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Time to Register for NC GIS Pre-Conference Workshops!

Carolina URISA, soon to be known as GPN (Geospatial Professional Network) Carolina, is thrilled to announce our lineup of workshops for the 2025 NC GIS Conference in Winston-Salem!


Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 18, and join us at the Benton Convention Center for a day packed with learning and growth. Whether you’re a seasoned GIS professional or just starting your journey, there’s something here for everyone.


Here’s a sneak peek at the incredible workshops we’re offering:

  1. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to QGIS
  2. Geospatial Data Science with GRASS GIS
  3. Data Governance
  4. GIS Program Success Factors: Build Your Plan for Success
  5. Public Works GIS (Esri)
  6. Enterprise GIS (Esri)
  7. Advanced ArcGIS Pro

Each workshop is a half-day session designed to provide in-depth, hands-on learning experiences for just $125.

Learn More & Register
Ready to dive in? You can find detailed descriptions of each workshop and secure your spot by following this link: Pre-conference GIS Workshops by Carolina URISA | Eventbrite
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot today!
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Winston-Salem for a day of innovation, collaboration, and geospatial inspiration.

Warm regards,
Carolina URISA | GPN Carolina
carolinaurisa@gmail.com

The conference begins with pre-conference workshops offered by Carolina URISA on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. Check out the details and sign up today to reserve your seat! Workshops include:

  • Esri- Preparing for Change (full day)
  • Esri- Real Time GIS for Safety (half day)
  • CURISA- GIS Program Success Factors (half day)

 

FREE Webinar: K-12 Experiential Learning About Landscape Using Geospatial STEM Tools

This webinar features professors Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook and Dr. Adam Mathews from the Geography Department at Western Michigan University. The focus is to help professional GIS departments engage with children and teach geospatial technology.

 

GIS Day Activities a Success with CURISA Grant

Fayetteville State University was awarded a CURISA grant for their GIS Day activities. Follow the link to read about how they used the funds to host a virtual GeoWeek in 2021 and to view event pictures here.

 

Election Results

Thank you for your recent participation in the recent election process to fill Executive Board positions. Carolina URISA is pleased to announce the results of the voting process. The new board will fill a two-year term starting in January 2022 and work with the membership to shape the chapter under the new One URISA model.

  • President: Kevin Haynes
  • Vice President: Richard Tuinstra
  • Secretary: Meredith DiMattina
  • Treasurer: Curt Hinton

GIS Day Activities a Success with CURISA Grant

Pee Dee GIS Users Group was awarded a CURISA grant for their GIS Day activities. Follow the link to read about how they used the funds for their first in-person meeting in 2021 and to view event pictures here.