GAMMA THETA UPSILON

  

The International Geographical Honor Society
THETA PI Chapter at Hunter College
City University of New York

    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. Members of GTU have met academic requirements and share a background and interest in geography. GTU chapter activities support geography knowledge and awareness. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Theta Pi chapter of GTU at Hunter College. Every year at the annual Department of Geography Dinner (this year Thursday, November 20th) new members of Hunter College's Theta Pi chapter of GTU are initiated into membership.  
   
Why should you join GTU? Purposes of GTU Eligibility for membership Benefits of GTU International Organization Geog. Bull., Edu. Fund, & Scholarships Members at Hunter Forms

Obtain an application in 1006 HN.
Application Deadline: Friday, October 30th.
Membership dues of $40 are collected only once.

Why should you join GTU?
Gamma Theta Upsilon membership is earned through superior scholarship; it is an honor, and a professional distinction.  Members receive a handsome certificate, suitable for framing.  No further membership dues are paid to the national organization after the initiation fee.  Many members choose to remain active in GTU after graduation, by joining Omega Omega, the Alumni Chapter of GTU.

 

 

The Purposes of GTU:
  1. to further professional interest in Geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field
  2. to strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom and laboratory
  3. to advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation
  4. to encourage student research of high quality, and to promote an outlet for publication
  5. to create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography
  6. to encourage members to apply geographic knowledge and skills in service to humankind

 

Eligibility for Membership
Persons seeking membership must be initiated through an established chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon. A chapter is also maintained for Alumni after graduation. There are two classes of membership in GTU:  Regular Member: Initiates must have completed a minimum of 3 geography courses, have a GPA of at least 3.3 overall and in geography, and shall have completed at least 3 semester of college course work. Honorary Member: A chapter may extend honorary membership to anyone whom it feels has, by exploration, research, lecturing, publishing, teaching, or any other way contributed to marked advancement in any phase of Geography. The fees for Honorary membership are paid by the local chapter.      

 

                                                                                  

Benefits of GTU Membership
Most chapters sponsor speakers, campus-wide programs, field trips and social events and participate in service functions.  Members can participate in numerous extra-curricular activities. Membership provides a network where you can become better acquainted with other geography students and can meet and talk with geography faculty informally. Members can improve their expertise in the field of geography by learning things not normally dealt with in the classroom. Members are eligible to apply for Gamma Theta Upsilon scholarships. Membership in an academic honor society is evidence of your dedication and competency in your career field. Some employers give hiring preference to honor society members. For Membership Information: Ask your local chapter officers or GTU faculty advisor for information on membership procedures, and the many benefits of joining Gamma Theta Upsilon.

 


 

International Organization
The society is governed under a constitution and by-laws. Nine elected officers, including two student representatives, form the Executive Committee. The annual business meeting, held in at the fall meeting of the National Council for Geographic Education, is open to all GTU members and other interested persons.

Local Chapters
Local Chapters are chartered by Gamma Theta Upsilon at colleges and universities. GTU chapters sponsor a variety of activities that support geographical learning.

Alumni Chapter
The Omega Omega chapter serves alumni of all chapters. After graduation, alumni members are encouraged to join the Omega Omega and receive continuing benefits from active affiliation with the Society.  Members of the Omega Omega alumni chapter receive the Geographical Bulletin and the Omega Omega News, and can keep up to date on major GTU events and news.

 

 

The Geographical Bulletin
This scholarly peer-journal is published twice a year by GTU. Articles concerning any area of geographical interest are solicited from students and faculty. Initiates receive two free issues after initiation and may subsequently renew their subscription.

Scholarships
Members of GTU enjoy the opportunity to apply for the seven undergraduate and four graduate scholarships each year. All scholarship and award recipients must be Regular Members currently affiliated with an active chapter or the alumni Chapter, have excellent academic records, and have contributed significantly to their chapters.

 

Theta Pi Chapter at Hunter College
Dana Reimer  Chapter Contact (dreimer@hunter.cuny.edu)