Award Name

 Description

Dr. Charles F. Hess  Graduate Student Award

Given to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding achievement.

Dr. Robert L. Koepke Graduate Student Award in Geography

Given to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding achievement.

Dr. Carl Lossau Distinguished Student in Geography Award

Given to an undergraduate Geography major with high academic achievement.

Dr. Robert E. Mendelson Graduate Student Award in Geography

Given to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding achievement.

Gloria Man-wai Cheung So Award in Geography

The Gloria Man-wai Cheung So Award in Geography was generously established by the family of Gloria So (MS Geography, 1986). The student selected to receive this award is determined by a committee appointed by the Chair of Geography. Preference is given to international students, especially those from China and Asia, however the award is open to all students.

The Noble R. Thompson Award

The Noble R. Thompson, III Student Award in Geography was established through donations to a fund established to celebrate his commitment to geography and geographic education. The undergraduate or graduate student(s) selected to receive the award exemplify in some way Noble's ideals, character, and commitment to geography.

Susan York Memorial Award

Given to an outstanding student in Geography.

Melvin and Shirley Kazeck Memorial Assistantship Endowment

Funds Graduate Assistantships

Geography Student Alumni Recognition Award

Given to a geography major who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in his or her graduating class.