Dr. Sven Buerki (BMOL Faculty) was recently selected as the first Christopher Davison Endowed Chair of Botany at Boise State. Sven said: “I’m honored to have been selected as the first Dr. Christopher Davidson Chair of Botany. Dr. Davidson spent his life traveling the world, making discoveries, and advancing knowledge, and I’m grateful to have worked directly with him and Sharon (his wife). Through the chair endowed in his name, I hope to do the same, exciting students’ passion for botany.”Â
Dr. Christopher Davidson passed in 2022, but his passion for botany drew him to edit botanical journals, establish and operate numerous botanical gardens (he was among the founders of the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho; and maintained Charlie’s Garden in McCall, Idaho), and provide mentorship and support for many people and organizations. At the time of his death he was president of The Marjorie M. Davidson Foundation Inc. and Botanical Research Foundation of Idaho LLC.
“Endowed faculty positions are a pillar of UNBRIDLED: The Campaign for Boise State for a reason: They improve the student experience, elevate our instructors and researchers, and create opportunities for the whole Boise State Community.”Â
More information about this will be released through Boise State News shortly.