A diverse department
The Geology, Geography, and Environmental Studies Department at Calvin College offers more than just a great learning experience - it guarantees students rich interaction with active professors, deep involvement in various department projects, and opportunities to just have fun with others who wish to learn and apply their knowledge to better God's earth, in both the natural and social sciences.
- For more information on the origins of geology, geography and environmental studies at Calvin, read Menninga's "History of Geology at Calvin College".
Faculty with experience
From a petrologist working in Alaska to a professor of geography from Ethiopia, the geology, geography and environmental studies department at Calvin hosts a wide array of faculty with experience in the fields of geomorphology, historical geology, and environmental science.
Traveling abroad
The department has a special emphasis on taking the learning experience beyond the bounds of the classroom. From field trips all around the state to interims in Hawaii, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, the geology, geography and environmental studies department at Calvin values making the learning process more than just a reading or lecture.
- For more information on department trips, check out the interims and field trips pages.
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