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GSA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Campus Connection

B ringing Students and Schools Together
The Geological Society of America ®
Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall I

GSA’s Campus Connection provides an excellent opportunity for
students to meet face-to-face with representatives from top
geoscience schools. This four-day event saves students time and
Congratulations to the 2018 On To the Future ( OTF) travel travel expenses, giving the schools a chance to meet with some
awardees. GSA recently awarded over 70 travel grants to a group of the best student geoscientists in the world in a relaxed,
of students from diverse backgrounds to attend their first GSA informal setting. For a preliminary list of schools, see
Annual Meeting. OTF students are chosen based on their com- h t t p s : / / b i t .l y / 2No Ey Cz .
mitment to pursuing a career in the geosciences, merit, and
financial need.
Help one of these students navigate their first
professional meeting by signing up to serve as a mentor at
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On To t h e Fu t u r e Ev e n t s
The following events require OTF awardee attendance:
Showcasing the Best You: A Writing Workshop to Help You
Gain Internships, Fellowships, and Jobs: Sat., 3 Nov. Time TBD.

OTF Group Photo: Sun., 4 Nov., 6:15 p.m.
OTF Gatherings: Mon., Tues., and Wed., 5–7 Nov., 7:30 a.m.
Diversity and OTF Alumni Reception: Tues., 6 Nov., 5:30 p.m.

Ce l e b r a t e D i v e r s i t y a t t h e D i v e r s i t y a n d On To t h e Fu t u r e Notice of GSA
Al u m n i Re c e p t i o n
Tues., 5:30–7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 211 Council Meetings
Everyone is welcome at this celebration of diversity sponsored
by the GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee. Socializ e 2018 GSA An n u a l Me e t i n g & Ex p o s i t i o n
and share ideas at this informal gathering for those interested in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
broadening diversity in the geosciences. On To the Future attend-
ees, OTF research grant awardees, and minority scholarship D a y 1: Saturday, 3 Nov., 8 a.m.– noon
recipients will be recogniz ed, with a special presentation by the
Randolph W. “ Bill” and Cecile T. Bromery Award for the
Minorities recipient. Appetiz ers and a cash bar provided. D a y 2: Wednesday, 7 Nov., 8 a.m.– noon

GSA Headquarters Hotel: JW Marriott*
10 S. West Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, USA
All GSA members are invited to attend the open portions
of these meetings.

* Meeting room to be announced. Updates will be posted on the
GSA website.

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