Among the numerous Gemological Institute of America (GIA) activities to be held during the Tucson trade shows, the GIA will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a birthday-theme alumni dance party and auction on February 3 at the Marriot University Park.

The festivities will include a dinner and silent auction, followed by a presentation of the alumni awards and announcement of the Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship award winners. GIA representatives will be at the Gem & Jewelry Exchange (GJX) Show (Booth 218) and at Rio Grande�s Catalog in Motion (Tucson Hilton East) from February 3-6.

President of the GIA, William E. Boyajian, will make a keynote presentation during the Centurion town hall meeting at an invitation only jewelry show on February 1. At the same event, laboratory senior vice president, Tom Moses, will hold a seminar about the institute�s new cut grade.