The Department of Geography, Environment, and Tourism regularly hosts scholars from around the world to exhibit their most recent research and findings. Talks and events listed here are part of the Lucia Harrison Colloquium Series unless otherwise noted. These events are open to the general public and all students are encouraged to attend these unique seminars to gain invaluable information regarding the cutting edge studies ongoing in the field of geography and related disciplines. All events are held at 2 pm in 2119 Wood Hall (unless stated otherwise).
Upcoming Events
Past Events
April 7
Flavor and the Benefits of Biodiversity: Bridging Lessons from a Montane Ecosystem to Practical Applications on an Organic Family Farm, presented by Dr. Virginia Bolshakova, Executive Director, Indiana GEAR UP & Assistant Research Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, supported by the Lucia Harrison Endowment Fund and the Institute of Environment and Sustainability Gwen Frostic Colloquium Series, 2 P.M., Wood Hall 2119.
March 16
The Changing Land and Waters of WMU's Asylum Lake Natural Area: Status, Management, and Future Opportunities, supported by the Lucia Harrison Endowment Fund and the Institute of Environment and Sustainability Gwen Frostic Colloquium Series, 4:30-6:30 P.M., Fetzer Center.
February 24
Geography Bowl, supported by the Lucia Harrison Endowment Fund and the Institute of Environment and Sustainability Gwen Frostic Colloquium Series, 2 P.M., Chemistry Building 1720. Register your team here.
January 20
"Too Small to Go It Alone": Indigenous Innovations in Environmental Management and Economic Development in the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Traditional Territory, British Columbia, Canada, presented by Dr. Soren Larsen, professor of Geography at the University of Missouri, supported by the Lucia Harrison Endowment Fund and the Institute of Environment and Sustainability, 2 P.M., Wood Hall 2119.