Association of Environmental Professionals
The student chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals
is a group of students whose primary interest lies in the area of professional
environmental services. This student group provides informational programs
and projects for students interested in pursuing a career in the area
of environmental services.
The club's weekly meetings consists of information on jobs, internships, upcoming events, and guest speakers. Guest Speakers talk about environmental issues related to the interest of the club members.
President:
Sarah McCutcheon
Vice-President:
Kirsten Mortensen
Secretary: Maddy Dravis
Treasurer: Nick Shields
Ag Council Rep: Candice Woodbury and Jason Slamovich
Publicity: Kelsey Cowin
Club Advisor: Priya Verma and Rich Thompson
Earth, Soil, & Water Conservation Club (ESWCC)
During biweekly club meetings, the ESWCC discusses upcoming events and frequently has guest speakers. Guest speakers include students, industry members, and professors who care to share their research, senior projects, and travel experiences, among other things. The club is in charge of organizing department activities including MESA, the Open House booth, and the annual banquet. ESWCC also coordinates outings for club members such as beach clean-ups and barbeques.
President: Randi Brent
Vice-President: Adrian Gallo
Secretary: Andrew Byrd
Treasurer: Natalie Rossington
Ag Council Rep: Tom Whitman and Laurie Fraser
Activity Coordinator: Eric Boyd
Club Advisor:
Dr. Chip Appel 756-1691
The Cal Poly Logging Team
We are an intercollegiate team of men and women students who are interested in traditional forestry field skills. This includes competitive events like double bucking, axe throwing, horizontal and vertical chopping, and chainsawing. Participation with the logging team is also a good way to develop pratical working skills in a safe environment.
Looking for Firewood? Use email link below, or call any officer for information.
For more information contact:
President:
Walt Page
Vice-President:
Valerie Grant
Secretary:
Melissa Pechter
Treasurer:
Matthew Johnson
Equipment Manager:
Mitchell Richardson
Equipment Manager:
Chad Freeman
Club Advisor: Samantha Gill
The Cal Poly Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF)
The Cal Poly Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters functions as a professional organization that strives to provide the latest forestry information and contacts for those students primarily interested in forestry or forestry related careers.
Recent SAF activities have included:
- Joint CIF/SAF conference in Edmonton, Alberta
- Southern California SAF meeting at Lake Arrowhead
- National SAF meeting in Washington D.C.
- Presentation by Rob Cervantes of BLM (jobs available: see NRM office, Building 11 room 217)
- Presentation by Darcy Parker of Oregon Department of Forestry (jobs available: see NRM office, Building 11 room 217)
- Table at Farm City Nights to interact with the public
- Presentations at Fall Preview and Open House
- Holloween Hoopla booth
- Los Padres SAF Chapter meeting featuring Art Cowley of Big Trees
- Volunteers to clean campus for Ag. Beautification Day
- Northern California SAF meeting in Sacramento
- SAF National Convention
Come to our next meeting and learn more about SAF. The success of the student chapter depends on the active involvement of all forestry students.
President:
Andrew Ruddock
Vice-President: John Clawson
Secretary: Jillian Kreth
Treasurer: Adam Cox
Club Advisor: Chris Dicus
Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE)
SAFE is the student section of the professional organization, the Association for Fire Ecology (AFE). Cal Poly's chapter of SAFE is one of thirteen chapters nationwide. SAFE brings together students from diverse backgrounds who share a common interest in fire ecology and related issues, as well as providing an excellent opportunity for students to network with fire science professionals and students from other universities. Although official membership in SAFE is not required, only students who are official club members can take advantage of reduced-cost or free attendance of annual AFE conferences and other activities held around the country.
Club Advisor:
Dr. Chris Dicus 756-5104
Soil Judging Team
Soil Judging is a collegiate program sponsored by the American Society of Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America. Students describe, classify, and interpret soils as a professional soil scientist would, under a time constraint. Following 4 days of practice, students judge 3 soils as individuals, and 2 soils as teams ("groups").
Club Advisor:
Dr. Thomas Rice 756-2420
Xi Sigma Pi
Xi Sigma Pi is a national forestry/natural resources honor society. Students receive an invitation during fall quarter to join based on scholastic achievement. The new intiates go through a fun, and not so grueling "rush", where they carry around the official XSP plaques they have hand made and attempt to obtain current member signatures. This usually occurs in the first two weeks of Winter quarter. The group sponsors several special events, such as the Distinguished Speaker Program and a community project.
Club Advisor:
Samantha Gill 756-6205
President:
Lennel Mendoza 213-239-4263
Vice-President:
Madeline Dravis 661-619-2723
Secretary:
Molly Nilsson 949-395-9648
Treasurer:
Sarah Alarcon 805-710-6346
Ag Council Rep:
Kelsey Cowin 559-970-2839