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TEXAS STATE VITA
Please note: For all entries, list most recent items first.
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Name: BYRON D. AUGUSTIN Title: REGENTS’ PROFESSOR
B. Educational Background
Degree Year University Major Thesis/Dissertation
Doctor of Arts 1976 University of Northern Colorado Geography
Master of Arts 1968 University of Kansas Geography
Bachelor of Arts 1964 Hastings College Geography
C. University Experience
Position University Dates
Professor Texas State University-San Marcos 2003-Present
Professor Southwest Texas State University 1987-2003
Associate Professor Southwest Texas State University 1980-1987
Assistant Professor Southwest Texas State University 1978-1980
Associate Professor Northwest Missouri State University 1977-1978
Assistant Professor Northwest Missouri State University 1969-1977
Instructor Northeastern State College 1968-1969
Assistant Instructor University of Kansas 1964-1968
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position Entity Dates
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.) Fifteen hours of intensive Spanish language credits from the University of Guanajuato, administered by the
Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, 1990.
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II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
Regents’ Professor: Texas State University Systems Board of Regents, Austin, TX, August 21, 2007
Who’s Who Among American Teachers, Educational Communications, Inc., Austin, TX, June 9, 2007
Professor of the Year: Awarded by the Non-Traditional Student Organization, Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, May, 2007
Outstanding Support Award: Awarded by the unanimous vote of the Board of Directors of the National
Race, Ethnicity, and Place Conferences of Howard University, the University of Miami, State University of
New York-Binghamton and Texas State University, April 28, 2007
Outstanding Service Award: Department of Geography 13th
Annual Alumni Reunion and Student
Celebration, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, April 28, 2007
Foundations of Excellence Award: (for teaching and mentoring students), Student Foundations, Texas State
University, San Marcos, Texas, April, 2007
Favorite Professor: Delta Gamma Fraternity, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, November, 2006
Favorite Professor: Alpha Delta Phi Scholarship Banquet, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
October, 2006
Faculty Author Recognition: President’s Faculty Authors Reception, Texas State University, San Marcos,
Texas, Fall, 2006
Outstanding Educator: San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, San Marcos, Texas, May, 2006
Professor of International Studies: Appointment as Professor of International Studies by the Provost’s
Office, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, Spring, 2006
Favorite Professor Award, Alpha Chi Honor’s Society, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March,
2006
Favorite Professor: Sterry Residence Hall, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, November, 2005
Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award: National Council for Geographic Education, Birmingham,
Alabama, November, 2005
Favorite Professor: Alpha Delta Phi Scholarship Banquet, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
October 6, 2005
Piper Professor Teaching Award, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, San Antonio, Texas, 2005
Everett Swinney Faculty Senate Teaching Excellence Award: Texas State University Faculty Senate, Texas
State University, San Marcos, Texas, 2005
Leadership and Service Award: Texas State University Development Services, Texas State University, San
Marcos, Texas, April, 2005
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Founding 100 Award: Center for Texas Music History, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, April,
2005
Foundations of Excellence Award: (for teaching and mentoring), Student Foundations, Texas State
University, San Marcos, Texas, April, 2005
Who’s Who Among American Teachers: Educational Communications, Inc. Austin, Texas, February, 2005
Faculty Author Recognition: President’s Faculty Authors Reception, Texas State University, San Marcos,
Texas, Spring, 2005
Best Class-Geography With Byron Augustin: The 2004 Guide to Texas Colleges and Universities, Texas
Monthly Magazine, Fall, 2004
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activity: School of Liberal Arts, Texas State
University, San Marcos, Texas, Fall, 2004
Outstanding Educator: San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Dunbar Recreation Center, San Marcos, Texas,
May 13, 2004
Outstanding Leadership Award: Department of Geography 10th
Annual Alumni Reunion and Student
Celebration, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, April 24, 2004
Outstanding Teacher: Delta Gamma Fraternity, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, April 8, 2004
Who’s Who Among American Teachers: Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, February,
2004
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship Banquet, San Marcos Community Center, San
Marcos, TX, November, 2003
Presidential Award for Excellence in Service: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
August, 2003
Twenty-five Years of Service Award: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, April 30, 2003
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
February 14, 2003
Recognition of Achievement Award: Department of Athletics, Strahan Coliseum, Southwest Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX, December, 2002
Award of Distinction: The Arab American Cultural and Community Center Gala, Houston Intercontinental
Hotel, Houston, TX, November, 2002
International Programs Professor of the Year: International Studies Association, Southwest Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX, April, 2002
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 2002
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship Banquet, San Marcos Community Center,
San Marcos, TX, November, 2001
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 2001
Who's Who Among American Teachers: Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, IL,
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November, 2000
SWT Faculty Mentor of the Year: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 2000
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 2000
Favorite Faculty Award: Order of Omega Gamma, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council,
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1999
SWT Quarterly Team Award: Freshman Orientation Program, Southwest Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, December, 1999
Distinguished Service Award: World Affairs Council-National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington,
DC, November, 1999
Who’s Who Among American Teachers: Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, October, 1999
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1999
Outstanding Service Award: Department of Geography 4th
Annual Alumni Reunion and Student
Celebration, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1998
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1998
State Guest of the Emirate of Qatar: A formal invitation from the royal family of Qatar to present a copy of
the book, Qatar, authored by Byron and Rebecca Augustin, to Her Highness, Sheikha Mozah Al-Misnad,
Consort to the His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani. The presentation was made at the Al-
Wajbah Royal Palace in Doha, Qatar on December 21, 1997
Outstanding Mentor: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1997
NTSO Professor of the Year: Non-Traditional Student Organization, Southwest Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, March, 1997
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1997
Faculty Scholar: A six-year appointment to the National Faculty of Atlanta, Georgia, January, 1997
Presidential Award for Outstanding Photography In Arab and Islamic Culture: National Council on
U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC, September, 1996
Outstanding Mentor: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1996
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1996
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers: Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, February,
1996
Outstanding Editor of a State Newsletter: National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Virginia Military
Institute, Lexington, VA, September, 1995
Presidential Excellence In Teaching Award: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
September, 1995
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Joseph J. Malone Faculty Fellowship: Award for two weeks of intensive studies in Arabic and Islamic
culture in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC,
May, 1995 ($12,000)
Joseph J. Malone Faculty Fellowship: Award for two weeks of intensive studies in Arabic and Islamic
culture in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC,
January, 1995 ($12,000)
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1995
Teaching Award of Honor: Southwest Texas State University Alumni Association, Southwest Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX, September, 1994
Joseph J. Malone Faculty Fellowship: Award for two weeks of intensive studies in Arabic and Islamic
culture in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, May, 1993 ($9,000)
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1993
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1992
Literacy Award: San Marcos Student Reading Council, San Marcos, TX, September, 1992
Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi Honors Society, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
February, 1991
Friend of SLAC Award: Award presented for dedicated service to the Student Learning Assistance Center,
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1991
Joseph J. Malone Faculty Fellowship: Award for two weeks of intensive studies in Arabic and Islamic
Culture in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC, March/April,
1989, ($7,500)
Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award: National Council for Geographic Education, Toronto,
Canada, November, 1984
Educator of the Year Award: Associated Student Government, Southwest Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, April, 1983
Outstanding Young Men of America: Jaycee Chapter, Maryville, MO, May, 1978
Merit Award: For development of a curriculum unit for the Bicentennial issue of the Journal of Geography,
National Council for Geographic Education, San Francisco, CA, October, 1976
Outstanding Teacher Award: Associated Student Government, Northwest Missouri State University, 1970
B. Courses Taught:
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate):
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D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
I. Other:
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
A. Works in Print
Augustin, Byron, and Jake Kubena, Iraq: Enchantment of the World, Scholastic Library Publishing, Danbury,
CN, March, 2006
Augustin, Byron, Paraguay: Enchantment of the World, Scholastic Library Publishing, Danbury, CN,
September, 2005
Augustin, Byron, Panama: Enchantment of World, Scholastic Library Publishing, Danbury, CN, February,
2005
Augustin, Byron, A to Z: Dominican Republic, Children’s Press, A Division of Scholastic Library Publishing
Company, Danbury, CN, 2005
Augustin, Byron, and Rebecca Augustin, A to Z: Greece, Children’s Press, A Division of Scholastic Library
Publishing Company, Danbury, CN, 2005
Augustin, Byron, and Rebecca Augustin, A to Z: England, Children’s Press, A Division of Scholastic Library
Publishing Company, Danbury, CN, 2005
Augustin, Byron, United Arab Emirates: Enchantment of the World, Grolier Publishing Company, A Division
of Scholastic Library Publishing Company, Danbury, CN, March, 2002
Augustin, Byron, Bolivia: Enchantment of the World, Children's Press, A Division of Grolier Publishing
Company, Danbury, CN, February, 2001
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Estaville, Lawrence, and Byron Augustin, School Atlas of Texas, W.S. Benson Publishing, Austin, Texas, 2001
Augustin, Byron, and Rebecca Augustin, Qatar: Enchantment of the World, Children's Press, A Division of
Grolier Publishing Company, Danbury, CN, April, 1997
Augustin, Byron, Texas: A Land Of Contrasts, International Geographic, Hattiesburg, MS, December, 1983
Book Chapters:
Augustin, Byron, “Has OPEC Been a Successful Cartel?” History in Dispute: The Middle East Since World
War II, Manly, Inc. Columbia, South Carolina, September, 2003
Augustin, Byron, and Brian Cooper, “Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Cancun,” Latin America and the
Caribbean, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, April of 2003
Augustin, Byron, and Micheal Kohout, “The Border Industries Program: A Geography of the Maquiladora,”
The Pacesetter Series, National Council for Geographic Education, Indiana, PA, Fall, 1995
Encyclopedias:
“John Deere and Other Tractors,” Encyclopedia of the Midwest, Institute for Collaborative Research and
Humanities, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Fall, 2003
Articles:
Augustin, Byron, and Micheael Bailey, "Adobe Bricks: Building Blocks of the Southwest," Middle Level
Learner, National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC, Fall, 2001
Augustin, Byron, and Michael Bailey, “Adobe Bricks: Building Blocks of Texas and the Southwest,” Social
Studies Texan, Vol. 15, No. 1, Summer, 1999
Blanchard-Boehm, Denise, and Byron Augustin, “After NAFTA: Problems and Prospects for the Borderlands
Maquiladora Industry,” Social Studies Texan, Vol. 13, No. 1, Summer, 1997
Augustin, Byron, “So You Want to Be A Geographer,” Hillviews Magazine, Southwest Texas State University,
San Marcos, TX, Fall, 1996
Augustin, Byron, and William Pitts, “Independence, Texas,” The New Handbook of Texas, The Texas State
Historical Association, Austin, TX, 1995
Augustin, Byron,“Abuelita,” The Lutheran Digest, Vol. 39, No. 1, Summer, 1991
Augustin, Byron,“Geography: A Pathway to Global Awareness,” Tempo, Vol. XI, No. 2, Spring, 1991
Augustin, Byron, “Independence, Texas: In the Heart of a Republic,” The Social Studies Texan, Vol. 6, No. 2,
Fall, 1990
Augustin, Byron, and Theodore, Goudge, “Maquiladoras: An Assessment of the United States-Mexico Border
Industries Program,” The Mid-South Geographer, Vol. 6, 1990
Augustin, Byron, and Dennis Fitzsimons, “Native Texans Perceptions of Yankees,” The Geographical Bulletin,
May, 1990
Augustin, Byron,“A Lesson In Love,” Hillside Scene, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
Winter/Spring, 1988
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Augustin, Byron,“The Magnificent Mustang,” The Mid-South Geographer, Vol. 4, 1988
Augustin, Byron, and Mark Bockenhauer, “Electrical Power Generation From Direct Combustion of Feed Lot
Waste,” The Geographical Bulletin, May, 1987
Augustin, Byron, and Theodore Goudge, “No Pass/No Play: Analysis of Suspension Rates for Texas Athletes,”
Texas Coach, March, 1987
Augustin, Byron, and Theodore Goudge, “No Pass/No Play: Coaches Commentary,” Texas Coach, September,
1986
Augustin, Byron, “Leapin’ Lizards,” Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, May, 1986
Augustin, Byron, and Theodore Goudge, “High School Football in Texas and Missouri: A Spatial
Comparison,” Missouri Geographer, Spring, 1986
Augustin, Byron,“The Snows of 1985-A Rare Treat,” Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, January, 1986
Augustin, Byron, “Poinsettia: The Christmas Flower,” Texas Highways, December, 1984
Augustin, Byron, “Plinking for Gold,” Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, July, 1984
Augustin, Byron, “Independence: The Athens of Early Texas,” Texas Highways, March, 1984
Augustin, Byron, and Donald Brandes, “How Big is an Acre,” Journal of Geography, January/February, 1984
Augustin, Byron, “Fireworks: Fabulous Flowers of the Fourth,” Texas Highways, July, 1982
Augustin, Byron, “Skiing To Win,” Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, June, 1982
Augustin, Byron, “Operation Orphans: Unlocking the Door to the Sport of Hunting,” Texas Parks and Wildlife
Magazine, December, 1981
Augustin, Byron, “Fruit of the Vine,” Texas Highways, July, 1981
Augustin, Byron, “Best Little River In Texas,” Texas Highways, June, 1981
Augustin, Byron, “An Introduction to Indochinese Resettlement In Texas,” Transition, 1980
Augustin, Byron, “Municipal Water Supplies in Northwest Missouri In the Summer of 1977,” Great Plains-
Rocky Mountain Geographical Journal, 1979
Augustin, Byron, “Walking the Nodaway,” Missouri Conservationist, May, 1979
Augustin, Byron, and Gail Ludwig, “Rural Communes In Colorado,” Great Plains-Rocky Mountain
Geographical Journal, 1975
Augustin, Byron, “Teaching Latitude and Longitude,” Missouri Geographer, Fall, 1973
Augustin, Byron,“Location Geography: A Gaming Strategy,” Missouri Geographer, Fall, 1972
Augustin, Byron, “Geographer’s Forum,” The Journal of Geography, September, 1972
Augustin, Byron, and Kenneth Reger, “The Decline of Rural Towns In Nodaway County, Missouri,”
Transactions: The Missouri Academy of Science, 1972
Book Reviews:
“Saving The Best of Texas: A Conservationists Approach,” Geographical Review, Spring, 1997
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“Gaza: Legacy of Occupation-A Photographer’s Journey,” Social Science Quarterly, June, 1996
“Texas: A Geography,” Professional Geographer, August, 1985
“Media Review,” Journal of Geography, February, 1976
Other Publications:
“Column Was Perfect Example of Bigotry,” Guest Editorial, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, New Braunfels,
TX, April, 2004
“Expert: Retaliation No Surprise,” Interview article published in a special Monday edition on the New
Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, New Braunfels, TX, October 8, 2001
"United Arab Emirates: Dynamo of the Gulf," Texas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations Newsletter,
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, Spring 2001
“Sharon Will Not Bring Peace, Only War and Injustice,” Guest Editorial, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, New
Braunfels, TX, February 25, 2001
“Thomas Piece on Middle East Short on Facts,” Guest Editorial, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, New
Braunfels, TX, March 24, 1998
“Driving Drunk,” Guest Editorial, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, New Braunfels, TX, January 17, 1996
“Stereotypes are Erased and New Concepts, Images Forged in Their Place,” “Visions of the Gulf War, CNN
Broadcasts,” “A Better Understanding of the Arabs,” “Arab Culture Unfolds During Trip,” “Oman: A People
Secured With Heritage, Eyes On The Future,” “Oman is More Than Most People Think,” “United States Has a
Friend in Oman,” A seven-part special editorial series published in the New Braunfels Herald Zeitung, New
Braunfels, Texas, January/February, 1995
“Demographics of Comal Independent School District,” A special topics report published by the Comal
Independent School District, New Braunfels, TX, March, 1984
“Oil Shale Multi-Media Kit,” A Special Publication of the National Council for Geographic Education, 1974
“The Pattonsburg Dam: A Field Study,” Congressional Record, June, 1973
“Hottest Thing on Wheels: A Change In Housing Concepts,” Guest Editorial, Maryville Forum, June, 1972
“National Membership Committee Report,” Journal of Geography, September, 1972
Photography has long been considered one of the creative arts. There is little doubt that a photographer uses
special artistic skills to create a photo. The professional publication of a photo often serves as a validation of
the level of the photographer’s creative ability. Dr. Byron Augustin is one of the most prolific creative
photographers in college and university teaching. A list of the number of photos that Dr. Augustin has
published is to extensive to include in a vita. Therefore, a summary of his lengthy portfolio of creativity will be
listed.
Publication of 1,086 copyright photos in books, slide sets, magazines, exhibits, professional reports,
academic journal articles, posters, video tapes, and newspapers.
Publication by fifty-five individual publishers located on four different continents.
Photos published in books representing the academic disciplines of geography, history, world
cultures, music, modern languages, religion, environmental studies, climatology, social science,
biology, mathematics, earth science, literature, anthropology, archeology, women’s studies, general
science, reading, agriculture, oceanography, and physics.
Photos permanently displayed at the Texas State Aquarium, Big Thicket National Preserve, and the
Arab-American Cultural and Community Center of Houston, Texas.
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The 20-photo exhibit, “Images of Arabia,” shown at the Field Museum of History in Chicago and the
National Geographic Society in Washington, DC.
Photos published from twenty-one independent nations, eight U.S. states and the District of
Columbia.
Twenty-seven photos published by the National Geographic Society, one of the world’s premiere
publishers of quality photography.
A significant contributor of photos to both Texas Highways Magazine and Texas Parks and Wildlife
Magazine, including the cover photo for an issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine.
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations: “Andorra: High in the Pyrenees,” SAGE Conference, Canyon High School, New Braunfels, Texas, April, 2007
“Cambodia-2007,” Panel Discussant with Deputy Ambassador Meng Eang NAY of Cambodia, Office of
International Studies, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 14, 2007
“Perspectives on Study Abroad Programs: Latin America and Japan,” International Race, Ethnicity, and Place
Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, November 3, 2006
“Recognizing the Importance of Achievements in International Education,” International Race, Ethnicity, and
Place Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, November 2, 2006
“Qatar,” Exxon Mobil Seminar, Exxon Mobil Corporate Headquarters, Houston, Texas, April 23, 2006
“Study Abroad: Developing Faculty Directed Programs,” Academic Development and Assessment Workshop,
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, March 23, 2006
“Historical Geography of the Holy Land,” The Role of American Churches in the Holy Land Conference, Saint
Andrews Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas, November 11-12, 2005
“The Yucatan Peninsula: Physical and Cultural Evolution of a Region,” Annual Conference of the National
Council on Geographic Education, Birmingham, Alabama, October 15, 2005
“Teaching Strategies for Large Theater Classes,” Faculty Advancement Center, Texas State University, San
Marcos, Texas, October 11, 2005
“The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Lower Mississippi,” KTSA Radio News Programming, San Antonio,
Texas, August 31, 2005
“Nebraska’s One Room Schools: The End of an Era,” KHAS/NBC Affiliate, Hastings, Nebraska, May 16,
2005
“Foreign Policy in Latin America,” Meet the Professors, Texas State University Cable TV, San Marcos, Texas,
November 19, 2004
“Arab Culture in a Global Society,” Keynote Address for the Arab World Studies Program sponsored by the
International Programs Office, Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, Texas A & M University, College
Station, Texas, October 8, 2004
“If It Is Broken, Please Fix It,” Keynote address, Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor’s Society Induction
Ceremonies, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 23, 2004
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“Barranca de Caliza,” Telecom America Services Annual Service Seminar, Hampton, Inn, San Marcos, TX,
November 6, 2003
“Islam and the World Today,” Wimberley Lecture Series, Chapel in the Hills, Wimberley, TX, September 9,
2003
“Barranca de Caliza,” 6:00 PM Evening News Interview on KSAT/ABC Affiliate, San Antonio, Texas, Spring,
2003
“Barranca de Caliza,” News Interview with Fox 7 News, Austin, Texas, May 23,2003
“Creating a Canyon,” Keynote address, 9th
Annual Geography Alumni Reunion and Student Celebration,
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 26, 2003
“Texas Weather,” Texas Master Naturalist Program,” Hays County Extension Office, San Marcos, TX, March
18, 2003
“Qatar’s North Field Natural Gas Development,” Symposium on the Middle East, Midwestern State University,
Wichita Falls, TX, April 9, 2002
“Bolivia: High In the Andes,” All Texas Geography Conference, Arlington, TX, November 10, 2001
“World Regional Geography: The Extinction of a Species,” International Symposium on Geographic
Education: Theory, Research, and Practice, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, May 26, 2001
“Qatar: A Country Analysis,” Exxon/Mobil Executive Seminar, Exxon/Mobile Headquarters, Houston, TX,
January 8, 2001
"Too Much World, Too Little Time: What to Leave in, What to Leave Out," A special request for
a presentation at the annual conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, San Antonio, Texas,
November 18, 2000
“Too Much World, Too Little Time: What to Leave In, What to Leave Out,” Conference on Teaching World
History and Geography 2000, Austin, TX, February, 2000
“Impact of the Texas Hill Country Floods of October, 1998, Southwest Association of American Geographers,
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, October, 1999
(with Michael Bailey), “Adobe Bricks: Building Blocks of the Southwest,” Texas Council for the Social
Studies, Dallas, TX, September 25, 1998
“A Planet Known As Texas,” 1998 Tri-National Mini-Conference, Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for
Geographic Education, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 1998
(with Rebecca Augustin), “Using Posters in Your Classroom,” Texas Council for the Social Studies, Corpus
Christi, TX, September, 20, 1997
“Peace In Jerusalem,” International Speaker Series, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, May 20, 1997
“Summer In Switzerland,” Friends of Geography Conference, Texas Alliance for Geographic Education,
Tomball, TX, February 15, 1997
“License Logic: A Plateful of Geography,” National Council for Geographic Education, Santa Barbara, CA,
November 16, 1996
“Teaching Excellence in Geography,” Southwest Association of American Geographers, University of
Oklahoma, Norman, OK, November 8, 1996
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(with Cotton Mather and Neil Salsburg), “A Tribute to Leslie Hewes,” Southwest Association of American
Geographers, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, November, 8, 1996
“The States of the Arabian Gulf: A Photographer’s Perspective,” NAFSA: Association of International
Educators, Tulsa, OK, October 16, 1996
“Fund Raising, Teacher Training and Newsletters,” Annual Conference of State Directors of the National
Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, September 15, 1996
(with Richard Boehm) “Switzerland for Teachers,” All Texas Geography Alliance Meeting, College Station,
TX, September 14, 1996
“Economic Development Along the U.S.-Mexican Border,” Franklin College, Lugano, Switzerland, June 11,
1996
“A Planet Known as Texas,” Keynote Address for the Annual Awards Banquet of the National Council for
Geographic Education, San Antonio, TX, October 27, 1995
“Saudi Arabia-Arab Culture in the Gulf States,” Annual Conference of the National Council for Geographic
Education, San Antonio, TX, October 27, 1995
“Bahrain-Arab Culture in the Gulf States,” Annual Conference of the National Council for Geographic
Education, San Antonio, TX, October 26, 1995
(with Rebecca Augustin), “Arab and Islamic Culture,” All Texas Geographic Alliance, San Antonio, TX,
September 23, 1995
“Newsletters: Lessons Learned,” Annual Conference of the State Directors of the National Council on U.S.-
Arab Relations, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, September 17, 1995
(with Rebecca Augustin), “Focus On Wilderness,” Texas Council for the Social Studies, El Paso, Texas,
October 8, 1994
“Community Outreach: Teachers and Speakers,” Annual Conference of the State Directors of the National
Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, September 17, 1994
“Prejudice on the University Campus,” Southwest Leadership Conference, Southwest Texas State University,
San Marcos, TX, February, 26, 1994
“The Geography of World History,” Texas World History Association, Southwest Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, October 16, 1993
“Making Something Out of Nothing: Establishing a State Committee,” Annual Conference of the State
Directors of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA,
September 12, 1993
“Unlearning Prejudice,” Southwest Leadership Conference, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos,
TX, February 17, 1993
“The Middle East,” Seminar for teachers in the San Antonio Independent School District, National Geographic
Society Grant, San Antonio, TX, November, 10, 1992
(with Rebecca Augustin), “Arab Awareness and Islamic Ideals,” Sixth Annual All-Texas Geographic
Conference, San Marcos, TX, October 24, 1992
“Mexico’s 1990 Census,” Annual Conference of the National Council for Geographic Education, Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic, September 24, 1992
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“How to Conduct a Workshop on Arab and Islamic Culture,” Annual Conference of the State Directors of the
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC, May 13, 1992
“Writing A State Newsletter,” Annual Conference of the State Directors of the National Council on U.S.-Arab
Relations, Washington, DC, May 13, 1992
“Seminar on the Middle East,” Annual Conference of the New Brunswick Social Studies Association,
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, May 7-8, 1992
“Kuwait After the Storm,” 4th
Annual North Texas Geography Conference, Saint Monica’s School, Dallas,
Texas, March 6, 1992
“Integrating Arab/Islamic Cultural Studies Into the Public School Curriculum,” Annual Conference of the State
Directors of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC, June 11, 1991
“Saudi Arabia Today,” Southwestern Model of the League of Arab States, National Council on U.S.-Arab
Relations, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 18, 1991
“Arab and Islamic Culture,” Fort Worth Independent School District Social Studies Symposium, Fort Worth,
TX, March 1, 1991
“Saudi Arabia: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” 3rd
Annual North Texas Geography Conference, Dallas,
TX, March 2, 1991
(with Theodore Goudge), “Ejido Tambula: A Mexican Educational Experience,” National Council for
Geographic Education, Williamsburg, VA, November 9, 1990
“Teaching Materials for State Geographies,” National Council for Geographic Education, Williamsburg, VA,
November 9, 1990
(with David Martin), “Saudi Arabia Via the 35mm Slide,” Texas Association of Middle East Scholars,
Houston, TX, October 21, 1990
“From the Convention to the Camera to the Classroom,” National Council for Geographic Education, Hershey,
PA, October 13, 1989
“Maquiladoras: An Assessment of the United States-Mexico Border Industries Program,” 1989 Winter
Conference, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, February, 17, 1989
(with Dennis Fitzsimons), “Native Texans Perceptions of Yankees,” Association of American Geographers,
Baltimore, MD, March 20, 1989
(with Theodore Goudge), “Improving Your 35mm Photography,” National Council for Geographic Education,
Snowbird, UT, October 7, 1988
(with Theodore Goudge), “No Pass/No Play: Trauma In Texas,” Association of American Geographers,
Portland, OR, April 1987
“New Problems Impact Texas High Plains Project For Electrical Generation From the Direct Combustion of
Feed Lot Waste,” Great Plains-Rocky Mountain regional meeting of the Association of American Geographers,
Omaha, NE, October, 1986
(with Mark Bockenhauer), “Electrical Generation From the Direct Combustion of Feed Lot Waste,”
Association of American Geographers, Minneapolis, MN, April, 1986
“Teaching Basic Map Skills,” National Council for Geographic Education, Toronto, Canada, October, 1984
“Acre: A Conceptualizing Exercise,” Association of American Geographers, Denver, CO, April, 1984
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“Competitive Intercollegiate Water Skiing,” Association of American Geographers, Portland, OR, April, 1983
“The Doctorate of Arts As a Teacher in a Large Undergraduate Program,” National Council for Geographic
Education, San Diego, CA, October, 1982
“The Doctorate of Arts in Geography,” Association of American Geographers, San Antonio, Texas, 1982
“The NCGE Yucatan Field Trip,” National Council for Geographic Education, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 1981
(with Richard Boehm), “Teaching Solid Waste Management to 9th
Graders,” National Council for Geographic
Education, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 1981
“Recent Developments in Indochinese Resettlement in Texas,” Southwestern Social Science Association,
Dallas, TX, March 1981
“Flood Plain Zonation on the Medina River,” Oklahoma State University Geography Seminar, Stillwater, OK,
November, 1980
“From the Field Trip to the Classroom: The Mysterious Maya In Modern Media,” National Council for
Geographic Education, Des Moines, IO, October, 1980
“Indochinese Resettlement in Texas,” Association of American Geographers, Louisville, KY, April, 1980
“Municipal Water Supplies In Northwest Missouri in the Summer of 1977,” Great Plains-Rocky Mountain
regional meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Grand Forks, North Dakota, October, 1979
“The Texas Hill Country Floods of 1978,” Association of American Geographers, Philadelphia PA, April, 1979
“Symposium On Southern Cities,” The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX, February, 1979
“The Doctorate of Arts and Geography,” National Conference on the Doctorate of Arts, University of Northern
Colorado, Greeley, CO, November, 1977
“Soil: America’s Great Natural Resource,” National Council for Geographic Education, San Francisco, CA,
November, 1976
(with Gail Ludwig), “Rural Communes in Colorado, Great Plains-Rocky Mountain regional meeting of the
Association of American Geographers, Logan, UT, October, 1975
“Oil Shale and North American Resources,” National Council for Geographic Education, Toronto, Canada,
November, 1975
“Oil Shale and Colorado,” Great Plains-Rocky Mountain regional meeting of the Association of American
Geographers, Greeley, CO, October, 1974
“The Pattonsburg Project: Is It Worth a Dam?” National Council for Geographic Education, Washington, DC,
November, 1973
“The Pattonsburg Dam: The Natives Are Restless,” Missouri Academy of Sciences, Columbia, MO, April,
1973
“Conservation of Natural Resources,” National Council for Geographic Education, Milwaukee, WI, November,
1972
“Hottest Thing On Wheels: A Change In Housing Concepts,” Missouri Academy of Science, Lake of the
Ozarks, MO, April, 1972
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“Decline In Rural Villages In Nodaway County, Missouri, Missouri Academy of Sciences, Springfield, MO,
April, 1971
C. Grants and Contracts
Speakers Grant, Texas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations, Wichita Falls, Texas, November, 2007, ($500)
Educational Materials Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, September, 2004, ($3,200)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, October, 2003 ($15,000)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, May, 2002, ($3,000)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, August, 2001, ($2,000)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, August, 2000, ($3,000)
Research Grant, Ministry of Culture and Information, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, UAE, December,
1999, ($10,000)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, October, 1999, ($2,000)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, April, 1997, ($2,000)
“Images of Arabia-National Photo Exhibit Grant,” Kodak of Texas and National Photo Laboratories of
Houston, TX, May, 1996, ($2,500)
Educational Publications Grant, Aramco Services Company, Houston, TX, April, 1996, ($2,000)
Research Grant, Emiri Palace and Foreign Ministry, Doha, Qatar, March, 1995, ($12,000)
University Lecture Series Grant, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, November, 1995,
($1,000)
University Lecture Series Grant, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, November, 1994, ($700)
Arab and Islamic Cultures Educational Materials Grant, National Council On U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington,
DC, August 1994, ($500)
Media Workshop Equipment Grant, School of Liberal Arts, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos,
TX, May, 1994, ($1,000)
Arabic and Islamic Awareness Grant, U.S. Council on Middle East Policy, Washington, DC, September, 1993,
($1,500)
Lecture Bureau Grant, National Council On U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington, DC, September, 1993, ($500)
Arab and Islamic Cultures Educational Materials Grant, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Washington,
DC, August, 1993, ($1,200)
Middle East Seminar Grant, U.S. Outreach Fund of the Middle East Institute, Washington, DC, February, 1992,
($558)
(with Richard Boehm and James Petersen), Staff Development Program for Improvement of Geographic
Education, Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX, May, 1991, ($50,000)
(with Richard Boehm and James Petersen), Staff Development Program for Improvement of Geographic
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Education, Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX, May, 1990, ($50,000)
Seminar on Southwestern Studies Grant, National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC, August,
1990, ($2,400)
Arab and Islamic Cultures Educational Materials Grant, National Council On U.S.-Arab Relations,
Washington, DC, August, 1990 ($1,700)
University Lecture Series Grant, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1989, ($500)
University Lecture Series Grant, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, November, 1989, ($500)
Organized Research Grant, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 1985-86, ($3,700)
EDPA Media Institute Grant, U.S. Department of Education administered through the National Council for
Geographic Education in Guadalajara, Mexico, October, 1969, ($750)
Endowments:
Personally secured more than $150,000 in endowed scholarship monies for Texas State University.
D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:
IV. SERVICE
A. University: “Ten Steps to Success,” Keynote address to the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor’s Society Induction Ceremonies,
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, April 1, 2007
“Why Endowments are Crucial to the University,” School of Liberal Arts Development Advisory Committee,
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, March 31, 2006
“Teaching Strategies For Large Theater Classes,” Faculty Advancement Center, Texas State University, San
Marcos, Texas, October 11, 2005
“How to Achieve Academic Success,” Phi Delta Theta Fraternity,” Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
March 7, 2005
“Warning Signs for Academic Failure,” Student Learning Assistance Center Staff Improvement Program, Texas
State University, San Marcos, Texas, January 17, 2005
Co-Chair, University Fund Drive, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, (2005-2006)
Director: Twenty-four day Study Abroad Program in the Land of the Maya, conducted on site in the Yucatan
Peninsula, June 4-27, 2006
Faculty Sponsor, Muslim Student Association, Texas State University, (2001-present)
Director: Twenty-two day Study Abroad Program in the Land of the Maya, conducted on site in the Yucatan
Peninsula, June 4, 2004 to June 27, 2004
“Presidential Debate,” Panel Discussant for the Political Science Honor’s Society Presidential Election of 2004,
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, October 11, 2004
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“Differences in the Cultural Roles of Arab Men and Women,” President’s Associates Reception, Texas State
University, San Marcos, Texas, October 9, 2004
Member: Editorial Advisory Board, Goode’s World Atlas, Rand McNally and Company, Chicago, IL, (2003)
Director: Twenty-two day Study Abroad Program in the Land of the Maya, conducted on site in the Yucatan
Peninsula, June 6 to June 29, 2003
Director: Six-day Yucatan Field Trip Experience for Geo-Nexus: Research in Geographic and Environmental
Education, The Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education, Southwest Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, May 15-20, 2003
Witness: Texas State Senate Committee on Higher Education, Texas State Senate Conference Room, Texas
Capitol, Austin, TX, March 24, 2003
Director: Three-week Study Abroad Program, “Summer in the Land of the Maya,” conducted on site in the
Yucatan Peninsula, June 7, to June 29, 2002
Director: Three-week Study Abroad Program, “Summer In the Land of the Maya,” conducted on site in the
Yucatan Peninsula, June 9 to July 1, 2000
Director: Three-week Study Abroad Program, “Summer in the Land of the Maya,” conducted on site in the
Yucatan Peninsula, June 7-29, 1998
Faculty Mentor: Rockefeller Brothers Scholarship Fund for Minority Students Entering the Teaching
Profession, Student Mentee, Raul C. Gonzalez, Spring, 1997
Conference Director: The Southwestern Model of the League of Arab States Leadership Development
Program, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 11-14, 1997
Director: Three-week Study Abroad Program, Summer in Switzerland,” conducted on the campus of Franklin
College in Lugano, Switzerland, June 6-28, 1997
Conference Director: The Southwestern Model of the League of Arab States Leadership Development
Program, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 10-13, 1996
Director: Twelve-day Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica, conducted in several regions of Costa Rica,
December-January, 1989-1990
Director: Thirteen-day Study Abroad Program to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Southwest Texas State
University, May, 1988
Director: Twenty-one Day Study Abroad Program to the Republic of South Africa and Swaziland, Southwest
Texas State University, June, 1984
Director: Yucatan Field Trip for the Annual Convention of the National Council for Geographic Education,
Mexico City, Mexico, October, 1979
Director: Nine-day Study Abroad Program in the Land of the Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, (1978, 1979,
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)
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B. Departmental: Co-Chair, Department of Geography Alumni Reunion and Student Celebration, Texas State University, San
Marcos, Texas, (2006-2007)
“Do You Think That You Know A Lot About Texas? Maybe,” Gamma Theta Upsilon Honor’s Society, Texas
State University, San Marcos, Texas, March 8, 2005
“Problems In South Africa,” Guest Lecture for Copperas Cove High School Geography Club, Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX, March 26, 2004
Director: Texas Alliance for Geographic Education Institute in Geographic Education, “The Five Fundamental
Themes of Geography and the Texas Essential Elements,” Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
July 15, to August 2, 1991
Director: Summer Institute for Texas Geography for Grades 4 and 7, Texas Alliance for Geographic
Education, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, July 4-27, 1990
Director: “The Five Fundamental Themes of Geography and the Texas Essential Elements,” Texas Alliance
for Geographic Education, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, June 13-30, 1989
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“Lessons That Last-Recognition of Award Winning Teaching,” Guest Speaker, Faculty Advancement Center
Seminar, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, February 13, 2004
“Mexico,” Guest Speaker for Scholars Day, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, February 13, 2004
“Environmental Issues: Are You the Problem or the Solution?” Blanco Hall Residence Life Lecture Series,
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, October 15, 2003
“Politics and Change in the Arabian Gulf,” Guest Speaker, Philosophy Dialogue Series, Texas State University,
San Marcos, TX, September 15, 2003
“Texas State University,” Guest Speaker for the LBJ Debate Society, Southwest Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX, April 17, 2003
“Barranca de Caliza,” Guest Speaker for the Southwest Texas State University Wildlife Society, March 6, 2003
“Mexico,” Guest Speaker for 105 high school scholars attending Scholar’s Day at Southwest Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX, February 14, 2002
Keynote Speaker: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Induction Ceremonies, Southwest Texas State
University, San Marcos, TX, April, 1999
Invited Speaker: Student Affairs Leadership Conference, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX,
March, 1998
Academic Sponsor: Six-member academic team for the Southwestern Model of the League of Arab States
Leadership Development Program, competition held at Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, (1992,
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)
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Keynote Speaker: “Two Roads to the Future,” Alpha Chi National Honor Society Induction Ceremony,
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, February 23, 1992
Member: Gildea Scholarship Selection Committee, National Council for Geographic Education, (1979-1981)
Departmental Representative: College Day, Day of Dialogue, Gold Carpet Weekend, Freshman Orientation,
First Weekend, Mini-University, Making Academic Success Happen, Paws Preview,
and numerous other university student assistance programs, 1978-present.
Undergraduate Advisor: Concentration In Resource and Environmental Studies, Department of Geography,
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 1978-present
C. Community: “Understanding Islam,” Wimberley, Texas, Adult Religion Class, Wimberley, Texas, January 18, 2007
“How Religion is Destroying Iraq,” Unitarian Universal Fellowship, San Marcos, Texas, September 24, 2006
“Female Traditions in the Arab World,” San Marcos Noon Lions Club, San Marcos, Texas, June 5, 2005
Guest Speaker: Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Optimists Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, Local Churches, Public Schools,
and various other community and university organizations. Since 1968, I have made more than 400
presentations to groups like those mentioned above. There are simply too many to list.
Field Trip Director: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Seele Elementary School Geography Club, NBISD,
New Braunfels, TX, (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Member: New Braunfels Independent School District Committee On High School Scheduling, 1998
Chairman: World Missions, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Braunfels, TX, (1985-1987)
Member, Long Range Planning Committee, Comal Independent School District, New Braunfels, TX, (1983-
1984)
Board of Education: Cross Lutheran Church Preschool, New Braunfels, TX, (1978-1982)
D. Professional: Director: Six-day/fifteen participant volunteer beach clean-up program, United Nation’s Sian Kaan World
Heritage Site Biosphere, Ascension Bay, Quintana Roo, Mexico, June 26 to July 3, 2005
Member: Host Committee, Unity and Friendship Gala, Arab American Cultural & Community Center,
Houston, TX (2001-present)
“Texas Weather,” Guest Lecture for San Marcos Master Naturalist Program, Hayes County Extension Office,
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San Marcos, TX, March 9, 2004
“A Brief History of Islam,” Guest Speaker for Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Campus Community
Christian Center, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, January 25, 2004
“Nature Creates a Canyon,” Guest Speaker for the San Marcos Senior Citizens Association, San Marcos, TX,
August 4, 2003
Advisory Board: Friendship Caravan, Inc., Washington, DC and New Haven, CN, 2002-2003
Discussant: “The Palestinian-Israeli Impasse: Has U.S. Policy Run Its Course?” Center for Policy Analysis on
Palestine, National Press Club, Washington, DC, November 2, 2001
Content Editor: Horizons Texas, Harcourt School Publishers, Orlando, FL, 2001
Content Editor: Texas Geography Handbook for World Geography, Glencoe/McGraw Hill, New York, NY,
2001
Associate Editor: Texas School Atlas, W.S. Benson & Company, Austin, TX, 2001
Keynote Speaker: Canyon High School Honors Society Induction Ceremony, New Braunfels, TX, January 20,
2000
Visiting Scholar: Elder Hostel Educational Program, New Braunfels, TX, February, 2000
Visiting Scholar: Washington, DC, Alliance for Geographic Education, National Geographic Society,
Washington, DC, February, 2000
Keynote Speaker: National Honors Society Induction Ceremonies, Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX,
January, 2000
Photo Editor: Bolivia: Enchantment of the World, Grolier Publishing Company, Danbury, CN, December,
1999
Panel Discussant: “The Peace Process,” World Affairs Council, Washington, DC, November, 1999
Director: Washington, DC, Alliance for Geographic Education Summer Institute, National Geographic
Society, Washington, DC, July 29 to August 4, 1999
Deputy Director: Texas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations, Wichita Falls, TX, (1998-Present)
Editor: The Southwest, CD-ROM and Picture-Pak publication, National Geographic Society, Washington, DC,
1998
Photo Editor: Oman: Enchantment of the World, Grolier Publishing Company, Danbury, CN, 1998
Director: Washington, DC, Alliance for Geographic Education Summer Institute, National Geographic
Society, Washington, DC, August 2-15, 1998
Visiting Scholar: Washington, DC, Alliance for Geographic Education, National Geographic Society,
Washington, DC, December, 1998
Guest Speaker: Teacher In-Service, Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX, November,
1998
Keynote Speaker: Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology Induction Ceremonies, Gruene, TX,
November, 1998
Consultant: Global Oil and Gas Issues, Research Support and Marketing, London, England, April, 1998
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Reviewer, National Science Foundation Grant Proposal, March, 1996
Visiting Scholar: “Islam,” The National Faculty Summer Institute, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ,
July 26 to August 9, 1996
Content Editor: Qatar: Children of the World From A to Z, Shakti for Children, Durham, NC, March, 1996
Visiting Scholar: “Africa: A Geographic Perspective,” The National Faculty, Vicksburg, MS, December 1995
Content Editor: Oman: Enchantment of the World, Grolier Publishing Company, Danbury, CT, November,
1995
Co-Director: Two-day field trip to Del Rio, Texas and Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, National Council for
Geographic Education, October 24-25, 1995
Keynote Speaker: “The World As a Textbook,” National Honors Society Induction Ceremonies, New
Braunfels Middle School, New Braunfels, TX, January 30, 1995
Member: Local Arrangements Committee, Annual Convention for the National Council for Geographic
Education, San Antonio, TX, October, 1995
Visiting Scholar: “Africa: A Continental Survey,” The National Faculty, Lafayette, LA, April 27-28, 1995
Visiting Scholar: “Crossing Borders,” The National Faculty Summer Institute, Tulane University, New
Orleans, LA, July 9-22, 1994
Co-Director: “Arab Awareness and Islamic Ideals,” Staff Development Seminar for New Braunfels
Independent School District, New Braunfels, TX, January 27-28, 1994
Keynote Speaker: “Making a Difference in the World,” Canyon High School National Honor Society
Induction Ceremony, New Braunfels, TX, January 9, 1992
Keynote Speaker: “A Library For Ejido Tambula,” Award Ceremony of the San Marcos Student Reading
Council, San Marcos, TX, January, 30, 1992
Editor: Texas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations Newsletter, 1990 to 1997
Executive Director: Texas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations, 1990 to 1997
Visiting Scholar: “Regions and Concepts,” United States Department of State Overseas Schools and the
Association of American Schools in South America, Brasilia Brazil, March 18-22, 1991
Visiting Scholar: “The Middle East Crisis,” Pan American School, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, March 14, 1991
Member: Advisory Committee for the Conference of the Certification of Educators in Texas (EXCET),
National Evaluation Systems, Inc., Austin, TX, February 4-5, 1991
Visiting Scholar: “Regions and Concepts,” United States Department of State Overseas Schools and the
Association of American Schools in South America, Santiago, Chile, October 12-17, 1990
Chairman: Steering Committee, Program Development for Teacher Training, Association of American Schools
In South America, Miami, FL, September 8-9, 1990
Visiting Scholar: “Revitalizing Geography In the Curriculum: Regions, Maps, and Teaching Strategies,”
Shippensburg State University, Shippensburg, PA, June 21-22, 1990
Member: Ad-Hoc Committee on Business Relations, National Council for Geographic Education, Indiana, PA,
1989-1991
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Executive Officer (Secretary) National Council for Geographic Education, Indiana, PA, 1981-1983
Committee Member: Texas Task Force On The Resettlement of Indochinese Refugees, Appointment by
Governor William Clements, Austin, TX, 1979-1980
Member: Local Arrangements Committee, Annual Convention for the Association of American Geographers,
San Antonio, TX, 1982
Reviewer: “Career Education In Geography,” Journal of Geography, March, 1981
Moderator: “Geography In the Schools-Hopes and Fears,” Association of American Geographers, Louisville,
KY, April, 1980
Member: Local Arrangements Committee, Annual Convention of the National Council for Geographic
Education, Mexico City, Mexico, October, 1979
Member: Media Materials Advisory Committee, National Council for Geographic Education, (1978-1981)
Executive Board Member, National Council for Geographic Education, Indiana, PA, 1978-1980
Member: Local Arrangements Committee, Annual Convention of the National Council for Geographic
Education, St. Louis, MO, 1977
Moderator: “Geography and Environmental Considerations,” National Council for Geographic Education, St.
Louis, MO, November, 1977
Participant: Office of Environmental Education Workshop, National Council for Geographic Education, San
Francisco, CA, November, 1976
Reviewer: “Evaluation of Urban Knowledge in Kansas City Elementary Students,” Journal of Geography,
June, 1976
Member: Ad-Hoc Committee to Restructure State Coordinators Organization, National Council for
Geographic Education, 1976
Guest Speaker: New Jersey Education Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April, 1976
Member: Nominating Committee, National Council for Geographic Education, (1974, 1976, 1986)
Chairman, Journal of Geography Awards Committee, 1975
Moderator: “Geography In the Elementary Schools,” National Council for Geographic Education, Chicago, IL,
November, 1974
Expert Witness: United States House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC,
Summer, 1974
Expert Witness: United States Senate Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC, Summer, 1974
Discussant, “Geography In the School Curriculum,” National Council for Geographic Education, Washington,
DC, November, 1973
Expert Witness: United States House of Representatives Public Works Committee, Washington, DC, Summer,
1973
Expert Witness: United States House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC,
Summer, 1973
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Expert Witness: United States Senate Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC, Summer, 1973
Director: “Ozark Field Trip,” for the annual convention of the Association of American Geographers, Kansas
City, KS, April, 1973
Chairman: Geography Section of the Missouri Academy of Sciences, Columbia, MO, 1973-1974
Chairman: Membership Committee, National Council for Geographic Education, (1970-1971)
Director: Missouri State Summer Teacher Education Institutes, Northwest Missouri State University,
Maryville, MO, (1969, 1970, 1971, 1972)
E. Organizations
1. Honorary:
2. Professional:
F. Services Honors and Awards:
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