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SLUGAC
6 MAPPING
THE FUTURE: VISIONS
FOR GEOLOGY |
The SLU
Geology Alumni Conference is a student-oriented
event designed and originated by
Alumni to inform Geology
students about all aspects of the profession. In our experience
this is a unique hallmark of our department and University because it
is driven by Alumni volunteerism and altruism in support of
undergraduate education where the theoretical becomes practical so that
students can imagine themselves “doing that” after St. Lawrence.
Many alumni come to the Conference to reunion with fellow
graduates. About half of the alums present very brief talks
about their professional projects. Some lead discussions, answer
questions from students or reminisce a bit. The meeting is casual
and generally allows networking between alumni, students, and
faculty. We will have two new faculty in the department in the
Fall, and they will want to meet alums. Students get first-hand
information about careers in Geology and related disciplines and they
learn pathways to career goals and graduate programs. Alumni use the
occasion to inform themselves about department and university programs,
goals and needs, and to network with their peers. The Geology
Alumni Council, comprised of those alumni attending SLUGAC, meets to
discuss their insights about the profession and their new insights
about St. Lawrence. Your
support is both essential and appreciated.
SLUGAC 6 WILL FOCUS ON FUTURE TRENDS AND VISIONS FOR THE SCIENCE. WE HOPE MANY ALUMS WILL SHARE THEIR VIEWS WITH US. IN TURN THERE WILL BE NEW INFORMATION FOR US TO SHARE ABOUT THE BUILDING RENOVATIONS IN THE SCIENCE COMPLEX NOW THAT THE JOHNSON HALL OF SCIENCE IS COMPLETED. THIS IS A MOST IMPORTANT TIME FOR GEOLOGY IN SOCIETY AND AT SLU SO PLEASE SHARE INSIGHTS WITH US.
Below you will find a list of tentative activities and important dates. Since we need to have some idea of attendance, there is also a registration form. We ask you to fill out and return. Having this information will be useful for planning particularly for reserving rooms and for university support. Returning a hard copy of the form is most desirable, however response via phone or email is also possible. Our contact information is listed below. We will post a running list of those who have expressed interest so get your friends together and let us hear from you. This list will be found off of the conference website.
Some activities would include:
Important Dates:
Contacts: Mark Erickson: meri@stlawu.edu 315-229-5198
Sarah McElfresh: sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com 412-241-4896
Please have SLUGAC in the subject of all emails to ensure that it gets through SPAM filters.
About the Proceedings: The Proceedings will include the Schedule of Events, abstracts of talks, and resumés from current students, attending alumni, and faculty.
Abstract Submission: Send a 200-300 word abstract about your talk to sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com with the subject: SLUGAC6 Abstract.
Format: Pasted into the body of the email, or attached as Word or Text.
Resumés: It may seem strange to send your resume to the proceedings of the conference but even brief work histories and summaries of educational background are very useful and informative to our students. From the student perspective, they may be the most helpful part of the Proceedings. This serves several purposes. It allows the students to present themselves to the alumni and vice versa. It serves as an ice breaker for conversation as it were. Also, the students are better able to appreciate the variety of pathways their futures may take with their Geology degree. The resumé should also have contact information, so that long after SLUGAC the students will still be able to contact alumni with questions. Guidelines for resumé submission: no more than 2 single pages, 1 inch margins, nothing in the header or footer, in text or MS Word format preferable.
Submit via email to: sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com subject: SLUGAC6 resume
Call for Nominations for the William T. Elberty, Jr., Medal
Dear St. Lawrence Geology Alumni and Friends,
In 2004, the Geology Department instituted a tradition of awarding a medal, named for William T. Elberty, Jr. to recognize those alumni with long standing support and dedication to the St. Lawrence University Geology Department. This medal was named after Bill to recognize his long history of dedication to his students, the Department and the University, and will be awarded every three years as part of the St. Lawrence University Geology Alumni Conference (SLUGAC). This year's award will be presented at the R.O. Bloomer Banquet during SLUGAC 6 this coming fall, and award nominations for the Elberty Medal Award are currently being sought.
Eligibility: Awardees may be St. Lawrence alumni, faculty/staff, current students or friends of the Geology Department. The award is intended to honor a sustained pattern of acts of service to the Geology Program, to its educational mission in classroom, laboratory or field, to its students, faculty or staff in their teaching/research endeavors, or to its alumni in their activities related to the St. Lawrence Geology Department.
Nomination process: Nominators must submit a letter of nomination that includes a history and description of the service and support activities for which the candidate is being nominated. Letters may be sent via email or US Mail to:
Electronic:
sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com
Subject: SLUGAC6: WTE Medal Nomination
US Mail:
William T. Elberty, Jr. Medal Committee
11540 Clematis Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Nominations must be received by July 15, 2007.
More information about the award can be found at: http://it.stlawu.edu/~geoclub/alumni/wtemedal.html
Thank you
William T. Elberty, Jr. Medal Committee,
Roy Christoffersen '76,
Dean Eppler '74 ,
Duane Eppler '71 ,
Sarah McElfresh '98, chair
Rick Standish '71
SLUGAC 6 WILL FOCUS ON FUTURE TRENDS AND VISIONS FOR THE SCIENCE. WE HOPE MANY ALUMS WILL SHARE THEIR VIEWS WITH US. IN TURN THERE WILL BE NEW INFORMATION FOR US TO SHARE ABOUT THE BUILDING RENOVATIONS IN THE SCIENCE COMPLEX NOW THAT THE JOHNSON HALL OF SCIENCE IS COMPLETED. THIS IS A MOST IMPORTANT TIME FOR GEOLOGY IN SOCIETY AND AT SLU SO PLEASE SHARE INSIGHTS WITH US.
Below you will find a list of tentative activities and important dates. Since we need to have some idea of attendance, there is also a registration form. We ask you to fill out and return. Having this information will be useful for planning particularly for reserving rooms and for university support. Returning a hard copy of the form is most desirable, however response via phone or email is also possible. Our contact information is listed below. We will post a running list of those who have expressed interest so get your friends together and let us hear from you. This list will be found off of the conference website.
Some activities would include:
- Talks for and with Geology students (research, work experience, new developments)
- Meet our new faculty members
- See concepts for the refurbished Geology quarters and tour the new Johnson Hall of Science
- Reception with President and Mrs. Sullivan
- R. O. Bloomer Alumni Banquet
- R. O. & Vera Bloomer Lecture (SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED – watch for it!).
- We would welcome some first hand experience with the ASBOG exam for students to hear about
- Seminar (Preparing for Graduate School, Working in Industry)
- 3rd W. T. Elberty, Jr. Memorial Auction
- Awarding of W.T. Elberty, Jr. Medal
- Examination of Dolan Outdoor Lab
- Tour new campus buildings (Art Center, Wellness Center, Bookstore, Newell Field House)
Important Dates:
- Intent to present a talk or attend: ASAP
- Abstract Submission deadline: June 15, 2007
- W.T. Elberty, Jr., Medal Nominations: July 15, 2007
- Alumni Resume Submission deadline: August 15, 2007
- Early Registration: September 1,
2007
- Current Student Resume Submission deadline: September 5, 2007 (sooner the better)
Contacts: Mark Erickson: meri@stlawu.edu 315-229-5198
Sarah McElfresh: sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com 412-241-4896
Please have SLUGAC in the subject of all emails to ensure that it gets through SPAM filters.
About the Proceedings: The Proceedings will include the Schedule of Events, abstracts of talks, and resumés from current students, attending alumni, and faculty.
Abstract Submission: Send a 200-300 word abstract about your talk to sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com with the subject: SLUGAC6 Abstract.
Format: Pasted into the body of the email, or attached as Word or Text.
Resumés: It may seem strange to send your resume to the proceedings of the conference but even brief work histories and summaries of educational background are very useful and informative to our students. From the student perspective, they may be the most helpful part of the Proceedings. This serves several purposes. It allows the students to present themselves to the alumni and vice versa. It serves as an ice breaker for conversation as it were. Also, the students are better able to appreciate the variety of pathways their futures may take with their Geology degree. The resumé should also have contact information, so that long after SLUGAC the students will still be able to contact alumni with questions. Guidelines for resumé submission: no more than 2 single pages, 1 inch margins, nothing in the header or footer, in text or MS Word format preferable.
Submit via email to: sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com subject: SLUGAC6 resume
Call for Nominations for the William T. Elberty, Jr., Medal
Dear St. Lawrence Geology Alumni and Friends,
In 2004, the Geology Department instituted a tradition of awarding a medal, named for William T. Elberty, Jr. to recognize those alumni with long standing support and dedication to the St. Lawrence University Geology Department. This medal was named after Bill to recognize his long history of dedication to his students, the Department and the University, and will be awarded every three years as part of the St. Lawrence University Geology Alumni Conference (SLUGAC). This year's award will be presented at the R.O. Bloomer Banquet during SLUGAC 6 this coming fall, and award nominations for the Elberty Medal Award are currently being sought.
Eligibility: Awardees may be St. Lawrence alumni, faculty/staff, current students or friends of the Geology Department. The award is intended to honor a sustained pattern of acts of service to the Geology Program, to its educational mission in classroom, laboratory or field, to its students, faculty or staff in their teaching/research endeavors, or to its alumni in their activities related to the St. Lawrence Geology Department.
Nomination process: Nominators must submit a letter of nomination that includes a history and description of the service and support activities for which the candidate is being nominated. Letters may be sent via email or US Mail to:
Electronic:
sarah_mcelfresh@hotmail.com
Subject: SLUGAC6: WTE Medal Nomination
US Mail:
William T. Elberty, Jr. Medal Committee
11540 Clematis Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Nominations must be received by July 15, 2007.
More information about the award can be found at: http://it.stlawu.edu/~geoclub/alumni/wtemedal.html
Thank you
William T. Elberty, Jr. Medal Committee,
Roy Christoffersen '76,
Dean Eppler '74 ,
Duane Eppler '71 ,
Sarah McElfresh '98, chair
Rick Standish '71