Macalester's nationally and internationally recognized Geography Department, founded in 1947 by Hildegard Binder Johnson, is unusually broad in scope for an undergraduate liberal arts college. The department leads students through an exploration of urban and regional planning, environmental geography, cartography, geographic information science and socioeconomic development in various regions of the world. Students may major or minor in geography. Students may also take a specialized minor focused on Geographic Information Systems or major in geography with an additional concentration in Urban Studies.
Office Location: Carnegie Hall 104
Department Chair: David A. Lanegran
Congratulations
Michael Waul for receiving
a Rhodes Scholarship!
Michael's academic adviser, Geography Professor Laura Smith said,
"It is difficult for me to imagine anyone more perfectly suited to be a Rhodes Scholar than Michael. He makes it appear effortless to balance a rigorous academic schedule with multiple leadership roles and service activities – and best of all, he has one of the most genuinely appealing personalities you'll ever encounter. He is quick with that brilliant smile, and I have so enjoyed working with and getting to know him over the last four years."
Michael is a Chemistry major and Geography minor. He will pursue a two- year master's degree in medicinal chemistry at the prestigious Oxford University in England beginning September 2009. Listen to him talk about the experience»
What was the first multimedia device? Geography Professor David Lanegran says it was the map. In this episode of Macalester Talks, he discusses his new book Minnesota on the Map. listen»
Professor Bill Moseley talks about food--organic versus local, big agricultural farms versus small farms, the global food crisis and how the consumer plays a role in all of it. listen»
