Professor Leaves University, Attacks Lack of Geography

Edward L. Ullman, associate professor of Regional Planning, is quitting the University faculty because there is "no opportunity" for really "productive teaching and research" in geography here.

Ullman has accepted a full professorship at the University of Washington beginning July 1. Although connected with the Graduate School of Design, Ullman has been giving two half-courses for undergraduates on Geography.

His departure means that there will be only one professional geoprapher--Derwent S. Whittlesey--to work with the neighboring departments. Whittlesey gives, in alternate years, a total of six half-courses for College students.

"I Regret"

While expressing regret at leaving the University, Ullman said last night, "I regret that Harvard does not see fit to teach geography fully because of the excellent facilities for the subject here. Separate departments of Geography now exist in practically every major American university, and many of them do not have such excellent facilities as Harvard's."

Recent attempts have failed to revive the field of Geography which was cut to one permanent professor in 1948 when a de-emphasis caused several temporary staff members not to have their appointments renewed.