented to Mary W. Clements ’82 Following citation for Mary Clements ‘82 was read by Alumni Director, Justin Culkowski ’73 hile on the post-conference professional development trip following the 2010 International Project Learning Tree Conference in Nevada, Susan Cox (BS Forest Resources Management, ’82) and Donna onight I have the pleasure and honor of If you have ever worked with her, you know she RWogler (MS Resource Management, ’86) met Alex Howe (BS Natural Resources presenting the Alumni Association Out- brings a positive attitude, great ideas – a trait of Management, ’08) on the Black Rock Desert. Alex was one of our BLM guides for standing Service Award. This award was Landscape Architects, and most important to me Tcreated to recognize unselfish service to the Alum- as Alumni Director, she follows through on those two days as a group of PLT Coordinators, Outstanding Educators, National PLT Staff and Nevada Outdoor School tour leaders discovered this remarkable area ni Association and/or College. ideas. of northwestern Nevada. They learned about the ecology of the region, stopped Our recipient has been on the Alumni Board for We started a bit of a tradition last year as we at Pyramid Lake, visited a protected site with petrified redwoods, drove across a a decade or two, and never seems to tire of mak- recognized service by awarding a wooden bowl to designated primitive road, stayed all night at Soldier Meadows Ranch, took in the ing the Alumni Association and College the best Neil and Joanne Murphy. Wood sequesters carbon local hot springs and picnicked on the Black Rock Playa (site of Burning Man). they can be. A former president of the Association, dioxide so we decided to do our part by Alex is currently a Park Ranger for the Black Rock Field Office of the Bureau of she held every office and did a great job whatever getting another wooden bowl. Land Management in Nevada. the task. Her comments at Commencement were Before I present her award, I Susan Cox is the Conservation Education Coordinator for Region 9 of the always thoughtful and appreciated. want to thank Dave Clements USDA Forest Service out of Durham, NH. Susan was selected as one of the five Our recipient has a middle initial of “W” for sharing his wonderful wife National Outstanding Educators for Project Learning Tree this year and honored so maybe you can guess who is going to get with us, and for participating at the conference at Lake Tahoe. the award. and helping out at so many ESF Donna Rogler is the Indiana Project Learning Tree Coordinator with the That initial “W” could easily stand for: functions himself. Indiana DNR Division of Forestry. Who needs help? OR Where can I use my Please congratulate the talents to assist you? OR Why don’t we do 2010 Outstanding Ser- this or that to make things better? vice Award Winner: She has served on numerous commit- Mary W. “WHO ME?” tees including our Constitution Com- Clements. mittee, Strategic Plan, Scholarship Selection, and College President Search Committee, among others. At our annual Golf Tournament she is often found running our putting con- test or running the raffle at our basket- ball reception. Currently she is assisting the College Foundation as part of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee.

Mary W. Clements ’82, winner of the 2010 Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award. In recognition of Susan Cox, Alex Howe, Donna Rogler Mary’s service and dedication, she received a hand carved wooden bowl at the Central New York Dinner in April. poster session winners beloved faculty member “Spotlight on Research” moon library resources Dr. Edwin Ketchledge Alumni wishing to continue their research The poster session is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association. while visiting campus may make full use of all r. Edwin Ketchledge, This year’s winners were: of Moon Library’s print and electronic resources. ’49 (“Ketch” to the colleagues that knew 1st place Dhim well) died at his home in Lynne Beaty (EFB) Potsdam, NY on June 30, 2010. The Effect of Trails on Salamander alumni memorial scholars A decorated veteran of World Abundance: Implication for Trail War II, and the 10th Mountain Management Division campaign in Italy in particular, where he was seri- ously wounded, Ed went on to 2nd place get his bachelor’s degree at ESF, a Meng Lin (EFB) master’s degree at the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. at Stanford. Ed returned to ESF to teach until his retire- Prevalence of the Pathogen ment in 1985. He was renowned for his work on alpine Ichthyophonus Hoferi in Chinook plants of the Adirondack High Peaks and his active work Salmon Heart Tissues Determined to protect the High Peaks. His family is creating a scholar- by Polymerase Chain Reaction ship fund in his name at ESF. You may send contributions made out to the ESF College Foundation (214 Bray Hall, 3rd place 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210) for the Dr. Edwin George Prounis (EFB) H. Ketchledge Scholarship Fund. You may also make con- Test for the Presence of Necrophobic The 2010 Alumni Memorial Scholars were honored at the Central tributions on-line at www.esf.edu. Select “Making a Gift to Behavior in Small Mammals in New York Dinner in Utica. Left to right: Eugene Law, Katherine ESF” and then click on the Ketchledge Scholarship Fund McKissick, Jessica Haerter, Kelly Klingler, Shiuli Mahmud, Nidhi button. Memorial services are planned in Tupper Lake and Adirondack State Park, NY Pasi. Missing from photo: Keith Bowman. Syracuse. Contact the Alumni Office for information.

Where Are They Now? to campus to prevent entrance and occupied accounts for what the institution is today.” and the implications of their research,” ex- continued from page 1 the SU administration building. What im- Looking back, Chambers said that his ca- plained Chambers. pressed me was that the ESF students insisted reer was everything he wanted it to be. “The economy is certainly going to present on keeping the Irving Avenue entrance open Looking at the future, he believes that ESF challenges in the job arena for our graduates,” family of six children and six grandchildren. by removing the blockades constructed by should continue its focus on energy extrac- Chambers said. “Over the long term, the in- “And just about annually, we spend about a the SU students. The ESF students also pa- creased human demand for energy, space and month in Tucson exploring the southwestern trolled the ESF buildings at night to prevent “The economy is certainly other resources is certainly going to increase. desert and culture. He is an active member of any disturbance or damage. It was impres- Our graduates will be challenged by the de- the American Wildlife Conservation Founda- sive to see the loyalty of our students to our going to present challenges cline in our environmental integrity due to tion and Ruffed Grouse Society and belongs programs and property.” Another notable in the job arena for climate change, energy availability and the de- to Audubon, The Nature Conservancy and event was when the then College of Forestry our graduates—but ESF mand for all other resources. But ESF students The Wildlife Society. proposed to broaden its focus and name to students will be better will be better prepared than most to meet these Looking back at his tenure at ESF, Cham- Environmental Science and Forestry. “The prepared than most…” challenges and many will be involved in their bers recalled many significant moments. “In proposal resulted in opposition on the part of solutions. The thing I most miss in retirement 1968, my second year at ESF, a number of many faculty members and led to numerous is my association with students.” SU students tried to shut down the campus,” meetings intended to defeat the proposal,” tion from renewable biological sources. “They Chambers has the utmost respect for ESF said Chambers. “They were protesting what explained Chambers. “There was an almost should also continue their good work with President Neil Murphy. “He has done an ex- they believed were certain programs that had unanimous turnout of faculty and staff the the study and management of our natural re- cellent job of putting ESF on the map,” said military inputs. As a way to show their oppo- day the vote was taken, and despite the op- sources. It is important that they expand their Chambers. “He’s done so much for this institu- sition, they blockaded both main entrances position, the proposal passed. That decision efforts to educate the public on their findings tion as far as public image. It’s amazing!” 1 6 Alumni News | Summer 2010 alumni news 8 Spring 2010 Alumni Events Educate and Entertain

his spring there were several special events for alumni. 1 Each one was somewhat different but each had an edu- cational component or service component to add sig- Tnificance to the usual socializing. Alumni in New York State enjoyed three Alumni Association gatherings. In Albany on April 15, alumni were invited to the prestigious offices of Whiteman Osterman and Hanna LLP for an alumni reception. The law office is located on the top floors of a 20 story office building in downtown Albany that overlooks many official New York State buildings and also provides a beautiful 9 view of the surrounding countryside. Thanks to alumnus,T odd Mathes ’01, who is an attorney with this firm, the Alumni Association was able to offer this venue to area alumni. College President, Dr. Neil Murphy, gave an informative Powerpoint presentation on the growing and changing ESF campus. He outlined the renovations underway to parking lots and build- ings but more importantly, he shared the plans and timetable for four new ESF buildings: The Gateway Building behind Moon Library; the Residence Hall on Oakland Avenue; the proposed Academic Research Building to be located west of campus; and the Biotechnology Research Center near Erie Boulevard that 2 will be shared with Upstate Medical University. Approximately 60 alumni participated in this reception. Dr. Murphy’s message was warmly embraced by the alumni and the food and beverage 10 available truly added to the festivities. One week later, the Annual Central New York Alumni Dinner was held in Utica, NY at the gloriously restored Hotel Utica. Framed by chandeliers, Roman columns, and serenaded with piano music, alumni had a chance to step back in time when hotels were perhaps a bit more elegant than today. Alumni Association Vice President, Preston Gilbert ’73, had suggest- ed this venue and alumni were pleased with both the ambience and the event. As is now the tradition, students receiving the Alumni Memorial Scholarships were presented their awards 3 in front of over 100 alumni in attendance. The “education- al” component to the CNY Dinner was twofold: prior to the Dinner, alumni had an opportunity to visit an art gallery and woodshop facility owned by Steve Miller ’74; and after that, 11 a tour of the famous F.X. Matt Brewery was held. The brewery was often a trip sponsored in college days by the ESF Botany Club, so many alumni commented how they had visited this landmark decades before. In May, the Metro New York alumni visited the Queens Botanical Gardens. This site has hosted previous events but 10 years had passed since the last one in 2000. Thanks to Larry Borger ’37 and Jean T. Brown ’78, alumni received a tour of the grounds and the brand-new LEED Platinum building that now serves as a conference and welcome center. Jean brought 4 seedlings to give to any and all alumni interested in planting them. Besides the educational component provided by the QBG staff on their tours, Dr. Murphy presented the campus update he previously had provided at the Albany event. Again, the pro- 12 posed expansion of campus created a fair amount of excitement. Alumni also enjoyed a picnic-style dinner. In early April, in Philadelphia, Jimmy Blake ’04, Darren Damone ’02, and Anne Papageorge ’83 worked collabora- tively to bring alumni together. First, the alumni planted trees in an urban neighborhood. They did a superlative job “greening” some of the streets in Philadelphia, in the neighborhood that is near the University of Pennsylvania. Landscape Architecture students from ESF, who were in town for a field trip, gathered 5 with alumni later that afternoon for some socializing and net- working. The accompanying photos provide some sense of the work accomplished. While these four events were located in the Northeast, it should be noted two alumni events were held in March in Florida. Further, alumni wishing to organize an event can al- ways contact the Alumni Office to plan an event in your local area as was done in Philadelphia. In the coming months, alumni will gather in Washington, D.C. and in New Mexico. 1

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1 The newly-restored Hotel Utica was the venue for this 14 year’s Central New York Alumni Dinner. Guests enjoyed 20 live piano music during the cocktail hour.

2 The University Park Country Club provided a lovely ven- ue for the ESF alumni luncheon on March 18th

3 The Florida alumni luncheon at the University Park Country Club had a great turnout. Guests included (standing left to right): Robert Smuts ’53, Linda and David ’68 Tessier, (seated left to right): Elizabeth Smuts, Ed Littlehales ’42, and Trygve Lucken ’54.

4 At the Albany alumni gathering in April: Chris Frielinghaus ’84, Barbara Beall ’84, and John Graham ’84.

5 This group of alumni from the 80s caught up at the Albany- area reception in April. (Left to right) Lisa and Darren ’84 15 21 Tracy, Jeff Herter ’83 and Mary Binder ’83. Two members from the Class of 1992, Dan Simpson and Dina Ayers, at the 2010 Albany alumni reception in April. 7 Ireta London and David Macks ’81 attended the Albany-area reception at the law offices of Whiteman Osterman Hanna, LLP. 8 Alumni Association President David Tessier ’68, Joe Penkala ’59, and Alumni Association Board Member Harold Schumm ’53 visit at the Albany alumni recep- tion at the law offices of Whiteman Osterman Hanna, LLP.

9 Young alumni attend the 2010 Albany reception. From 16 left to right: Joe Falco ’05, Coraline Falco ’07, Barbara 22 Aiello, Kurt Schwenzfeier ’99, Kelly Griffith ’04, and Sepehr Mowlaui.

10 Rob Davies ’84, Director of Lands & Forests for the NYS DEC, visits with College President Neil Murphy and Joe ’81 and Kathleen Martens at the Albany alum- ni reception. Joe was a recipient of the 2009 Alumni Graduate of Distinction Award. 11 Alumni Association Board Member Jim Goulet ’72 presents a Memorial Scholarship to sophomore Eugene Law at the Central New York alumni dinner in April.

12 Some Philadelphia-area alumni organized a tree plant- ing/alumni gathering in April. Shown here are partici- pants Sam Jimenez, Jimmy Blake ‘04, Kyle Kolwaite 17 23 ‘06, Darren Damone ‘02, and Todd Bolton ‘00.

13 Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors volunteer their time each year to serve on the Scholarship Selection Committee. Committee mem- bers diligently examine numerous scholarship applica- tions in order to select the Alumni Memorial Scholars. The 2010 Scholarship Selection Committee consisted of (seated left to right): Jim Goulet ’72, Erna Baumann ’68, Art Eschner ’50, Gail Romano ’80 (Committee Chair); (standing left to right): Sandy Bonanno ’92, Jim Coufal ’60, Laura Crandall ’05, and Gary Lipp ’86. Missing from photo: Laura Nelson ’04.

14 Barry Rosen ‘74 with Glenn ‘77 and Nancy Olsen out- side the LEED Platinum visitor center at the Queens 24 18 Botanical Gardens.

15 Eric Francke ‘61, John Gray ‘63, and Aris Stalis ‘88 at the Metro NY reception. 16 Richard Ward ‘60 and Art Mittelstaedt ‘58 in the LEED Platinum visitor center at the Queens Botanical Garden. 17 Bob ‘53 and Connie Purick with Paul Martin ‘52 at the Metro NY reception.

18 Rachel Kaminski ‘07 with Joan Wrangell at the Metro NY reception. 18 Walt Nestler ‘78 walks through an archway at the Queens Botanical Garden. Andrea Gomez and Joel van Houten at the ESF alumni 18 19 dinner in May. Joel will be attending ESF in the fall. 25 20 Angela Hartofilis ‘04, Dr. Murphy and Elizabeth Baird ‘05 at the reception for Metro NY alumni.

21 Craig Miller ‘85 and Clifford Bell ‘85 in front of the rose gardens at the Queens Botanical Garden. 22 Karen Arent ‘85 with Mike Scholtz ‘11 and Karen’s daughter, Lea DellVecchia ‘11.

23 Paul Pawelzik ‘06 and Rula Yousef ‘07 take a moment to get their picture taken at the alumni dinner in Queens. 24 Jacqueline Frair, Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Ecology at ESF with Ph.D. student Robin Holevinski and undergraduate John Vanek at the Wildlife Society 26 19 meeting held in Alexandria Bay in March. 25 Faculty members Peter Black and Doug Daley speak to student Laura Schifman ‘10 at the “Spotlight on Research” poster session sponsored in part by the Alumni Association.

26 Don Gilmore ’51, Russell Semeraro ’58, Stu Hosler ’52, and Stuart Alexander ’66 at the University Park Country Club for the Florida alumni luncheon. Many thanks to Don for acting as local host and arranging for the lovely venue! 8 Alumni News | Summer 2010

• The department has one undergraduate program, a Dr. John Farrell was a co-editor of a special issue of Hydro- Department Updates B.S. in Construction Management. The Wood Prod- biologia based on an earlier symposium “Ecosystem Studies ucts Engineering B.S. program is phasing out over the of the St. Lawrence River” held at the St. Lawrence Institute next several years as our current WPE students com- in Cornwall, Ontario. Dr. Danny Fernando was Guest Edi- Chemistry plete their degrees. tor for a Special Issue on Plant Development and Evolution • The Construction Management curriculum was by the International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology Arthur “Art” Stipanovic and served for his third year as the Director of EFB’s graduate B.S. (‘74) and Ph.D. (‘79), SUNY-ESF changed significantly and now includes coursework on building materials for construction, building in- programs. Dr. Melissa Fierke taught General Biology for the Chair and Professor formation modeling, sustainable construction, built second year to about 300 students and developed two new environment. courses, Insect Diversity, which was taught at the graduate level this spring, and Forest Health Monitoring, which was • The CMWPE Speaker Series in Sustainable Con- taught as a two-week field course out of Heiberg for Forest struction and Renewable Materials hosted Matthew Health majors. Besides a variety of teaching, advising, and Klucznik, Associate Partner, QPK Design with the research activities, Dr. Jacqui Frair served as the chair of the talk: “Rehabilitation of Baker Laboratory: Sustainable ESF Faculty Governance Committee on Research (COR) Aspects of Design and Construction” and Vice-President of the NYS Chapter of The Wildlife So- • Other Outreach Activities for 2009/10 academic year ciety (TWS). include: Kiln Drying Workshop, January 2010, the Along with his many campus obligations, Dr. James Gibbs Green Building Conference, March 2010. launched a major vernal pool project at Heiberg Forest, man- aged a large Guyana-based NSF “biocomplexity” grant, ac- new courses or concentrations This past year tively served as an adjunct scientist with the Charles Darwin we offered two new courses: Sustainable Energy Systems in Foundation in the Galapagos and secured funding for two Buildings, and Building Information Modeling for Con- projects there that focus on reintroduction of giant tortoises, struction Managers. Starting this fall we are offering a con- was involved with conservation of the Kihansi spray toad in (L to R): Chemistry Department Chair Dr. Art Stipanovic, Dr. centration in Wood Products Engineering. Robert Lenz ’56, and College President Dr. Neil Murphy celebrate Tanzania, and served as Vice Chair on the Altai Assistance Dr. Lenz’s Distinguished Alumni Award at the December Soiree. note to the alumni The department is on the forefront Project to generate support for conserving the biological and of undergraduate education in sustainable construction built cultural riches of the Altai region of Russia. Dr. Charles Hall The 2009-10 academic year featured several exciting de- on a strong foundation in construction management. will be featured on the Discovery Channel special four part velopments for the Chemistry Department including the series on “Energy” this summer; his biophysical economics implementation of a “Minor” which will attract students approach to energy issues garnered significant coverage in- from several majors across campus including Environmental Environmental and Forestry Biology cluding an article in the New York Times and the publica- Science, Biotechnology, and Paper / Bioprocess Engineering. Donald J. Leopold tion of papers in “The Corporate Examiner”. Although our enrollment in the undergraduate program Chair and Distinguished Teaching Professor Dr. Tom Horton co-organized a symposium at last sum- was slightly below historic levels, our graduate program re- mer’s MSA/BSA on Conservation of Fungi that led to a spe- mains strong and we expect to add 8 new M.S. and Ph.D. Undergraduate and graduate cial issue in Fungal Ecology and received a $240,000 award students for Fall 2010. Since 2008, we’ve offered a Master enrollments in EFB continued from NSF award for research on the determinants of ectomy- of Professional Studies (MPS) degree which is a non-thesis to be very strong with over corrhizal fungal spread and its relation to Pinaceae invasion. alternative to our traditional research-based MS degree that 40% of the college’s students in While teaching 12 distinct courses this past year and serv- is especially attractive to non-traditional students. both categories. Of the over ing as Director of the USDA Multicultural Scholars program Over the past several years, Professors Greg Boyer (2009) 600 undergraduates enrolled at and the NSF Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental and Dave Kieber (2007) have been recipients of the ESF Ex- the beginning of the fall ’09 se- Biology Program, Dr. Robin Kimmerer completed her man- emplary Researcher Award. This College-level distinction mester, about 29% were in the uscript for a new book entitled “Braiding Sweetgrass" (ac- recognizes a successful, currently active researcher with ex- Environmental Biology major, cepted by Milkweed Press with an anticipated publication in emplary research activity, publication record and graduate / followed by 26% in Wildlife fall 2011). Dr. Don Leopold agreed to serve a second, three undergraduate student research program. Science and 21% in Conserva- year term as Chair of the Department, and will lead the de- In December 2009, the Department recognized an inter- tion Biology. The remaining undergraduates were in the Bio- partment’s planning efforts to design and construct a new nationally renowned alumnus, Professor Robert Lenz (Ph.D. technology (8%), Aquatic and Fisheries Science (8%), Natural biology building. ’56), who presented a seminar on biodegradable polyesters History and Interpretation (5%), and Forest Health (3%) In addition to ongoing research in the Hudson River estu- to an enthusiastic audience of students, faculty and staff. majors. At the graduate level, nearly 150 students began the ary, Baltic Sea, and Grand Canyon and record enrollment in Later that day, Dr. Lenz received a Distinguished Alumni new academic year with 8% of the graduate students in MPS, her Fisheries course, Dr. Karin Limburg’s research program Award from the ESF Alumni Association at the December 54% in MS, and 38% in Ph.D. programs. continues to expand to include the restoration of ecosystems Convocation in Hendricks Chapel and he participated in the Many of the undergraduate and graduate students in the for diadromous (land-sea migrating) fishes, identification evening “Soiree” where he enjoyed watching current FCH department received awards this past year, but some of the and management of marine bycatch of river herring, and the faculty members dance the night away. awards were highly significant. Graduating seniors Lynne joint interaction of watershed nutrient loadings and fisher- During the Summer of 2010, the Department will eagerly Beaty and Kelly Klingler received the SUNY Chancellor’s ies on the generation and persistence of marine hypoxia. Dr. await the arrival of its newest faculty member, Dr. Huiting Award for Student Excellence, the only two students in the Mark Lomolino (with B.R. Riddle, R.J. Whittaker, and J.H. Mao, who is one of three Empire Innovation Professors be- class of 2010 to be recognized with this honor. Lynne was Brown) published the 4th Edition of Biogeography, which ing brought aboard at ESF this Fall. She will also be a par- also selected as the Department’s Scholar for the Class of should continue to be the leading text in the field of biogeog- ticipating Environmental Science Division faculty member. 2010, and was one of only three undergraduates in the gradu- raphy. Dr. Greg McGee continued to convene the freshman Dr. Mao received her Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from ating class to represent ESF at the joint SU/ESF Commence- seminar, develop the laboratories associated with General Bi- SUNY-Albany and has worked for the Climate Change Cen- ment in May. EFB sophomore Katherine McKissick, Kelly ology both semesters, and through his involvement in EFB ter at the University of New Hampshire since 2001. Please Klingler, and EFB Ph.D. student Keith Bowman received 202 at the Cranberry Lake Biological Station has implement- come by to visit us in the Jahn Chemistry Lab and/or see our Alumni Association Memorial Scholarships. Ph.D. student, ed or coordinated student learning outcome assessments to website at www.esf.edu/chemistry. Megan Kirchgessner, was the 2010 recipient of the Dorothy be used for EFB’s Middle States accreditation. Bertine Sussman Internship award, given to the graduate Dr. Myron Mitchell continued to maintain a vigorous re- student who submitted the best Sussman internship propos- search program with more than $1.8 million in grants, co- Sustainable Construction Management and al from the eight participating universities. Ph.D. student, authoring ten peer reviewed papers (one, a culmination of a Engineering (Formerly Construction Man- Anna Stewart, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to fully multiyear effort and including 20 co-authors), and one book agement and Wood Products Engineering) fund her research for ten months in Ecuador. M.S student chapter. Dr. Jim Nakas devoted a considerable amount of Susan E. Anagnost, Chair and Associate Chris Nack and Ph.D. student Cheryl Whritenour received time to corporate entities (Welch Allyn, Tessy Plastics, Blue Professor National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Fellowships. Highway, Auburn Biodiesel, Northern Biodiesel, Sunoco, The faculty had many significant accomplishments and R3Biofuels, and others) trying to understand ways to assist The Department of Construc- much recognition this past year. Dr. Larry Abrahamson them. Dr. Tsutomu Nakatsugawa made good progress on re- tion Management and Wood continues to work with Drs. Tim Volk (FNRM) and Lar- vising his book manuscript, written for the lay person, that Products Engineering has un- ry Smart, now at Cornell, to develop the willow enterprise summarizes toxins in the environment. In addition to serv- dergone significant change this system in not only New York but the rest of the Northeast ing as the Undergraduate Curriculum Director for EFB and past year with the introduction US and Canada. Dr. Guy Baldassarre received a number of Coordinator for the ENB major, Dr. Roy Norton published of a new curriculum with more prestigious awards; he was elected to Fellow status in the 10 papers and book chapters on systematics, evolutionary bi- focus on sustainable construc- American Ornithologists Union, received the Outstanding ology, molecular biology, paleobiology, ecology, reproductive tion. The name of the depart- Alumnus Award from the Department of Wildlife Ecology, biology, functional anatomy and embryology, involving 17 ment will officially change to University of Maine; and, was recognized by Outdoor Life coauthors from 6 other institutions in the US, Poland, Ger- “Sustainable Construction Magazine with their “Outdoor 25” award which is given an- many, Brazil and the Philippines. Management and Engineering” nually by Outdoor Life Magazine to 25 people influencing Dr. Dylan Parry taught his Ecology and Management of as of July 1, 2010. The undergraduate curriculum for the de- hunting and fishing. Drs. John Castello and Steve Teale have Invasive Species course last fall and developed a new course, gree in Construction now includes coursework on sustainable nearly completed their edited textbook on Forest Health for Forensic Entomology. Dr. Bill Porter’s co-edited book (with building materials for construction, building information Cambridge University Press in July, with most contribu- J. Erickson and R. Whaley), The Great Experiment in Con- modeling, sustainable construction, sustainable energy sys- tions coming from EFB and FNRM faculty; both continue servation. Voices from Adirondack Park, was published by tems in buildings, and environmental performance measures. to collaborate on beech bark disease research and co-teach Syracuse University Press. Dr. Bill Powell, with FNRM col- “Peoples, Plagues and Pests”. Building on his work in mon- key activities in cmwpe for 2009–10 league Dr. Chuck Maynard, became a co-PI on a $5.2 mil- tane environments throughout North America and Europe, lion, multi-institutional research project to use American • A new department name, Sustainable Construction Dr. Martin Dovciak joined scientists from the USGS, Na- chestnut as a model for the use of biotechnology tools for Management and Engineering was approved by the tional Park Service, and elsewhere on the Appalachian Trail improving the health of our forests. Dr. Neil Ringler, be- ESF Administration MEGA-transect study. sides serving as ESF Dean of Research and teaching courses Summer 2010 | Alumni News 9 in aquatic entomology and comparative vertebrate anatomy, a wildlife ecologist to replace the teaching and research pro- and Engineering and the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for chaired a college-wide faculty search that led to three hires in grams vacated by the retirement of Dr. Porter. Excellence in Teaching. Perhaps Jim’s most important con- the area of Global Environment, Health, and Sustainability, The complete Department of Environmental and Forest tribution was his caring mentorship of countless students through SUNY’s Empire Innovation Program. Biology Annual Report for ’09-’10 will be posted on the de- through the years. He leaves a lasting legacy that we all have Professor Andy Saunders’ courses contributed approxi- partment’s web site by mid August. We welcome your review benefited from. mately 664 hours in community products and programs and input. As the quality of our students continues to improve, and including the completion of The Morningside Science and their accomplishments continue to impress us, we feel the Multidisciplinary Trail. At the invitation by the National Environmental Resources and Forest future of Environmental Resources Engineering at SUNY Science Foundation, Dr. Kim Schulz submitted a proposal, ESF is very, very bright. While one might suggest you wear Engineering “Eco-evolutionary feedback on community assembly”, shades, I think a better idea is to enjoy the sunshine (this is that NSF’s EAGER program funded for $300,000 for two Chuck Kroll, Chair and Professor Upstate New York!). years. Dr. Bill Shields taught Animal Behavior, led both the Another Year - More Great freshmen and sophomore honors seminars, and published Accomplishments two papers related to forensic DNA, including one in Science Environmental Resources and Forest This has been another excit- with a group of prominent researchers to change the way the Engineering ing year for our department. FBI handles scientific information. Dr. Steve Teale taught six Perhaps the biggest change Dr. Russel Briggs, Director of the Division of courses to 266 students including Chemical Ecology which is in our department name. had not been taught since 2003. Environmental Science and Professor We are now the Department Dr. Scott Turner launched a new EFB core course, Physics of Environmental Resources This has been an exciting year of Life, and was awarded a grant from the John C. Templeton Engineering (ERE), and we for the Division of Environ- Foundation to fund his spring sabbatical leave at Cambridge expect in the near future our mental Science. Dr. Jim Has- University, where he worked on his third book. Dr. Alex undergraduate and graduate sett, who has served as Director Weir spent much time on the coordination and execution of programs will also have this name. While some of you may of the Division since its incep- international field experiences for students including ten go- pine for the reinvention of Forest Engineering, we believe the tion, retired, passing the reins ing to Russia in June/July 2009, the largest participation ever forest is an environmental resource, and thus our new name on to me. Fortunately, Jim in this program, and which facilitated an increased number not only encompasses our past, but also provides greater op- taught during the past year and of Russian students in attendance at Cranberry Lake Biologi- portunities for our future. We are much, much more than continued advising students (as cal Station in August. Besides teaching nearly 200 students Forest Engineering, and our continued expertise and com- well as the new Director) which in the second semester of General Biology, Dr. Chris Whipps mitment to Ecological, Geospatial, and Water Resources made my entry into adminis- received an NIH subcontract to continue his research on my- Engineering is well represented by our new name. tration less nerve-wracking. cobacteriosis in laboratory zebrafish and in an investigation One of the most exciting developments of the past year is sample of accomplishments from this year of diseases in NYS fishes identified three new species of fish our new home on campus. This spring, Environmental Sci- parasite including a new genus. • Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush was the recip- ence moved into 134 Baker. The office houses Patti Gibeault, In mid May, Dr. Robin Kimmerer was awarded the title ient of the 2010 Undergraduate Student Association's secretary, Tim Knight, senior support specialist, and the Di- of SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor. This designation Best Advisor Award and the 2010 ESF College rector. Patti continues to provide office and logistical sup- is SUNY’s highest teaching award and is held by fewer than Foundation Award for Exceptional Achievement in port for undergraduate and graduate students. Tim Knight five percent of SUNY faculty. It recognizes Robin’s outstand- Teaching. joined us in January as our new Senior Staff Assistant. Tim, ing contributions to the intellectual growth of our students who provides administrative support to the Director, is re- through instruction, mentorship and scholarship. Dr. Karin • Assistant Professor Jungho Im was the recipient the 2010 John I. Davidson President’s Award for Practical sponsible for advising the lower division students. This year Limburg was notified that early in the next academic year, she we initiated Environmental Science Socials in order to bring will receive ESF’s Exemplary Researcher award, which recog- Papers and the 2010 ESRI Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS for co-authoring the paper “A Remote students and faculty together in an informal setting fueled by nizes a currently active faculty member at ESF with exemplary pizza and legal beverages. The socials were well attended and research activity, publication record, and graduate/undergrad- Sensing and GIS-assisted Spatial Decision Support System for Hazardous Waste Site Monitoring” which we plan to continue hosting one each semester. uate student research program. Dr. Don Leopold received the Programmatically, the Division continues to function as New York State Nursery and Landscape Association 2009 appeared in Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing (PE&RS) a multidisciplinary focal point, drawing expertise and par- George L. Good Gold Medal of Horticulture Award. ticipation from each of the Departments at both the graduate The ESF properties directed by EFB faculty continue to • SUNY ESF’s Engineers Without Borders (ESF-EWB) (Graduate Program in Environmental Science) and under- thrive. Dr. Bill Porter’s efforts toward Building for the Future Chapter, which is led by ERE students, has been graduate levels. The program remains popular and strong due at the Adirondack Ecological Center resulted in near-com- working on the design of a community water supply to the wide breadth of expertise of participating faculty com- pletion of a $350,000 restoration of Huntington Lodge with for the village of Buena Vista in northern Honduras. bined with the capacity for students to tailor their programs all furnishings being provided by Stickley-Audi Furniture In December 2009 four ESF-EWB members com- of study to their specific interests. This May, 25 students com- through discounts and a matching donation from the com- pleted an NSF funded trip to gather final project data pleted their degree requirements (7 GPES). It was a pleasure pany. As co-PI of the large NSF infrastructure grant to ESF, and discuss project plans with the Buena Vista com- to meet the graduates’ families at the graduation breakfast. Dr. John Farrell will be enhancing the connection between munity and a local non-governmental organization, The outlook for Environmental Science remains strong. the Thousand Islands Biological Station that he directs and Alfalit International, which is supervising project At this time, we have 164 undergraduates and 68 graduate the main campus. Dr. Alex Weir, as Director of the Cran- construction. ESF-EWB is now ready to proceed with students registered for the fall 2010 semester. The Environ- berry Lake Biological Station, experienced enrollments at al- project implementation. mental Science program continues to evolve. This fall we will most full capacity for the summer of 2009, with almost 200 • Freshman Colby Fisher was a 2010 winner of a begin the process of reviewing our option areas (undergradu- undergraduate students present at the Station, and research New York Water and Environmental Association ate program) and areas of study (GPES). We will convene the groups from Indiana State University, two Cranberry Lake (NYWEA) scholarship, while Freshman Rachel participating faculty in each group to reflect on the curricu- Fellowship awardees, and four UMEB participants. Drs. Weiter was named SUNY ESF Tutor of the Semester lum and consider any changes that may be needed. Ringler, Schulz, Farrell, Brunner, and Leopold were notified for her work tutoring Introductory Chemistry. We are working with the Alumni Office to summarize the by NSF that they have been selected to receive $1,757,801 for employment success of our graduates. As I meet with pro- Jim Hassett, the Departmental Chair from 1999–2008, the proposal “Renovation of wet labs and cyber-infrastructure spective students, one of the most commonly asked questions officially retired from SUNY ESF last August. As no sur- to enhance integrated research and teaching in aquatic sci- is ‘What type of employment can I expect with this degree?’. prise to anyone who has known Jim through the years, he ences”. This grant will transform the old Illick Animal Care This effort should provide us with a better answer to that just couldn’t stay away! During the last year Jim continued facility into a significant research space especially suited for question. research on exploring uses of Lake Ontario waters for cool- controlled environment experiments in aquatic and fisheries Please feel free to share your thoughts about the Envi- ing in Syracuse, and even taught Open Channel Hydraulics science, conservation biology, and other areas. ronmental Science Division. I can be reached by email at last spring! Jim’s accomplishments during his career at EFB will be losing four faculty for this next academic year. [email protected]. On behalf of the Division, I wish you a ESF are considerable, authoring or co-authoring more than Dr. Jesse Brunner has accepted a position at Washington happy and productive summer. 65 publications on his research, and receiving the SUNY State University beginning January 2011 and will spend this continued on page 10 fall semester with his wife and newborn son (Henry) at Vas- Award for Excellence in Research in Science, Medicine sar College. Dr. Martin Schlaepfer has resigned to move back to Europe, where he will continue his research on the conser- vation and evolution of amphibians. Dr. William Porter will be retiring from SUNY-ESF in August to accept the Boone ALUMNI DUES and Crockett Club Professorship in Wildlife Conservation at Do you enjoy the Alumni News? Have you ever attended an alumni event? Michigan State University in Lansing. Early in the next aca- demic year Professor Andy Saunders will retire from ESF. Have you paid Alumni Dues or become a Life Member? With these losses, EFB has been able to make significant new hires for the next academic year. Elizabeth Folta will We rely on alumni support to finance alumni activities. When you get your dues join EFB in mid August as an Assistant Professor of Informal request in August, please respond positively. Biology Education, replacing Professor Saunders. She comes to ESF from North Carolina State where she is wrapping up We cannot have an alumni program without you! her Ph.D. work. Beth will be teaching Principles of Environ- mental Interpretation and other courses required by EFB’s SUNY ESF Alumni Office major in Natural History and Interpretation. Dr. Lee New- 219 Bray Hall One Forestry Drive man will join the department this August as an Assistant Syracuse, NY 13210 Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Lee comes to (315) 470-6632 • Fax: 470-4833 ESF from the Brookhaven National Laboratory and special- [email protected] izes in phytoremediation. She will be teaching Cell Biology and Molecular Techniques. By July 1 we hope to have hired 10 Alumni News | Summer 2010

Department Updates, continued from page 9 Studies, successfully launched a new college-wide Minor in • Dr. Ruth Yanai will spend three weeks in Korea this Environmental Writing and Rhetoric. And beginning in summer, in conjunction with the IUFRO Congress, Environmental Studies fall 2010, students in the Department’s M.S. in Environmen- as a guest of the Korean Forest Service. She will David A. Sonnenfeld, Chair and Professor tal Studies program will have a new, required core course in spend two weeks reviewing their programs, after the Research Methods and Design. week of the meetings. 2010/11 will be an exciting year • Dr. Chris Nowak received the Distinguished Ser- for the Department of Envi- departures After 13 years with ESF, Departmental sec- vice Award from the New York Society of American ronmental Studies. Valerie Lu- retary Christine Crysler retired in February 2010. Prior to Foresters. zadis will join the department joining the Department of Environmental Studies, Chris had as Interim Chair; currently she supported the Great Lakes Research Consortium, based at • Dr. Chad Dawson completed and published his heavily is Associate Professor in the ESF. Graduate support assistant Patricia Gibeault remains revised and updated textbook Introduction to Forests Department of Forest and Nat- at ESF, but was reassigned to work full-time with the Col- and Renewable Resources (8th edition) for Waveland ural Resources Management, lege’s rapidly growing Division of Environmental Science, Press. located on the ground floor of Baker Laboratory. and Assistant to the Provost for • Dr. John Stella delivered two invited lectures, one for Academic Initiatives. Dr. Lu- note to the alumni There’s never been a better time Bowdoin College Biology Department on his riverine zadis will continue in her role for Environmental Studies students and alumni! Join the research, and one for the Institute of Ecology (INE- as ESF’s Institutional Assessment Coordinator, as well. The new Environmental Studies Alumni and Students group on COL) in Xalapa, Mexico as part of an ESF delegation Department welcomes an outstanding new faculty member, LinkedIn.com. Participate in the new Environmental Stud- to develop a joint research partnership there. Theresa Selfa, currently Assistant Professor of Environmental ies Alumni Mentoring Network; contact David Sonnenfeld new faculty Dr. Philippe Vidon will be joining the Sociology at Kansas State University. Hired under the New [email protected] for further information. If you’re within strik- faculty this summer as an associate professor. Philippe is York State Empire Innovation Initiative, Dr. Selfa’s current ing distance of Syracuse, contact [email protected] to sign up for currently an associate professor of hydrology at IUPUI in research is on biofuels policy and attitudes; she recently was the ES-ANNOUNCE listserv for e-mail notices of upcoming Indianapolis, IN. He was hired through the Empire Innova- appointed to the National Research Council’s committee on public lectures and other events. For further announcements tion Initiative that the College completed this past spring. biofuels policy. Patrick Lawler will assume leadership of the and updates, check out the Department’s website at www.esf. Philippe, who is from France and received his Ph.D. at the Department’s Bachelor’s program in Environmental Studies. edu/es. Notes and suggestions are always welcome! Previously the College’s Writing Program Director, Lawler is University of Toronto, will be teaching the undergraduate a widely published author, and was recently selected as the hydrology course and a graduate biogeochemistry course. 2010 Professor of the Year by the ESF Environmental Studies Forest and Natural Resources Management Mr. Nasri Abdel-Aziz, who spent this past year on a leave Student Organization (ESSO). Upon completing his three- David H. Newman, Chair and Professor of absence teaching calculus courses at the University of Qa- year term as chair, David Sonnenfeld will reinvigorate his tar will return to campus this summer. Upon his return, he nationally and internationally recognized program of re- This has been an outstanding will expand his responsibilities beyond his teaching to be- search in institutional environmental transformation. His year for the Department. This come the Director of Math Programs at the College. past year, we graduated 42 stu- new book, The Ecological Modernisation Reader: Environ- departures Professor Russ Briggs was named the direc- mental Reform in Theory and Practice, was released in a pa- dents from the Ranger School tor of the Division of Environmental Sciences at the College perback edition by Routledge last fall. In addition to these and 32 undergraduate students and Professor Valerie Luzadis was named the interim Chair key personnel changes, in the fall the Department is sched- and 14 masters and Ph.D. stu- of the Department of Environmental Studies. While their uled to undergo a periodic SUNY-mandated external review dents from the Syracuse cam- duties have expanded, both will continue to do some teach- of its Bachelor’s program in Environmental Studies. The De- pus. Our entering class this ing and research in the Department while working on these partment’s Self-Study Report for that review, prepared by a coming year is the largest in re- new endeavors. faculty-student committee led by Patrick Lawler, will be cent memory with 53 students Drs. Lianjun Zhang and Russ Briggs took Sabbaticals available via the Department’s website. Last but not least, the expected to enroll this Fall. Of this past Spring. Dr. Zhang spent most of his time in Syra- Department welcomes Joyce Buczek as its new Secretary; these new students, 22 are freshman and 31 are transfers. An cuse working on various papers but took the time to go to Joyce joined us in February. exciting aspect to the transfer students is that fully ½ of them Harbin, China to teach a short course on statistical methods. are transferring from the Ranger School. This highlights the new courses or concentrations As part of its Dr. Briggs spent the semester in Washington, DC where he effectiveness of our expanded 1-1-2 degree program, whereby has been a scientist in residence at the policy office of the ongoing strengthening of its programs, in spring 2010 the students are able to obtain both the Forest Technology and Senior Seminar in Environ- USDA Forest Service. Department launched a new, BS in 4 years. mental Studies , for graduating seniors. In conjunction with new courses or concentrations The Ranger School Environmental Studies Alumni Men- department faculty accomplishments 2009–10 that course, a new was approved to implement a new major in Environmental toring Network was launched on a pilot basis. Every student • Drs. Valerie Luzadis and René Germain were pro- and Natural Resources Conservation. We hope to accept the in the senior seminar was matched and met with an Envi- moted by the College to the rank of Professor. first students to this program in the Fall of 2011. ronmental Studies alumnus over the course of the semester. The Department is in the process of implementing a new Course participants prepared for the transition from college, • The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation interviewed Dr. René Germain for a weekly environmental pro- graduate MPS program in Natural Resources Management updating their resumes, applying for jobs and/or internships; that should be available to students in the Fall of 2011. assembled a portfolio of their student work/ projects; and gram called La Semaine Verte (The Green Week). René shared findings from their senior synthesis projects in the participated in a CBC documentary on the NYC Wa- note to the alumni This past year, a new scholarship form of a research-style poster presentation. ESF’s Writing tershed, From Pristine Forests to the Taps of NYC that the Paul E. Klapthor (’80)/American Forest Management Program, affiliated with the Department of Environmental aired in November. Scholarship Fund was instituted. The scholarship supports

ESF Alumni Petricek’s professional, straightforward guidance as his major professor. “He took a raw Brazilian forester and made him into a A BRAZILIAN SUCCESS STORY top level forester who then exercised great influence on Brazilian forest sector growth,” says Valentin, with deep sincerity. by David Joslyn ’67 During the 1970s and 1980s, when Suchek was with JP, n 1971, SUNY-ESF Professor Dr. Janis Petriceks was Brazil developed greatly the wood pulp for export industry. working in Brazil on a forestry sector project operated Suchek participated in the development of all industries in- by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). At the volved in this growth, including physical plant design and I Valentin Suchek location, sector financing, industrial systems, and forest re- same time, a young Brazilian forester, , was working for the Brazilian Forestry Department (IBDF), source planning. The highly successful Brazilian forest plant- serving as Dr. Petriceks’ counterpart. Petriceks nominated ing incentive program was in full swing during this period, Suchek for an FAO scholarship, and they both spent 1972 to creating extensive plantations of Southern Yellow Pine and 1974 at SUNY-ESF working closely together as MS student Eucalyptus. Timing was in his favor, and Suchek applied in and major professor. In January of 1974, Suchek successfully his professional working life precisely what his education at presented his M.S. thesis, “Man-Made Forests and the Pulp/ ESF and his M.S. thesis focused on. Paper Industry in Brazil,” and returned to Brazil to continue Suchek and several family members now run a 600 head his career. cattle ranch operation producing reproduction bulls and After a short stint with the IBDF, he moved to the pri- young cows of the synthetic race “Canchim,” a 76 hectare vate forestry sector, first for a year with Champion Paper eucalyptus plantation producing pulpwood, poles, and fire- (Assistant to the Director of Business Planning), then 20 wood, and a bio-insecticide plant based on entomopathogenic years with the Finnish international consulting firm, Jaakko fungi, that employs 45 people, produces 4 distinct products, Poyry Engineering (manager, director, partner), in charge of and produces 30% of the production of this type of bio-in- consulting services in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, David Joslyn ’67 and Valentin Suchek ’74 at Valentin’s farm secticide in Brazil (He is using technology developed at the and occasionally in Asia. After selling his shares of the JP/ in Sao Paolo, Brazil near the eucalyptus plantings. University of Sao Paulo/ESALQ). Brazil operation, he was hired by the Swedish firm Eka Nobel, Suchek’s wife, Josefa, is a practicing anesthesiologist. They lofty comfort of the Bray Hall attic while working on their and in 16 years helped grow their clorate for pulp bleaching have two sons; Alexandre, who has an MBA from Kellogg advanced degrees at ESF, they spent a week together visiting business from US$ 12 million to $180 million annually. School of Management in Chicago and works for Amazon. This year (2010), Suchek retired from Eka Nobel, clearly Suchek’s several businesses he has developed over the years, com in London, and Flavio who has a civil engineering degree another SUNY-ESF alumnus success story. In February, 2010, and reminiscing about their years together in Syracuse. from the University of Sao Paulo and now works with the ESF Alumnus David Joslyn (BS ’67; MS ’72) and his wife Suchek remembers his days in Syracuse as being sometimes Investment Bank BTG in Sao Paulo. Ximena, visited Valentin and his wife Josefa, at their home in lonely, often confusing, always challenging, and “very cold”. When Suchek says “ESF opened doors for me,” he surely Sao Paulo, in southern Brazil. Companions who shared the Valentin is extremely thankful, after all these years, for Dr. has the evidence to prove it. 1 Summer 2010 | Alumni News 11 deserving students attending the Summer Program at Wa- construction necessitated the moving of the Lincoln statue, from other departments as well as to engineers and scientists nakena, to increase their chances of pursuing careers in which has resided in front of Walters Hall for almost 40 currently working and looking to enhance their careers. forestry and natural resources management. This generous years. With the help of a crane, Lincoln moved approximate- The PBE Department is now offering a number of interna- scholarship has already had an impact on several of our stu- ly 100 yards to the northwest and now stands at the north tional opportunities for students in our program as well as for dents who would have been unable to attend the program in a end of Bray Hall looking into the quad. The view of Lincoln students from across campus. In Spring 2008, Dr Shijie Liu timely manner due to financial constraints. The Department out the windows of Walters Hall will be sorely missed. and Dr Gary M. Scott took a group of five students to China, is extremely appreciative of American Forest Management Enrollment in the Department continues to strengthen, visiting Guangzhou, Xiamen, and Beijing. In Fall 2010, Dr and Paul’s widow, Susan Krotz (’80) for their generosity to partly due to the new program in Bioprocess Engineering, Liu and Dr Scott are again taking a group of students to our students. which was started by the department in the Fall of 2006. China to visit Chengdu, Xi’an, and Beijing. (In fact, I am As in past years, the Department will hold a reception at At the recent May SUNY-ESF Convocation, Mr Timothy waiting for my flight to Beijing as I write this.) During this this year’s SAF convention in Albuquerque in October and Hull was recognized as the first (ever) graduate of the new trip, we will also be interviewing exchange students from two we look forward to seeing alums in the region there. program. Mr Hull is planning on continuing with gradu- universities in China for a program where they spend 2 to 3 ate studies at the University of Buffalo in the Fall. With in- semesters in residence at SUNY-ESF and complete programs Landscape Architecture creasing enrollment in the upcoming classes, we expect more at both universities. In other international opportunities, Dr graduates in the program in the years to come. Klaus Doelle, our newest faculty member, has arranged for Richard Hawks, Chair and Professor Although the economy has slowed the placement of gradu- one of our Paper Engineering undergraduate students, Mr Update not available at time of printing. ates in all majors, our Paper Engineering graduates continue Ryan Reed, to spend 10 months in Germany. While there, to have success in finding employment after graduation and he will attend a semester of classes and complete his required commanding the highest salaries of all the programs on internship with a European company. With the internation- Paper and Bioprocess Engineering campus. As the economy recovers and the engineer shortage alization of the industry, we feel that programs such as these Gary M. Scott, Chair and Professor continues, we expect demand for graduates from all of our are very important to the education of our students. programs to be strong. We will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Syracuse Director, Division of Engineering The PBE Department is expanding its graduate educa- Pulp and Paper Foundation (SPPF) this year. In 1960, repre- Greetings to the alumni of the tional programs to include a greater emphasis on Masters of sentatives from the pulp and paper industry came together to Department of Paper and Bio- Professional Studies (MPS) programs in addition to continu- form SPPF in order to encourage students to student Paper process Engineering (PBE) ing our research graduate degrees (MS and PhD). With MPS Engineering at SUNY-ESF. Since that time, many students (formerly the Faculty of Paper degrees both in Paper Engineering and Bioprocess Engineer- have benefited from the scholarships that are offered to all Science and Engineering at ing, students with BS degrees in other fields can enhance students in the Paper Engineering and Paper Science pro- SUNY-ESF). While we have their marketability and career opportunities through these grams. A celebration of this momentous occasion will be held completed the majority of the curricula. In addition, the PBE department through the Di- in conjunction with the Fall annual meeting of SPPF in Oc- interior renovations of Walters vision of Engineering at SUNY-ESF will offer Professional tober. For more information about the events, please contact Hall to update the water sys- Science Masters (PSM) programs in Paper Engineering and Ms Linda Fagan ([email protected]), the Administrative Man- tem, work continues around Bioprocess Engineering beginning Fall 2010. PSM programs ager of SPPF, or myself ([email protected]). As always, watch the building with a new park- offer a technical education in one of the STEM disciplines our website (www.esf.edu/pbe) for more information about ing lot and access road being constructed between Walters (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) augmented the celebrations as well as keeping up-to-date on the events and Bray Halls. This lot is being built to offset the loss of the with “plus” courses in such areas as business, management, surrounding the PBE department. Moon parking lot at the other end of campus in anticipation and policy. The PBE Department is excited about the op- I always look forward to hearing from alumni so please of the construction of the new Gateway Building. Sadly, this portunities that these programs bring to students graduating keep in touch. 1

Campus improvements on-campus events. In addition, the Gateway Building will also exhibit some of the estimated 15,000 wildlife specimens that the College has collected since 1919. Ground will be broken for Projects Underway the Gateway Building this summer. Additionally, construction on a new ESF Residence Hall is number of campus improvement projects are planned already underway along Oakland Street. The deconstruction of throughout the next several years, and the first of these houses along this street began as soon as students left campus for are already underway! A new parking area and access the summer. The Residence Hall will provide housing for 454 un- roadA have been added near Bray and Walters Halls to facilitate dergraduate and graduate students when it is complete. Finally, the loss of parking spaces that will occur when ground is bro- the planning stages have commenced for an Academic Research ken for the Gateway Building in the current Moon Parking Lot. Building which will eventually be constructed in the Standart The Gateway Building, a 40,000 square foot LEED Platinum Street/Raynor Avenue area. This building will be approximate- The famous statue of Abraham Lincoln riding a horse while reading a book has been moved to a more prominent location Plus structure, will house several offices, the ESF College ly 103,000 square feet and will house the Environmental and between Bray and Illick Halls. Bookstore, and be the primary venue for workshops and other Forest Biology Department amongst other offices. 1

The campus expansion has started! Views looking west from Walters Hall. The Robin Hood Oak, which is being preserved, is seen in the middle.

The houses along Oakland Street, which are owned by the College This phase of construction is aimed at providing on-campus parking. Foundation, will soon be razed to make way for the new ESF Residence This shot shows how the Robin Hood Oak is being protected The parking lot behind Moon Library will no longer be in use after Hall. Students who have lived here for years may miss the buildings, amidst all of the construction. groundbreaking on the new Gateway Building occurs this summer. but will undoubtedly be impressed with the new hall. (See pg. 2) 12 Alumni News | Summer 2010 2010 senior reunion weekend 3 1 2

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1 Class of 1940 (left to right): William Groff, Maurice Alexander

2 College President, Dr. Neil Murphy (upper left side of photo) presented his College Update to senior alumni in the Moon Library Conference Room. 6 3 Dr. Donald Leopold, Chairman of the Environmental and Forest Biology Department, outside Moon Library, waits for alumni to gather prior to taking them on a “Dendro Walk” in Oakwood Cemetery on Friday afternoon.

4 Class of 1950 – Alumni and Guests (left to right) 1st Row: Ralph Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Louis Olney, Robert Sand, Don Peterson, Martha Peterson, Art Lambert, Otto Berggren, Martha Coburn; 2nd Row: Logan Reed, George Howard, Jean Howard, Ed Rickels, Shirley Rickels, Art Eschner, Tom Van Griethuyse; 3rd Row: Joe Shuttleworth, Becky Shuttleworth, Al Komar, Polly Komar, August Christopherson, Charles Davey, Beth Davey

5 Ron Giegerich, the curator of the Roosevelt Wildlife Collection, entertained alumni with remarkable facts about the numerous preserved animals belonging to the College.

6 Class of 1955 – Alumni and Guests (left to right) 1st Row: Judy Goodwin, Sandy Trice, Winifred Luche, Lynn Scharbach; 2nd Row: James Goodwin, William Trice, Tom Luche, Doug Scharbach 7 7 Class of 1960 Alumni and Guests (left to right) 1st Row: Dan Wojcik, Carol Wojcik, Gene Bergoffen, Martha Bergoffen, Alan Larson, John “Jack” Hauptman, Marj Solinsky Hauptman, Roger Hutchinson; 2nd Row: Hugh Canham, Richard Ward, Albert Massey, Benjamin Johns, James Coufal, Carol Coufal; 3rd Row: Bill Settineri, Marian Settineri, Walter Maier, Cheryl Maier, Henry Eichenhofer

8 At the Class of 1960 Dinner, classmates viewed vintage slides that had been brought to share at their exclusive event.

9 Dr. David Newman (left), Charman of the Forest and Natural Resource Management Department (Forestry), discusses current issues with Gene Bergoffen ’60 on Friday morning in Moon Library.

10 At the Lincklaen House Dinner on Friday: Al ’50 and Polly Komar; Jean and Art Eschner ’50, and Alumni Board mem- ber, Walter Neuhauser ’71.

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Amount due (sum of lines 3, 4, 5, & 7) $ City State Zip 14 Alumni News | Summer 2010 ESF Graduate Student Research RANGER SCHOOL he following short descriptions of the work of Ph.D. Candidate T-SHIRTS ON SALE College graduate students is being shared with Shannon M. Buckley Ranger School T-shirts are now available in the ESF alumni and other readers to provide some insight College Bookstore (See page Tinto the diverse research conducted at ESF. There are ap- Urban areas are of great global 13). Our new shirt is mod- interest with a majority of the proximately 600 graduate students at the College, and the eled by Dr. Russell Briggs, population in North America following is just a small sample. These particular profiles Director of the Division of now residing in cities. Although Environmental Science and are the result of an invitation sent to graduate students re- identified as a major contributor Professor of Forest Soils. Dr. questing highlights of their work. More will be shared in of carbon dioxide (CO ) to the 2 Briggs is also a ’75 Ranger future issues of the Alumni News. atmosphere, urban areas have School graduate. been largely neglected in re- M.S. Candidate search until recently and data are relatively limited. Melody Kight With the recent announce-

ment by the EPA classifying CO2 The Appalachian Basin and other greenhouse gases as contains one of the largest Thesis Title pollutants under the Clean Air natural-gas plays in the Towards a greater un- Act, monitoring of emissions derstanding of the urban world. The gas-extraction and ambient concentrations will industry has initiated carbon cycle: Variations of atmospheric CO within be essential in determining ap- answer to camp log puzzle hydrofracing to produce 2 Syracuse, NY propriate regulations. A greater methane from the shale. understanding of CO concentra- We will determine the Degree Sought 2 Ph.D., EFB: Ecology tions and fluxes at a local level in extent to which addi- urban sites can provide improved tives, natural salinity and Major Professor insights on specific sectors on Myron J. Mitchell sulfate, and failed grout- which we can focus our emis- ing may induce deep flu- Degrees Earned sions reduction efforts on in the ids to shallow aquifers, or B.S. in Environmental future. As the urban population Thesis Title affect surface waters by Conservation and grows, it is important to under- Characterizing Potential International Affairs from discharge. Specifically, stand the sources, sinks and influ- Dr. Bill Harlow is located back row, second from left. Water-Quality Problems Univ. of New Hampshire; we will: (1) Determine ence of CO so that management Associated with Shale- the probability that sa- M.A. in Climate and Society 2 Bed Methane Production from Columbia University and planning within cities can be Bradford G. Sears Lecture linity added to water- in the Appalachian Basin’s adapted to minimize negative hu- Marcellus and Utica Shales bodies from shale-bed man and environmental impacts. methane (SBM) back- My dissertation research is part of a larger project examining Degree Sought water could meaning- M.S., Environmental air quality of Syracuse, N.Y., with measurements of atmospher- fully exceed Maximum Science, Water & Wetland ic CO2 have been recorded since July 2009 at two sites within Resources Contaminant Levels the city at residential (Upper Onondaga Park) and commercial (MCLs). We will also (Center of Excellence building) areas. The objectives of this study Major Professor compare this to stream Dr. Ted Endreny, ESF Water are to 1) analyze residential and urban areas’ contributions of salinization caused by Resources and Ecological CO2 to the atmosphere (net source or sink of CO2); 2) examine Engineering; Dr. Donald road-salt contamination data for spatial and temporal variations (diurnal, day of week, and water-softener use. Siegel, SU Earth Sciences seasonal); 3) identify the influence of traffic on2 CO concen- (2) Determine whether trations at sites within the urban area; and 4) to compare the Degrees Earned Susan Herrington ’86 (center), Associate Professor of J.D., Syracuse University high sulfate and trace- results from Syracuse to other urban studies, as well as global metal concentrations oc- Landscape Architecture at the University of British Colombia, de- College of Law; B.A., levels for a better understanding of the role of urban areas in CO2 cur in particulates, such livered the 2010 Bradford G. Sears Lecture at the College in April. Government, University concentrations. Here pictured with Professor George Curry on left and Susan’s that they are not mobile of Maryland A preliminary review of data reveals strong diurnal cycles dur- father, Professor Emeritus of Forestry, Lee Herrington on right. in water. We will collect ing the summer and fall seasons, and a weaker cycle during the and filter SBM discharge samples and characterize both winter. The influence of traffic has been seen during peak rush ALPHA XI SIGMA dissolved and total concentrations. (3) Develop geochemi- hour periods in the morning (08:00 EST) and evening (18:00 cal fingerprinting tools to characterize methane’s origins EST) and is most evident during the summer. More interest- in groundwater, trace metals, and other solutes. Because ingly, initial data reveal a few trends that need to be investigated there is scant background data on the natural water qual- further, including lower concentrations at the downtown site ity of domestic wells here, we will obtain data on solutes during summer and slightly higher concentrations on weekends common to SBM formation fluids, the isotopic compo- at the residential site during fall mornings. sition of methane in shallow waters, and SBM. We will The analysis of CO2 dynamics within the city will be enhanced analyze representative samples of domestic groundwater, with eddy covariance measurements from both sites, which will wetlands, stream water, and SBM backwater for dissolved provide a more comprehensive understanding of the movement of solutes and solutes that could serve as fingerprinting tools. CO2 in and out of the sites within Syracuse, beginning in spring We expect to find little effect of SBM drilling on shal- 2010. In addition, vehicle count and traffic pattern information Alumnus Karl Parker ’85 was invited to address the Alpha Xi low groundwater and surface water -- except in localized collected at the downtown site for I-81 and I-690, by collabora- Sigma honor society in March. L to R: Karl Parker ’85, Dean of Research Neil Ringler, Alumni Association Vice President areas where a well fails during hydrofracing -- because the tors at Cornell University, will provide additional data to help Preston Gilbert ’73, and Alpha Xi Sigma representatives shallow waters are hydrologically disconnected from deep account for and validate diurnal patterns and influence of traffic Lynne Beaty and Kimberly Quell. methane. 1 at peak hours. 1 come to the suoc 75th reunion: october 2–3, 2010 Remember Those Good Ol’ Outing Club Days by Jessica Logan (ESF Graduate Student), SUOC Member & Historian

hen Monday morning rolled around back in the suoc.syr.edu. Please sign up while you are there and tell us old “glory days” of college, were you one of those what you did in the club! kids that was amazing everyone in the classroom Oldtimer John Powers (JP), ESF Class of ’82, who was withW your tales of the weekend romping through the woods, SUOC’s president in 1981, has graciously granted us the use of running down the rivers, scaling high cliff faces and crawling his land, Orenda Springs in Marcellus, just outside of where it underground? If you spent any of your time with the Syracuse all began, Syracuse, NY. Orenda Springs is owned and operat- University Outing Club during your stay at ESF, we are hop- ed as a non-profit. Go to http://orendasprings.com to see what ing that you will join us next fall to celebrate our 75th anniver- JP has been up to. Orenda Springs is, among other things, a Silly cavers from the SU Outing Club getting ready to climb under- ground. West Virginia, 1980s. sary!!! That’s right, since our start as a small club spawned from ropes course and center for team building. It rests on 140 acres a fraternity, to our 100+ strong student body that we are now, of land with trails and plenty of space to camp. There is also a Although it is this fall, the logistics are coming together. There the Syracuse University Outing Club (or SUOC) has been yurt and teepee on the property. Besides being used by the city are plans of festivities such as music, bonfires, barn dances, play- running around for 75 years. Come and help us retell stories schools, teaching kids leadership, teamwork, and trust and get- ing on the ropes course, etc. Most importantly, we need people to of old, meet other generations of outdoor-loving, adventure- ting them outside, it also functions with underprivileged and attend! Let all those people you still keep in contact with know having people, and reconnect with people you haven’t seen problematic youth. Orenda Springs is a struggling non-profit about this event and keep us updated with contact information of since you were covered in mud, underground in some cave. staffed by its own “graduates” and volunteers of parents and anyone who might be interested in attending. When is this gathering going to be, you may ask? It is local teachers. We will probably be asking you for donations to If you have any questions or would like to help, please get in October 2–3, 2010. More information can be found at http:// go to Orenda Springs should you attend. touch with Polar, [email protected]. Summer 2010 | Alumni News 15 june 3–5, 2010 sit behind Moon Library and produce more energy than it celebrate 50 years since graduating. They shared more reflec- uses; and a proposed Research Building to be built west of tions, viewed some slides from their college days, and like the the campus. other senior alumni, they offered advice to students who were Senior Reunion Weekend Following the breakfast, alumni toured buildings, exhibits, graduating in 2010. (See list below.) and the campus grounds. Paper Science graduates were given a tour by Department Chair, Dr. Gary Scott; the work to his year’s Senior Reunion Weekend featured alumni “Broaden your horizon, if you have the who graduated 50 years ago or earlier. Specifically, restore the American Chestnut was presented by Drs. Wil- alumni from 1960, 1955, 1950, and 1940 journeyed liam Powell and Charles Maynard. The greenhouses were also chance, take a music course or Tto Syracuse to reunite, to learn about the College, and to meet a tour stop as Terry Ettinger shared the various species with take an art course or take a philosophy alumni they may have never known in their college days. alumni and Ron Giegerich showed alumni many animals that course; take advantage of your opportunity Weather in Central New York is delightful at certain times are part of the Roosevelt Wildlife here to get a wonderful education. Collection, for which he is the cu- of the year, and early June is certainly among those times. Take as many courses as you can.” Further, with classes over and hotel space available, it is a great “You’re at a rator. During lunch, alumni were time to welcome alumni back to campus for reunion. From world renowned treated to a presentation on faculty alumni feedback, it was judged to be a great series of events. institution here at research by the Dean of Research, Next year, the senior reunion may move to a different time The reunion started on Thursday night as alumni came back ESF, so I’d brag Dr. Neil Ringler, who recounted of year as the College will celebrate its 100th anniversary. to Marshall Hall and the Alumni Lounge for cocktails and con- the scope and importance of the Alumni in the Class of 1961, 1956, and 1951, etc are encour- versation. Alumni President, David Tessier ’68, welcomed about it.” faculty’s work. Following lunch, aged to contact the Alumni Office with suggested dates for the alumni as did College President, Dr. Cornelius B. Mur- some alumni opted to venture their special reunion. The bonds of friendship formed in col- phy, Jr. After getting their class photos taken outside of Mar- out on the campus themselves to visit the Syracuse Univer- lege do last a lifetime and senior reunion weekend is a great shall Hall, alumni were treated to a delicious dinner prepared sity facilities and other local sites. Others took advantage of way to celebrate those relationships while learning about the by Syracuse University Catering. Following dinner, members a “Dendrology Walk” in Oakwood Cemetery given by EFB many changes at the College. of the Class of 1960 were invited to share some glimpses into Department Chair, Dr. Donald Leopold, and others took a Advice for current ESF students and recent graduates from their lives both while students and beyond. Among the topics tour of a lumber and wood products business, B and B Lum- the alumni: Jeff Booher ’72 Gary Booher shared were such things ber, owned by alumni and Study, do your BEST work and do not waste money, stay out of ’67 as their first job after in nearby Jamesville, NY. debt. Always kiss your momma. college as well as their “The forestry education Friday night, Dr. Bill Settineri ’60 and wife, Marian, last before retiring. A is the best you can get! hosted the Class of 1960 at their home for an outdoor cook- Perseverance- Any success I ever had was because I stuck with it popular topic was iden- Take advantage of it and out on the shores of Otisco Lake. Meanwhile alumni from and I out-worked the next person. Somebody will give up eventu- ally. If you are serious about what you want to accomplish and tifying their favorite or study seriously and the Classes of 1950 and 1955 joined the Alumni Association most memorable profes- Board of Directors for dinner in Cazenovia, NY where once you persevere at it, as tough as that can be sometimes, it’s amaz- sor and then discussing don’t give up.” again, the alumni in attendance offered glimpses of their col- ing how that works. Perseverance- it’s critical. why they were a favor- lege days and memorable professors. They also offered advice Don’t be afraid of taking what seems to be the most difficult ite. After about one hour of this activity, the evening wound for 2010 graduates. course. down, so the traditional ‘Song of the Frosh Forester” was sung Saturday, some alumni toured the Cranberry Lake Biologi- If someone was to come here, it is a great opportunity to learn along with the Syracuse “Alma Mater” and then “goodnights” cal Station, which is about a three hour drive from Syracuse. about disciplines that will be increasingly important to the world. were said as the Friday program began rather early. A quick boat ride to and from the marina, with a modest This place is going to be the leader in all things that are extremely Friday morning, alumni were treated to breakfast in Moon lunch on this Adirondack campus, gave alumni a sense of how vital to the continuation of our species. Library where Dr. Murphy gave them an update on develop- little this facility has changed over the decades. Some heavy ments at the College. He shared good news as the students rain thinned the group heading to Cranberry Lake but for My advice, remember this phrase: “This too shall pass.” If you’re too are doing very well, enrollment is strong, and faculty research those who went, they had an opportunity to meet some of high, remember “this too shall pass.” If you’re awfully low remem- is thriving. In particular, he shared the plans for three new the students who are studying there. Capping off the day, the ber, “this too shall pass,” and I reckon you should live by that. buildings on campus including a Residence Hall on Oakland Class of 1960 returned to campus and the beautiful lounge Do the best you can with every problem you are faced with. Street for over 450 students; a Gateway Building that will on the fourth floor of Baker Lab for their exclusive dinner to 1 Dr. Neil Ringler, Dean of Research at ESF, 1 2 3 provided some historical background for returning alumni in addition to the current state of research at the College. His slide for the Class of 1960 notes that “Motor Trend Magazine’s” Car of the Year for 1960 was the Chevrolet Corvair!

2 Ben Johns ’60, offers a toast to his class- mates at the Class of 1960 Dinner.

3 Dana Piwinski ‘80 of the College Founda- tion shares some philanthropic comments with the Class of 1960 at their dinner in Bak- er Laboratory. 4 5 6 4 Arthur Eschner ’50 and Arthur Lambert ’50 toast the Class of 1950 at the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia, NY. 5 Winifred and Tom Luche’55, Lynn and Doug- las Scharback ’55 pose for a picture.

6 All alumni thoroughly enjoyed their time on the B&B Lumber tour in Jamesville. That’s Gary Booher ‘67, one of the owners of B&B, on the night.

7 Ruth Johnson, Linda and Arnold Lanckton ’61, Edward Rickels ’50 and his wife Shirley, Jean and George Howard ’50, and Ralph 7 8 9 Johnson ’50 turn from their first course for a picture at the Board-sponsored dinner in Cazenovia.

8 Alumni Association Board Member Erna Baumann ’68 sits and chats with alumni Donald Peterson ’50 and his wife Martha at the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia, NY.

9 James Coufal ’60 and Roger Hutchinson ’60 enjoy the sunny weather outside of Mar- shall Hall.

10 11 12 10 Robert Sand ’50 and his wife Nancy, Virginia Hoveman, Becky Shuttleworth, Paul Walsh ’07, Norman Roth ’74, Joseph Shuttle- worth ’50, and George Treier ’58 pose for a picture after finishing a splendid dinner at the Linklaen House in Cazenovia, NY. 11 Martha and Otto Berggren ’50 rest after a long day and relax before the evening events began at the Lincklaen House. 12 While giving a tour Dr. William Powell stops to describe the process of developing a dis- ease-resistant American Chestnut. 16 Class Notes | Summer 2010 CLass notes • Those alumni reported as deceased are listed in the A Note about Obituaries “In Memoriam” column below. If we received additional Why aren’t there obituaries published for ev- Please send obituaries to: information and/or an obituary, it may be found in the in- ery alum who is listed in the “In Memoriam” dividual’s class year. Jennifer Palladino column? ESF Alumni Office • These class notes were received by the ESF Alumni Of- Obituaries for alumni who have passed away are 1 Forestry Drive; 219 Bray Hall fice before June 1, 2010. The next issue of the Alumni published in the Class Notes section of the Alumni Syracuse, NY 13210-2785 News will have a deadline of January 31, 2011. News. Unfortunately, the Alumni Office does not When we receive the name of an alum who has • Photos are always welcome. have the staff to track down obituaries for every died, but do not receive an obituary, we verify the • Please print notes legibly, especially e-mail addresses, alum who dies. We rely on the family, friends, death and publish the name and class year in the and limit to 100 words. and classmates of alumni to send us obituaries so “In Memoriam” section. • Ranger School graduates are welcome to submit notes. that we may share them with the College and the Alumni News is sent to all graduates of the College, includ- community via the Alumni News. ing those of the Ranger School.

IN MEMORIAM family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made Biology (son); Robert Peterson ’79, Biology (son), and to the Bradford G. Sears Lecture Fund, ESF College Founda- Cynthia Mastin-Peterson ’78 (daughter-in-law).” Kalervo Maki, 1935 Frederick Regetz, 1952 tion, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13210. James Baxter, 1936 William Aloisi, 1953 Clinton Schueler (WPE) passed away on February 1, 2010 Joseph Badura, 1939 W. James Schumaker, 1953 1942 at his daughter’s home in Colorado after a brief illness. His Bradford Sears, 1939 Donald Moller, 1954 wife of 58 years, Dorothy, was at his side. Clinton is also Russell Lewis, 1941 Walter Smith, 1954 Solomon Krasney (FEG) writes, “Our numbers are thin- survived by their eight children and their families, and his R. Darrell Jones, 1942 David Evans, 1956 ning - what else is new? I, for one, would like to attend one brother, Donald. Clint was born in Brooklyn, and was a na- Jack Muth, 1944 Frederic Leavitt, 1956 more ‘Toujours Gai Game Meeting’ (if it was in the New val veteran. Contributions would be appreciated at the St. Robert Ingison, 1949 Roger Ward, 1956 England area).” Joseph the Worker Food Pantry, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool, Bruce Bayless, 1950 Chester Szymanski, 1962 NY 13088. Eli Giaquinto, 1950 Robert White, 1962 1943 John Lawlor, 1950 Richard Raymond, 1963 1951 Thomas McElroy, 1950 William Sullivan, 1971 Charles Chapman (PSE) writes, “I was born on 2/22/22. Frank Lara Clinton Schueler, 1950 Eugenie Fournier, 1975 I am now 88 with arthritis and ??? I played a lot of golf with (FRM) writes, “I just received the Winter 2010 Frederick Slater, 1950 Nancy Cook, 1982 customers around the country and had 5 holes in one. My issue of the Alumni Newsletter and, as always, love to check Glenn Storms, 1950 Edwina Milicic, 1982 education was great - not a AAA student, but lots more edu- on what my fellow alums are up to. Unfortunately, our num- Thomas Gilles, 1951 Michael Pacino, 1984 cation in all industries.” bers are dwindling and there are fewer and fewer notes. Nev- Harold Hudson, 1951 Chad Otrosinka, 2005 ertheless, what I find is very welcome. My wife, Judy, and I Everett Howell, 1952 1949 moved to southern Idaho a few years ago and we love it here... particularly after living in California. Statistically, I have Robert Ingison (PSE) died on December 27, 2009 in Stu- three children, four step-children, ten grandchildren (don’t 1935 art, FL. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. ask me for a breakdown by gender) and six great grandchil- He was an active member of the Technical Association of Kalervo Maki (FOR) has passed away. He was the beloved dren. We are fortunate in that we still have our health and the Pulp and Paper Industry, district and national level; 1974 enjoy getting around to visit them. This past June I was feted husband of the late Nettie (Filuta) Maki whom he married Chairman Empire (NY) State section; and Institute Graphic in 1937 and who predeceased him in 1974. From 1935 to with a wonderful 80th birthday party to which I had attend- Communications (I.G.C.) conference leader Modern Coat- ing children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, neph- 1942, he worked on various assignments for the U.S. For- ing Methods. Robert enjoyed winter and summer sports. est Service. He transferred in 1942 to the U.S. Coast and ews and nieces from as far as Alaska, Maine and Florida. It Besides his family and friends, his great love was for Mount sure is wonderful having family to help you celebrate. Hope- Geodetic Survey, working with that agency until retiring Desert Island (Maine) in all its beauty. Survivors include his from government service in 1973. During his tenure with the fully, I’ll see you in Syracuse for our 60th reunion... God wife of 58 years, Sandra (Higgins) Ingison, a sister, seven willing and the river doesn’t rise.” Forest Service, he spent several years as a technical advisor nieces, four nephews and their children. to the Civilian Conservation Corps, overseeing the Corps’ mission to replant previously forested areas along the eastern 1952 1950 seaboard of the United States. During the time he spent with Chester Crowell (PSE) had an illustrious career in the U.S. the Coast and Geodetic Survey, he served at various times Bruce Bayless (FOR) died on March 3, 2010 at his home Army, retiring as Colonel in 1955. He then married Dr. Joyce as the editor of the Survey’s technical journal. He loved the in Carmichael, CA. Bruce attended Green Mountain Col- Carlyle and settled in Canada. He became a fitness guru and outdoors and enjoyed golfing, gardening in his yard and trav- lege, and graduated from ESF with degrees in Forestry and fundraiser extraordinaire for McMaster University. Sailing eling. Mr. Maki is survived by one daughter, one son, three Economics after wartime service in the U.S. Army Air Corps. his 32-foot Westerly and breaking down his golf handicap grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His 41-year forestry career included the New York State De- were summer fun. For the past five years, Chester has been partment of Conservation, California Forest Protective Asso- cut down by a stroke and now lives in London, Ontario in a 1938 ciation, and the State of California Department of Forestry. nursing home close to Joyce and Rafiki, his white dog. Bruce loved the outdoors, and actively participated in Scout- Alfred Klayman (WPE) writes, “I’ll be 96 in two months. ing for decades, both as a boy and as a leader. From an early Just made my last move. Doing pretty well for a ‘young’ guy.” 1953 age and all of his life, Bruce delighted family and friends with his love of music, serving as church organist at age 12, An alumnus is looking for a 1953 Onondagan yearbook. If you 1939 performing in glee clubs and little theater musicals, contrib- have one, please contact the Alumni Office and we’ll notify the uting his rich baritone to church choirs and other singing Bradford George Sears alumnus. Thank you. 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. (LA) of Deland, Florida and groups, and playing piano and singing with kids, grandkids formally of Fayetteville, NY passed away on February 6, and others. He and his beaming smile will be greatly missed William Aloisi’s death was originally noted in the Winter 2010 with his caregiver, Jennifer Katz, by his side. Born in by his wife of nearly 55 years, Jean; their children, grandchil- ’10 issue of the Alumni News, but his obituary was recently Philmont, NY on June 21, 1915, Brad went on to achieve dren, great granddaughter, sister, and numerous nieces and received by the Alumni Office: William Francis Aloisi (WPE) a renowned (Who’s Who) career in the field of Landscape nephews. Remembrances may be made to St. Mark’s Endow- died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at his home in Putney, VT. Architecture. After graduating from SUNY-ESF in 1939, he ment Fund, 2391 St. Mark’s Way, Sacramento Ca, 95864, or Born in Great Barrington, Mass., on June 18, 1930, he was joined the faculty of the School of Landscape Architecture in to Heifer International. the son of the late William Francis and Anne Marie Raz- 1941 and rose through the ranks to achieve Dean Emeritus wodowskas Aloisi. After graduation from ESF, he received a Thomas McElroy (FRM) passed away on January 15, 2010. master’s degree from Miami of Ohio, and a master’s degree status when he retired in 1976. Brad also had a part-time He is survived by his loving wife, Ann, three daughters, a son- from the Institute of Paper Making in Appleton, Wisc. He Landscape Architecture practice with projects that included in-law, three brothers, grandchildren, numerous nieces and managed various paper mills in Ohio, Michigan and Wis- several public campsites and parks in NY, over 100 Confer- nephews, and his dog, Rooney. At ESF, he was president of consin, and later was the owner and operator of Marham ence Centers and Camps in 25 states for various Church, his senior class. He served in the United States Army Signal Services. He served his country in the Army and was also Boy Scout, Girl Scout, YMCA, YWCA and Campfire Girl Corps at the close of World War II. He was a Vice President a captain in the Air Force Reserves. Mr. Aloisi leaves five organizations. His professional organization memberships of Asplundh Tree Expert Company prior to forming Dumac sons, a daughter, 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, included the American Society of Landscape Architects, Forestry Services, Inc. with his longtime friend and partner, a brother, two sisters, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. the NYS Department of Education, the Highway Research Ross Dudley. The company was sold in 1997. Tom has lived He was predeceased by his wife, Marcia Millham Aloisi, in in the Florida Keys since 1973 where he was a member and Board of the National Academy of Sciences, the American 1999, a daughter, and a granddaughter. director of the Florida Keys Audubon Society. He traveled Camping Association, and the Public Works Advisory Board extensively, with his wife, to Central and South America. He Robert Kennedy (WPE) writes, “Retired as Dean of the of Onondaga County. For his family, Brad designed and per- was particularly fond of his trips to the Amazon River, the Faculty of Forestry at the University of BC in 1991. Before sonally built a summer home on Fourth Lake in the Fulton Pantanal in Brazil, the Llanos in Venezuela, and his climb that I was the Director of the Federal Western Forest Products Chain. Ruth, his beloved wife of 69 years, passed away on to the top of Macchu Picchu in Peru. Donald Peterson Lab in Vancouver. With three children and three grandchil- September 26, 2005. His survivors include two sons, Brad- (FRM) shares, “The following family members attended dren all in BC, there’s no urgency to travel, although we get ford A. of Fayetteville, Brian S. of Eaton, a daughter, Patricia ESF: Harold Boardman ’14, Forestry (wife’s uncle); Ray- down to the Baja every year for some time. Within the last few R. Bradley and her husband, Bruce Hungershafer of Del- mond Lewis ’20, Landscape Architecture (wife’s father); years, classmates Dick Pellissier (FRM) and Norm Miner mar, NY, a sister-in-law, six grandchildren, and four great- Raymond Lewis ’41, lost in WWII (wife’s brother); Don- (FRM) have dropped by. We’re enjoying the Winter Olympics grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held by his ald Peterson ’50, General Forestry; Dan Peterson ’77, while we can before the bills (and taxes) start to show up.” Summer 2010 | Class Notes 17

CHE Chemistry Bradford G. Sears DUA Dual Forestry / Biology ’39, Dean and Professor EFB Environmental & Forest Biology Emeritus, passed away in ERE Environmental & Resource Engineering February. ES Environmental Science / Environmental Studies ES/LA Environmental Studies / Landscape Architecture Charles Pound ’41 with FEG Forest Engineering his grandson, Charles FOR Forestry FORECON Forest Economics Pound III ’00 at the Albany FORZOOL Forest Zoology Reception in April. FRM Forest Resource Management LA Landscape Architecture Richard Mark ’50, PSE Paper Science Engineering / Pulp & Paper Sr. Research Associate RM Resource Management Emeritus at ESF, passed RS or W Ranger School away on May 25, 2010. WPE Wood Products Engineering S

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M Scholarship Winners Letters of Thanks ORE he 2010 Class of 1951 Scholarships were awarded to six deserving stu- Dear Class of 1951 Scholarship Committee: dents based upon their financial need, strength of character, and records S I would like to thank you for considering my application and of achievement at the College. They were selected by a committee of five selecting me for the Class of 1951 Scholarship. It is a great honor Talumni from the Class of 1951: Phil Capone, C. Duane “Whitey” Coates, to be chosen for any scholarship, and an award that comes from Bill Duggleby, Jay McConnell, and Calvin Reynolds. the alumni of ESF is particularly special. The award will go a SOPHMORES long way towards my education next year and will definitely Receiving awards from the Sophomore class were Abbe Vohl Hamilton and offset some of the loan money I will have to take out. The 2010- John Swass. Abbe, a native of South Hadley, MA, is an Environmental Stud- 2011 school year will be my last at ESF, and upon graduation I ies major. A member of the Syracuse University Outing Club and the Syracuse am unsure of what I may do. My career plans have not totally University Cycling Team, Abbe is also currently conducting research under Dr. evolved yet, but I think I may continue my schooling through Charlie Hall for the Syracuse Food Energy Project. They are determining the the Ph.D. level and spend my professional life as a researcher food intake for the city of Syracuse and how much of it could be grown within and educator in an academic setting. Perhaps I will find my way city limits. Abbe was a member of the Girl Scouts for 13 years, having received back to ESF as a faculty member. No matter what the future Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, as well as being honored as a National Young brings, I will use the degree and knowledge I have obtained, and Woman of Distinction in 2008 for her Gold Award project. Abbe’s Gold Award will continue to obtain, to live a happy and successful life. The project involved developing her own food-waste composting program at her high scholarships you award go a long way in making student goals a school. The project turned 35% of the cafeteria food waste at South Hadley High reality, and I encourage you to continue offering this opportu- School into compost and 40% into recycling. The program had, and continues nity to all ESF students. Thank you again for the selection. John to have, a 98% compliance rate. hails from Somerville, NJ and is an En- Sincerely, vironmental Science major with a focus in Renewable Energy. John serves as the [Name Withheld], Scholarship Recipient Environmental Science Curriculum Senator for the Undergraduate Student As- J U N sociation, and is also First Year/Freshman Class Chair for the same organization. He is a member of the Forest Engineering Club, and volunteers his time perform- Dear Class of 1951 Alumni Scholarship Committee Members,

I ing service projects in the Syracuse community such as baking for the mission at S OR Hendrick’s Chapel, driving shuttles, and tree plantings. In the future, John hopes Once again I find myself writing a letter of thanks for your to obtain additional degrees and employment with the local, state, or federal gov- generous support to poor, hard-working college students like ernment in the energy sector. myself. I am honored to be named one of your scholarship re- cipients. I have two sisters and a father who are all attending JUNIORS college, so, needless to say, all monetary awards are greatly ap- Recipients from the Junior class were Frannie Monasterio and Dean Wel- preciated. Gifts of this kind help to ease my financial burden lington. Frannie’s hometown is Virginia Beach, VA and she is an Environmental and allow me to concentrate on my studies. Studies major who wishes to become Urban Developer of Virginia Beach. As Trea- Thank you for supporting current ESF students and for in- surer of the Green Campus Initiative, Frannie runs the campus-wide composting cluding me in your recent scholarship reception luncheon. I very program and engages in other activities that promote environmental friendliness. much enjoyed meeting Mrs. Kay Buschle as well as many other She also delivers campus tours to prospective and incoming students as an Ac- alums. cepted Student Ambassador, and is a member of the Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Soci- ety. Frannie was very active in her high school, where she was Founder/President Thank you again, of the Key Club, Secretary/President of the Environmentally Conscious Organi- [Name Withheld], Scholarship Recipient zation, and the recipient of numerous awards. Dean, a Bioprocess Engineering major, is a native of Arkport, NY and is a two-time recipient of this scholarship. His academic achievements have earned him a place on the President’s Honor List as well as induction into the Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society. As a member Everyone Has A Story of Alpha Xi Sigma, Dean has been involved in a number of community service projects, notably the Relay for Life event in support of the American Cancer Back by popular demand in this issue is our latest Society. He is active in the Ski Club as well as a Hip/Hop Dance club. Prior to feature, “Everyone Has a Story.” We have selected attending ESF, Dean was an active participant in his community, volunteering several alumni at random from among those who for Habitat for Humanity, Big Brother/Big Sister, and organizing Girl/Boy Scout paid their alumni dues or are Life Members and asked them to fill us in on their lives since graduation as well farm tours. S EN as their favorite memories of ESF. The idea behind SENIORS this series is to show the great diversity of our alumni:

I Daren Card Kean Clifford what they do, where they live, what their opinions are,

S OR Senior class recipients were and . A Conservation Biology major, Daren hails from Falconer, NY. Daren came to ESF after complet- etc. We hope that you enjoy reading the following alumni stories! The following questions were posed ing coursework at both Jamestown Community College and SUNY Oswego. He to participating alumni: is currently a member of the Society for Conservation Biology, the Nautilus Club, and the Wildlife Society, as well as the Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society. Daren was Your major at ESF a very active member of his former college communities, and participated in such Degree(s) and year of graduation from ESF activities as the Earth Awareness Club, the Biology Club, the Campus Compost- ing Initiative and various national honor societies. He currently works for the Other colleges attended Great Lakes Research Consortium in Syracuse. Daren’s future plans include pos- Where you currently reside (city, state or country) sibly pursuing a Ph.D. and spending his professional life as a researcher/educator Current family, divorced, children, spouse,partner, etc in an academic setting. Kean, of New Providence, NJ, is an Aquatics & Fisher- Current occupation/employer ies Science major with an impressive 3.9 cumulative GPA. Kean was accepted Favorite or most helpful course at ESF & why into the 2009 National Oceanic and Air (NOAA) Holling’s Scholarship Program which will allow him to conduct a 10-week research study in Alaska this summer. Favorite or most memorable professor He is currently the Student Advisor of the Provost where he represents the EFB Course you wish you had taken at ESF Department and shares input on current issues with the College Provost. Kean People you would like to hear from again has also created the Illick Greenhouse Cockroach Project which was designed to (classmates, roommates, etc.) assess the population dynamics of the Illick Greenhouse Australian Cockroaches Hobbies and to then use biological controls to regulate their impact on studies within the Why you attended ESF? greenhouses. He has been a research assistant for ESF graduate students, is Vice President/Secretary of the American Fisheries Society, and has participated in the In a few words, what does ESF mean to you - how did Syracuse University Outing Club, the Syracuse University ultimate Frisbee team, it affect or change your life? and the Syracuse rugby team. Congratulations! 18 Class Notes | Summer 2010

Larry ‘37 and Ruth Borger take a break during the Metro NY alumni reception. Ram Malhotra ‘48 and Dale Travis ‘59 at the Metro NY reception. Alumni from the 50s catch up at the Central New York alumni dinner at the Hotel Utica. Left to right: Nancy and Bob ’50 Sand, Sue and Don ’51 Patten, and Jean and Art ’50 Eschner.

Everyone Has A Story Norman Miner (FRM) writes, “I attended the 75th anni- gentleman my age - but you couldn’t beat the ‘scenery!’ Sud- versary of the founding of Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in denly I was very dizzy. My heart stopped beating and I was Harold Gatslick ’44/’48/’54 early November. I had worked there in the late 60’s. ‘Twas a dead before I hit the floor. CODE BLUE. Two of my class- major: Wood Products Engineering real nostalgia trip. I met Dr. Charles Davey (’50, FRM) who mates were emergency room nurses and across the hall were degrees: B.S. in 1944, M.S. in 1948, Ph.D. in 1954 also attended the conference with his wife, Barbara. I have lifeguards with a defibrillator. So as I write this, rather than other colleges: University of Massachusetts, Amherst: spent much of 2009 in Westboro, MA fixing up my daughter’s being 73, I am approaching 4 weeks old in my new life. Yes, I Associate Professor in 1958, full Professor in 1960. Di- house, building cabinets and desks.” am thanking God for each additional day and also thanking rected Wood Technology and Wood Engineering pro- the young ladies who brought me back to life. What is being gram from ’63–’77. Retired from the Wood Engineer- 1954 dead like? That you will have to find out for yourselves.” ing Dept. in ’77 and went into consulting/working for the Polymer Science and Engineering Dept. ’78–’82. Donald C. Moller (LA) died on October 23, 2009. Donald Developed their Ph.D. recruitment program and coor- was born on October 21, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the 1959 dinated an NSF National Meeting in ’81 on Industrial son of the late William Moller and Marie Kreitner Moller. Frank Bulsiewicz (FRM) writes, “It was a great 50th re- Tech. and Innovation. Over 100 publications. Most no- While at ESF, he was voted All-American for both soccer and Dick Rounseville Dale Tra- table: a 500-page treatise on a world-wide study on lacrosse. He proudly served in England with the U.S. Army union. Many thanks again to , vis Chuck Donner the use of wood waste utilization sold to the industry in 1955-1956 where he met the love of his life, Dorothy J. , , and the Alumni Office team! And all at $5,000 per copy by Debell and Richardson, a Con- Richards, to whom he married for 51 years. Dorothy prede- the guys and gals of the Class of ’59 - you made it the most necticut consulting firm. ceased Donald in May of 2007. Donald and Dorothy made memorable college event since graduation. Thank you all!” current residence: Dennis, Massachusetts; currently in- their home in Newburgh, NY, where he worked as a land- Dick Rounseville sends this note: “We have now been in volved in moving to a senior citizen facility, Mayflower scape architect. He was an avid golfer at the Powelton Club our scholarship campaign for a year. So far we have raised West, in Yarmouth, MA. in Newburgh, NY and at Long Cove Gulf Club in Hilton $22,425 in gifts and pledges from 42 members of the class. I family: Wife (56 years) Mary Kelly Gatslick; daughter Head, SC where he resided. Over the years, along with his want to thank all of you who have either donated or pledged Barbara Jessel (electrical engineer, retired from Lucent family Donald made many visits to England and Scotland with two daughters: Melissa, a junior in theatre at Syra- to see relatives and enjoy golf. He was a gifted artist, display- to this worthy endeavor and thanks to Lee Bender for head- cuse University, and Melanie, a Northeastern freshman ing many beautiful pencil sketches in his home as well as in ing up the campaign. If you have not participated to date, in chemical engineering); son John (graduate of Cape the home of many friends and family. Donald is survived by please consider doing so if you are able. My best to all of you Cod Community College; builds golf courses; has one a daughter, a son, a grandson, and a brother. Donald had a for a fun summer.” daughter and one son residing in Plymouth, MA). tremendous love for life and all who knew him will remem- career status: Retired Professor Emeritus from the For- ber his great “gift of grab”! He will be greatly missed by his 1962 estry Department, Wood Products Engineering section. family and good friends both on Hilton Head Island, SC and Consultant for Polymer Science and Eng. Dept. and con- in Newburgh, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to Robert White (FRM) died on December 2, 2009. He is sultant to many major corporations such as DuPont, Her- a charity of one’s choice. survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara, as well as cules, Sherwin Williams. Did consulting assignments for two daughters and sons-in-law, a brother and sister-in-law, I.E.S.C. in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Turkey. Walter P. Smith (PSE) passed peacefully after a blessedly two grandchildren, a step grandchild and a great-grandchild. favorite course: Cellulose and Polymer Chemistry short battle with cancer in November of 2009. He was sur- After graduating from ESF, Robert worked in forestry man- rounded by his loving family. Walter is survived by his de- favorite professor: Professors Delavan and Bishop agement with Diamond International, Inc. of Ogdensburg voted wife, Doris, two daughters, two step-daughters, three for 27 years and then as St. Lawrence County Forester for like to hear from: Everyone who knows me. grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, and many nieces, 10 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Society hobbies: Hunting, fishing, tennis, racquet ball, bridge, nephews, and dear friends. After ESF, Walter attended Har- of American Foresters, the NYS Forest Practice Board, and dancing, and singing were my favorite hobbies. vard Business School. In between he proudly served as a lieu- the Black River/St. Lawrence River Resources Conservation why attended esf: Liked what I heard from an ESF repre- tenant in the Air Force. After business school, Walter worked sentative at my high school. for the Longview Fiber Company and Dundee Cement be- and Development Forestry Advisory Committee. Past mem- berships include the Canton Town Planning Board and the what esf means to you: ESF made my life. fore settling into the high-tech industry in the Bay Area of Canton Jaycees. He was an enthusiastic reader of local and additional info: Notable activities at UMass Amherst: California. He worked for IBM, Quantum Science, and In- Adirondack region history and an avid collector of antique elected member of the Varsity Club, started the weekly put before starting his own company, Prognostics, in 1981, sports luncheon to get the faculty in tune with the sports where he developed an innovative formula for analyzing cus- and local bottles. activities on campus and what they meant to the recruit- tomer satisfaction. In 1997, he sold Prognostics, giving him ment process. Charter President of the Kiwanis Club and time to pursue his many passions. He traveled extensively 1963 their activities for growth of the town over a ten-year with Doris, painted well and often, worked tirelessly - and period. Chairman of the Hampshire Berkshire Industrial joyfully - on his golf game, all while keeping his friends and John Peters (FRM) writes, “Still try to ride Sliding Rock at Development Commission. Active member of the VFW family entertained with a seemingly endless stream of jokes Cranberry every year. Canoe and kayak as often as possible. Committee, local Boy Scout Troop in charge of annual pa- and stories. Walter will be remembered as an extraordinarily Hope to see some of you at the Cranberry Lake Reunion.” per drive which paid for 2-week summer camp. Chairman generous man, in every sense of the word. of the Town Republican Committee. Military: US Army 34 years, active and reserve. Retired as a Colonel, served Gil Tardif (WPE) is living in Quebec, Canada and has not in ETO, 2 battle stars, Southern France and with General been back to Syracuse to visit the college. He is the owner and Patton’s 3rd army through Germany to Austria. Numerous Chairman of the Board of a wood products enterprise. He re- Everyone Has A Story awards and Presidential Citation. members well: Robert Hoyle (’52, WPE), Dr. Wylie, Profes- Robert C. Thatcher ‘53 sor Bishop, Professor Gatslick (’44, WPE) and John Ya- major: General forestry vorsky (’42, WPE). He writes, “There are 16,000 maple trees that are sapped early spring this year and a good harvest of degrees: B.S. in 1953, M.S. in 1954 ‘sweet water’ is expected. Bons souveniers et amités á tous.” current residence: Asheville, NC family: wife – Harriet, son – Tom, daughter – Susan, son 1955 – Richard, daughter – Tracy

career status: Retired from USDA Forest Service Rolf Wallenstrom (WPE) writes, “Enjoying retirement. Spend 7 months in Vancouver, WA and 5 months in Sun City favorite course: Forest entomology and dendrology Georgetown, TX. Everyone is healthy. My daughter Lou- favorite professor: Bill Bennett Anne, a special agent for DEA, retired Jan. 2, 2010. The whole courses wish taken: Additional forestry management family (9) went on a cruise to the Bahamas over New Years.” courses like to hear from: Classmates – Class of 1953 1958 hobbies: Yard work

Otto Kratzenberg (WPE) writes, “I’m semi-retired, al- why attended esf: Best forestry school in the nation. though still building a house on occasion. Spending more what esf means to you: Training led to a very fulfilling time at my ski chalet in Rangeley, Maine.” career in Forest Service research including interacting Dick “Tree” Patrick (FRM) writes, “Here is some alum- with other forest entomologists and forestry profession- Dr. Harold Gatslick ’44,’48,’54 ni news for you. On January 29th I was in Guilderland als mainly across the south. YMCA ‘boot camp.’ This class was much too strenuous for a Summer 2010 | Class Notes 19

The Florida alumni gathering in Coral Springs attracted a range of class years. L to R: Clifford “Curt” Booth ’43 and his wife, Elizabeth, chat with Tong Zhang ’01 and Jun Wang ’02 over lunch. Members from the Class of ’58 catch up at the Albany alumni recep- tion. Seated is Dick Patrick ’58, and standing are Betty and Peter Gregory ’58. Bob Cooper ‘70 with Jim ‘69 and Lorraine Boardman at the Florida alumni luncheon in Sarasota.

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Harry Barber (PSE) writes, “Still living on the Washougal A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the River in WA state. Retired from paper industry in 1999, but Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on Oc- Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on Oc- have continued to provide consulting services to the Towel tober 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide tober 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide reception planned for October 15th which is a great place and Tissue segment. Have been very active in the Coastal reception planned for October 15th which is a great place to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October Conservation Association’s efforts to recover endangered to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. salmon and steelhead.” Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg Dieter Gruenwoldt (LA) tells us, “Now that the Olympics Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. See the back page for reservation details and event informa- in Vancouver are over, we can finally get away from the TV See the back page for reservation details and event informa- tion. If you need an address or other information to en- set. Pam and I are finally grandparents thanks to our daugh- tion. If you need an address or other information to en- courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni ter (Emily) and her husband. Leif, our son (27) is clinging Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. onto bachelorhood as long as possible, or so it appears. (I Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. didn’t get married to Pam until I was 36, so maybe I should Norman Grenell (FRM) tells us, “Retirement is great. Dr. Ray Hicks Jr. (FOR) is completing his third year of remain patient). Since retirement, Pam and I took the Alas- Fishing with college roommate Larry Vanderveer (FRM) phased retirement from West Virginia University and will kan cruise ship from Seattle (my brother Gert lives in Gold each summer, shooting competitive clay targets, and build- be officially retired on May 15, 2010. Along with his wife, Bar, east of Seattle), a brief trip to Bermuda (terrific), and ing cedar strip canoes and boats for nieces and nephews.” Darron, he plans on spending more time with his family. Dr. yesterday we came back from Portugal (wow!). Best regards Hicks remains active in forestry through consulting, society 1966 and wishes for good health to our class.” activities and as a Professor Emeritus at WVU. Robert Kon (FRM) writes, “Reminiscing: the years have Paul Haggard (FRM) writes, “I think I can afford to retire really piled up since that spring day when Dr. John Morri- April 2011!” son led a lab section of his freshman botany class over to the Everyone Has A Story A.J. Rogers (FRM) writes, “President Obama signed the greenhouse and pointing out a condom on the road quipped Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 on January to those lucky enough to hear, ‘That’s another type of pollen James Pinkerton ‘65 tube.’ He was never short of humor.” 6, 2009. The Act included designation of the Copper Salmon major: Land Management Wilderness in Oregon’s Elk River. With this designation I degree: BSF in 1965 1968 achieved my goal of saving more old-growth forest than I other colleges: Short courses at Duke University, Uni- logged during my career as an industrial forester.” Rick Benas (LA) says “hi” to all old classmates and friends. versity of New Brunswick, University of Maine, and 3–month program for management development at Har- vard Business School. current residence: Madison, Maine Everyone Has A Story family: One son with wife Joyce who died in 1992, wife James C. Stansbury ’64 Judith married in 1999 career status: Retired; spent 32 years with Scott Paper major: Landscape Architecture Timberlands (later SAPPI) in Maine; final job with them degree: BLA – 1964 was Timberlands Manager. current residence: Bradenton, FL favorite course: Surveying provided a very practical family: Wife, Sandy (45 yrs.), 3 children, 4 grandchildren background and I used the knowledge frequently in my job. Silviculture was also helpful in the assignment of career status: My first design projects after ESF were cutting prescriptions to the forest stands. Sabbaday Falls Trail and Jigger Johnson Campground on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway for the USFS in the favorite professor: Dr. Donald Koten & Prof. Paul Graves. White Mountain NF, NH. In 1966 I joined what became courses wish taken: The Supervision and Management of Hough Stansbury in Toronto, working on design, pub- People – if it had been offered. lic policy and increasingly, public participation efforts like to hear from: Boaz R. Shuma from Kenya, my Bunk- across Canada. In 1994 I created Stansbury Resolutions mate at Summer Camp. By Design, Inc. here in Florida, officially taking off my hobbies: Hunting, fishing, traveling around the United advocacy hat and acting as a neutral in facilitation and Sandy and Jim ’64 Stansbury States, woodworking and managing our 60 acres of mediation of conflict avoidance, dispute resolution and fields and forest. strategic planning. After 46 years of practice, I continue near Easthampton on Long Island) for the following year. to consult throughout Florida on community planning, I also realized later how much I could have learned about why attended esf: I loved and wanted to work in the for- environment, transportation and organizational change. aerial photo interpretation, ecological process and other est. I had neighbors who were graduates of ESF and forestry resources that the LA program never allowed ESF was within commuting range of my home. favorite courses: At the time, the rock solid foundation in design and construction provided by Bob Reimann, time for. I had to fill in those gaps later through self- what esf means to you: ESF provided me with a world Brad Sears, Art Viertel and George Earle (not to mention teaching and interdisciplinary teamwork. class education, prepared me for a profession and work environment that I loved and provided me with some life- the latter’s great winter parties at Tully, where Sandy like to hear from: Any and all LA’s of the ’64 class, and broke her kneecap on his sled run!). In thinking back, anyone else who remembers watching the likes of Er- long friendships. though, I probably owe the most to Henry Williams, who nie Davis, Mike Ditka, Roger Staubach, et. al. play great forced us to debate issues from the opposite viewpoint football from the cold seats of Archibald Stadium. of our own beliefs, and to George Albrecht’s Architec- hobbies: Woodworking, building computers, most of all, ture course that taught us how to work creatively un- spending time with our grandchildren. der pressure within rigid rules. After a lecture, he would assign a design problem just before lunch. A creative why attended esf: Today’s fabricated answer would be concept was to be submitted early that afternoon in the that I had a desire to design, influence public policy and proscribed fashion with properly drafted margins, title other grand notions, but the truth at that time was it blocks, scales, etc. We dreaded each next assignment, was the best place at the lowest cost for me to main- but I’ve treasured the broader impacts of his gift ever tain some lifelong connection with the woodlands of since. my youth. I discovered landscape architecture through least favorite courses: Plant Physiology (I think of how Claude Freeman’s drafting class. Who knew? the time should have been spent (see below) and Public what esf means to you: The exposure to a faculty and fel- Speaking (which to my everlasting appreciation I’ve ben- low students who together set the foundation for ev- efitted from ever since). erything I’ve done since. I literally “grew up” at ESF, courses missed: Our class was one year too early for the intellectually and socially, and was given the capacity foreign semester program – sheesh! On the other hand, to stay in learning mode while achieving great things to Jim Pinkerton ’65 standing next to a large Ponderosa Pine I needed my summers to earn money (building docks this day. while traveling through the Western USA. 20 Class Notes | Summer 2010

Ed Zemeck ’71 visits with Development Office Dana Piwinski ’80 at the 2010 Albany alumni reception. Dr. Don Moore ’76 was a guest speaker on Earth Day where approximately 200 students heard his lecture on warming in the arctic and its effect on polar bears and other wildlife. Ralph Willmer ‘77, FAICP, left, was recently inducted into the American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows. On the right is AICP President Paul Inghram, AICP. Photo by Joe Szurszewski.

Everyone Has A Story Jamieson Steele (EFB) and Kathleen Kelly Steele I worked for the US Forest Service starting in June 1976 in (’01, FRM) are still enjoying the St. Lawrence River area and Montana. I became a permanent forester in January 1981 on Erna Hamel Baumann ’68 their 1820s stone house. Kathy is in her fifth year as an Agri- the Stanislaus NF in northern California. My duty stations major: Forest Biology cultural Specialist with US Customs and Border Protection include: Clearwater NF, Idaho; Santa Fe NF, New Mexico; degree: BS in 1968 at Alexandria Bay. She is senior member of her staff, and has Deerlodge NF, Montana; National Headquarters, Wash- received several commendations and awards. Jamie has been ington, D.C.; and Cleveland NF, California. Temporary other colleges: MS in Education from Syracuse Univer- sity in 1973 a tour guide and deckhand on the last wooden St. Lawrence assignments included: Nez Perce NF, Idaho and Arapaho- tour boat for the past three years. Sadly, the owners of the Roosevelt NF, Colorado. Because of my dual career situation current residence: I divide my year between my old 50-foot, 1923 boat have decided to cease operations due to - my late husband Woody Hesselbarth was employed by the farmhouse in Lee Center, NY (I can’t believe I’ve lived in the drop in tourism in the area. Jamie writes, “Kathy has USFS - I transferred to the Bureau of Land Management in it for 41 years!!!), and another old house on the Maine suggested that perhaps it is time for me to find a real job. coast, in Beals, on Great Wass Island. Cheyenne, WY in February of 2002.” That would be a first! I am very active with the local history Robert Strecker family: I share my life with a fellow who is a forester museum and have a full-time display of my extensive WWII (FEG) writes, “Currently Student Senate from Nichols College in MA. We have a dog and a pleth- collection. We are hosting an all-veteran’s appreciation day Treasurer at Northern Essex Community College in Law- ora of cats. in June. Restoration of our stone home and huge vegetable rence. Passed a $385,000 budget and helped nominate the career status: In 2002, I retired from the Rome City garden do keep me quite busy. Any alums who venture this Student Trustee for the Mass. Board of Higher Education. School District. Over 34 years, I enjoyed teaching high far north are welcome to visit.” Working on a certification in paralegal studies. Find more school science, and serving as a counselor for several about me on Twitter.com/bobbo22.” school districts and a community college. I had friends who were civil engineers, for whom I did environmental 1971 1977 impact work for their housing projects. I did a stint with Donald Charles (EFB) writes, “I am continuing my aquat- a firm that was contracted by the NYS DOT to do an Scott Chase ic ecology research at the Academy of Natural Sciences in (LA) writes, “I am fortunate to be retired after environmental impact study of the Route 5S corridor in Philadelphia where I am the Ruth Patrick Chair in Environ- 33 years with the Dutchess County Department of Planning. Oneida and Herkimer Counties. My all-time favorite job mental Science. Family is doing well.” I am now a full-time volunteer serving on several community was working for the NYS Commission on Tug Hill. I was boards including the local historical society, Friends of Stiss- responsible for assessing the forest resource, and doing Lloyd Peterson (FEG) writes, “Recently completed a reno- ing Landmarks, Pine Plains United, Hudson River Water- up-close-and-personal land use planning with very rural vation of our 1830s home in Canandaigua, NY. Would like shed Alliance, Town 2BA, and the Pine Plains Presbyterian towns. to hear from classmates at: [email protected].” Church. Lots of skiing this winter, and several weeks at the favorite course: My favorite courses were Dendrology camp in the Adirondacks. Would love to hear from others and Entomology, but most helpful have been soils, WPE 1973 from ESF: [email protected].” wood characteristics, and mechanical drawing (thanks, Mr. Maraviglia!). Rev. Mark Clark (EFB) writes, “Currently looking into up- Mike Knudson (FRM) and Ann Groot Knudson (’74, favorite professor: It would be very difficult to name grading my 1-page Yahoo website to include blog and links of ES), Bismarck, ND, have written a book, “Ransom County’s my favorite professor. My heart lies with Dr. Ketchledge interest to environmental science and theology students. Cur- Loyal Defenders,” about World War I service members from with all that he taught us in the classroom, and on the rently also discovering classical philosophers I missed hearing Ransom County, ND. It has a list of over 600 veterans, with trips into the Adirondacks. He was one of the fastest much about at Syracuse. I am thoroughly Thoreau to spinning their service, some postwar information, and photos. Paper- hikers I have ever tried to keep up with. However, I can’t on Spinoza, nestling up to Nietzsche, and getting doused with back, 320 pages, ISBN 978-0-9821700-2-1. forget Dr. Simeone’s homemade insects (that always Descartes...it’s becoming a wild ride. Regards - me. Did I men- The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) induct- made their appearances on exams), and Dr. Morrison tion…unhobbled by Hobbs?” arriving in class in his white coat, pushing an aromatic ed senior urban planner Ralph Willmer (FRM), FAICP, of Watertown, Massachusetts, into the elite membership of cartful of hot, freshly steamed artichokes with mayo 1975 | REUNION on the side. He felt our command of botany would be AICP’s College of Fellows at a recent black-tie ceremony held deficient until we had experienced this member of the A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the in conjunction with the American Planning Association’s botanical kingdom Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on Oc- (APA) 2010 National Planning Conference in New Orleans. courses wish taken: I wish I had taken courses about fish. tober 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide “The AICP College of Fellows recognizes individuals who’ve made exceptional contributions to the planning profession,” like to hear from: I’d love to hear from Ann and John reception planned for October 15th which is a great place Pinzl, and Bob and Jeff Dohrenwend. to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October said AICP President Paul Inghram, AICP. “The Fellows have devoted their careers to excellence in planning and they set hobbies: My hobbies include digging for bottles, which 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. started an interest in old things....and I am a sucker for Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg the highest standards for professional planners today,” he a good book (my house could probably not budge in a Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. added. Election to the Fellowship may be granted to plan- tornado) and trying new recipes. I’m still involved with See the back page for reservation details and event informa- ners who have been longtime members of AICP and have my town’s planning and zoning program. tion. If you need an address or other information to en- demonstrated excellence whether in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research or community service and why attended esf/what esf means to you: Choosing ESF courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni was probably the best decision I ever made, because of Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. leadership. Altogether 37 planners from 22 states were in- my interest in the natural environment. I was raised by ducted into the AICP College of Fellows at the April 10 cere- Francis Walton parents that included a self-trained naturalist who took (EFB) writes, “My life has been blessed mony, which was held at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. us (that includes my sister, Henri, ESF ‘70) to the library by God with good work, a wife, Debra, and three children. Willmer, who is a senior planner and project manager with from a very young age to read about insects, flowers, Today I head to Virginia and then to Afghanistan next week Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., in Watertown, was named animals, and astronomy. By age 12, I’d amassed my to work construction quality assurance (6 months). Hello to a Fellow for his community service and leadership. He has own, well-thumbed, set of nature books. I knew city life fellow classmates from ’75.” helped bring about important and meaningful change to the was not for me. I found just what I needed at ESF! communities where he has worked and to the young planners David Weeks (FRM) is completing his third year at Ecol- he has mentored as well as to APA and the planning profes- ogy & Environment, Inc. He writes, “It’s a refreshing change sion. During the years of service to APA, for example, he after 23 years in the federal sector. My wife Debbie and I are changed the way APA operates, particularly with respect to enjoying the good life in western New York where she is a legislation and policy and in telling the planning story. His researcher at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.” work on the association’s Legislative and Policy Committee altered the form, shape, and quality of APA’s advocacy efforts 1976 locally and nationally. Willmer also established the means Henry Bisner (PSE) writes, “The changing economy has for planners to more effectively communicate about the val- taken its toll on the pulp and paper industry in recent years ue and benefits planning provides. After receiving his degree and so my wife, Nancy and I relocated from the west coast from ESF, Willmer received a Master of Arts degree in urban to Richmond, Virginia to put our engineering skills to work and environmental policy from Tufts University in 1986 . building advanced biofuel plants in the mid-Atlantic region. If there are any classmates in that area, or passing through, 1979 Erna Hamel Baumann ’68 (far right) with a group of contact the Alumni Office to get our contact info and pos- alumni at the 2010 Central New York Dinner in Utica, Thomas Maleike sibly get together.” (PSE) writes, “It’s going on 31 years with NY. From left: Susan Kimball, Tom Catterson ’67, Steve Appleton Papers. Currently working at the West Carrollton, Shauger ’67, Jo Ann Launt, Matt Sullivan, and Erna. Janet Kurman Hesselbarth (FRM) writes, “After almost OH mill as Manager - Utilities, Process Control & Tech- 32 years of Federal service, I have retired as of January 2010. nical; along with Chuck Jackowski (’81, PSE). The mill Summer 2010 | Class Notes 21

Susan Cox ’82 (center) with Kathy McGlauflin, Director of Project Learning Tree and Senior Vice President of Education for the American Forest Foundation (left) and Safiya Samman, Director of Conservation Education for the U.S. Forest Service (right). Mike ‘82 and Joan Ermisch, Rick ‘83 and Karen Volpe, and Mike ‘82 and Cathy Haas enjoyed a mini- reunion while vacationing in Colorado last summer. The three along with Dominic DeSimone ‘81 and Carl Mach ‘81 roomed together while attending ESF. Terry Clements ’85 was elected to serve as first VP of the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture (CELA). recently went through a $125 million thermal papermaking Joseph’s Hospital, Towson, MD, at the age of 23. Michael of Landscape Architecture (CELA). Clements will begin the expansion. Many challenges in the paper industry with over- Peter Miller was born on September 16, 1986, in Altoona, one-year term at the conclusion of the CELA Annual Board seas competitors and high energy, chemicals, and fiber costs PA. He was newly employed by Bartlett Tree Experts of Meeting to be held in Maastrict, the Netherlands, on May are keeping us quite busy. Go Orange Lax!” Finksburg, MD. Mike always had time to listen to everyone, 11, 2010. loved and had faith in Jesus, his family and his friends. Ex- Kevin Mangan 1980 | REUNION pressions of sympathy may be directed to Pete and Karin at: (LA) married Carolyn Haglund on Febru- 19 S Yoder St. ; POB 599, Grantsville, MD 21536-0599 or to ary 20, 2010 in Cashiers, NC. Carolyn’s children Margot, A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the [email protected]. Nate, and Beckett each participated as attendants at the cer- Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on emony. The two met and continue to live in Naples, FL. October 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide 1982 reception planned for October 15th which is a great place 1986 to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October Project Learning Tree (PLT), the environmental education Shawn Wright 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. program of the American Forest Foundation, honored Su- (EFB) writes, “Started working in March Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg san Cox (FRM) with a 2010 National PLT Outstanding for the University of Kentucky as a Horticulture Extension Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. Educator Award. Cox is the Conservation Education Co- Specialist based at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Re- See the back page for reservation details and event informa- ordinator for the Northeastern Area of State and Private source Sustainability. If I ever retire, and if I keep moving tion. If you need an address or other information to en- Forestry for the US Forest Service. PLT’s Outstanding Edu- south, I may finally reach someplace warm and sunny.” courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni cators are selected for their commitment to environmental Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. 1988 education, their exemplary use of PLT, and their exceptional teaching skills. Cox promotes learning about forests and the James Jonza (CHE) was honored with an induction into Carole (Mosseau) Cleveland (EFB) writes, “Finally us- environment by forging partnerships between natural re- 3M Company’s Carlton Society in 2009. This prestigious so- ing my EFB degree and drawing upon the knowledge and source professionals and educators within her northeastern ciety is the company’s “Hall of Fame” for scientists, inventors BS degree acquired oh so long ago at ESF, to support my 20-state region. She incorporates PLT’s hands-on curriculum and engineers. There have been only 182 members inducted credibility as I venture into a new area of Consumer Direct to provide them with teaching strategies and science content in the company’s 108 year history. Dr. Jonza joined 3M in Marketing® and sales.” so they, in turn, can train teachers, youth program leaders, 1985, as a research specialist in the Film Technology Center. and students. Brian Dangler (FRM) writes, “Settling in to Chapel Hill, He developed tear resistant polyester films, which spawned a but still an Orange Man.” business in safety films for windows. These provide protec- Michael Haas (LA) had the opportunity to connect with tion from glass shards in tornados, hurricanes or bomb blasts Brother Jude Lasota former classmate (’81, ES-LA) 1990 | REUNION and deterrence to smash and grab crimes. His key contribu- and former roommates Michael Ermisch (LA) and Rick tions both financially and scientifically were the discovery Volpe (’83, LA) while vacationing in Colorado. Michael A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the and development of interference films based on birefringent writes, “My term as President of the NY Upstate Chapter Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on polyesters. 3M now sells reflective polarizer films that make ASLA was rewarding as we accomplished many new goals October 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide liquid crystal displays brighter and more energy efficient, re- and improved the status of the profession on the state and reception planned for October 15th which is a great place flector mirror films that can pipe light from outside to deep national levels.” to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October inside buildings, anti-counterfeiting color-shifting films, 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. and energy films to reflect out infrared, yet let visible light 1983 Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg through windows. Dr. Jonza holds 41 US Patents, with 13 Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. pending and has authored 12 papers. Calvin Huntzinger (FRM) writes, “My granddaughter See the back page for reservation details and event informa- ‘Possum’ landed ten pan fish this summer. Not bad for a tion. If you need an address or other information to en- Betsy Kaemmerlen (LA) writes, “Just took a great LA three year old! Trapper came up with a nickname for her short course over in Athens, GA with a wonderful plant walk courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni room at our house: ‘Possum Den.’ I’m still selling lumber, Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. with Dr. Dirr!” Margaret is decorating, the kids are growing, add some trips Tara (Mahon) Vincenta (LA) writes, “Artemis Landscape out on the water and in the fields and forest... life is good. Daniel Reed (ES) writes, “Currently working in Japan on Architects, Inc. was awarded a Merit Award from the CTAS- Hope all is well with those who read this.” the Japan/US base trans. Prior to Japan, I was in Lagos, Ni- LA in December of 2009 at their Holiday Awards Dinner for geria working on hospital and prison construction. Prior to a residence in Norwalk, CT. Creating privacy and maintain- 1984 Nigeria I was in Iraq working on a provincial reconstruction ing views.” team embedded with the 82nd ABD in Camp Taji and US Joshua Nixon (EFB) says, “Hi to everyone from the Nix- Embassy in Baghdad.” 1981 on’s in Saratoga Springs. Joshua is a high school sophomore, Rose is in middle school with me... where I’ll stay until retire- 1992 After an 11 day coma, Mike Miller, the eldest son of MFA ment! Happy new decade and good wishes to Wegelmooks Executive Director Karin (Naslund) Miller (FRM) and everywhere!” Lisa (Gowie) Lewis (EFB) writes, “I wrote a contempo- Pete Miller rary romance novel called Love’s Road Home and it is avail- her husband (FRM) of NewPage Corpora- Jill (Wenner) Reymore (ES) recently published an article, able at www.blacklyonpublishing.com. More info. about my tions Luke Mill, entered the gates of Heaven into the loving “Protect Saranac Watershed” in the Adirondack Explorer. She arms of his Savior Jesus on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at St. writing is available at www.lisalewisbooks.com. Otherwise, makes the case for comprehensive study, monitoring, and ac- I’m staying pretty busy with my two daughters - Tessa, 3, and tion to protect this valuable water resource. Bethany, 8 months.” Everyone Has A Story Richard Zalucki (ES) is the owner/operator of Absolute Pest Control, Inc. which has been serving New York’s capital dis- 1994 Margaret (Peg) Coleman ‘79 trict, Saratoga Springs, and Queensbury for over 25 years. major: Forest Biology Katherine (Terry) Radomski (EFB) writes, “The Radom- ski’s have moved to Western Kentucky! Find me on Face- degree: BS in 1979 1985 | IT IS OUR 25TH REUNION! book: Kathy Terry Radomski.” other colleges: Utah State University, University of Georgia A reunion is scheduled for October 15th & 16th in Syra- cuse. We have a campus-wide reception and a 25th Reunion 1995 | REUNION current residence: Cicero, NY Dinner planned for October 15th! On October 16th, you career status: I just opened “Coleman Scientific Con- can see Woodsmen’s Team Events, go to the SU vs. Pitts- A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the sulting” as sole proprietor. burgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg For- Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on Oc- favorite course: Soil Ecology because I am still amazed est, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. See tober 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide at the diversity and interconnections of microbial eco- the back page for reservation details and event information. reception planned for October 15th which is a great place systems. If you need an address or other information for classmates, to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. hobbies: I still love sports and play one or two 4-day vol- just contact the Alumni Office at 315-470-6632 or alumni@ leyball tournaments each year. I enjoy rollerblading at esf.edu. Look for a mailing soon. Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg Onondaga Lake Par, and kayaking on local lakes. Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. Terry L. Clements See the back page for reservation details and event informa- what esf means to you: ESF faculty, students, and staff (LA), associate professor of landscape remind me to be a good steward of the Earth and to architecture at Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + De- tion. If you need an address or other information to en- love life. sign, College of Architecture and Urban Studies, was elected courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni to serve as first vice-president of the Council of Educators Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. 22 Class Notes | Summer 2010

Alumni from the 90s catch up at the alumni lunch in Florida. From left: Steven Herschenhorn ’96 and Patrick St. Fort ’98 at the Country Club of Coral Springs. Stephen Brown ’99 recently completed a successful climb of Mt. McKinley. David Riposo ’00 chats with Zachary ’06 and Juliette Wentworth at the alumni gathering in Albany.

Everyone Has A Story Sculpture of the Rockies published by Southwest Art. You received the same award in 2009. He was also reappointed may learn more about George Bumann by visiting his website to the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Associa- Karen (Wasierski) Logan ‘94 at http://www.georgebumann.com. tion Young Lawyers Section for the 2009-2010 term. He has major: Environmental Studies served on the Executive Committee since 2005 and current- degree: BS in 1994 1999 ly co-chairs the Environmental Law Committee, formerly chairing/co-chairing the Environmental and Land Use Law other colleges: Erie Community College – AAS Oakland Stephen Brown (ES) writes, “I just completed a success- University ‘02 Committee. Tom is an attorney at Halloran & Sage LLP in ful climb of North America’s highest peak, 20,320 ft. Mt. the firm’s Hartford, CT office, and has worked in its Envi- current residence: Oxford, MI McKinley (Denali). We summitted at 7:30 pm on May 9th ronmental and Land Use Practice Group since his summer family: married to Jeff for 18 years; 2 children: twins after 13 days of climbing. I doubt I’m the first ESF grad to associate stint as a 2L. He met his wife, Aubrey, at H&S, who Boomer & Alexandra do this, but I’m sure it doesn’t happen very often! Anyway, has since joined an international law firm where she practices career status: Holly High School Career Development we were the first American team to summit in 2010. Sum- complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage law. Facilitator and People to People Leader mit temperature was -60 below zero... cold by even Syracuse standards, brrrr! Hope all is well at good old ESF.” favorite course: Dendrology was the most helpful so I 2001 could know the beauty of the world around me! Tom Schuster (EFB) writes, “I recently took a new job as favorite professor: Dr. Peter Black the first Sustainability Officer for the City of Las Cruces, Julie (Tasillo) Schneider (ES) married Jonathan Sch- courses wish taken: More dendrology NM where I get to work on a broad range of issues from neider on July 17, 2009 in Vinalhaven, ME. They live in Bal- timore, MD. like to hear from: Joan Fildes, Derrida Domdin, anyone clean energy and recycling to urban forestry and community else from ES 1994 gardening. My wife, Christine Dahlin (’00, EFB) success- 2002 hobbies: horses and equestrian events, gardening, volun- fully defended her Ph.D. dissertation at New Mexico State University and will continue her research on yellow-naped teering, Band Boosters, FIRST robotics, boating and car Shannon Morey Amazon parrot communication as a postdoc this year.” (EFB) was recently awarded The Roswell racing (I know it’s bad for the environment!). Park Cancer Institute Award for Overall Excellence in Dis- why attended esf: I had a genuine interest in preservation sertation Research. This award recognizes the exceptional and conservation of the world’s natural resources. 2000 | REUNION contributions of a graduating doctoral student. She was what esf means to you: ESF made me realize how impor- A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the nominated by both her Mentor and Academic Chair, and tant it is to preserve our resources. It made me a “global Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on Oc- was selected after a competitive review by the Roswell Park citizen.” The basic classes enabled me to have a solid tober 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide Divisional Committee. The award was presented at the Uni- foundation in understanding ecosystems and prepared reception planned for October 15th which is a great place versity at Buffalo May commencement and carries a $500 me for life. Someday I hope I can send some students to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October check from the Institute and a gift from the University. your way – the “green” movement has finally arrived in 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. Michigan! Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg James Young (EFB) writes, “This year, my wife and I were Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. fortunate to welcome the birth of our first child, Asa Daniel. See the back page for reservation details and event informa- We also have returned to the East coast and are living in Christopher Connelly (LA) married Adelaide (Addie) in tion. If you need an address or other information to en- Maryland where I have been hired by USDA APHIS PPQ as September of 2009. courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni an Entomologist Identifier.” Avery Y. Kamila (ES) is now working as a staff writer for the Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. Portland Press Herald in Portland, ME. In addition to writ- 2003 Tom Blatchley (ES) was recently named to the “Connecti- ing the “Natural Foodie” and “Society Notebook” columns, cut Rising Stars” list for 2010, as published in the November Lucas Jefts (FEG) writes, “Started at Arcadis (formally she enjoys writing about environmental issues whenever pos- 2009 issue of New England Super Lawyers magazine and Blasland, Bouck & Lee) in the Albany, NY office after gradu- sible. You can find her on Twitter @AveryYaleKamila. the February 2010 issue of Connecticut magazine. Tom ating in 2003, still going strong!” 1996 Everyone Has A Story would like to hear from: The students that I worked with Michael Askin (LA) writes, “My wife and I celebrated the in studios and lectures arrival of our second son, Liam Henry, on August 4, 2009.” Lisa Tessier ‘01 hobbies: hiking and activities with our children (watercol- major: Landscape Architecture ors when I have a moment of spare time). 1997 degree: Master of Science, 2001 why attended esf: I wanted to build my knowledge of ecology to integrate these ideas with landscape design. other colleges: Cornell (BS in LA 1997) Anne (Reed) Fuller (EFB/FRM) writes, “Our first daughter This may seem odd given my current teaching in the hu- was born on July 27, 2009. She’s a happy and healthy baby!” current residence: Delhi, NY manities, but I remain convinced that an interdisciplinary family: Married to Jack Tessier (ESF Grad, 2002); we approach that bridges science and design will be the key 1998 have two children: Anna (5 1/2 years old) and Abi (2 for building a more sustainable future. 1/2 years old), a dog, two cats, a snake, and a variety what esf means to you: I have been lucky enough to con- After nearly a year of work, sculptor George Bumann’s of residing insects that the girls are “studying” at any tinue my association with ESF by vacationing with our (EFB) monumental deer sculpture “From the Brush Country” particular point in time family at Cranberry Lake Bio Station where my husband was recently installed at its permanent home in Uvalde, TX. career status: Adjunct Instructor at SUNY Delhi (Site En- teaches (see the photo of us on the CLBS playground). The piece was commissioned by a local rancher. In order to gineering, Art Appreciation, History of Architecture, and What I have realized from watching my children and stu- construct such a massive piece (the deer is twice life-size) Bu- an on-line course- Art and Health) dents over the years is that significant leaps in learning mann engineered a special swivel platform that he could use to favorite course: Favorite: Land and Culture with Dr. Kim- occur while “playing” outdoors. I try to carry this con- spin the sculpture around and see it from all perspectives. The merer because it was fascinating to learn about Native cept of “learning outside the classroom” and “playing” sculpture was also constructed from two pieces which were American landscape management practices and I en- into my current teaching practice at SUNY Delhi. then joined together once it was moved outside for the final joyed her case study approach; Most helpful: Computer adjustments. Key to the aesthetic success of the sculpture was Graphics with Dayton Reuter because I have used those ensuring the anatomical accuracy of the deer. Bumann is well skills a great deal since graduating. acquainted with wildlife and their habitats. A naturalist for favorite professor: This is a tough one as so many peo- the Yellowstone Association, he lives just north of the Mam- ple influenced me at ESF. Cheryl Doble demonstrated moth Hot Springs region of the park. His sculptures reside effective, interactive teaching techniques; Dr. Hoffman, in collections throughout the my major professor, reminded me to find balance-- United States and Europe and something I’m not good at (I’ll never forget when she in the permanent collections shared a bunch of delicious pineapple mid-winter when of the National Museum of I was buried in my thesis work); Dr. Spuches expand- Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, ed my thoughts on what college teaching and learning and the CM Russell Museum could be in Great Falls, MT. He is also a courses wish taken: Dendrology to improve my winter member of the Society of Ani- I.D. skills and Mosses...and I am sure I could find many Lisa ’01 and Jack Tessier ’02 at the CLBS playground with mal Artists and was recently more that I would love to take! their daughters, Anna and Abi. included in the new book Summer 2010 | Class Notes 23

Katy Johnson ’09 and Tim Lobczowski ‘05 of Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture speak with Class of 2010 student Christina Chan about job opportunities at the Career Fair. Katy Wallace Vescio ’06, Matt Maraglio ’04, and Mike Snyder ’03 at- tended the 2010 Albany-area alumni recep- tion at the offices of Whiteman Osterman Hanna, LLP. John Munsell ‘03/’07 recently ran into Kelsey Hensley (center; ’09, ES) and cur- rent graduate student Rebecca Allmond at a trial site in Gretna, Georgia.

2004 noted in Nature. She writes, “My research was published in Everyone Has A Story Geophysical Research Letters a few months ago and subse- Jason Cole (FRM) and Erin (Ernst) Cole (LA) write, quently highlighted in Nature and more recently in Earth Adam Petrie ‘04 “We are pleased to announce the birth of our son Wyatt Magazine (Feb ’10) and National Geographic! I am set to major: Construction Management and Wood Products Ernst Cole on October 19, 2009.” defend on April 9th and I am moving to Grenoble, France Engineering Meghan (Chernosky) Gerson (EFB) writes, “My husband, in mid-May for a post-doc position. Things are going pretty degree: BS in 2004 Alex Gerson (’04, EFB), and I are graduates of ESF. We are well on my end!” current residence: Parkville, Maryland both in graduate school at the University of Western Ontario Courtney Palermo (ES) tells us that she recently moved to family: fiancé Kerri Shipley in London, ON Canada. I wanted to share some exciting news sunny Albuquerque, NM to start her first job after the com- career status: Project Manager at Whiting-Turner Con- of his...his research was recently featured on the Discovery pletion of graduate school for mental health counseling. She tracting (6 years). Currently performing a historic resto- Channel’s Daily Planet show in Canada. I don’t think it will is enjoying her new job and living in a naturally beautiful set- ration of The National Gallery of Art. air in the U.S., but it is a very exciting moment in his career ting, being close to many beautifully unique geographic areas favorite course: Wood Properties with Dr. Robert Mey- and he would never have gotten there if it wasn’t for ESF.” and native cultures - and an old ESFer also living close by! er. It was a very challenging course and Dr. Meyer made it very interesting. Also liked Construction Project Man- 2005 | REUNION agement with Professor Tiss. 2007

A reunion for you and your classmates? How about the favorite professor: Dr. Len Smith John Munsell (FRM) writes, “I’m a double graduate of Alumni, Family, and Friends Fall BBQ Weekend on Oc- courses wish taken: Cost Engineering with Professor tober 15th & 16th in Syracuse? We have a campus-wide ESF (MS ’03, PhD ’07) in FNRM and currently an assis- Ken Tiss. tant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Forest Re- reception planned for October 15th which is a great place like to hear from: Classmates from graduating class of to meet classmates and kick off the weekend. On October sources and Environmental Conservation. I serve as co-pi 2004. on a hybrid poplar bioenergy project sponsored by Virginia’s 16th, you can see Woodsmen’s Team events, go to the SU vs. hobbies: Fishing, snowmobiling and renovating my house. Pittsburgh football game, enjoy the barbecue, tour Heiberg Tobacco Indemnification Commission and focused on de- why attended esf: I knew that I wanted to work in con- Forest, see faculty demonstrations, or enjoy the local sights. veloping an alternative crop for farmers transitioning out of tobacco production. One of our trial sites is in Gretna, Vir- struction since a young age. My father graduated from See the back page for reservation details and event informa- ESF and encouraged me to look into it. I am glad I did as ginia, along with two others across the state’s tobacco region tion. If you need an address or other information to en- I received a great education! courage your classmates to attend, just contact the Alumni (known as the Southside). As my team pulled up to the site in Gretna a few weeks ago, I couldn’t believe my eyes. A truck what esf means to you: ESF instilled a sense of environ- Office at 315-470-6632 or [email protected]. mental awareness in me and a love of the outdoors. In with an ESF logo was parked near our trial. I immediately addition, ESF provided a great education that has al- walked over to introduce myself and found Rebecca Allmond 2006 lowed me to excel in my professional career. (graduate student FNRM; advisor is Tim Volk) and Kelsey Alyson Lanciki (CHE) got her BS in Chemistry in 2006 Hensley (’09, ES) working on a trial that is part of the wil- doing senior research with Ted Dibble. She just got her PhD low project at ESF. It was a great chance encounter! We had from South Dakota State University. Her PhD research was lunch together and took photos before leaving.” 1 College President Dr. Neil Murphy addresses the graduating class at the Champagne Toast. For the past several years, the Alumni Association MORE EVENT PHOTOS has sponsored this special event for our newest group of alumni. 1 2 3 2 Professor Robin Kimmerer pours champagne at the 2010 Toast for new graduates. The stu- dents choose which faculty members they would like to act as “champagne baristas” at this annual event.

3 Master of Science candidates line up at Syracuse’s Civic Center prior to Commencement Convocation– Laura Sullivan, Steve Balogh, Li Zhang, John Amaya.

4 The graduating class of 2010 was honored at the Champagne Toast and Pin Ceremony in May.

4 5 Bernier, Carr, and Associates representatives Michael Altieri ’09 and Kelly Reinhardt ’95 at the 2010 Career Fair in Moon Library. 6 Ron Rogers ’90 represented local company Michael Grimm Landscape & Tree at the 2010 Career Fair. Recent graduate Greg Boyd ’07 speaks with 7 Jennifer Palladino at the Alumni Association booth at the Career Fair. The Alumni Office can help connect you with career advisors and men- tors! Contact the Alumni Office if you’re inter- ested in this.

8 Welcome Class of 2010! This group of LAs prepares for Commencement Convocation in Syracuse’s Civic Center. They were among the 400 students who graduated in May.

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Fall bbq 2010 OCT. 15–16, 2010 Advance Sale Tickets Lodging Required for All Events To pay by check Alumni & Family Please mail this form with your check to Suggestions ESF Alumni Office, Suny ESF 1 forestry drive Syracuse, NY 13210-2785 Below is a list of hotels at which we reserved a fall BBQ block of rooms. You are encouraged to make To pay by credit card Please call the Alumni Office at your hotel reservations as soon as possible as reservation form Tel: (315) 470-6632 hotels in the area may sell out. In order to receive the discounted price listed, you must Contact mention that you are with SUNY ESF. Name Class Major

University Area Address Daytime Phone # ( ) Downtown Syracuse City State Zip E-mail Parkview Hotel Guest Name(s) 315-476-4212 or 1-800-365-4663 713 East Genesee Street 15 rooms are reserved at $179/night Friday, October 15 2 night minimum stay EVENt Cost Number Attending tOtal Due Reservation Deadline: August 31, 2010 Reception* $ 7.00 ea. $

Coffee Haus FREE ------Baldwinsville, NY Alumni “Silver” Dinner $30.00 ea. $ (20 minutes from campus) * Really a meal: includes beer, wine, soda, sandwiches, snacks, dessert and door prizes! Red Mill Inn 315-635-4871 Saturday, October 16 4 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville EVENt Cost Number Attending tOtal Due 10 rooms reserved at $99/night Adult Package Price* $18.00 ea. $ Visit www.theredmillinn.com for more info. Reservation Deadline: September 15, 2010 Child (6–12) Package Price* $10.00 ea. $ Child (5 & under) Package Price* FREE ------7th North Street Area SU vs. Pittsburgh** $22.00 ea. $ (15 minutes from campus) Football Tickets (Regularly $38 ea.)

Hampton Inn Airport All football ticket orders include a one-time handling fee. $ 5.00 315-457-9900 Taste of CNY $ 5.00 ea. $ 417 Seventh North Street, Liverpool 30 rooms reserved at $109/night * Package Price includes BBQ, Coffee with the Dean, ** Football tickets will not be mailed. Heiberg Forest Tour, and all other Saturday events They will be available for pick up on Refer to group code SUNY ESF Reunion listed in the enclosed brochure with the exception campus Friday and Saturday. Reservation deadline: October 1, 2010 of the football game and Taste of CNY.

Maplewood Inn Total Due (Please make check payable to ESF Alumni Association) $ 1-866-318-9937 or 315-451-1511 Parking passes 400 7th North Street, Liverpool Which events are you attending? Yes, please send me a parking pass 15 rooms reserved at $99/night So that we may have an accurate count at each of the events on Saturday, please indicate below which (at no extra cost), if available. Reservation deadline: September 15, 2010 events you will be attending and the number of people Please note that you may receive two parking per event. passes. One for Friday after 4:00 p.m. and one Super 8 EVENT Number Attending for all-day Saturday. Due to an NBA game at the 1-800-800-8000 or 315-451-8888 Carrier Dome on Friday evening, on-campus park- Coffee with the Dean # 421 7th North Street, Liverpool ing is limited. Passes will only be given to those attending the reception and/or alumni dinner and 40 rooms reserved at $59/night BBQ # # of vegetarians will be distributed on a first-come first-serve ba- Reservation deadline: September 15, 2010 # of vegans sis. As we are also expecting a large number of people on campus for Saturday, priority for on- Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn Heiberg Forest Tour # campus parking will be given to those people who (limited seating on the buses) 315-701-4400 will be attending the barbecue. Please realize that everyone may not receive a parking pass. Those 136 Transistor Parkway, Liverpool who do not receive a parking pass for on-campus 20 rooms reserved at $129.99/night Reservation Deadline parking for Saturday will be directed to an alter- Reservation deadline: October 1, 2010 October 1, 2010 native parking location and shuttled to campus.