Department of Geology/Geography

Department of Geology/Geography
Cameron Craig, Geographer and Documentarian, shows the Gulf Ecological & Human Disaster Project Team the route they will take to document the environmental and human impact of the oil spill.

The Department of Geology/Geography is dedicated to providing students an exceptional Integrative Learning experience in the geosciences. With outstanding laboratories, equipment, and first rate professors and instructors, students graduate with a firm foundation that leads them to rewarding career opportunities or post-graduate degrees.

The department offers many areas of study/focus such as Geology, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Broadcast Meteorology, Earth Science Teaching, Social Science Teaching, Environmental and International Studies. To harness student potential, the department works with local businesses and local/state governments to provide paid internship opportunities.

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Expert Panel to Discuss "Chasing Ice"

On Sunday, April 21 from 3 – 6 pm, the Department of Geology and Geography will screen the award-winning documentary, “Chasing Ice” in Phipps Auditorium, Physical Science Building room 1205.  This movie showcases James Balog’s stunning photography and efforts to document hard evidence that global warming is real and not just the mere bantering of political japes.  With stunning imagery and unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime events captured by his cameras, James Balog provides considerable fuel for discussions of what is happening on and to our Earth.  As such, the screening of “Chasing Ice” will be followed by a panel discussion of the ramifications of global warming.  The panelists are members of EIU’s faculty and represent myriad disciplines, including meteorology, physics, economics and biology.  These experts will debate topics related to the movie as well as entertain questions posed by members of the audience.  While this is a theatrical release of the movie, the Department of Geology and Geography believes the movie’s message should be heard – as such, the documentary is being shown free of charge and everyone is welcome.  Additionally, light food and beverages will be served. 

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» Mostly Sunny and cooler today!

 

» Chance of T-Storms and Rain Showers move in tomorrow night and remain with us through the weekend.
 

» Sunny skies return Tuesday through Friday!
 
Updated 05/24/2013 1:07 PM CDT

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69F/46F

Mostly Sunny

NE 5-10

Saturday

68F/52F
Partly Sunny

SE 5-10
 
 

Voice of America

Pakistan native and WEIU alumna finds career broadcasting to her home country...Integrative Learning Opportunity from EIU and WEIU. Read More...

  
 

The Department's Integrative Learning Opportunities

Selected short film productions from the Department of Geology/Geography and Tempestas et Caelum Productions demonstrating the vast opportunities available from the department at Eastern Illinois University.

  

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