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News
Archives --- 2001
April
29, 2001
EMS Faculty Honored with Wilson Awards
Six professors from the College of Earth and Mineral
Sciences have been recognized for their contributions
to the College and the University with the Wilson Awards
for Outstanding Teaching, Excellence in Research, and
Outstanding Service. [MORE]
May
2001
EMS Students Travel Through Greece and Egypt
In May, 15 EMS undergraduate students traveled to Greece
and Egypt as part of the CAUSE 2001 Seminar, The Impact
of the Geosciences on Ancient Cultures. During their
odyssey through Greece and Egypt, the EMS students sent
back dispatches describing their daily activities, their
impressions of the sites they visited and their interaction
with the local people. [MORE]
September
13, 2001
Dean Dutton to Retire in 2002
John A. Dutton, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral
Sciences (EMS) since 1986, has announced plans to retire
on June 30. "John has superbly led the college through
a period of tremendous change and achievement," said
President Graham B. Spanier. "He strengthened the college's
reputation and national visibility, increased interaction
with other disciplines and significantly expanded its
outreach and public service." [MORE]
September
21, 2001
Four Alumni Honored During Obelisk Weekend
R. Wayne Atwell, Thomas J. Casadevall, Marc A. Clemens,
and Gregory S. Forbes were recognized by the college
and the University for their professional accomplishments.
[MORE]
November
30, 2001
Geography Department celebrates GIS day
University Park, PA ---- Twenty-eight middle and high
school teachers and students from across Pennsylvania
participated in two two-day GIS training sessions during
Geography Awareness Week, November 11 through November
17. [MORE]
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