Passing of Advisory Board Member

Remembering Mark Pawlicki, a board member who made tremendous contributions to MSU Forestry.

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Former MSU Forestry Advisory Board (FAB) member Mark. J. Pawlicki (BS 1974) passed away surrounded by family on May 7, 2024 from complications related to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Mark made tremendous contributions to MSU Forestry, applying his skills in government relations to advise the department on strategy and communications, serving on the FAB from 2014 to 2022. Mark enjoyed many years working in Sacramento representing the forest products industry.

He was a professional forester who believed in the science of forest management and was strongly committed to his alma mater.

Mark’s family stated that he would be honored if you remember him by contributing to MSU Department of Forestry, 480 Wilson Road, E. Lansing, MI 48824, or online at for.msu.edu/giving2.

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