Charting Orange County’s Geologic History
Paleontology Curator to Present ‘A Trip Through Time’
Nov. 3, 2011 :: No. 59
What:
“The History of Life in Orange County: A Trip Through Time” will be presented by Cal State Fullerton’s Meredith Rivin, associate curator of paleontology at the John D. Cooper Center for Archaeology and Paleontology. The Nov. 15 breakfast event, presented by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colleagues Colloquium, is open to the public.
When:
Tuesday, Nov. 15
7 a.m. registration
7:30 a.m. breakfast
8-9 a.m. program
Where:
Fullerton Marriott (southeast corner of Cal State Fullerton campus)
2701 E. Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831
More:
Rivin will present the county’s geologic history and discuss the wealth of fossils discovered in the area. “There’s 180 million years of geologic history recorded in the hills and valleys here, yet few people know about these important fossils,” Rivin said.
Background:
The NSM Colleagues colloquiums are forums held during the academic year featuring experts addressing key scientific issues, followed by public discussion.
Cost:
$10 for non-members; free for colleagues members. Reservations are requested and seating is limited. RSVP online at http://nsm.fullerton.edu/colleagues/RSVP or call 657-278-2638.
Cooper Center:
The county of Orange has collected hundreds of thousands of artifacts, specimens and objects associated with archaeological and paleontological investigations throughout the county. In 2009, Cal State Fullerton assumed day-to-day management and curation of the county’s collection. It is housed at the Cooper Center in Santa Ana, an archaeological and paleontological facility owned by Orange County Parks and named in honor of the late John D. Cooper, Cal State Fullerton emeritus professor of geological sciences who was dedicated to preserving the collection. The Cooper Center work reflects Cal State Fullerton’s heightened emphasis on maintaining and showcasing Orange County’s history — one of the university’s initiatives.
Related Web Link: http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Cooper-Center.asp
Media Contacts:
Meredith Rivin, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, 714-647-2103 or mrivin@fullerton.edu
Yvonne Moar, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, 657-278-3021 or ymoar@fullerton.edu
Debra Cano Ramos, Public Affairs, 657-278-2414 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu
Valerie Orleans, Public Affairs, 657-278-4540 or vorleans@fullerton.edu
