Departmental T-Shirt Design Contest
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 IGES, is seeking to fill a full-time staff geologist position to join their Geology team which is based out of their South Salt Lake City office. This postion duties have a primary focus on geologic hazard fieldwork. The position duties have a primary focus on geologic hazard fieldwork, with additional responsibilities involving field data processing and technical report generation. The intended candidate will have a strong background in engineering geology and geologic hazard investigations, and the knowledge of the identification and classification of various soil and rock types. Familiarity with and/or experience working in a geotechnical laboratory is also preferred, but not required. For more information please reach out to Dan Seely, or send your resume to dans@igesinc.com
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WSU’s Domestic Violence Awareness fforts
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 Since 1989, October has been recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the state of Utah, 1 in 3 women will be a victim of domestic violence. Throughout this month, Weber State University’s Women’s Center wants to draw as much attention to this issue as possible.
“A huge part of these awareness months is to show survivors and victims, whether or not they’re able to seek help right away, that there is help available, and that there are people who care, who are trained and know what the resources are,” Paige Davies, director of the Women’s Center, said. “They know how to help somebody to be safe, and they’re there for when they’re ready for it. Even if they’re not ready to leave — or want to leave — the relationship in October, we’re still gonna be there in November, December and January.”
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 Fall 2022 COS Lecture Series:
"Jobs You Didn't Know You Wanted"
and ...free pizza.
When: Fridays
Dates: October 28th & November 11th
Times: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Where: TY234
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Come join the fun as the WSU Landscapers are working to add carbon-sequestering, water-wise trees to the Davis campus. The landscapers will be providing tools and equipment. They will also educate us on techniques for planting trees properly, why they've chosen the particular trees being planted, and several other related topics. The Sustainable Clubs will be providing pizza from Lucky Slice (in support of local businesses), beverages, music, and shade.
Come have fun in the dirt, breathe fresh air, make new friends, and feel good about doing something meaningful.
To RSVP to this event, register through GivePulse.
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 Remember to take advantage of FREE online and in-person tutoring. Appointment tutoring fills up fast! https://weber.edu/tutoring
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Key Activities for First-Year Students
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Weber State research has found that students who meet with an advisor, take four credit hours in their major, enroll in the appropriate math course and take 30 credits in their first year have an 80% retention rate compared to 57% for first-year students overall. Please encourage first-year students to meet with an advisor and complete these important milestones.
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Learn Time Management, How To Study, Procrastination Tips
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 Tips for New Students | Student Mentoring and Tutoring
Get free academic support from other WSU students! Academic Peer Coaching is not subject specific. We help you work on skills that can be helpful in any class that you take and life in general. Topics that we regularly cover are time management, how to study, test taking, procrastination, note taking, textbook reading, how to approach professors, and succeeding in online classes. Find an academic peer coach at https://weber.edu/academicpeercoaching
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Stressed out? Overwhelmed?
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 Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? If so, go to the Counseling website and check ou the TAO program. TAO offers online help with stress, anxiety and depression. Click here for more information.
If you need more immediate help, call these 24 hour Crisis Lines:
- Crisis Text Line: 741741
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 - Connects you 24/7/360 with local help based on the area code of your phone.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
- National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Online Chat)
- SAFE UT: 1-800-273-8255 | App (Google Play | Apple Store)
Licensed mental health counselors are waiting - only a phone call or text away.
- Suicide Stop - An International Help Center of suicide hotlines and crisis chats for every country.
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As we gear up to start the fall semester, COVID is still present in our community. Follow CDC guidance and continue to stay home (and encourage your students to stay home) when sick. While we do not yet know of any monkeypox cases on our campuses, there are vaccines available in our community now. Please consult CDC guidance on symptoms and guidance related to monkeypox. Information on vaccine availability can be found on the Davis and Weber-Morgan Health Department websites. The Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines are available. They are available for anyone over the age of 6 months. Call 801-399-7250 to make an appointment.
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Connect with Us for Advising
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 Welcome to the new 2022-2023 academic year! Prepare for this year by meeting with your advisor! Come meet with us to make sure that you are on track to meet your goals for this year and the future! We can also discuss the different majors, class options, and course schedules. If you haven't talked with us in a while, please find you advisor below and email him or her to get an appointment set up to make sure that you are on the right track for your future graduation.
We want to help save you time, effort & money -- come see us!
All New EES Majors: Dr. Marek Matyjasik
All Graduating Seniors: Dr. Marek Matyjasik
Geology: Dr. Adolph Yonkee and Dr. Elizabeth Balgord
Applied Environmental Geosciences: Dr. Marek Matyjasik
Earth Science Teaching: Dr. Caitlin Tems
Geospatial Minor or Certificate: Dr. Michael Hernandez and Dr. Ryan Frazier
Environmental Science Program*: Dr. Carie Frantz (she is on sabbatical for Fall 2022), and Dr. Chris Hoagstrom (Zoology)
*Note: The Environmental Science Program is multidisciplinary degree in the College of Science, and is not a degree within the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department.
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Mineral of the Week - Benitoite
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 Benitoite is a rare, blue mineral that forms triangular shaped crystals. Found primarily in California, this mineral is often considered to be one of the world's rarest gemstones. Benitoite is often found surrounded by delicate, white natrolite with black spires of neptunite that creates a stunning display that is prized by mineral collectors. To learn more about benitoite, please click here.
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 The Fish Springs Playa. Image by Sara Summers.
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