What is Geography Awareness Week?
The National Geographic Society created Geography Awareness Week(opens in new window) to raise awareness in American education and spark a passion in geography as both a discipline and a part of everyday life. Each year more than 100,000 Americans participate in Geography Awareness Week. As was proclaimed over 30 years ago, this annual public awareness program encourages citizens young and old to think and learn about the significance of place and how we affect and are affected by it. Every third week of November, students, families, and community members focus on the importance of geography by holding special events.
The Department of Geography & Planning is proud to have hosted Geography Awareness Week on November 13-17, 2023. Thanks to all who participated!
Monday, Nov. 13:
- Find your GIS passion with the Science of Where(opens in new window)
- Check out the Meriam Library 4th Floor display, 'Geography: the Science of Where' in the glass case near the group study tables. This display is available the entire month of November.
Tuesday, Nov. 14:
- Dept. of Geography & Planning tables at International Education Week(opens in new window), Trinity Lawn, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, at a "Think Globally, Act Locally(opens in new window)" collaborative event hosted by IEGE. How do geographers make the world a better place? Come chat with us about this and other things on your mind.
- What does the American Association of Geographers(opens in new window) do and how to join them(opens in new window)?
Wednesday, Nov. 15:
- National GIS Day(opens in new window)
- Dept. of Geography & Planning tables at the 2nd Annual Precision Ag Day at the University Farm with Dr. Thomas (Tommy) Henderson, College of Agriculture, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, advance registration (PDF) required by 11/10/23
- Geography 101 - Earth Systems & Physical Geography student research presentations at the Gateway Science Museum(opens in new window) with Dr. Nori Sato, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Thursday, Nov. 16:
- Joint presentation by Jeff Layne, Professional and Continuing Education, and Dr. Naomi Lazarus, Dept. of Geography and Planning, 'Cartography in Action: how maps tell the story of Chico State's online program,' Butte 501, 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Friday, Nov. 17:
- Explore geography's value & relevancy today: actions speak!(opens in new window)
- Geography is storytelling in a visual form. Just look at these story maps(opens in new window) from around the world. Can you picture yourself in any of these places?