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Third Pod from the Sun interviewed Dr. Jana Houser, Assistant Professor of Geography at Ohio University, for a podcast and story headlined “Riders on the Storm.” Few natural phenomena are more difficult to study than tornadoes. They’re short-lived, their locations are notoriously hard to predict, and getting close enough to observe […]

Professor Emeritus of Geography Lynden “Lyn” Williams passed away on May 28 in Buhl, Idaho, according to his obituary. Williams taught at Ohio University from the early 1970s until he retired in the mid-1990s. He continued to teach in the department as an early retiree for several years after his […]

The Geography Department hosted the annual Geofest celebration on April 17, presenting student awards to the department’s undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate Student Awards Outstanding Graduating Seniors Lauren Bennett, Environmental Geography Susie Beveridge, Geography Kyle Bussard, Geographic Information Science Anna DeGarmo, Geography Environmental Pre-Law Katie Gardner, Geography Alexandra Koran, Globalization […]

Dr. James Lein, Professor of Geography, is retiring after 31 years of quality teaching, research and service contributions to the Geography Department. “Jim’s main areas of expertise are the geospatial techniques, especially remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), quantitative methods, environmental hazards, and environmental impact analysis,” says Dr. Dorothy […]

The Geography Department at Ohio University invites alumni and friends to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, 2019, on the Athens campus. “We hope you will be able to join us for one or both days!” Details and descriptions of specific events are described […]

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school, and service. By George Shea Ohio University alum Meredith Stone ’17MA analyzed the breathtaking murals in Baltimore, seeing not just images that transcend political and social boundaries but […]

Ohio University alum Kirstie Zontini ’11 usually gets to work around 1 or 2 a.m. She has weather forecasts, stories, and graphics done long before most people’s alarms go off. And as coffee pots start to brew, folks can rely on her forecasts to help plan their days. She has […]