It may be the first day of the school year, and a challenge with Covid-19, but geography instructors are finding fun ways to teach while keeping their distance. Professor Mark Palmer teaches GEOG 3560 (Native American Geography) outdoors on a nice summer day.
Geography Has First Day Fun on Campus
Geography Has First Day Fun on Campus
Mark Palmer's outdoor class on the first day of the new semester.
Dakota Ioanis
A couple of geography’s new TAs stopped by Stewart 202 for a visit today. Dakota Ioanis took his first class with Professor Clayton Blodgett, Intro to GIS. “He didn’t’ scare me off,” Ioanis says. “I was kind of worried with GIS as I don’t have that technical background. But I am excited about taking the course as it will be enriching.”
Ioanis’ first day of teaching is tomorrow: Regions & Nations. “I’m very excited,” he says. “I’m getting to work with students, all fresh-faced and naïve to the college experience, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.”
Seth Kannarr
Seth Kannarr took Biogeography with Professor Grant Elliott and GIS with Clayton Blodgett today. “I enjoyed a nice lunch on campus, had office hours, and am looking forward to teaching my sections later this week.”
He is teaching Regions & Nations, and said he is happy about the snack basket (full of chocolate) in the main office.
Welcome new TAs!
Soren Larsen ready for class.
"I come in peace," says Chair Soren Larsen.