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Lecture: Forests and Wood, Our Superpower!
Venue: Squires Student Center, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

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Description:
The College of Natural Resources and Environment will host the inaugural John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 inside the Commonwealth Ballroom located within the Squires Student Center on the campus of Virginia Tech.

The lecture, “Forests and Wood, Our Superpower,” will be delivered by Kathryn Fernholz, president and CEO of Dovetail Partners. A reception will follow.

Kathryn “Katie” Fernholz, president and CEO of Dovetail Partners, is a forester and sustainability expert with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in small-holder forestry, community decision-making, and supply-chain standards. From her roots on an organic farm to global leadership in natural resource management, Katie champions environmental stewardship. A contributor to the FAO/UNECE Forest Products Annual Market Review since 2010, she has also served on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and in leadership roles for the Society of American Foresters.

The event is free and open to the public however registration is required.

To register, visit: https://cnre.vt.edu/hosner.

In 2025, CNRE is celebrating the first forester hired at Virginia Tech, J. Wilbur O’Byrne in 1925, marking 100 years of forestry education, research, and outreach. The distinguished lecture series honors John F. Hosner, honorary founding dean of the college, who would be 100 years old on Feb. 25, 2025.

The lecture is made possible by a generous gift from John's wife, Tenna Hosner, and continues his enduring vision for preparing and inspiring the next generation of natural resources professionals. This lecture is a bridge between the Virginia Tech campus and the Blacksburg community that Tenna continues to call home.

The Squires Student Center is located at 290 College Avenue in Blacksburg, VA on the campus of Virginia Tech.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/bNvcCwjt/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://news.vt.edu/notices/cnre-hosner-lecture.html or https://cnre.vt.edu/hosner or https://www.facebook.com/vtcnre or https://www.facebook.com/events/943067121062452.