Des Plaines, IL (August 11, 2020) URISA is pleased to announce the results of its 2020 URISA Board of Directors’ election.
URISA Announces the Inaugural Virtual GIS Leadership Academy
Des Plaines, IL (July 5, 2020) As many expected and in recognition of the health risks posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and decisions by governments and businesses to continue to practice social distancing, URISA has postponed this summer’s Minneapolis and Portland offerings of the URISA GIS Leadership Academy to next year. The St. Petersburg, Florida event remains on the schedule for […]
URISA Board Releases Statement Regarding Recent Events in Florida
Des Plaines, IL (June 29, 2020) Many GIS professionals across the globe have been following the situation surrounding the much-discussed Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard and how it relates to the GIS Code of Ethics.
URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet Announces the 2020 University Student and Young Professional Digital Competition
Des Plaines, IL (June 19, 2020) URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet is pleased to announce the details for the 2020 University Student and Young Professional Digital Competition. Eligible participants must be enrolled in a college or university, be a recent graduate (spring or summer 2020), or a young or emerging geospatial professional with fewer than five years of experience.
Applications for URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet Invited
Des Plaines, IL (June 18, 2020) URISA is pleased to invite applications for its Vanguard Cabinet.
URISA Announces Election Slate
Des Plaines, IL (June 12, 2020) URISA’s Leadership Development Committee recently presented its recommended slate of candidates to the URISA Board of Directors. The Board unanimously approved the slate, listed below, for its 2020 election.
URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame Award Nominations Invited
Des Plaines, IL (January 31, 2020) 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.
URISA Announces the Release of the 2nd Edition of The GIS Management Handbook
Des Plaines, IL (January 23, 2020) URISA is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of The GIS Management Handbook. This is a major revision of the 2009 book by author Peter Croswell. The book has greatly expanded and updated content and comes with a valuable set of supplemental digital materials. It is a […]
Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS-Pro 2020 in Baltimore
Des Plaines, IL (December 17, 2019) URISA is pleased to invite presentation proposals for GIS-Pro 2020 in Baltimore. The conference will bring together GIS professionals to present, discuss, analyze, and share their experiences, insights, and solutions. Help us get the dialogue going! Showcase your expertise, collaborate with peers, and share your stories with an international […]
CalGIS 2020 Registration Opens
November 14, 2019 (Des Plaines, IL) The California URISA Chapters and the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) are pleased to announce that registration is open for CalGIS 2020, taking place February 9-11, 2020 at the Hilton Long Beach.
