CONTACT Newsletter

Newsletter of the Earth and Environmental Science Department

"When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained; What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him?" Psalm 8:3-4

The CONTACT newsletter is published annually and our goal is to stay connected with our alums and former students. We feature stories from faculty, staff and students, news of interest, lists of publications and other information about what is happening in the department and in the field.

Here are some highlights from the 2026 edition of the CONTACT newsletter. If you would like to download the entire newsletter, please scroll further down the page and access this issue and an archive of previous editions.

It's about staying in CONTACT

2026 Edition Highlights

  • Kiel's Corner
  • Luhmann's Letter
  • Maneiro's Musings
  • Katy's Kommentary
  • Howes's Happenings
  • Student Articles 
    Jolene Smith, Abigail Latka, Carson Frear, and Eli Bootsma
  • Alumni Updates
    Peter Hanen '01, Ian Yue'11,  Matthew Soerens '06, and Dianna Gagnon '22
  • ...and much more!

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