The Geographical Bulletin International Organization

This scholarly peer-reviewed journal is The society is governed under a published twice a year by GTU. Articles constitution and by-laws. Eleven elected concerning any area of geographical officers, including two student interest are solicited from students and representatives, and nine appointed faculty. Initiates receive two free issues officials, including eight regional after initiation and may subsequently councilors, form the Executive Committee. renew their subscription. Local Chapters Scholarships Local chapters are chartered by Gamma Theta Upsilon at colleges and universities. GTU chapters sponsor a variety of activities Recognizing Geography’s Next Generation Members of GTU enjoy the opportunity to that support geographical learning. of Leaders apply for the seven undergraduate and four graduate scholarships each year.

All scholarship and award recipients must Alumni Chapter be Regular Members currently affiliated with an active chapter or the alumni The Omega Omega chapter serves alumni Chapter, have excellent academic records, of all chapters. After graduation, alumni and have contributed significantly to their members are encouraged to join Omega chapters. Omega and receive continuing benefits from active affiliation with the Society including receiving the Geographical Bulletin.

For more information about GTU contact the Executive Secretary: Dr. James Lowry International Honor Society Department of Geography 350 Milneburg Hall In University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA 70148 Phone: (504) 280-3153 Geography [email protected] Gamma Theta Upsilon — Eligibility for Membership Benefits of GTU Membership Geographical Honor Society Persons seeking membership must be Most chapters sponsor speakers, initiated through an established chapter of campus-wide programs, field trips and Gamma Theta Upsilon. A chapter is also Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an social events and participate in service maintained for alumni after graduation. international honor society in geography. functions. There are two classes of membership in Gamma Theta Upsilon was founded in GTU: 1928 and became a national organization Members can participate in numerous Regular Member: Initiates must have in 1931. Members of GTU have met extra-curricular activities. completed a minimum of 3 geography academic requirements and share a courses, have a GPA of at least 3.3 overall background and interest in geography. Membership provides a network where and in geography, and shall have GTU chapter activities support geography you can become better acquainted with completed at least 3 semesters or 5 knowledge and awareness. other geography students and can meet quarters of college course work. and talk with geography faculty Honorary Member: Honorary informally. The Purposes of GTU are: membership is available only under extraordinary circumstances and upon 1. To further professional interest in Members can improve their expertise geography by affording a common approval by the Executive Committee for a person whom the committee feels has in the field of geography by learning organization for those interested in things not normally dealt with in the this field. contributed to a marked advancement in any phase of geography. A chapter may classroom. 2. To strengthen student and apply directly to the Executive Committee professional training through to petition for honorary membership on Members are eligible to apply for a academic experiences other than behalf of an individual. variety of Gamma Theta Upsilon those of the classroom and scholarships. laboratory. Why should you join GTU? Membership in an academic honor 3. To advance the status of geography as Gamma Theta Upsilon membership is society is evidence of your dedication a cultural and practical discipline for earned through superior scholarship; it is and competency in your career field. study and investigation. an honor, and a professional distinction. Some employers give hiring preference 4. To encourage student research of Members receive a certificate, suitable for to honor society members. high quality and to provide an outlet framing, as well as a pin. for publication. For Membership Information: No further membership dues are paid to 5. To create and administer funds for the national organization after the Ask your local chapter officers or GTU furthering graduate study and/or initiation fee. research in the field of geography. faculty advisor for information on membership procedures, and the many 6. To encourage members to apply Many members choose to remain active in benefits of joining Gamma Theta geographic knowledge and skills in GTU after graduation, by joining Omega Upsilon. service to humankind. Omega, the Alumni Chapter of GTU. WWW. GAMMATHETAUPSILON . ORG