Author: Don Gogniat

Don Gogniat worked as an administrator for Penn State University and Chancellor for Penn State York before retirement. He served in the Peace Corps and worked as regional planner for the Costa Rican National Planning Office. Gogniat also sailed multiple times on Semester at Sea where he taught geography, global studies, and served as Executive Dean. His hobbies include travel, billiards, hiking, biking, and photography. His photographic work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and juried exhibits. He plays a fair game of “nine ball.”

Credentials of the Director of the Center for the Study of Human Trafficking

by Don Gogniat on February 16, 2016 in Center for the Study of Human Trafficking in South-Central Pennsylvania

CV: STEPANKA KORYTOVA-MAGSTADT International Studies Department Center for the Study of Global Change Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana [email protected] (812) 856-9106 EDUCATION Ph.D., Charles University, Prague, CZ, History: Dissertation: Czech Emigration Beyond the Mississippi, 1860-1900 M.A., University of Nebraska-Kearney, History: Thesis: Dr. Olga Stastny, Her Service to Nebraska and the World B.A. (Honors), Southampton University, UK, Modern European and American History:…

Developing a Center for the Study of Human Trafficking in South-central Pennsylvania

by Don Gogniat on February 10, 2016 in Center for the Study of Human Trafficking in South-Central Pennsylvania

Given the high level of activity in this area, more understanding of this horrific issue is needed. To this end we are trying to establish a center to study human trafficking in south-central Pennsylvania. Here are a few of the details. Summary Proposal Center for the Study of Human Trafficking in South-central Pennsylvania There are an estimated 4 million people…

A Great Meeting With Frederick County Bikers

by Don Gogniat on January 19, 2016 in Grand History Trail

Yesterday We had a very productive meeting with members of the Frederick County Bike Coalition to discuss their involvement with the Frederick section of the Grand History Trail. They have agreed to plan the best route through the county north to Emmittsburg. They also are going to prepare a proposal for the trail to be submitted to the Frederick County…

A Super Supporter of the Grand History Trail in Frederick County

by Don Gogniat on December 20, 2015 in Grand History Trail

Yesterday I traveled to Jefferson, Maryland to meet with an avid cyclist interested in the Grand History Trail. Joe Kelley has been riding bikes since he was a kid. He has been thinking of creating a trail from Frederick to Gettysburg for the last 25 years. He knows many cyclists in the area as well as community leaders and politicians.…

Reinforcement from The Rails to Trails Conservancy on the Grand History Trail

by Don Gogniat on December 20, 2015 in Grand History Trail

Last week I met with the President of the Rails to Trails Conservancy, Keith Laughlin, and his staff who have been working on the Grand History Trail – Kelly Pack and Jim Brown. It was a very good meeting with Keith. He was updated on the progress we have been making, and thoroughly endorses the concept of the GHT. He…

Good Meeting with Secretary of DCNR of Pennsylvania

by Don Gogniat on December 17, 2015 in Grand History Trail, Uncategorized

Cindy Dunn is enthusiastic about the Grand History Trail. In a Meeting with her last week, she pledged support to help with the Pennsylvania portions of the loop that need to be completed. We are now waiting for the budget to be approved to establish the political commission.

York Rail Trail added to hall of fame

by Don Gogniat on November 14, 2015 in Grand History Trail

Heritage Rail Trail County Park and the Torrey C. Brown Trail in Maryland were inducted into the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday. I’m obviously thrilled about the boost the distinction will give this 44-miles stretch of trail – one component of the proposed Grand History Trail I’ve been advocating for. Here’s a link to a full article about…