Huxley dean candidates to visit campus in May

Four candidates to become the next dean of Western Washington University's Huxley College of the Environment will be on campus for interviews next month. The new dean will replace Brad Smith, who is retiring in July after having served as the Huxley dean since 1994.

May 7 and 8: Julio L. Betancourt, senior scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey and an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona, will participate in a Huxley College research presentation at 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, in SL Room 150. A university-wide open forum presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 7 in Academic Instructional Center West Room 304.

May 9 and 10: Steven J. Hollenhorst, associate dean of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho, will participate in a Huxley College research presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in SL Room 150. A university-wide open forum presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 9 in AW Room 304.

May 14 and 15: Stephanie Kaza, director of the Environmental Program and professor at the Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, will participate in a Huxley College research presentation at 1 p.m. Monday, May 14, in SL 150. A university-wide open forum presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 14 in AW 304.

May 16 and 17: William E. Winner, director of the Environmental Sciences Academic Program and professor of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University, will participate in a Huxley College research presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in SL Room 150. A university-wide open forum presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 16 in AW 304.

The campus community is invited to attend these interviews and provide feedback. The finalists' curriculum vitae are available for review; contact Bev Jones in the Provost’s Office for details.