SLUGAC 12, September 25-28, 2025
Dear SLU Geology Alumni and Friends,
As fellow alumni, we are pleased to invite you back to campus for the 12th St. Lawrence University Geology Alumni Conference (SLUGAC 12), which will take place from September 25 to 28, 2025. This year’s conference theme "Geology at the Core: Earth, Air, and Water in a Changing Environment" recognizes the broad impact of our alumni community, including those who are applying their geoscience foundation in ways that support the environment outside of traditional geology careers.
We are especially eager to hear from alumni whose paths have taken them into unconventional or interdisciplinary areas. Whether you work in education, policy, art, business, community organizing, or something else entirely, your story helps current students envision a wider range of possibilities for their own futures. We hope you’ll consider joining us to share your journey, connect with fellow alums, and support SLU student as they prepare to take their next steps beyond SLU.
As always, one of the highlights of SLUGAC will be the Bloomer Lecture, and we are thrilled to announce that this year’s speaker will be Dr. Roy Christoffersen, '76.
We encourage you to "save the date” and plan to attend this fall. We’re currently welcoming proposals from those interested in serving as speakers or panelists, and we are also accepting abstracts submissions, Elberty Medal nominations, and early indications of attendance. While indicating your intent to attend doesn’t commit you to coming, it will help us greatly as we plan for the weekend. The formal registration form will be your commitment. If you are interested in participating on a panel, please email us the proposed topic at slugeologyalumni@gmail.com. The planning committee will be shaping panel themes and rosters over the summer.
Registration Fees:
Alumni - $140, Recent Alumni (2020-2025) - $100, Guests $80, Corporate Sponsors $450, Individual Sponsors $270.Abstract Submission Form (due July 15)Contact Information Updates
Elberty Medal Nominations:
The William T. Elberty, Jr. Medal is created by the alumni of the St. Lawrence University Geology Department (and its predecessor the Department of Geology and Geography) in honor of Professor Emeritus William T. Elberty, Jr. It is an award for service to St. Lawrence University through and by direct service to and support of the Department of Geology. Awardees may be St. Lawrence alumni, faculty/staff, current students or friends of the Geology Department. The award is intended to honor a sustained pattern of acts of service to the Geology Program, to its education mission in classroom, laboratory or field, to its students, faculty or staff in their teaching/research endeavors, or to its alumni in their activities related to the St. Lawrence Geology Department. Make a Nomination
Hotel Blocks for SLUGAC 12:
We’ve reserved blocks of rooms at local hotels to accommodate attendees. You can book directly through the following links:Fairfield Inn MarriottBest WesternHoliday Inn Express
Please also help us spread the word! If you know of alumni or friends of the department who may not be on our distribution list, encourage them to email us at slugeologyalumni@gmail.com or to fill out the contact information form linked above.
Whether you're attending for your first time or your 12th, we look forward to seeing you in September 2025 and to celebrating all the ways our SLU Geology community continues to grow, evolve, and make a difference. For updates, please visit SLUGAC 12 website.
Sincerely,
The SLUGAC 12 Planning Committee
Registration
Register by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 19, online or by calling the Office of Laurentian Engagement: 888-758-4438.
Register Today!