November 11, 2024

Libraries to celebrate GIS Day, Nov. 20


The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries is celebrating GIS Day, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 20 in the second-floor collaborative space at the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons on East Campus. 

The event will include informative talks by GIS experts, networking opportunities and meeting with representatives from the Nebraska Geographic Information Office, Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. They will be discussing GIS-related internships and job opportunities in Nebraska.

The event is free, open to the public and refreshments included. 

The presentation topics cover a wide range of fields related to Geographic Information Systems and will be presented by members of the Research Partnerships unit within the University Libraries including Gabriel Bruguier, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Research Specialist Librarian, who’s talk is “Creation of the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation: A Family History.” 

Following his presentation will be a panel discussion on a GIS Career in Nebraska with insights from Casey Dunn Gossin, Claire Inbody, Jennifer Parmeley and Ryan Werner.

Sponsors: University Libraries and the School of Natural Resources

Visit Conference 2024 - University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries GIS Day for more information.