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Landscapes that appear to be at the top of the world, sacred but remote cities bustling with pilgrims, and children—lots of children—grace the pages of the 2006 Journey to High Asia wall calendar.

The calendar features the work of photographers from around the world and student-written stories explaining the region’s culture and geography.

Students created the calendar in a Senior Capstone class—a course that brings together students from different disciplines to serve a community partner, in this case the nonprofit Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies. Barbara Brower, geography professor, served as editor.

A small but dedicated contingent of students continued working on the project even after completion of the 20-week course to ensure that the calendar was completed on time. A Senior Capstone class in 2004 first developed the concept and design for the Journey to High Asia calendar series.

This year’s calendar is available for $14 in the PSU Bookstore, at the Patagonia store in Portland, and through the PSU Geography Department. Sales from the calendar provide support for the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, which works to educate and inspire appreciation for the High Asia region.