BGSU postdoctoral researcher Dr. Rachel Kappler is studying ash trees and emerald ash borers to determine the trees’ possible recovery from the invasive beetle.  ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌
 
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Kappler research looks at future of ash trees | BGSU to hold commencement Aug. 17
Rachel Kappler records data for her study of the ash tree’s viability.
Fighting back against the emerald ash borer

The public health, social, environmental and economic benefits of trees are well known – and continue to expand with current trends like forest bathing. But since 2003, a little green beetle has been threatening trees in Ohio and beyond.

The emerald ash borer, an invasive, exotic beetle discovered in southeastern Michigan in 2002, has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in North America. In Ohio, where at one time one in every 10 trees was an ash tree, the ½-inch long bug seemed to have won its war.

But Bowling Green State University postdoctoral researcher Dr. Rachel Kappler, biological sciences, says all may not be lost.

“The future will be variable,” she said. “So we have to just keep ourselves aware and informed and expect that, by the time the next tree generation turns from youth to adult, management methods may prove to be beneficial. I want the public to keep hope that we’ll be able to keep ash trees around.”

In July, Kappler received the 2019 Graduate College Distinguished Dissertation Award for her dissertation, “Exploring the Population Viability of Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) with a Stage-Based Model.”

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BGSU to hold commencement August 17

Bowling Green State University will hold its 295th commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 on the lawn in the historic center of campus, recently named the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle in honor of the University’s most generous donors. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Stroh Center.

Giving the commencement address will be Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards, a past administrator at BGSU and honorary alumnus of the former School of Journalism. Edwards became mayor of Bowling Green on January 1, 2012, after a career in higher education and public service. He was re-elected to a four-year term in 2015. As mayor, Edwards has focused on BGSU and city relations and joined with the University’s administration in establishing Not In Our Town, a community-wide effort against all practices of hate. During his tenure, he has concentrated on building community collaborations.

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Derek Dickinson, 80, died July 29 in Bonita Springs, Fla. The assistant director of the Field House and director of procedures and standards, he earned a Ph.D. in educational administration in 1978 from BGSU. He began work at the University in 1968 and retired in 2002. A memorial service will be held Aug. 10 at the VFW George D. Thiesen Memorial Post, 17770 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers.

Donald Sternitzke, 88, professor emeritus of economics, died July 31. He taught at the University from 1967-91. View funeral arrangements.
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