100th Anniversary
Our Centennial Celebration highlighted both our School's rich history and its bright future. Throughout the week, we heard from alumni, faculty and students who articulated how their SNRE education has shaped their lives in direct and tangible ways and also helped to change the world. These powerful expressions, coupled with tributes from business, community, and University leaders, underscored the fact that SNRE has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of interdisciplinary environmental education. As we have done for 100 years, we continue to train the next generation of environmental leaders and equip them with the skills to tackle the increasingly complex environmental challenges of tomorrow. Though the problems, the solutions, and the tools may change, SNRE remains ever true to our mission--protection of the earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable society.
-- Dean Rosina M. Bierbaum
In 1903, the Department of Forestry was created within the College of Literature, Sciences, and the Arts. Filbert Roth was the first chair of the department. Over the years, the Department of Forestry eventually evolved into the School of Natural Resources & Environment.
In 2003, SNRE celebrated 100 years of continuous existence as an independent organization, evolving from a Department to School. Centennial festivities included panel discussions with alumni, numerous lectures, and the rededication of the newly renovated Dana Building.
