Travel Talk | Discover Iceland through geology and mixology with Anita Grunder
Join the OSU Alumni Association Alumni Group Travel Program and OSU Professor Anita Grunder to learn about the land of fire and ice through the eyes of a geologist.
What do cocktails and volcanoes have in common? Find out when you join the OSUAA Alumni Group Travel Program for an evening with Anita Grunder, professor emerita in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.
During this casual conversation, you will explore Iceland – the land of fire and ice – through the eyes of a geologist. Hear as Grunder highlights the work done by OSU faculty and alumni in the area, including:
Reading list and website suggestions from Anuncia Escala:
- Examining the dramatic landscape, including volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields.
- Discussing the active eruption on Mount Fagradalsfjall.
- Sharing the offshore geologic work by international teams, including OSU researchers.
At the end of the conversation, you won’t want to miss a travel preview of two August 2022 tours to Iceland.
To view all of our tours, please visit ForOregonState.edu/Travel.

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