Leaving Hawaiʻi, Gaining Perspective, and Returning with Purpose: Chanel Yee’s Journey
Recent grad, Chanel Yee (BUF’23), shares her UBC Forestry experience, from deciding to leave home to being led back after graduating through opportunities created during her time here.
My Career Story: Jennifer Hong
Learn about UBC Forestry alumna Jennifer Hong as she shares her global career in climate change, bioeconomy, and energy policy.
Empowering voices: Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn
Alumnus Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn shares initiatives that give voice to others, in celebration of Black History Month.
Dan Macmaster awarded Alumni Builder Award
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dan Macmaster, MSFM’13, on being named a recipient of the 2024-25 Alumni Builder Awards.
Marina Melanidis Awarded UBC Young Alumni Award
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Marina Melanidis on being awarded UBC’s Young Alumni Award.
In Honour of Dr. John Worrall
Dr. John Worrall, a cherished UBC Forestry faculty member, is remembered for his unconventional teaching methods and generosity. He left a lasting impact on students and colleagues and his legacy lives on through awards and bursaries supporting student learning in his name.
Alumni Profile: Shalom Addo-Danso
Meet Shalom Addo-Danso. UBC Forestry Alumnus and a leader in research advancement, Shalom’s work is informing national forest policy and shepherding the next generation of ecologists, especially those in Africa.
Alumni Profile: Yemi Adeyeye
Learn about the exciting and varied career of Dr. Yemi Adeyeye, (PhD(Forestry)’20) in this Black History Month spotlight.
MSFM Alumnus Q&A: Dan Macmaster
Discover Dan Macmaster’s journey from teacher to Forestry Manager with UBC Forestry’s MSFM program. Learn about the keys to success, emphasizing networking, community engagement, and understanding First Nations forestry.
When Failure Isn’t an Option
A winning mindset drove 2023 Alumni Builder Award recipient Reid Carter to excel and give back.