tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7578322515370564452.post2120797020394208650..comments2023-09-05T13:36:07.191-06:00Comments on Dinochick Blogs: Guest Post: Why it is wrong for Michigan State University to close Geological SciencesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7578322515370564452.post-60130075400866750262009-11-13T07:44:39.027-07:002009-11-13T07:44:39.027-07:00Well, it's not a done deal yet. There is still...Well, it's not a done deal yet. There is still time to convince the admin that geology must be saved. Everyone should be writing letters and sending them in.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078603372965758594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7578322515370564452.post-27086782279722578312009-11-12T21:02:52.643-07:002009-11-12T21:02:52.643-07:00I received my letter today telling me that MSU wil...I received my letter today telling me that MSU will be closing the Department of Geology. It was like being told one of my family members had just died. I couldn't believe it. Total shock. Did some research on the website that the letter suggested and I couldn't believe that they are completely cutting this department, it's programs (BS, MS, and PH.D) while other departments are basically just contributing just enough to get by. I wanted to send my children to my alma mater but I've just changed my mind. Why would I send my 3 kids to MSU when in just a few years, any degree they would earn would be worthless b/c their department was just canned. MSU made my decision easy...no way will I send them to MSU.Jennifer Huffmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7578322515370564452.post-27787376481308696482009-11-12T13:05:00.695-07:002009-11-12T13:05:00.695-07:00Please see today's post with an update on the ...Please see today's post with an update on the situation.ReBecca Hunt-Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531577104733601336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7578322515370564452.post-84521782048372378982009-11-11T20:16:23.341-07:002009-11-11T20:16:23.341-07:00I am a recent alumna of the MSU Geology Department...I am a recent alumna of the MSU Geology Department and currently pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Illinois. I can attest to the level of education upheld in MSU's department and it has served me well at a Top 40 physical sciences university.<br /><br />I'd like to thank you for this post. I'm planning on speaking with any administrators that I can next week when my Thanksgiving/Fall Break kicks in. It would be wrong not to protest this as hard as we can.valdemorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709665768542423946noreply@blogger.com