Category: Alumni
The Global Experience Behind the Lindstrom Travel Award
He hitchhiked the Pan American Highway in Peru. Spent the night in sleeping bags outside Machu Picchu. He learned to drive on the right side…
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…
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…
Fantastic Worlds Map Exhibit Draws Crowds to Science Hall
This July, visitors from across the state—and even across the country—made the trek to the Robinson Map Library to see a unique set of maps….
Connecting with Alumni: Dr. Andy Davey
What happens when a geographer turns their research lens inward—toward their home and their community? For one UW–Madison alum, a journey that began in Cameroon…
Connecting with Alumni: Dr. Robert Walter
“Think like a geographer.” That’s the advice you’ll get from Dr. Bob Walter, PhD’68. Think broadly, as all geographers must—past this week’s assignment for class,…
Big turnout for Open House Celebration of Geography and Map-Making!
On April 5th, from 4-6pm, the doors to Science Hall were open to the public to celebrate the history of the building, geographic research, and…
Alumni Profile: Russell Kirby, PhD, MS
Undergraduate Studies Elmhurst College, 1972BA, (Honors) University of Wisconsin, 1974MS, Geography University of Wisconsin, 1977PhD, Geography University of Wisconsin, 1981MS, University of Wisconsin, 1991 Could…
Remembering Allan James, Ph.D.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of distinguished alum, Allan James (AJ). AJ received multiple degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,…
UW Geography Alumni Spotlight
From using their geography knowledge in careers here in Madison to across the globe in Afghanistan, continue reading to see where UW Geography degrees have…
