GEOBULLETIN
September 12, 2003

ANOTHER VAN CLASS will be offered on Tuesday, September 30 at 4:00 pm. Please see Judy for details and to register for it.  The class lasts 4 hours. Anyone who hasn't taken the class in the last 3 years needs to retake in order to stay certified to drive the vans. You must be 25 years old to qualify as a van driver.

CONGRATULATIONS
To: Carl and Judy Bowser on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Bradley Dendy.  He arrived on Labor Day (9/1/03) and weighed in at 8 pounds 7 ounces. 

CHECK THE HALL WINDOW OF THE MAIL ROOM (225) ------ Pictures of the new grad students!

FACULTY MEETINGS are scheduled September 17, October 15, November 12, December 3, January 21, February 18, March 10, April 14 and May 5.

NEW UNDERGRAD MAJOR ----- Laura Rozumalski - llrozumalski@wisc.edu

GEOCLUB
FALL PICNIC last Friday was a great success, 120 people attended.  Check out the pictures on the web site
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/current_stu/fall_picnic_03/in dex.html

FIELD TRIP is scheduled this weekend (September 13 & 14).  See Alan Kobussen for details.

FALL 2003 LECTURE SCHEDULE ---- All lectures (unless otherwise noted) are held on Fridays at 3:30 PM in AB20 (Laudon Lecture Hall).    Coffee and cookies are served in the lobby starting at 3:15 PM.
September 12          Lecture (nature slides) CANCELLED
September 19       Scott Wing -------- Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of Natural History ---- "Floral response to Paleocene-Eocene global warming." ----- Special Lecture at noon in Room 212 ---- "Plant mass extinction."
September 26       Eugene Humphreys -University of Oregon --- "North America dynamics and western U.S. tectonics."
October 3
October 10
October 14 (Tuesday) ----- Dr. Richard Behl ----- AAPG Distinguished Lecturer
October 17             Linda Elkins Tanton -------- Brown University
October 24             Gerard C. Bond -------- Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory-Columbia University
October 31             Robert Duncan -------- Oregon State University
November 7           Anthony Runkel ------- Minnesota Geological Survey
November 14         Linda Ivany -------------Syracuse University
November 21
November 28          THANKSGIVING RECESS
December 5             Jim McManus --- Oregon State University
December 12
 
SCHEDULE CARDS  ------- still waiting for some!  Please return to Karen

NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ---- 900 new fellowships will be awarded for graduate study leading to research based MS or PhD in the fields of science, math and engineering supported by NSF.  Must be citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens of the US at the time of application.  3 year fellowship.  For additional information contact NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, ORAU at 866-353-0905 or email nsfgrfp@orau.gov or contact Pam Bonee at 865-576-3147 ---- email boneep@orau.gov.  Also visit the web page at http://www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm.  Application deadline is dependent on proposed field of study, but is November 4, 5 or 6, 2003.

 EDMAP 2004 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP Announcement Number 04HQPA0004) is available on the USGS website at: http://www.usgs.gov/contracts/  EDMAP, the training component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, supports both graduate students and undergraduates (Juniors and Seniors who have completed requisite course work in field methods). EDMAP provides funding to students who are doing research involving a significant amount of geologic mapping.  In 2003, EDMAP supported over 50 students at 39 universities across the nation. The maximum award to graduate students is $15,000 and the maximum award to undergraduates is $7,500. Proposals must be written and submitted by the professor who supervises the students.   Read the RFP for details.  Proposals are due November 21, 2003.  It is helpful if the project is associated with a State geological survey or a USGS project. Check with your State geological survey for ongoing projects.  If you have general questions, contact Randall Orndorff, rorndorf@usgs.gov, 703-648-4316 ----Lydia Quintana, lquintan@usgs.gov, 703-648-6973.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) ---- The Director of the NSF has released a letter requesting assistance in identifying candidates to fill the position of Assistant Director for Geosciences. See URL for additional details:   http://www.nsf.gov/od/geosrch/nsf_adgeo_search_letter.htm   The appointment is to be made by February 1,2004.  A Search Committee has been formed. Robert Gagosian, Director of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will chair the committee. Other members are Tim Killeen, Director of NCAR; Sean Solomon, Carnegie Institution of Washington; and Stephanie Pfirman, Barnard College.  To recommend a candidate, please provide the name and any supporting information that is available to you to AD/GEO Screening Committee via e-mail <geosrch@lists.nsf.gov>  Recommendations must be submitted no later than September 15, 2003.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY ---- Geochemist/Inorganic Chemist to fill a tenure-track position in the Department of Physical Sciences, at the assistant professor level, effective Fall 2004. A PhD in Geochemistry or Inorganic Chemistry is required.  In addition, a demonstrated ability to teach physical and environmental geology, inorganic chemistry, general chemistry, interdisciplinary core courses, general education courses and the ability or potential to acquire extramural funding, as well as a commitment to working with students and developing collaborative research. Specialization in environmental geo/hydrochemistry and Submit cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, research plan, and a list of three references with addresses and telephone numbers: Dr. Catherine Clark, Physical Sciences, Chapman University, Orange, CA 92866. email: cclark@chapman.edu. Application review begins September 30, 2003, and continues until the position is filled.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS ------ Earth & Planetary Sciences ---- Geodynamics ---- Tenure track position to begin August 2004 at the rank of assistant professor, under circumstances oustanding candidates may be considered at a higher level.  Applicants will be considered from a variety of research fields including crustal deformation, convection in the earth, and mantle and crustal rheology.  Send resume, statement of future research interest, names and contact information for at least 3 references to Douglas A Wiens, Dept of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Washington University, C/B 1169, One Brookings Drive, St Louis, MO   63130 or vial email to FacSearch@levee.wustl.edu.  Application packets are requested by October 15, 2003.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS ---- Lecturer Position ---- Full-time, non tenure-track.  Appointment is renewable yearly subject to performance and funding and includes promotion opportunities.  Must have MS or PhD in geology, teaching experience in a variety of introductory geology courses.  Responsibilities include teaching 4 sections each semester and service to the Department.  Application review begins October 1, 2003, but will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.  Applications must include a letter of application, vita, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts and other materials that document teaching experience and effectiveness including teaching evaluations.  Applications should be mailed to: Lecturers Search Committee, Department of Geology, IUPUI; 723 W Michigan Street SL 118, Indianapolis    IN   46202-5132.  Additional information about the university and the department is available at www.iupui.edu and www.geology.iup ui.edu. 

THE ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY ----- Geophysical Institute Seismology and Volcanology - Post Doctoral Fellow - PCN: 924027 - Full-Time, term of one year with possibility of extension for a second year.  Opening  September 5, 2003.  Open until filled, review of applications will begin October 15, 2003.  Seeking candidate to participate in research for the detection and monitoring of volcanic eruptions using broadband and short-period seismic data together with other geophysical data. Monitoring research may include spectral analyses and determination of near-real-time locations and magnitudes.  Anticipate the successful candidate will spend half of their time in observatory monitoring activities and the other half pursuing related research.  Qualifications: PhD in Seismology or related field at the time of appointment.  APPLICATION: A UA Applicant Form must be completed and submitted for consideration of employment. This form can be downloaded at www.alaska.edu/hr/forms/hr_employmentforms.xml)   Provide an Applicant Form, with resume, cover letter and at least 3 references by closing date to: Will Daniels, Human Resource Coordinator, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (903 Koyukuk Drive), P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320, Tel: (907) 474-5511; Fax: (907) 474-7395 E-mail: will@gi.alaska.edu.