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Geological Society of Minnesota

The Geological Society of Minnesota is a nonprofit educational organization in operation since 1938. Our mission has been to promote public interest and to supply educational support in the geological sciences.

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October 26, 2026
Geology & Civilization: The Intersection of Geology and Humans through Time in the Eastern Mediterranean
November 4, 2026
The Hope Diamond and Other Stories from the Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
November 9, 2026
New Mapping of the Baraboo Hills Unravels a More Complex Geologic History for Southern Wisconsin (V)
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November Board Meeting

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  • Welcome Page
  • Road Markers
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      • Seminar/Lab Calendar
      • Current Year Schedule
      • All Seminars and Labs
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October 26, 2026

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Seminar Details

Seminar Lab Date: October 26, 2026
Seminar Lab Subject: Geology & Civilization: The Intersection of Geology and Humans through Time in the Eastern Mediterranean
Seminar Lab Presenter: Donna Whitney, Ph.D., Distinguished McKnight Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota

Seminar Lab Location:

In-person only at University of Minnesota, Tate Hall, Room B20

Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT

Seminar Lab Detail:

Summary & biography TBA

November 4, 2026

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Seminar Details

Seminar Lab Date: November 4, 2026
Seminar Lab Subject: The Hope Diamond and Other Stories from the Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
Seminar Lab Presenter: Jeffrey Post, Ph.D., Curator of Gems & Minerals (emeritus), Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Seminar Lab Location:

In-person only at University of Minnesota, Tate Hall, Room B20

Time: 6:00 PM CT (note earlier time)

Seminar Lab Detail:

A public talk on gems and minerals.

Details TBS. 

Biography: TBS

November 9, 2026

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Seminar Details

Seminar Lab Date: November 9, 2026
Seminar Lab Subject: New Mapping of the Baraboo Hills Unravels a More Complex Geologic History for Southern Wisconsin (V)
Seminar Lab Presenter: Esther Stewart, Ph.D., Senior Geologist, WI Geological & Natural History Survey

Seminar Lab Location:

**Online Lecture**

Seminar Lab Detail:

Summary & biography TBA

November Board Meeting

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Board Meeting Title November Board Meeting
Board Meeting Date Monday, November 16, 2026 from to
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