WHEN:        Saturday, February 16, 2008

WHERE:      The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus

TIME:          8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contacts:    Linda Spangler, 814-863-2751 and Andrew Rengel

 

 

What is EMEX?
EMEX is the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Annual Open House. EMEX stands for Earth and Mineral Sciences EXposition. All
high school students, current PSU students, and transfer students who are considering an EMS major are invited to attend. Faculty,
staff, students, and alumni will be available to answer your questions about EMS majors, curriculum requirements, career
opportunities, student life, and special features of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. We will also have College tours,
demonstrations, and speakers. Please join us to learn how EMS can broaden your horizons and expand your opportunities for
success in school, in your career, and in life.

 

 

 

Main Attractions
for EVERYONE Attending
Saturday, February 16, 2008

Additional Activities for Students Offered Admission to the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences ONLY
and Their Families
Friday & Saturday,
February 15 & 16, 2008
Associated Links of Interest

Saturday, February 16, 2008

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration
Ryan Family Student Center
14 Deike Building

Refreshments
Deike Building Lobby

Opening Presentation
26 Hosler Building and 22 Deike Building

Round 1 Speakers
Department Faculty and Alumni Speakers
Ground Floor Classrooms, Deike Building

Faculty Presentations

Department Demonstrations
     -- Glass Blowing
     -- GIS Demonstrations
     -- Weather Balloon Launch
     -- Tours of the Underground Mine
     -- Forensic Materials Science

Display Tables
Deike Building, Ground Floor
Includes: Departments, Total Orientation
to Earth and Mineral Sciences (ToTEMS)--
a freshman orientation program

Round 2 Speakers -
Department Faculty and Alumni Speakers
Ground Floor Classrooms, Deike Building

Pizza Lunch
Deike Lobby

Tours of the College's Interest House - Irvin Hall

EMS Library - 2nd Floor Deike Building

Speak to Alumni
14 Deike Building

Speak to Current Students About
Student Life

Final Remarks
26 Hosler Building

Tours of University Park Campus
Given by the EMS Ambassadors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, February 15, 2008

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Nittany Lion Inn on campus for those families wishing to participate in the following activities. Nittany Lion Inn Reservations: 800-233-7505 or 814-863-5050. Be sure to mention the EVENT CODE: EMS0214 to receive the special reduced room rate of $115.00.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Shadow a Current EMS Student by attending classes on Friday

6:00 p.m. - Dinner with the EMS
Students in Irvin Hall and Broomball

Spend the Night in the EMS Interst House - Irvin Hall with Current EMS Students

FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
6:00 p.m. - EMEX Parent Dinner,
Ballroom, Nittany Lion Inn
We cordially invite you to a "get acquainted" buffet dinner at the Nittany Lion Inn. While your student is enjoying other planned activities, we are looking forward to engaging you. On hand to answer your questions about student life in EMS and Penn State will be several academic department personnel including Jon Merritt, Director of Academic Advising. Please join us for information sharing; we look forward to meeting you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

College of Earth and
Mineral Sciences

 

Majors and Minors Offered in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

 

Location and Parking Information

 

Penn State Visitor's Guide

 

Penn State's Office of Student Aid

 

Geography Activities
For more information, contact: John Murphy or Jodi Vender

 

Materials Science and Engineering Activities
(BY INVITATION ONLY)
Contact: Stacy Davidson

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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