Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Delta Upsilon Chapter
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Purpose and Objectives
The Society was established to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the Earth Sciences.
It has for its objectives the scholastic, scientific, and professional 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 of SGE
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. The Constitution and By-laws of the Society are located here.
Calendar of Events and Announcements
Our officers for the 2003-2004 academic year:
President: Liz Bryant
Vice-President: Chris Haley
Secretary: Jennifer Wilson
Treasurer: Diane Meier
Fall semester activities:
Initiation Ceremony: Thursday, September 18, 6pm at the Capitol Bar patio. Click here to see some pictures from after the ceremony.
Yard Sale: Saturday, October 4, 8am-12pm on the northeast corner of the NMT athletic field.
49ers fundraiser: Friday, October 24. We will probably sell baked goods and drinks during events on the athletic field.
Camping Trip to the Jemez Mountains: Saturday/Sunday, October 25 & 26. Click here to see pictures from our trip.
Halloween bake sale: Friday, October 31, 10am to 4pm, MSEC 234 (lounge).
Thanksgiving bake sale: Wednesday, November 26, 10am to 4pm, MSEC 234 (lounge).
If you would like to participate in the yard sale, 49ers fundraiser, or either of the holiday bake sales,
please email or talk to any of the chapter officers.
Take a look at some of last year's activities:
Bake Sale at the 49ers celebration on the athletic field, October 17 & 18
Fall Initiation Ceremony at the Waldo Mine, October 18
We helped Paint the M! Five SGE groups hiked to the top of M Mountain with a 50-pound bag of lime.
Two of our groups finished within the top 20!
Trip to Carlsbad Caverns in February 2002
Sigma Gamma Epsilon tshirts are still for sale! The tshirts are white with the Society's insignia in the front and a surface geology
map of M Mountain on the back. All sizes are available, short-sleeve tshirts are $8 and long-sleeve tshirts are $10. Email one of
the chapter officers or come by MSEC 184 to buy yours.
Alumni News
2000 Induction held at the NMBMMR Mineral Museum on the NMIMT Campus.
From left: Kristie Diehl (McLin), Beth Carey, Dru Wilbur, Danielle Shapo, David Johnson,
Carolyn Munk, Emily Desmarais, Destini Baldonado and Bonnie Frey.
This page was last updated on September 13, 2003 and is maintained by the chapter officers