Brad Chopp emailed me this message on 8 August 2008:

I'm sure you don't remember me, I took a couple of your classes (111, 188) in about 1998.  Just wanted to thank you for those experiences.  Although I didn't know it at the time, your teachings and way of thinking have influenced me significantly more than any other professor has.  Its not even close.  In my opinion, Geog 188 should be a required class for everybody attending UWEC. 

I'm looking to travel to the Delta region of Mississippi next year and have been reviewing your website in preparation.  Thanks, again for your teachings.  In retrospect, my college experience has been worth it because of you.  FYI - currently, I'm a GIS specialist in Madison.