Welcome to the alumni e-news service. This news bulletin is designed specifically with our alumni in mind to announce events, programming, news and opportunities to get involved with the Faculty of Forestry.

events

Do you need to move your sofa every time you want to open your fridge? Can’t find what you’re looking for in your crowded closets? Whether you live in a 400 square foot Yaletown studio, a basement in Kits or a house in Victoria, everyone needs a plan to keep one’s life and possessions organized.

Join fellow recent UBC grads (age 35 & under) for the Next Step: EFFEKTIV Planning for Your Home event to find out how you can make the most of your living space. After visiting a series of stations where knowledgeable IKEA specialists will offer you tips for maximizing your living, working and storage space, enjoy an exclusive shopping experience featuring a special IKEA discount.

Thursday, September 23rd
IKEA Richmond
3200 Sweden Way

The Open House will run from 1pm to 5pm with various short technical seminars and hands-on demonstrations to inform you about new developments in machinery, software, equipment and supplies related to advanced wood products manufacturing. Staff and faculty will be providing productivity tips and sharing information that will help manufacturers increase competitiveness. They will also have information on training and technical assistance programs available to the industry. Tours of CAWP will be run on the half-hour, led by student volunteers, and will showcase some of the research and industry projects that are carried out in the building.

In the evening the Faculty will be holding its Co-op Presentation Evening from 6pm to 9pm. This is a great opportunity to find out about the projects that students from our B.SC. Wood Products Processing program carried out during their summer co-op work terms and what they could do for your organization. The evening includes a networking opportunity to meet our current co-op students in all years of the program and is always popular with industry visitors who may be considering hiring a student or graduate for either short-term work placements or permanent positions.

There is no charge to attend either the Open House or Co-op Presentations, and a light buffet meal will be available at 5pm. For more information, to RSVP or request a full schedule, please contact cawp@cawp.ubc.ca.

Milestone Reunion – November 2010
The Faculty will be holding an evening of recognition for all Forestry class members who are celebrating a milestone reunion in 2010.  These include:

Class of 1950 – 60th Reunion
Class of 1955 – 55th Reunion
Class of 1960 – 50th Reunion
Class of 1965 – 45th Reunion
Class of 1970 – 40th Reunion
Class of 1975 – 35th Reunion
Class of 1980 – 30th Reunion
Class of 1985 – 25th Reunion
Class of 1990 – 20th Reunion
Class of 1995 – 15th Reunion
Class of 2000 – 10th Reunion

Date: November 9, 2010
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver

Reception from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Dinner served at 6:15 pm

The cost to attend is $20 per person.  Guests and family members are welcome.

If you’d like to reconnect with old classmates, share stories of the good old days, network with potential new employers, or just get out for a hot meal, please contact Jenna McCann at 604-822-8787 or jenna.mccann@ubc.ca.  The RSVP deadline is October 29, 2010.

programs

Being a mentor is a rewarding experience and requires a minimal time commitment (just 10-15 hours spread out from September to April). As a mentor, here’s what you can expect:

• Attend the Kick-Off Event to meet your students on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
• Coordinate a minimum of three sessions with your mentees over the course of the academic year. These sessions can be meetings, phone calls, emails or visits to your workplace.
• Complete final evaluations for the students and the program

What do you gain from the program?
• An opportunity to enhance your coaching skills
• A chance to recruit students for volunteer assignments and projects
• An opportunity to expand your job applicant pool

If you are interested in participating, please complete the application form and submit it to Geoff Anderson, Co-op Coordinator, at geoff.anderson@ubc.ca or by fax at 604-822-8645.

For more information on the program contact our Co-op Coordinators: Linda Dom, or Geoff Anderson.

news

Lost in the Woods
We’re on the lookout for our lost alumni.  Have you seen them?  Check out our Lost in the Woods page.

Questions or comments for the Faculty?  Please send them to:

UBC Faculty of Forestry
Alumni Relations Office
2610-2424 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4
604-822-8787
jenna.mccann@ubc.ca