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Welcome to the
home page of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Phi Chapter at SFASU. SGE
is an honorary Earth Sciences society. Our local chapter was established
at SFA in 1974, and we maintain active status with the national office.
Photos of Recent Gamma Phi Chapter Events
Geology Department Banquet Spring 2005
Induction Spring 2005
Geology
Department Banquet Spring 2004
Induction Spring 2004
Geology Department Banquet Spring 2003
Induction Spring 2003
Purpose and Objectives: The Society was established
to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the Earth Sciences. It
has for its objectives the scholastic and scientific advancement of its
members and the extension of relations of friendship and assistance among
colleges and universities which are devoted to the advancement of the
Earth Sciences.
History and Government: The Society was founded
on March 30, 1915, at the University of Kansas. Nearly 150 chapters
throughout the United States have been installed since 1915. Government
of the Society is by student members and the ultimate legislative authority
is vested in a National Convention held every two years. It is composed
of one student delegate from each chapter and the seven national officers
who are faculty members.
Membership: Any person in any branch of the Earth
Sciences who has completed at least 12 semester hours in Earth Science
courses and has maintained at 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.25 GPA in core Earth
Science courses is qualified for membership. If you qualify and
wish to apply, inform any officer of the Gamma Phi chapter who will propose
you for membership at a regular meeting. A majority vote is required
by the chapter members on your application to approve it. The vote
is taken to assure that in the eyes of the members you have demonstrated
your interest in the profession by participation in your department's
activities.
Why Join?: Membership in SGE or a listing
of it on your résumé (or the wearing of a member's key or
pin) tells a perspective employer or a colleague that you are an above
average student and that in the eyes of your peers you are professionally
motivated. Members serve their departments in a number of ways,
such as organizing field trips, tutoring, arranging displays, etc.
Gamma Phi chapter sells mineral and rock boxes to introductory students
for usage in laboratory studies. In addition the chapter sells geologic
highway maps, hand lenses, and Geology Department decals. Membership
also includes a subscription to a professional journal, The Compass.
Fees and Dues: An initiation fee of $20.00 is charged.
This fee is placed in a fund by the National Council and used to defray
the costs of the National Convention. Once you are initiated, you
are always a member of the Society. Annual dues of $15.00 pays for
publication of four issues of The Compass that members receive
each year. The Compass contains student papers and articles
by practicing earth scientists in addition to news and notes about the
Society. No page or plate charges are assessed students who publish
in The Compass. After leaving school, you may become an
Active Alumni Member and continue to receive The Compass by paying
annual dues to the National Office.
Events: Gamma Phi chapter hosts the annual Geology
Department awards banquet where awards and recognition are given to outstanding
students and scholarship recipients. The W.A. Tarr award is frequently
given to a SGE member that has made significant contributions to the Society
throughout the year. The banquet is held during the spring semester.
Regular meetings are held throughout the semester. Meeting times
and membership information can be obtained from any member or from the
chapter advisor, Mrs. Pat Sharp at (936) 468-2095.
2005-2006 Gamma Phi Chapter Officers
President - Pierre DuPont
Vice President - Bobbie Rappe
Treasurer - Kevin Ausburn
Secretary - Dominique Merricks
Faculty Advisor - Mrs. Patricia Sharp
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