Venezuela's geography, history, culture, government, and politics Venezuela is located at the north end of South America and is a country with a petroleum-based economy. Venezuela is full of natural beauty and contrasts along with peaceful, generous, happy, and good-hearted people. Venezuelans are famous in South America because of their easy-going nature and fun-loving spirits. Mrs. Perez wants to invite you to a virtual trip to Venezuela to show you its beaches, mountains, deserts, plains, rainforests, and cities. Perez also wants to share the details of Venezuela’s history, language, culture, government, and politics.
Mar. 24
"A Kilimanjaro Trek"
Dr. Gary Hulett, Biology, retired faculty
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
A photographic look at a trek to the highest point in Africa - Mt.Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet) in 2005. The presentation will include training schedule, the dangers of high altitude climbing and an examination of the history and possible causes of the glacial losses that are taking place on the mountain.
Apr. 7
"Title pending "
Ben Peeler, History, Graduate
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Pioneer Room
Apr. 21
"Title pending "
Dr. Paul Phillips, Geoscieces
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
May 5
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
Past Travelogue Presentations
2007
Sept. 17, 2007
"A Visit to Vesuvius, Italy"
Presentor: Dr. John Heinrichs, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Naples, Italy sits on a time bomb, the volcano known as Mount Vesuvius. Vesuvius has been a source of wealth for the three million people in the Naples metropolitan area, providing rich soil for agriculture. However, the volcano erupts frequently, suddenly, and with unusual violence. The most historic of these eruptions happened on August 24-25, 79 AD when flows of ash and boiling mud covered the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing thousands. Over 1700 years later, the cities were found again and excavated, giving us our best view of what everyday Roman life was like. Dr. Heinrichs had the opportunity this past summer to visit Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum as well as the crater of Vesuvius and will share his pictures and experience visiting the most dangerous volcano in the world.
Oct. 1
"A Visit to Paraguay "
Dr. Rich Lisichenko, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Paraguay is a fascinating country that has experienced both triumph and tragedy over many years. Centrally located in South America, its geographic tapestry is unique and an example of interaction with its neighbors and the global community. Dr. Lisichenko will be presenting his experiences teaching in Paraguay.
Oct. 15
"A Visit to the Big Island of Hawaii"
Dr. Ron Schott, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
The Big Island of Hawaii sits atop the world's most famous hotspot and offers the visitors the chance to observe a spectacular array of volcanic landforms. Dr. Ron Schott will begin this travelogue with a virtual drive around the island, highlighting the birthplace of King Kamehameha, lava tubes along the route of the Ironman Triathalon, the resort coast of Kona, the famous green sand beach near Ka Lae, and Akaka Falls (the "most dangerous in world"!). The meat of the presentation will focus on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We will visit Volcano House (where Mark Twain stayed) and the Jaggar Museum, home of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. After circling the summit crater of Kilauea Volcano we will descend to the coast along the Chain of Craters Road. Finally, we will hike out across lava fields only decades old to the site of the current eruption at Pu'u O'o, where we will get the opportunity to greet an active lava flow up close and personal. Aloha!
Oct. 29
"International Student Experience in Marine Biology"
Kate Prinslow, Geography Undergraduate, Junior
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Did you ever wonder how scientists research animals in the wild, especially marine life? Come and learn about my international experience with marine life, researching group five humpback whales. I’ll take you to the place down under, Australia, Queensland, HerveyBay. I spent two weeks lounging with whales so please come and join me on a once in a lifetime experience.
Nov. 5
"Ireland in an Hour"
Mary Settle, History and Geography Undergraduate, Senior
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
Why does a two- bedroom home in Ireland cost over $1,000,000? Is St. Patrick’s Day as big of a deal there? What is a leprechaun? Why is there a civil war going on? Do people really kiss the Blarney Stone? What makes it so green? There questions and more answered by Mary Settle in “Ireland in an Hour” on November 5th in Tomanek Hall 106 at 3:30 in the afternoon.
Nov. 26
"Amsterdam & Belgium"
Dr. John Heinrichs, Geosciences
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
During the summer of 2005, Dr. Heinrichs had the opportunity to visit Belgium and the Netherlands. He will share his photographs and experiences of Amsterdam (including an overview of its notorious red light district), Bruges (a particularly well-preserved medeival city known for its lace and Trappist beer-making monks), and Brussels (capital of Belgium and the location of fabulous architecture and museums).
Dec. 10
"Summer Abroad 07 in Mexico"
Matt Cartlidge, Geography Undergraduate, Senior
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Trails Room
How much do you know about the people, the country, and the culture of our neighboring country that impacts our lives on a daily basis? Would you like to learn about a culture that incorporates much of their ancestry into their everyday lives? Do Mexicans lead lives much different than our own? Matt Cartlidge had the chance to partake in a once in a lifetime opportunity this past summer by studying abroad in Mexico for one month. Please come join him as he embarks on a virtual journey across central Mexico exploring places such as Mexico City, the second largest city in the world, and rural areas unaffected by the effects of time.
Feb. 4
Cancelled
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Pioneer Room
Feb. 18
"Croatioan Adriatic "
Dr. Zdeslav Hrepic, Physics
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tomanek Hall 106
This presentation will blend an overview of Croatian geography, history, and culture. Dr. Hrepic will present an informal look at the daily life and natural settings of Croatian life using recordings made during his family visits to Croatia in recent summers.
