Department of Geosciences - Faculty
Professor of Geosciences
Office: Tomanek Hall, 329
Retired 2017
Curriculum Vitae
I taught geography at FHSU for more than forty years. Geography is my passion, especially foodways and other aspects of Cultural Geography.
Educational Background
Ph. D. | 1978 | University of Kansas | Geography
M.S. | 1967 | Illinois State University | Geography
B.S. | 1965 | Illinois State University | Biology
Courses Taught
- World Geography
- US Geography
- US Human Geography
- Cultural Geography
Research Interests and Specializations
Cultural and Regional Geography
Geographic Education
Awards Received
Capacity Building Curriculum Grant: National Geographic Society
Professional Memberships
- Kansas Geographic Alliance
- Kansas Council for Social Studies
- Association of American Geographers
- National Council for Geographic Education
Service Activities
- Hays Planning Commission
- Human Society of High Plains
- High Plains Public Radio
Current Research
My current research includes landscape geography, vernacular regionalization, and the geography of foods.
Personal Interests
- Gardening
- Reading
- Foodways/Cooking