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Sigma Gamma Epsilon
The Earth Sciences Honor Society

Sigma Gamma Epsilon (or SGE) has been a focal point for the students in the Earth Science department for quite some time. The society organizes field trips, gatherings and activities which are open to all. In the past, the group has gone on fossil collecting trips to the Rockford quarry, gathering geodes down in Keokuk and caving in Eastern Iowa. The members of SGE also strive to make the Earth Science department and the student room in particular a fun and valuable resource.
 
SGE Cavers
SGE Members exploring the caves of Iowa - watch out for spiders!		 SGE Caver
Brian is taking this caving just a little too seriously

Membership into SGE is based upon GPA and credits in Earth Science courses. Most faculty in the Department of Earth Sciences are members and take part in the events along with the students. If you are interested in membership, you may want to check out the National SGE homepage, or talk to one of the student members.

SGE Working
Members of SGE celebrating Earth Day by picking up litter along one of the Cedar Falls bicycle trails.

Current Officers (2007-2008)

  • President - Bree McClenning
  • Vice President - Stacey Reisdorph
  • Secretary - Emily Schmadeke
  • Treasurer - Adam Lee

Some SGE Members, 2005


Front row: Bobbi Brace, Breanna Hennessy, Brandon Yarborough, Holly Kagy, Molly Nolte
Back row: Kevin Thomsen, Scott Beason, Jennifer Wahl, Kristin Jorgensen, Erin Miner, Dr. Walters, Dr. Morgan

Images from the Spring 2004 Initiation

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Here's the group after initiation
Same group
Time for some pizza!

Dr. Walters explaining the
finer points of SGE membership.
There's still some pizza left!