GIS Day | University of Waterloo

What is GIS Day?

GIS Day is a global event to educate people about how geography makes a difference in our lives through the technology of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). [read more]

What's happening at UW?

The courtyard on the second floor of EV1 (see map) will be set up as a map gallery where people can browse the maps and meet others. Some fun hands-on activities will be offered in the adjacent seminar room. See the agenda below.
[see photos from previous years]

Who should attend?

Students, faculty, staff and anyone else that is interested in finding out about GIS and how it is used at the University of Waterloo.

Who can I contact about this event?

This event is being hosted by the Faculty of Environment and the University Map Library. Please contact gisdayenvmail.uwaterloo.ca if you have questions or want more information.

Let us know that you are coming:

Feel free to attend all or part of the day's activities as your schedule permits. To help us anticipate how many will attend, please fill out the following form:

Agenda
November 19, 2008	EV1-Courtyard	EV1-221
11:30 - 12:00	Map Gallery
12:00 -12:30	Map Gallery	Committee and Dean's Welcome / Door Prizes
12:30 - 12:45	Cake!!!
12:45 - 1:30	Map Gallery	Hands-on activity: GPS (part of this activity will involve going outside -- dress accordingly)
1:30 - 2:20		Hands-on activity: Google Earth (data)
2:20 - 2:30		Closing remarks / Door Prizes
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