Bentley Family Hall Opens its Doors
After twelve years of hard work, and thanks to the contributions of alumni, grant-making foundations, companies and organizations the final phase of the Loon Lake Research and Education Centre redevelopment project is nearing completion. On October 1st the new dining hall, named Bentley Family Hall, after lead donor, Peter Bentley and his family, was officially opened.
2017 Donor Recognition Evening
On Thursday, March 9, 2017, the UBC Faculty of Forestry was delighted to host a ‘Donor Recognition Evening’ to honour and thank our generous donors and celebrate the 2016 student award recipients. Guests mingled in the Atrium of the Forest Sciences Centre for a cocktail reception, with speeches from Dean John Innes; and two award recipients representing the graduate and undergraduate students.
Bringing Art to the Forest Science Centre
A love of forests and an appreciation for the cycles of nature are behind the creation of artworks by Lori-ann Latremouille and Pnina Granirer recently donated to the Faculty and on display in the atrium of the Forest Science Centre.
Lori-ann Latremouile is Vancouver born-and-raised, and describes her artwork as “biophilic”, using E. O. Wilson’s term for the innate love of living things.
Engaging Aboriginal People in Forestry Management
As Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Dr. John Innes (PhD 1983) has dedicated his career to advancing sustainable forestry practices. As he begins his second term at the helm of the Faculty, Aboriginal engagement continues to be a strategic priority for him. In fact, Dr. Innes and his wife Jill have just established a fund that will help make education more accessible for Aboriginal students.