Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU)
Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international honor society in geography. Gamma Theta Upsilon was founded in 1928 and became a national organization in 1931. GTU works with local conservation groups, hosts geography professionals as speakers, and attends related conferences. Members of GTU have met academic requirements and share a background and interest in geography.
Mission and Goals
Kappa Upsilon chapter's members are committed to excellence in academics and service for their university and community.
GTU is a student organization of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Geography. GTU was developed:
GTU is a student organization of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Geography. GTU was developed:
- To further professional interest in geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field
- To strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom
- To advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation
- To encourage student research of high quality, and to promote an outlet for publication
- To create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography
Membership Eligibility:
Minimum of 3 geography courses completed
Cumulative GPA pf 3.3
Completed at least 3 semesters of coursework
Pay dues (one-time fee of $50)
GTU Officers
Hugo Sifuentes: President
Zoe Ontko: Vice President
Megan Flannery: Secretary (email: meganflannery@txstate.edu)
Groupme Link: https://web.groupme.com/join_group/99507155/VTYAJu4d
Meeting Times
Twice a month, Thursdays at 5:00pm in ELA 344
