This image of the earth, centred on the University of Winnipeg, displays the real time position of the circle of illumination, the boundary between day and night.
Congratulations to Dr. Bill Carlyle (far left) and Dr. Jock Lehr (near left) on their retirement from the Department of Geography. Dr. Carlyle taught regional and cultural geography specializing in the geography of Manitoba. Dr. Lehr taught cultural and tourism/recreation geography specializing in Ukrainian and Hutterite settlement of the Prairies. Best wishes in your future endeavours. The Department of Geography is pleased to welcome Dr. Gina Sylvestre and Mr. Matthew Dyce to the department (effective July 1).
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HuGS The Human Geography Society, a student-run group was formed to discuss human geography issues. Meetings every Thursday (5 pm) at the Toad. Click for details.
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Background maps: Plan of the City of Winnipeg, 1874 by John D. Parr, Toronto.
Laurie's Map of the Northwest Territories, 1870 by D. Codd, Ottawa.
Congratulations to Dr. Bill Carlyle (far left) and Dr. Jock Lehr (near left) on their retirement from the Department of Geography. Dr. Carlyle taught regional and cultural geography specializing in the geography of Manitoba. Dr. Lehr taught cultural and tourism/recreation geography specializing in Ukrainian and Hutterite settlement of the Prairies. Best wishes in your future endeavours. The Department of Geography is pleased to welcome Dr. Gina Sylvestre and Mr. Matthew Dyce to the department (effective July 1).
