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…
Category: Grad buzz
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…
GeoCats Summer on the Prowl 2021
Sights and words from a summer outside of San Marcos
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…