St. Lawrence Geology Alumni

St. Lawrence University Geology Alumni Conference
(SLUGAC)

SLUGAC is a rather unique conference, why do we do it?

To share and compare life experiences with current geology students.
To introduce students to the real time activities and challenges faced by geologists every day.
To share the science we do with current students.
To network and share notes with each other.
To let students know that there are many things one can do with a degree in geology. We aren't all "practicing geologists"
To reunite with old friends and faculty.

Did you know that since SLUGAC One:

More than 85% of St. Lawrence Geology students have attended one or more SLUGAC sessions!

Individual students have made life-changing decisions after visiting with and hearing SLUGAC participants address them.

The percentage of geology graduates who move directly into the job market has shifted from approximately 60% to nearly 95%!

Only 60% (or so) of Geology majors "Do Geology" as their career focus.

Traditional areas of employment for our geology graduates such as petroleum exploration, mineral exploration and government agencies have been vastly expanded to include environmental services, insurance and banking, and earth science teaching.

Conference Dates and info

SLUGAC 1 - 1992

SLUGAC 2 - October 4-6 1995

SLUGAC 3 - "Geology in Exploration" - October 1-3, 1998

SLUGAC 4 - "Geology climate and paleoclimate " - October 25-27, 2001

SLUGAC 5 - "Remembering our roots" - April 21-23, 2005

SLUGAC 6 - "Mapping the future: Visions for Geology" - September 13-15, 2007

Publicity

SLUGAC 4 mentioned in class noted of St. Lawrence Magazine (Winter 2002)
SLUGAC 5 in the St. Lawrence Magazine (Summer 2005)

Last Updated:
July 20, 2007

Sarah McElfresh
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