Alexander to present on northern Minnesota geology, microbiology, planetology E. Calvin Alexander Jr., of the University of Minnesota Department of Geology and Geophysics, Minneapolis, will present a Department of Geology and Geological Engineering (GGE) LEEPS lecture at noon Monday, Dec. 4, in 109 Leonard Hall. The title of Dr. Alexander’s talk is “Soudan Mine Seeps: Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Planetology, and Microbiology.” Dr. Alexander comes to Grand Forks with extensive experience in both lunar samples and meteorites and non-point source pollution, especially in karst studies. He has also received significant recognition at Minnesota for his teaching abilities. LEEPS (Leading Edge of Earth and Planetary Science) lectures are sponsored by GGE alumni for the educational development of our students, faculty, and others wishing to attend. All are welcome. -- Joseph Hartman, Associate Professor, Geology and Geological Engineering, joseph_hartman@und.edu, 777-5055