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Mineral ShowsJuly Micro Mineral Symposium, Troy Alabama

18th Jun 2015 17:28 UTCHenry Barwood

Program reminder for the Second Annual Southeastern Micro Mineral Symposium


We will have presentations on:


Magnet Cove, Arkansas by Mike Howard

Minerals of the Arkansas Syenites by Henry Barwood


July 30 – August 2

Room 112

Math and Science Complex (MSCX)

Troy University

Troy Alabama


Last year we hosted a “do-it-yourself” meeting with a modest amount of success and will repeat this year. I will supply a room, table, chairs, electric outlets, extension cords, digital projector, ice and basic snacks and drinks (water). You supply the microscopes, snacks you like and drinks you like. There is no cost for the meeting. Meals are DIY or area restaurants.

There are lots of motels in the area: (* closest to campus, but none are more than 5 minutes away)

Courtyard by Marriot*

Hampton Inn*

Quality Inn*

Motel 6

Super 8

Best Western

Days Inn


Parking is available across the road from the building in the faculty parking lot off John Long Drive. Arriving from the north or south, turn northeast onto George Wallace (large electronic Troy University sign). Go through one light and up the hill. First street to the left is John Long drive (just before the main campus entrance at the second stop light). Go ¼ mile and parking lot entrance is on your right. Gate will be up during intercession. Please park in spaces marked “faculty and staff”.


Set up Thursday afternoon 7/30 12:00PM to ?

Friday: 9 AM to 9PM

Saturday: 9AM to 9PM

Sunday: Available if anyone is interested.


Please bring any presentations you would like to make, and give away material for the meeting. Discussion sessions on syenite minerals, Alabama/Georgia minerals and mineral imaging are likely.


Contact:


Henry Barwood

Department of Chemistry and Physics

Troy University

hbarwood@troy.edu

18th Jun 2015 18:19 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager

Sounds like an interesting symposium, Henry.

Unfortunately, I'll be 2 days away in Upper Michigan during that time.

Maybe next year....
 
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