Texas A&M Geographical Society

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):

Geography Society

Purpose:

The Geography Society aims to enhance members knowledge and understanding of geography as well as creating a social and professional network between members of the society and professionals in the field. This is done through networking events, special projects, presentations from professionals, and geography related experiences outside of courses.

Year Founded:

2018

Membership Dues:

$30 per semester

Admits Members:

Members are admitted year round but should join at the beginning of each semester to ensure full benefits.

Meeting Locations:

OMB

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:

Kaitlan Gil-Najarro

Public Contact E-mail Address:

kng2249@tamu.edu

Public Contact Phone Number:

(210)317-3343

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:

https://sites.google.com/view/tamu-geography-society/home

Organization E-mail Address:

thetamugeographysociety@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:

College of Geosciences

Non-Academic Department:

None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:

1-30

Membership policies:

• Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
• Our organization accepts graduate students as members
• Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members

Weekly time committment required of organization members:

0-3 Hours

Membership intake process:

Application/Interview

Events

Community Service Projects:

Once per semester

Fundraising Events:

Once per semester

Speakers/Lectures:

Three or more times per semester

On-Campus Social Events:

Three or more times per semester

Off-Campus Social Events:

Once per semester

Hosting Conferences:

Never

Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):

Never

New Member Orientation/Training:

Never

Events with Alcohol:

Never

In-State Travel:

Once per year

Domestic US Travel:

Never

International Travel:

Never