"A Trip to England"
Denny Roth & Shley Snider, Geosciences Graduate Students
3:30-4:30 pm, Pioneer Room, Memorial Union.
Please join FHSU Geosciences Graduate students, Denny Roth and Ashley Snider, as they take you on a journey to Bristol, UK.
Denny and Ashley recently returned from the 69th Annual meeting of the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology hosted by the University of Bristol. In between attending sessions, presentations, and workshops they also took some time to visit local interesting sites. Now they would like to share their experience with you.
Nov. 16
To be determined...
3:30-4:30 pm, Pioneer Room, Memorial Union.
Feb. 15
To be determined...
3:30-4:30 pm, Pioneer Room, Memorial Union.
March 20
To be determined...
3:30-4:30 pm, Pioneer Room, Memorial Union.
April 19
To be determined...
3:30-4:30 pm, Pioneer Room, Memorial Union.
Past Travelogue Presentations
Sept. 21
"Iceland: Beautiful & Stark"
Dr. John Heinrichs, Gesciences
3:30-4:30 pm, Stouffer Lounge, Memorial Union.
Iceland has many unique distinctions. Of course, as the name implies there are glaciers. However, Iceland also sits directly on the Mid-Atlantic ridge so is subject to frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The entire island is made of lava, and is one of the youngest places on the Earth. With no native trees, Iceland is covered by grasses, mosses, and a few bushes. The people of Iceland are special as well, European in ancestry and culture yet with ways of life that are adapted to the unusual Arctic climate. In recent years, Iceland has become a beacon of hope as its people work towards a future of entirely renewable energy.
2008 - 2009
Sept. 15
A Visit to the Far East: Japan
Reira Konuki, Geosciences Graduate Alumni
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Japan is a tiny, yet fascinating country located on the far east of the Eurasian continent bordering on the Pacific Ocean. Earthquakes, along with volcanic eruptions, are daily occurrences that people must live with. A tour of Japan will reveal both modern structures such as the skyscraper of Tokyo and a reverence for history and tradition at places such as the traditional ancient capital, Kyoto. Other unique places to visit are the famous WWII landmark, Okinawa, and the northern most island, Hokkaido, which will still remain untouched today.
Sept. 29
My experiences in Jhongguo (China)
Lydia Rinke, Geosciences Student
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Lydia Rinke will discuss her summer trip to Northern China. Lydia spent seven weeks in China teaching English. She will also tell of her experiences in a new culture. Lydia will also outline her observation of the differences between the U.S. and China’s culture, their food, the every day life of students, as well as what the atmosphere was like pre-Olympics.
Oct. 6
Hot Zones
A Video presentation
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Prairie Room
“Hot Zones explores the link between environmental change and the human health: are we winning the battle to prevent global outbreak of infections diseases? Environmental change is fostering the tide of contagion which threatens to engulf us all.”
Nov. 14 (Fri.)
The 2 Sides of India
Mary Settle, History Student
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Pioneer Room
During her short time in India Mary stayed with people of the upper class, but worked daily in an orphanage for street children. This unique experience allowed her to see India's contrasts at it's greatest. Find out about India's finest apartments, home to homeless people on the door step, and India's not so fine apartments, which have tarps for walls.
Feb. 2
"Experiences as an Exchange Student in South Korea"
Mary Strong
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Union, Pioneer Room
"This presentation is over what school was like at GwacheonForeignLanguageHigh School and different sites that I saw while I was living in South Korea." -Mary Strong
Feb. 16
"Volcanoes of the Cascade Range"
Dr. Ron Schott, Professor of Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Pioneer Room
Join us for a tour of the only active volcanic arc in the contiguous United States. Beginning with Mount Rainier in the north we will travel south, passing Mt. St. Helens, the Columbia River, Mount Hood, the Three Sisters, Crater Lake, and finally Mt. Shasta in northern California. The volcanoes are just the beginning of the spectacular scenery.
Mar. 2
"Summer in Croatia"
Dr. Zdeslav Hrepic
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Pioneer Room
The presentation will include a short overview of interesting facts about Croatia (geography, history, culture) and an informal presentation about daily life and the natural setting of Croatia, as well as recordings made during Dr. Hrepic's family visits to Croatia in the summer of 2008. Join us as we sail some of the many islands and hike some of the many mountains of this fascinating land.
Mar 30
Cancelled - Please plan to attend the Department Open House on April 2.
Apr. 13
"Going to the Dogs: Mushing in the Great White North"
Dr. John Heinrichs, Department of Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Pioneer Room
The North Woods of Minnesota and Wisconsin is a lovely winter paradise of trees and snow. For centuries, people have used dogsleds for transportation in nivean (that's snow-covered) environments. Come along with Dr. Heinrichs . . . get behind your team and see what it's like to experience the woods in a new way!
Apr. 27
"Mysterious Fayum Portraits"
Dr. John Cody, retired Psychiatrist
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Pioneer Room
The Mysterious Fayum Portraits are paintings from the 1st century BC to 3rd century AD that show the faces of people of ancient Egypt during a time influenced by Greeks and Romans. These are some of the best preserved paintings of this time. Dr. John Cody will be discussing these unique portraits and his personal experiences in seeing them.
2007 - 2008
Sept. 17, 2007
"A Visit to Vesuvius, Italy"
Presentor: Dr. John Heinrichs, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Naples, Italy sits on a time bomb, the volcano known as Mount Vesuvius. Vesuvius has been a source of wealth for the three million people in the Naples metropolitan area, providing rich soil for agriculture. However, the volcano erupts frequently, suddenly, and with unusual violence. The most historic of these eruptions happened on August 24-25, 79 AD when flows of ash and boiling mud covered the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing thousands. Over 1700 years later, the cities were found again and excavated, giving us our best view of what everyday Roman life was like. Dr. Heinrichs had the opportunity this past summer to visit Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum as well as the crater of Vesuvius and will share his pictures and experience visiting the most dangerous volcano in the world.
Oct. 1
"A Visit to Paraguay "
Dr. Rich Lisichenko, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Paraguay is a fascinating country that has experienced both triumph and tragedy over many years. Centrally located in South America, its geographic tapestry is unique and an example of interaction with its neighbors and the global community. Dr. Lisichenko will be presenting his experiences teaching in Paraguay.
Oct. 15
"A Visit to the Big Island of Hawaii"
Dr. Ron Schott, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
The Big Island of Hawaii sits atop the world's most famous hotspot and offers the visitors the chance to observe a spectacular array of volcanic landforms. Dr. Ron Schott will begin this travelogue with a virtual drive around the island, highlighting the birthplace of King Kamehameha, lava tubes along the route of the Ironman Triathalon, the resort coast of Kona, the famous green sand beach near Ka Lae, and Akaka Falls (the "most dangerous in world"!). The meat of the presentation will focus on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We will visit Volcano House (where Mark Twain stayed) and the Jaggar Museum, home of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. After circling the summit crater of Kilauea Volcano we will descend to the coast along the Chain of Craters Road. Finally, we will hike out across lava fields only decades old to the site of the current eruption at Pu'u O'o, where we will get the opportunity to greet an active lava flow up close and personal. Aloha!
Oct. 29
"International Student Experience in Marine Biology"
Kate Prinslow, Geography Undergraduate, Junior
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Did you ever wonder how scientists research animals in the wild, especially marine life? Come and learn about my international experience with marine life, researching group five humpback whales. I’ll take you to the place down under, Australia, Queensland, HerveyBay. I spent two weeks lounging with whales so please come and join me on a once in a lifetime experience.
Nov. 5
"Ireland in an Hour"
Mary Settle, History and Geography Undergraduate, Senior
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Why does a two- bedroom home in Ireland cost over $1,000,000? Is St. Patrick’s Day as big of a deal there? What is a leprechaun? Why is there a civil war going on? Do people really kiss the Blarney Stone? What makes it so green? There questions and more answered by Mary Settle in “Ireland in an Hour” on November 5th in Tomanek Hall 106 at 3:30 in the afternoon.
Nov. 26
"Amsterdam & Belgium"
Dr. John Heinrichs, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
During the summer of 2005, Dr. Heinrichs had the opportunity to visit Belgium and the Netherlands. He will share his photographs and experiences of Amsterdam (including an overview of its notorious red light district), Bruges (a particularly well-preserved medeival city known for its lace and Trappist beer-making monks), and Brussels (capital of Belgium and the location of fabulous architecture and museums).
Dec. 10
"Summer Abroad 07 in Mexico"
Matt Cartlidge, Geography Undergraduate, Senior
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
How much do you know about the people, the country, and the culture of our neighboring country that impacts our lives on a daily basis? Would you like to learn about a culture that incorporates much of their ancestry into their everyday lives? Do Mexicans lead lives much different than our own? Matt Cartlidge had the chance to partake in a once in a lifetime opportunity this past summer by studying abroad in Mexico for one month. Please come join him as he embarks on a virtual journey across central Mexico exploring places such as Mexico City, the second largest city in the world, and rural areas unaffected by the effects of time.
Feb. 18
"Croatioan Adriatic "
Dr. Zdeslav Hrepic, Physics
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
This presentation will blend an overview of Croatian geography, history, and culture. Dr. Hrepic will present an informal look at the daily life and natural settings of Croatian life using recordings made during his family visits to Croatia in recent summers.
Mar. 3
"Venezuela: My Country "
Vilma Perez, Geosciences Graduate Student
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
Venezuela's geography, history, culture, government, and politics Venezuela is located at the north end of South America and is a country with a petroleum-based economy. Venezuela is full of natural beauty and contrasts along with peaceful, generous, happy, and good-hearted people. Venezuelans are famous in South America because of their easy-going nature and fun-loving spirits. Mrs. Perez wants to invite you to a virtual trip to Venezuela to show you its beaches, mountains, deserts, plains, rainforests, and cities. Perez also wants to share the details of Venezuela’s history, language, culture, government, and politics.
Mar. 24
"A Kilimanjaro Trek"
Dr. Gary Hulett, Biology, retired faculty
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
A photographic look at a trek to the highest point in Africa - Mt.Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet) in 2005. The presentation will include training schedule, the dangers of high altitude climbing and an examination of the history and possible causes of the glacial losses that are taking place on the mountain.
