URISA
URISA Digest
July 17, 2013
More Events of Note: 
 

At the intersection of
GIS & 9-1-1.
November 3-6, 2013
St Louis, MO

Abstract submissions are still being accepted.    


February 24-27, 2014  Jacksonville, FL
Abstract submissions due by September 23.   

 

Take some time to visit our online calendar for dates and links to many more events. 
    
Save $35 on THE GIS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK through September 2.
giscorps
Click here for the latest GISCorps newsletter and information about the amazing projects in process! 
 
Contributions to URISA - a 501(c) (3) organization - are tax deductible in the U.S.  
Join URISA as a Corporate or Business Partner!  
Partnership details are posted online, along with a directory of current URISA partners.    

Early Registration Discounts for GIS-Pro 2013 Expire on July 22!

GIS-Pro 2013: URISA's 51st Annual Conference for GIS Professionals

September 16-19, 2013

Providence, Rhode Island

   REGISTER

URISA Certified Workshops (included with full registration - great deal!) are featured with both full and half-day offerings:
  • GIS Strategic Planning
  • Asset Management:  Planning, Strategy, and Implementation
  • GIS & Surveying-Open Exchange between a Surveyor and GIS Manager
  • Introduction to Open Street Map for GIS Users
  • Address Standards: Implementing Quality and Data Sharing
  • Emergency Preparedness for GIS
  • GIS Return on Investment 
Featured Speakers including Kristy Fifelski (aka GovGirl), David Salzer & Patrick Santoso from UNH, and Professor Jack Mustard discussing the Mars Rover.   

Dozens of Educational Sessions that are second-to-none on topics ranging from 'Storytelling and Effective GIS Communication' and 'Developing Organizational Best Practices' to 'Business Intelligence Technologies' and 'Solving Mobile Mapping Challenges'. An important conversation about 'Ethics in GIS' and a focused session for 'Women in GIS' are also on the schedule. 

Interact with the best and the brightest in the industry and build your PROFESSIONAL NETWORK - vital when you have policy, managerial or technical issues and when you need career advice.

Sponsor or exhibit at the conference and participate in the all-conference Vendor Spark Session for added exposure.

 

Check out the complete conference program with speaker and event details and register today!

 URISA and NEURISA members may register at the discounted rate and early registration discounts are available through July 22...start making your plans.
 

California Supreme Court's Decision in Orange County Case

There was a decision last week. Check out the URISA Board's note about it here. 

Register for URISA's PPGIS Webinar on July 29

Learn about "Public Participation GIS: Using GIS to Support Community Decision Making" during a 90 minute webinar on Monday, July 29 (12 Noon Eastern time). An excellent opportunity to learn from the best, without leaving your office. Register early and learn more here. 

2013 GIS in Transit Conference

Following two successful conferences presented in partnership by the National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) and URISA, we are pleased to announce an expanded collaboration in 2013 with the Transportation Research Board (TRB):
GIS in Transit Conference
October 16-17, 2013
Washington, DC

Important sessions and speakers on topics such as:
Google Transit with Real-Time Feed
Geographic Information Systems in Transit: A Federal Perspective
Delivering Agency Geographic Information Systems: Transit Geographic Information Systems Tools
Visualizations in Transit Planning
Better Spatial Tools and Concepts for Evaluating Transit Coverage Level of Service: Commute Trips, Connectivity, and Continuous Accessibility

Take a few moments to look through the program details and register by September 6 (for discounted fees).

Sponsorship opportunities are also available to reach this specialized and informed audience.

Learn more about this conference today!  
Did you vote? Ballot closes 7/19

Learn more about the candidates and their ideas for continuing to move URISA forward here. Personalized instructions for casting your ballot were emailed to URISA members on June 4 and a reminder on July 15. If you cannot locate that email, please let us know!  
URISA & Career Advancement? 

One thing I've noticed over my many years at URISA which I'll take a second to point out here... the GIS professionals who have been generous in sharing their ideas at conferences, mentoring others, and volunteering on committees seem to consistently advance in their GIS careers. They receive recognition for their achievements, develop leadership skills, and have solid professional connections to call on for career and work advice. Coincidence?

Hope to see you at one or more of URISA's remaining conferences this year!

Wendy Nelson

(847) 824-6300 

Executive Director, URISA    

 

P.S. Watch for the debut of URISA's new website...coming soon! 

    

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