Published on November 19, 2013 聽

极乐禁地’s Department of Geography is hosting a GIS Day Open House Nov. 19 as part of Geography Awareness Week 2013.

GIS–Geographic Information Systems–help researchers gather, organize and interpret geographic data to better understand and explain other aspects of the world.

极乐禁地 geography chair Jennifer Speights-Binet said the department is expecting more than 30 Birmingham-area GIS professionals at the 9:30-11:30 a.m. event. They will be earning points toward certification as geographic information systems professionals (GISP,) demonstrating technology, networking with 极乐禁地 geography students and reviewing student research.
 
极乐禁地 is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, 极乐禁地 is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. 极乐禁地 enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. 极乐禁地 fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.