Paleontological Society Activities at North-Central GSA

[Patricia Kelley <Patricia_Kelley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The North-Central Section of the Geological Society of America will meet
at Ames, Iowa, May 2-3, 1996.  Paleontology-related activities include the
following.

The North-Central Section of the Paleontological Society is sponsoring a
symposium on May 2 on "Long-Term Effects of Mass Extinctions."  The
symposium will focus on such aspects of mass extinctions as
macroevolutionary effects of extinction, the role of extinctions in
evolution, and patterns or recovery from mass extinctions.

The North-Central Section of the Paleontological Society will also hold a
luncheon on May 2, at noon.  In addition, the Paleontological Society will
staff an exhibit booth during the meeting.

If you are interested in participating in the symposium, please contact
Patricia Kelley (if you have not already done so) as soon as possible at
701-777-2380;  FAX 701-777-4449;  email address:
PATRICIA_KELLEY@ mail.und.nodak.edu

Symposium abstracts must be received by Patricia Kelley by January 17,
1996.  Mail abstracts to:

Patricia H. Kelley
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND  58202-8358

Thank you.

Patricia H. Kelley
Chair, North-Central Section of the Paleontological Society