Most speakers are from other universities, industry, or governmental organizations. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend. Students should be aware that most professional societies offer reduced journal subscription rates for members and reduced membership rates for students.
Many societies also offer cheaper rates for special book series and conferences.
Sports Our students commonly have several intramural sports teams , including soccer, basketball, softball, and volleyball. The university has well equipped sports facilities that include a gym with swimming pool, racquetball and squash courts, and weight rooms. There are also several sports fields, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and an eighteen-hole golf course. For a small fee students can rent a locker in the gym. This organization, managed by undergraduates, organizes several functions each year for geology students and faculty.