Geological Sciences

We are excited to celebrate the department’s 75 years of achievement in teaching and research alongside alumni and friends who have been part of our amazing journey. In 1948 the UF’s Department of Geology was formally authorized to grant BA, BS, MS, and MST degrees. Since then, we have become a vibrant department with a robust PhD program, 25 faculty, and a strong interdisciplinary teaching and research record. We also changed our name to the Department of Geological Sciences in 1999 to emphasize our broader disciplinary scope. Many of our remarkable alumni and friends have provided essential support to our program over the years, contributing substantially to our success. We hope you will be able to join us for our celebration this March to reconnect with old friends, make new friends, and share in our bright future.

Schedule of Events

March 3

• 5 – 10 p.m. – Networking Reception at First Magnitude Brewing

  Network with fellow Geological Sciences alumni and friends at First Magnitude Brewing Company. One drink ticket will be provided. There will be non-alcoholic options and the Cilantro Taco food truck will be onsite with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Open to all.

March 4

• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Williamson Hall Open House and Lecture

  Williamson Hall: 1843 Stadium Road Gainesville, FL 32611

  Join us for tours of the Geological Sciences facilities and short science talks by faculty.

• 2 – 3 p.m. and 3 – 4 p.m. – Florida Museum of Natural History Tours

  The Florida Museum of Natural History will be offering two behind the scenes tours and admission to the Butterfly Rainforest. Free and open to 20 people in each tour. Sign up during event registration.

• 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Sweetwater Wetlands Tour

  Guided walking tours of the hydrology and wildlife at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, a relatively new park in town comprising a man-made wetland habitat designed to improve water quality in the Alachua Sink and Floridan aquifer. Free and open to 30 people. The department will provide parking vouchers. Sign up during event registration.

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Dinner at the Harn Museum of Art

  Join us as we close out the weekend’s event with a festive dinner at the Harn Museum of Art. One drink ticket per guest is included. ($35 per person; $15 for students). Sign up during event registration.