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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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Professor Joe Mason Reflects on 23 Years in the Geography Department

After more than two decades, the Geography Department is preparing to say goodbye to longtimeprofessor and researcher Joe Mason, who will be retiring in January…

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From Science Hall to Computer Sciences: Inside the Geography Department’s Upcoming Move

Throughout Science Hall, faculty, staff, and professors are filtering through possessions, packaging materials, and preparing for a big move.   Science Hall will soon undergo renovations….

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UW Cartography Lab’s 12th Annual Design Challenge

Please note: Registration is now closed for this event. Join us on Saturday, February 28, 9:30am – 7:30pm as we collectively explore the past, present,…

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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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Summer with the Scouts: Eric Giese Makes Community Connections

For most of us, summer camp is a fond memory. Adventures, campouts, popsicles, lazy days floating on a lake… it’s all in the distant past….

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New This Fall: Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

This fall, the Department of Geography invites undergraduates to make sense of the world in a new, data-driven way. For the first time ever, we’re…

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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….

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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…

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Congratulations to Recent Faculty and Student Award Recipients

In February and March, our department was recognized for its success on multiple levels.  Dr. Jenna Loyd, a human geography professor, was awarded the prestigious…

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