Commencement Reception
The commencement reception was held on Friday, June 14 to honor the Class of 2024. Enjoy some of the pictures below!
Commencement 2024
Congratulations Class of 2024!
Awardees for 2024
Kelly Axe
Josh Waier
Paul & Neva Dunn Senior Award
Ireland Streeter
Harold Bowerman Leadership Award
Josh Waier
Department Outstanding Seniors
Jack Remington - FE
Kathy Young - FE/CE
Jacob Kerr - FOR
Ireland Streeter - TRAL
Paris Coleman - NR Corvallis
Rebekah Yusko - NR Ecampus
Haley Mohr - NR Cascades
Kaelin Quigley - RM
Will LaChance - WINS
Meet some of our graduates!
Angella Rivas
Major: Natural Resources
Next step: Angella will be continuing her craft of woodturning after graduation.
Audrey Brandis
Major: Forestry
"I had such an amazing experience here and I could not be more thankful."
Charlie Boyle
Major: Natural Resources
Danielle Melcher
Major: Forestry
Next step: Moving to Montana to work as a Wildland firefighter for the Forest Service
Eli Gold
Major: Natural Resources
Advice for incoming students: Join a club!
Hannah Scruggs
Major: Masters in Sustainable Forest Management
"I got to work on so many amazing projects, make connections with professionals in my field, and develop lifelong friendships, which are all beyond the typical education experience."
Jacklyn Vargo
Major: Master of Natural Resources
"Being an e-campus student, it was different than being there, but the environmental classes and professors were phenomenal!"
Jessica Blunn
Major: Forestry
Advice for incoming students: Don't be afraid to be the person who asks questions.
Jordan Speer
Major: Renewable Resources
"I truly have learned so much about community and the interwoven web of Forestry across the world and have developed skills and hobbies alike that I will take with me for the rest of my life."
Joseph Alley
Major: Natural Resources
"It's the best community on campus! The professors and staff are so amazing!"
Kate McCredie
Major: Masters in Forest Ecosystems and Society
Next step: Work at Oregon State University as a Faculty Research Assistant
Lindsey Combs
Major: Natural Resources
Advice: If you are a parent with young children, look into Little Beavs! My kids went to preschool here while I attended my classes
Lindsey McDowell
Major: Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership
Advice: Push yourself to do hard things because it can be easy to back down from something hard.
Lucinda Boyle
Major: Natural Resources
"I love being in the College of Forestry. It feels like a real community and the building is my favorite place to study!"
Madison Washburn
Major: Forestry
"My experience in the CoF has been a great one. I have enjoyed the opportunities I have been able to receive. I appreciate the CoF ongoing commitment to inclusion."
Paris Coleman
Major: Natural Resources
Advice: Take advantage of the resources that OSU offers
Parker Lauffenburger
Major: Forestry
"I think the camaraderie that you gain with your fellow classmates, as the college is fairly small, is really awesome and I think undervalued. "
Tiphanie Henningsen
Major: Master of Natural Resources
Next step: Continue working for the Forest Service
Triston Nelson
Major: Natural Resources
"I've had an amazing time here. The resources available to us are immense and really help guide our career paths."