ECU to host celebration of GIS Day

East Carolina University will participate in the worldwide celebration of GIS Day 2014 with activities scheduled from 10 a.m. – to p.m. Nov. 19 in Wright Plaza.

The ECU Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, GeoClub, ECU chapter of the American Meteorological Society, The Coastal Society and SPAN are hosting events including an interactive mapping activity. The mapping will allow students to identify campus landmarks or favorite places on campus for mapping using a live Twitter feed, #GISDay.

GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that make a difference in society. It is held annually during Geography Awareness Week, which promotes geographic literacy with a focus on education.

For more information contact: Dr. Tom Allen, ALLENTH@ecu.edu, 252-328-6624.