September 9, 2016

Welcome to Our Newest Major: Alexandra Giacomo - Geol. 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).

Dr. Liz Balgord to Present at UGA Luncheon: Dr. Balgord will be presenting, "Revised exhumation history of the Wind River Range, WY; implications for Laramide tectonics and other Laramide-style orogenic systems," at the September luncheon meeting of the Utah Geological Association, which will take place at 12:00 noon, on Monday, September 12th at the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Reservations are requested. Please see the attached flyer for full information.

SGE Recruiting New Members: Our student chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the national academic and pre-professional society for geoscience students, is now recruiting new members. Requirements are a 3.0 GPA in your geoscience courses (minimum 10 credit hours) and a minimum 2.67 overall GPA. Please see Dr. Ford to confirm your academic qualifications and arrange for paying the $25 national membership fee. Contact Daksha Patel (Chapter President) or Kelsey Minnoch (V.P.) to learn more about this semester's SGE activities.

$5 GEO T-shirts from AGI: Show you pride in the geosciences with a great "I'm a Geoscientist" t-shirt from the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) -- only $5!! To order use this link.

Lost & Found: The main lost and found for Tracy Hall Science Center is now in the Testing Center, located on the 1st floor (TY 101C).

Updated 3-Year Provisional Schedule: To aid you with your academic planning, the department maintains a running, 3-year provisional schedule of classes. Please note that this is our best estimation and is subject to change. Regular meetings (once each semester) with your faculty advisor will ensure that you have the most up-to-date information.

Come in for Advising: If you haven't already done so, please touch base with your departmental advisor to discuss your course selections and overall degree progress. The advisors are listed below: We want to help you during the registration process to help save you time, effort & money -- come see us!

   All New GEO Majors: Dr. Rick Ford

   All Graduating Seniors (Fall 2016): Dr. Rick Ford   

   Geology: Dr. Rick Ford

   Applied Environmental Geosciences: Dr. Marek Matyjasik

   Earth Science Teaching: Dr. Rick Ford

   Geospatial Minor/Geomatics Certificate: Dr. Michael Hernandez      

Photo of the Week:

Earth Science Teaching majors Selina Hoffman and Misti Haslam (center, wearing WSU hats) overseeing young geologists as they experiment and play with stream tables this past summer as part of WSU's "Science in the Parks" outreach and enrichment program. (Photo credit: Rick Ford)

Have a great weekend!

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Tim Seeber, aka "Mr. Bones", entertains guests with his articulated allosaurus costume/model during the Tracy Hall Open House last Wednesday. Mr. Bones' participation was sponsored by the Deans' Office. (Photo Credit: Rick Ford​)​

​Have a great weekend, and we'll see you next week!

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