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Cheers to the Class of 2026

On Friday, May 8, the Department of Geography gathered to celebrate its newest graduates. After opening remarks by department chair Sarah Moore, faculty, staff, family,…

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Professor Jack Williams Supports Synthesis Center for Paleoenvironmental Records of Extreme Events

In April 2026, Professor Jack Williams joined forces with scientists and academics from across the country to present an important new report from the National…

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Your Science Hall Memories, Part 2

We received some additional memories and photos of Science Hall that we wanted to share as we prepare to move out. Thank you to all…

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Join us at the 2026 Undergraduate Geography Colloquium!

On Thursday, April 30 at 4 p.m. in Science Hall 180, Geography undergraduate majors will present their capstone projects. This event is free and open…

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UW Geographers Network, Present, and Celebrate at AAG Annual Meeting

written by Hannah Kass This March, geographers across the US and the world descended upon sunny San Francisco for another annual meeting of the American…

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Revisit Your Favorite Building: Science Hall Open House on March 12

Join the Department of Geography on March 12 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. as we celebrate our time in Science Hall. (We’ll move out in…

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Your Science Hall Memories, Part 1

A few months ago we asked you to share your memories of Science Hall—and you delivered! Here’s a taste of what we’ve heard. We’ll share…

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From a Playlist to an Award-Winning Lyrical Map

Have you ever tried to remember a song linked to a particular street name or landmark? Maybe you could hum it or sing some of…

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Share Your Science Hall Memories

Science Hall has a long, storied history, and Geography students have been traversing its corridors and making memories in its lecture halls for decades. As Dr. Moore shared…

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New Year, New Challenges: A Letter from the Department Chair

Greetings, everyone. It’s hard to know where to begin! The past few months have presented some of the most significant, coordinated challenges to higher education…

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