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GES 50th Anniversary

Fun Events for Fifty Years!

In 2023 the GES Department is celebrating 50 years of excellence in providing educational opportunities in geography and environmental systems!

To help us mark the occasion, check out our celebratory 50th Anniversary Events Wednesday May 3 - Friday May 5!


 Wednesday, May 3rd

12pm GES Seminar - Dr. Kurt Stephenson & Dr. Denice Wardrop will speak on "Comprehensive Evaluation of Chesapeake Bay Response to Water Quality Efforts: Gaps, Uncertainties, and Policy Implications" - in ILSB 101 and on WebEx at this link: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=ma0af05fd425d9d2c9884339b2c1730e6

5pm - Cocktail Reception

Thursday, May 4th
5pm - Map-a-thon - in Sondheim basement, Cart/GIS labs (including Rm 001)

Friday, May 5th

1pm - CERA walk - meet at True Grit statue (stay tuned for weather updates)

3:30pm - Panel Q&A with GES Alumni - in Cart Lab (Rm 001, Sondheim Hall)

GES trivia - thon! Hosted by GES graduate students

**Look out for Announcements with More Details**

Posted: April 27, 2023, 7:57 PM