Be inspired and join colleagues as they share their travel wisdom, photos, resources, and stories via Zoom all semester long.
Trekking in Nepal:
A photo tribute
Tuesday, February 1 at 12:00 p.m.
Join Terry Martin as he presents stories and photos from five treks, he did in Nepal in 2019, including two that are widely regarded as among the most beautiful in the world: the Annapurna Circuit and the Manaslu Circuit.”
Terry Martin
English Professor
I was a white, gay, Jew in Uganda
Wednesday, February 16 at 12:00 p.m.
How to not take up space when the United States is constantly telling you to take up space. As in, how to not be an ass when you're traveling.
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Ken Schneck
Education Professor &
Director of the LHE Program
Turkey: A Frequent Visitor’s Perspective Featuring an unforgettable trip on a Gulet
in the Mediterranean Sea
Wednesday, February 23 at 12:00 pm
A frequent traveler to Turkey shares her perspective about traveling to the country. She’ll share some of her favorite places and recommendations for the best things to see and experience.
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Mary Sasmaz
Svalbard: An Archipelago at Risk
Wednesday, March 2 at 12:00 pm
Michael Melampy will describe his cruise through the Svalbard Archipelago and show slides depicting the wildlife that he encountered including polar bears and walruses and provide evidence of rapid climate change in the arctic.
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Michael Melampy
Rafting the
Grand Canyon
Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00 pm
Join Dick Little as he shares his experience rafting in the Grand Canyon. From the stunning views and gorgeous water, this tale will highlight one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Dick Little
Solo Travel
with a Group:
Striking a balance in Glacier National Park
Thursday, March 24 at 4:00 pm
Sometimes it’s hard to find a travel companion – so how to check places off your bucket list? If you are new to solo travel, signing up for a group tour is a great option. Lisa Judge will share stories, tips, and photos from a group hiking tour to Glacier National Park.
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Lisa Judge
Buckeye Trail Little Loop
Friday, April 1 at 12:00 pm
It’s right out your back door. Darryl Mika will share how he experienced 265 miles of Ohio on the Little Loop of the Buckeye Trail. He finished his trek in January.
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Darryl Mika
Helping to Mitigate
US Deportation Related Gang Growth
in El Salvador
Wednesday, April 20 at 12:00 pm
Salvadorian deportees returning home are often drafted into gang life. Come and hear about a movement to help provide safe resettlement for deportees returning to El Salvador.
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Tim Morrison