September 15-16, 2018
Warner College of Natural Resources
Thanks to everyone who attended the Frank Ethridge Symposium! Professor, geologist, adviser, colleague, and friend, Frank joined the Colorado State University faculty in 1975 and continues to enrich the geosciences department as an active professor emeritus.
Events included a daylong Saturday symposium featuring talks by Frank’s former students, lifelong colleagues, and CSU faculty. It was followed by an evening reception and dinner where multiple generations of Geosciences friends and colleagues participated in a tribute to Frank’s exceptional legacy.
On Sunday, Frank and faculty member John Singleton led a field trip to nearby Lory State Park.
If you wish to honor Frank’s exceptional legacy by supporting future generations of sedimentology and petroleum geology students at CSU, kindly consider a generous contribution to the Ethridge Endowment.
Photo Gallery
If you have photos of the event that you would like to share, please forward them to patti.uman@colostate.edu.
Event Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 15
Ethridge Symposium – 9:30 am – 4 pm
Michael Smith Natural Resources Building, Horsetooth Rock Room (NR 345)
Symposium speakers will include: Sarah Andrews, Steve Crews, Hank DeWitt, John Dolson, Sven Egenhoff, Bill Wescott, Donna Willette, Ellen Wohl, Lesli Wood, and Frank Ethridge.
Friends and Alumni Reception and Dinner – 5 pm
Michael Smith Natural Resources Building 1st Floor Atrium
With a special appearance by the Oilfield Grass Band! (featuring Lesli Wood, John Dolson, Gerald Craig, Dave Bauer, Joe Piombino, and Gary Taylor).
Sunday, Sept. 16
Front Range Field Trip led by Frank and John Singleton
CSU vans will depart from the Natural Resources Building at 9:00 am and the trip will conclude around 3:00 pm. Please pack sunscreen, drinks, and a lunch.
Location:
The Michael Smith Natural Resources Building is located on the CSU Campus at 400 University Drive.
Our building is located near the heart of the CSU campus, near the Lory Student Center and Library. You can enter the campus from College Ave on University Drive or Pitkin Ave, or from Laurel Drive on Oval Ave. Directions to campus can be found at the link below.
Parking:
Parking for this weekend event is available. Parking permits are not required in ‘A’ parking spots on weekends. Please see our parking map below. This map includes building location and nearby parking lots highlighted in red. Parking is also available on the streets around the Oval (look for ‘A’ parking signs).
Nearby Hotels:
If you are staying overnight, there are quite a few hotels to choose from along with a wide variety of AirBnb options. Below are some hotels recommended by CSU but most hotels in the Fort Collins area are within easy reach of the department.
Two hotels within walking distance of campus.
Hilton – Fort Collins, 425 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526.
Best Western University Inn, 914 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Two others are a quick bus ride from Downtown Fort Collins via the Max Bus System, a rapid transit line that stops on campus. The Max is also a good way to get downtown for dinner, drinks or other venues.
The Elizabeth Hotel, 111 Chestnut Street, CO 80524.
The Armstrong Hotel, 259 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
These are a short drive to campus, city bus, or Max.
Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Quality Inn & Suites University, 4001 South Mason St. Fort Collins, CO 80525