We are thrilled to announce a significant transformation in the department. Our traditional topographic map will be replaced by interactive panels showcasing our department’s research and teaching. The new panels will honor the late Professor Peirce Lewis thanks to generous donations to the McCrory Family Geography Discretionary Fund in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
The topographic map has been carefully dismantled into more than thirty-five pieces, which we plan to sell in spring 2024 to fund further renovations, including flooring updates on the second and third levels of Walker Building. The renovation project has commenced with initial structural changes like installing double doors for the office and graduate student lounge, followed by preparing walls for innovative light panels. The above rendering of the final design, excluding the new flooring plans, provides a glimpse into our department’s exciting future. We are grateful for your support in these transformative endeavors!