GIS Day at FHSU
November 17, 2021
Each year in celebration of GIS Day, the FHSU Geosciences Department hosts guest speakers, an open house, and workshops/activities that illustrate how GIS impacts our daily lives. We often also host activities and opportunities to highlight career opportunities in GIS Fields. Participating students can visit with guest speakers and GIS specialists to learn more about applications in GIS and career opportunities.
Students, faculty, staff, and the public are welcome to participate in any event celebrating GIS Day!
8:30-9:30 GIS Day Breakfast
Kick-off GIS Day with coffee and donuts in the Geosciences Student Study.
Tomanek Hall 227
9:30-10:20 Presentation "GIS and City Management"
by Mr. Cody M. Erwin, GIS Administrator for the City of Haysville.
Rarick Hall 201
2:00-3:00 Presentations "Basic GIS Skills" & "Pipeline Integrity Management"
by Mr. Mark Allen, President of Enertech Corporation
Tomanek Hall 121
3:30-5:00 Presentation "Basics of GPS and Geocaching"
by FHSU Faculty Dr. Thomas Schafer & Dr. Richard Lisichenko
Tomanek Hall 121
Pizza will be provided, RSVP requested to geosciences@fhsu.edu or on TigerLink
If you are a Geosciences Major interested in GIS as a career watch your email or contact the department for additional opportunities to meet during the day for career and internship opportunities.
VIDEOS
Special videos shared by GIS partners on GIS Day.
ACTIVITIES
Check back here during Geography Awareness Week for a list of GIS activities you can explore and learn how GIS impacts you on a daily basis.
What is GIS, What is GIS Day, and Why celebrate?
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) has transformed almost every aspect of society by providing the means to spatially describe and analyze our environment. Whether at the local, regional, national, or global scale, GIS provides the tools to solve spatial problems and find solutions.
GIS Day is a grassroots global event that was introduced in 1999 to enhance public awareness of the substantial contributions of GIS technology to our lives. Once again, Fort Hays State University will participate with an open house, presentations, demonstrations, and workshops. Students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited to learn more about GIS and how to use it.