Arts & Humanities

George H.W. Bush Center, National Geographic, Texas A&M Experts Team Up For Panel Talk

January 19, 2018

Bush Library geography matters

By David Anaya, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

The George H.W. Bush Presidential Center together with National Geographic and the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development will present a thought leader panel discussion on human geography at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.

At the Geography Matters discussion, panelists will cover topics of contemporary interest including population distribution, urban geography, migration and best practices in education to empower students at all grade levels to thrive in a global economy.

Panelists include:

  • Alex Tait, The Geographer of National Geographic
  • Lynn Burlbaw, Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Culture, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University
  • Walter Kamphoefner, Professor of History, College of Liberal Arts, Texas A&M University
  • Raymond Robertson, Professor of Economics and Government, Dept. of International Affairs, The Bush School, Texas A&M University

Additional Participants:

  • Joyce Alexander, Dean, College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University
  • Warren Finch, Director, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
  • Robert Holzweiss, Deputy Director, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Admission to the event is free but seating is limited. Participants can register over the phone at 979-691-4057 or online at the Bush Library Center website.

The program is open to the public and includes a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception at 5:30 p.m.

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Media contact: David Anaya, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, (979) 691-4069, david.anaya@nara.gov.

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