Snapshot of Some Past VGSP Visits

The Visiting Geographical Scientist Program seeks to stimulate interest in geography and Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) by sponsoring visits by prominent geographers to colleges and universities across the country — especially in small departments that do not have the resources to bring in well-known speakers. Below are examples of the experiences and presentation materials of past visits listed in alpha order by speaker.

• • • Karen Culcasi, West Virginia University, visited Grand Rapids Community College and Aquinas College (2017)
      Presentation: article from GRCC student newspaper

• • • Caroline Faria, University of Texas at Austin, visited Grand Rapids Community College and Aquinas College (2014)
      Interview: video from GRCC, Conversation With a Geographer
  • • Kate Swanson, San Diego State University, visited Grand Rapids Community College and Aquinas College (2013)
      Interview: video from GRCC, Conversation With a Geographer
    • Antoinette WinklerPrins, Johns Hopkins University, visited Northern Michigan University, Utah State University and Weber State University (2013)
      Presentation:  information page
    • Leon Yacher, Southern Connecticut State University, visited Grand Rapids Community College and Aquinas College (2011)
      Interview: video from GRCC, Conversation With a Geographer