November Lecture: Extinctions (Dr. Bill Orr)
- Cramer Hall, Portland State University 1721 Southwest Broadway Portland, OR, 97201 United States (map)
Oregon’s premier paleontology, Dr. Bill Orr will speak on the topic of "Extinctions." Although we perceive them as catastrophes, mass extinctions are one of the most powerful tools geologists employ as time markers. The presentation will address the major phanerozoic extinctions was well as their probable causes. Included will be a summary of the ever changing cause and effect of the Cretaceous/Tertiary event.
Convenient $5 evening parking is available after 5:00 p.m. in Parking Structure #2, 1724 SW Broadway, across from Cramer Hall. Note your license plate, so you can enter it and pay at the pay station. More PSU parking info here.
Join us at 6:00 p.m. at Rogue Hall, The Vue Apartments, 1717 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Join us in down the hall in the Geology Department office for snacks and discussion.
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