St. Lawrence Geology Alumni

J. Mark  Erickson receives multiple honors from UND

October 17, 2008 was busy for Mark Erickson while attending homecoming at the University of North Dakota.  In a ceremony hosted by the Dean of the Engineering School, Mark was inducted into University of North Dakota School of Engineering and Mines Alumni Academy. 

That evening, Mark received  the A. G. Leonard Award from the Faculty of Geology and Geological Engineering.  The award recognizes both his undergraduate teaching career and geological research at St. Lawrence from 1971 to the present.  The award is voted on by the faculty of the department and was awarded by Department Chair Will Gosnold.  The award ceremony was highlighted by remarks from friends and from several of  his former SLU students who also attended UND. 


Mark says:
"I was very honored by their words.  Some were presented by ND State Geologist, Ed Murphy, and  some by State Paleontologist, John Hoganson and Professor Emeritus F. D. Holland, Jr. It was a thrill to be recognized by those with whom I have conducted research and those  for whom I have such respect."

SLU Alumni (and UND alums or students) present: Lucas Buckingham '04, Grand Forks, ND Matthew Burton-Kelley '05, Grand Forks, ND Trent Hubbard '94, Fairbanks, AK, Tanya Justham '01, Grand Forks, ND Brian Silfer '86, Cazanovia, NY,

Other SLU and UND Alums who sent remarks: Mike Hayes  '81 Gordon Jenner '79 Mike Parsons '77

Photo credits:
Top Photo: Dave Waugh '99
Award Ceremony: Joseph Hartman

Press Releases:

• 10/15/2008 -- UND School of Engineering and Mines Celebrates Outstanding Alumnus Larry Jodsaas Friday
• Mentions both the SEM Alumni Academy Induction Ceremony and the A. G. Leonard Award as part of discussing homecoming events
  

Last Updated:  October 30, 2008

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