Map & Government Information Library

GIS Day at Main Library

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The University of Georgia will celebrate the second annual GIS Day 10 am - 2 pm Nov. 15.

The event will feature lightning talks on real-world GIS applications, UGA Map and Government Information Library tours, internship information, and free snacks.  This year, the event will also feature a Mapathon and a Map Contest with prizes for the winners. The Mapathon will map Africa with PEPFAR in support of World AIDS Day. The Map Contest will judge student-produced maps on creativity, technicality, and clarity of content. To participate in the Mapathon, contact djk69301@uga.edu or search for “UGA Mapathon Marathon” at www.Eventbrite.com.  To sign up for the Map Contest, visit https://goo.gl/kJ8SF4.