Sustainability Snapshot: Sustainability Minors Reflect On Their Culminating Experiences
Geography major Jonathan Kvilhaug is among many GW students who minor in sustainability to pursue environmental issues.
News & Events
Department Newsletter
Exclusively for alumni, the Department of Geography and Environment newsletter features alumni and department updates, as well as event information. If you are one of our alumni, update your contact information with the GW Office of Alumni Relations to start receiving this and other exclusive alumni benefits.
Speaker Series
September 6, 2024 | Department meet-and-greet
October 18, 2024 | Dr. Brenden McNeil, West Virginia University | “Tree crown economics”
November 1, 2024 | Dr. Max Gallien, Institute of Development Studies | “Smugglers and States: Negotiating the Maghreb at Its Margins”
November 15, 2024 | Jessica Graybill, Colgate University | "From the Arctic, with angst? Considering the unintended consequences of Russia’s war on Ukraine"
December 6, 2024 | Jarred Toups, Foursquare ITP | "Dude, Where's My Bus? The Geographic Questions of Metro’s Bus Network Redesign"
Department News
Geography Researcher Aims to Map Gentrification in D.C.
Senior Gavin Derleth plans to quantify and analyze the impact of gentrification on neighborhoods and members of the local community.
Geography major Vikram Albrecht talks about his most memorable moment during his time at GW.
Support Networks, Mentoring Key to Immigrant Youth Success
Ivana Mowry-Mora, BS ’20, researches how immigration status affects access to mentorship and networking resources.
At Geography Mapathons, Students Make Their Mark on the World
From disaster relief to disease prevention, students are supporting aid efforts around the world — all with the click of a mouse.
Special Events
Mapathon
Hosted by a student group, Mapathons are held at least once each semester to contribute to international aid efforts. Using open-source mapping software, participants help map areas that are identified as at risk for or have recently experienced disasters. All members of the GW community are invited to join a Mapathon event — no experience required.
Geography Bowl
The American Association of Geographers hosts the annual World Geography Bowl, a quiz tournament featuring teams of undergraduate and graduate students from schools across the Mid-Atlantic region. The winning team and individuals win prizes, and all participants receive a travel stipend to offset expenses.
Visit the Department of Geography and Environment's Facebook page to see upcoming events and read recaps of past competitions and prizes. Contact the department to participate.