The Summer 2003 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported on budget cuts at Minnesota Geological Survey, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meeting in St Paul, and other features.
Maps showing ground water resources and aquifer characteristics in the bedrock and unconsolidated sediments overlying the bedrock, including the age of the water as determined from radioactive isotopes in the water, scale 1:150,000, Goodhue County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22321.pdf
Cross sections detailing how and when ground water moves through the bedrock and Quaternary (unconsolidated glacial and stream sediment overlying the bedrock) aquifers, scale 1:100,000, Goodhue County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22322.pdf
Map showing the susceptibility of ground water in the upper most bedrock aquifers to contamination, including the age of the water as determined from radioactive isotopes in the water, scale 1:100,000, Goodhue County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22323.pdf
Falteisek, Jan; Alexander, E. Calvin, Jr.; Berner, David J.; Gao, Yongli; Green, Jeffrey A.
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Maps showing distribution of karst (carbonate rock with caves, springs) units and features and karst hydrology in carbonate rocks susceptible to being dissolved by acidic ground water, scale 1:100000, Goodhue County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22324.pdf
Harris, Kenneth L.; Boerboom, Terrence J.; Chandler, Val W.; Setterholm, Dale R.
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Maps showing interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments), elevation of the bedrock surface (bedrock topography) and thickness of unconsolidated (glacial and stream sediments) material over the bedrock surface, scale 1:200,000, Pope County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22346.pdf
Map showing locations of water wells, soil borings, outcrops and cuttings samples collected during water well drilling. Distribution and sources of primary information tthat guide the geologic interpretations used to make the geologic maps in the series, scale 1:100,000, Pope County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22345.pdf
Maps showing locations and types of bedrock aggregate and sand and gravel resources, scale 1:100,000, Pope County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22349.pdf
Harris, Kenneth L.; Knaeble, Alan R.; Berg, James A.
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Cross sections showing the subsurface stratigraphy and unit characteristics of unconsolidated (glacial and stream sediments) overlying the bedrock, scale 1:200,000, Pope County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22348.pdf
Map showing interpretations of Quaternary (Pleistocene [glacial] and Holocene [post-glacial]) surficial geology (distribution and type of materials at the land surface), scale 1:100,000, Pope County. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22347.pdf
The Winter 2003 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported on plans for a geological marker at Split Rock, a new society state fair booth, a story on new Minnesota Geological Survey director Harvey Thorleifson, news on opening of the agate center, and other notices.
Runkel, Anthony C.; Tipping, Robert G.; Alexander, E.Calvin, Jr.; Green, Jeffery A.; Mossler, John H.; Alexander, Scott C.
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Cross section of Paleozoic bedrock from the northern part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area south to central Mower County showing hydrostratigraphic (water bearing rock units) attributes and classification of aquifers and confining units (rock units that prevent water movement in the vertical direction), scale 1 inch = about 7 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23390.pdf
Runkel, Anthony C.; Tipping, Robert G.; Alexander, E.Calvin, Jr.; Green, Jeffery A.; Mossler, John H.; Alexander, Scott C.
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Cross section of Paleozoic bedrock from central Mower County east showing hydrostratigraphic (water bearing rock units) attributes and classification of aquifers and confining units (rock units that prevent water movement in the vertical direction), scale 1 inch = about 7 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23391.pdf
Godan Nambudiripad came to Minnesota in 1981 with his family and became acquainted with the Indian community. He became president of the India Association of Minnesota [IAM] in 1990. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Moving to the United States - education - finding a job - becoming acquainted with members of the Indian community in Minnesota - involvement in the School of India for Languages and Culture [SILC] and the Hindu Mandir - early involvement in IAM - India Day activities and community involvement - participation in Festival of Nations volunteering activities - serving on the board of IAM, and eventually as president - meeting the Ambassador of India to the United States - community outreach and service programs - involvement in the IAM-sponsored speaker's bureau and experience speaking at various schools - community dance dramas - host family program for Indian international students - the Share and Care program - Literacy As a Movement for People [LAMP] movement and fundraising - IAM newsletter - the Children's Home Society - early history projects and lasting legacies - role of the internet - the Numbudiri caste - IAM membership - and maintaining Indian culture.
Jagadish Desai was born in India and came to the United States in 1959 to study chemical engineering. He came to Minnesota in 1962. He was one of the founders of the India Association of Minnesota [IAM], formerly known as the India Club. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Coming to the United States to study chemical engineering - initial difficulty finding a job - meeting and marrying his wife - moving to Minnesota - first job with Gould-National Batteries - housing and job discrimination - meeting other Indians through the University of Minnesota's Indo-American club - involvement with the International Institute, and subsequently the Festival of Nations - involvement in the foundation of the India Club - process of inviting speakers, musicians, artists, and others from India to speak and give performances in Minnesota - involvement in Bicentennial activities - meeting people of various ethnic backgrounds in Minnesota - becoming a United States citizen and involvement in politics - obtaining his law degree - and retirement.
Oy Huie Anderson was born in Minnesota. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family - childhood - Chinese community in Minneapolis in 1930s - Westminster Presbyterian Chinese Sunday School.
Sheila Chin Morris was born and educated in Minnesota. She is a graphic designer. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Childhood - impressions of mother and father - reaction to learning about father's past - education and career.
Stefan Peterson married an Indian and thus became involved in the Indian community. He became actively involved with the Festival of Nations and was later appointed president of the India Association of Minnesota [IAM]. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Education - meeting and marrying his wife - becoming involved in the Indian community in Minnesota - volunteering for the Festival of Nations - learning about Indian culture and traditions - visiting India - being approached about the presidency of IAM and activities involved in during presidency - membership - India Day activities - support for service projects - organizational structure and political involvement of IAM - reasons for success of IAM - changing IAM's name from India Club - immigration - and the future of IAM.
Jirsa, Mark A.; Chandler, Val W.; Lively, R.S.; Boerboom, Terrence J.
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments); gravity (interpretation of gravity data collected with ground based meters indicating differences in rock density of rocks in the upper crust) and magnetic anomaly (interpretation of magnetic data collected from airborne surveys, the map contours (lines of equal magnetic intensity) indicate the distribution and concentration of magnetic minerals (primarily iron-bearing) within the upper crust of the earth) map of east-central Minnesota, scale 1:200,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22546.pdf
Volume 30, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in July/August of 2003. Contents include a report from the Fergus Falls Public Library on a donation given to them to purchase additional large print titles, a Call to Conference for the annual MLA conference in Rochester, information on the Branch Out conference, the President's column, a call for nominations for MLA awards, announcement of the MLA conference reading and discussion initiative on the title Back to Mississippi by Mary Winstead, information about the Friends of the Libraries Day under the theme of "Leadership, Learning, Literacy@Your MN Library," information about the Sharon Lerner Scholarship, a call for donations for the MLA Foundation Silent Auction, and a listing of librarian appointments at the University of Minnesota.
Volume 30, number 6 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2003. Contents include announcement of the American Library Association's winner of the grand prize of the "Join the Major Leagues @ Your Library" drawing, reports from the Sharon Lerner Scholarship awardees on the MLA annual conference experience, the President's column, an announcement of a special session at the ALA conference titled"Building Skills for Staff Organization Leadership," a listing of job opportunities, a summary of the 2003 annual business meeting, retirement announcements, a description and application forms for the Minnesota Library Association Mentorship Program (MnLamp), a registration form for Library Legislative Day, a call for donations to the Minnesota Library Association Foundation, and a description of the Minnesota Storytime project.
