FIG College Connections Faculty: Galen Martin - Department of International Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Galen Martin received his PhD from University of California at Davis in human and environmental geography. He has been designing and teaching international studies and environmental studies courses at the University of Oregon for most of the past three decades. Recent classes and research explore the interface of consumerism, food, and the environment. He has extensive international experience with a regional focus on Latin America. His most recent research and travel was in Cuba. Outside the classroom, Dr. Martin is an avid runner and performs music in several venues. He and his family tend a herd of grass-fed sheep and goats as well as garden on a small farm near Eugene.
Hi everyone! My name is Madeline Baker and I am so excited to be your FIG assistant this upcoming fall for the Edible History FIG. I will be a fourth-year student pursuing a BS in Environmental Studies with a minor in Food Studies and Sustainable Business.
I grew up in Sacramento, California but my parents recently moved to Denver, Colorado which I am very excited to go visit over breaks! Since coming to the UO, I have fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest and hope to return at some point in my life. In my spare time, I love to bake, read, watch movies, workout, and spend time with friends and family. I am always taking any book and movie recommendations! I also love to travel and hope to see as much of the world as possible. Some of my favorite places I have been are Belize, Canada, and New York. This summer I will be getting the opportunity to study abroad in Greece in the "Greek Food and Culture" program.
I am very excited to meet all of you and share the experiences of a FIG together! If you have any questions about myself or the upcoming term, please reach out as I am always here as a resource and would love to hear from y'all! If you don't have any questions and just want to introduce yourself that is also welcome! See you all in the fall and I cannot wait for what's to come!
