Category: Alumni
Cartography led to a sweet spot for alumna Gail Ambrosius
Reprinted from L&S: http://ls.wisc.edu/news/cartography-led-to-a-sweet-spot-for-alumna-gail-ambrosius The revered Madison chocolatier turned a passion for geography into a business that honors where her ingredients are grown. From a…
Exciting & Free Events, Join us on November 11!
Join the Buzz in Science Hall We hope you will join us for part—or all—of the day. If you have questions, please feel free to…
County collecting and map perfecting: a glimpse into the mind of Professor Rob Roth
What is your postion at UW Madison? I am an Assistant Professor responsible for the cartography courses at UW and serve as the Faculty Director…
Science Hall After Dark
On Friday, November 11, 2016 we will celebrate 75 years of making maps in Science Hall; we hope you will join us! Check this site…
From White Privilege to White Supremacy: An Illustrated Interview with Laura Pulido
Geographer and professor of ethnic studies at the University of Southern California, Laura Pulido, is known for her work on environmental justice, racialization, and activism. She…
Knowing where you're going makes it easier to get there
The Geography Department’s spring student professional development workshop series kicked off on March 11th with Interview Like a Pro. Joining workshop leaders Tanya Buckingham (Assistant Director,…
In Memoriam: Professor Heidi G. Frontani
It is with great sadness that we report the death of alumna Prof. Heidi (Glaesel) Frontani from a sudden illness. Heidi received her Ph.D. from the…
Alumna Allison Hegan publishes book on species conservation
Allison Hegan (Kleine) (B.A. ’10) has published a new book, No More Endlings: Saving Species One Story at a Time. Among the book’s other contributors…
Geography alumnus named Rhodes Scholar
Colin Higgins (B.A. ’15) has been named a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, an honor reserved for the top undergraduate scholars. Higgins, of Middleton, Wisconsin, completed his…
Wisconsin Idea: Bringing environmental education to rural Ecuador
By Gilly McBride, Morgridge Center for Public Service Before they even left for their study abroad program in Ecuador last spring, UW-Madison students Brenna O’Halloran (B.A. Geography, Environmental…
