Monthly e-news for alumni, students, and friends of the department
May 2018
Welcome to the inaugural alumni, student, and friends e-news. We want to keep you posted on our program, students, and alumni activities. If you have questions about items you see in the e-news, contact Laura Lhotka ( laura.lhotka@uky.edu ). We hope you enjoy!
Dr. Stringer Named Department Chair
Jeff Stringer, a longtime University of Kentucky professor, has been named chair of the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. Read More
Rob Paratley Receives 2018 Great Teacher Award
Rob Paratley receives the UK Alumni Association 2018 Great Teacher Award from the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. Read More
2018 Spring Field Semester from the Student Perspective
The juniors in the Spring Field Semester provided a week by week summary and photos of their activities during the field semester. Read More about what our students were up to these 15 weeks.
Hannah Hollowell Awarded the Forestry Alumni Scholarship
Hannah Hollowell was awarded this year’s Forestry Alumni Scholarship. Hannah is double majoring in Forestry and Natural Resources & Environmental Science. Members of the Forestry Alumni Scholarship Committee, Kate Robie and Gary Wilmhoff, presented Hannah with her award during the annual Spring Recognition Dinner.
Senior Capstone FOR 480
Congratulations to our seniors for finishing up the FOR 480 senior capstone course and graduating in 2018.
Graduate Student Award for Excellence
Congratulations to Zachary Hackworth, Jacob Hutton, and Kenton Sena for receiving this year’s Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Graduate Student Award for Excellence. The award was presented during the annual Spring Recognition Dinner.
Forestry Alumni Weekend Bash
Save the date for our Forestry Alumni Weekend Bash that will be held October 13-14, 2018. Join fellow forestry alums for dinner UK’s South Farm in Lexington on Saturday, October 13. On Sunday, October 14 come back to Robinson Forest for lunch, hikes, and tours. Read More
Upcoming Events
September 28, 2018
October 13-14, 2018
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