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Geology/Geography
Physical Science Building
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-2626

Department of Geology/Geography

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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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	Job Opportunity: Sabbatical Replacement for Mineralogy/Petrology, 2012-2013 The Department of Geology/Geography at Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a one year full-time sabbatical replacement position, beginning August 2012. Teaching responsibilities will include the Mineralogy-Petrology sequence and general education courses in Earth Sciences and/or Oceanography. Ph.D. preferred, ABD will be considered. Applicants should electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Craig A. Chesner (cachesner@eiu.edu). Review of applications will begin on April 15. EIU is an AA/EEO employer.
	NWS Cooperative Weather Station: The Heart of Atmospheric Science In this segment of "Under the Four River Skies," Cameron Craig, an Eastern Illinois University geographer, highlights the dedication of volunteer weather observers like Dalias Price who observe the weather conditions every day of the year. More segments on Agriculture and Climate at Vimeo.com/tcpfilms. "Under the Four River Skies" is a sub-production of WEIU's "Four Rivers Ag Report." A collaboration between WEIU, the Department of Geology/Geography, and EIU WeatherCenter. To view other productions produced by Eastern Illinois University, visit our productions page.
	EIU Faculty Explain the Reason Behind the Warm Winter on NewsWatch In-Focus For some people, this winter is fantastic! For snow lovers, this winter has been a big disappointment. What is behind this warm winter? Geology/Geography professors, Bob Cataneo and Cameron Craig, answer questions about the above normal temperatures in Central Illinois in WEIUs "NewsWatch In-Focus" hosted by former geography minor, Kate Pleasant. For more episodes of NewsWatch In-Focus, visit WEIUs YouTube Channel.
	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.