Dr. Todd Bittner talked to us about the formation of our campus, in regards to how the gorges were formed as well as what role glaciers and various types of sediment had in the formation. He explained how the Finger Lakes were formed, through the gradual retreat and advancement of the immensely large sheets of glacial ice. Over time, it began forming these lake valleys that, after the ice had melted, left rivers and streams. He also described how the waterfalls were made and mentioned that streams and water, over time, began cutting into the rock and eventually led to the deterioration of it leading it to completely break off. Those rocks that are broken off now, some of which are very large slabs of rock now lay in the middle of the gorges still being cut at by the water that continually flows. I found his talk very interesting because, towards the end, he connected it our Cornellian history. He told us of how when Cornell first opened there used to be streetcars on the bridge (on North campus), which was fascinating to think of (and see a picture of). The extensive process that the land had to go through in order to form the gorges, makes me all the more grateful to have them.