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.”

Crossroads Review

Popularizing Geography, September 29, 2014 By James M Jarrett – See all my reviews This review is from: Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, Ten Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change The Way You See Your World (Paperback) Crossroads is terrific. It reminded me of something a friend once told me. He suggested that, in a world where (it seemed like) everything…

Another Amazon Review of Crossroads

This is an excellent book, whether you are a world traveler or …,September 13, 2014 By Wendy Poer – See all my reviews This review is from: Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, Ten Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change The Way You See Your World (Paperback) This is an excellent book, whether you are a world traveler or not. I don’t…

Hanover Hospital Supports the GHT Concept

The Hanover Hospital, along with WellSpan Health System (which includes both York and Gettysburg) have both expressed support for the establishment of the Grand History Trail.  This means all of the health systems along the proposed trail in Pennsylvania are on board, acknowledging that the project would be beneficial for the residents of the areas they serve. Johns Hopkins Health System…

Amazon Reviews of Toothbrush People

By SASlove2010 – See all my reviews This review is from: Toothbrush People: American College Students’ Personal Experiences with Poverty, Inequalities, Humility, and Kindness (Paperback) This is an incredible book that highlights the importance of international travel. It also puts a face with some countries that most people have never been to. I have also been told by the author…

Amazon Reviews of Crossroads

By Jonathan Paulo – See all my reviews This review is from: Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, Ten Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change The Way You See Your World (Paperback) I highly recommend this book to everyone, whether you love to travel or have never traveled in your life, whether you are traveling internationally or within your own country, whether…

The Possibility of a Comission to help move the Grand History Trail Forward

Just yesterday, in a great conversation with Representative Kevin Schreiber and his staff, they have agreed to help form a multistate commission (really just Maryland and Pennsylvania and maybe the District of Columbia) that will look into the benefits of completing the Grand History Trail.  I am grateful for his leadership and his ability to envision the long range strategic value of this…