SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 219 Bray Hall, One Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210-2785 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? cal agents for the US Army. “The in Herrington having three careers use in the river’s watershed. Army wanted to know where at ESF: Meteorology, Urban For- Herrington said that his work poisonous gas would go if it was estry, and Geospatial Technology. in Urban Physical Environment Lee Herrington, Ph.D. released below a forest canopy,” “I had several interesting research led to a chairmanship of the Ur- by Eileen T. Jevis explained Herrington. “In gen- projects during my tenure at ESF, ban Physical Environment work- eral, it doesn’t go directly down- said Herrington. ing group (charged with studying ost residents of Upstate wind; it goes to the left of the In Forest meteorology, Her- urban microclimate and urban New York have a some- above canopy wind and wanders rington helped Prof. Berglund es- acoustics) of the US Forest Ser- what cranky pride in our around quite a bit.” tablish the micrometeorological vice’s Pinchot Institute (Consor- Mranking as one of the snowiest re- Herrington began his career at system for measuring the physical tium for Environmental Forestry gions in the U.S. We are a hearty ESF teaching Meteorology, Forest environment in the three ecosys- Research) which, in turn, led to community who readily welcomes Fire Behavior, and Forest Micro- tems at the Forest Environmental several years of service as the Con- newcomers to the area. Lee Her- meteorology – courses he would Outdoor Teaching Lab (FEOTL) sortium’s Executive Director. rington, Ph.D., experienced all teach for thirty years. In the 1970’s at Heiberg Forest and incorporat- With his increasing interest in he became interested in Urban ing the data into teaching. GIS, Herrington also accepted that Syracuse has to offer when he Forestry, specifically how trees “In Urban Forestry, along with various positions with the Insti- moved here from Virginia in 1966 interacted with the urban physi- studying urban microclimate, the tute for Geospatial Technology – just in time for the renowned cal environment, a developing propagation of acoustic energy (IAGT) on the Cayuga College blizzard that dumped over 42 research area at the time and a nat- (noise) over and through forest campus in Auburn, NY. These inches of snow in four days. What ural fit for his background knowl- types was studied and was of ma- positions included Education Co- better way to welcome a meteorol- edge. In the late 1980s Herrington jor interest to me. This acoustic ordinator and, later, Director of ogist than to offer him a turbulent his degree under the GI Bill. He was asked to teach Geographic In- work extended to the measurement Research. “Teaching at Auburn weather pattern? went on to Yale University to earn formation Systems (GIS) – a course of the noise environment and the was interesting because of the Herrington, a native of Ham- a Master of Science in Forest Tree that would span most of his career. propagation of noise in urban ar- diversity in the student popula- den, CT, attended the University Physiology from the Yale School “I got interested in GIS when I saw eas in downtown Syracuse,” Her- tion,” explained Herrington. “It of Maine where he received a bach- of Forestry in 1960 and a Ph.D. in people putting maps into comput- rington explained. was challenging teaching students elor’s degree in Forestry. He inter- Forest Micrometeorology in 1964 ers,” said Herrington. “The first Additionally, the work Her- with varying academic abilities.” rupted his education in 1953 when also from Yale University GIS systems were very crude. The rington did in Geographic Infor- He was soon appointed to IAGT’s he volunteered for the draft during Before accepting a position at software now is very sophisticated mation Systems culminated in the Board of Directors as the College’s the Korean War. After serving 16 ESF, Herrington worked as a Se- and has a wide range of applica- development of a geospatial model representative, a position he holds months in Korea as a Movement nior Meteorologist at Melpar, Inc., tion – from tax mapping to the for predicting the changes in the today. Control Specialist in the U.S. in Falls Church, VA, conducting analysis of wildlife and plant habi- pollutant loads in Suffolk Coun- As a Principal of Impact Con- Army, Herrington returned to the research in the atmospheric dis- tats to Forest Management.” His ty’s Carmans River and the Great sultants, a Syracuse firm that wrote University of Maine to complete persion of bacterial and chemi- wide range of knowledge resulted South Bay due to changes in land Please see HERRINGTON, Page 8 Senior Reunion & Alumni and Family Fall BBQ 2011 LEFT | The Class of 1970 reconnects at the 2010 Fall BBQ Reception. Senior Reunion 1911-2011 (Class of 1961 and earlier) A special reservation form has been mailed to you. CELEBRATING Alumni & Family Fall BBQ The registration form may be found on the back page of this 100 YEARS Alumni News. TABLE OF CONTENTS Make your reservations 2 | College President’s Message today! Alumni Assoc. President’s Message 3 | 1926 Camp Log The College will once again offer alumni, students and their families 4 | Department Updates an opportunity to mix and meet this fall during Sept. 22–24, 2011 9 | Graduating Student Survey 11 | ESF Trip to Cape Cod fter several successful years of com- celebrating 45 years or less, will begin with as the mammoth Carousel Mall, a nearby bining Homecoming with the tra- the Alumni Association Annual Meeting casino, quaint villages, and closer to cam- 12 | Event Photos ditional “Parents Weekend,” the at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 23rd. pus, there are visits to familiar buildings and 15 | Class Notes CollegeA will once again offer alumni, stu- They will then join with parents and cur- Marshall Street to spark some memories. Ar- dents and their families an opportunity to rent students at the official “Ribbon Cut- mory Square, an area of renovated buildings 24 | Fall BBQ Reservation Form mix and meet this fall. In addition, we are ting” ceremony at the new Centennial Hall, in downtown Syracuse, offers clubs, restau- also inviting our “Senior Alumni,” those ESF’s first residence building which will be rants, and music for all tastes. It is an area INCLUDED who have graduated 50 years or more, back housing over 450 students. Following the the students love to visit, as do alumni. to campus to participate in the weekend’s ac- “Ribbon Cutting,” there is a reception in Finally, to cap off the weekend, the annual SUNY-ESF SCHOLARSHIP tivities. Plans for September 22 - 24 place Moon Library where alumni can get to- this year’s events just at the beginning of au- gether with classmates, meet some students “Taste of Central New York” will be held in Honoring the Peace Corps tumn with the promise of some great weath- and their parents and enjoy a beverage or 408 Baker Hall. This room overlooks Hen- Page 7 er. The Office of Alumni Relations and the two and start celebrating their graduation dricks Field and is a warm and comfortable Office of Student Affairs have combined anniversary. This reception is more like a atmosphere that alumni and parents have resources to offer their respective guests meal as the hors d’oeuvres are “heavy.” Fol- come to love. The “Taste” will feature at least CENTENNIAL QUIZ: PART II much more than either could do alone. On lowing the reception, alumni may want to six New York wines, cider, soda, and snacks. Test Your ESF Knowledge the back page of this issue is a list of events take in some talent at the Coffee Haus in All the products are from Central New York Page 8 scheduled for alumni and parents and there the Alumni Lounge which has proven to be and provide either a great way to wrap-up are certainly many events that should be of highly entertaining. the weekend or a great meeting spot prior to interest. Saturday, the Syracuse University football that final Saturday night outing. BOOKSTORE The celebration for our Senior Alumni be- team hosts Toledo in the Dome. The Or- All alumni are advised to look at the back Shop the ESF Bookstore gins with an Alumni Dinner on Thursday, angemen were in a Bowl game last year and page and make reservations soon. Please note Page 14 September 22nd. Here the Classes of 1961 are on their way to establishing a winning that Senior Alumni (Class of 1961 and ear- and earlier classes such as ’56 and ’51 will tradition. Coach Marrone knows how to lier) have been mailed a special reservation gather and start the weekend. The Class of build a winning team so there is a great deal form. We have also published a hotel accom- SPOTLIGHT ON RESEARCH 1961 will be honored at this dinner, and a of anticipation in Syracuse that this year’s modations list on the back page. Please note class photo will be taken. They will follow team will have another successful season. Alumni & Students Connect the various deadlines for each hotel. Rooms up this celebration with a breakfast the next But if you are not interested in football and it Page 23 day hosted by College President, Neil Mur- is a walk in the woods that you like, we sug- will only be available at the rate listed until phy and a Centennial Presentation at lunch gest taking the Heiberg Forest tour instead the stated deadline. 1 presented by Professor Emeritus, Hugh of the game.