Department of Geography and Planning: GIS Day

About this event

Business Public Management Center RM 102 - Seminar Room, Business Public Management Center RM 103 - Catering, Business Public Management Center - First Floor Lobby

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10am - 2pm Eastern Standard Time

The Department of Geography and Planning celebrates GIS Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

10AM: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON GEOGRAPHY, PLANNING, AND GIS

Hear directly from West Chester University students as they share their experiences, favorite projects, and what they have learned along the way. Location: Mitchell Hall Room 102

11AM: MAPS ON DEADLINE: USING GIS IN DATA JOURNALISM

Discover how maps are transforming the way journalists tell stories! Speaker: Wesley Ratko

Location: Business and Public Management Center Room 101

12PM: GRAB A BITE, SPARK A CONVERSATION, MAKE A CONNECTION!

Light refreshments will be provided! Join us for a chance to connect, share ideas, and enjoy informal conversations with fellow students, faculty, and our guest speaker.

Location: Business and Public Management Center Room 117

1PM: BUILD YOUR OWN CITY: A CITIES SKYLINES DEMONSTRATION

Ever wondered what goes into designing a city? Discover how geography, urban planning, and spatial thinking shape the cities we live in!

Location: Business and Public Management Center Room 115

For more information, contact

cmorales-ramirez@wcupa.edu

Dr. Carlos A. Morales-Ramirez

Event Name: GIS DAY 2026

Event Locator: 2026-ADKVZH