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…
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GeoCats Summer on the Prowl 2021
Sights and words from a summer outside of San Marcos
“GeoDudes”: Will they ever play again?
In pre-pandemic times, TXST Geography has fielded several intramural soccer teams (both indoor and outdoor), known unofficially as the “GeoDudes.” While we have yet to gather enough numbers for a Co-Ed or all-women’s team, perhaps we will in the future! If you are interested in possibly joining us, please reach out to Mo Hussein, Mayowa Read More…
2020 Halloween Costume Contest Winners
Thanks to all who participated in our inaugural costume contest! We had a great response and hope you enjoyed viewing and voting on the photos as much as we did. Below are our winners—Molly will be in touch with you regarding prizes. Cheers! 1st: “Mother Earth” 2nd: “Shadi, Milad, and Peter’s Halloween” 3rd: “Corona v-Iris” Read More…
Halloween Costume Contest 2020
One of the most important elections in your lifetime…the 2020 Texas State Geography Halloween Contest! Vote for your favorite by clicking here. Voting ends November 9!
Embodying the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, check out this post about our very own Andy Piñon! https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-BcR9F-Pz/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Andy Pinon, a former conservation intern and researcher at Westcave, is earning her Ph.D. in Geography with a focus in Zoogeomorphology at Texas State University. Andy is highly praised in her field for her accomplishments in the U.S. Read More…
Texas State Wild Rice Win Fourth Consecutive Title
The Texas State Wild Rice Geo-bowl team won first place at the Fall 2019, SWAAG conference in Fort Worth, Texas hosted by Texas Christian University. This year’s team was led by captain Joshua Hodge. Walter Furness, Maël Le Noc, Eric Wilson, Sean Companion, and Nina Garcia rounded out the team. After going 4-1 in the Read More…
Urbanization in Place: The Texas State Golf Course
This project details the history of this space and offers suggestions for a self-guided tour of the former golf course. by Walter Furness **Update**: As of fall 2019 this area has been fenced off and the soil has been torn up. This site holds the remnants of a nine-hole golf course established in 1929 as Read More…