Speaker(s): Frank J. Costa Introducer(s): Ashok K. Dutt - University Of Akron Session Description: The session will highlight the academic and other achievements of social geographer Dr. Allen G. Noble by way of discussing his contributions to the field and discussing new developments in Social Geography. The book "Facets of Social Geography: International and Indian Perspectives," a felicitation to Dr. Noble, will also be released at this venue. The session will seek to stimulate interest in Social Geography for students entering the field, and also serve as a forum for discussion among peers, while celebrating Dr. Noble's professional life and how he has touched the many people around him.