The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Criteria:National Honor Society for the Earth Sciences, has for its objectives the scholastic and scientific advancement of its members and the extension of friendship and assistance among colleges, universities, and scientific schools for the advancement of Earth Science. Membership in Zeta Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon is open to continuing Earth Science majors with at least twelve credit hours of Earth Science course work completed with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Qualified students are reviewed and may be nominated each semester.
 

The original members of Zeta Nu at Mesa State College.

The Zeta Nu chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon is located on the campus of Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. Zeta Nu includes students from both the the Geology and Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Programs. Currently we have about 20 active members and are growing each year. Zeta Nu is responsible for the publication of the "Uncompahgre Journal". The journal provides an academic forum for students, faculty, and others interested in furthering the advancement of the Earth Sciences. Over the last few years our chapter has provided local elementary schools with collections of rocks found in the local area along with geologic descriptions.

With the Geology Club and Outdoor Program of Mesa State College, Zeta Nu provides a social avenue for its members, which include the adopt-a-highway program, field trips, and barbecues. In the 1996-97 academic year, we co-hosted the eighth annual Western Slope Collegiate Geological Field Conference with the Mesa State College Department of Physical and Environmental Science. Over 80 students and faculty from five institutions attended the two-day field conference. Upcoming activities include the support of scholastic field trips, various outdoor activities, and the publication of the Uncompahgre Journal.

2000-2001 Academic Year Officers

President: Eric Farmer

Vice President: Jason Peterman

Secretary-Treasurer:  Thalma Perkins

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Verner Johnson

For information contact: vjohnson@mesastate.edu

Sigma Gamma Epsilon National Office:

http://nitro9.earth.uni.edu/SGE.html

The Geoclub offers many field trips and fun activities such as trips to Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, fossil hunting, gems and minerals, and a mountain bike excursion. This past winter the club sponsored a ski/snowshoe trip to Powderhorn Ski Resort on the Grand Mesa. The Geoclub is a sponsor of the Unaweep Canyon Adopt-a-Highway program and holds a highway cleanup every semester. The club is always looking for new members. Come join us for some "fun in the sun" activities.l
Spring 2001 Officers
President: Eric Farmer

Vice President: Stacy Rawlins

Secretary: Kim Garhart

Treasurer: Jacob Rundell

For more information contact faculty sponsor Dr. Rick Livaccari rlivacca@mesastate.edu

or President  efarmer@students.mesastate.edu

The Grand Junction Geological Society is affiliated with America Association of Petroleum Geologists, the international professional organization of 20,000+ geologists and geophysicists. The Mesa State College Geology Program is associated with GJGS. Members of the GJGS are professional geologists who are employed by oil/gas, environmental, and mining industries as well as government agencies and educational institutions. These geologists have many years of experience.Meeting is held in the Saccomanno Lecture Hall of the new science building every 3rd Wednesday of each month from September through May at 7:30 PM. Each lecture features a guest speaker who is professional geologist presenting current research. Publications and field trips are available: Previous field trips included the Dinosaur Triangle and a short trip to the Colorado National Monument. Students are encouraged to meet professional geologists and join in the many activities sponsored by the GJGS. Student rates are only $2 a year.

Dr. Rex Cole, rcole@mesastate.edu