Dr. Christopher Cusack

Christopher Cusack is professor emeritus of the (former) geography program (administratively eliminated in 2021). He was responsible for teaching introductory courses, as well as courses specializing in Human Geography, Cities and Sustainability, and Geospatial Technologies.

In 2015, Dr. Cusack received the Keene State College 'Distinguished Teacher Award'. In 2018, he received the 'Good Steward Award' for his service to the college and community. He is also a Fulbright Scholar and taught geography at the University of Lodz, Poland, in 2019.

Dr. Cusack served as the President of the New England/St. Lawrence Valley Geographical Society (NESTVAL); Chair of the Regional Development and Planning Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers; Chair of the Keene College/City Commission; and, Vice-Chair of the City of Keene Planning Board.

For nearly two decades, Cusack served as a Judge for the annual New Hampshire Geographic Bee -- a competition for students in grades 4-8.

During his time at the college, Dr. Cusack's students received multiple awards including: 'Presidents’ Leadership Award' by the Campus Compact for New Hampshire; 'Best Undergraduate Student Paper Award' by the Regional Development and Planning Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers; and, 'People’s Choice Poster Award' at the Keene State College Academic Excellence Conference. His students also received a nomination for entry into the 'Young Leaders Mapping Sustainable Development Challenges' competition by the American Association of Geographers.

Seven of Cusack's 50+ publications were co-authored by Keene State College students.

Dr. Cusack sends warm wishes to all of his former students and colleagues in the department, but is excited to have joined Keene High School where he now teaches... Geography!