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GeoClub Soccer

posted 4/05/2010 02:45:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural soccer team, The Schist, recorded its first loss of the season last week. Their next match-up takes place this Wednesday @ 9:00pm on the UTD intramural soccer fields, and they could really use some fans!!! Come out and support your GeoClub athletes!! We wish them all the best of luck on their road to the playoffs!

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/25/2010 01:07:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team, The Schist, finished out its season in the first round of the playoffs with a record of 2-2, 0-1. They made an excellent showing in the co-rec basketball league, and had a blast doing it!

The next sport on the agenda is 8v8 soccer. If you wish to participate please contact Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) via e-mail or Facebook. A flyer announcing deadlines for each sport's entry date and play dates is posted in FA 2.206.

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/18/2010 11:21:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team recorded its first loss of the season 34-22. They made a valiant effort on their quest for victory but, came up short in the last few minutes of the game. Their next match-up will take place today at 11:00pm, followed by a make-up game tomorrow at 6:00pm. We wish them all luck! GO TEAM!!

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/16/2010 01:05:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team, The Schist, recorded its first loss of the season 34-22. They made a valiant effort on their quest for victory but came up short in the last few minutes of the game. Their next matchup will take place this Thursday (2/18) at 11:00pm followed by a make-up game Friday (2/19) at 6:00pm. We wish them all luck! GO TEAM!

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/14/2010 03:48:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team, The Schist, recorded its first loss of the season. They made a valiant effort in their quest for victory but came up short in the last few minutes of the game. Their next match-up will take place 2/18 at 11:00pm followed by a make-up game for last week on 2/19 @ 6:00pm. We wish them all luck on their road to victory! GO TEAM!!

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/10/2010 08:50:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team, The Schist, suffered its first loss of the season last week 34-22. They made a valiant effort on their road to victory, but came up short in the last few minutes of the game. Their next match-up will take place this Thursday (2/11) at 11:00pm. We wish them the best of luck! GO TEAM!!

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/10/2010 12:04:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team, The Schist, suffered its first loss of the season last Thursday 34-22. They made a valiant effort on their road to victory but came up short in the last few minutes of the game. Their next match up will take place this Thursday (2/11) at 11:00pm. We wish them all the best of luck!

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 2/09/2010 04:26:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub intramural basketball team, The Schist, suffered its first loss of the season last Thursday 34-22. They made a valiant effort on their quest for victory but came up short in the last few minutes of the game. Their next match-up will take place this Thursday (2/11) at 11:00pm. Wish we them all the best of luck! Go Team!

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GeoClub Intramural Basketball

posted 2/05/2010 09:47:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub basketball team, The Schist, suffered its first loss yesterday 34-24. They made a valiant effort on their quest for victory, but came up short. Their next game will take place next Thursday (2/11) at 11:00pm. We wish them all luck on their road to the playoffs.

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GeoClub Intramural Basketball

posted 2/05/2010 09:45:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub basketball team, The Schist, suffered its first loss of the season yesterday 34-24. They made a valiant effort on their quest to victory, but came up short. Their next game will take place next Thursday (2/11) at 11:00pm. We wish them luck on their road to the playoffs.

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GeoClub Basketball

posted 1/29/2010 12:23:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub Basketball Team, The Schist, recorded its first victory of the season tonight against the Pope's Soldiers with a score of 38-27. The offensive assault was led by Nick Mueller, Craig Bremer, and Sarah Dunn, all of whom had double digit scoring!! Aided by the ferocious rebounding of Jeremy Miller, and the defensive prowess of Brian Burnham and Ranyah Kharwat! Deborah Encontra and Kathleen Smith, two relative new comers to the sport, looked like seasoned vets in the epic fight for victory!! The team will battle next week for a second win. We wish them all the best! Go Team!!

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GeoClub Intramurals (Scooter Board Hockey)

posted 1/20/2010 03:21:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! There is an Intramural Scooter Board Hockey League starting up next week, and GeoClub is trying to get a team! This is a brand new intramural sport! Sign-ups are due next week (1/27,) and play begins next Friday (1/29). Games will be held between 1-4pm on Fridays for about three weeks Contact me or President Jeremy Miller if you want to participate ASAP. Hope to see you out there! Should be a blast!!

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GeoClub Rock n' Bake Sale

posted 1/20/2010 01:18:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! There will be a GeoClub Rock n' Bake Sale next week starting on Monday (1/25) and going through Tuesday and Wednesday (1/26-1/27). This is to raise money for GeoClub so we can buy t-shirts, field supplies for students, and take awesome field trips!! We will need volunteers for baking, donating rocks, and working the tables on the above dates. There will be a sign-up sheet located in FA 2.206, as well as in the Department Office upstairs. Anyone and everyone who wants to help GeoClub is appreciated. If you can't volunteer, you are always welcome to come by and purchase a tasty treat! The last bake sale was fairly successful and we are hoping this Rock n' Bake Sale turns out even better!

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Geoclub Intramurals

posted 12/09/2009 02:51:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

In the Fall 2009 semester, GeoClub was represented by a team in the intramural sports of flag-football, softball, volleyball, and dodgeball. The teams were a great way for students to bond outside of the classroom and playing sports was an excellent stress reliever for those hectic times during the semester. The members of the teams had a blast participating in every sport! Next semester there are going to be even more sports to play such as basketball, water polo, and possibly another dodgeball tournament. If anyone is interested in representing GeoClub on one of the intramural teams, having some fun, and did not get to participate this semester please contact either me or the president, Jeremy Miller to sign-up for the sport that interests you. The more the merrier! We hope to see even more participants in the Spring 2010 semester.

Watch the GeoClub website and Facebook for posts from me about sign-up dates and recruiting sheets. Hope to see you all out there!

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Geoclub Dodgeball

posted 12/09/2009 02:47:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Two teams represented GeoClub in the UTD Intramural Dodgeball Tournament last Friday! Both 'The Schist' and 'The Rockbiters' made impressive showings for their teams, and had a blast! Plus, throwing something at the other teams was an excellent stress release before finals. :) We hope to continue the tradition and have even more teams represent GeoClub next year!

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GeoClub Volleyball

posted 12/09/2009 02:43:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub Volleyball Team 'The Schist' finished out its season last week with a loss to Bojangles. A very impressive showing for the first GeoClub Volleyball Season! Thanks to all participants and we hope to keep a team going to represent GeoClub in future years!

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Geoclub Volleyball

posted 12/02/2009 03:46:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 1 comments

The GeoClub Volleyball Team 'The Schist' recorded its first playoff victory yesterday over Apple Pie OMG. They continue on their playoff route tonight (12/2) at 10:30pm against Bojangles. We all wish them luck for their post-season trek!

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Thansgiving Dinner

posted 11/29/2009 02:55:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! This is a reminder that the International Pot-Luck Thanksgiving Dinner will be held this Friday (12/4) in FA 2.206 at 12:00pm. If you wish to bring a dish, please sign up on the list in FA 2.206. Come on out for lots of food and a good time! Hope to see you all there!

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GeoClub T-Shirts

posted 11/24/2009 02:54:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! The GeoClub T-shirt design has been chosen and is posted in FA 2.206. If you wish to order one you need to come sign the sheet in the Geoscience Department Office on the 2nd floor of Founders Annex and indicate your size by Monday (11/30). Thanks!

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GeoClub Volleyball

posted 11/19/2009 12:24:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub Volleyball Team, 'The Schist,' recorded its first win today over Kersplatt!! They are now headed for playoffs and play their first post season game next week. Wish them luck on their road to victory!!

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GeoClub Volleyball

posted 11/19/2009 12:07:00 AM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

The GeoClub Volleyball Team, 'The Schist,' recorded it's first win today over Kersplatt!! They are headed for the playoffs and start next week. We all wish them luck on their road to victory!!

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T-Shirt Designs

posted 11/18/2009 04:14:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! GeoClub is getting ready to order t-shirts this year, and we are voting on designs this Friday (11/20) at the meeting in FA 2.206 @ 12:00pm. If you want to vote, or you have a design to submit to the group please come to the meeting this Friday, or just come for some free pizza! See you there!

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International Pot-Luck Thanksgiving Dinner

posted 11/08/2009 04:11:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! The Geoscience Deparment is planning on having it's International Pot-Luck Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday (12/4) at 12:00pm in FA 2.206. There will be a sign-up sheet posted in FA 2.206 starting this week where you can sign-up to bring a dish of some kind for the party. Come out for a great time and plenty of food. Hope to see you all there!

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GeoClub Supplies

posted 11/05/2009 10:08:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

GeoClub will be ordering supplies soon. So if anyone else wants to order a hand lens, field notebook, or rock hammer please come to the meeting tomorrow at 12:00pm in FA 2.206 and fill out the form. Thanks!

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GeoClub Volleyball

posted 11/02/2009 04:42:00 PM by Sarah Dunn (Vice-President) | 0 comments

Hey everyone! The GeoClub has an intramural volleyball team! They start playing next week, Nov. 11, at 10:30pm and could really use some fans! Hope to see you there!

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A Message From Your President

posted 8/28/2009 03:04:00 PM by Brian "Caveman" Burnham | 0 comments

Rejoice! Bavoso the Mad and his band of miscreants have been overthrown! I assure you that the last administration’s tireless enthusiasm and devotion to the fluid operation and fun of Geoclub will not go unpunished. They wreaked upon us some pretty unforgettable experiences upon which we will surely reminisce throughout life. Yes, that reign of tyranny is over. Now starts a whole new reign of tyranny!

It is an honor to see that my friends and classmates have the confidence in me to continue the duties of our brilliant presidents past. Over the last four years, I watched Geoclub connect students with each other, faculty, and professionals in a way that no other forum could. Geoclub fills an essential niche that greatly enhances prospects for burgeoning Geoscientists of all disciplines. Ever since I attended my first Geoclub meeting and listened to then-President Amanda go on about god-knows-what (I was more focused on scarfing free pizza), I felt the camaraderie and potential advantage of being a part of this organization. We are made up of the smartest, most unique, gneissest, and sometimes wildest bunch of young students on campus.

I am excited to be your new president because I have goals for Geoclub. I would like to see our numbers continue to increase as they have been in preceding generations by continuing to involve our geosciences underclassmen. The UTD Department of Geosciences is a warm and stimulating environment made cohesive by students in all classes from Physical Geology to Field Camp to Dissertation. This sense of belonging remains into your professional careers. Alumni are important members of Geoclub. Once a Geoclubber, always a Geoclubber! I believe that every Geoscientist knows each other by only a few degrees of separation. That is why I would also like to see intra-club involvement with our sister geosciences student organizations at other universities around us.

Sarah, Hannah, and I cannot do this alone. This is Your Geoclub, and whatever ya’ll want to do, we’ll do it. Be sure to come to us with your ideas so that we can discuss how to make Geoclub what you want it to be. I want it to be comfortable and rewarding to all those involved. Geoclub needs your help to continue to make it so.

I will end by again expressing my gratitude to everyone for allowing me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to administrate one of the most important institutions of your undergraduate education. Geoclub forever!

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GeoClub Wins First Softball Game!

posted 4/01/2009 05:42:00 PM by Michael Bavoso | 0 comments

GeoClub played and won its first softball game 11-4 on Tuesday night (March 31st). The Vietnamese Student Alliance had no answer to GeoClub's offensive assault. Scoring six runs in the top of the first inning, GeoClub hit the ground running. Behind the solid pitching of Dan Carlin, and key hits from Jesse Howard (1-2), Lorna Hanko (2-3), Steven Miller (2-2), and Sarah Dunn (2-3), GeoClub had little to worry about. Sevon Geil (1-3) drove Sarah Dunn in for the winning run as the mercy rule came into effect.

GeoClub's second game of the season is Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00pm on the UT Dallas softball fields just south of the Activity Center. Come out and cheer on GeoClub as they take on another undefeated team, the Relics.

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International Potluck Thanksgiving Luncheon Friday, Nov. 21

posted 11/16/2008 01:29:00 PM by Lorna Hanko, V.P. | 0 comments

GeoClub is proud to be hosting the Geoscience Department's annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 21, 2008.

Time: 12:00pm
Place: FA 2.206

Faculty, Students, and Family & Friends thereof are Welcome!

- Turkey, ham, and beverages will be provided
- Bring traditional food item of your choice
- Bring a friend or two
- Sign up sheet for the food & number of people you are
bringing will be in the Geosciences Office
- Or RSVP via email to Gloria (gje071000@utdallas.edu) the number of people and the dish you are bringing

So come and celebrate the holidays with us!

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GeoClub Meeting Friday, Oct. 24th

posted 10/22/2008 10:13:00 AM by Lorna Hanko, V.P. | 0 comments

Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Place: FA2.206

VOTE NOW!

For our new T-shirt design that is. We'll also be discussing field trip options and any other business there is and generally hanging out.

Free pizza will be provided! And drinks will be sold as a fundraiser for the GeoClub.

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GeoClub Meeting Friday, Sept. 26th

posted 9/23/2008 10:30:00 AM by Lorna Hanko, V.P. | 0 comments

Meeting Friday, September 26 at 12:00pm in room FA2.206

Our guest speaker will be our very own Dr. Bob Stern. He will be telling us about the research he did over the summer, including a research cruise to the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean.

Free pizza will be provided! And drinks will be sold as a fundraiser for the GeoClub.

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GeoClub Meeting Friday, Sept. 12th

posted 9/09/2008 04:28:00 PM by Lorna Hanko, V.P. | 0 comments

We will be having a meeting on Friday, September 12.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Linda Smith of the University of Denver. She will be talking about her career and research.

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Place: FA 2.206

Free pizza will be provided! And drinks will be sold as a fundraiser for the GeoClub.

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GeoClub Meeting Friday, Sept 5

posted 9/01/2008 03:11:00 PM by Lorna Hanko, V.P. | 0 comments

GeoClub will be having its first meeting of the new semester this Friday, September 5, 2008 at 12:00pm in FA 2.206.

Dr. Christopher Kendall of the University of South Carolina will be our guest speaker. His presentation will be “The Caspian Oil Province, the catalyst for the west’s interest in the Middle East? A historical perspective.”

Free pizza! And drinks will be sold as a fund raiser for the GeoClub.

See you there!

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Geoclub Meeting - Friday, Feb. 20

posted 2/20/2008 12:02:00 PM by Eric | 0 comments

Geoclub meeting this Friday, February 20, 2008 at 12:00pm in FO 2.604. Dr. Noel Potter, Professor Emeritus of Dickinson College, will be speaking on glaciers and rock glaciers.

Free pizza! And drinks will be sold as a fund raiser for the GeoClub.

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Spring 2008......Heads up! We're gonna try to do a lot...

posted 1/06/2008 11:29:00 AM by Graminis | 0 comments

Welcome back, and if you are new to UTD GeoClub welcome to you as well.

Keep an eye open for new things going on with GeoClub this Spring semester. I intend on having the first meeting the second week of school. Flyers will be posted around the geology department, utdgeoclub.com will have an announcement, members of this group will receive a facebook message, and an email will be sent out to all the geo-folks in the department. If you have not received emails regarding GeoClub events in the past and would like to receive them, then please ask Gloria in the Geosciences office to add you to the email list.

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Seminar and GeoClub Meeting Friday - Nov. 16

posted 11/15/2007 02:50:00 PM by Eric | 0 comments

Geosciences Seminar
There is a seminar Friday, November 16, 2007 at 4:00pm in FN 2.102. Dr. Jennifer Hare, a Senior Geophysicist at Zonge Engineering & Research Organization (and she also got her Ph.D. from UTD), will be talking about 4D Microgravity Surveillance of the Gas Cap Water Injection in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

We will have refreshments at 3:45pm in the lobby near the Geosciences office.

Surprise GeoClub Meeting
There is also a GeoClub meeting the same day at 12:00pm in FO 2.604. Dr. Jennifer Hare will our guest speaker. Free pizza!

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T-Shirts Are In!

posted 11/06/2007 12:25:00 AM by Brian "Caveman" Burnham | 0 comments

The UTD GeoClub t-shirts are in and available. The asking price is $13, and there are extra t-shirts for those who would like one but didn't place an order for one. They can be picked up by contacting either Alex or Brian.

They are gneiss looking cherts too.

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Seminar and Meeting Thursday - Nov. 8

posted 11/05/2007 05:33:00 PM by Eric | 0 comments

GeoClub Meeting
We have a Geoclub meeting Thursday, November 8, 2007. It will be in FO 2.604 at 12:00pm. Jeff Wynn, a research geophysicist with USGS, will be talking about his experiences in Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. Free pizza!

Geosciences Seminar
There is also a seminar this Thursday at 4:00pm in GR 2.530. Jeff Wynn will be our guest speaker. He will be talking about mapping the subseafloor with induced polarization. Don't know what that means? Come and hear what Jeff has to say to find out!

Join us before the seminar at 3:45pm in the foyer near the Geosciences Office (FO 2.204) for refreshments.

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Volunteers needed! Yes, you! No, don't close the window!

posted 9/27/2007 07:12:00 PM by Eric | 0 comments

On Saturday, October 6, 2007, APO is having their annual Math and Science Camp.

Math and Science Camp is for "underprivileged elementary students, grades 3rd through 6th, who might be struggling in their studies. This one-day camp features fun and educational workshops that help spark the children's interest in learning."

And guess what? We get to teach them how hard geology minerals rocks! There will be two classes: a rocks and minerals class, and a geologic disaster class. Plans are starting to come together, but we NEED VOLUNTEERS to help out!

Please contact Alex if you're interested in helping underprivileged kids learn about geology. You can e-mail him or stand and wait in the hall outside the geosciences department--he'll be by eventually.

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GeoClub Meeting, Field Trip, and more!

posted 9/20/2007 11:13:00 AM by Eric | 0 comments

Okay, we've got several things for you here.

GeoClub Meeting
There's a GeoClub meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 12:15pm in FO 2.604. Daniel Puffer, an undergraduate (not to be confused with Daniel Puffe), will be giving a talk on his experiences while studying geology abroad in Ireland and Greece. Also, the Office of International Education will be giving a short presentation on study abroad programs offered here at UTD.

Free pizza as always!

Lignite Mine and Power Plant Field Trip
A bus tour of TXU's Big Brown Lignite Mine and the adjacent Big Brown Steam Electric Station has been arranged for Friday, September 28, 2007. The bus will be at the rear of parking lot A. Boarding will begin at 7:15am and depart as close as possible to 7: 30am. The bus is expected to return to campus by 5:00pm. Bring your own lunch, the mine will provide the drinks.

If you are interested in participating in the field trip, please contact Bob Finkelman (bobf@utdallas.edu, ext 2459).

Help Wanted!
On Saturday, October 6, 2007, APO is having an elementary school math and science competition. I believe we're doing some geology specific things, and Alex needs some help! Just talk to Alex or e-mail him for more information.

We're also looking for people to help with tutoring physical geology, historical geology, and earthquakes and volcanoes ("shake and bake") classes. If you're interested, just leave a comment saying so or contact Alex.

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Hey you! In the Remote Sensing Lab!

posted 9/17/2007 10:59:00 AM by Eric | 0 comments

Have you had your picture taken for the posters yet?

No? Stop what you're doing and get it done. Right now. It's easy. Just go walk down the hall and into the department office and say, "Hey, can someone take my picture?"

You can also e-mail me a picture of yourself. Don't let yourself become a pair of crossed rock hammers!

Photo not available... :(

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Bobbie's House Warming Party - Sept. 22

posted 9/15/2007 06:47:00 PM by Eric | 0 comments

Come contribute to global house warming Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 6:00pm at Bobbie's new place. We'll also be tearing to shreds watching the movie The Core.

Hot dogs and popcorn will be served, but you'll have to bring your own drinks. See Bobbie or Alex for directions. Or just ask the first geosciences person you see--they probably know, too.

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First GeoClub Meeting - Wed. Sept. 5

posted 8/31/2007 01:16:00 PM by Eric | 0 comments

The first GeoClub meeting will be Wednesday, September 5 at 12:00pm in FO 2.604. We'll be going over the plans for the year, taking ideas, and just hanging out.

Oh, and free pizza.

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