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GIS Day at FHSU - November 19, 2008

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On Nov. 17, FHSU will host its 10th annual GIS Day celebration. GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing objects and events. It combines the power of a database with the visualization capabilities offered by maps. GIS technology is used throughout the world to solve problems in such areas as environmental protection, health care, land use, business efficiency, education, social inequities and much more.

GIS Day is a grassroots, global event that was introduced in 1999 to enhance public awareness of the substantial contributions of GIS technology to all our lives. Once again, Fort Hays State University will participate with an open house, presentations, and workshops. Students, faculty, staff and the public are all invited to learn about GIS and how to use it.

Schedule

Monday, November 17

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Geography Contest with prizes!
	Table at Union
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Geography Movie: Apocalypto
	Tomanek Hall Rm. 108

Tuesday, November 18
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Geography Contest with prizes!
	Table at Union
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Game Night - Refreshments will be provided
	Tomanek Hall Rm. 217

Wednesday, November 19
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	GIS Lab Open House
	Come see interesting exhibits!
	Tomanek Hall Rm. 121
10:30 a.m. - Noon	Guest Speakers:	Todd Mayer, GIS System Analyst
		Mike Kollmeyer, GIS Police Analyst
		City of Wichita, KS
	Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Geocaching Contest
	Starts in Tomanek Hall Rm. 121
4:30 p.m.	Pizza and Awards
	Tomanek 213
	World Locations & Goecaching prizes! See the correct answers to the World Locations Quiz.

For information contact Dr. Tom Shafer, 628-5969 or Dr. Rich Lisichenko, 628-4159.

Check out these Web links for more information on GIS... National GIS Day (visit this link for some great games!)
ESRI
Intergraph

Questions or comments? Contact:

Dr. John Heinrichs, Chair
Phone 785-628-4536
Geosciences Department
Phone 785-628-5389
Fax 785-628-4096



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