SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 219 Bray Hall, One Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210-2785 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.