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- 5pm Social will be at Miller Park for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins Baseball Game. Note, group discount ticket price is tentatively set for $35 and is in addition to the Meeting Registration Fee.
- A Saturday Morning Golf Social (Inter-State or Inter-Regional) Best Ball or Scramble format Challenge/Tournament is also being planned. Door Prizes for all who attend. As always, door prize donations are always welcome. Again, this will be an additional fee to be determined. Please let Miles know if you are interested.
The SCO maintains a calendar of local events related to mapping and spatial technologies. This calendar will help keep you up to date with regional and local activities in Wisconsin. We also provide a number of links in other calendars that will keep you informed of national and international conferences, meetings, training sessions and other mapping-related events.
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May 15, 2008
Minnesota GIS/LIS Association s sponsoring a series of 11 half-day educational workshops in the Twin Cities area on May 15th. A range of topics will be covered, including: Enterprise Data Management with ArcGIS Server 9.2, Using LiDAR Data in ArcGIS, Introduction to Model Builder, Introductory and Intermediate Geospatial Programming with Python, Introductory and Intermediate Integrating Google SketchUp into the GIS Workflow, ArcGIS Server 9.2 Web Applications & Services, and Hydraulic Modeling with ArcHydro. Early registration costs $75 per course. The price is $90 after May 2.Link: Information and Registration
May 20, 2008
Asset Management & Geospatial Technology Organizations that maintain widely dispersed infrastructure assets, such as electrical equipment and pipe networks, face a variety of asset management challenges. The ability to perform proper maintenance on the right equipment at the correct location can increase the performance of the equipment. This can contribute significantly to quality of service and result in substantial savings, but how can this objective be achieved? The Wisconsin chapter of GITA invites you to our May 20th seminar from 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM, "Asset Management & Geospatial Technology", to hear from regional organizations that are utilizing geospatial and asset management technology to meet the challenge.Link: Agenda
May 27-28, 2008
Introduction to ArcView 3x This 2 day ESRI authorized course is an introduction to the powerful, yet easy-to-use program for viewing, analyzing and updating geographic information. ArcView dynamically integrates maps ARC/INFO coverages), AutoCAD drawings, databases, Images, spreadsheets, charts and other data analysis tools; making it an ideal program for part-or full-time GIS users, decision makers, planners, business applications, public interfaces, etc.Link: Information and Registration
May 28-29, 2008
Introduction to ArcGIS Server This course introduces ArcGIS Server and teaches how to install, configure, and use the product as administrators and consumers of GIS services. Students learn how to publish maps, globes, and geoprocessing models that are optimized for performance. Students also create out-of-the-box Web applications using Manager and learn how to use GIS services in both Web applications and ArcGIS Explorer.Link: Further Description and Enrollment
May 28, 2008
LiDAR workshop Merrick & Company is sponsoring a free LiDAR workshop/presentation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 28th in Rochester, MN. The workshop is intended to introduce attendees to the basics of LiDAR, particularly as it applies to floodplain mapping. Anyone interested must RSVP by May 22nd.Link: More Information
May 30, 2008
30th Anniversary of the AGS Library at UWM Come help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the arrival of the American Geographical Society Library at UWM Libraries. The festivities begin at 4:30pm with the 19th Annual Maps and America Lecture, sponsored by Arthur and Janet Holzheimer. The evening also includes a celebratory dinner, beginning at 7:30pm.Link: Agenda
June 3-5, 2008
Introduction to ArcGIS II (for ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo) This three-day ESRI authorized course is a continuation of Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView , ArcEditor , and ArcInfo 9) or Migrating from ArcView 3x to ArcGIS. It allows for further exploration of the functionality of ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox.Link: Information and Registration
June 5-6, 2008
2008 WLIA Spring Regional Meeting will be held Jefferson Street Inn located in Wausau WI. No agenda has been posted yet.June 9-10, 2008
Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo) This 2-day ESRI authorized class will explore the new easy-to-use features in ArcGIS 9: ArcMap, ArcToolbox, and ArcCatalog. ArcMap is a map-centric application for the editing, display, query, and analysis of map data as well as map layout tasks. ArcToolbox is an application for performing geoprocessing operations such as data conversion, overlay processing, buffer creation, and map transformation. ArcCatalog is a data-centric application that locates, browses, and manages spatial data. This class is intended for new and experienced users of GIS. Experience using Windows based applications is recommended.Link: Information and Registration
June 11-12, 2007
CommunityViz Scenario 360 and Site Builder This two day course offers an in depth exploration of Scenario 360 and Site Builder, interactive decision-making tools by CommunityViz that are extensions to ArcMap. Use of this software encourages participation and collaboration by engaging users and public audiences via visualization and interactive participation. Scenario 360 helps you view, project, analyze, and understand potential alternatives and impacts via visual exploration and alternative scenario construction and analysis. It allows you to experiment with hypothetical scenarios, challenge assumptions on the fly, and view impacts of changes. Proposals, assumptions, and impacts can be viewed side-by-side to illustrate the choices that need to be made. SiteBuilder3D provides integrated, real-time exploration of photo-realistic 3D landscapes using your existing data or 3D models from a library. 3D scenes can be exported in a portable format that can be used on other computers. Friends and colleagues can fly through and explore your scenes at no charge and without needing to install any special software.Link: Information and Registration
June 13-14, 2008
ASPRS WGL/EGL Joint Summer Meeting - Professionals interested in acquiring CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) – the program will offer 0.5 credits through Indiana State University for a flat rate of $25.- 5pm Social will be at Miller Park for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins Baseball Game. Note, group discount ticket price is tentatively set for $35 and is in addition to the Meeting Registration Fee.
- A Saturday Morning Golf Social (Inter-State or Inter-Regional) Best Ball or Scramble format Challenge/Tournament is also being planned. Door Prizes for all who attend. As always, door prize donations are always welcome. Again, this will be an additional fee to be determined. Please let Miles know if you are interested.
Link: Agenda and more information
July 7-8, 2008
Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo) This 2-day ESRI authorized class will explore the new easy-to-use features in ArcGIS 9: ArcMap, ArcToolbox, and ArcCatalog. ArcMap is a map-centric application for the editing, display, query, and analysis of map data as well as map layout tasks. ArcToolbox is an application for performing geoprocessing operations such as data conversion, overlay processing, buffer creation, and map transformation. ArcCatalog is a data-centric application that locates, browses, and manages spatial data. This class is intended for new and experienced users of GIS. Experience using Windows based applications is recommended.Link: Information and Registration
July 21-25, 2008
GeoWeb 2008 The annual conference will take place in Vancouver, Canada from July 21-25th, 2008 with the meetings being held at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. The GeoWeb conference is one of the only annual conferences focusing exclusively on the convergence of GIS and the Internet, and the economic potential associated with the convergence of XML, web services and geographic information systems. The GeoWeb 2008 conference welcomes both public and private organizations to meet, discuss and learn about today’s most innovative geospatial technologies.Link: Information and Registraion
August 11-13, 2008
Data Management in the Multiuser Geodatabase This course prepares GIS and database administrators to implement an ArcSDE geodatabase by teaching how to load and manage ArcSDE data. The course presents concepts applicable to both workgroup and enterprise ArcSDE geodatabases but focuses primarily on the enterprise ArcSDE geodatabase. Students learn the basic architecture of a multiuser geodatabase and are introduced to ArcSDE connection types.Link: Further Description and Enrollment
August 14-15, 2008
ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server This course prepares SQL Server® database administrators to implement an enterprise geodatabase by teaching how to set up an individual ArcSDE server. Students get familiar with the ArcSDE architecture and learn how to configure SQL Server to support ArcSDE, install and configure ArcSDE, and identify and troubleshoot connection types and issues.Link: Further Description and Enrollment
August 18-19, 2008
Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo) This 2-day ESRI authorized class will explore the new easy-to-use features in ArcGIS 9: ArcMap, ArcToolbox, and ArcCatalog. ArcMap is a map-centric application for the editing, display, query, and analysis of map data as well as map layout tasks. ArcToolbox is an application for performing geoprocessing operations such as data conversion, overlay processing, buffer creation, and map transformation. ArcCatalog is a data-centric application that locates, browses, and manages spatial data. This class is intended for new and experienced users of GIS. Experience using Windows based applications is recommended.Link: Information and Registration
August 20-22, 2008
Introduction to ArcGIS II (for ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo) This three-day ESRI authorized course is a continuation of Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView , ArcEditor , and ArcInfo 9) or Migrating from ArcView 3x to ArcGIS. It allows for further exploration of the functionality of ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox.Link: Information and Registration
August 26-27, 2008
CommunityViz Scenario 360 and Site Builder This two day course offers an in depth exploration of Scenario 360 and Site Builder, interactive decision-making tools by CommunityViz that are extensions to ArcMap. Use of this software encourages participation and collaboration by engaging users and public audiences via visualization and interactive participation. Scenario 360 helps you view, project, analyze, and understand potential alternatives and impacts via visual exploration and alternative scenario construction and analysis. It allows you to experiment with hypothetical scenarios, challenge assumptions on the fly, and view impacts of changes. Proposals, assumptions, and impacts can be viewed side-by-side to illustrate the choices that need to be made. SiteBuilder3D provides integrated, real-time exploration of photo-realistic 3D landscapes using your existing data or 3D models from a library. 3D scenes can be exported in a portable format that can be used on other computers. Friends and colleagues can fly through and explore your scenes at no charge and without needing to install any special software.Link: Information and Registration
September 6-10, 2008
AutoCarto 2008 :International Symposium on Automated Cartography. Call for Papers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center Shepherdstown, West VirginiaLink: CaGIS website
September 7-11, 2008
2008 NSGIC Annual Conference will be held Sunday, September 7, 2008 - Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Keystone Conference Center in Keystone, Colorado.Link: Information
September 25-26
Introduction to ArcGIS Server This course introduces ArcGIS Server and teaches how to install, configure, and use the product as administrators and consumers of GIS services. Students learn how to publish maps, globes, and geoprocessing models that are optimized for performance. Students also create out-of-the-box Web applications using Manager and learn how to use GIS services in both Web applications and ArcGIS Explorer.Link: Further Description and Enrollment
October 1-3, 2008
The 18th Annual Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium Conference and Workshops will be on Oct. 1 through 3, 2008 in Rochester, Minnesota. The event will feature structured workshops, technical sessions, panel discussions, technology demonstrations, project updates and local and national speakers. All are geared toward professionals interested in learning more about geographic information systems and land information systems technology in Minnesota and beyond.Link: More Information
Oct. 8-11, 2008
NACIS 2007: Join mapmakers, map users, map librarians, and map enthusiasts in Saint Louis next fall to talk about the thing we love - maps! You\'ll find NACIS a great place to share research, recent projects, and expertise with colleagues from around the nation, the continent, and the world. Saint Louis, MO Hilton St. Louis FrontenacLink: NACIS Website and Program
October 8 - 11, 2008
NACIS Annual Meeting The North American Cartographic Information Society, founded in 1980, is an organization comprised of specialists from private, academic, and government organizations whose common interest lies in facilitating communication in the map information community.Link: NACIS Annual Meeting
October 9-10, 2008
EWUG 2008 Conference will be held at the Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, Wisconsin on October 9-10. Registration for the conference will be opened in late July or early August.Link: More Information
October 16-17, 2008
2008 WLIA Fall Regional Meeting will be held at Heidel House located in Green Lake WI. No agenda has been posted yet.March 04-06, 2009
WLIA Annual Conference will be held at the Kalahari, WI Dells.Link: Conference Website
April 21-23, 2009
9th Biennial Iowa GIS Conference will be held at Hawkeye Community College - Waterloo, IA. Contact Scott Ermer for more information.Link: More Information