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Stories tagged with: Department of Geography

Settling Ohio book cover

Professors' new book traces Ohio history from first peoples to first settlers

The official founding of the state of Ohio dates back to 1803, but human habitation in Ohio goes back much further, back to the first peoples who helped shape the state we know today.

Erin Ashley

What’s new? 51ĀŅĀ× Broadcast Meteorology Degree

In May, Erin Ashley was the first to graduate with 51ĀŅĀ×’s new Broadcast Meteorology degree. She is now a meteorologist at WTVG in Toledo.

Dr. Yeong Kim, portrait

Yeong Kim selected for NEH-funded Rust Belt Humanities Lab

Yeong Kim, associate professor of geography, wasĀ selected to participate in the Rust Belt Humanities Lab, a summer seminar focusing on the people and places of the Rust Belt.

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Research & Impact

The efforts behind a greener 51ĀŅĀ×

Every day, students, faculty and staff work to make 51ĀŅĀ× a more climate-friendly place to live and learn.Ā 

Betsy Kunstel, portrait

Betsy Kunstel helps students plan the academic journey that's just right for them

While the lure of living in Athens often inspires alumni to wish they could spend another year here, alumna Betsy Kunstel's job is to help students find their Goldilocks time at 51ĀŅĀ×.

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Navy renames oceanographic survey ship after OHIO geologist Marie Tharp, who helped discover plate tectonics

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship formerly named USNS Maury has been renamed the USNS Marie Tharp in honor of an OHIO alumna.

Ryan Wichman is the morning meteorologist at WTOL 11 in Toledo, Ohio.

13th Annual Meteorological Symposium hosts meteorologists from around the country on March 25

The 51ĀŅĀ× Chapter of the American Meteorological Society hosts the 13th Annual Meteorological Symposium on March 25.

Dr. Ron Isaac introducing an OHIO alumni speaker at the 51ĀŅĀ× Meteorology Symposium in April 2012.

University community mourns Geography Assistant Professor Emeritus Ronald Isaac

The university community mourns the passing of Assistant Professor Emeritus of Geography Ronald Isaac, former department chair and founder of OHIO's meteorology program.

Leah Recht, portrait

Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2

Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at 51ĀŅĀ× to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.

The 51ĀŅĀ× sundial

Four faculty fellows helping College of Arts and Sciences on curriculum, assessment, One OHIO

The College of Arts and Sciences announces four faculty fellows helping the college with curriculum, assessment and One OHIO college process development for this academic year.

M. Duane Nellis, 51ĀŅĀ×'s 21st president

M. Duane Nellis gets lifetime achievement award for service to environment and higher education

From the Kansas Flint Hills to the Kalahari Desert, President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis has explored the world viaĀ planes, trains, automobiles—and satellites.

Sydney Walters, portrait

Fall Grad Spotlight: Sydney Walters graduates with a list of things to remember forever

As senior Sydney Walters looks ahead to life after 51ĀŅĀ×, she has some big plans as she waits to hear on her graduate school applications.

A group of Ambassadors facilitating a clothing swap in Jefferson Hall in 2021 during their annual outreach day.

Sustainability Day on Nov. 14 aims to spur local action with a global impact

The Climate and Sustainability Ambassadors and the 51ĀŅĀ× Office of Sustainability are hosting Sustainability Day on Monday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Baker University Center

Wealth and poverty certificate

Wealth and Poverty Certificate examines critical challenges of the 21st century

Students who are interested in classism, racism, sexism, and other forms of inequality might find the Wealth and Poverty Certificate very beneficial in advancing their career interests.

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Jack Pepper to discuss 'Athens County COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Community Resilience, Partnerships and a Little Luck' on Oct. 28

The Geography Department Professional Speaker Series features Jack Pepper discussing the "Athens County COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Community Resilience, Partnerships and a Little Luck,ā€ on Oct. 28.

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