Events

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at 色色啦 Michigan University sponsors a Seminar Series, student proposal sessions and thesis and dissertation defenses. In addition to our fall and spring student orientation events, we have two annual events for students, faculty, staff, and alumni - our Advisory Council and Homecoming in October, and our Student Research Showcase and Award Ceremony in April. See the information provided below for a list of dates, topics and descriptions. More details about alumni events are on our Alumni page. Check back frequently for updates! 

SEMINAR SERIES 

Unless otherwise noted, seminars are held in Rood 1118 on Mondays from 4:00-5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) during the fall and spring semesters. Please check back frequently as we fill the 2023-2024 schedule!  

Monday, September 23, 2024:  Natalia Zakharova, Central Michigan University

Monday, October 7, 2024:  Mattia Pistone, University of Georgia

Monday, November 4, 2024: Andrea Bair, Delta College

Monday, December 2, 2024: Dustin Crandall, National Energy Technology Laboratory

Monday, January 13, 2025: Dan Kelleher, Midwest Geosciences

Monday, March 10, 2025:  Dr. Sammy Nyarko, Indiana University, Indianapolis

Thesis DEFENSES

Kai Trobisch   March 21, 2024  1:30 pm    Please see e-learning for the link 

Presentation Title:

Assessing the Fate and Transport of PFAS in Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Discharged to Rapid Infiltration Basins

 

Fall Homecoming 

Friday, October 13, 2023 was our annual Fall Homecoming celebration honoring our Distinguished Alumni and gathering for our social alumni event. Thanks to all of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and guests that attended!  

SPRING GEOBOREE 

Friday, April 12, 2024 will be our annual Spring GeoBoree celebration focused on student awards and accomplishments. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and guests are welcome to join us for all events!