Category: Alumni
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…
Alumni Profile: Dr. Jacquelyn Gill
Name: Dr. Jacquelyn Gill Professional Title: Associate Professor of Paleoecology at the Climate Change Institute and the School of Biology and Ecology at the University…
Greetings from the chair…
Hello and happy holiday season to all Geographers and Badgers, near and far! In this end-of-year newsletter, we showcase the many ways in which the…
Contributions from UW-Madison Geography Alumni Heighten Undergraduate Experiences
By: Joel Gruley, Department of Geography Undergraduate Program Advisor December is a time for giving and a time to be thankful. We are deeply grateful for…
Alumni Profile: Felipe Avila
Name: Felipe Avila Professional Title: GIS Coordinator and Compliance Officer Employer: Wisconsin Historical Society Undergraduate Degree Information: Ohio State University, BA Political Science and Anthropology UW Geography Program…
