Geography Awareness Week (GeoWeek)
Redlands campus Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 All Day
About the event
GeoWeek, happening on November 17 – 20th, is an annual series of events dedicated to celebrating spatial thinking and geographic information systems (GIS) at the University of Redlands. Students, faculty, and community members can participate in various activities, including community mapping projects, career nights, and presentations by industry leaders.
The University of Redlands is a spatial institution, meaning that spatial thinking is integrated into a broad spectrum of coursework, research, and administrative functions. Help us celebrate the importance of spatial studies and GIS by participating in one or more geography-focused activities during GeoWeek 2025!
For more information on GeoWeek, check out U of R Spatial Hub Portal (only current students have access with their login) or contact us at igi@redlands.edu. For the latest news, connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.
Discover how our faculty and students are shaping the future of GIS education and innovation at Univesity of Redlands on At the Center of GIS.
Schedule
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Monday, November 17
Come Fly with Me!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Deacon's Garden (Bulldog Statue between the Library and Lewis Hall), weather permitting
Fly a Drone with Will Wagner, Visiting Assistant Professor, Geographic Information Science; Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Geospatial Impact (IGI).
Spatial Minor, GIS Major, & Accelerated GIS Pathways Information Session
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Lewis Hall GeoLounge
Discover GIS education at the University of Redlands, located in Redlands, California—home to Esri, the world’s leading GIS company. The Department of Geographic Information Science offers personalized programs, including a Spatial Studies Minor that applies spatial thinking across disciplines, and B.A./B.S. degrees in GIS that provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world problem solving. The GIS pathway curriculum balances geographic principles with advanced geospatial technologies, preparing students for seamless entry into Redlands’ renowned graduate programs and the option to earn a master’s in a fifth year.
Tuesday, November 18
Humanitarian Mapathon
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Lewis Hall GeoLounge
Faculty, staff, and students please join us to help map global communities that have recently been affected by earthquakes, typhoons, fires, floods, or disease. We’ll teach you the basics, so no GIS or mapping experience is necessary. Computers are available in the lab, but we ask that you bring a laptop if you have one so we can reserve the computers for those that need them. Stop in for 10 minutes or two hours!
GIS Career Discovery Night | RSVP
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Armacost Library Niche
Ready to meet the experts and explore where GIS could take your career? Join us for GIS Career Discovery Night where you'll have a chance to connect with professionals from top organizations who'll share insights, tips, and real-life GIS stories. We will have representatives from various local companies and agencies to discuss, at timed intervals, how their companies use GIS and what skills their companies are looking for in applicants. Sponsored by the Office of Career & Professional Development.
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Wednesday, November 19 – 
GIS Day Open House
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Hunsaker Plaza
Have fun, get inspired, and learn! Students, faculty, and staff demonstrate how GIS technologies are making a difference. Games and Prizes! And a visit from George!
GeoVR - Makerspace Fun!
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Armacost Library 151
Join Iyan Barrera-Sandri (Instructional Designer, Jones Computer Lab Supervisor) to use the University's VR equipment to explore our world.
Department of Geographic Information Science Colloquium
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Appleton 116
- Will Wagner (Visiting Assistant Professor, Geographic Information Science; Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Geospatial Impact (IGI) – “WTF is GIS? Exactly.”
- Jaehee Park (Visiting Assistant Professor, Geographic Information Science) – “Mapping Society: What Social Media and Mobile Phone Data Reveal About People and Places”
- Alex Goff (MSGIS Student, ’26) – “Dashboard for Geospatial Visualization of Mangrove Loss Influenced by Plastic Pollution”
Discover how GIS is shaping our world at the upcoming GIS Colloquium — an inspiring gathering of thinkers, innovators, and spatial storytellers.
Center for Spatial Business Speaker Series | RSVP
5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. at Casa Loma Room
Speaker: Carsten Bjornsson, Sr. Business Development Manager, Esri
Topic: GIS Addressing: Political, Cultural, and Government Contexts
Complimentary Dinner starts at 5:30 pm; Talk at 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. View the flyer for more info. Learn more about the Center for Spatial Business.
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Thursday, November 20 – Esri connects with the U of R
Esri Career Studio Takeover: Info Session | RSVP
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Armacost Library 116
Did you know that 17% of the 2023 Esri intern class attended the University of Redlands? You could be next! Join this information session to learn from Esri recruiters on how to put your best foot forward for their internship and job opportunities! By the Office of Career & Professional Development.
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Esri Career Studio Takeover: Resume Reviews 1:1 with Esri | RSVP
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Armacost Library 116
Sign up to get your résumé reviewed by Esri recruiters or ask Esri-specific questions around interview preparation, application tips, and more! 1:1 résumé reviews will be held in 10-minute increments. There are 22 time slots available, and students will be met on a first come basis. Register now! By the Office of Career & Professional Development.
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Mappy Hour – GeoTrivia Night
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Lewis Hall GeoLounge
Put your map skills to the test! Join us for a fun and fast-paced Geography & GIS Trivia Night, where you'll compete to answer questions on everything from world capitals and landforms to spatial data and mapping tools. Whether you're a seasoned GIS pro or just love a good geography challenge, this event promises brain-teasing fun, friendly competition, and great prizes. Don’t miss it!