Student organizations
Geography Club
The purpose of the Geography club is to "encourage awareness and understanding of the geography field, to promote the idea of global citizenship, and to create a network and environment for students with a shared interest in geography."
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
The next meeting for Geography Club will be announced soon.
Meetings are usually held on the third or fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
The last Geography Club meeting was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the open shelter on Grandad's Bluff.
HOW DO YOU BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership is open to all students on campus. Contact the Geography Club President to learn more about becoming a member.
Membership requirements involve attending meetings and events and yearly dues of $10.00.
WHAT TYPES OF THINGS ARE WE DOING?
- Park and Trail Cleanups
- Myrick Marsh Cleanups
- Earth Fairs
- Operation: River Watch
GEOGRAPHY CLUB OFFICERS
- Isabel Bauer (President)
- Ethan Fenelon (Vice President)
- Ryan Killmer (Treasurer)
- Jace Serres (Historian)
To learn more about UWL's Geography club, visit their webpage.
Geography Club Faculty Advisor
Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU)
Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international honor society in geography. GTU was founded in 1928 and became a national organization in 1931. Members of GTU have met academic requirements and share a background and interest in geography. GTU chapter activities support geography knowledge and awareness. The UWL chapter, Epsilon Eta, was founded on May 5, 1974.
The Purposes of GTU are:
- to further professional interest by affording a common organization for those interested in the field of Geography;
- to strengthen student and professional training via academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom and lab;
- to advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation;
- to encourage student research of high quality and to promote an outlet for publication;
- to create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography.
Congratulations to the new initiates to Gamma Theta Upsilon at UWL: Sam Racine, Abby Stank, Jeff Kueny, and Isabel Bauer.
Most chapters sponsor speakers, campus-wide programs, field trips and social events, and participate in service functions. Members can:
- participate in numerous extracurricular activities
- build and establish networks with other students and faculty
- explore things not normally covered in classroom activities
- be eligible to apply for Gama Theta Upsilon scholarships
- demonstrate dedication in their career fields
- GTU membership is earned through superior scholarship, it is an honor, and a professional distinction.
- No further membership dues are paid to the national organization after the initiation fee.
- Members may remain active in GTU after graduation by joining Omega Omega, the Alumni Chapter of GTU.
There are two classes of membership in GTU:
Regular member:
- Initiates must have completed a minimum of three geography courses; have a 3.30 GPA in geography and overall; and have completed at least three semesters of college coursework.
Honorary Member:
- A chapter may extend honorary membership to anyone whom it feels has, by exploration, research, lecturing, publishing, teaching, or any other way contributed to marked advancement in any phase of Geography. The fees for Honorary membership are paid by the local chapter.
The Visiting Geographical Scientist Program, funded by GTU and administered by the Association of American Geographers (AAG), provides an opportunity for chapters to host a distinguished geographer on their campus. The visiting geographer will give a lecture on a topic in geography and meet with faculty, students, and administrators. Chapters should contact the AAG for information about the Visiting Geographical Scientist Program.
For more information talk to your advisor or the department chair.
Download our brochure for more information
Gamma Theta Upsilon Chapter Sponsor
Group and Event Opportunities at UWL
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