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One of my formative experiences as a young paleontologist was working in the Faringdon Sponge Gravels (Lower Cretaceous, Upper Aptian) of south-central England while on my first research leave in 1985. (I was just a kid!) These gravels are extraordinarily … Continue reading →

Looking for an extracurricular activity to take part in? Wooster has a wide variety of club sports, which include Ice Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Cricket, Kyokushin, Table Tennis, Fencing, Cheerleading, Dance Team and Equestrian. You can find a description of each … Continue reading →

We imagine that you have already begun the packing process because the excitement of soon arriving at Wooster is far too much to bear. So we have a composed some packing tips of how to use your time efficiently in … Continue reading →

As the in-house glutton, let me introduce you to the food options here on campus. Every student on campus has a meal plan which consists of Meal Swipes and Flex Dollars. Each Meal Swipe provides one entry into either Lowry … Continue reading →

The view above, one quite familiar to me, is of a carbonate hardground from the Upper Ordovician Grant Lake Formation exposed near Washington, Mason County, Kentucky. We are looking directly at the bedding plane of this limestone. The lumpy, spotted … Continue reading →

Our library facilities here at Wooster are fantastic and they offer students both the assistance and resources that they need to be successful. Our main facility, Andrews Library houses our Writing Center, CoRE (Collaborative Research Environment), APEX (Advising, Planning, and … Continue reading →

So roommate and room assignments just went out, and some of you are probably nervous about meeting the person you are going to be living with for the next year. Some of you are probably worried about how having a … Continue reading →

One of the wonderful benefits of working in the wilderness is the potential for interaction with wildlife. Sometimes, we’re entertained by energetic jackrabbits. Sometimes, camels eat our lunch. Always, we keep safety at the forefront. The British Columbia team was … Continue reading →

I’m returning this week to one of my favorite fossil types: the ostreolith, popularly known as the “oyster ball”. These were lovingly described in a previous blog entry, so please click there to see how they were formed and some … Continue reading →

If you’re looking to find a job on campus at some point during your time at Wooster, the process is very easy! The Student Employment Office is very accessible, and job opportunities are posted online. If interested in a job, … Continue reading →