March 18, 2016

Welcome to Our Newest Majors: Sean Stam - Geol, Candace Bodily - AEG. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best support you with your goals. (Geol=Geology major, AEG=Applied Environmental Geosciences major, EST=Earth Science Teaching major).

Department Mineral, Rock, & Book Sale is TODAY & TOMORROW: We will hold our annual geo-sale on Friday, March 18 (1 to 5 pm), and Saturday, March 19 (10 am to 2 pm), in SL 328 & 320. This will be a huge clearing out of minerals, rocks, fossils, and geoscience books as we make our final preparations for the upcoming move to the new Tracy Hall Science Center. Items will not be individually priced. Instead we are asking for a $10 donation ($5 for K-12 teachers and WSU students) to our student organizations (Geology Club & SGE) that will allow one to "take whatever you can use."

Guest Lecture TODAY: Dr. Jayne Belnap, United States Geological Survey, will present "Can beauty really be only skin deep? The role of biocrusts in dryland ecosystems," at 2pm Friday, March 18th in SL328. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Free Walk-in Geoscience Tutoring: The College of Science Learning & Testing Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Science Lab ​B​uilding​ (SL 229)​. Students can walk in and receive free tutoring for their Geoscience, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics and/or Zoology classes. ​The schedule for the Geosciences tutor, Jason Whittier, is attached.​

GIS Intern Position Open: AgReserves, Inc. is a multi-national, multi-corporate company that operates investment farms and ranches throughout the world. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience using GIS and working in a professional and active atmosphere. The successful applicant would work approximately 40 hours a week for up to 6 months in our Salt Lake office. Please the attached flyer for more information.

AWG Benefit: The Association for Women Geoscientists, Salt Lake Chapter, will hold their 27th annual silent auction and wine-tasting scholarship benefit on Saturday, March 26, 7:30pm-10pm. This is a fun event that raises funds for the several scholarships. Please see the attached flyer for full information.

Photo of the Week:

Geoscience majors enjoy some down-time and good food during the Geology Club Potluck last week.​

Have a great weekend!

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