The Department of Geography and Meteorology at Valparaiso University is committed to principles of diversity and fully supports the univerity's statement on equal opportunity. We seek to provide equal access to educational opportunities for all students. We are committed to fostering a welcoming departmental environment in which faculty, staff, and students have opportunities to learn about the value of diversity and practice respect for individual differences. The department invites and encourages students of all backgrounds to take our classes and consider majoring in our programs.