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- 1972-2006 (Creation)
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0.21 linear feet (1 half-document case)
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The Geography Club at South Dakota State University developed following the reestablishment of the geography major in 1967. As interest in the program expanded, students organized a club to promote professional engagement in the discipline. On March 2, 1970, the Delta Zeta Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the international geography honor society, was chartered at the university, providing a formal structure for student involvement and academic recognition.
The organization was established to promote professional interest in geography, encourage student research, and provide academic and social opportunities beyond the classroom. Membership requirements included completion of geography coursework and demonstrated academic achievement. In 1970, the chapter initiated the South Dakota State Geography Convention to foster collaboration among students and professionals in the field. The convention later expanded in scope and duration, becoming a recurring event associated with the club’s activities. Through meetings, events, and sponsored programming, the Geography Club and Gamma Theta Upsilon chapter have supported student development within the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences.
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This collection documents the activities and promotion of the Geography Club and the South Dakota State Geography Convention, highlighting event planning, recruitment efforts, and historical perspectives on the convention’s role in geography education.
It includes programs, news releases, and commemorative books from the annual convention, along with flyers for club recruitment and events. Also featured is an article by Edward Patrick Hogan that explores the history of the convention.
Together, these materials offer valuable insight into how the Geography Club supports academic and professional development for students and emphasize the convention’s significance as a distinctive educational event that unites geographers from diverse backgrounds.
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- Gamma Theta Upsilon (Subject)