Annual Report - Society of Economic Geologists
Annual Report - Society of Economic Geologists
Annual Report - Society of Economic Geologists
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South African Student Chapter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Geologists</strong> (SAS-<br />
SEG) <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
SAS-SEG is composed <strong>of</strong> undergraduate, postgraduate and post-doctoral students from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University <strong>of</strong> Johannesburg (UJ). For 11 years SAS-<br />
SEG has acted as a platform upon which students from both Universities are able to interact with<br />
each other as well as with the metals and mining industry. SAS-SEG provides the vital link between<br />
industry and academia, focusing on the economic geology sector. The generous support we receive<br />
from the SEG is invested in a variety <strong>of</strong> activities, allowing for the successful integration <strong>of</strong> students<br />
and industries alike.<br />
The 2013 organizing committee curtailed the allocated memberships for this year to only allow<br />
students who are beginning their 2 nd year <strong>of</strong> Geology and upward. This was done to alleviate<br />
pressure on the organizing committee and allow equal opportunities to all members without having<br />
to turn away applications for various activities. Exceptions were made where first year students<br />
directly requested that they be included in SAS-SEG, ensuring that these students were interested in<br />
the different geological fieldtrips and benefit from our activities. Currently there are 59 members<br />
affiliated with SAS-SEG.<br />
SAS – SEG Activities<br />
1. Ice Breaker Braai – University <strong>of</strong> the Witwatersrand<br />
Date: 08/03/2013<br />
Attendance: 67<br />
The first event <strong>of</strong> the academic year is the Ice Breaker Braai. Due to the fact that SAS-SEG is<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> students from two universities, it is necessary to bring all members together,<br />
introducing the current committee at the same time as facilitating the interaction between the<br />
students from both institutions. This event encourages members to make friends and become<br />
familiar with the all SAS-SEG members as these are the people they will be travelling with to various<br />
deposits on long overland trips. The braai is traditionally held at the University <strong>of</strong> the Witwatersrand<br />
due to availability <strong>of</strong> facilities. At the braai members are encouraged to suggest ideas for what they<br />
wish to experience during the forthcoming year as well as the localities they wish to visit.