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Please access the Geology and Environmental Science university calendar to view our upcoming public events.

Departmental Events

The following events are intended for internal departmental personnel only:

Undergraduate Weekly Events & Opportunities Newsletters
GES Office Hours and Closures

Daily office hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

  • Closed - 06/19/26 - Juneteenth
  • Closed - 07/03/26 - Independence Day
  • Closed - 09/07/26 - Labor Day
  • Closed - 11/26 - 27/26 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Closed - 12/24/26 - 1/03/27 - Winter Recess
  • Closed - 01/18/27 - Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday Observance
  • Closed - 03/12/27 - Spring Holiday
  • Closed - 05/31/27 - Memorial Day
  • Closed - 06/18/27 - Juneteenth
  • Closed - 07/05/27 - Independence Day
Dissertation & Thesis Defenses
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GES Fall Colloquia Schedule (2271) - TBD

Location: 104 Thaw | Time: 4:00pm

GES Spring Colloquia Schedule (2274) - TBD

Location: 104 Thaw | Time: 4:00pm

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Other Events

The following events sponsored by organizations outside of the department may be of interest: 

Conferences

September 28 - October 1: TIGER Symposium in Geodesy

The TIGER Symposium in Geodesy is the official symposium of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Commission 3 on Earth rotation and geodynamics. TIGER stands for Tracking and Investigating Geodynamics and Earth Rotation. The 2026 edition will mark the very first meeting of IAG Commission 3 – September 28th to October 1st, 2026.

Commission 3 studies the entire range of physical processes associated with the movement and deformation of the Earth in response to both external and internal forces. In addition to the core focus of Commission 3, the TIGER Symposium will also highlight themes traditionally addressed at the Journées meetings. The TIGER Symposium in Geodesy is also supported by the International Earth Rotation & Reference System Service (IERS), a service of IAG contributing to global reference systems and Earth orientation science.

To foster collaboration across disciplines, IAG Commission 3 works closely with several other IUGG associations – International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI), International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS), and International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI) – through a number of joint sub-commissions, making the TIGER Symposium a place where different geoscientific communities can come together and share and discuss their work.

The 2026 TIGER Symposium will be held in Gävle, Sweden. 

Workshops & Seminars

EarthScope Technical Courses

You are invited to attend the EarthScope Consortium's technical course series! For information on the webinars scheduled for Summer 2026, please see the EarthScope Consortium's Event Calendar.

Registration is currently open for the InSAR Processing and Analysis (ISCE+) course. Applications close on July 1st. 

Service Opportunities

NextGen Advisory Council

The NextGen Advisory Council was created by DCNR to offer fresh perspectives on public lands, outdoor recreation, and conservation initiatives in Pennsylvania.

Its mission is to:

  • Make outdoor spaces welcoming for all
  • Advocate for inclusive and accessible programs
  • Build and retain a diverse workforce in conservation

By bringing together high school students to young professionals (up to age 35), the council ensures that younger voices play a role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania’s natural resources. The council typically has 20 young, diverse members from across Pennsylvania. No prior experience in conservation or government is needed. A desire to contribute and work toward inclusive conservation and recreation is key.

Expectations include:

  • Attending quarterly meetings on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. These meetings are virtual, featuring talks from department staff and discussions on projects.
  • Joining optional evening meetings for committees and special projects.
  • Committing to an initial three-year term, with the option to extend.

If you have questions about the council or how to apply, please contact the department.

Go to the NextGen Advisory Council website for more information and the application. Applications to serve on the NextGen Advisory Council are generally accepted in July.

Miscellaneous