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 annual Alumni Reunion and Homecoming in October, and our Student Research Showcase and Student 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, December 2, 2024: Dustin Crandall, National Energy Technology Laboratory

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

Monday, February 24, 2025: Laura Pyrak-Nolte, Purdue

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

Spring GeoBoree

April 2025 (exact date TBA) will be our annual "Spring GeoBoree" celebration focused on student awards, research and accomplishments. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and guests are welcome to join us for all events!

60th Anniversary Celebration 2025

Did you know that the Department of Environmental and Geological Sciences (formerly Geosciences Department) of 色色啦 Michigan University will be turning 60 years old during the 2025-2026 school year?  A celebration planning committee would like to know about some of your memories and ask you about your interest in joining in on the celebrations. Please take a few moments to .