UW Oshkosh Geology

09/30/2026

Geology club members at the OESC Gem and Mineral Show featured in the Oshkosh Herald. See https://oshkoshherald.com/2026/09/29/september-30-2026-oshkosh-herald/

09/21/2026

UW-Oshkosh Geology faculty
Yukon Territory, Canada
“Brooklands”
1979

L to R, back row, T.S. Laudon, Jim Brook, Bill Fetter, Brian McKnight, Jim Hoffman, Norrie Jones.
Seated: Ms. Brook, John Karl

“UW-O owned a plane, purchased with a grant and used especially for seismographic studies by physicist and pilot John Karl (seated with the white hat). Madison had recently announced that no campus except Madison could own a plane – even though it was a UW-O grant that had funded it, Madison was going to take the plane. Jim, as dean, decided that, since several of the geology faculty had never seen the field camp that was such an integral part of the program, they should fly as a group to see it while they still had a plane. Jim’s secretary later told Jim that, literally just as she knew they were lifting off from Whitman Field, she received a phone call from Madison demanding the plane – she explained that thus they couldn’t be reached – she was in on the plan and was quite delighted. That’s the story as I remember it. The plane was eventually transferred to Madison, but only after the Yukon trip.”

Ellen Hoffman, November 2024

09/21/2026

A retired Physics faculty member (John Karl) recently passed away (on Saturday). While John served on the UW Oshkosh Physics faculty, he taught classes and conducted research with Geology faculty during his time at UW Oshkosh. It is a great example of people working across discipline boundaries. John made many valuable contributions to the geosciences, one of which was playing a fundamental role in collecting aeromagnetic data over a large area of the state of Wisconsin. A funeral is being held tomorrow. Our condolences to the Karen and the family.

View Dr. John Henry Karl's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/11/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing the news that James McKee passed away on Sunday. Our condolences to Mary Beth and the rest of his extended family. Jim was a valued member of the department who inspired generations of UW Oshkosh students. He will be missed. Please see the following links providing information about the funeral service tomorrow and his place in the history of the department.

https://www.muellerfh.net/obituaries/james-mckee
https://www.uwosh.edu/geology/about-the-program/program-history/

09/09/2026

Do you have an unknown mineral, rock, or fossil? Save the date and seek answers from the UW Oshkosh Geology Club at the 2026 Oshkosh Earth Science Club Gem and Mineral Show!

08/11/2026

UWO Field Camp 2026....Great geology, good times!

05/17/2026

Congratulations class of 2026! Best of luck in your next endeavors!

05/13/2026

Apollo moon rocks and meteorites under the scope this spring.....

05/12/2026

Lithology Spring 2026 trip in the Baraboo, WI area......

05/12/2026

Jasper K**b, Structural Geology, Spring 2026 class trip. A long day, but worth it....