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Officially founded in 1931, the department expanded its focus over time to include human geography, graduate-level offerings, and in 1991, a separate meteorology major. The department moved into Kallay-Christopher Hall in 2005 and added a Doppler radar and new degree tracks. Today, it remains committed to hands-on learning, small class sizes, and strong faculty-student connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"valpo-grid-block__media image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/20250207-JR-Environmental-Science-Class-_-Bharath-Ganesh-Babu-074.webp\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions valpo-accordions valpo-block component\"><div class=\"valpo-accordions__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions__top is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__label\">Geography, Meteorology &amp; Environmental Science Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-accordions__heading\">Policies &amp; Standards of Conduct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__description\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"valpo-accordions-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item init-expanded\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Policies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Geography, Meteorology, and Environmental Science (GME) van was made possible by a generous donor, Dorothy \u201cDee\u201d Herscher. To promote&nbsp;<strong>education<\/strong>&nbsp;and engagement across departments, GME may lend out the 15-person van to other departments within the Valparaiso University when it is not utilized for departmental activities. Any requested use of the departmental van by an outside department will be reviewed internally prior to approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of the van by other departments and groups internal to Valparaiso University is subject to relevant&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/about\/leadership\/general-counsel\/travel\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/about\/leadership\/general-counsel\/travel\/\">VU travel policy<\/a>, as well as the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a rental, we will not charge fees for gas not being replaced or the van being returned in a dirty condition. However, this may mean that we will not be willing to lend the vehicle to that individual or department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any request to use the van should be made at least 7 days prior to the need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests must be sent to the GME department chair&nbsp;<a onclick=\"window.open('mailto:\\u0062\\u0068\\u0061\\u0072\\u0061\\u0074\\u0068\\u002e\\u0067\\u0061\\u006e\\u0065\\u0073\\u0068\\u0062\\u0061\\u0062\\u0075\\u0040\\u0076\\u0061\\u006c\\u0070\\u006f\\u002e\\u0065\\u0064\\u0075','_blank');return false;\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.write('\\u0062\\u0068\\u0061\\u0072\\u0061\\u0074\\u0068\\u002e\\u0067\\u0061\\u006e\\u0065\\u0073\\u0068\\u0062\\u0061\\u0062\\u0075\\u0040\\u0076\\u0061\\u006c\\u0070\\u006f\\u002e\\u0065\\u0064\\u0075');<\/script><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rental fee of $100 per day (subject to change with inflation) is to be transferred to GME. Please contact administrative assistant,&nbsp;<a onclick=\"window.open('mailto:\\u007a\\u006f\\u0065\\u002e\\u0076\\u0061\\u006e\\u0064\\u0065\\u0072\\u0076\\u0069\\u006e\\u006e\\u0065\\u0040\\u0076\\u0061\\u006c\\u0070\\u006f\\u002e\\u0065\\u0064\\u0075','_blank');return false;\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.write('\\u007a\\u006f\\u0065\\u002e\\u0076\\u0061\\u006e\\u0064\\u0065\\u0072\\u0076\\u0069\\u006e\\u006e\\u0065\\u0040\\u0076\\u0061\\u006c\\u0070\\u006f\\u002e\\u0065\\u0064\\u0075');<\/script><\/a>&nbsp;for account details. This is for maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle. This fee is only for days the vehicle is actually used with no \u2018minimum\u2019 rental for weekend use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The van can only be driven by faculty who have completed the university\u2019s driver program.&nbsp;<strong>No students, even those who have completed the driver program, are allowed to drive the van<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of damage, authorized drivers are covered by VU\u2019s insurance. Any extra charges not covered by insurance will be covered by the department that is borrowing the van.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please avoid the use of this van for those outside of Valparaiso University, even if they are just passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The van should be returned with a&nbsp;full tank&nbsp;of gasoline and in the same or better cleanliness condition as when it was borrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The van should be returned to Parking Lot 5 (the lot just north of Urschel Hall) upon completion of the trip, not stored elsewhere on campus, and the key returned to the department (any GME faculty or staff member) at the earliest business day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Adopted by GME Faculty and Staff on 10.08.2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The people who make up the Department of Geography, Meteorology, &amp; Environmental Science (GME) are a group of scholars, teachers, students, staff, coworkers, supervisors \/ subordinates, and colleagues. Our continued success depends on how well we work together. GME is committed to be an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where we uphold academic and professional integrity, open communication, mutual trust, and collegiality. We will act with honesty and empathy, and take personal accountability for our individual actions. We will treat others fairly, with courtesy and respect, and will foster an intellectually and culturally inclusive environment. The department has no tolerance for unfair professional exclusion, intellectual belittling, undue pressuring, bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will extend these principles both inside the physical spaces of GME, and outside, while representing or otherwise displaying any affiliation with the department. This includes but is not limited to conferences and academic gatherings, field activities, student organization gatherings, social media engagement for professional purposes, and community outreach initiatives. In these department related public settings, we will act professionally, refrain from personally critical comments, and clearly distinguish professional comments from our personal opinions and views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is required that the following standards be clearly understood by everyone the first time. There cannot be any expectation for \u201cteachable moments\u201d and grace when it is at the expense of another\u2019s well being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expectations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Faculty, staff, and students associated with GME must adhere to all relevant\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/about\/leadership\/general-counsel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/about\/leadership\/general-counsel\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valparaiso University<\/a>\u00a0policies. Additionally, the following departmental standards of conduct must be followed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not\u00a0engage in direct or indirect bullying or harassing behavior. Such behavior includes, but not limited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making another person feel intimidated, stressed, or unsafe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging in discriminatory and offensive behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging in verbal abuse, belittling through any medium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humiliating and threatening another person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criticizing someone without justification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberately excluding someone from activities associated with GME.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberately denying access to information or other resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberately withholding information that is vital to the individual\u2019s needs to participate and function in department related activities, or to accomplish their tasks\/goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking video or audio recordings of individuals without their permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distributing video or audio recordings of individuals (real or digitally modified) on social and other media without their knowledge or permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber-bullying, which includes the use of email, text messages, chat rooms, or social media to humiliate and distress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abuse of real power or perceived power to explicitly or implicitly gain favors or to threaten disadvantage.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perceptions of disadvantage may include but are not limited to lack of collegial acceptance, exclusion from educational and professional opportunities, or loss of employment or career opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do understand&nbsp;<\/strong>that reasonable and respectful direction or guidance is not bullying. 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Sexual harassment is any form of unwelcome sexual attention or conduct that is perceived by the recipient to be offensive, humiliating or intimidating and that occurs in any instance in the departmental environment, or work-related activity and\/or event. Behaviors may include, but not be limited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unwelcome touching, grabbing or other physical contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking for sex or sexual favors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leering and staring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displaying sexually offensive material in any format.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual jokes, gestures or comments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions or discussion about an individual\u2019s sex life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The offender means no harm:<\/strong>&nbsp;The intention or motive in allegations of bullying or harassment of any kind is not relevant when determining whether the behavior was unwelcome. Bullying and harassment focuses on how the conduct was perceived and experienced rather than the intention behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aforementioned types of behavior that can be witnessed by others can cause a hostile environment and will not be tolerated. Violence or threat of violence of any sort is serious misconduct and will be reported to the authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expectations in the Field<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>An important component of education in GME is conducted away from campus (\u201cfield\u201d). Work in the field, while sometimes being unpredictable and unusual, provides exceptional opportunities to cultivate camaraderie as well as personal growth opportunities. Field work is, however, still work that takes place in a professional setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The privilege of field work is afforded to us by generous donors as well as meticulous planning by faculty\/staff field leaders. Members of GME will conduct themselves in a manner that allows a safe, inclusive, respectful, accessible environment for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to selecting field localities, trip leaders will carry out a reasonable risk assessment based on the location and activity. They will specifically assess whether or not a given location is safe and welcoming for all participants, regardless of their personal characteristics (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, disability, etc.). While field leaders will make every effort to make field experiences inclusive and accessible, it is inherently understood that such work may not be always suitable for individuals with physical challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Specific Expectations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Follow the chain of command<\/strong>: Field leaders plan strategies and goals before field excursions, and modify decisions contingent upon emerging situations. All participants may be included in decision making, but no participant will dictate another\u2019s actions unless someone\u2019s safety in the field is directly at risk. For all practical purposes, participants must respect and follow the field leaders\u2019 instructions. The chain of command is in place to make decisions that are safe, internally consistent, and rational to meet the objectives of the field expedition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be respectful guests<\/strong>: Follow the rules laid out by your field leaders as well as local authorities. Make your best efforts to leave the landscape as you found it. Be respectful of the culture and community of people who live in and around the field site or enroute. This includes explicitly asking permission to take photographs of people and use their stories, ideas, and information. Be ambassadors of your field of study, GME department, Valparaiso University, and your country. Strive to build positive relationships with local people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be respectful to each other<\/strong>: All expectations outlined in the standards of conduct apply to field activities, and must be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations in the field<\/strong>: Participants should understand that field work involves longer than average work hours and unusual sleep schedules. While field leaders will make every effort to allocate ample time for rest, that may not always be consistent. Field leaders will, however, recognize that all members have the right to stop work when they deem conditions unsafe.&nbsp; Similarly, while all reasonable efforts would be made, meals and dietary restrictions may not always be easy to accommodate. Participants should take the responsibility of self-regulating their needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Our Responsibilities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All department faculty, staff, students, and affiliates have a responsibility to help maintain an environment that is free of all forms of bullying and harassment. This responsibility includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being familiar with the Valparaiso University policies and procedures as well as department standards of conduct on bullying and harassment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complying with the standards of conduct that provides a framework for treating all individuals with dignity and respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactively supporting initiatives that raise awareness on issues of bullying or harassment, including annual review and discussion of the standards of conduct to reinforce its importance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactively review the standards of conduct before activities, events, travel, field expeditions, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging any person who has concerns about possible bullying or harassment to read the standards of conduct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acting promptly where behavior that could constitute bullying or harassment has been observed, e.g., advising the person(s) involved that the behavior be offensive and to cease immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where a situation of alleged bullying or harassment has occurred, respecting the rights of both complainant and respondent in line with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/constitutioncenter.org\/the-constitution\/articles\/amendment-xiv\/clauses\/701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">due process<\/a>. This includes refraining from starting or engaging in gossip about the situation or the individual who may be involved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refraining from victimization of any person associated with a complaint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeking guidance from the chairperson of the department, a trusted colleague, faculty, or staff member.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognizing that each situation is unique, and allowing those in positions of authority to assess and recommend corrective actions within their capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When appropriate, using university resources:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/student-life\/resources\/bias\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/student-life\/resources\/bias\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BIAS<\/a>&nbsp;incident reporting system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/student-life\/resources\/care-concerns-committee\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/student-life\/resources\/care-concerns-committee\/\">Care and Concerns Committee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/student-life\/resources\/title-ix\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/student-life\/resources\/title-ix\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title IX<\/a>&nbsp;office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-links valpo-page-links valpo-block component alignfull\"><div class=\"valpo-page-links__container\">\n<p class=\"type-size--label valpo-page-links__label\">Geography, Meteorology &amp; Environmental Science department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-page-links__heading\">Learn More!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-links-list component valpo-page-links-list valpo-page-links__list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/announcements\/\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\">Announcements<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/geography-meteorology\/experiential-learning\/student-organizations\/\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\">Student Organizations<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-grid-block valpo-grid-block valpo-block component alignfull is-style-background-theme-white is-style-card-theme-brown\"><div class=\"valpo-grid-block__grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-grid-block__card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"type-size--label valpo-grid-block__label\">Geography, Meteorology &amp; Environmental Science Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-grid-block__heading\">A Legacy of Exploration and Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-size--medium valpo-grid-block__paragraph\">&#8220;This undergraduate department has not only helped educate thousands of geography, social science, and physical science teachers for both the elementary and secondary schools, but has provided majors with such superior subject-matter backgrounds and teaching know-how that this private church-related college has had more of its graduates take advanced degrees in geography than any other undergraduate college in Indiana, the Midwest, and perhaps the United States.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"valpo-grid-block__media image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/PXL_20240314_154125392-1024x576-1.webp\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions valpo-accordions valpo-block component\"><div class=\"valpo-accordions__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions__top is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__label\">Geography, Meteorology &amp; Environmental Science Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-accordions__heading\">Weather Web<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__description\">Welcome to Valparaiso University\u2019s Weather Web! We have created this service to provide you with a sample of the highest quality weather data servers across the country. Check back often, as this listing will be constantly updated. If you would like to suggest a server link to this listing or find something broken, please contact Staff Meteorologist, Leanne Blind-Doskocil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"valpo-accordions-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item init-expanded\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Valpo Weather Data<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bergeron.valpo.edu\/?_gl=1*8prs7d*_gcl_au*MTA1MjA4NzE4Ny4xNzQ1NTk4Nzcy*_ga*MTc3NDE3Nzc2Ni4xNzQ1NTk4Nzcy*_ga_VFFE7D17B6*czE3NTA3NjgwNzMkbzEyNSRnMSR0MTc1MDc3NDY4NSRqNTAkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Weather Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bergeron.valpo.edu\/model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Numerical Weather Model Forecasts (WRF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bergeron.valpo.edu\/soundings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valpo Meteorology Radiosonde Archive<\/a>&nbsp;(Weather balloon launch data)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bergeron.valpo.edu\/radar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valpo Meteorology Doppler Radar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bergeron.valpo.edu\/forecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valparaiso Area Forecast by Valpo students<\/a>&nbsp;(during academic year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Other University Weather Sites<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weather.cod.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of DuPage (COD)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.ou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOOT Weather Data Page<\/a>&nbsp;(University of Oklahoma)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/vortex.plymouth.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plymouth State University Weather&nbsp;Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atmos.albany.edu\/index.php?d=wx_data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University at Albany Weather Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hdwx.tamu.edu\/product-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oardc.ohio-state.edu\/weather1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rap.ucar.edu\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Applications Program (RAP) at NCAR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssec.wisc.edu\/data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Wisconsin SSEC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesonet.ttu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Texas Mesonet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Sites of Interest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ametsoc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The American Meteorological Society<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Weather Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Weather Service Home Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glerl.noaa.gov\/metdata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab Meteorology Data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/capital-weather-gang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Post Capital Weather Gang<\/a>&nbsp;(with alumnus Angela Fritz)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormtrack.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Storm Chaser Home Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Weather Channel Home Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/earth.nullschool.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earth: An animated map of wind<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/weather\/tom-skilling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Skilling\u2019s Home Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The CNN Weather Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-810fbbe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Student Forecasting Tools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex 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