Students, faculty members, and alumni of geology at Colgate can stay in touch with happenings in the department and with each other through this page.
Students and faculty share a few laughs and good conversations while making geology-themed pizzas together ( Back, L to R: Shannon Dillon, Mik Redovian, Avalon Bunge, Maggie McGuire, Prof. Rich April. Front, L to R: Prof. Martin Wong, Josh Lasker, Josh Solomon)
Colgate Geology Student Awards - 2020
We are happy to announce this year's recipients of our departmental awards:
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Norma Vergo Prize | Mary Hurtgen ’20 |
| Award for Excellence | Emily Weaver ’20 |
| Robert M. Linsley Prize | Rachel Meyne ’21 |
| Kevin Williams Memorial Fellowships | Celia Meyer ’22 & Jeri Stoller ’22 |
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Students in the department interact with faculty members outside of the classrooms and labs as well. Through department-organized gatherings and field trips, and "CUGS" - the Colgate University Geological Society (student club), they develop a true sense of community.
Alumni News
Alumni Newsletters
To send updates for the next newsletter or to request a copy of an old newsletter, contact: Jodi McNamara
Tributes from Geology Alumni 1961-2017
In 2019, Jon Powell '74 asked geology alumni to share their thoughts about the lasting impacts of the geology department and faculty on them, to create a booklet of testimonials, which he presented to Jim McLelland (the Chief) in December of that year.
