Past News

New GEO Faculty Member! The department is delighted to welcome our newest professor, Dr. James Skillen, who brings to us not only expertise in environmental policy and history, but also extensive knowledge of world coffees. Check out Dr. Skillen's profile on our Faculty & Staff pages.

Commencement 2008
took place Saturday, May 17, 2008. Congratulations to all of our
GEO Department Graduates! The graduates received their department gifts - National Geographic for the geographers and hand lenses for the geologists - at the "End of the Year" celebration held on May 6, 2008 in the GEO Department area of North Hall.

2008 Awards and Scholarships
The GEO Department was pleased to hand out scholarships and awards to 7 of our students at the annual "End of the Year" Celebration, held on May 6, 2008. Award Recipients...

History of Geology at Calvin
The full text of Dr. Clarence Menninga's 2001 presentation on the history of geology at Calvin is available on the web.

Geology Scholarships
Our department now has 2 academic scholarships for geology majors. Check out our scholarship page for more details.

Young Research Fellowship
The Davis A. Young Student Summer Research Fellowship has been created in recognition of his service to Calvin College. Davis Young retired in June 2004 after 26 years of service to the department.