Turn Right at Open House

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University Libraries are hosting an open house to recognize Geographic Information Systems Day. The open house will be on the east end of Level 4 of Mullins Library on Wednesday, Nov. 15. GIS Day is an international event designed to showcase real-world applications of GIS technology.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., presenters in Mullins Room 486 and 487 will showcase results obtained through GIS technologies in a wide variety of projects including a 3-D computer model of Fayetteville, remote sensing in forestry, interactive mapping sites from the Fayetteville Public School District, the city of Bentonville, and the Washington County Assessor’s Office. A representative from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will discuss a project involving satellite tracking of mallards in the state. In addition, UA student and faculty works will be demonstrated and displayed.

Information will be available about GIS resources and services of the University Libraries, including tours of the GIS and Map Collection facilities. Light refreshments will be served.