Geography
Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship
This award was established by the Kaatz family to honor the memory of Martin Kaatz who taught in the Department of Geography and Land Studies from 1952 until his retirement in the 1980s. He was a highly respected teacher and researcher and served as chair of the department for 15 years. His expertise in land use planning and careful approach to problem solving made Marty an invaluable member of many local, regional, and state. In 1980, Dr. Kaatz was named CWU's Distinguished Professor of Public Service. Marty was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed cross-country skiing. The insights he gained through his exploration of our region were instrumental to his teaching, research, and service.
Congratulations are extended to the following students who have received an award:
2025 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipients
- Landon Sanchey
2024 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipients
- Kaila Akina
2023 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipients
- John Dahm
- Cassandra Pierpont
2022 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipients
- Courtney Feeney
- Janet Vanleuven-Kern
2021 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipients
- Eileen Kelsey
- Garrett Miller
- Jess Swanson
2020 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipients
- Connor Hayes
- Jovana Zamora
2019 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Ryan Waldbillig
2018 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Andrew McDonald
2017 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Amanda Williams
2016 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Lacey Myers
2015 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Forrest Beard
2014 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Megan Cline
2013 Martin Kaatz Geography Scholarship Recipient
- Anthony Braun
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