UWRF Politics, Geography & International Studies

09/02/2026

Welcome Students

04/09/2026

Dear Alumni, Students, Family, Friends of Political Science, Geography, and International Studies!

You're invited to the PGIS Spring Banquet!
Join us as we celebrate the end of the semester with a night of good food, great company, and recognition of student achievements. The banquet is free for PGIS current students, and you're welcome to invite parents, family members, or friends. Reservations are $32.00 and includes cheese tray and coffee after dinner in addition to the menu.

Junior's Restaurant and Tap House
414 S Main St.
River Falls, WI 54022
Date: Friday, May 8 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Social Hour: 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00pm with Program to follow
Meal: Buffet-style dinner featuring:
• Lasagna with Beef – Traditional red sauce and a three-cheese blend
• Stuffed Poblano Peppers (vegetarian) – Filled with rice, avocado, and pico de gallo, topped with chimichurri crema
• Caesar Salad
• Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
• Dessert

We’ll also have student awards and recognitions—don’t miss it!
Reservations are required, even though the cost is covered for PGIS students.

Student Reservation Form. Free for Students
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBNmsXPvv9yv1hv591DMm_5QZAY-Ne1oeO92bW3fa83kcBKw/viewform?usp=header

Reservations for Family, Alumni, and Friends $32.00 each
https://commerce.cashnet.com/UWRF_MUGS

RSVP by May 1, 2026

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you there!

John Heppen
Chair PGIS
715-425-4244
[email protected]

—The PGIS Department

04/22/2025

04/17/2025

Dear Alumni, Students, Family, Friends of Political Science, Geography, and International Studies!

You're invited to the PGIS Spring Banquet!
Join us as we celebrate the end of the semester with a night of good food, great company, and recognition of student achievements. The banquet is free for PGIS students, and you're welcome to invite parents, family members, or friends.

Junior's Restaurant and Tap House
414 S Main St.
River Falls, WI 54022
Date: Friday, May 9 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Social Hour: 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00pm with Program to follow
Meal: Buffet-style dinner featuring:
• Lasagna with Beef – Traditional red sauce and a three-cheese blend
• Stuffed Poblano Peppers (vegetarian) – Filled with rice, avocado, and pico de gallo, topped with chimichurri crema
• Caesar Salad
• Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
• Dessert

We’ll also have student awards and recognitions—don’t miss it!
Reservations are required, even though the cost is covered for PGIS students.

Student Reservation Form. Free for Students
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBNmsXPvv9yv1hv591DMm_5QZAY-Ne1oeO92bW3fa83kcBKw/viewform?usp=header

Reservations for Family and Friends $30.39 each
https://commerce.cashnet.com/UWRF_MUGS

RSVP by April 29, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you there!

John Heppen
Chair PGIS
[email protected]

—The PGIS Department

07/11/2024

Annual Newsletter of UWRF Politics, Geography and International Studies -

The annual Midwest Undergraduate Geography Symposium (MUGS) was hosted at UW-River Falls on Saturday, April 27th, with undergraduate students, faculty and staff from regional schools, UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, Gustavus Adolphus College, Macalester College and University of St. Thomas, in attendance....

05/08/2024

GIS Summer Internship Opportunity with Washington County, MN: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washingtonmn/jobs/4497944/geographic-information-system-gis-intern

04/02/2024

The Midwest Undergraduate Geography Symposium on April 27th at UW-River Falls is fast approaching!

Undergraduate students planning to present a research paper and/or participate in the poster session must submit abstracts by this Saturday, April 6th!

Conference registration is open through April 19th. All are welcome to attend!

More info:

Midwest Undergraduate Geography Symposium

04/01/2024

If you forgot to make your reservation for the department banquet last Friday, there's still time! Please make reservations by the end of TODAY. We hope to see you there!

Department Banquet

03/25/2024

Students, Alumni, Friends and Guests - You're Invited! All are welcome to attend our department banquet on Friday, April 12th. We are really looking forward to this year's banquet! Find details at: https://www.uwrf.edu/PGIS/Banquet.cfm

We kindly ask for reservations by this Friday, March 29th.

Department Banquet