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URISA Shares GIS-Pro 2023 Conference Details

GISuser — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:31:55 +0000

Des Plaines, IL ( June 14, 2023) – URISA is pleased to share the details for GIS-Pro 2023, its 61st annual conference taking place October 16-19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Learn from more than 150 speakers who are looking forward to sharing their experiences with the geospatial community at GIS-Pro 2023. Meet with partners and sponsors […]

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URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet Hosts Seventh Annual Digital Competition

GISuser — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:19:11 +0000

March 7, 2023 (Des Plaines, IL) URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet is proud to host the seventh annual Digital Competition to promote the GIS profession and the attendance of students and young and emerging professionals at GIS-Pro 2023 in Columbus, Ohio (October 16-19, 2023). The competition will be held virtually and selected winners will receive a complimentary […]

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Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS-Pro 2023

GISuser — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:14:29 +0000

URISA’s 61st Annual Conference, GIS-Pro 2023, will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio, in partnership with the Ohio Valley Chapter of URISA. We are pleased to invite presentation proposals from the geospatial community. The conference content will be curated by a planning committee comprised of more than 50 GIS professionals from Ohio, the Great Lakes region, […]

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Nancy von Meyer, PE, PLS, GISP Inducted into URISA GIS Hall of Fame

GISuser — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:58:23 +0000

URISA is pleased to announce the induction of Nancy von Meyer, PE, PLS, GISP into its GIS Hall of Fame. URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contributions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or resources, or to the GIS profession. Nancy’s contributions are many. Nancy is a […]

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URISA Announces 2022 Young Professional Scholarship Winners

GISuser — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:56:14 +0000

Des Plaines, IL (August 19, 2022) URISA is pleased to announce that Adailin Lebron Bengochea and Sydney Fuhrig are the recipients of 2022 Dr. Marilyn O’Hara Ruiz Young Professional Scholarships*. The scholarship fully supports young professional participation in URISA’s GIS-Pro annual conference, fostering their professional connections and educational development. Selection Criteria Demonstrated work and/or research within the GIS (or related) […]

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2022 URISA Board Election Results Announced

GISuser — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:51:29 +0000

Des Plaines, IL (August 15, 2022) URISA is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 URISA Board of Directors’ election. Tom Fisher will serve in the position of President-Elect and Josiah Burkett, Bernadette deLeon, and Matt Gerike will serve as Directors. They will all begin their three-year terms at the conclusion of GIS-Pro 2022 in Boise. Thomas Fisher, GISP, AICP, GIS […]

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2022 URISA Exemplary Systems in Government Award Winners Announced

GISuser — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:36:43 +0000

Des Plaines, IL (August 5, 2022) The URISA Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) awards were first presented in 1981 to recognize outstanding achievement by government agencies in the use of geospatial information technology. This exemplary achievement is defined as the effective application of geospatial technologies and data that result in improved government service delivery and […]

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Dive Deep into Workshops and Training at GIS-Pro 2022 in Boise

GISuser — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:06:29 +0000

Des Plaines, IL (July 19, 2022) URISA, in partnership with the Northwest GIS User Group, is pleased to offer comprehensive pre-conference training and workshops during GIS-Pro 2022, taking place October 2-6, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Consider these outstanding opportunities to learn on Sunday and Monday, October 2-3: Sunday, October 2, 2022 NWGIS Training: Introduction to Python Programming (Half-Day) Taking […]

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Applications Invited for URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet

GISuser — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:05:43 +0000

Des Plaines, IL (May 20, 2022) URISA is pleased to invite applications for its Vanguard Cabinet. The Vanguard Cabinet (VC), a URISA initiative, is an advisory board made up of passionate, young* geospatial professionals who strive to engage young practitioners, increase their numbers in the organization, and better understand the concerns facing these future leaders of the geospatial community. The VC’s mission is to […]

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URISA’s GIS Leadership Academy Opportunities Announced

GISuser — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:57:32 +0000

May 12, 2022 (Des Plaines, IL) – URISA is pleased to announce three opportunities to attend the GIS Leadership Academy (GLA) in 2022. Grab a seat at this popular five-day training program which explores topics ranging from GIS strategic planning and team building to change management, resource allocation, ROI, and capacity building. Instructors, all GISPs, are experienced GIS professionals who have successfully navigated the […]

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