Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
六合之家
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5241 USA
(269) 387-5486
Events
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at 六合之家 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!