UCSB Geography to be well represented at the AAG Awards Luncheon...

If you are able to attend the AAG Awards Luncheon scheduled for Friday March 27th, you will have an opportunity to applaud two of our very own scholars: Dr. Don Janelle, and Dr. Reg Gollege.

Dr. Janelle will be receiving the Ronald F. Abler Honors for Distinguished Service. You can find Dr. Janelle in Phelps 3512 most days busily writing papers, proposals, and orchestrating various events and activities associated with the Center for Spatial Studies (spatial@ucsb) and the Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science (CSISS). Looking for an interesting array of research specializations? Follow the link to visit Dr. Janelle's website: http://www.spatial.ucsb.edu/janelle/

Dr. Gollege will be receiving the Enhancing Diversity Award. From the AAG website, "the AAG Enhancing Diversity Award honors those geographers who have pioneered efforts towards or actively participated in efforts towards enhancing a more diverse discipline over the course of several years." Dr. Gollege has a long history of supporting and mentoring underrepresented students, and he continues to promote diversity today. You can find Dr. Gollege in Ellison 3616A. Interested in Dr. Gollege's most recent publications? Follow the link to see his list: http://www.geog.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/reg-golledge.html

Tickets for the AAG Awards Luncheon run $55 a person, or $495 a table. These high prices for high honors definitely inspired us to put on our own event. For those who won't be staying in Vegas until Friday, student attendees on a tight budget, and just everyone else ready for a blast; clear your Wednesday night schedule (March 25th) to attend our very own AAG UCSB Geography Event at the Peppermill Fireside Lounge. Food and drinks will be at the ready for you to toast our award winning scholars!