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New Mexico State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Geography

Welcome to the Department of Geography

Geography is an amazing subject which can lead to a lucrative career. As a Geographer, you study different cultures, travel, learn how to map maps (cartography), apply computer skills, solve problems, and make a positive contribution to the world. If you like the outdoors, travel, maps, and computers you are on your way to becoming a Geographer! Geography is an exciting and rewarding major with incredible career opportunities.

Furthermore, our Department of Geography emphasizes the interaction of human activities with the environment. The undergraduate Geography program prepares students for professional positions in government or the private sector. The undergraduate Geography program also prepares students for the challenges of graduate study .


NMSU Department of Geography
107 Breland Hall
P.O. Box MSC MAP
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Fax: 575-646-7430
Phone: 575-646-3509


For General Information:    For Graduate Studies Program:
Department Head: Dr. Christopher Brown Dr. Daniel P. Dugas
E-mail: brownchr@nmsu.edu  E-mail: ddugas@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-1892 Phone: 575-646-1045

In the "Field"
Students study in a real world "field" environment

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Recent Awards/Achievements

  • 2006-2007 "Most Distinguished Department Teaching Academy Award"
  • The Geography Department received "The Most Distinguished Department Teaching Academy Award for 2006-2007" from the Teaching Academy. This award is given for the most participation in the Teaching Academy's events as a department. The Geography department averaged 25 hours of participation per person this year. Congratulations to Dr. Campbell and Dr. DeMers on behalf of the Geography Department.

  • 2007 Czerniak Scholarship Award
  • Congratulations to Bonnie Tufts and Ariel Simpson! They were the recipients of the 2007 Czerniak Scholarship Award. Each student received $400.00 to use towards their tuition.

  • 2007 - 2008 State of the Art Teaching Lab
  • The 192 geography teaching lab was completed in 2008 and has been up and running at full capacity since.

  • 2008 Dr. Wright receives the Donald C. Rush Award for Teaching Excellence
  • 2009 State of the Art Conference Room
  • The 194 conference room has been completed! This room will be used for faculty meetings, graduate classes, thesis defenses, interviews, etc.

     

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