The Texas State student ran conference, PANGEA (Promoting Advancement in Nature, Geography, and Environmental Analysis), came and went this semester with absolute success! Student from all over the globe, as well as fellow bobcats, came together to show their peers the interesting and transformative academic work they have been doing. This event included over thirty Read More…
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First Colloquium of the Year sets a Record!
Last Friday’s (Jan 16th) colloquium was a smashing success. With a fantastic turn out, this colloquium far and away holds the current record for the most attended colloquium in the Texas State Department of Geography and Environmental Studies in 2024. Dr. Reygadas presided over this event, giving an informative and well rounded presentation on her Read More…
GeoCats Do SWAAG: Make Waves
A select few of the bright and shining stars from the Texas State Geography department caught a bus to a Fayetteville geography conference over the weekend. The Southwest Division of the American Association of Geographers (SWAAG) was ultimately unprepared for the monumental achievements that our team members individually presented to their fellow conference goers, Read More…
Rise Against Hunger! feat. Geography
A handful of service-minded TXST geographers spent a successful Saturday packing meals to be sent to hungry communities all over the world. This collaboration with “Rise Against Hunger” and our own Rotoract club was fun and productive, packing more than 15,000 meals at the First Lutheran Church in San Marcos. After all, when we Read More…
Welcome Back Picnic a Welcome Success
MASSIVE Day at the Welcome Back Picnic! The Texas State Geography Bobcats showed up in full force for the department’s annual welcome back event. Groups were joined, food was eaten, friends were made. Be sure to browse through these pictures to see if Charles caught you on candid camera. If you see any of Read More…
The Food that Binds Us
Calling all Chefs, Grill Jockeys, Slop Slingers, Sauciers, and Foodies! The Texas State Grad Forum is putting together a cookbook that represents the intersection of our student body and the foods they make. Write in to be a part of this collective menu, and represent your unique heritage and culture by adding your Read More…
The Space and Place of Pizza
A recurring phenomena was spotted last week at the local lunch locale Pie Society. The grad students of the geography department both recognize and observe the ritual of off campus gatherings, where the Texas State pupils gather to share the happenings of the semester, good and not so good. Friendly shoulders and sympathetic ears are Read More…
San Marcos Hot Spots!
An important aspect of a successful school career is the time spent outside of school. Kicking back and relaxing is vital to keeping your mind healthy and humming. Whether you’re new to Texas State or a returning veteran of Harvard on the River, there are always new, fun spots in San Marcos to discover. Check Read More…
SWIG Meets, Fun Ensues!
(From left to right, Callie High and Priyanjali Bose) Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG)* has hit the ground running this school year, kicked off by a great turnout for the fall semester’s inaugural meeting. Under the watchful eye of faculty advisor Dr. Sarah Blue, SWIG’s officers were elected by the members in attendance. Newly minted Read More…
Welcome Back Bobcats!
Summer is officially at its end and a new semester has begun. The geography department is bustling with new faces and old favorites. If you’re a new face, welcome! If you’re an old favorite, do you feel behind yet? The Grad Forum held their first meeting of the fall semester last week, and we have Read More…