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GGSO is designed to meet the unique needs of graduate students of the Department of Geology at USF. Membership in GGSO provides opportunities to attend field trips to local areas of geologic interest, participate in community-based service projects, participate in academic and career-building workshops, and have an active voice in departmental affairs. Members of GGSO work closely with members of the Geology Alumni Society and the Geology Club in activities planning and departmental events.

In the past, GGSO has secured funding from the Student Government Association of USF to provide travel grants for graduate students in geology to attend, but not present, at professional meetings and conferences. However, due to budgetary issues this service has been temporarily put on hold, though we hope to have this opportunity available again soon!!

While the primary responsibility of GGSO is to the graduate student body of the Department of Geology at USF, its membership is open to students, staff, and faculty members from all academic levels and interests.

To date, GGSO has sponsored, or co-sponsored with the Geology Club, the following activities:

Geology Department Christmas Party

Annual Geology Department Spring Picnic

Academic Career Panel Discussion

Non-Academic Career Panel Discussion

Grant Writing Workshop

Resume Writing Workshop

Post-colloquium socials

Field trips to local geologic sites

Participating team in USF's chapter of Relay for Life by the American Cancer Society

Hurricane Katrina departmental fundraiser