the U.G.V. established in 1946. This was in honor of the first N.G.M.S.O. congress (Dutch Geological and Mining Student Organization). Leiden and Delft already had an organization for students of geology and mining engineering, but there was none yet in Utrecht. According to Mr van der Sijp, Honorary Member of the U.G.V., the U.G.V. at that time a “somewhat loosely structured social club”. The contribution was 3.00 guilder per person per year.
Over the years, the U.G.V. and its traditions have continued to grow. In 1951, for example, the first Sinte Barbara party was organized. Saint Barbara is the patroness of the dangerous professions, including miners and geologists. Traditionally, the party is preceded by a shared meal. This kale meal once ended in a big throwing and throwing party, with the tables present serving as a barricade. After the dinner, the Barbara feast is still celebrated every year around December 4, the official date for the Barbara celebration.
Een andere traditie die in de loop der jaren is ontstaan, is bijvoorbeeld de roeitocht door de eerstejaars studenten tijdens de introductieweek. Oorspronkelijk moesten zij tijdens die roeitocht een ware ontgroening doormaken waar menig Utrechter nog met een grijns aan terugdenkt: ook hier bleken de geologen het betere gooi en smijtwerk met voedzame of rottende etenswaren niet te schuwen.
At the last general meeting of the U.G.V. in café Jan de Winter it has been decided to merge with Drift ’66 from the academic year 2012-2013.
English (UK) 
Nederlands