Nov. 13-17 is Geography Awareness Week, and the Geography Department is partnering with groups across campus for a series of climate, environmental and geographical (GIS) events:

Monday, Nov. 13

• UNC Student Map Gallery, 3-5 p.m., in the upstairs classroom at the LINC Library (501 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631).
  • Students in GEOG 307, GEOG 285 and GEOG 507 will be presenting their work during an open house style map gallery.
• GIS Professionals Meet Up Mappy Hour, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at WeldWerks Brewery (508 8th Ave, Greeley, CO).
  • After the map gallery, the event will move over to WeldWerks for a gathering of all of our favorite GIS folks. This is a great way to meet alumni and other GIS professionals in the region and network for career and professional development opportunities.

Tuesday Nov. 14

• Climate Conversations Popup at the LINC Library (501 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631) from 2-5:30 p.m. Join COOLER team member and UNC Geography professor Karen Barton, Ph.D., for a hands-on workshop and sustainability discussion with support from local librarian and artist Sue Safarik. There will be wool to create small earths using a method called “felting” while discussing local sustainability, environmental and climate considerations. Materials and instructions will be supplied, so no prior experience is needed.
  • There will also be opportunity to learn more about how to apply for Fulbright fellowships and scholarships to conduct research, pursue graduate studies or teach English in locations all over the world. Individuals can also contribute to a community climate time capsule, which is a participatory audio project with Karen Barton and UNC student Sara Samaniego.
  • Food and drinks will be provided. 

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Wednesday, November 15

• City of Greeley GIS Day Lightning Talks, 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the Council Chambers (City Hall, 1000 10th St, Greeley, CO, 80631).
  
  • The inaugural GIS Lightning Talk and panel discussion will showcase GIS users and work from across the City of Greeley. Each presenter will have only 5 minutes! The energetic pace is sure to prompt further questions. After the presentations, we will have time for a panel discussion.

• Performing and Visual Arts and UNC Galleries Artist Talk on “Patterns of Consumption” followed by a textiles crafting event.
  • Artist talk from 5-6 p.m. in Guggenheim 001: Artist Kalliopi Monoyios will give a talk about her art installation “Patterns of Consumption”.
  • Starting at 6:30 p.m. in Crabbe 206, join AGES for an “UnFinished Object” (UFO) craft session with Student Club Tailored Textiles. Art supplies will be provided.  Register for Crafting