News from the Chapters 1990-1991

BETA-Department of Geography, Uni­versity of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614

Sponsor : Fred Fryman President : Kirk A. Stufflebeam ; Vice

President: Guy Hemenway; Secretary : David Holle; Treasurer : Tim White ; N.C.G .E. Outstanding Seniors : Kirk A. Stufflebeam (1989-90); Guy Hemenway (1990-91); GTU Award for Excellence in Geography: Kirk A. Stufflebeam (89-90); Guy Hemenway (90-91) Highlights of Activities:

Our small club had an interesting and enjoyable year . In late October GTU sponsored a geography quiz in the stu­dent union to test students' knowledge of geography and draw their attention to the upcoming Geography Awareness Week. The Friday before Geography Awareness Week, we published some of the results of the quiz and promoted ge­ography as an interesting and rewarding career. During Geography Awareness Week, we again set up a table in the union and highlighted different aspects of geography and promoted our department.

In December we joined with SGE (Earth Science Honorary) and went cav­ing at Pictured Rock State Park and af­terwards had a blast tubing in the snow. In the spring we held our twelfth Annual Geography Awards Banquet with over 50 in attendance. This years banquet was held in honor of Basheer K. Nijim, a much loved and respected teacher and friend, who died on Feb. 11, 1991 . We ended the year joining SGE again and going camping, canoeing, caving and fossil hunting on May 17-19. We raised money this year selling T-shirts and collecting pop cans. Our club brought in over $750.00 worth of receipts to help buy computers for an area elementary school.

EPSILON-Department of Geosciences, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65804

Sponsor : Dr. William Cheek President: Donovan M. Reves; Vice

President : Keith D. Tripp; Secretary : An­gie Seffker; Treasurer : Angie Seffker; Other : Dr. Russel Gerlach co-sponsor

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Highlights of Activities: Sponsorship of SMSU High School

Geography Bowl. Active involvement with Springfield Adopt-A-Street Pro­gram, a city beautification project. Earth Day activities (Galloway Creek clean-up in conjunction with Springfield Nature Center) . Two bake sales. Sponsorship of Geography Awareness Week Brown Bag Luncheon seminars. Monthly presenta­tions by faculty and graduate students, including topics such as : slide show of a trip to Angel Falls; a visit to Chernobyl with a multinational sc ientific team; and wildlife-based tourism. We also enjoyed the annual Gamma Theta Ups i lon Christmas Party.

ZETA-Department of Geography & En­vironmental Studies, Slippery Rock Uni­versity, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Sponsor : Dr. Carolyn V. Prorok Pres ident : Melissa A . Sloan ; Vice

President : Daninne A. Egizio ; Secretary : Nancy L. Sikora ; Treasurer : Daphne Goh; Historian : Naomi Yoshida, Akemi Oht­suki ; Publicist : Renee Niklas (1990) ; Christin Lorence (1991) ; N.C.G.E. Out­standing Seniors : Akemi Ohstuki, Daphne Goh, and Melissa Sloan Highlights of Activities:

The Zeta Chapter of GTU was very active this year. We sponsored the Na­tional Geography Awareness Week ac­tivities at Slippery Rock. This included presentations from the Sierra Club and Edward K. Muller's speech on the His­torical Geography of Pittsburgh's Water­front. We also sponsored Earth Day ac­t i vities which included videos , a presentation on the Alaskan-Canadian pipeline. We provided a special tour of Pittsburgh's notable religious sites and a long weekend in New York City for Zeta members.

OMICRON- Department of Geography­Earth Science, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 17257

Sponsor : Dr. Ron McCall President: Elizabeth Kirman-1st sem.,

Kristen Travers-2nd sem. ; Vice Presi­dent : Kristan Travers-1st sem .; Secre­tary : Nancy Pippitt ; Treasurer : Laura Herman

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Highligh ts of Activities : Omicron Chapter sent 10 members to

the annual conference of the National Council for Geographic Education in Williamsburg , VA. In addition to attend­ing workshops and paper sessions, they participated in field trips and assisted in conference registration over a three-day period.

During Geography Awareness Week, the membership placed geography trivia questions on tables in dining halls. A pretzel sale held at that time featured free pretzels for answering geography ques­tions correctly . A Christmas social was held at the home of President Beth Kir­man and was followed by a trip in Her­shey Park's Christmas Candy Lane. An­other trip , focused on weather forecasting, for chapter members to Harrisburg. They first visited the Na­tional Weather Service Office and saw instrumentation and communication equipment at work. This included active radar images of precipitation crossing Pennsylvania and parts of adjacent states. The second stop was uptown at a local television station. There, weatherman Chuck Rhodes of Channel 27 showed and expla ined various graphics which are used in putting together the weather segment of local news.

Omicron Chapter's social highlight of the year, its annual spring banquet, was held in mid-March. The Winsor and Achuff Awards for service and scholastic improvement went to president Kristen Travers and to member Sherri Longe­necker. Dr. Elaine Bosowski of Villanova University made the after-dinner presen­tation on " Images of the American Southwest. " Sixty persons attended . The years's final jaunt led to the top of Shen­andoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Much of the time was utilized in exploring the park and adjacent parts of the Shenandoah Val­ley. Historic Harpers Ferry was visited on the way home. The Chapter participated in the Spring Fest Volleyball tournament and in a student sponsored Children's Fair. In the latter, chapter members pro­vided children with a hands-on display of minerals and rocks from the depart­mental collection .

More than 20 members were elected to Omicron Chapter during the 1990-91 school year.

CHI-Department of Geography, Okla­homa State University, Stillwater, OK 74078

Sponsor: Dr. Tom Wikle President: Beth Cook; Vice President:

Matt Hesser; Secretary: Brian Schulz; Treasurer: Chris Herrmann; Co-Spon­sor: Steve Higley; N.C.G.E. Outstanding Senior : Debra Leon; GTU Award for Ex­cellence in Geography: Brian Schulz Highlights of Activities:

1990-91 was a busy year for the Chi Chapter at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The year began with a canoe trip down the Illinois in which Brian "Digger" Schulz won the " Broken Paddle" award. Highlights for the Fall Semester included Geography Aware­ness Week and our annual membership initiation. The Chapter was delighted to host Dr. John Augelli of the University Kansas as its guest speaker for Geog­raphy Awareness Week. The Chapter was also pleased to induct Dr. Augelli as an honorary member. Other activities dur­ing the year included chapter members serving as judges for a high school ge­ography bee, and a Middle East Map fundraising project. Chapter members are also very proud of Darlene Martinez who is currently serving as Student Repre­sentative on the International Executive Board for GTU.

PSI-Department of Geography, Univer­sity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Sponsor: Dr. Robert Seidel President : Marilyn Larimore; Vice

President : Cynthia Kordecki; Secretary : Chris Braendlin; Treasurer: Ken Eisbre­ner; Undergrad VP : William Pohlen, Neil Hnatiuk; Historian: Arden Nyland; N.C.G.E. Women's Scholarship-1990: Cynthia Kordecki ; GTU Award for Excel­lence in Geography: Robert G. Buzzard; Graduate Scholarship : Jean Eichhorst, 1989-90. Highlights of Activities:

The University of North Dakota PSI Chapter has been busy this academic

year with our regular activities and new projects . We've started an Alumni Newsletter, mailed twice a year, and a Professional Opportunities job listing for our members. The PSI Chapter helped sponsor campus visits by distinguished geographers and provided physical and cultural field tours of our Red River Val­ley. Dr. Stanley Brunn, editor of the AAG Annals, was our guest in March 1990, and Dr. Terry Jordan, past president of AAG, in September 1990. Seventeen new members were initiated into the Psi Chapter during the 1990-1991 academic year. Our regular activities include send­ing representatives to regional geog­raphy meetings-CAG-Prairie Division in Dauphin, Manitoba, and Delta Zeta Chapter Geography Convention in Brookings, South Dakota, sponsoring monthly Forums for Contemporary Ge­ography Issues; and our annual Alumni Homecoming Potluck, Christmas Party, and Spring Banquet. Next year, the Ge­ography Department will be moving to a new building (Earth Systems Sciences) along with two other departments. We look forward to new friends and activi­ties once the move is complete.

ALPHA GAMMA-Department of Geog­raphy, Western Michigan University, Ka­lamazoo, MI 49008

Sponsor: Dr. Elder Quandt President: Deborah Compagner; Vice

President: John Olivares; Secretary: De­bra Baker; Treasurer: Peggy Volk Highlights of Activities:

Greetings from Western! Once again we had a busy year of fundraising through bake sales, potlucks and bowl­ing nights, with all funds going toward our annual Chicago weekend . February 22-24,1991. We made our field trip, re­ceiving tours at Chicago Hilton & Tow­ers, Mainstream Pumping Station and Kara Land Survey. We also had an ex­citing presentation by Liz Livingston of Chicago Tourism Council. The purpose of our appointments is to enlighten us in regards to available employment opportu nities.

Our organization was also involved in Geography Awareness Week and West­ern 's Annual International Night. This

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year we were pleased to find student participation on the rise and a rejuve­nation of our Chapter. This only makes the organization more exciting for up­coming students.

BETA PI-Department of Geography, Carroll College, Wakesha, WI 53186

Sponsor : Dr. David Bloch President : Karyn Isleb

GAMMA KAPPA-Department of Geog­raphy, University of Arkansas, Fayette­ville AR 72701

Sponsor : John Dixon President : Robert Babcock ; Trea­

surer : Vickie French

IOTA ALPHA-Department of Geog. & Area Development, Un iversity of South­ern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Sponsor : Dr. Jesse O. McKee President : Gordon Neslm ; Vice Pres­

ident: Michelle Johnson ; Secretary : Gary Daniels Highlights of Activities:

The Iota Alpha Chapter at the Uni­versity of Southern Mississippi cele ­brated its 25th Anniversary during the 1990- 91 academic year . The Chapter undertook three projects in celebration of our 25th birthday. The original Charter scroll was re-matted in organizational colors, re-framed and prominently dis­played in the department. Our second project is a directory of membership containing historical information, pres­ent membership information and ac­complishments, and our hopes for the future of Geography at the University. The culminating project for our birthday year was a visit by Dr. Alice Rech lin, As­sociate Director, Cartography Division, National Geographic Society. She spoke to an audience of about 200 students and faculty on cartographic techniques and the National Geographic Society. We sponsored an open forum during Feb­ruary on the Desert Storm operation giving students an opportunity to ask questions about political, philosophical , and military implications of this historic event. Iota Alpha ended the Spring Se­mester by co -sponsoring the Depart­ment picnic where there was plenty of

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Dr. Alice Rechlin visits Iota Alpha Chap­ter , at the University of Southern Mississippi .

crawfish and good times for everybody.

IOTA LAMBDA-Department of Political Science and Geography, Central Mis­souri State University, Warrensburg, MO 64093

Sponsor: Dr. David Diggs President: Gail Williams; Vice Presi ­

dent: Brian Harker; Secretary : Tammy Taylor; Treasurer : Dave Hallerud Highlights of Activities:

The Iota Lambda Chapter at Central Missouri State led an active year. Can­oeing and camping along the Northfolk River in Missouri ' s Ozarks topped our calendar in October. The karst topogra­phy of the region marks for a scenic and educational trip . In November, our members manned a table for Geog­raphy Awareness Week. We asked pas­sersby in the corridor outside Depart­ment's hall to take a geographic

knowledge test that we wrote. Addition­ally, we provide information concerning Geography as a discipline, and as a pos­sible major for people to consider. We went cave exploring in Columbia, Mis­souri last March. One highlight of that trip included the opportunity to see an endangered species of bat. Ha Ha Tonka State Park was our outing in April. This park, near Missouri's Lake of tbe Ozarks, is thoroughly riddled with karst topo­graphic features. At the end of April we had our annual picnic and awards ceremony.

IOTA PI-Department of Geog. & Envi­ron. Studies, Northeastern Illinois Uni­versity, Chicago, IL 60625

Sponsor : Dr. Karl Kriesel President: Robert Carter; Vice Presi­

dent: Donna Dean Eyre; Secretary : Les­lie Signa; Treasurer : Karen Holland Highlights of Activities:

We celebrated second straight year of record number of new inductees since Chapter re-activation in November of 1988. In April of 1991, sponsored first extra curricular seminar in restoration ecology featuring prominent individuals from Northeastern Illinois in a round ta­ble discussion of ecological restoration from the perspective of both urban and rural professionals as well as the com­mitted volunteer.

KAPPA KAPPA-Department of Geog­raphy, University of South Florida, Tampa, Tampa FL 33612

Sponsor : Dr. R. Aangeenbrug President: Darryl Menzies; Vice Pres­

ident : Sandra Dunlap; Secretary: Henry Norris; Treasurer : Henry Norris; N.C.G.E. Outstanding Senior: Paula Dye; GTU Award for Excellence in Geography : Paula Dye Highlights of Activities:

The Chapter has recently initiated 12 new members. We have recently taken numerous field trips, including a 20-per­son trip to Miami, for the AAG meeting. The members have many interests. To enhance this we embarked upon an ac­tive program of speakers. We have had speakers from mapping, environmental ,

water resource management, and job placement concerns.

The members take an active role to­wards a greener environment. A recy­cling program was initiated. Tampa Bay environmentalist have occasional clean up programs which the members take part. During the University open house, Showcase, the Chapter disseminates material to freshmen.

Members have accompanied Dr. Rob­ert Brinkmann into the field. There they examine the geomorphology of parts of Florida. These field trips are usually an extension of the class room discussions, but they are not mandatory. The interest to attend these are still very high.

KAPPA XI-Department of Geography, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, N.M. 88003

Sponsor: Dr. Bradley Reed President : Kelly Elverum; Vice Presi­

dent: David Carpenter; Secretary: A. G. Flynn; Treasurer : Richard Manning Highlights of Activities:

At New Mexico State University, the Kappa Xi Chapter of Gamma Theta Up­silon, known as the Geoplanners, was involved in such activities as: Earth Day; having professional geographers and planners give colloquium talks generally promoting geographic awareness; re­cycling bins-four bins were designed and built by our club to hold paper, when implemented on campus these bins be­came popular enough to gather nearly two tons of paper a month and two other clubs as well as the Housing Depart­ment copied our design to make bins for themselves. The Geoplanners also have been involved in making our own T-shirts which have a world projection with New Mexico outlined and reading "New Mex­ico U.S.A. No Visa Required." These shirts sell very well and are our biggest money maker. Hiking, rock climbing and other day trips as well as parties also keep the club rolling.

KAPPA PI-Department of Geography j Geology, University of Wisconsin-Ste­vens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Sponsor: Geog.jGeology Departments President: Steven Melitz; Vice Presi-

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dent: Virginia Reichert; Secretary : Marty Pingel; Treasurer : Gary Hetzer; N.C.G.E. Outstanding Senior: Jerry Zimmer­mann; GTU Award for Excellence in Ge­ography: Steven B. Melitz Highlights of Activities:

This year our Chapter of GTU, Kappa Pi, sponsored many events. We had many speakers come in and give lec­tures on all aspects of geography and geology including: flood plains, neotec­tonics and karst morphology, and polar hydrology. Our Geography Awareness Week went over well with a display at our local shopping mall, a "Geography Awareness" quiz, and a map contest for children. We also had an exceptional fund-raising project for the Halloween season. One event that we were espe­cially proud of was our hosting of the " Great Lakes : Great Maps" exhibit which made its first stop in Stevens Point.

KAPPA PHI-Department of Geography, University of North Carolina at Greens­boro, Greensboro, NC 27412

Sponsor: D. Gordon Bennett President: Craig Seaver; Vice Presi­

dent: Paul Hamilton; Secretary : Joe Morgan; Treasurer : John Creech Highlights of Activities:

The Kappa Phi Chapter initiated 23 new members in 1990 and 1991. After each initiation ceremony, old and new members were joined by alumni for din­ner at a local restaurant. Between initi­ations a dinner was held for members, alumni, and their friends and spouses. The Kappa Phi Chapter co-sponsored several activities with the Geography Club, including a rafting trip and several guest lectures by geographers from var­ious universities and planning departments.

KAPPA DELTA-Department of Geog­raphy, Central Connecticut State Univer­sity, New Britain, Connecticut 06050

Sponsor: Dr. James N. Snaden, GTU Second Vice President

President: Matthew P. Gajek; Secre­tary /Treasurer : Kathleen Breen; N.C.G.E. Outstanding Senior: Matthew P. Gajek; GTU Award for Excellence in Geog-

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raphy : Paul T. Daukas, Jr. and Thomas E. Reed Highlights of Activities:

The Kappa Delta Chapter of GTU at CCSU had another fantastic year! We in­ducted 14 new members into our Chap­ter at the annual Department of Geog­raphy Honors Banquet, which was held at a fine Chinese restaurant. We chal­lenge every other Chapter to match our number of initiates over the past 10 years! We also participated in a series of interesting events in cooperation with the Geography Club. These included a hike up Mount Monadnock in New Hamp­shire, setting up a display for Geog­raphy Awareness Week, enjoying a slide talk on South America by Dr. Leon Vacher, and hosting the State Geog­raphy Bee, among others. We go out of our way to make students feel welcome at our activities. This is one reason why the number of geography majors has more than tripled in just two years.

KAPPA CHI-Department of Geog­raphy, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409

Sponsor : Dr. Jeff Lee President: Jeff Campbell; Vice Presi­

dent: Phillip Durbin; Secretary: Bruce Haynie; Treasurer : Britt Byerly Highlights of Activities:

We are currently in the process of re­building the Chapter. The Chapter has not been active for several years and so we are recruiting new members. This Spring Semester we were active in the Texas Tech Arts and Sciences Depart­ment Fair. This fair was designed for each department within the Arts and Sciences College to show off their organizations and curriculum to all the students. Plans to initiate new members in the fall are currently underway and plans to grow ever larger and stronger are being im­plemented. Thanks for your support and concern .

DELTA ZETA-Department of Geog­raphy, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007

President: Ronald W. Hayes; Vice President : Rebecca Mickelson; Secre­tary : Rebecca Gies; Treasurer: Rebecca Gies; N.C.G.E. Outstanding Senior: Laura

Olson ; GTU Award fo r Excellence in Ge­ography : Undergrad-Joan Awald , Graduate- Jesse Nelson Highlights of Activities:

Gamma Theta Upsilon has had a great year here at South Dakota State Univer­sity. We began our year by welcoming the new students with our annual fall picnic. Because of activities like picnics and trips we have successfully strength­ened our Club with many bright, new students. Many of those students helped us to make Geographic Awareness Week in November a great learning experi­ence th roughout the campus. The high­light of our year was the 22nd Annual Geography Convention which was held on March 14, 15, 16, 1991 . Great schol­ars such as John Hudson, H. Jesse Walker, John Fraser Hart, Matti Kaups, Cotton Mather, Robert Stoddard, Phil Gersmehl, Richard Boehm, and Lowell Goodman presented lectures to a vast array of students and colleagues. It was fun to see the students get involved. Some of the students enjoyed a ski trip this last winter to the Black Hills of South Dakota. We had a picnic this spring which was also fun. We are planning great things for next year here at SDSU.

EPSILON XI-Department of Geosci­ences, Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA 71209-0550

Sponsor: Dr. John C. Lewis Highlights of Activities:

Our Chapter has been inactive this year. We still have a small t reasury from previous years, and I hope we can have an active group next year. We have had a number of students declaring them­selves as Geography majors this semes­ter and this increases my optimism.

ZETA ZETA-Department of Geography, Texas A & M Un iversity, College Station, TX 77841

Sponsor : Dr. Robert S. Bednarz President : Mark Shaffer; Vice Presi­

dent : J. W. Newton ; Secretary : Diana Duenas; Treasurer : Bryan McFadden Highlights of Activi ties :

The Zeta Zeta Chapter of GTU at Texas A&M University is being rejuvenated! After a year of being relatively inactive,

the Chapter is being re-activated with new members, new officers and a new advisor. Zeta Zeta Chapter has decided to integrate its activities to a greater ex­tent with the Texas A&M Geography Club. This allows functions to be held in unison with the club and generates a better student turnout, because most GTU members are club members also. We are not requ iring GTU members to join the club, rather we are allowing stu­dents to optimize their time spent on extra-curricular activities. The Chapter still maintains its strict membership require­ments and does have its own functions separate from the club's. During this past year, we have initiated 15 new members and expect more to come. We are look­ing forward to a very productive year!

ZETA ETA-Department of Geog. & Re­gional Planning, Salisbury State Univer­sity, Salisbury, Maryland 21801

Sponsor : Dr. Robert A. Rosing N.C.G.E. Outstanding Seniors : George

W. Draper, Stephen Floyd Jones Highlights of Activities :

The Zeta Eta Chapter at Salisbury State University is strictly an honor society : social and service activities are orga­nized through the Geographic Society so as not to exclude any students from de­partmental functions. Six students met requirements and selected to join GTU during the 1990-91 academic year : Eliz­abeth Jane Adams, Keith Parker Brad­ley, George W. Draper, Theresa M. Fos­ter, Christopher E. Lefebre, and William G. Rothe, Jr.

ZETA OMICRON-Department of Natu­ral & Earth Science, Worcester State College, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602

Sponsor: Richard G. Hunt President : Jacqueline Maclnniss ;

Secretary : Ellen Longvall; Treasurer : Roger Goddard ; N.C.G.E. Outstanding Sen iors : Jacqueline Macinnis, Joseph Costello ; GTU Award for Excellence in Geography: Thomas Lomaglio Highlights of Activities:

Zeta Omicron Chapter began the 1990-91 Academic year with a cam­paign for new membership. Nine new

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members were initiated into the Chapter in early December. As part of celebra­tion of National Geography Awareness week in November, Zeta Omicron in­vited Alexander Sergeevich Shestakov, a Soviet geographer visiting Clark Uni­versity, to speak to our Chapter mem­bers and geography faculty. His very in­teresting presentation using slides dealt with the problems of environmenJal degradation in the Soviet Union. During Feb. 1991, Zeta Omicron participated in our college Honors Convocation, hold­ing a reception for our new members and electing officers for the next academic year. During April we held a bake sale and were quite successful in raising money for our chapter's expenses. Part of our bake sale income was used to purchase honor's tassels for our gradu­ating seniors. During May we culmi­nated our activities for the academic school year with a trip to the Fisher For­est Museum in Petersham, MA, and a subsequent picnic and barbecue at a state park.

ZETA RHO-Department of Geography, State University of New York at Bing­hamton, Binghamton, NY 13901

Sponsor : Mr. Lucius Willis; Presi ­dent: Ruth A. Elliot ; Vice President: El­len S. Taub Highlights of Activities:

SUNY-Binghamton ' s GTU chapter, Zeta Rho, has been very active during the 1990-91 academic year. We began fall 1990, by inducting four new mem­bers. Furthermore, a spring initiation ceremony is planned for May. We are adding a theme to this semester's cer­emony because the ceremony is often boring: "Come as your favorite geog­rapher, dead or alive." This theme stems from a course taken by many graduate students, " Geographic Theory," in which historical figures in geography are dis­cussed. A prize will be awarded to the best costume.

Zeta Rho also began a weekly discus­sion series held on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. At these informal meetings, topics re­lated to the discipline of geography are discussed, and plenty of popcorn is eaten. In addition, Zeta Rho observed Geog-

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raphy Awareness Week with a contest and information booth in the University Union. The table was very popular and over one hundred students were intro­duced to the discipline of geography. Globe yo-yos were also sold during Ge­ography Awareness Week to raise money for future events. And finally, Zeta Rho is sponsoring two consecutive panel dis­cussions on " Careers in Geography" (Friday, April 19, and Friday, April 26). Many alumni and other distinguished guests have been invited to present their views on career opportunities in Geog­raphy, and the skills needed to obtain a job in the public and private sectors.

ETA GAMMA-Department of Geog­raphy, State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, New York 14454

Sponsor : Cheryl Lougeay; President: Andrew Richardson ; Vice President: Christine Quader; Secretary : Elizabeth Noble; Treasurer : Timothy Dempsey; G.C.G.E. Outstanding Senior : Elizabeth Bolak; GTU Award for Excellence in Ge­ography : Andrew Richardson Highlights of Activities:

The Eta Gamma Chapter of GTU at SUNY Geneseo sponsored a number of interesting events and activities this year. The Chapter hosted a coffee hour for students and faculty, and members or­ganized a Geography Career's Night to introduce majors and other interested students to the opportunities available in the field. Two Geneseo Geography graduates presented their experiences on job searches at the latter event. Field trips once again were highlights of the year. During the Fall Semester, the Chapter toured the inside of the Mt. Morris Corps of Engineers flood control dam in Letch­worth State Park. Spring found the group whitewater rafting above that dam, through the "Grand Canyon of the East." The water and air temperature for the rafting meant mandatory wet suits for all, but the beauty of the inner canyon and waterfalls was unforgettable. The Chapter inducted sixteen new members during the annual department Spring Awards Banquet in April. Major awards went to members Andrew Richardson,

El izabeth Bolak, Aaron Wheeler, Maura Huntz, and Nickolas Deluca.

ETA EPSILON-Department of Natu­ral Sciences/ Geog., Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Indiana

Sponsor : Dr. Miriam Helen Hill President : Gary Graves ; Secretary :

Jane Meyers; Treasurer: Miriam Hill Highlights of Activities: -

The first formal event was the distri­bution of posters announcing Geog­raphy Awareness Week around campus. Activities at meetings included a presen­tation on the history of GTU by the In­ternational Historian, an essay competi­tion on the h istory of geography, a demonstration of geographic computer software , and a meeting devoted to playing geography games. Chapter ac­t ivit ies a picnic are planned for the summer.

ETA ETA-Department of Geography, Un iversity of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo­ming 82070

Sponsor : Dr. Judith Jacobse~ President : Katie Donovan; Vice Pres­

ident : Mary Kamby ; Secretary : Val Meiers ; Treasurer: Mary Kamby Highlights of Activities:

The 1990-91 academic year started out with a "Welcome Back" barbecue in September. Shortly after, GTU members and friends climbed the highest peak near Laramie, (Medicine Bow Peak, over 12000 feet), participating in the Inter­national " Climb for the Earth." National Geography Awareness Week was t~e highlight of the Fall Semester and in­cluded a Departmental Open House, Ge­ography Triv ia Bowl, and the following speakers : Carol Kruse-Kuntzman, " Wolf Reintroduction-The Wolfs Perspec­tive"; Dr. Larry Ostresh, "Wyoming Water Atlas'" Paul Schweiger, " An Unbiased Look ~t the Wind River Water Rights Is­sue"; Dr. Ron Beiswenger, "Where Have All the Wyoming Toads Gone-And Who Cares?"; Dr. William Gribb, " Wine Re­gions of the United States." The week concluded with a wine and cheese party. In the Spring Semester, GTU me~b~rs part icipated in the annual fund raising phonathon for the University, a cross-

country ski outing, a departmental open house during advising week, and con­cluded the year w ith a spring barbecue, at which t ime next year's officers were announced.

ETA PI-Department of Geography, Uni­versity of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI 54022

Sponsor : Dr. Donald E. Petzold President : Cheryl Warpinski ; Vice

President : Joseph Krueger ; Secretary: Michael Steuernagel ; Treasurer : Todd Bohrer Highlights of Activities:

The ETA PI Chapter had quite a suc­cessful year. The focus of our activities during the fall, 1990, was the design and completion of a 20 foot x 30 foot color playground map at a local elementa ~y school. This activity was completed In

time to celebrate Geography Awareness Week. In addition, map-related exercises were developed and presented to the teachers of the school. Bake and book sales along with tee-shirt sales helped raise money for the annual spring field trip. This year the group chose to visit a former member who lives in northern Minnesota. While there, we toured the National Forest Service Wildlife Re­search Station and was introduced to Gerry, a black bear, in her natural envi­ronment . We also toured the Tower­Soudan underground iron ore mine at a depth of 2700 feet below the. s.urfa.ce. T~e trip was highlighted by a VISit With Will Steger, the polar explorer, and his sled dogs at his secluded cabin north of Ely, MN. The year ended with our annual Spring Banquet. Dr. Dave Lanegran of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, gave a fascinating presentation on the gentri­fication of St. Paul. We expect to induct several new members in the Fall , 1991 .

ETA UPSILON-Department of Geog ­raphy, University of Californ ia, Los An­geles, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Sponsor : Prof. Michael Curry President : Leslie Korenstein ; Vice

President : Andy Domingo ; Secretary : Valerie Rickel ; Treasurer : Gustavo Grun­baum ; Historian : Richard Doying

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Highlights of Activities: Recently established in April 1991, we

have spent the last two months initiat­ing new members, electing officers, and outlining the goals of our Chapter. We will be hosting the Geography Depart-

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ment's graduation ceremony on Sun­day, June 16, 1991. In addition to plan­ning this event , our Chapter is introducing itself to the UCLA commu­nity, as well as attempting to recruit more members.

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