Geography, Environment & Society
College of Liberal Arts
Award Year
2017
University Award
Distinguished Teachers Morse-Alumni
Section D
, Location 68
Kurt Kipfmueller is a dedicated teacher who has helped thousands of students to understand and appreciate the natural world. As an expert in physical geography, he teaches foundational courses in environmental science and introduces students first-hand to research projects in spectacular wilderness areas. The care and respect Kipfmueller shows to students provides them with a foundation for success early in their academic experience and makes him an outstanding example to his peers.