Alumni

Congratulations alumni! And best wishes from the entire faculty and staff in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. Our alumni are the leading proof of the quality education we offer through our degree programs. As you venture forth into your profession, please let us know how you are, where you are, and what you're up to. We love to hear from our alumni and proudly showcase recent graduates on our website (Alumni Spotlight and Alumni Achievement Award Recipients) and in the annual newsletter. To this end, please take a few minutes to fill out the alumni information update form.

Alumni Events - Fall homecoming

October 25th, 2024

  • Advisory Council meeting, 8:00 am-noon, MGRRE
  • Lunch (RSVP required), noon, MGRRE
  • Distinguished Alumni presentation, 3:00-4:00 pm, 1118 Rood Hall
  • Alumni and Friends Gathering, 6:00-10:00 pm
    Light refreshments and cash bar
    Families welcome
    Fundraising to support department initiatives 

Spring Geoboree

Please watch this space for the April date once it's confirmed

  • Advisory Council meeting, 8:00 am-noon, MGRRE
  • Lunch (RSVP required), noon, MGRRE
  • Student research poster sessions, 1:30-3:30 pm, Rood Hall
  • Career fair, 1:30-3:30 pm, Rood Hall (please contact Tom Howe if your company is interested in participating)
  • Student Award Ceremony, 4:00-5:00 pm, Rood Hall
  • Dinner in the Dinosaur Park

60th Anniversary Celebration 2025

Did you know that the Department of Environmental and Geological Sciences (formerly Geosciences Department) of Western Michigan University will be turning 60 years old during the 2025-2026 school year?  A celebration planning committee would like to know about some of your memories and ask you about your interest in joining in on the celebrations. Please take a few moments to complete this survey 

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