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Brian Sommers

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Professor
Geography
Co-Director
International Studies
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(860) 832-2792
sommersb@ccsu.edu
Office
Ebenezer D. Bassett Hall
417-01
Tuesday
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Or by appointment
Education

Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Geography
University of Arizona
1995

Master of Science (MS)

MS
Geography
Miami University
1989

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

BA
Geography
University of Akron
1987
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