Fri, December 4, 2015 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM H. R. MACMILLAN BUILDING. The UBC Soil, Water & Sustainability Group, in partnership with the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS), welcome you to a special event featuring two lectures with Dr. Joann Whalen at UBC's Vancouver campus on December 3rd and 4th, 2015.
This event pays tribute to the late Professor Benno P. Warkentin (BSA '51, UBC), who made significant contributions to the field of soil science over his distinguished career. The event is part of the celebration of the 2015 International Year of Soils, designated by the United Nations. One of the goals of IYS is to raise awareness and appreciation of the crucial roles that soil plays in food security, ecosystem services, and climate change adaptation. This event also leads up to World Soil Day, on December 5th every year!