Category: Student Organizations

One Final Lesson: CFRES Grad Selected to Address Fellow Huskies at Mid-Year Commencement

Quinn Riordan stands in the UJ Noblet Forestry Building, smiling with her arms crossed in a confident pose.
Quinn Riordan looks forward to a career teaching others about environmental stewardship, thanks to her hands-on experiences at Michigan Tech.

When Quinn Riordan shares her farewell message as the 2025 student speaker for Midyear Commencement, she’ll also be continuing to prepare for her future.

“I’m pursuing a career in environmental education and research, which requires a lot of public speaking,” said Riordan. “What’s a better opportunity to get more practice than in front of my whole class?”

Riordan, who is earning her bachelor’s degree in applied ecology and environmental science, said she’s honored to be selected as speaker and grateful to College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Dean David Flaspohler, who gave her the nudge she needed to throw her hat into the ring.

Forestry and Wildlife Club Represent Tech at National Conferences

More than 25 foresters and SAF members from around the country gather outside for a workshop on types of wood-cutting axes during the SAF National Convention.
Forestry and Wildlife conferences are more outdoorsy than your typical convention. (Photo courtesy of the MTU Forestry Club)

The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science was well-represented at two national conferences this fall—the Society of American Foresters National Convention and The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference.