SNRE eNews — Fall 2007
Welcome to the first edition of "SNRE eNews Update," an informative newsletter for alumni, friends and supporters of the School of Natural Resources and Environment. Learn about great events happening at SNRE like the 7th Annual Peter M. Wege Lecture presented by William Clay Ford, Jr., "The Road to Sustainable Transportation," 5:00 pm, Rackham Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Class Notes
Jerry Gidner
"Having both a MS and a JD from the University of Michigan, it is hard to know which one opens the most doors, but they both do." Jerry Gidner, 1990 joint SNRE/LAW alumnus alum was recently appointed Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Having lived and worked in Washington D.C. for the past 17 years, he has seen many doors open in his career.
Diane Cameron
Lawrence
"At SNR, I was always encouraged to let my curiosity drive my studies. I'm so grateful for that early example. Curiosity about the world remains the tool I use most often in my journalism work." Diane Cameron Lawrence (BS, Class of 77), is a freelance writer and producer based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Announcing the President's Challenge for Graduate Student Support
University of Michigan President, Mary Sue Coleman, understands the need for increased graduate support and has launched a new initiative to leverage the generous support of our donors. Beginning September 1, 2007, the President's Office will match fifty cents on every dollar raised for graduate student support. Learn more about the President's Challenge!
Introducing the School's Visiting Committee
Contributing expertise to the Dean and the School of Natural Resources and Environment's leadership, our new Visiting Committee will help expand the School's reach and impact on campus, across the nation and around the world. Meet the members!
SNRE and Dean Rosina Bierbaum continue to shape discussion on climate change adaptation
Dean Bierbaum
Confronting Climate Change: Dean Rosina Bierbaum and colleagues analyze environmental changes facing the global community and outline strategies for coping with the likely risks.
At least eight U-M researchers, including Dean Bierbaum, contributed to the latest set of climate-change reports issued by the U.N.-sponsored panel that shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 12 with former Vice President Al Gore.
Dean Rosina Bierbaum, an expert in environmental policy, has been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious society that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in scholarly and professionial fields.
Upcoming Events
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is hosting various events this year, on campus and at different locations across the country. Please join us for an alumni reception, professional conference or Dean's Speaker Series lecture:
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November 13 ~ 7th Annual Peter M. Wege Lecture presented by William Clay Ford, Jr., "The Road to Sustainable Transportation," 5:00 pm, Rackham Auditorium
- November 15 ~ Big Four Recruiting Event and Alumni Reception, San Francisco, CA at Hotel Nikko
- November 16 ~ North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference, Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA
- November 29 ~ Big Four Recruiting Event and Alumni Reception, Boston, MA at the MIT Faculty Club
- December 6 ~ Deans Speaker Series presents David Goldston, Loving Science to Death?: Why Politicians Embrace and Attack Science in Environmental Debates, 5:00 lecture in Dana 1040, reception following in Ford Commons
- Learn more
In Memoriam
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Landscape Architecture and Terrestrial Ecology Welcome New Faculty
Chris Ellis begins his first semester as Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture program this fall; Byoung-Suk Kweon joins the Institute of Social Research as Research Investigator, and the Landscape Architecture program as its newest Adjunct Assistant Professor; and Inez Ibanez will join the Terrestrial Ecology program in January, 2008. Learn more.
Giving Announcements
- Class of 2007 pledges $8,500 largest Class Gift in School history to support professional development opportunities for SNRE students
- Visiting Committee member and alumnus Peter Mertz matches gift to the Student Government Support Fund
- James van Sweden bequest encourages architectural and landscape design collaboration
- Learn more
We'd love to hear your thoughts on this e-newsletter and look forward to your feedback!
Office of Development and Alumni Relations,
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan
440 Church Street,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1041
734.615.0270
