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Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation and Paper Science & Engineering
College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Seattle, WA


June 2005

Academic Year Closes on High Note
2005 Annual Conference — Celebration of Success

Annual Conference photos

"Ladies and Gentlemen, that is why we are here today," charged Miles Hewitt, Senior Vice-President Boise Paper and Foundation President; "the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation is one way in which this industry prepares for the future - creating a steady stream of talent and leadership to take our places as the clock rolls forward into the future. The scope and pace of change will demand that future leaders in our industry be dedicated to the business, with a sound understanding of all its many aspects, be technologically adept, and be capable of managing and leading change throughout their careers."

"We believe the students from this program are the best and most prepared to take on this future challenge."

— Miles Hewitt, Foundation President
and PSE graduate, 1982

May 25 was a sparkling spring day at the University of Washington as over 120 people came together to celebrate successes and look to the future.

Annual Conference Highlights

UW President Mark Emmert
 University of Washington President Mark Emmert recognized the strength and importance of the partnership between the University, the College of Forest Resources, the Foundation and the Paper Science and Engineering program. Cross-campus collaboration and the talents of students, all nurtured by ideas and innovation, are hallmarks of the University and crucial for creating successes for the future.
Kathy Buckman Gibson photos

Our keynote speaker, Kathy Buckman Gibson, Chairman of the Board for Buckman Laboratories, challenged and advised our students, you are the talent this industry needs if it is to move forward in a highly competitive world.

While in school:

  • Understand the context of the business;
  • Seek opportunities for international exposure;
  • Learn about working in a team environment.

Tools and talents to take into industry:

  • Look for opportunities where you can make a difference;
  • Build relationships within your organization;
  • Look for a coach (and coaches) wherever you go to work. Your coach is not your boss or mentor, but a person you go to on a daily basis for help on how things really get done.

Dean Bruce Bare, College of Forest Resources, renewed the 1 for 2 incentive match for encouraging gifts to the Foundation, summarized progress in the College, and referenced the pending change in dynamics in the College as we move forward in seeking 9 new faculty members.

Special Recognitions to:

John and Pam Logsdon
 John Logsdon, Senior VP, Harris Group - 2005 Wall of Fame
In recognition of dedicated and outstanding leadership of the Foundation as President for an extended and crucial term of office, as a veteran and key committee leader, as a Board member and as a strong advocate for student employment.
Tom and Shannon Friberg
 Tom Friberg, Project Manager, Weyerhaeuser Company - Outstanding Alumni
In recognition of outstanding contributions of time, talent and financial support, including founding the Thomas Swen Friberg Endowed Fund for Student Support ($202,500). Our FIRST Outstanding Alumni award recipient!
Liz Crossman
 Liz Crossman, President, Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
In special appreciation for establishing the PSE Professorship Endowment and gifting $100,000 to the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation. The latter will add $50,000 to the Weyerhaeuser Endowed Scholarship and will fund Weyerhaeuser Company's membership at the Gold level for 5 years.
Brooke Sande
 Brooke Sande, Senior, Paper Science and Engineering
In recognition of leadership as President of the TAPPI Student Chapter for the '04-'05 academic year.

Special Tribute to:

John Dunkak

John (Jack) Dunkak, Founder, Director and Past President
An original signer of the WPPF Agreement of Association, original Board Member and Foundation President for 1971 - 1972. Jack retired as Senior Vice President of Georgia-Pacific Corporation in 1986 and passed away on April 6, 2005.

Program Features

Lab and Poster Session photos

Committees provide the energy and skills that keep the Foundation moving. Progress reports were made and recognized with Certificates of Appreciation by:

  • Charley Hathaway of Georgia-Pacific (Awareness Committee)
  • Carol Barnard of Boise Paper (Recruiting Committee)
  • John Logsdon of Harris Group (Development Committee)
  • Rick Gustafson of UW (Curriculum Committee)

Mike Haas of Longview Fibre presented a special report on (npt)2. Lower Columbia Community College is participating in the National Network for Pulp and Paper Technology Training. The focus is providing mill operators the skills needed for world-class mill operations.

Students demonstrated their research capabilities in the poster session and the paper machine demonstration featured non-wood fiber pulp that is a research focus in the pilot plant program.

calendar Looking Ahead calendar

TAPPI Student Chapter Salmon BBQ
Husky - USC Game
Husky Stadium - October 22, 2005
Contact Mark Lewis: mlewis7@u.washington.edu

Thirty-Seventh Annual Conference
May 2006

The Washington Pulp & Paper Foundation, established in 1968, encourages excellence
and provides support to the University of Washington in education, research,
and services to the pulp, paper, and related industries.

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