St. Lawrence University Geology Club Geology Department  Brown Hall St. Lawrence University Canton, New York 13617

Congratulations to the Class of 1996! All twelve have made it through graduation with only a few who need credits this summer. This was a very diverse group of people who took a wide range of pathways through St. Lawrence The class included four women and eight men seven were Geology majors four were Geology/Environmental Studies majors and there were double majors with Archaeology and Biology Another had a minor in Theater Arts and yet another was a Multifield major whose “home” was in the department where she had a significant impact. Seven were involved in thesis research. 
The outcome of their education is yet to be tested for most of them A number have no plans at present Some will travel One will be leading outdoor programs in Hawaii as an entry to even greater things One will be a Watson Fellow as we report elsewhere Another 5 heading for graduate study in vertebrate paleontology Several seek entry into an environmental field related to geology In some years have felt that seniors were Uptight about future prospects Although there is some concern I didn't feel anxiety in these graduates rather they seem to have confidence in themselves and enough self assurance to believe that something was going to open up for them With that view I believe it will and we all wish them luck.
Spring semester was also marked by another excellent Geology Club field trip About 40 of us spent two days examining rock types and structures related to the shelf/slope transition during the CambroOrdovician deposition and subsequent Taconic orogenic overprinting in eastern New York and southern Vermont Marble and slate were all around us Outcrops were impressive Cathy Shrady and John Bursnall worked with the club members led by Kim Power Maureen Jones Heather Franco, Meagan Mazzarino, Deron Mason, Eric Wachtmeister, Tim Woodcock, Sarah Zimmerman and many contributors to put together a very successful trip Of particular note was the excellent weather we enjoyed on that particular weekend.
There have been other items of note this semester The 'Festival of Science reappeared this year and two Geology seniors presented research papers The keynote speaker was Dr Barbara Tewksbury, Kirner Professor of Geology at Hamilton who spoke about her course that introduces the geology of the Nile River basin The audience from a wide range of disciplines was most appreciative of her ability to relate geology to many circumstances both scientific and cultural/economic Barb is president elect of the National Association of Geology Teachers this year and heads up their speaker program so it was kind of her to interrupt her very busy schedule to speak for us.
Spring has passed quickly the weather not withstanding Soon St. Lawrence will begin a new administration under the leadership of President Sullivan and the Deanship of Dr Tom Coburn of the Religious Studies Department Tom has experience and a sense Of St. Lawrence We look forward to this new opportunity for the University I hope you will all follow the action as it unfolds. 
Finally, I would like to thank everyone of you for supporting the many funds that give our program its strength and extra dimension The Jim Street Fund continues to grow toward our goal of $20,000 We still are about $4,700 away, but each designated gift brings us closer. The fund supports student travel for presentation of research papers or to attend professional meetings We deeply appreciate your consistent gifts to these programs Thanks! 
Now have a great summer and please keep us informed to your activities between now and our fall newsletter. 

Pictures from the Alumni Conference back in October! 

Alice Quackenbush receiving the Alumni Appreciation Award. On the Left is Dean Eppler and on the right is Duane Eppler 

* Pictures by Mark Klett '74 

*note it is not the complete June 5th newsletter. Omitted is a letter from Sarah Zimmerman '98 saying that the Geology Club has a home on the internet and that there is an alumni page that any SLU geology alum can be added to.