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Volume 39, Number 3 • March 2004

From the Meridian ................2

President’s Column ..............3

Member Profile ......................9

Call for Papers ......................10

Grants & Awards ..................10

Necrology ..............................11

Grants & Competitions......13

Specialty Group News ......13

New Members........................14

Award Deadlines ................15

Books Received ....................16

Members of Note..................17

Council Minutes ....................18

Jobs in Geography..............22

Events ......................................31

Quarter Century ..................32

Nature Magazine Documents Growthof Geography and Jobs

O n January 22, 2004, Nature Magazine pub-lished an article documenting the need forgeography and the growth of jobs involving

geotechnology entitled, “Mapping Opportunities.”AAG Executive Director Doug Richardson workedclosely with Nature to develop the article, whichdiscusses the rapid growth of geospatial needs inthe realms of government, the environment, andemergency management, to name a few.

”Science has discovered geography,” saysRichardson in the article. While the private sectorhas traditionally had few jobs to offer geographers,location-based services, mapping, and geographicmanagement systems are now changing the field.Richardson stressed that employees in this field needa deep understanding of underlying geographic con-cepts. “It’s a mistake to think that these technologiesrequire only technician-oriented functions,” he saysin the article. Richardson sees a combination oftechnological skills and an understanding of

geographical concepts as important and adds thatmany of the NSF’s multidisciplinary research programs now include a geospatial component.

The Nature article also cites the recent state-ment by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)and Department of Education identifying geotechnology as one of the three most impor-tant emerging and evolving fields, along with biotechnology and nanotechnology. Citingthe wide spectrum of jobs that now employgeospatial technologies, the joint statementnotes that these technologies are “becoming thedriving force for decision-making across thelocal to global continuum.”

AAG staff have worked with the DOL for over a year to increase awareness of the growth ofemployment opportunites in geography. The DOLannouncement can be found at www.careervoyages.gov/whatshot.cfm, and copies of the Nature articleare available from the AAG. ■

The AAG’s Centennial Meeting willopen on Sunday, March 14, with apilgrimage to the Association’s

birthplace. Geographers will gather in thelobby of College Hall on the Universityof Pennsylvania campus for the unveilingof a commemorative plaque marking thesite of the Association’s December 29,1904, founding meeting. The unveilingceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. and willinclude brief remarks by distinguishedgeographers. College Hall can be reachedby subway, taxi, or a thirty-minute walkfrom the Philadelphia Marriott.

Immediately following the unveilingceremony, the Esther M. Klein ArtGallery will host an opening reception forThe Earth Exposed, an exhibit by Salem StateCollege geographer Stephen S. Young.Founding site of the AAG: College Hall at the University of Pennsylvania.

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The Tapestry of Geography

S omerset Maugham once character-ized life as a tapestry, woven of manydisparate historical and experiential

threads, into a complex but unique andbeautiful whole. This metaphor can perhaps be useful as we contemplate geog-raphy’s complexity and richness at thismoment of the AAG’s Centennial.

This month, geographers from allaround the world and all corners of thediscipline will converge inPhiladelphia for an historicgathering, a celebration ofthe AAG’s first hundredyears, and an assessment ofgeography’s next century. Itlikely will also be thelargest congregation ofgeographers convenedhitherto on the planet. Inmore than three thousandpresentations, hundreds of specialevents, wide-ranging initiatives, diversecommittees, and innumerable new publi-cations awaiting us on the tables of everypublisher in the exhibit hall, we willencounter directly the complexity anddynamism of our discipline at this pointin its history. Coalescing in Philadelphiaduring the next few weeks will be thatrich tapestry which has become moderngeography, a tapestry that derives its pat-tern and weave in no small part from themulti-textured threads of AAG’s past onehundred years.

What we will see is a discipline thathas somehow managed, against all odds,to continue to bridge the humanities, thesocial sciences, and the natural sciences,with each informing and strengtheningthe others. We will see a discipline whereour historic approaches and our newtools now place us at the heart of currentresearch trends in integrative science and

multidisciplinary studies in the humani-ties; a discipline where new technologiesfuse with venerable geographic traditionsto create an intellectual vitality that is matched by few other disciplinestoday, and where physical geography and cultural geography coincide toenrich our understanding of the world in ways that neither could alone. We will see a tapestry of the whole created

from and lending meaningto parts.

There are many newstarts in geography, andthese also will be evident in the creative mix of Philly. Not all will flourish, but some will surprise ourconventional wisdom orchallenge our received ideo-logical precepts. Many of

today’s most vibrant threads in geogra-phy’s tapestry, ranging from critical theory to now crucial technologies, havebeen the object of concerted sanctionand suppression in the past by those who would stop the looms of geography. As bright young scholars and innovatorsstep forward with new ideas or approach-es, I suggest we give them a bit of space and sunlight. We may find thatinnovators will be more important thangate-keepers in the AAG’s dynamic second century.

The Philadelphia meeting will be anextraordinary opportunity for us all togather together, and to seek out, foster,and enjoy the collaboration and creativi-ty that can sustain us into well into thenext century. I look forward to seeing allof you there! ■

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I n my February column I argued thatwe spend too much time worryingabout the diversity of things under

geography’s umbrella, and should focusinstead on the importance and value ofthe perspectives that unite us. A corollaryto this thesis is that we are poorly servedif the discipline becomes so disjointedthat we cannot learn from one another.Yet in an age of topical specialization andtheoretical diversification, it is not easyto avoid this pitfall.

Like any discipline, geography has ahistory replete with tensions among thosewith different interests and orientations.Tensions can be creative and productive,but they can also reflect narrow-minded-ness and insularity. If our differences are towork for us rather than against us, thecommunity of geographers needs to pro-mote both a breadth of understanding anda culture of openness and dialogue. Risingto this challenge requires thinking holisti-cally about what we are doing in every-thing from our graduate programs to ourprofessional encounters.

The demands of “getting up to speed”in different parts of the discipline are sogreat these days that it is tempting sim-ply to channel graduate students intonarrowly based programs of study. Yet we are not just training students to do a particular project; we are facilitating careers in a multifaceted dis-cipline that will inevitably evolve andchange. Under the circumstances,shouldn’t we make sure that the drivetoward depth is complemented by a concern with breadth? Students whohave been encouraged to develop somecompetence across geography’s topicaland theoretical divides are not only better prepared to play a constructiverole in geography’s future; they are muchless likely to dismiss what is going on inother parts of the discipline.

After we leave graduate school, many ofour professional encounters as geographers

are with like-minded colleagues. This isnecessary and appropriate, but not to thepoint where it becomes inward-looking anddivisive. To avoid becoming an overly com-partmentalized discipline, we need to seizeopportunities for cross-disciplinary dia-logue. The annual AAG meeting presentsone of these opportunities, yet I worry thatwe sometimes come away from those meet-ings feeling as if we had attended a large,simultaneous gathering of30-odd specialty groupsrather than a meeting of4,000-odd geographers.

As this year’s president,I have sought to addressthis issue in part throughthe centennial plenary ses-sions that will cap eachday. In working with theCouncil to plan these ses-sions, I have sought to create a strongersense of common experience for meetingattendees and to bring individuals fromdifferent corners of the discipline intodialogue with one another. I commendthese sessions to you. They offer us thechance to hear provocative insights fromgeographers with diverse specialties andapproaches. They will give us somethingto contemplate collectively for sometime to come.

Efforts to bridge the divides in our discipline should not be limited to ourannual meeting, however. We shouldpromote more cross-cutting scholarshipin our journals; we should foster opportunities for interaction and collaboration among discrete branches of our discipline; and we should talk to one another about our work. Aboveall, we should remember to ask what we can learn from one another beforerushing to condemn what we consider tobe wrong with another person’s approachto geography.

Any of this can be taken too far, of course. We would be ill served

by suppressing our critical instincts as scholars, and we certainly do not wantto promote a culture where disagreementbecomes difficult or risky. Yet we can channel our differences in positiverather than negative directions if we havethe background and inclination to understand the approaches of a range ofgeographers and if we keep our differences on a professional, rather than a

personal, level.It is abundantly clear that

no single approach has all the answers to the myriads of questions geogra-phers can and should pose. Against this backdrop,I find it depressing when Ihear someone braggingabout not using a map (as if anyone who did use one

must be simple minded) or when someone dismisses social theory as nothing more than verbal calisthenics. To take such positions is to suggest, on the one hand, that nothing of importance can be learned throughgeospatial analysis or, on the other hand, that anything which cannot be counted and given a coordinate is irrelevant and that serious theoretical-cum-philosophical contemplation has noplace in our discipline. Both positionsseem to be patently absurd.

I would challenge us to use our grandcentennial gathering in Philadelphia notjust to renew acquaintances with thelike-minded and like-interested. Let usalso take this opportunity to considerthe synergies among different parts ofour discipline and the links that bind thegeographic enterprise. What a promisingway this would be to launch the secondcentury of the Association of AmericanGeographers! ■

Alexander B. [email protected]

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Bridging Our Differences

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The exhibit features aesthetically appeal-ing Earth images and provides an entréeinto earth system science, remote sensing,and geography. The gallery (a short walkaway) is located at 3600 Market Street.

Following the gallery opening, plan toreturn to the Marriott Hotel in time for theopening session of the centennial meetingat 4 p.m. A brief introduction to Philadel-

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Keith Ord Named Honorary Geographer

JKeith Ord, a pioneer in spatialautocorrelation, the spatial diffu-sion of disease, and the creation of

spatially local statistics, has been select-ed as the Association’s 2004 HonoraryGeographer. Professor of decision sci-ences in the McDonough School ofBusiness Management at GeorgetownUniversity, Ord is noted for his collab-orations with prominent geographers.

Through work with geographersA. David Cliff and Peter Haggett,Ord provided the statistical frame-work for a landmark work on the dif-fusion of diseases, Spatial Diffusion: AnHistorical Geography of Epidemics in anIsland Community. In addition, Ord’scollaborations with geographerArthur Getis produced a family ofmeasures of local spatial association.These statistics are enormously

helpful for the geographic study ofcrime, diseases, economic concentra-tions, and many other topics.

Ord joined forces with Andrew D.Cliff to write Spatial Autocorrelation, apath-breaking monograph that hascome to have an enormous impact ongeographical data analysis. It spelledout for the first time concise and com-prehensive solutions to the problem of identifying spatial associa-tion in mapped data. As Robert Haining, Head of the GeographyDepartment at Cambridge University,said when referring to this text, “Of allsuch collaborative work this mustsurely rank as the most famous and,arguably, the most important.”

The AAG annually selects an individual as that year’s AAG HonoraryGeographer. The award recognizes

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phia by “Ben Franklin” will be followed bythe opening remarks of NSF Director RitaColwell on “The New Landscape of Sci-ence: A Geographic Portal.” After Col-well’s address, the Rittenhouse StringQuartet will perform a short concert thatincludes a specially commissioned workentitled, “Scenes From A River,” commem-orating the AAG’s Centennial. They will

also perform music written at the time ofthe AAG’s founding and music that evokesgeographical themes. The opening sessionwill be held from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in SalonG/H of the Philadelphia Marriott. For moredetails about the Centennial Meeting’sopening ceremonies see www.aag.org/annualmeetings.

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Past President’s Address atCentennial Banquet

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J oin fellow geographersand host, Past Presi-dent M. Duane Nellis,

for the AAG Banquet in thePhiladelphia Marriott’s Liberty Ballroom onWednesday, March 17, at7:00 p.m. This traditionalgathering of AAG membersfor conversation over asumptuous meal will be followed at 8:30 by the Past President’sAddress on "Geospatial InformationTechnology, Rural Resource Develop-ment, and Future Geographies.” PastPresident Nellis will discuss evolvingtrends in GIScience and remote sensing

in the context of research inrural geography and ruralresource development.

There is no charge for thePast President’s Address afterthe banquet. Doors are opento all members at 8:30 p.m.

Single tickets for thebanquet are still availablefor $55 each. To reserve afull table for your depart-

ment, AAG Specialty Group, students, orfriends, you may purchase ten discountedtickets for $530. Secure your tickets byusing the form on page 12 of this issue,or stop by the AAG registration desk atthe meeting in Philadelphia. ■

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New AAG Employee Heather Heimbuch

T he AAG is pleased to announce theappointment of Heather Heimbuchas AAG Communications Coordi-

nator. In this position she will supportoutreach, education, and membershipservices programs at the AAG. Heatherbrings with her a strong background ineducation, teaching, and the arts.

“Heather fills an important role in theAAG’s staffing,” said AAG ExecutiveDirector Doug Richardson. “As our out-reach efforts and new programs continueto grow rapidly, it is important that we take advantage of opportunities arising from these multiple efforts for theAAG and our membership. Heather willassist us in meeting the growing coordina-tion and communication tasks of theseexpanding activities.”

Heather is anative Iowanwho has alsolived in Lon-don, Dublin,Seattle, andBoulder. Sheholds a B.A. inEnglish litera-ture with aconcentrationin gender and women's studies from Grin-nell College. Before joining the AAG, sheworked with the American Medical Col-lege Application Service, and as an Eng-lish teacher at Georgetown Day School inWashington, DC. Heather and her hus-band Devon love hiking, music, andspending time with their many pets. ■

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Special Centennial

Stamp Cancellation

W hen you pack up forPhiladelphia, be sure tobring a postcard, package,

or envelope, to get a special AAGCentennial stamp cancellation. Youcan even have your meeting program cancelled if you put a stampon it! Consider using one of the cur-rent stamps featuring Philadelphiaor Pennsylvania or even the recentlyissued Lewis and Clark stamp for this cancellation, prepared byDick Gilbreath, Staff Cartographerat the University of Kentucky Deptof Geography.

Postal officials will be set up nearthe main registration desk at thePhiladelphia Marriott. The cancella-tion will be available only on Monday, March 15, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. ■

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March 2004

Mapping the News Conference

T he Association of American Geog-raphers, the National GeographicSociety, and Environmental Systems

Research International (ESRI) are pleasedto invite you to the 2004 Mapping theNews Conference to be held on May 14–15, 2004, at the National Press Club inWashington, DC. This event will bringjournalists, geographers, and mediaexperts together to explore how geo-graphic understanding, information, andtechnology combine to enhance theworld of media and the news. The con-ference will also open new networkingopportunities with experts in environmen-tal matters, cartography, human rights,geography, politics and elections, newsmedia design, crime mapping, taxes andinfrastructure issues, and homeland securi-ty applications, among others.

The 2004 Mapping the News Confer-ence will be an exciting joint forum to discuss how understanding a place, its culture, demographics, geography, and

history make telling the story of newsevents richer, more vivid, more engaging,and more understandable. This year’sconference will place special emphasis onmapping elections.

Conference Highlights include:Conference SessionsFriday, May 14 at the National Press Club (lunch-eon at the Press Club included)

The conference offers a full day of ple-nary and breakout sessions presented byprofessionals and users alike in the jour-nalism and media industry. Speakers willinclude leading journalists and cartogra-phers from major news organizationsacross the nation.

Mapping the News Solutions ExpoMay 14 at the National Press Club

The EXPO offers our conference partners the opportunity to display theirintegrated GIS services; earth observationtools; a variety of governmental, non-governmental, and commercial data; GIS

applications for the media industry; soft-ware application tools; consulting services;and much more.

Welcome ReceptionMay 14 at National Geographic Explorer’s Hall

Join fellow journalists, cartographers,editors, geographers, publishers, andother friends on Friday evening for drinks,hors d’oeuvres, and conversation at thebeautiful National Geographic Explorer’sHall, in the heart of our nation’s capitol.

Training & Technical SeminarsSaturday, May 15 at Northwestern University’sWashington, DC campus

Learn the how-to of media mappingduring half-day seminars of specific tech-nical topics and areas of interest includingthe basics of how to map election data andan advanced course on the latest toolsfrom ESRI.

For registration, hotel information, andconference program information, pleasevisit www.aag.org/mapnews. ■

Editor Sought for The Professional Geographer

T he Association of American Geogra-phers seeks applications and nomi-nations for Editor of The Professional

Geographer. The new Editor will beappointed for a four-year editorial termthat will commence on January 1, 2005.The appointment will be made by Octo-ber 2004.

The Professional Geographer is a forum fortimely debates on geography’s contributionto contemporary issues in the environment,in society, and the interplay between them.The Editor for this journal will solicit,review, and accept for publication articles,comments, maps, technical notes, and otheritems appropriate for publication in The Pro-fessional Geographer, within publication-spacelimitations that will be determined annually.The AAG Council expects that the newEditor will accept manuscripts from acrossthe breadth and depth of intellectual

activity in contemporary American geogra-phy. The Editor should be eager to act as anintellectual entrepreneur to attract the verybest work being produced.

In support of these goals, each Editorcandidate should possess a distinguishedrecord of scholarly achievement, a broad perspective on the discipline of geography, respect and affection for itsdiversity, and an ability to work constructively with authors during thereview process. Institutional support forthe new Editor (especially some timereleased from teaching) is quite desirable, but not mandatory. The AAGwill provide a modest stipend to be usedfor expenses and honorarium at the Editor's discretion.

The Editor will work in coordinationwith the Journals Manager, located at the Meridian Place AAG office in

Washington, DC. The Journals Managerbears primary responsibility for the logistics of processing manuscripts andbook reviews, and for assembling andcoordinating the publication of each issueof the journal in collaboration with the journal’s publisher.

A letter of application that addressesboth qualifications and a vision for TheProfessional Geographer should be accompa-nied by a complete curriculum vitae.Nominations should be submitted no laterthan June 15, 2004, and applications nolater than August. Send applications orletters of nomination to: Chair, AAG Publications Committee, 1710 SixteenthStreet NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198.Nominations and applications (in Word orWordPerfect format) may be submittedelectronically to [email protected]. ■

year, of the 4,000letters receivedwith requests forspecial messagesatop the tower, thePECO chose oneasking for Geogra-phy AwarenessWeek publicity,written by ArleneRengert of the Department of Geography atWest Chester University. Thanks Arlene!

The message "Know Your World…Study Geography - Geographers Cele-brate 100 Years!" will be visible on threeevenings during the annual meeting, onMarch 14, 16, and 18. ■


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D uring the AAG CentennialMeeting in Philadelphia, themessage, "Know Your World…

Study Geography - Geographers Celebrate 100 Years!" will send outskyline publicity to the city, from theblazing lights atop the PhiladelphiaElectric Company (PECO) tower.That an academic discipline shouldreceive such publicity during a con-ference is exceedingly rare, and theAAG owes thanks in part to onedetermined member.

At first glance, the PECO tower appearsto be composed of four separate buildings,but instead, it is one building with a revolv-ing lighted message that scrolls by for theentertainment or edification of passing

motorists. (The accompanying pictureshows only half of the tower.) Since 1998,the PECO tower has broadcast the mes-sage, "Study Geography! GeographyAwareness Week" during GeographyAwareness Week. This past November, themessage was displayed from 5 p.m.-11 p.m.every other evening of the week. It is esti-mated that over two million people saw it.

The PECO tower crown lights havebeen spreading public service messages indowntown Philadelphia ever since the firstdisplay on July 4, 1976 in connection withthe U.S. Bicentennial. Usual messages are"Drive Safely," or phrases concerning holidays or sports victories. However, theyhave provided a "Study Geography" message each November since 1998. In that

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AAG Presidential Achievement Awards to be presented in Philadelphia

B oth Bruce Alberts and Harm de Blijwill receive 2004 AAG PresidentialAchievement Awards during the

AAG Centennial Meeting in Philadelphia.Harm de Blij, distinguished professor

at Michigan StateUniversity receivesthe award for hislongstanding contri-butions to the publicawareness of geog-raphy through manyactivities includinghis seven-year tenure

as the popular geography editor onABC's "Good Morning America," andpublications that have earned bestsellerstatus. The award will be presented toHarm de Blij at the AAG Banquet,Wednesday evening, March 17.

Bruce Alberts, director of the NationalAcademy of Sciences, receives this awardfor his distinguished contributions to thediscipline of geography through outstand-ing vision and administration of the NASand for his support of geography within theNational Academies. He will accept hisaward on March 15, at the end of the

special 11:40 a.m –1:00 p.m. plenarypanel session on “Geo-graphical Sciences inthe National Acade-my of Sciences.”

The PresidentialAchievement Awardswere established bythe AAG Council in 2003, to honor individuals who have made longstandingand distinguished contributions to the dis-cipline of geography. Up to two individualsmay be recognized each year. ■

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Race/Ethnicity and Place Conference: Call for Papers

B inghamton University, Howard Uni-versity, and the Association of Amer-ican Geographers, co-sponsors of

the Race/Ethnicity and Place Conference tobe held September 16-18, 2004 in Wash-ington, DC, invite paper and poster presen-tations on themes related to race/ethnicityand place. Perspectives are welcomed froma variety of disciplines, including geogra-phy, sociology, economics, history, anthro-pology, and others. Academic scholars,researchers, professionals, students and oth-ers involved in race/ethnicity studies mayparticipate. Presenters are encouraged toreport the findings of empirical studies, bestpractices, and research that examine theintersection of race/ethnicity and place.

Abstracts must be submitted to the program committee for review by April 1,2004. Please send your abstract and infor-mation to the program committee byemail to [email protected]. You will receive

notification of the acceptance of yourpaper or poster by May 1, 2004. The conference participation fee must be paidwithin thirty days of receipt of acceptanceof the abstract by the program committee.

Please include the following informa-tion when you submit your abstract: 1)your full name and affiliation, 2) pleaseindicate whether you intend to submit apaper or poster presentation, 3) the title ofyour paper or poster presentation, 4) threeto five keywords, and 5) a 250-wordabstract that describes the purpose, meth-ods, and conclusions of the presentation.You may include this either in the body ofthe email or as an attachment.

(Please note that abstracts will not be edited; authors are responsible for avoiding spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors. Submission of abstracts grants permission for the conference sponsors to include them

in any compilation and advertising associated with this conference and permission to disseminate them electronically.)

The 2004 conference will be held onthe campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. The conference hotelwill be the Hamilton Crowne Plaza. A $95 participation fee must be paid by all attendees and all participatingauthors who respond to this call forpapers and who receive an acceptance,except students, who must pay a $40 participation fee. Additional conferencedetails and registration information are available at www.aag.org/meetings/place.html. Inquiries may be directed to:AAG, Attn: Race/Ethnicity & Place Con-ference, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW,Washington, DC 20009. Phone: 202-234-1450, fax: 202-234-2744, or email: [email protected]. ■

GIScience 2004 Conference

G IScience 2004 is the follow-upmeeting to the highly successfulGIScience 2000 and 2002 confer-

ences with over 300 researchers attendingeach time. GIScience 2004 will againbring together scientists from academia,industry, and government to analyzeprogress and to explore new researchdirections. It will focus on emerging top-ics and basic research findings across allsectors of geographic information science.

The conference program aims toattract leading GIScience researchersfrom all fields to reflect the interdiscipli-nary breadth of GIScience, including cognitive science, computer science, engineering, geography, information science, mathematics, philosophy, psy-chology, social science, and statistics.

The conference will be held October20-23, 2004 at the Inn and Conference

Center, University of Maryland, close to Washington, DC. Full details of the conference are available at www.giscience.org.

To accommodate a variety of papersand presentations authors can choose tosubmit full papers or extended abstractsto GIScience 2004. Full papers, consist-ing of 5,000-word manuscripts, will bethoroughly reviewed. Manuscripts mustdescribe original work that has not beenpublished before nor is currently underreview elsewhere. Papers must be writtenin English, in 12-point type, and double-spaced. All submissions will be reviewedby three members of the internationalprogram committee, and high-qualitysubmissions will be accepted for presen-tation at the conference. Acceptedpapers will be published as a volume inSpringer's Lecture Notes in Computer

Science series. Full papers are due byApril 12, and notification of acceptancewill be made by May 31. Camera-readyversions of accepted full papers are dueby July 5.

In addition, extended abstracts of 500-1,000 words, describing work inprogress, will be screened by programcommittee members, and those selectedwill be presented at the conference, and published as a volume prior to the conference. Extended abstracts must bewritten in English, in 12-point type, anddouble-spaced. Abstracts are due by June28, notification of acceptance will bemade by July 31.

All submissions (full papers andextended abstracts) must be sent electron-ically to [email protected]. Materialcan be submitted as PDF files or MicrosoftWord files. ■


Volume 39, Number 3

Michael Broadway is Professor andChair of the Northern Michigan UniversityGeography Department. Michael earned

his bachelors degreein education fromNottingham Uni-versity, his master’sdegree in geographyfrom London Uni-versity and his doc-torate in geographyfrom the Universityof Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1983).

Focusing on social and agricultural geography, he has published more thanforty refereed articles, fifteen book chapters,and numerous reports and monographs.Along with co-author Don Stull, he recently published his second book on themeatpacking industry, entitled SlaughterhouseBlues (Wadsworth: 2004). His research has often been cited in the mass media,including Forbes Magazine and the New YorkTimes. He has served as an issue analyst for a U.S. Congressman, as an expert wit-ness in court cases in Canada and in theU.S. regarding the hog and beef industries,and as a consultant to state governmentsregarding social services to refugee workers.His research was featured in a CanadianBroadcasting Corporation documentary in1998 that aired on The Journal. In the futureMichael plans to apply for a Fulbright Fellowship to Australia to undertake a studyof the meat industry for comparison to hisresearch in Canada and the U.S.

AAG: Documentaries…newspapers…court testimonies–you really take yourwork out there.

Michael: To me, that is what geography isall about: the world beyond the classroom,the world beyond the ivory tower of aca-demia. My work has always had an appliedfocus. It is about dealing with, and apply-ing my knowledge and expertise to realworld problems.

AAG: How did you find yourself as anexpert witness?

Michael: The first case involved a group ofMexican American workers in southwestKansas who brought a class action lawsuitagainst what was at that time the world’slargest meatpacking company, for creatinga “hostile” work environment. The plaintiffs’attorneys reckoned that jurors needed to beeducated on what were Mexican Americansdoing in meat packing in rural America.

AAG: How would you assess that expe-rience?

Michael: My deposition by the company’sattorneys took all day. What was interestingwas that the judge had to order them to paymy expenses. I wasn’t the only expert wit-ness that was dealt with in the same way.

AAG: It was somewhat hostile then?

Michael: Oh my goodness, yes. Ph.D.prelims, orals, defense . . . nothing com-pared to this!

AAG: What about the documentary?

Michael: The TV documentary focused onwhat happens to a small town when a meat-packing plant opens up. It took place inBrandon, Manitoba; Austin, Minnesota; andBrooks, Alberta where I’ve been followingevents since 1996. The producers had comeacross an article I wrote and asked to tagalong when I went on fieldwork.

AAG: How did that turn out?

Michael: From the community’s point ofview, I lost some support, because theyblamed me for bringing negative attention.

AAG: Did the same thing happen inKansas?

Michael: No. There, a minister saw ourresearch and the attention it drew as anopportunity, and in the early eighties, ledthe community in doing wonderful thingsto cope with the influx and accompanyingsocial problems, and in providing service tonon-English speaking populations, such as

housing and health care. But I think it wasa successful outcome because of ourlongevity—living there and building up astrong rapport.

AAG: How do you manage to connectthese experiences with the university?

Michael: I think any geographer to be aneffective teacher has to be intellectuallyengaged in their discipline, which meansresearch. So I’ve continually been involvedin research even though I have chosen tobe at a primarily teaching institution.

AAG: What are you teaching?

Michael: Right now, I teach our capstonecourse entitled, “human impact on theenvironment” – it is a theme broad enoughto unite human and physical geography inone course. I use it to explore agriculturalgeography and social geography, and Ihope to bring my enthusiasm for thosetopics to my classroom.

AAG: How are your close links to com-munities and the public sphere viewedwithin your academic environment?

Michael: I think it helps. As a teacher,any time that you can bring the realworld and your own personal experienceto the classroom it enlivens and engagesthe students more.

AAG: And administrators?

Michael: It helps elevate the profile of theuniversity. For example, in this documen-tary, the name of the university was men-tioned under my name.

AAG: You work has a sense of humorand a readable style, which can inspirestudents and reach a broader audience.

Michael: Well, [laughs] . . . I think ulti-mately we all want to make a difference,whether it’s through our research or ourteaching, or a combination of the two.Geographers have this wonderful opportu-nity, because we are dealing with the realworld and that’s what I’m trying to do. ■

Broadway

AAG Member Profile: Michael Broadway

Editor’s Note: Suggestions for members to profile are welcome. Please send names and contact information to Patricia Solís at [email protected].


March 2004

Applied Geography ConferenceThe 27th Annual Applied Geography

Conference will be held October 20-24,2004 in St. Louis, Missouri. A forum forthe exchange and critique of ideas relatedto the application of geographic concepts,analytical techniques, data, and methods,the conference brings together practition-ers, academicians, and other professionalswho seek geographic solutions and expla-nations to societal problems.

Students are encouraged to participateeither in poster or paper sessions. Thereare awards for student posters and papers.

For additional information please visitwww.appliedgeog.org or contact GrahamA. Tobin ([email protected]; 813-974-4932) or Burrell Montz (bmontz@ binghamton.edu; 607-777-2615).

Journal of Cultural GeographyThe editors of the Journal of Cultural

Geography, a peer-reviewed, semiannualpublication, are soliciting manuscripts forthe Fall/Winter 2004 and Spring/Summer2005 editions.

Since 1979 the Journal of Cultural Geogra-phy has provided an international forum forscholarly research devoted to the spatialaspects of human groups, their activities,associated landscapes, and other culturalphenomena. The journal features high-quality, readable articles.

The editors invite manuscript submis-sions on topics of interest to culturalgeographers as well as academics and pro-fessionals in cognate fields. A style sheet is

available at www.geog.okstate.edu/users/culture/culture.htm.

Please send manuscripts to AlysonGreiner, Editor, Journal of Cultural Geog-raphy, Oklahoma State University,Department of Geography, 225 ScottHall, Stillwater, OK 74078-4073. Formore information, email [email protected], or call 405-744-9169.

Senses of Place: Urban Narratives as Public Secrets

A conference sponsored by the PaceInstitute for Environmental and RegionalStudies (PIERS) entitled, “Senses of Place:Urban Narratives as Public Secrets” willbe held on April 16, 2004 at Pace Univer-sity’s New York City campus. Conferenceorganizers are looking for papers and presentations that explore the idea of place and its relevance to urban-suburban environments. Potential topicsmay include but are not limited to: characteristics of place (incompletelycommodified, sustainable, source of iden-tity); values and place (political, ethical,economic, spiritual, historical); place as aviable nexus for culture and natureexchange; the phenomenology of place;and general philosophies of place.

Preference will be given to submissionsusing various disciplinary perspectives. Sendabstracts of no more than 250 words with abiographical summary to Robert Chapman,Director, Pace Institute for Environmentaland Regional Studies, Pace University, 41Park Row, Room 315, New York, NY 10038.

Email submissions are accepted if and only ifsent as attachments in MS Word format.Send to [email protected]. Deadline forsubmissions is March 8, 2004.

5th Annual Western Pennsylvania GIS Conference.

Papers are sought for the 5th AnnualWestern Pennsylvania GIS Conference.The conference will be held at CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania’s SouthpointeCampus on Friday August 27, 2004 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m.

The purpose of this conference is tobring together academics, public officials,and private businesses to present and discuss geographic information systemsapplications. Participants may presentresearch and/or a particular GIS productby submitting a complete application anda 100 – 150 word abstract. Each presenta-tion should be twenty minutes long, withfive minutes for questions. Abstractsshould contain: name, title, address,phone, email of presenters and title ofpresentation, and audio-visual needs.

Please email abstracts as word docu-ments to [email protected] or mail on afloppy disk to Thomas R. Mueller, California University of PA, California, PA 15419. All proposal registration forms must be received no later than June 1, 2004. Queries may be directed toThomas Mueller at (724) 938-4255. Reg-ister online at www.cup.edu/liberalarts/earthscience/gis/. ■

Call for Papers

Grants and AwardsGail Fondahl, associate professor and

chair of the Geography Program at Univer-sity of Northern British Columbia (UNBC),is principal investigator on a Community-University Research Alliance Grant fromthe Social Sciences and HumanitiesResearch Council of Canada. The $1 mil-lion, five-year interdisciplinary project(2004-08), “Partnering for SustainableResource Management,” teams faculty fromUNBC’s biology, forestry, geography, andresourcerecreation/tourism programs withmembers of the Tl’azt’en Nation (a FirstNation of north-central British Columbia),

to pursue research on improved forest co-management, traditional ecologicalknowledge and Western science education,and ecotourism development.

Samford University geographers MaxBaber and Eric Fournier, along with co-investigators Paul Blanchard, BobStiles, and Jim Brown from the depart-ments of biology and history, recentlyreceived $194,905 from the National Science Foundation for a three-year grantproject entitled "Academic Excellence and Geographic Information Systems

(AEGIS): Guided Multidisciplinary Integration of Spatial Technologies inHigher Education."

The project provides GIS training tofaculty in a variety of academic disciplinesand assists in the development of discipline-specific GIS modules for intro-ductory level courses. The goals of the project are to increase awareness ofGIS, generate growing undergraduateinterest in GIS, and provide ongoing support for multidisciplinary GIS activitiesat Samford University. ■


Volume 39, Number 3

New Publisher and Editorial Team for Southeastern Geographer

D erek Alderman and Scott Lecce(both of East Carolina University)have been named the new editors

of the Southeastern Geographer, succeedingJames O. Wheeler (University of Geor-gia), who guided the journal for twelve,distinguished years. Also, beginning withthe May 2004 issue, the Southeastern Geographer will be published by the University of North Carolina Press—theoldest university press in the South and one of the oldest in the country. Previously, the journal was printed anddistributed by Bellwether Publishing, Ltd.

The Southeastern Geographer is a biannualpublication of the Southeastern Divisionof AAG (www.sedaag.org). The journalhas published the academic work of geographers and other social and physicalscientists since 1961. Peer-reviewed arti-cles and essays are published along withbook reviews, organization and confer-ence reports, and commentaries. Thejournal focuses on the American South,but the editors invite submissions on allgeographical topics from all regions.

With this announcement, the editors wish to issue a call for submis-

sions reflective of the discipline’s empiri-cal, theoretical, and methodologicaldiversity, and in particular contributionsfrom physical and environmental geogra-phers. The Southeastern Geographer providesnew and established authors with aprompt turnaround time between submis-sion and publication and the distinctionof publishing in one of the best regionalgeography journals in the country.Please send submissions to the Depart-ment of Geography, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858. ■

NecrologyAnn Hull

Ann Hull died in December of 2003. Hull earned her bachelors degree at the

University of Washington in 1945, andher master’s from Syracuse University in1948. She became a member of the AAGin 1947.

Bob HukeBob Huke died on January 17, 2004.

Born March 3, 1925, Bob was a devotedgeographer and friend of Dartmouth. Hejoined the AAG in 1949.

Huke earned his undergraduate fromDartmouth in 1948. After earning hisPh.D. in geography from Syracuse in1953, he started teaching at Dartmouthimmediately afterward. In 1990 Bobretired and became an active emeritusprofessor. He was also a veteran andserved honorably in the Marine Corps,receiving the Purple Heart after beingwounded in Okinawa during WWII.

Huke served on numerous AAG com-mittees at both the national level and aspart of the New England St. Lawrence Val-ley division and the Asia Specialty Group.Huke's research interests focused primarilyon Southeast Asia, and he was a specialistin agricultural and population geography.

He was also extremely active in the RetiredGeographers Affinity Group and served astheir secretary-treasurer in 1999 and ledhugely successful trips of the group toMyanmar and Vietnam.

Huke had a long-term collaborationwith the International Rice Research Insti-tute (IRRI) in Los Banos, Philippines. Hewrote a series of key papers in the 1970son the Green Revolution, the geographyof food and hunger, and Southeast Asia.Huke published extensively and was thechief investigator on projects funded bythe Rockefeller Foundation, NASA, andthe Fulbright Foundation.

To memorialize Bob Huke’s ardent fieldscholarship and devoted undergraduateteaching, the Dartmouth GeographyDepartment is establishing a researchtravel fund for students doing researchinvolving overseas travel (as Bob wouldlove). Donations may be made out to: BobHuke Student Research Award, andmailed to: Kelly White, Department ofGeography, 6017 Fairchild, DartmouthCollege, Hanover NH 03755.

Raj MathurRaj Bahadur Mathur was born Febru-

ary 1, 1936 in Hasanpur, Uttar Pradesh,

India. He died on December 1, 2003in Orange, California. Mathur earned

his bachelors degree in geography at Camp College in Delhi and a master’s in geography and economicsfrom Punjab University, Camp College,Delhi. He came to the United States in 1966 and at the University of Minnesota he earned a master’s degree in economics and in 1973 completed his Ph.D. in geography. Through hisgraduate study and early career, he wasinvolved in the creation of the Historical Atlas of South Asia, which waseventually published in 1978.

He taught at California State Univer-sity, Northridge before joining HDR Ecosciences in 1977 as an economic geographer. In 1983, Mathurjoined Tetratech Inc., where he laterbecame vice president, and, in retire-ment, a consultant.

Anastasia Van Burkalow, 92, of Wan-tage, New Jersey, formerly of New YorkCity, died January 14, 2004. Professor VanBurkalow had a long and distinguishedrecord of service at the department ofgeography at Hunter College. She joinedthe AAG in 1948. ■


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Volume 39, Number 3

Evelyn L. Pruitt National Minority Fellowship for 2004–05

The Society of Woman Geographers(SWG) announces a new minority fellow-ship competition for 2004-05. SWGinvites applications from women studentswho have been admitted to a master’s pro-gram in geography or an allied field withgeographical aspects. An award of $5,000will be made for 2004-05.

Potential candidates, their advisors, orprospective graduate program directorsshould request application guidelinesfrom Ruth Shirey at [email protected] are due by May 15, 2004. Itis expected that the award will beannounced by July 1, 2004.

The SWG Evelyn L. Pruitt NationalMinority Fellowship for 2004-05 is madepossible by a bequest of over $1 millionfrom geographer and SWG member Evelyn L. Pruitt.

Nicholas Simeon Aleksiuk Environmental Fellowship

This fellowship aims to perpetuate thepurity of purpose, uncompromisingintegrity and humanism displayed byNicholas Aleksiuk in his pursuit of truthduring the course of his short life. Opento female students under the age of thirtyin any academic department, the fellow-ship offers $30,000.00 per year for three consecutive years for full-time

doctoral study at the University of Alberta.

Applicants should have a record of out-standing academic achievement in thetwo years of full-time university studyimmediately preceding application, and ademonstrated desire to 1) reverse the cat-astrophic deterioration of natural environ-ments currently taking place and therebyimprove human health, 2) work towardequality for all sectors of society, and/or 3)increase the quality of life for individualswith mental disorders.

Application forms will be available atwww.telusplanet.net/public/aleksiuk/home-page/scholarship in September, 2004, andemail contacts for fellowship administratorswill be posted in July. Any inquiries prior tothat time should be made to Michael Aleksiuk at [email protected].

Young Scholar's Prize inRomani Studies

The Gypsy Lore Society has estab-lished a prize of $300 for the best unpublished paper by a young scholar ona topic in Romani Studies. Papers writtenin English by graduate students beyondtheir first year of study and Ph.D.s nomore than three years beyond theirdegree completion at the time of submis-sion are eligible to compete.

Submitted papers must be unpublishedand not under consideration for

publication at the time of submission.Those that have appeared in conferenceproceedings volumes of any sort are noteligible, unless they are substantiallyrevised and/or expanded. However, papersthat have appeared in a "working paper"series and written versions of papers thathave been presented at a conference areeligible, as are papers based on chapters ofdissertations or master’s theses.

The selection committee will look forself-contained scholarly articles of publishable quality that treat some rele-vant topic in an interesting and insightfulway. The deadline for receipt of papers isOctober 30, 2004. The winning paper willbe announced by January 30, 2005 andwill be published, after any necessary revi-sions, in an issue of the journal RomaniStudies. The committee reserves the rightnot to award the prize in a given year.

Applicants should submit four copiesof the paper along with an abstract (nolonger than 250 words) and a cover sheetwith the paper title, author name, affilia-tion, mailing address, email, phone, fax,date of entrance into an appropriategraduate program or Ph.D. receipt, andU.S. Social Security number, if the authorhas one, to: Gypsy Lore Society PrizeCompetition, 5607 Greenleaf Road,Cheverly, MD 20785. Further inquiriesmay be referred to Sheila Salo [email protected]. ■

Specialty Group News Indigenous Peoples, Latin American, and Cartography SGs

Dr. Jose Barreiro will be the Centenni-al Plenary Speaker for the IndigenousPeoples, the Latin American, and the Car-tography Specialty Groups. His talk onFriday, March 19 (in Salon K) is entitled,"Indigenous Perceptions in Geography:Mapping Projects from Tribal America."Barreiro is currently the Editor in Chief ofNative Americas Journal and Senior Editor atIndian Country Today. He recently retiredfrom Cornell University where he headedthe American Indian program.

Barreiro was selected for this plenarybecause his work links geography, poli-tics, and culture; because he brings a com-bined background as both an academicand journalist of indigenous concerns; andbecause his work links the agendas ofindigenous peoples across internationalborders. Born in Cuba, of Guajiro ancestryand a member of the Taino Nation of the Antilles, he is the author of The Indian Chronicles, a novel about the earlyCaribbean encounter from a Taino perspective. His plenary talk will be ofwide interest to geographers, bridging

regional (Latin America and NorthAmerica, as well as global indigenousissues) as well as topical (mapping, politi-cal geography, and ethnic geography)subfields. Barreiro also edited Indian Roots of American Democracy, a collectionfocused on the Native roots of the U.S. Constitution, which makes his participation particularly relevant to thePhiladelphia centennial celebration.

For further information, contact KateBerry at [email protected] or Margaret Pearce at [email protected]. ■

Grants and Competitions


March 2004 New Members

Adam, Iddrisu, Marshfield, WI

Agouris, Peggy, Orono, ME

Ahmad, Jibrael, Houston, TX

Allen-Lafayette, Zehdreh, Trenton, NJ

Alvey, Jade, Greenbelt, MD

Anesetti - Rothermel, Andrew

Aragón, Susan, Worcester, MA

Bader, Nicholas, Arlington, VA

Baker, Maria

Banchuen, Tawan, State College, PA

Becker, Mark, Palisades, NY

Begg, Fred, Hockley, TX,

Bell, Nathaniel, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Bird, William, Piscataway, NJ

Black, James, Grants Pass, OR

Black-Parker, Kimberly, Tallahassee, FL

Bowditch, Elise, Seattle, WA

Box, Jason E., Columbus, OH

Brander, Robert, Sydney, Australia

Brodeur, Brian, Middleborough, MA

Buell, Cayla, Mesa, AZ

Buss, Sarah, Vilas, NC

Byrd, Kristin, San Francisco, CA

Callaway, Collette, Kent, OH

Cancel Vazquez, Rafael

University Park, PA

Cannon, Barbara, Long Valley, NJ

Carreras, Ernesto, Akron, OH

Cesarello, Giancarlo, Waterloo,

ON, Canada

Chen, Hong, Los Angeles, CA

Choper, Leah, Bethesda, MD

Collins, D. Brett, Catonsville, MD

Connor, Georgeta, Athens, GA

Cottingim, Clay, Sioux Falls, SD

Craigie, Matthew, Berkshire, NY

Cummings, Erin, Carlisle, PA

Currier, Wade R., Pitman, NJ

Dagle, Michael

Dalrymple, Gillian Fiona,

Glasgow, Scotland

Davis, Maria G., Austin, TX

Day, Jonathan, Eugene, OR

Dean, Gregory, Philadelphia, PA

Dixon, Seth, Provo, UT

Donoghue II, John, Redlands, CA

Donoso, Mario, Athens, GA

Doyle, Brian, Hillsborough, NC

Dymond-Drake, Zack, Morristown, NJ

Edwards, Brandon, Baton Rouge, LA

Enos, Michael

Ezbenko, Victor, Galesburg, MI

Fannon, Janet, Hopkinton, MA

Farmer, Rebecca, Ashburn, VA

Fay, Christopher, Delta Junction, AK

Fink, Nissa, Mason, OH

Fiore, Francis Albert, La Mesa, NM

Foerch, Wiebke, Tucson, AZ

Fong-Sam, Yolanda, Binghamton, NY

Fritz, Glen, San Antonio, TX

Fröhlich, Hellmut Leonard,

Bayreuth, Germany

Gibson, John, Alexandria, VA

Giles, Teri, Smyrna, GA

Gleason, Julie, Reston, VA

Goldberg, Mark, Oakton, VA

Grafals, Rosana, Piscatway, NJ

Green, Brooks, Conway, AR,

Griffin, Tamisa, Tallahassee, FL

Guscoff, Max, Canton, OH

Handler, Nicholas, Minneapolis, MN

Hanson, Rebecca, Toronto, ON, Canada

Harshburger, Devonee, Moscow, ID

Hartwick, Andrew James, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Haufe, Wilfred, Toronto, ON, Canada

He, Yu (Helena), Arlington, VA

Hecht, Brent, St. Paul, MN

Held, Christopher, Fairbanks, AK

Hicks, Sabrina Nicole, Eau Claire, WI

Hood, Eran, Juneau, AK

Huber, Christopher, San Antonio, TX

Huhn, Matthew, Portland, MI

Hyatt, Robert, Oak Ridge, TN

Ingrisano, Melissa, Manhattan, KS

Isaacson, Michal

Jackson, Rodney, Greenville, NC

Jacqueline, Homan, Wolverhampton, UK

Jerme, Erika, St. Paul, MN

Kallenbach, Cynthia, Davis, CA

Kim, Hak-Hoon, Burke, VA

Kinney, Martha, Antioch, CA

Koschinsky, Julia, Champaign, IL

Kubartz, Bodo, Norman, OK

Kutschke, Erich, Arlington, VA

Lachica, Ezella, Chino Hills, CA

Lancaster, Hamilton

LangFischer, Patrick, Zuerich,

Switzerland

Lavrakas, Miranda, Westminster, CO

Laws, Elliott, Triangle, VA

Ledermann, Samuel Thomas,

St. Paul, MN

Lehrer-Brey, Catrine, Madison, WI

Li, Christina, San Gabriel,

Lodge, Stacey, Wilmington, DE

Longo, Andrew, Highland, CA

Madden, Marguerite, Athens, GA

Mani, Sundarraja, Stillwater, OK

Manners, Rebecca, Hanover, NH

Manuel, James, State College, PA

Mark, McCart Gregory, Mesa, AZ

Martin, Stacey, Atlanta, GA

Mathews, Joshua, Dekalb, IL

Matthews, Barbara, Grass Valley, CA

AAG welcomes these new members whose memberships were processed during the last month.


Volume 39, Number 3New Members continued

Mc Donald, Christopher, Detroit, MI

McCleary, George Franklin, Jr.,

Lawrence, KS

McLean, James, Vancvouer, BC, Canada

Menyah, David, Minneapolis, MN

Mitchell, Amanda, Boone, NC

Murray, Lucas, Tucson, AZ

Nagol, Jyoteshwar, Toledo, OH

Nderitu, Lucy, Oxford, OH

Neuendorf Mormino, Veronica

Palatine, IL

Nichols, Christina, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Notaro, Cristina, Huntington, NY

Odunaike, Micheal, Lagos, Nigeria

O'Mara, Michael, Fairfax Station, VA

Onoja, Gerry, Lagos State, Nigeria

Oteng, Princess, Oxford, OH

Owen, Amy, Moscow, ID

Pelltier, Richard, Denver, CO,

Perigo, Dane, Terre Haute, IN

Phelps, Kevin, Ellicott City, MD

Pomerleau, Daniel, Worcester, MA

Porter, Michael

Prevost, Ronald, Harpers Ferry, WV

Puleo, Thomas, Oakland, CA

Radatti, Mark John, Conshohocken, PA

Reger, Paul, Canton, MI

Rhodes, Julie, Virginia, VA

Rudel, Thomas K., New Brunswick, NJ

Ruvane, Mary, Chapel Hill, NC

Saborit Jr, Abel, Hialeah Gardens, FL

Sandve, Lukas, Brooking, SD

Sarmiento, Iván, Bogotá, Colombia

Schell, Matthew, Philadelphia, PA

Schells, Gary, St. Petersburg, FL

Schilke, Paul, Berrien Springs, MI

Scott, James, Berlin, Germany

Senyah, Hubert, Oxford, OH

Severud, Kirsten, Missoula, MT

Shaw, Jerad, Brookings, SD

Shaw, Rachel, Albuquerque, NM

Sheng, Jingfen, Los Angeles, CA

Shirey, Brad M., Middletown, PA

Sim, Sun Hui, Santa Barbara, CA

Skipper, Allison, Tallahassee, FL

Songer, Lynn, Eugene, OR

Stallsmith, Mark, Coffeyville, KS

Stout, Joshua, Seattle, WA

Su, Jason (Guangquan), Canada

Tchakerian, Maria, College Station, TX

Thompson, Virginia, Baltimore, MD

Tidd, Teresa, Eureka, CA

Tierney, Sean, Phoenix, AZ

Tippetts, William, Dahlgren, VA

Trkulja, Jovana, St. Paul, MN

Vassiliou, Anastasis, Jackson Heights, NY

Vazoulas, Kathleen, College Park, MD

Vitale, Patrick, Syracuse, NY

Voyadgis, Demetra, Washington, DC

Walch, Mark, Chico, CA

Weakley, Kevin, Kalamazoo, MI

Weber, Bryan, Raleigh, NC

Wenner, Daryl, Knoxville, TN

White, Blanka, VA

White, Tina, Torrance, CA

Wilcox, Erin F., Princeton, NJ

Wotherspoon, Stella, Oakland, CA

Wu, Wen-Yu, Sheffield, England

Yeboah, Samuel, Oxford, OH

Yellen, Cathyann, East Hartford, CT

Yoshio, Sugiura, Japan

Zhang, Li, Brookings, SD ■

Award Deadlines15. Indigenous Peoples SG Graduate

Student Paper Competition. Contact KateBerry at [email protected].

15. John J. and Nancy Lee Roberts Fellowship Program. www.irex.org/programs/roberts/index.asp

17. NSF Geoscience Education ProgramAwards. www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf03515.

25. EPA P3 Student Design Competi-tion. http://es.epa.gov/ncer/P3.

APRIL2. AAG Travel Grants to IGU Meeting.

www.aag.org/Grantsawards/igutravel.html.

MARCH1. Ethnic Geography SG Student Paper

Competition. Contact Ira Sheskin at [email protected].

1. Political Geography SG, 2004 Dis-sertation Enhancement Award. ContactErin Hogan Fouberg at [email protected].

1. ESRC/SSRC Collaborative VisitingFellowship in the U.K. www.ssrc.org/fellowships/esrc/.

1. Collaborative Action ResearchGrants on Globalization, NaturalResources, and Violent Conflict. www.ssrc.org/fellowships/gsc/grants.page.

MAY 15. Evelyn L. Pruitt National Minority

Fellowship. Contact Ruth Shirey [email protected].

OCTOBER1. Woodrow Wilson Center Fellow-

ships. www.wilsoncenter.org.

30. Young Scholar's Prize in RomaniStudies. Contact Sheila Salo at [email protected]. ■


March 2004 Books Received

Allen, Barbara L. Uneasy Alchemy: Citizens and Experts in Louisiana’s ChemicalCorridor Disputes. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2003. 211 and 13 pp.,$22.00, ISBN 0-262-51134-7.

Anderson, Ewan W. International Boundaries: A Geopolitical Atlas. Londonand New York: Routledge, 2003. 941 and 14 pp., $175.00, ISBN 1-57958-375-X.

Anderson, Kit. Nature, Culture, and Big Old Trees. Austin: University ofTexas Press, 2003. 183 and 13 pp., $19.95, ISBN 0-292-70213-2.

Archives of Ontario. Documenting a Province: The Archives of Ontario at 100.Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2003. 344 and 21 pp., $50.00,ISBN 0-8020-8953-4.

Avraham, Eli. Behind Media Marginality: Coverage of Social Groups and Places inthe Israeli Press. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2003. 258 and 12 pp.,$75.00, ISBN 0-7391-0464-0.

Baker, Alan R.H. Geography and History: Bridging the Divide. New York:Cambridge University Press, 2003. 279 and 14 pp., $70.00, ISBN 0-521-24683-0.

Bart, François, editor. L’Afrique: Continent pluriel. Paris: SEDES, 2003. pp.256, 23 €, ISBN 2-7181-9440-5.

Berezin, Mabel and Martin Schain, eds. Europe Without Borders: RemappingTerritory, Citizenship, and Identity in a Transnational Age. Baltimore: JohnsHopkins University Press, 2003. 319 and 12 pp., $19.95, ISBN 0-8018-7437-8.

Bohra, D. M. Lesotho Atlas of Sustainable Development. 2003([email protected]). 480 and 37 pp., $95, ISBN 99911-645-0-2.

Coaffee, Jon. Terrorism, Risk and the City: The Making of a Contemporary UrbanLandscape. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2003. 269 and 12 pp., $79.95, ISBN0-7546-3555-4.

Davis, Richard A., Jr. and Duncan M. Fitzgerald. Beaches and Coasts.Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2004. 419 and 11 pp., $79.95, ISBN 0-632-04308-3.

Dittmar, Hank and Gloria Ohland, eds. The New Transit Town: Best Practicesin Transit-Oriented Development. Washington, DC: Island Press, 2004. 253and 14 pp., $32.00, ISBN 1-55963-117-1.

Duncan, James S., Nuala C. Johnson, and Richard H. Schein, eds. ACompanion to Cultural Geography. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2004. 529 and13 pp., $124.95, ISBN 0-631-23050-5.

Dunn, James. East Timor: A Rough Passage to Independence. Double Bay,N.S.W., Australia: Longueville Books, 3 rev. ed., 2003. 399 and 12 pp.,AU$30.00, ISBN 1-920681-03-5.

Fischer, Frank. Reframing Public Policy: Discursive Politics and Deliberative Prac-tices. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. 266 and 11 pp., n.p.,ISBN 0-19-924264-X.

Fisher, William L., and Frank J. Rahel, eds. Geographic Information Systemsin Fisheries. Bethesda, MD: American Fisheries Society, 2004. 275 and 12pp., $69.00, ISBN 1-888569-57-3.

Goodman, Steven M. and Jonathan P. Benstead, eds. The Natural Historyof Madagascar. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003. 1,709 and 21pp., $85.00, ISBN 0-226-30306-3.

Gray, Murray. Geodiversity: Valuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature. Hoboken,NJ: Wiley, 2004. 434 and 13 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-470-84895-2.

Harlan, James D., and James M. Denny. Atlas of Lewis & Clark in Missouri.Columbia, MO: University of Missouri Press, 2003. 138 pp., n.p., ISBN0-8262-1473-8.

Harvey, David. The New Imperialism. New York: Oxford University Press,2003. 253 and 9 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-19-926431-7.

Indergaard, Michael. Silicon Alley: The Rise and Fall of a New Media District.London and New York: Routledge, 2004. 219 and 15 pp., $19.95, ISBN0-415-93571-7.

Lekan, Thomas M. Imagining the Nation in Nature: Landscape Preservation andGermany Identity, 1855-1945. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press,2004. 334 pp., $49.95, ISBN 0-674-010170-1.

Lewicki, Roy J., Barbara Gray, and Micahel Elliott, eds. Making Sense ofIntractable Environmental Conflicts: Concepts and Cases. Washington, DC:Island Press, 2003. 469 and 9 pp., $27.50, ISBN 1-55963-931-8.

Light, Jennifer S. From Warfare to Welfare: Defense Intellectuals and Urban Prob-lems in Cold war America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003.287 and 10 pp., $42.00, ISBN 0-8018-7422-X.

Mills, A.D. Oxford Dictionary of British Place Names. New York: OxfordUniversity Press, 2003. 533 and 28 pp., $14.95, ISBN 0-19-852758-6.

Page, Max and Randall Mason, eds. Giving Preservation a History: Histories ofHistoric Preservation in the United States. London and New York: Routledge,2004. 344 and 8 pp., $22.95, ISBN 0-415-93443-5.

Peterson, Jon A. The Birth of City Planning in the United States, 1840-1917. Bal-timore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003. 431 and 21 pp., $59.95,0-8018-7210-3.

Pickles, John. A History of Spaces: Cartographic Reason, Mapping and the Geo-Coded World. London and New York: Routledge, 2004. 233 and 22 pp.,ISBN 0-415-14498-1.

Pugh, Jonathan and Robert B. Potter. Participatory Planning in the Caribbean:Lessons From Practice. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2003. 228 and 12 pp.,$89.95, ISBN 0-7546-3508-2.

Sheppard, Eric and Robert B. McMaster, eds. Scale & Geographic Inquiry:Nature, Society, and Method. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, 2004. 272pp., $34.95, ISBN 0-631-23070-X.

Tobin, Dennis. Mountain Climbing as American Transcendental Pilgrimage: RalphWaldo Emerson and the Colorado 14ers Peakbaggers. Lewiston, NY: EdwinMellen Press, 2003. 232 and 4 pp., $109.95, ISBN 0-7734-6755-6.

Touchart, Laurent. Hydrologie: Mers, fleuves et lacs. Paris: Armand Colin,2003. 192 pp., 14 €, ISBN 2-200-26461-5.

Wikramanayake, Eric, Eric Dinerstein, Colby J. Loucks, et al. TerrestrialEcoregions of the Indo-Pacific: A Conservation Assessment. Washington, DC:Island Press, 2002. 643 and 29 pp., $85.00, ISBN 1-55963-923-7.

Winsberg, Morton D. Florida Weather. Gainesville, FL: University Pressof Florida, 2nd rev. ed., 2003. 218 and 14 pp., $16.95, ISBN 0-8130-2684-9. ■

Internships at the AAG

T he AAG is now accepting applica-tions for summer internships.Interns working in the Associa-

tion’s Washington, DC offices will get a first-hand look at geography’s leading association through assisting indaily operations and projects, andattending meetings with government andprivate organizations.

Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication

skills, and at least intermediate com-puter skills.

Positions start June 1 or sooner, and last until mid-August. The AAGoffers a $500 per month stipend and the chance to work in a friendlyoffice environment in the heart of the nation’s capitol.

Email a letter of interest, resumé, andtwo references to randelman@ aag.orgbefore April 15, 2004. ■

A pplications are now beingaccepted for summer internshipsat ESRI. Internships are for a

period of ten to twelve weeks (eighthour days Monday through Friday).

Applicants should submit a highlydetailed description of what theywould like to learn or the type of proj-ects that they would have interest inworking on during the internship peri-od. This would include internationaltypes of projects for homeland securi-ty, defense, intelligence, USAID, stateand local government, or other federalactivities. The sky is the limit.

Interns will be chosen with prefer-ence for strong resumes that clearlydefine a purpose and a committedlong-term direction.

Send replies immediately to ToddRogers, Federal Manager, ESRI, 8620Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, VA22182-2214. Phone: 703-506-9515.Fax: 703-506-9514. ■


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ESRI Student Summer Internship

Program

The three-month Paul Gerhardt,Jr. internship with 1000 Friendsof Oregon provides on-the-job

experience for students in planning orsimilar fields.

Interns will work on one or twoprojects involving county comprehen-sive plans, the compliance of countyland-use with state laws, and state landuse programs.

Applicants should submit aresume, cover letter, academic tran-script, a writing sample, and thenames, addresses, and telephonenumbers of at least three references(including at least two professorsfamiliar with the student’s work) byMarch 12, 2004 to: 1000 Friends ofOregon, 534 SW 3rd Ave, Ste. 300,Portland, OR 97204-2515.

To learn more visit www.friends.org. ■

Jobs in Geography at the Centennial Meeting

Looking for a job in geography?Come to the AAG Centennial Meet-ing! Through the Jobs in Geography

program (JIG), hundreds of jobs will be listed and there will be ample opportunities for interviews with compa-nies and departments exhibiting at themeeting. Right now is a good time to pre-arrange interviews.

JIG also includes a broad array of integrated sessions on employment in

geography, career advancement anddevelopment, and how to find a jobthrough dozens of employment-relatedsessions, panels, and workshops. Sessions dealing with careers and jobs in geography are indicated with an asterix in the annual meeting program—be sure to look for them. They’re a great place to start if you’re looking for a job or seeking to advance your career in geography! ■

Members of NoteBlake Gumprecht, University of

New Hampshire, was quoted in a Janu-ary 26, 2004 article on the Los AngelesRiver in the New Yorker magazine entitled "River of Angels." His book, The Los Angeles River: Its Life, Death, and Possible Rebirth (Johns Hopkins Universi-ty Press, 1999) was also a major information source for the article.

Kurt M. Cuffey was awarded theAmerican Geophysical Union’s

(AGU) Macelwane Medal. The medal honors significant contributionsto the geophysical sciences by a young scientist of outstanding ability.In a citation in the January 13, 2004issue of the AGU newsletter EOS, Cuffey is referred to as “thebrightest young glaciologist in theworld today and one of the most influential thinkers to emerge inglaciology and paleoclimatology inthe last decade.” ■

Public InterestInternship


Association of American GeographersCouncil Meeting Minutes

March 2004

Kalamazoo, MI18-19 October 2003

Attending: Alec Murphy, President; Duane Nellis,Past-President; Vicky Lawson, Vice-President; KavitaPandit, Secretary and Regional Councillor (SoutheasternDivision); and Darrell Napton, Treasurer and RegionalCouncillor (Great Plains-Rocky Mountains Division).National Councillors: Thomas Baerwald, Sarah Bed-narz, Kent Mathewson, Ann Oberhauser, and CortWillmott. Regional Councillors: Samuel Areetey-Attoh(East Lakes Division), Jon Kilpinen (West LakesDivision), Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach (Middle AtlanticDivision), Paul Matthews (Southwestern Division),Gregory Pope (Middle States Division), Judy Wal-ton (Pacific Coast Division), Leon Yacher (NewEngland-St. Lawrence Valley). AAG Staff: ExecutiveDirector Douglas Richardson and Deputy DirectorPatricia Solís.

Regrets: Kenneth Foote, National Councillor.

Visitors: Joe Darden, Chair, AAG Diversity Taskforce;Stan Brunn, Co-Chair, Centennial Coordinating Committee;Karl Zimmerer, Candidate for the editorship of the Nature-Society section of the Annals of the AAG; Robin Friedman,AAG Journals Manager; and Michael Solem, AAG Edu-cational Affairs Director.

PRELIMINARIESPresident Murphy called the meeting to order

at 8:05 a.m. on Saturday, October 18. He intro-duced David Dickason, Chair of the Departmentof Geography at Western Michigan Universitywho welcomed the Council to Kalamazoo. Presi-dent Murphy welcomed the new council members.The agenda for the meeting was adopted subject toa few minor revisions.

The council approved the minutes of the March2003 AAG Council meeting held in New Orleans,Louisiana.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNI-TIES FOR THE ASSOCIATION

President’s PrioritiesPresident Murphy stated that in recent months

much of his time has been devoted to planning forthe centennial meeting. However he is also interest-ed in pursuing three objectives: enhancing geogra-phy’s role in public debate, fostering intra-discipli-nary dialogue and diversifying the membership ofthe AAG.

With regards to geography’s role in publicdebate, Murphy, working together with Richardson,

plans to capitalize on the centennial meeting bybringing in some high profile public figures such asRita Colwell, Director of the National ScienceFoundation, and other scholars such as Jeffrey Sachsand Cynthia Enloe. He is also working to get geog-raphy’s research in front of the media. Murphy,along with the presidents of NGS and NCGE willprepare a couple of statements for publication innational newspapers, perhaps in conjunction withthe Geography Centennial. Another effort he isengaged in is the construction of a list of geogra-phers that are conducting research on issues that arein the public eye and bringing this research to theattention of the broader community. Murphy is alsoworking to get the NRC interested in a follow up tothe successful Geographic Dimensions of Terrorismstudy. Preliminary discussions are also underway topursue a documentary on geography for broadcaston PBS. Finally, Murphy made reference to hisrecent trip to Tehran to give a keynote address at anInternational Geography Congress. This trip pro-vided him with an excellent public opportunity toframe the issues of the day geographically.

Efforts to foster great interdisciplinary dialogueinclude the organization of plenary sessions at the2004 centennial meeting. These sessions will capeach day with presentations from high profile indi-viduals within and outside of geography that speakto the breadth of the discipline. Comments made attwo of the plenaries will be published in a Centen-nial Forum section in the December 2004 issue ofthe Annals. President Murphy is also working withthe editors of the Annals to work out the details ina plan to include cross-cutting papers as lead articlesin each issue of the Annals.

Murphy informed the Council that with respectto increasing the diversity within the discipline, hewill work closely with Vice President Lawson andPast President Duane Nellis who were also engagedin this effort.

Vice President’s PrioritiesVice President Vicky Lawson told the Council of

the 4 areas on which she intends to focus. The first ofthese was a Healthy Departments initiative focused onstrengthening the positions of geography programswithin their college and university environments.Toward this end, Lawson is organizing a summerworkshop for department chairs which would bringthem together with geographers that were involvedin different levels of university administration. Thefirst workshop is tentatively scheduled for the end ofJune 2004.

Lawson’s second priority is increasing diversity ingeography. She stated that she intends to play an

active role in the diversity taskforce constituted byPast President Duane Nellis. Lawson will also workwith Richardson in organizing the next conferenceon Race/Ethnicity and Place which will be held atHoward University.

A third priority is the Early Career development ofgeography faculty. Lawson will work with KenFoote’s Geography Faculty Development Alliancesummer workshops. Other activities will include theorganization of panels at the AAG meetings andreviving the AAG’s Phoenix group with the goaltoward developing a new cohort of future leaders forthe AAG.

Finally, Lawson plans to showcase geography’srole in promoting Social Justice through conferenceplenaries, workshops etc.

Review of Geography ProgramsSoutheastern Division. Pandit reported that the

2003 SEDAAG meeting will take place in lateNovember in Charlotte, NC. More information onthe status of geography departments in the regionwill be available after this, but at present the region’sgeography programs are managing despite severebudget cuts in some states.

Mid-Atlantic Division: Luzzader-Beach reportedthat there has been a recent move to broaden theparticipation in the division beyond the traditionalfocus in the Washington, DC area. A variety ofactivities are planned across the region throughoutthe year. University of Maryland has become moreactive in the MAD-AAG.

Great Plains-Rocky Mountains Division: Naptonreported that the recent meeting held in Manhattan,KS had one of the highest attendance in recentyears with over 200 attendees. Univ of Colorado atDenver and University of Kansas are expanding.

New England-St. Lawrence Valley Division. : Yacherreported that the most recent meeting of the divi-sion, held in Hartford CT was well attended and hadfour concurrent sessions including a special sessionon the future of the NESTVAL Division. There wassome concern about the lack of participation of larg-er geography departments in the region and theabsence of geography programs in the many liberalarts schools in the region. Next year’s conferencewill be in Farmington Maine, and there is discussionof a joint meeting with the Maritime Provinces inthe future. Despite budget cuts, departments havebeen able to survive and even grow. Department ofGeography at UMass Boston has been dissolved.NESTVAL region led all the regions in the relativegrowth in the AAG membership this year.

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and was one of the highest attended ever. After thelosses from the Santa Barbara meeting (due to 9/11),the financially successful San Bernardino (2002) andPortland State (2003) meetings have put APCGaccounts back in the black. Membership has grown,and the region had the highest absolute growth inAAG membership last year, winning the AAG's chal-lenge award. Overall news from the region is gooddespite budget cuts. However, the small geographydepartment at Eastern Oregon University is in dangerof being eliminated.

Southwest Division: Matthews reported CentralArkansas now has a geography department andOklahoma State is now offering geography Ph.D.s.This year’s meeting will be held in Stillwater, OK.

Middle States: Pope reported that the division wasactively involved in the planning for the Centennialmeeting. Syracuse University is shoring up its offer-ings in physical geography through new hires. Newfaculty were hired to geography departments at PennState, SUNY Geneseo (where 50% of all incomingfreshman take geography), Kutztown University(which also has a new building for the department.)Hunter College now has a geography program.SUNY-Albany is hosting the upcoming Middle Statesmeeting which has a huge increase in attendees.

West Lakes Division: Kilpinen reported thatalthough small departments are active in hostingregional meetings there is a need to involve largedepartments as well. UW-Stevens Point faculty havereceived several awards, Northern Iowa will have anewly renovated building in 2005 and the geographydepartment at Valpraiso will relocate to a new build-ing. Kilpinen indicated that small departments in theregion have expressed the need for more guidancewhen approaching university administrators.

East Lakes Division: Areetey-Attoh reported thatthe new officers of the East Lakes Division are work-ing to revamp the website and newsletter. Ohio Uni-versity is consolidating their environmental geogra-phy initiative. University of Toledo has been asked topropose a Ph.D. in GIS. Michigan State Universityhas gone through an external evaluation process.Ohio View is a consortium of GIS scholars which hasled up to some exciting collaborations.

Review of Topical DevelopmentsPresident Murphy asked the National Councillors

to discuss the question “Why does the AAG matter?”According to him, framing the answer to this was cru-cial for (1) soliciting contributions for the centennialcampaign, and (2) ensuring our membership does notfall after the journals become available electronically.Richardson added that this question is important inlight of the fact that the discipline was not immune tobroader trends of splintering that are affecting manydisciplinary organizations. Given this context, weneed to look for ways to keep the AAG as a centralpoint of reference for all geographers.

Matthewson: stressed the importance of multi-disci-plinary initiatives such as forming geography sections/study groups within other organizations.

He also raised the question of whether associatememberships could be offered to non-geographers.

Oberhauser brought up the need to emphasizethe relevance of the AAG especially since some ofthe best and brightest scholars in geography aremoving away from the discipline. According toher, the AAG needs to use the centennial not onlyto focus on our successes but also to engage insome critical reflection.

Wilmott observed that Council membership doesnot include explicitly representation from our mostpopular and active specialty groups (for example,the GIS, Remote Sensing and Urban SGs). He alsonoted that the AAG journals are primarily directedtoward a geography audience and attract a limitedreadership from other disciplines. As a result, physical geographers and others often send theirbest pieces to more visible journals. Wilmott wondered if the AAG could put out a few morefocused geography journals. This prompted a dis-cussion of how the AAG could allow diverse spe-cializations to flourish while maintaining its role asan umbrella organization for all geographers.

Bednarz noted that the greatest relevance of theAAG is its lobbying potential on the behalf of geog-raphy. She provided the example of the No ChildLeft Behind initiative which excludes geography andargued that only through lobbying can we changethis. Bednarz also observed that there are also differ-ent types of citizens in every organization and eachseeks to participate in a different way. The AAGshould provide diverse types of opportunities formembers to participate in the AAG.

Baerwald raised four issues. (1) Given that geography is an interdisciplinary field, the AAG’schallenge is to highlight the benefits of workingtogether while still allowing everyone to pursuetheir individual interests. (2) The AAG needs toclarify its role. Is it a membership organization (one that generates benefits for members), a schol-arly society (seeking to benefit scholarship) or aprofessional organization (promoting geography)?(3) The AAG’s greatest value is not to the individualbut to the collective, viz. the discipline. Supportingthe AAG is an issue of common pool resources (4)Our specialty group structure can play an importantrole in making the AAG distinctive from otherscholarly societies.

Murphy summarized the ideas presented by theNational Councillors and thanked them for theirinput.

Tom Baerwald was elected by the National Coun-cillors as the Chair of the National Councillors.

Past President’s PrioritiesPast President Nellis noted that one of his high

priorities was to ensure a smooth transition in theAAG leadership after Abler’s departure. As chair ofthe Executive Director Search committee, Nellishired Doug Richardson and the transition had pro-ceeded successfully. A second priority was boost-ing the AAG membership which had been declin-

ing. Through a number of changes includingimprovements in membership processing, themembership has now has turned around. A thirdpriority was the centennial campaign. At presentthis has raised $468,000 not including annuitiesand bequests. Nellis is continuing to work oninternal and external fundraising initiatives. Finally,the diversity taskforce established by Nellis hasmade good strides and will continue its missionunder Lawson’s leadership.

Executive Director’s CommentsRichardson began by thanking the Council for

the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director,and Nellis, Murphy and Lawson for their support.Following this he presented the highlights of AAGactivities over the past year. These included the finan-cial health of the AAG, growth in membership, thehire of a new Journals Manager (Robin Friedman) and Educational Affairs Director (MichaelSolem), upgrading of the newsletter format and content, revamping of the AAG website, and plan-ning for the Centennial meeting.

STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION

FinancesAssets. Richardson presented an overview of the

preliminary FYE 2003 figures. This represented thefirst time in over four years that the AAG was not ina deficit situation. Costs have been cut through therenegotiation of existing contracts. Revenues havebeen raised partly through funding from agencieslike NSF, USDA etc. Some of the surplus will betransferred to a capital infrastructure fund to supportinfrastructure maintenance in the coming years. Theaudit of these preliminary figures is scheduled forNovember 2003.

Banking. The AAG’s banking arrangements withMerrill Lynch have not been satisfactory, andRichardson is in the process of consolidating allaccounts at a full service bank. Now that we are no longer in a deficit financial situation, it will be possible for the AAG to get a line of credit.Richardson has also hired a professional bookkeepingcompany to come in a few days a week to help withbookkeeping and conduct internal audits, etc.

Centennial Fund. As of the end of September 2003,the fund has received $468,000 in pledges (and over$180,000 in actual contributions). The AAG staff islooking into “naming opportunities” at different lev-els toward this fundraising effort.

Council unanimously approved Richardson’sproposal to remit annually $1.20 per full memberwho has a mailing address in the United States tothe regional divisions.

Murphy stated that the membership owesRichardson a huge debt of gratitude for bringing theorganization out of the red so that we can now goforward from a position of financial strength.

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Membership Richardson reported that AAG membership

has grown steadily and is currently a little over7400. Membership processing services have beenstreamlined, and the new online renewal system is effective. The AAG booth at a recent ESRImeeting generated a large number of new mem-bers. Richardson noted, however that we need todevelop a package of membership benefits thatwill appeal to groups like these if we decide toattract more non-academic members. A new feature in the AAG newsletter, “Membership profiles,” focuses on drawing attention to thediversity of AAG membership.

Julie Winkler, Chair of the AAG MembershipCommittee visited the Council to provide an updateon the committees work. She presented the results ofmembership data analysis done by the committee.Committee member Don Vermeer’s membershipanalysis based on the AAG Guide to Geography Programsfound that a substantial number of geography facultymembers that are not AAG members, and the stu-dents of these faculty are more likely not to be AAGmembers. A separate analysis of AAG membershipfiles found that a large number of members join forjust 1 or 2 years.

Winkler proposed that the AAG conduct a sur-vey of the approximately 2000 lapsed members toelucidate the reasons why they had not renewedtheir membership. The council unanimouslyapproved the motion to conduct this survey. A sec-ond proposal made by Winkler was to award freememberships to nine community college faculty(one from each regional division, to be selected bythe regional division) in conjunction with the AAGcentennial celebrations. In exchange, theseawardees would have to organize a session at theregional meeting. This proposal dovetailed with theCommunity College Initiative which has been ledby Joan Clemons. The motion was unanimouslyapproved by Council.

Murphy thanked Julie Winkler for the excellentwork of the Membership Committee.

PublicationsRichardson introduced the new journals manag-

er Robin Friedman. She was the top choice out of acompetitive pool of candidates. Murphy welcomedher to the AAG staff.

Newsletter. The look and content of the AAGnewsletter has been improved. Megan Northrup willbe working on the newsletter and the Guide to theGeography Programs. Publication production is steady.

AAG Journals. A special centennial issue of the PG is scheduled for February 2004. Murphy is editinga “Forum” section of the Annals based on selected presentations made at the Presidential Plenary sessions at the Centennial meeting. An extra 100pages have been added to the journal to accommo-date this section without displacing scheduled

articles. Richardson has been working with Blackwell to streamline the workflow for the journal manuscripts.

Council discussed the pros and cons of having theAAG journals made available online with a packagesuch as the Blackwell Synergy system. There was ageneral consensus that given the trend in the publishing world, we will have to go online in thisway at some point. Richardson agreed, but noted forthe record the potential negative impact this mighthold for AAG revenue and membership. Richardsonsaid he would work with Blackwell to try to identifyways to give members some special advantages withrespect to the online journals. Council voted unanimously to authorize Richardson to pursue pos-sible agreements with Blackwell or others to place ourjournals online.

Other publications. Richardson noted that Geogra-phy in America will be out in January 2004. The Geographic Dimensions of Terrorism book has generated$2,500 in royalties that are being donated by theeditors to the AAG Centennial fund.

Council welcomed Karl Zimmerer, candidate foreditorship of the Nature-Society section of theAnnals. He presented his view of the trends in theNature-Society scholarship in geography, andresponded to questions from the Council about his editorial priorities and style. Murphy thankedZimmerer for being available to meet with Council.After discussion, Council unanimously approvedthe appointment of Zimmerer as the next editor ofthe Nature-Society section of the Annals.

Meridian Place OperationsThere have been a number of new personnel

hired at Meridian Place: Robin Friedman (JournalsManager), Michael Solem (Educational AffairsDirector), and Heather Heimbuch (administrativeassistant). Patricia Solis has been appointed as AAGDeputy Director. A part-time worker is handlingAAG accounting. Two interns are also working atthe AAG office.

Richardson mentioned that AAG insurance costshave gone up rapidly. He also noted that regionalmeetings have not in the past been covered by theAAG liability insurance and proposed seeking arider to the AAG policy to cover regional meetings.Major building maintenance in the coming yearswill be required, and a plan for capital infrastructureneeds will be developed.

Research and OutreachDeputy Director Solis summarized the AAG’s

recent research and outreach activities. Theseincluded the following:

Geographic Dimensions of Terrorism: The AAG has received a supplementary grant from NSF to disseminate the results from this study. The NRC-Committee on Geography is proposing a study onthe underlying causes of terrorism. The proposal

will be submitted to NSF and other selected agen-cies. Overall, thanks to the Geographic Dimensionsof Terrorism initiative, geography is now seen as adiscipline which can address this area of research.

Internationalizing the Discipline. The American Coun-cil on Education is working on internationalizing edu-cation in a number of disciplines including geogra-phy. The AAG is working with ACE to develop a pro-posal to explore the possible roles of disciplinaryorganizations in this effort.

Ph.D. Five Years Out Study. The Center for Inno-vation and Research in Graduate Education at University of Washington has chosen geographyas one of the seven disciplines to survey the careerpaths of Ph.D. recipients 5 years ago. The AAG hasbeen able to include a couple of questions relatedto the role of disciplinary organizations in helpingindividuals along their career paths. The AAG will receive summary data on geography Ph.D.s inJanuary 2005.

Geography Career Outreach. The AAG has succeed-ed in getting the description of geography careers inthe Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational OutlookHandbook updated.

A number of proposals are currently beingdeveloped. The AAG is in the early stages ofexploring the possibility of establishing an Officeof the Geographer at the U.S. Congress. The U.S.Department of Agriculture is providing funding foractivities on geography and sustainable develop-ment in conjunction with its 4-H programs. Theseactivities are a direct outcome of the success ofMyCOE. Collaborative initiatives with the Officeof Naval Research, InterAmerican DevelopmentBank, NOAA, USAID, and other institutions arebeing developed.

The AAG will cosponsor a Mapping in the Newsconference, perhaps at the National Press Club inWashington, DC in late Spring of 2004. The nextRace/Ethnicity and Place conference will take placein September 2004 at Howard University, co-spon-sored by the AAG, Binghamton University, andHoward University. The AAG is also supporting andco-sponsoring the 2004 GIScience conference, to beheld in October, 2004.

There was some discussion of AAG elections andvoting trends. Our participation rates are at the mid-dle/high range as compared to other associations.The issue of online voting was raised and will berevisited in a few years.

Richardson thanked Patricia Solis for her energyin working in the research and outreach area.

Diversity Taskforce Joe Darden, the Chair of the AAG Diversity

Taskforce was introduced by Alec Murphy. Dardentold the Council that he was initially ambivalentabout chairing this taskforce because in the past,recommendations by diversity committees wererarely institutionalized by geography departments.

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Darden indicated that he agreed to serve on thistaskforce because of his confidence in Richardson,and his hope that there would now be follow-through action.

Darden said that the taskforce will identifydepartments that are willing to take steps to increasediversity and focus on helping those departments. Itwill provide a packet of materials that will provide aguide to departments wishing to enhance diversity.He urged departments to look on diversity as anintegral part of the department’s programs not as an add-on item. The taskforce will also organize sessions and panel at the national meetings.

Considerable discussion ensued about implementation strategies for taskforce initiatives.President Murphy thanked Joe Darden for theexcellent work of the Taskforce.

Educational AffairsRichardson introduced Michael Solem, the

new AAG Director of Educational Affairs. Solemupdated the Council on some of the ongoing effortsof the AAG in this area:

Online Center for Global Geography Education. Thisproject is designed to support online internationalcollaborative learning and geographic inquiry and is funded by NSF (Michael Solem PI). It is in its testing phase and a full development proposal willbe submitted to NSF in summer 2005.

Geography Faculty Development Alliance. The GFDA isgeared to support the success of early career geogra-phy faculty through summer workshops and followup activities at the national meetings. It is funded bythe NSF (Ken Foote, PI) and Solem is collaboratingwith Foote on the project’s research component.

My Community, Our Earth (MyCOE). The Phase IIof this project has now commenced. The USDA hascommitted $70,000 to AAG to disseminate MyCOEmaterials to USDA-related programs.

NSF Science of Learning Center. The SLC programsupports large-scale and long-term centers thatadvance learning research. Solem will lead the AAGeffort to organize a research consortium and formu-late a proposal for the 2004 SLC competition.

ARGUS and ARGWorld. The AAG share of theroyalties from this project will be used to support ofthe AAG Educational Affairs director (30%) and theGeography Educational Materials DevelopmentFund (70%).

GENIPNellis informed the Council on recent GENIP

activities. Sarah Bednarz is the GENIP project coor-dinator, and Roger Downs is the chair. Nellis, Downs,and Solem are the AAG representatives on GENIP.Much of the discussion in GENIP has centered on

how we can strengthen geography’s position in public policy pertaining to geographic education. Ofparticular concern has been the omission of geogra-phy in the No Child Left Behind initiative. AAG isrequesting $25,000 from GENIP to help support a staff member in Washington to monitor federal legislation and regulations that pertain to geographiceducation. The Council approved (with one absten-tion) the motion that the AAG, as a member ofGENIP, approve the GENIP contribution.

CONTINUING AND NEW BUSINESS

Annual MeetingsStan Brunn, Co-Chair of the Centennial Coordi-

nating Committee visited the Council and provideda summary and update of the many activities that arebeing organized for the Centennial meeting and atother times during the year. Council members wereencouraged to contribute memorabilia to DonJanelle for the Hall of History at the AAG centen-nial meeting. Don Dahmann is also very interestedin adding more detail to the timeline and would wel-come contributions. Arlene Rengert is organizing asilent auction and is looking for contributions witha geographical theme.

Richardson went over the preliminary scheduleand highlights of the 2004 AAG meeting. He notedthat the meeting is priced at below cost, and that heis looking for corporate sponsors to help subsidizethe meeting. As of the present there were 2700 registrations which was on par with past meetings ata similar point. However the sale of banquet ticketswas much higher than in the past.

There was some discussion of the extra costs ofthe Centennial meeting. Murphy indicated thatthere were good reasons for why this meeting had ahigher fee, which were addressed by Richardson inhis column in the October 2003 AAG newsletter.Richardson also noted that the AAG is trying tohelp offset costs to members in two ways: (1)through the waiver of registration for student vol-unteers and (2) through a special fund set aside forthose members with financial hardship.

Murphy expressed his thanks to Stan Brunn andDon Janelle for their work on the CCC.

The venues for future AAG meetings are Denver(2005), Chicago (2006), and San Francisco (2007).Richardson is exploring the possibility of holdingthe 2008 meeting in Washington, D.C. FutureCouncil meetings are scheduled for 13-14 March inPhiladelphia and 1-2 October in Sioux Falls SD.

Committees and CouncilCommittee on Committees. The Council voted to

finalize the Nominating and Honors Committee

slates. These will appear in the December 2003newsletter.

Long Range Planning Committee. Murphy provided anupdate on the work of the Long Range Planning Com-mittee. Following discussion, the Long Range Plan wasadopted by Council. It was agreed that the report andits contents should be widely disseminated.

Standing Committees. The Places on Line developershave asked for an endorsement of their activities.Murphy felt that the Council should not microman-age the activities of any specialty group. The AAGResearch Grants Committee has asked that the formfor applying for the Vouras Award have a check offfor minority status. Richardson clarified that hence-forth, the standing committee reports will be dis-cussed at the spring council meeting.

Specialty Groups. Specialty group reports werereviewed. Council approved unanimously the for-mation of two new specialty groups: Communica-tion Geography Specialty Group and DevelopingAreas Specialty Group. Tom Baerwald, as chair ofthe national councilors, will meet with specialtygroup chairs in 2004.

Honors and Awards

The AAG Executive Committee approved thenomination of Keith Ord as the 2004 HonoraryGeographer, and Bruce Alberts and Harm De Blij forthe 2004 Presidential Awards.

The Council approved unanimously the recom-mendations made by the AAG Honors Committeefor the 2004 Honors awards.

Richardson discussed a recent letter he hadreceived from the International Geographic Infor-mation Foundation asking if the AAG would beinterested in being considered as a candidate toadminister IGIF funds related to GIS research andeducation. Council voted unanimously to directRichardson to pursue this opportunity subject tofinal approval by the Executive Committee.

Closed SessionCouncil met in closed session to conduct its

annual review of the Executive Director’s perform-ance and compensation.

Adjournment

There being no further business, President Mur-phy adjourned the Council meeting at 12:00 noonon Sunday, October 19, 2003. ■

Respectfully submitted,Kavita Pandit

AAG Secretary

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*ARIZONA, TUCSON 85721-0038. Assis-tant/Associate Specialist in Climate Science. TheDepartment of Soil, Water and Environmental Science invites applications for a faculty positionin Climate Science. The primary responsibility ofthe position is to work with stakeholders and nat-ural and social scientists to develop and deliverinnovative and effective extension programs onclimate related issues of importance to Arizonaand the desert southwest. The successful applicantis expected to work closely with faculty affiliatedwith Arizona Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona's Institute for the Study ofPlanet Earth to identify and address stakeholderneeds. Expected areas of programmatic focusinclude the impact of climate variability/changeon regional water supplies, range management,and forest ecology and management. The appli-cant is expected to develop and fund a researchprogram that complements their programmingefforts in extension education. While the primaryfocus of this position is extension and research, theincumbent will have the opportunity for involve-ment in the academic programs of the department.This is a fiscal year position eligible for continuingappointment with responsibilities divided betweenextension (70%) and research (30%). The depart-ment is seeking an individual who is able to workwith diverse students or colleagues, and who hasexperience with a variety of teaching methods andcurricular perspectives. Ph.D. in climatology,meteorology, atmospheric science, geography,hydrology or a closely related field with expertisein applied climatology.

To apply, please submit expanded letter ofapplication describing the applicant's experiencein extension/outreach education and researchinterests, CV and names, addresses (includingemail), and telephone numbers of five referencesto the address below. MAR 04-40.

Apply: Dr. Paul W. Brown Dept. of Soil,Water & Environmental Sciences, 429 Shantz,Bldg. #38, The University of Arizona, Tucson,AZ 85721-0038. Review of materials will begin2/22/04 and will continue until position is filled.The University of Arizona is an EEO/AAEmployer-M/W/D/V.

*ARIZONA, TUCSON 85721-0076. Univer-sity of Arizona. The Department of Geographyand Regional Development (GRD) invites

applications for an Assistant/Associate Professorposition in human-environment relations, with preference for those working in politicalecology. Area of regional expertise is open, but aspecialization in Latin America is preferred. Weare interested in hiring an energetic faculty mem-ber who is committed to excellent teaching andgraduate advising, and who has made or promisesto make superior contributions in research. Thedepartment is seeking an individual who is able towork with diverse students and colleagues, andwho has experience with a variety of teachingmethods and curricular perspectives. GRD ishoused within the College of Social and Behav-ioral Sciences (see www.geog.arizona.edu). Weencourage interdisciplinary cooperation and haveclose connections with university research unitssuch as the Institute for the Study of Planet Earth,the Office of Arid Lands Studies, the Bureau ofApplied Research in Anthropology, the Center forApplied Spatial Analysis, the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, the Southwest Institute forthe Study of Women, and the Udall Center for

Studies in Public Policy. Faculty members alsomaintain strong connections with other academicunits such as Anthropology, Hydrology and WaterResources, Latin American Studies, Planning, NearEast Studies, and Women’s Studies.

Appointment will be subject to final budget-ary approval. The Ph.D. degree is required at thetime of appointment. MAR 04-50.

To apply, complete the on-line faculty application at www.uacareertrack.com. Follow“Search Postings” and enter job number 30007.Be prepared to attach a CV and cover letterdescribing teaching and research experience,expected contributions, and future plans. Instruc-tions for sending three letters of recommendationare provided on-line. Review of materials willbegin March 10, 2004 and will continue untilposition is filled. As an equal opportunity andaffirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diversecommunity and encourages applications fromindividuals with varied experiences, perspectives,and backgrounds (M/W/D/V).

Jobs in Geography

“Jobs in Geography” lists positions available with US institutions who are Equal OpportunityEmployers seeking applications from men and women from all racial, religious, and national origingroups, and occasional positions with foreign institutions.

Rates: Minimum charge of $150. Listings will be charged at $1.25 per word. Announcements runfor two consecutive issues unless a stated deadline permits only one listing. The charge for runningan announcement more than twice is one-third the original charge for each subsequent listing. Wewill bill institutions listing jobs after their announcements appear in JIG for the first time.

Deadline: JIG announcements must reach the AAG before the first of the month to appear in JIG for thefollowing month (eg: 1 January for February issue). Readers will receive their Newsletter copies betweenthe 5th and the 15th of the month. Schedule job closing dates with these delivery dates in mind.

Format: Announcements should be sent as an attachment or in the body of an e-mail [email protected]. The announcements must be saved in Microsoft Word 5.0 or greater, or Corel WordPer-fect 6 or greater. No job announcements accepted by phone. Follow format and sequence of currentJIG listings. All positions are full-time and permanent unless otherwise indicated. State explicitly ifpositions are not firm. Employers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their listings.JIG will not publish listings that are misleading or inconsistent with Association policy. Employersshould notify the Editor to cancel a listing if the position is filled. The Editor reserves the right toedit announcements to conform with established format. All ads must be in English.

Display ads are also available. Ads will be charged according to size: 1/6 page (2 1/4” x 5”) $335; 1/3page vertical (2 1/4” x 10”)$475;1/3 page square (4 3/4” x 4 3/4”) $475; 1/2 page horizontal (7” x 5”) $625;2/3 page vertical (4 3/4” x 10”) $750; Full page (7” x 10”) $900. Display ads run for one month only.

Affirmative Action Notice: The AAG Affirmative Action Committee requires job listers to sendto the JIG Editor the name, academic degree, sex, and rank of each person appointed as a result ofan announcement in JIG.

Geographer Available. A service for AAG members only. Send personal listings of 50 words orless, following the format of current listings. Listings run for two consecutive issues. Enclose $25with listing. A blind listing service is available - the editor will assign a box number and forwardinquiries to the member listed.

* Indicates a new listing

*ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE 72701. Uni-versity of Arkansas. The Department of Geo-sciences invites applications for two full-timetenure track, assistant professors, one in the areaof geospatial methodology and one in remotesensing.

The candidates for the first position shouldhave a research focus in one or more of the areasof: digital photogrammetry, spatial databasedesign and inter-operability, land informationsystems and/or surveying and should have anearned doctorate. It is desirable that the candi-date is or be capable of being certified as meetingthe NCEES Model Law requirements.

The second search is for an individual with aresearch program that applies aircraft and satel-lite sensor data to compliment and/or expandcurrent research strengths in one or more of thefollowing areas: land cover/land use analysis,object identification/extraction, change detec-tion/analysis, infrastructure mapping, climatemodeling, bio-geographic cycles, sensor datainteroperability and warehousing, and/or hazardand risk analysis at local, regional or globalscales. Candidates should have demonstratedresearch capabilities with a range of multispectralsensor systems including those of high resolu-tion. Experience with hyperspectral data andstrong GIS skills are very desirable. This secondposition is subject to a competitive campusprocess conducted by the Dean and Provost andapproval will be based on the strength of the can-didate's credentials.

Both positions will be affiliated with the Cen-ter for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST)and the incumbent will have full access to theCenter's extensive resources and to the facilities ofthe new UA collaborative information technologybuilding. The Center has extensive hardware, soft-ware, staff and data resources including a new suiteof remote sensing hardware and software systemsrecently acquired through a 2003 NSF MRI. Geosciences offers undergraduate and graduatedegrees in geography, geology and environmentaldynamics and the candidate is expected to teach effectively at all levels. The UA is support-ive of multidisciplinary collaborations and seeks scholars with interests and experience in such a setting. A strong record of research produc-tivity with the potential for student involvement isdesired. The successful applicants are expected to initiate and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program, building on the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies alreadysubstantial base.

Application review will commence April 10,2004 and will continue until the positions are

filled. For additional information about thedepartment, CAST, the university and region see http://www.cast.uark.edu/cast/recruitment/employment.htm

Please submit statement of interest, Vita, andthree letters of recommendation to the addressbelow. MAR 04-5-1.

Apply: Dr. Fred Limp, Search Committee,Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, 12Ozark Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,AR 72701. [email protected].

The University of Arkansas is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer andparticularly encourages applications and nominations from minorities and underservedgroup candidates.

*CALIFORNIA, REDLANDS 92373. SeniorGIS Analysts. Join the world leader in GIS! ESRIis searching for experienced technical GIS professionals who have an interest in designingand building the next generation of the ArcGISproduct line. These positions are for technicallysavvy individuals who have the ability to ensurethe utility and usefulness of GIS applications.Qualified candidates must have five or moreyears of experience implementing, applying, and using GIS in a number of advanced implementations. Responsibilities for this roleinclude certifying software based on simulateduser-case scenarios, enhancing product quality,developing and documenting software methods,identifying workflow enhancements, developingprototypes, and planning for future releases.

Effective and highly developed communica-tion skills are essential for this role. Candidatesmust have a B.S./M.S. degree in computer science,geography, or a GIS-related field; a high level ofunderstanding of complementary ESRI productsincluding ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server,ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS extensions, ArcSDE,and/or ArcIMS; and five or more years of GISimplementation and/or GIS application develop-ment experience. It is also highly desirable to haveexperience with programming languages (e.g.,.NET, Java, COM) and administration/develop-ment of industry standard databases (e.g., SQLServer, Oracle, Informix, DB2).

To apply, send your cover letter and resume [email protected] or apply online at www.esri.com.Please code all submissions AAG/AM. MAR 04-55.

*CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO. SanBernardino Valley College is seeking a qualifiedGeography Instructor for a full-time (177 servicedays) tenure track position starting Fall 2004. Primary teaching assignment will be Physical

Geography, but assignment may include Introduc-tory GIS, Introductory Cultural Geography, and/orWorld Regional Geography; a regular load of lecture—laboratory courses; performance of institutional responsibilities including holdingoffice hours, participating in committees, develop-ing curriculum, selecting text, advising students,and other related activities. Salary is determined byeducation and experience. Application deadline:Friday, March 26, 2004. MAR 04-52-1.

Apply: For complete information and applica-tion procedures, please visit www.sbccd.org orcall our Jobline at (909) 382-0778. The SanBernardino Community College District is anequal opportunity employer. The Districtencourages application from underrepresentedminorities and the disabled.

*CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO 94132.Director of Environmental Studies. San FranciscoState University and the College of Behavioral andSocial Sciences invite applications for an energeticDirector (Associate Professor to Professor rankwith tenure) for our innovative, rapidly growing,four-year-old interdisciplinary EnvironmentalStudies Program. The ENVS Program currentlyhas about 150 majors taking courses in six of theeight University colleges. The Program awardstwo BS and three BA degrees. For more details,please visit http://bss.sfsu.edu/envstudies.

The successful applicant must have a doctoraldegree or equivalent in Environmental Studies orrelevant field and be a committed teacher andresearcher, show clear potential for being anarticulate spokesperson for the Program and forsecuring external Program funding, and be able tocollaborate with faculty from Arts, Humanities,Science, and Social Science disciplines. Rank andsalary will be negotiated and commensurate withexperience. San Francisco State University is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicant screening will begin March 8, 2004,and continue until the position is filled. Appoint-ment starts August 2004. Please send letter ofapplication, curriculum vitae, three letters of ref-erence, and statement of philosophy of academicleadership to the address below. MAR 04-54

Apply: Dr. Trish Foschi, Chair, ENVS SearchCommittee, Department of Geography and HES,San Francisco State University, 1600 HollowayAvenue, San Francisco, CA 94132. Email: [email protected]. Tel: 415-338-7508.

COLORADO, COLORADO SPRINGS80918. The Department of Geography andEnvironmental Studies (GES) at the University ofColorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites


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applications for a tenure track position (rankopen) in Geographic Information Science,beginning August, 2004. Candidates must pos-sess a strong background and track record in GISapplications and organization. Responsibilitieswill be to build upon the existing GIS curriculumthrough development of advanced courses inareas such as (but not limited to) spatial datamodels, database design, spatial analysis, cus-tomized web delivery, and visualization. Otherteaching options depend on individual areas ofexpertise. Candidates must maintain an activeresearch agenda and strong commitment towardsprocuring external funding. We seek a candidateto foster cross-campus collaborations, and bridgethe link between the university and a very activeregional GIS community. The candidate also willwork in conjunction with the Network Informa-tion and Space Security Center (NISSC) on cam-pus. NISSC facilitates basic and applied researchinto homeland security planning and responsewith U.S. Northern Command, located at Peter-son Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, as well aswith other local and national agencies. Theappointment will be in the Department of Geog-raphy and Environmental Studies, with someportion of responsibilities towards research andprojects through NISSC. See GES website atweb.uccs.edu/geogenvs, and website for NISSCat web.uccs.edu/nissc/.

GES offers a BA in geography and environ-mental studies and an MA in applied geography,and was the recipient of the state-wide Programof Excellence Award in 2000. UCCS is part of the4-campus University of Colorado System and isone of the fastest growing universities in thenation. The geographic setting at the base ofPikes Peak is spectacular. Applicants should senda curriculum vitae, statement of research andteaching interests, and contact information forthree references to the address below. FEB 04-27.

Apply: Search Committee Chair, Departmentof Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs,Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150. Review ofapplications will begin February 31 and continueuntil position is filled. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is an equal oppor-tunity/affirmative action employer and encourages a diversity of applicants.

CONNECTICUT, STORRS 06269-4148. TheDepartment of Geography, University of Con-necticut, Storrs is accepting applications for a one-year (potentially renewable for a second year)Assistant Professor in Residence appointment,beginning August 2004. Area of specialization:

Physical/ Environmental Geography. Teachingand research specialties will be considered within any of the principal subfields of physicalgeography including environmental change andQuaternary studies. Candidates should have astrong physical science background. Teachingresponsibilities will include introductory physicalgeography, cartography, a course on human mod-ifications of natural environments, and othercourses consistent with the successful applicant'sinterests and qualifications. The candidate shoulddemonstrate a strong commitment to qualityundergraduate education. Ph.D. preferred, thoughABD candidates will also be considered.

Letter of application discussing research andteaching interests, CV, and names and addressesof three references should be sent (post or email)to the address below. Review of applications willbegin in early January and continue until theposition is filled. FEB 04-31.

Apply: William H. Berentsen ([email protected]; 860-486-3664) or Melinda Daniels([email protected]; 860-486-2117) or Department of Geography, University ofConnecticut, Unit 4148, 215 Glenbrook Rd.,Storrs, CT 06269-4148. Fax: 860-486-1348. The University of Connecticut actively solicitsapplications from minorities, women, and peoplewith disabilities.

*DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (WASHING-TON, DC) 20303. The National GeospatialIntelligence Agency (NGA), an agency of theU.S. Government has multiple openings for thepositions of: Geospatial Intelligence Analyst andImagery Intelligence Analyst. NGA has offices inthe St Louis, Missouri and Washington DC Met-ropolitan Areas.

Geospatial Analysts need to possess a BachelorsDegree in one of the following fields: Cartography,Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Geography,Geology, Hydrology, Information Science, Mathe-matics, Meteorology, Philosophy, Statistics,Remote Sensing or a closely related discipline.Education or experience with Geographic Informa-tion Systems is strongly desired.

Imagery Intelligence Analysts are required topossess a Bachelors Degree in one of the followingfields Biology, Chemistry, Cultural Area Studies,International Economics, Environmental Science,Forestry, Geodesy, Geography, Geology, History,Imagery Science, International Affairs, MilitaryScience, Photogrammery, Political Science orRemote Sensing.

NGA representatives will attend the 2004AAG Centennial Meeting in Philadelphia and willgive a presentation on employment opportunities.

Starting salaries range from $36,054 to$48,184 depending on education. United Statescitizenship is required for employment at NGA.Applicants need to mail a resume, one to twopage writing sample and all academic transcriptsto the address below. MAR 04-53a.

Apply: National Geospatial IntelligenceAgency, Recruitment Center, Mail Stop P-41,12310 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia20191.

*FLORIDA, BOCA RATON 33431. FloridaAtlantic University. One-year Visiting Instructoror Visiting Assistant Professor beginning FallSemester 2004 (mid-August). Ph.D. preferred;ABD considered. Teaching responsibilities will bethree sections per semester including, but not limited to, World Regional Geography.Experience teaching large lecture sections preferred. Other areas of specialization in humangeography are open. More information about thedepartment may be found at www.geoggeol.fau.edu

Interested individuals should submit a letterarticulating qualifications, teaching interests andexperience, research goals, and a curriculum vitaewith the names of at least three references to theaddress below. MAR 04-43.

Apply: Dr. Ronald Schultz, Chair, Depart-ment of Geography and Geology, FloridaAtlantic University, 777 Glades Road, BocaRaton, FL 33431. Review of the applications willbegin on 1 March 2004, and will continue untilthe position is filled. Interviews will be sched-uled for the 2004 annual AAG meeting inPhiladelphia. AA/EOE.

IDAHO, MOSCOW 83844-3021. TheDepartment of Geography at the University ofIdaho seeks applicants for Assistant or AssociateProfessor to begin August 2004. This is a tenure-track appointment in a small but activedepartment in the new College of Science. Areaof specialty is open, but preference will be givento candidates who can enhance our current focusareas in both teaching and research, includingbiogeography and an integrative approach tohuman dimensions of global climate change. Weoffer BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Geography, aGIS certificate, and are active partners in the interdisciplinary Environmental Science pro-gram. Ph.D. is required at time of appointmentand ability to teach introductory and advancedcourses in GIS is required. Applications will beaccepted until the position is filled, but screeningwill begin on March 1, 2004. Applicants shouldsend a letter stating their research experience and


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plans, teaching experience and interests, currentCV, and contact information for three references.FEB 04-34.

Apply: Harley Johansen, Department ofGeography, University of Idaho. Email:[email protected]. For information about theuniversity and the department, see www.uidaho.edu/geography. To enrich educationthrough diversity, the University of Idaho is anequal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HAWAII, HILO 96720. University ofHawaii–Hilo. Department of Geography andEnvironmental Studies invites applications for 2 positions:

Position 1. A tenure track, assistant professorin Geographic Information Sciences, to beginAugust 2004. The successful applicant is expect-ed to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses in GIS,including internet-mapping, and data base man-agement. Preference will be given to applicantswho additionally can demonstrate teachingexpertise is some combination of the following:computer cartography, quantitative methods,landscape ecology, biogeography, and GIS/remote sensing applications in natural resourceassessment/monitoring. The successful applicantwill be expected to provide collaborative supportin geo-spatial analysis to various interdisciplinaryfaculty research initiatives.

Position 2. A tenure track, assistant professor inNatural Resources Management/Land use plan-ning, to begin August 2004. The successful appli-cant is expected to teach introductory andadvanced undergraduate and graduate level coursesin areas of expertise related some combination ofthe following specializations: natural resourcesmanagement (coastal/marine policy preferred), landuse planning, environmental impact assessment,and geo-spatial technologies (e.g., computer car-tography &GPS). The candidate should be willingto engage with community, state and federal plan-ning and resource management issues in Hawaii.

The successful applicants for both positionswill be expected to contribute to the developmentof new interdisciplinary undergraduate/ graduateprograms in geography (BA/BS in EnvironmentalStudies, and a MS degree in Tropical ConservationBiology and Environmental Science). A strongcommitment to scholarly research and grantsman-ship is expected. Experience, ability and dedica-tion to teaching at the undergraduate level and working with students from diverse culturalbackgrounds are required. A PhD in geography orrelated field is required at time of appointment.FEB 04-35.

Apply: James Juvik, Chair, Department ofGeography and Environmental Studies, Universi-ty of Hawai`i-Hilo, 200 W. Kawili, Hilo Hawai`i96720 ([email protected]). Review of applica-tions is currently ongoing and will continue untilpositions are filled.

For further details see: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~geograph/

*MICHIGAN, MOUNT PLEASANT 48859.Physical and Cultural Geography: The Depart-ment of Geography at Central Michigan University invites applications for one or morenon tenure-track appointments at the level ofAssistant Professor effective August 2004. A doctorate in geography or related field is pre-ferred (ABD will be considered). The positions,pending budgetary approval, are for one yearwith a possibility of renewal and involve teachingintroductory undergraduate courses in physical,environmental, and cultural geography. Applicants must show evidence of potential forteaching excellence. Screening will begin April1, 2004 and continue until the positions arefilled. Send an application letter, vitae, teachingevaluations, and three letters of reference to theaddress below. MAR 04-45.

Apply: Dr. Richard N. Mower, Chair,Department of Geography, Central MichiganUniversity, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. For additional information contact Dr. Mower at989-774-3821.

Serving more than 28,159 students, CentralMichigan University is an innovative doctoral/research-intensive institution recognized forstrong undergraduate education and a range offocused graduate programs and research. CMU,an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strivesto increase diversity within its community.

*MINNESOTA, ST. CLOUD 56301-4498.St. Cloud State University. The Department ofGeography invites applications for a tenure-trackposition at the Assistant Professor rank effectiveFall 2004. Ph.D. in a related discipline preferredby date of appointment. Master’s degree requiredin Surveying/Geomatics/ Engineering/ Geograph-ic Information Science. Demonstrated collegelevel teaching ability, proficiency in oral andwritten communication. Demonstrated ability toteach courses in Surveying and GeographicInformation Science from the following: Survey-ing, Site Planning and Platting, Geodesy,GPS/GIS, Cadastral Surveys, Intro to GIS. Candidates should have teaching experiencewith some of the following software; TrimblePFOffice, StarNET, SKI, AutoCAD, ArcView,

Workstation ArcInfo and ArcGIS. Successful can-didate will have demonstrated ability to workwith persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Successful candidate will teach four (3 credit)courses each semester. Teaching assignments willbe in the area of land surveying and geographicinformation sciences. Assignments will alsoinclude advising students, service to the depart-ment and related duties. Demonstrated ability toteach and perform effectively, scholarly achieve-ment or research, continued preparation and study,contribution to student growth and development,and service to the university and community.

The completed application must include a letter of application, vita, copies of transcripts, rep-resentative course syllabi, evidence of teachingabilities, and at least three letters of professionalrecommendation. Post-marked deadline for receiptof materials is April 2, 2004. Finalists must also sub-mit official transcripts. SCSU is committed toexcellence and actively supports cultural diversity.To promote this endeavor, we invite individualswho contribute to such diversity to apply, includ-ing minorities, women, persons with disabilities,GLBT, and veterans. MAR 04-46-1.

Apply: Dr. Jeffrey Torguson, Search Commit-tee Chair, Department of Geography

St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth AvenueSouth, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498.

*MISSOURI, ST. LOUIS 63118. The NationalGeospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), anagency of the U.S. Government has multipleopenings for the positions of: Geospatial Intelli-gence Analyst and Imagery Intelligence Analyst.NGA has offices in the St Louis, Missouri andWashington DC Metropolitan Areas.

Geodetic Earth Scientists need to possess aBachelors Degree, which includes at least 30semester hours of course work in any combina-tion of Astronomy, Cartography, EngineeringScience, geodesy, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Photogrammery,Physics or Surveying.

Geospatial Analysts need to possess a BachelorsDegree in one of the following fields: Cartogra-phy, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Geog-raphy, Geology, Hydrology, Information Science,Mathematics, Meteorology, Philosophy, Statistics,Remote Sensing or a closely related discipline.Education or experience with Geographic Information Systems is strongly desired.

Imagery Intelligence Analysts are required topossess a Bachelors Degree in one of the followingfields Biology, Chemistry, Cultural Area Studies,International Economics, Environmental Science,Forestry, Geodesy, Geography, Geology, History,


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Imagery Science, International Affairs, MilitaryScience, Photogrammery, Political Science orRemote Sensing.

NGA representatives will attend the 2004AAG Centennial Meeting in Philadelphia and willgive a presentation on employment opportunities.

Starting salaries range from $36,054 to$48,184 depending on education. United Statescitizenship is required for employment at NGA.Applicants need to mail a resume, one to twopage writing sample and all academic transcriptsto the address below. MAR 04-53b.

Apply: National Geospatial IntelligenceAgency, Recruitment Center, Mail Stop P-41,12310 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia20191.

*NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021. Assistantor Associate Professor. The Department ofGeography, Hunter College-CUNY, the largestgeography program in New York City, in con-junction with the CUNY Doctoral Program inEarth and Environmental Sciences, seeks a candi-date with a Ph.D. in geography or related disci-pline for a tenure-track faculty position incoastal processes interested in teaching andresearch centered on urban coastal beaches,inlets, bays, and estuaries. The successful candi-date will be expected to develop an independentresearch program in one or more of the focusareas listed above and must be able to collaboratewith other faculty in the Department as well asacross the Program in Earth and EnvironmentalSciences. That person will be expected to devel-op and teach classes at the undergraduate andgraduate levels, mentor undergraduate, mastersand doctoral students, and participate in departmental and programmatic activities, as well as in college-wideand university-wide affairs. The successful candi-date will have significant input into curriculumdevelopment of the CUNY Ph.D. Program inEarth and Environmental Sciences.

Preference will be given to applicants with academic credentials in an area such as coastalengineering, coastal geology, shallow-wateroceanography, shallow-water marine science, or arelated field in the physical sciences or engineer-ing. The applicant is expected to demonstrateknowledge in focus areas such as near-shorehydrodynamics including wave breaking and cur-rents, coastal sediment transport and morphologychange covering beaches and coastal inlets, estu-arine processes, numerical modeling, and naturalcoastal hazard processes in urban areas such aserosion and flooding by storm surge.

The Ph.D. degree is required at the time of

appointment. A strong record of, or potential forteaching, research, funding, and publication ingeographic information science/applied geogra-phy is required for consideration. Good interper-sonal skills and effective oral and written com-munication skills are necessary.

To apply, send a cover letter that discussesteaching and research agendas, curriculum vitae,a sample of recent publications, and full contactinformation for at least three references beforeApril 10, 2004 to the address below. MAR 04-47.

Apply: Prof. Charles Heatwole, Chair,Department of Geography, Hunter College –CUNY, 695 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10021. E-mail:[email protected]. Hunter College is anEOE, ADA, AA, IRCA employer.

*NEVADA, RENO 89557. The Department ofGeography at the University of Nevada, Renoinvites applications for a tenure-track position atthe level of Assistant Professor for a Director ofthe Masters Program in Land Use Planning Policy, commencing August 2004. Teachingresponsibilities include planning courses, intro-ductory and advanced geography courses. Thedepartment teaching load is five courses per yearor fifteen total credit hours; individual assign-ments may vary. An active research program isexpected. Ph.D. in Geography, Urban or Regional Planning or related field is required atthe time of appointment. Experience in urbangeography, environmental analysis, or ruraldevelopment/sustainability is desirable. Otherdesirable qualifications include experience in student advising, graduate program curriculumdevelopment and implementation, and land use/urban planning application and thecapability of working with graduate students onlocal and regional planning and policy issues. Forcomplete position description and qualificationssee http://www.jobs.unr.edu or the departmentwebsite at http://www.unr.edu/geography.

To apply send: a letter of application address-ing the requirements of the position; documenta-tion/evaluation by peers or students of teachingeffectiveness; current curriculum vitae; unofficialtranscripts; and the name, address, phone num-ber and email address of three references to the address below. MAR 04-48-1.

Apply: Professor Kate Berry, Department ofGeography/154, University of Nevada, Reno,NV 89557. Email:[email protected]. Appli-cations received by March 20, 2004 will receivefull consideration. EEO/AA

NORTH CAROLINA, GREENVILLE 27858-4353. East Carolina University, Department of

Geography, Brewster A-227. Applications areinvited for a tenure-track position in atmosphericscience or climatology at the assistant professorlevel available August 23, 2004. Competitivesalary and teaching load in a progressive depart-ment with a developing program in atmosphericscience. PhD in geography or related field is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitmentto excellence in teaching and research. Preferencewill be given to candidates who can contribute to the continued development of the Center forGeographic Information Science and exhibit astrong potential for external funding in support ofinstructional and research programs. Teachingresponsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate courses in synoptic meteorology, climatology, and applied GIS. Appropriate profes-sional service is also expected. Screening of applicants will begin March 15, 2004 and will continue until the position has been filled. Sendletter of application that details teaching andresearch interests, curriculum vitae, and arrange forat least three letters of recommendation to be sent.ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionUniversity that accommodates individuals withdisabilities. Individuals requesting a disabilityaccommodation should call the ECU Office ofDisability Support Services at 252-328-6799(Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation ofidentity and employability are required at the timeof employment. FEB 04-30.

Apply: Dr. Patrick Pease, Chair, Search Com-mittee. Voice: 252-328-6624. Fax: 252-328-6054.E-mail: [email protected]. Find our web-siteat http://www.ecu.edu/geog.

OHIO, GRANVILLE 43023. The Environ-mental Studies Program at Denison Universityinvites applications for a full-time, three-year,non-tenure track position in environmentalgeography beginning September 1, 2004. Thesuccessful candidate will have competence ingeographic information science (GIS) sufficientto teach Introduction to Environmental Mappingand Advanced GIS Analysis and to manage theGIS lab at Denison. All specialties involvingenvironmental applications of GIS will be considered; expertise in areas such as remotesensing, biogeography, earth surface processes,landscape ecology, global change, environmentalmanagement and environmental health wouldcomplement the present ENVS faculty. In addi-tion to GIS and specialty courses, the candidatewill be expected to teach an introductory coursein the ENVS curriculum. A Ph.D. in geography,environmental studies/science or a related field is


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desirable; ABD candidates will be considered.Denison is a selective liberal arts college strong-ly committed to and supportive of excellence inteaching, and active faculty research thatinvolves undergraduate students. For more infor-mation about Denison’s Environmental StudiesProgram visit: http://www.denison.edu/enviro/. Please submit a letter of application, a statementof teaching and research interests, a curriculumvitae, and contact information for three references to the address below. FEB 04-32.

Apply: Tod Frolking, Director of the Environ-mental Studies Program, Denison University,Granville, OH 43023 ([email protected]).Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2004and continue until the position is filled. Denison isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

OKLAHOMA, NORMAN 73019. The Depart-ment of Geography at the University of Oklahomainvites applications for the position of departmentchair with appointment at the rank of Full Professor,starting 1 July 2004. Specialization open. A Ph.D.is required. Candidates must demonstrate a recordof excellence in research, teaching, mentoring grad-uate students, and in competing for externalresearch funds. Administrative experience is highlydesirable. Candidates should also have exposure tothe breadth of geography and a commitment to thediversity of the discipline. This is a 12-monthappointment at a nationally-competitive salary andwith a reduced teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to take Geography atthe University of Oklahoma to a higher level innational prominence.

The Department of Geography has 11 tenuredor tenure-track faculty and three instructors. Itsfaculty focuses on the analysis of the human-environment interface with particular strengths incultural-historical geography, applied physicalgeography, and geographical information science. Located in the College of Geosciences,Geography capitalizes on its diverse faculty tobridge the social and earth sciences. The depart-ment has 43 graduate students.

Applicants should send letters of applicationthat review the applicant's teaching experience,research accomplishments, research-funding his-tory, and administrative experience. Applicantsshould also send a curriculum vita, other support-ing materials, and contact information for threereferees. Review of applications will begin April1, 2004, and will continue until the position isfilled. FEB 04-37.

Apply to Dr. Scott Greene, Search Commit-tee Chair, Department of Geography, University

of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019.The University of Oklahoma is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

PENNSYLVANIA, EAST STROUDSBURG18301. East Stroudsburg University’s Departmentof Geography invites applications for a full-time,tenure track, position at the Assistant Professorlevel beginning August, 2004. East StroudsburgUniversity is part of Pennsylvania’s State System ofHigher Education (SSHE), and offers competitivesalaries with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities: Include teaching in the fol-lowing areas: Physical Geology, Physical Geog-raphy, Geomorphology and an appropriateregional specialty. Additional duties includeadvising students and active participation inadvancing department and university goals.

Qualifications: An appropriate Ph.D. andteaching experience in higher education arerequired. Final determination will be based uponsuccessful interview, which may include a teach-ing demonstration.

Preferences: GIS training and experienceworking with diverse populations are preferred.

All candidates must furnish proof of eligibili-ty to work in the U.S. upon appointment. Offi-cial transcripts required at time of employment.Apply by mail (electronic submissions are notaccepted) Send letter of application, copy ofgraduate transcripts, vita, and the names,addresses, and phone numbers of three refer-ences to the address below. FEB 04-38.

Apply: Jeffrey W. Hardy, Search Chair, Geog-raphy Dept., East Stroudsburg University, EastStroudsburg, PA 18301. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March15, 2004.

ESU is an equal opportunity employer.Minorities and women are strongly encouragedto apply. Visit our homepage at www.esu.edu.

PENNSYLVANIA, EDINBORO 16444. Edin-boro University of Pennsylvania seeks applica-tions for a Full-Time Tenure TrackInstructor/Assistant Professor in Human Geog-raphy beginning August 2004. Responsibilities:Teach World Geography, Societal Issues, andupper division courses in candidate’s area ofexpertise. Qualifications: PhD in Geographyexpected (ABD considered). Open to any spe-cialization in social geography (such as rural ormedical geography), geographic educationand/or regional interests in Europe, Russia orSouth Asia that will complement the program’sexisting strengths. Salary: Very competitive;

commensurate with qualifications/experience.In addition to teaching responsibilities, facul-

ty members are expected to maintain a record ofscholarship, perform additional duties such asstudent advising, and contribute positively todepartmental/university activities, etc. in compli-ance with a collective bargaining agreement.

In order to be a finalist in a search, in additionto the aforementioned requirements, the candi-date minimally must be able to communicate welland perform well in an interview and/or teachingdemonstration.

Specify Position #170-1324 and submit a letter of application, CV, copies of transcripts, andnames/addresses/telephone numbers of three current references to the address below. FEB 04-29.

Apply: Dr. Eric Randall, Dean of Science,Management and Technology, Department JIG,Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA 16444.Application Deadline: March 22, 2004.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is build-ing a diverse academic community and encouragespeople of color, women, veterans and persons withdisabilities to apply. AA/EOE.

Visit our home page at http://www.edinboro.edu.

*PENNSYLVANIA, KUTZTOWN 19530.Kutztown University enrolls approximately 8,200students in graduate and undergraduate programs.The University is located in the borough of Kutz-town in a charming rural setting and is within 20minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitanareas Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, andwithin 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropoli-tan area. TheUniversity is very interested in hiringemployees who have had extensive experiencewith diverse populations.

Kutztown University, Department of Geogra-phy. Full-time temporary position for the 2004-2005 academic year at the rank of Instructor orAssistant Professor, depending on qualifications.Ph.D. in Geography preferred, ABD in geogra-phy at a minimum. Teaching responsibilitiesinclude meteorology with lab and multiple sections of introductory physical geography.Applicants must have a background in physicalgeography and meteorology plus relevant teaching experience for a minimum of one year(or equivalent). A successful classroom demonstration and interview(s) are required. To ensure consideration, submit a letter of application highlighting substantive training,teaching experience and ability, and commitmentto research. Also, submit a curriculum vitae, transcript(s) (unofficial acceptable for applica-tion, official required prior to appointment), and


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the names and telephone numbers of at leastthree references to the address below. MAR 04-44-1.

Apply: Dr. Steven M. Schnell, Search Com-mittee Chair, Department of Geography, Kutz-town University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA19530. All materials must be postmarked byMarch 26, 2004. No electronic submissions willbe accepted.

Kutztown University is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer and encour-ages women and members of minority groups toapply. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is amember of the State System of Higher Education.

*PENNSYLVANIA, SLIPPERY ROCK 16057.Slippery Rock University is seeking applicants fora full time, tenure track Assistant Professor in theGeography, Geology and Environment Depart-ment beginning August 2004. The departmentconsists of 14 faculty and approximately 120undergraduate students and offers programs inenvironmental science and studies, geology andgeography. We seek a colleague with experiencein Atmospheric Science / Earth Systems who cansupport and strengthen the atmospheric compo-nent of our environmental programs.

Responsibilities: Teach meteorology, upperlevel courses involving pollutant transport andatmospheric dynamics and potential developmentof courses in an area of expertise. Demonstrateexcellent teaching and maintain an active programof research, including peer-reviewed publication,mentor undergraduate student research and partic-ipate in university service and student advising.

Qualifications: ABD in atmospheric scienceor a related field required (PhD must be completed by August 2004). Broad training withexpertise in atmospheric science and pollutanttransport and the ability to apply them to envi-ronmental concerns and successful performance inan on-campus interview, including teaching presentation is required. Classroom teaching expe-rience and expertise in coupled atmosphere/hydrosphere systems preferred.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, state-ment of research and teaching interests, graduateand undergraduate transcripts (official transcriptsrequired before hiring) and the names, addresses(postal and email) and phone numbers of three ref-erences to the address below. MAR 04-41-1.

Apply: Michael G. Stapleton, Search Chair,Department of Geography, Geology and theEnvironment, Slippery Rock University, SlipperyRock, PA 16057, Phone: 724-738-2495, Fax: 724-738-4807, Email: [email protected]

Review of applications will begin February 15,

2004 and continue until position is filled. Slippery Rock University of PA is a member ofthe State System of Higher Education and is anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employer.Visit our web page at www.sru.edu.

*TEXAS, FORT WORTH 76129. Environ-mental GIS Position. Texas Christian University(TCU) invites applications for an Assistant Pro-fessor position in Environmental GIS, beginningAugust 2004. The appointment will be a tenuretrack position in the Department of Geology; thesuccessful candidate will liaise with the Centerfor GIS and Remote Sensing and the Institute of Environmental Studies. Candidates must possess a strong background and track record inenvironmental and geoscience GIS applications.Responsibilities will include building upon anexisting GIS/ Remote Sensing curriculumthrough development of introductory andadvanced ArcGIS courses. Other teaching dutieswill reflect departmental needs and the scientificexpertise of the individual. Candidates shoulddemonstrate an equal commitment to both teach-ing and research. This is an opportunity-richappointment; the candidate will be expected tofoster cross-campus collaborations, and bridgethe link between the university and a very activeregional GIS community.

Applicants should send a vita, statement ofteaching and research interests, and contactinformation for three references to the addressbelow. MAR 04-56.

Apply: R.N. Donovan, Chair, Department ofGeology, Box 298830, Texas Christian Universi-ty, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Review of applicationswill begin April 1 and continue until the positionis filled. TCU is an AA/EEO employer andencourages a diversity of applicants.

WASHINGTON, BELLINGHAM 98225-9085. The Department of Environmental Stud-ies: Policy, Planning, Education and Geographyinvites applications for a tenure track position atthe assistant professor level, beginning 9/04.Candidates must have a demonstrated expertisein the geography of Canada and provide evidence of their potential for teaching andresearch excellence in the area of environmentand resources geography, with a focus on Cana-da-US resource and environmental policy. ABDin geography or related field by 9/04 required.Ph.D. in geography or related discipline stronglypreferred. Courses to be taught will includeGeography of Canada, courses in Canada-UStransboundary resource and environmental poli-cy, and other introductory and advanced courses.

The position requires active participation inWestern's Center for Canadian-American Stud-ies, which works closely with Huxley College ofthe Environment. View full announcement athttp://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Jobs/faculty.asp. Priority Date 3/1/04. AA/EOE. FEB 04-33.

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*CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, KAMLOOPSV2C 5N3. The Department of Geography, Soci-ology, and Anthropology at the University College of the Cariboo (UCC) invites applica-tions for a full-time, ongoing Assistant Professorposition in Physical Geography.

UCC Geography is seeking a Geographer withexpertise in hydrology, glacial geomorphology, orany other field of Physical Geography. Preferencewill be given to applicants who can contribute tointerdisciplinary research and teaching initiativesat UCC. The successful candidate will share in theteaching of lower level Physical Geography cours-es, and teach and develop upper level courses,including a field course. The successful candidatewill demonstrate a commitment to excellence inteaching and research, and possess strong inter-personal and collegial skills. An ability and com-mitment to carry out research in the local regionwill be viewed as an asset. The position requiresparticipation in departmental initiatives andresponsibilities. Please see web page (www.cariboo.bc.ca/ae/ses/geog/index.html) for moreinformation.

Qualifications: Ph.D. (or near completion atthe time of appointment) in Geography or close-ly related disciplines

Start Date / Term of Appointment: August 1,2004. A review of applications will begin March5, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian Immigrationlaws, this ad is directed to citizens and permanentresidents of Canada. UCC is committed to theprinciple of employment equity. Please forwarda letter of application discussing relevant workexperience, a current C.V., copies of teachingevaluations if available, quoting the Comp. #04-006 with names, addresses and telephone num-bers of three (3) referees, along with a copy ofgraduate transcripts to the address below. MAR04-42a.

Apply: Irene Bazell, Human Resources Offi-cer, UCC, P.O. Box 3010, Kamloops, BritishColumbia, V2C 5N3. http://cariboo.bc.ca/hr/job.htm.

*CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, KAMLOOPSV2C 5N3. The Department of Geography,


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Sociology, and Anthropology at the UniversityCollege of the Cariboo invites applications for afull-time, ongoing Lab Faculty position in Physical Geography.

The successful candidate will provide labinstruction and assistance in scheduled PhysicalGeography lab. Duties will include: designing,grading, and recording assignments and exams;organizing, setting up, and removing of equipment and materials for labs; maintaining,purchasing, and inventorying lab equipment andsupplies; maintaining weather station equipment,and providing instructional assistance in its use.The successful candidate may also be asked to teach a section of an introductory PhysicalGeography course. Excellent interpersonal andcollegial skills are required, as lab faculty mustwork closely with course instructors. The positionrequires participation in departmental initiativesand responsibilities. Please see web page(www.cariboo.bc.ca/ae/ses/geog/index.html) formore information.

Qualifications: B.A. or B.Sc. in Geography,M.Sc. in Physical Geography or closely relateddisciplines preferred, lab instructional experienceis an asset.

Start Date / Term of Appointment: August 1,2004. A review of applications will begin March5, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian Immigrationlaws, this ad is directed to citizens and permanentresidents of Canada. UCC is committed to theprinciple of employment equity. Please forwarda letter of application discussing relevant workexperience, a current C.V., copies of teachingevaluations if available, quoting the Comp. #04-007 with names, addresses and telephonenumbers of three (3) referees, along with a copyof graduate transcripts to the address below.MAR 04-42b.


*CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, KAM-LOOPS V2C 5N3. The Department of Geogra-phy, Sociology, and Anthropology at the Universi-ty College of the Cariboo invites applications for afull-time, ongoing Assistant Professor position inHuman Geography.

UCC Geography is seeking a Geographer withexpertise in any field of Human Geography orPlanning. Preference will be given to applicantswho can contribute to disciplinary and institution-al projects on small to mid-sized cities and theirrural contexts. The successful candidate will share

in the teaching of lower level Human Geographycourses, and teach and develop upper level courses.An ability to teach techniques and regional courses is an asset. The successful candidate willdemonstrate a commitment to excellence in teach-ing and research, and possess strong interpersonaland collegial skills. An ability and commitment tocarry out research in the local region will be viewedas an asset. The position requires participation indepartmental initiatives and responsibilities. Pleasesee web page (www.cariboo.bc.ca/ae/ses/geog/index.html) for more information.

Qualifications: Ph.D. (or near completion at the time of appointment) in Geography orPlanning.

Start Date / Term of Appointment: August1, 2004. A review of applications will beginMarch 5, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian Immigrationlaws, this ad is directed to citizens and permanentresidents of Canada. UCC is committed to theprinciple of employment equity. Please forwarda letter of application discussing relevant workexperience, a current C.V., copies of teachingevaluations if available, quoting the Comp. #04-008 with names, addresses and telephone num-bers of three (3) referees, along with a copy ofgraduate transcripts to the address below. MAR04-42c.


*CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, KAM-LOOPS V2C 5N3. The Department of Geogra-phy, Sociology, and Anthropology at the Univer-sity College of the Cariboo invites applicationsfor a full-time, ongoing Lab Faculty position inPhysical and Human Geography.

The successful candidate will provide labinstruction and assistance in scheduled Geogra-phy labs. Duties will include: organizing, settingup, and removing of equipment and materials forlabs; assisting other lab faculty with his/herduties; and grading, and recording Physical andHuman Geography lab assignments and exams.Excellent interpersonal and collegial skills arerequired, as lab faculty must work closely withcourse instructors. The position requires partici-pation in departmental initiatives and responsi-bilities. Please see web page (www.cariboo.bc.ca/ae/ses/geog/index.html) for more information.

Qualifications: B.A. or B.Sc. in Geography,M.A. in Human Geography or M.A. or M.Sc. inPhysical Geography or closely related disciplines

preferred, Lab instructional experience is an asset.Start Date / Term of Appointment: August 1,

2004. A review of applications will begin March5, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian Immigrationlaws, this ad is directed to citizens and permanentresidents of Canada. UCC is committed to theprinciple of employment equity. Please forwarda letter of application discussing relevant workexperience, a current C.V., copies of teachingevaluations if available, quoting the Comp. #04-009 with names, addresses and telephonenumbers of three (3) referees, along with a copyof graduate transcripts to the address below.MAR 04-42d.

Apply: Irene Bazell, Human Resources Officer,UCC, P.O. Box 3010, Kamloops, British Columbia,V2C 5N3. http://cariboo.bc.ca/hr/job.htm.

CANADA, ONTARIO, WATERLOO N2L3G1. The Department of Geography at theUniversity of Waterloo invites applications for atenure-track position in Geography at the Asso-ciate or Assistant Professor level specializing inRemote Sensing. Preference will be given toapplicants who emphasize the applied aspects ofremote sensing, have experience with the use ofremote sensing in environmental modelling, andare knowledgeable in other areas of geomatics(GIS, spatial statistics, cartography, GPS). Theability to contribute to teaching and research inphysical geography would be an asset. The suc-cessful candidate is expected to be a strong con-tributor to research and teaching at both thegraduate and undergraduate levels.

The Department of Geography is part of theFaculty of Environmental Studies, which consistsof the School of Architecture, the Department ofEnvironment and Resource Studies, the Depart-ment of Geography, and the School of Planning.For additional information about the Departmentsee: http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/geography/.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. Start date forthe appointment is open to negotiation, but thesuccessful candidate is expected to be on campusno later than January 1, 2005. Applications mustinclude statements of career objectives, researchinterests, and the applicant’s approach to teach-ing and learning. Applicants must include withthe letter of application a curriculum vitae andthe names (with contact information) of four ref-erees. The first stage in the review of applicantswill be based on the letter of application and theC.V. Referees will be contacted for those beingconsidered in the second stage of the review.The review of applications will commence onMonday, March 1, 2004 and continue until theposition is filled. FEB 04-28.

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Applications should be sent to: Chair, FacultySearch Committee, Department of Geography,Faculty of Environmental Studies, University ofWaterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3G1.

The University of Waterloo encourages appli-cations from all qualified individuals, includingwomen, members of visible minorities, nativepersons, and individuals with disabilities. Allqualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadians and permanent residents willbe given priority. This appointment is subject tothe availability of funds.

NEW ZEALAND, CANTERBURY. Lecturer inPhysical Geography and Lecturer in Geogra-phy. Closing date: 20 February 2004.

The Department of Geography is looking fortwo appointees to complement and extend itsexisting research and teaching programmes. Thedepartment has a commitment to teaching quali-ty and a strong record of research productivity.The departmental research strategy has threethemes: Earth-Atmosphere Processes, Health andEnvironment, Culture and Society. Its teachingcurriculum has four pathways: in physical geography; human geography; GIS and remotesensing; and resource and environmental management. The department has excellent

relationships with Research Centres on campus:Gateway Antarctic, the National Centre forResearch on Europe (both housed in the Geogra-phy buildings), the Centre for AtmosphericResearch and the Macmillan Brown Centre forPacific Studies. For more information visit ourwebsite at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/vc/vcintro.htm Lecturer in Physical Geography:Vacancy No GO157

The successful applicant will be expected tocontribute to and supervise teaching physicalgeography at undergraduate and graduate levelsand to supervise research students. This role is open to applicants of any specialty. Currentdepartmental teaching strengths include: Atmospheric science, coastal studies, alpine andAntarctic studies. The department is also keen torenew and expand teaching into other areas suchas Quaternary research, fluvial geomorphologyand landforms, biogeography and hydrology.Lecturer in Geography: Vacancy No GO158

A geographer is required to teach at under-graduate and graduate levels and research in thearea of Resource and Environmental Management.The successful applicant should be prepared todevelop a teaching and research programme inNew Zealand which supports the university'scommitment to the Treaty of Waitangi. The

appointee must be willing to work with bothhuman and physical geographers. The post wouldsuit someone who is familiar with Maori tikangaand the practice of kaitiakitanga, or who has had research, teaching or practical experience of working with First Nations in an overseas context (e.g. Canada, Australia, Scandanavia orthe United States).

Applicants for both posts must have completedPhDs and should indicate how they see their areas of expertise and interest aligning with thedepartment's existing teaching and research programmes. It is anticipated that appointees willbegin duties at the beginning of Semester II 2004(12 July 2004), or as soon as possible thereafter).FEB 04-26.

Apply: The main email address for applications is [email protected] or tele-phone 03-364 2147. Applications must bemailed to Human Resources, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch,to arrive by the closing date shown. Pleasequote the relevant Vacancy Number in all correspondence.

The University has excellent childcare, recreation and staff club facilities on campus.Staff enjoy generous annual leave, study andsuperannuation benefits. ■

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23-27. American Society for Pho-togrammetry and Remote Sensing AnnualConference. Denver, CO. www.asprs.org/denver2004.

25-29. Canadian Association of Geog-raphers Annual Meeting. Montcon, NewBrunswick, Canada. www.cag-acg.ca/en/cag_annual_meeting.html.

JUNE9-11. 61st Eastern Snow Conference

(ESC). Portland, ME. www.easternsnow. org/.

16-19. 3rd Annual Hawaii InternationalConference on Social Sciences. Honolulu,Hawaii. www.hicsocial.org.

21-26. Summer Institute on InternalMigration. Los Angeles, CA. www.international.ucla.edu/migration2004.

23-26. Council on UndergraduateResearch, 10th Annual National Confer-ence. La Crosse, WI. www.cur.org/conferences.html.

JULY12-24. The XXth Congress of the

International Society for Photogrammetryand Remote Sensing. Istanbul, Turkey.www.magister.tr.

AUGUST9-13. ESRI International User Confer-

ence. San Diego, CA. www.esri.com/events/uc.

15-20. 30th Congress of the Interna-tional Geographical Union. Glasgow, UK.www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004.

21-24. Post-IGC Symposium in UrbanMorphology. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.www.let.rug.nl/isuf/.

SEPTEMBER8-10. International Symposium on

Earth Systems. Istanbul, Turkey. www.earthsystem2004.org/default.asp.

8-11. AAG Pacific Coast DivisionMeeting. San Luis Obispo, CA. http://cla.calpoly.edu/~jkeese/.

17-19. Race/Ethnicity and Place Con-ference. Howard University, Washington,DC. www.aag.org/meetings.

30 September–2 October. AAG GreatPlain/Rocky Mountain Division Meeting.Eros Data Center, South Dakota StateUniversity, South Dakota. http://geography.unco.edu/GPRM/.

OCTOBER7-9. AAG West Lakes Division Meet-

ing. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. www.geog.umn.edu/West_Lakes_AAG.

8-10. AAG East Lakes Division Meet-ing. Department of Geography at OhioUniversity. Contact Tim Anderson [email protected].

15-16. AAG New England St.Lawrence Valley Division Meeting. Port-land, ME. Contact Cathleen McAnneny [email protected].

20-23. GIScience 2004. College Park,MD. www.giscience.org.

20-24. Applied Geography Confer-ence. St. Louis, MO. www.appliedgeog.org/html/main.htm.

21-23. Pioneer America Society, 36th Annual Meeting. Newtown, PA.Contact David Kimmerly at [email protected].

21-23. AAG Southwestern DivisionMeeting. Nacogdoches, Texas. ContactDarrell McDonald at [email protected].

29-30 AAG Middle States DivisionMeeting. Villanova, Pennsylvania. ContactKeith Henderson at [email protected].

NOVEMBER11-14. 2004 American Studies Associa-

tion Meeting. Atlanta, GA. www.georgetown.edu/crossroads/AmericanStudiesAssn/annualmeeting/.

20055-9 April. AAG 101st Annual

Meeting. Denver, CO. www.aag.org. ■

20067-11 March. AAG 102nd Annual

Meeting. Chicago, IL. www.aag.org.

200716-21 April. AAG 103rd Annual Meet-

ing. San Francisco, CA. www. aag.org. ■

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11-13. Southern Regional ScienceAssociation–43rd Annual Meetings.New Orleans, LA. Contact Mark Par-tridge at mpartridge@stcloud state.edu.

14-19. AAG 100th Annual Meeting.Philadelphia, PA. www.aag.org/AnnualMeetings/Centennialinfo.htm.

22-26. Towson University 27th Annu-al Geographic Information Sciences Con-ference. http://cgis.towson.edu/tugis2004/.

March 31-April 3. Seventh AnnualInternational Crime Mapping ResearchConference. Boston, MA. www.nijpcs.org/upcoming.htm.

APRIL15-16. 35th Annual South Dakota State

Geography Convention. Brookings, SD.www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeofArtsAndScience/Geography/ Index.cfm.

18-22. American Conference on Surveying & Mapping. Nashville, TN.www.acsm.net/acsmconf.html.

20-22. XVth Global Warming Interna-tional Conference & Exposition. San Francisco, CA. www.globalwarming.net.

21-24. Western Social Science Association 46th Annual Meeting. SaltLake City, UT. http://wssa.asu.edu.

25-28. GITA’s 27th Annual Confer-ence. Seattle, WA. www.gita.org.

30 April–2 May. Annual InternationalConference of Philosophy and Geography.Towson, MD. www.towson.edu/spg.

MAY6-9. Canadian Anthropology Society

2004 Conference. London, Ontario.www.ssc.uwo.ca/anthropology/casca.

11-12. Twelfth Annual PennsylvaniaGIS Conference. Harrisburg, PA.www.pagisconference.org.

14-16. Mapping the News Conference.National Press Club, Washington, DC.www.aag.org/mapnews.

21-22. First International Workshop onthe Human Dimensions of Climate Changein Central Asia. Grand Rapids, Michigan.


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T he March 1979 issue of the AAGNewsletter promoted several events atthe upcoming annual meeting in

Philadelphia including a presentation byMaynard Weston Dow, sponsored by theArchives and Association History Com-mittee, of “Geographers on Film: AReview of the Past”…. The issue alsoannounced that the Research GrantsCommittee of the AAG had announcedthe recipients of AAG Research Grantsincluding Charles S. Aiken, University ofTennessee, $337 for “William Faulkner’sConversion of Geographical Reality intoFiction;” Jerry N. McDonald, Universityof Texas at El Paso, $421 for “AnalyticAtlas of North American Mammals;”Daniel A. Griffith, SUNY-Buffalo, $400for “The Consolidation-RationalizationProcess of Spatial Economic Dynamics;”Bonnie S. Loyd, Landscape Magazine,$421 for “Exploring the DisciplinaryBoundary Between Geography and Architecture;” and S. Robert Aiken,Concordia University, Montreal, $421 for “The Hill Stations of Peninsular

Malaysia: Environment as Refuge andIdeal.”….Richard L. Nostrand, Universi-ty of Oklahoma, was elected to a two-yearterm as President of the Association ofBorderlands Scholars, a 200-memberinterdisciplinary learned society…TheSociety of Woman Geographers reportedon a recent trip to the People’s Republic of China, November 12-28, 1978, withvisits to Peking, Shanghai, Chengchow,

and Sian. Participating in the trip were some 35 members and friends of the SWG…The AAG Council on April 9, 1978 approved a motion “that all future national conventions, meetings,and conferences of the AAG will be held only in those states that have ratified the ERA to the United States Constitution.” The Council vote was 10 to 6. ■

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