
The state house building
of Colorado in Denver.
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The group attended a wide variety of meetings and gained contact with
applied geographers. The five-day meeting attracted scientists for
every state of the country, and the world. The club took a field trip
to Wyoming and traveled west to see the Continental Divide after a
tour of Cheyenne. The group also took time to visit a variety of sites
in Denver, including the zoo and the state house. As we prepared to
return to Connecticut, we were hit by a major storm that paralyzed
the region for two days. The club was accompanied by their Advisor
Leon Yacher. |
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Entering Wyoming

Near the top of the steps is a bench mark
showing the elevation at 5,280 feet above sea level. From left to
right are: Kayanne Kulis, James Cecarelli, Kori Sims, Katherine
Yankee and Susan Oram.

Welcome to Colorado

Group photo at the continental divide

The amount of snow by morning
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What
is the Geography Club?
The Geography club is a body of faculty and students who came together
with a shared interest in the world about them. We come from all different
disciplines (geography, history, education, sociology, economics,
tourism, buisness, etc.) and believe that by engaging in geographical
thought, we gain insight into our chosen disciplines. It's not just
about maps!
What kind of things does the Geography Club do?
Our main goal in the geography club is to bring awareness to the
importance of Geography as a discipline and to the importance of
discovering our world. This is accomplished in a myriad of ways:
club meetings, field trips, tutoring programs, local and regional
conferences, and encouraging travel as the best way to learn about
our world and ourselves, sharing our experiences and inviting speakers
to share theirs. In addition, the Club is building an employment
opportunity database for our graduates.
Do I have to give time--am I required to "volunteer"?
Simply, no.We invite you to join us for any meeting or event we
offer. There is no requirement to volunteer your services.
Who
are the club advisors and officers?
We have two advisors:
- Dr.
Leon Yacher
-
Lee Berman
Club
Officers:
- President:
Susan Oram
-
Vice President: Kori Sims
- Secretary:
James Cecarelli
- Treasurer:
James Cecarelli
*The
club is currently in transition. Unfortunately our officers are
graduating this year, and we are looking for people interested in
"taking on the geography torch." As our president has
stated, "it is not a lot of work or too much of a commitment,
all you need is the desire to want to help a club who has slowly
been on the up and up."
Where
are the meetings, who do I contact if I am interested?
Meetings are held either Monday or Wednesday, usually at 7:30 pm,
in our club office located in Morrill Hall, Room122. During this
time you can stop by for tutoring (by appointment) check our events
bulletin board, chat with officers, and/or sign up for upcoming
field trips. There is also a suggestion box located in the office.
We welcome any ideas for future planning. You can also drop a note
in the club mail slot located in the Geography Club Department Office,
Morrill Hall.
For
More Information:
Please email Dr. Leon Yacher
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