Student Organizations


American Fisheries Society

Website: American Fisheries Society Website
Faculty Advisor: Lisa Eby
President: Parker Bradley
Email: parker.bradley@umontana.edu


Firefighters

Faculty Advisor: Carl Seielstad
President: Devin Yost


Forester's Ball

The Foresters’ Ball is a 92-year-old tradition that was originally, and still is, a scholarship fundraiser for students who volunteer their time, regardless of their major or departmental affiliation. Past figures for total annual scholarships awarded have been in excess of $6,000. In recent years, the Foresters’ Ball has helped raise money for other student organizations.


Faculty Advisor: Jim Burchfield
Chief Push: Jake Watts
Email: jacob.watts@umontana.edu


Forestry Student Association (AKA Forestry Club)tudent Association (AKA Forestry Club)

The “Forestry Club” is an association where students can come together to discuss, and participate in, numerous school related events such as the Annual Forester’s Ball, the UM Woodsman’s Team, and the Lubrecht Experimental Forest Section 13 management, along with many other events.

Faculty Advisor: Jim Burchfield
President: Elise Cunningham
Email: elise.cunningham@umontana.edu 


Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association is an organization created to improve the quality of education for graduate students, communicate and support research interests of graduate students, recommend members for policy making and administrative committees on campus, and overall, advocate graduate student concerns.

Website: Graduate Student Association Website
Email: umontana.gsa@gmail.com


Montana Druids

Faculty Advisor: Ron Wakimoto
President: Danna Hartman
Email: danna.hartman@umontana.edu


Society for Conservation Biology

The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Society's membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students make up the more than 10,000 members world-wide.

Website: Society for Conservation Biology Website
President: Rebecca McCaffery
Email: MTSCB.Web@gmail.com


Society and Conservation Department Graduate Students (aka SoCon Grads)

Our mission is to provide a professional and social support network for College of Forestry and Conservation grad students while deepening the exchange between grad students, undergrads, and faculty. We want to make the transition to graduate studies easier for returning students and provide resources that enable success in grad school. The group seeks to provide a diversity of activities that may be professionally, socially, or service oriented.

Website: SOCN Grads Website
Faculty Advisor: Mike Patterson
Co-Chairs: Michael Cacciapaglia, Lee Rademaker, Christine Paulu
Email: Cacciapaglia1@gmail.com


Society of American Foresters (Student Chapter)

The University of Montana Student Chapter of SAF is a student run chapter that meets twice a month. Each Meeting we invite a forestry professional to speak to the chapter about their area of expertise. Other activities we participate in include Missoula Forestry day, State and National SAF conventions, and the Foresters Ball. If you're interested in Joining, contact one of our officers or email the chapter at UM_SAF@hotmail.com

Website: Society of American Foresters Student Website
Faculty Advisor: Ron Wakimoto
Chair: Steve mohr
Email: UM_SAF@hotmail.com


Student Recreation Association

Who are we? We are a student run group in the College of Forestry and Conservation at The University of Montana. Our mission is twofold, recreate and help out Recreation Management majors in the college. We also perform a lot of community service. Each year we help out with the Missoula Parks and Rec. Fall Family Fest. Besides volunteering, we also construct the mess hall for the Forester's Ball, which gives students a chance for Ball Scholarships.

Website: Student Recreation Association Website
Faculty Advisor: Neil Moisey
Chair: Jordon Boersman


Students of Wilderness and Civilization

Faculty Advisor: Nicky Phear
Chair: Wes Sweffer
Email: weasel6@gmail.com


Wildlife Society (Student Chapter)

The Wildlife Society is an international, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization comprised of professionals serving the resource management fields, especially wildlife ecology and management. The principle objectives of the Society are to:

  • Develop and promote responsible stewardship of wildlife resources and the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend
  • Undertake an active role in preventing human-induced environmental degradation
  • Increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife values
  • and Seek the highest standards of professionalism in all activities.

Website: Wildlife Society Website
Faculty APresident: Matt Gould
Email: matthew.gould@umontana.edu


Woodsman's Team Woodsman's Team

Faculty Advisor: John Goodburn
Co-Captain: Michael Baggins and Aric Clarck
Email: montanaloggin@hotmail.com