EAS News Article
EAS 40th Anniversary Celebration and Symposium
April 12-14, 2007
2007 marks forty years of service to the citizens of Indiana, the United States, and the world through discovery that expands the realm of knowledge in basic and applied Earth, atmospheric and interdisciplinary sciences, learning through education and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and engagement through the exchange of scientific skills and understanding.
We invite all faculty, students, alumni and friends to join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. We look forward to seeing you at Purdue in April. <invitation letter>
RSVP Form
To facilitate planning for the event, we ask that you fill out and return the RSVP form to Kathy Kincade by Friday, March 23, 2007 <form>
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Welcome Gathering
12:00 - 5:00 PM, Hospitality Room, CIVL 2201
Informal Evening Reception
7:00 - 9:00 PM, Home of Terry & Shirley West
5 Tall Oak Lane
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3818
See map (area map, local map) for directions.
Directions from Civil Engineering Building - Take Northwestern Ave (US 231) north which will merge with US 52. You will pass the University Inn and Walmart . Travel about 3.5 miles from campus. You will pass Klondike Road (there will be a stoplight); Lafayette Elks Country Club will be the next landmark on your right. As you approach the Capilano by the Lake subdivision, use the 2nd entrance which is Chancellor Way.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Science Symposium, "The Geosciences in Today's World"
8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, Stewart Center, Room 322; 14 science talks and poster session
Keynote Speaker: Tim Killeen, NCAR Director
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Killeen has agreed to be our keynote speaker for the Symposium on April 13. As many of you know, Dr. Killeen is the Director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and is also the current President of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
We will be inviting 13 other speakers for 15-minute talks for the Symposium. Our list of speakers includes several of EAS alumni and former and current faculty members. There will also be a poster session to showcase the current research of the EAS faculty and graduate students.
EAS 40th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM, Buchanan Suites, Ross-Ade Stadium
Saturday, April 14, 2007
EAS Alumni Advisory Board meeting
8:00 - 11:00 AM, CIVL 2201
For questions regarding the 40th Anniversary Celebration, please contact Kathy Kincade at 765-494-5984 or kkincade@purdue.edu.
