School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Geology Club

The Geology club was formed several decades ago to primarily support students with financial resources to fulfill the field class requirement. As the years progressed, it has expanded its support to seasonal field trips, student conferences and social gatherings. An office has been provided for club members to meet and exchange ideas. In addition to this, students are encouraged to help one another with classes and academic advisement. The geology club is not associated with the student union and raises its own funds by hosting 2-3 Mineral and Bake Sales each semester. Our room (SB E-251) is stocked with various items (drinks and snacks) for consumption at a low price. There are desks, numerous geology and earth science textbooks and ample space to study and gather your thoughts. We welcome all students nevertheless and we are eager to help any one who with any classes that our department offers. All our students are very excited to promote and encourage QC students to learn about the Earth and its wonderful resources it has to offer. Our E-mail address is geoclubqc@gmail.com

Think globally, act locally

The Queens College Environmental Club (QCEC) is a student-run organization that leads to positively impact the Queens College community by sponsoring interactive, educational programs which develop awareness for local and global environmental issues. Since 1998, QCEC has been sponsoring events at Queens College that emphasize environmental awareness, public education and the need for sustainable development. By actively participating in environmental campaigns for the Queens College campus, QCEC is working to expand and sustain commitment to the adage “Think Global, Act Local.”

Collaborations

QCEC has cooperated with NYPIRG and Focus the Nation to sponsor sustainability programs and events. QCEC and the Queens College chapter of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) successfully launched a campus-wide recycling program. Focus the Nation is an interdisciplinary project involving faculty and students at over a thousand colleges and universities throughout the United States that addresses the issue of “Stabilizing the Climate in the 21st Century.”

Recent Events

To address the issue of global climate change, QCEC and the QC chapter of Focus the Nation sponsored the first annual “Climate Change Alliance Week” in April 2007. This was a four-day series of events dedicated to educating students on climate change solutions. The kick-off event was the People, Prosperity, and the Planet Earth Fair, where environmental organizations and sustainable businesses displayed educational booths and interactive exhibitions. The Earth Fair featured a hybrid car display and a solar panel exhibit. Queens College President James L. Muyskens and City Council Member James F. Gennaro both attended the Earth Fair and spoke about sustainable development in Queens College and New York City.

Contact Information

Executive Board