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Introducing Savannah Thomas – 2022 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Savannah Thomas – 2022 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Introducing Savannah R. Thomas, an accomplished student attending University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Savannah is working toward a bachelor's degree with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Resource Management. She is also pursuing a GIS certificate. Savannah is another deserving... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted02/2/2023


Introducing Grace Condit – 2022 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Grace Condit – 2022 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Introducing Grace A. Condit, an accomplished student attending Carthage College. Grace is working toward a bachelor's degree with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Grace is a well-deserved winner of the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship! She... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted01/30/2023


Introducing Jake Steinberg – 2022 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Jake Steinberg – 2022 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Introducing Jake Steinberg, an accomplished student attending University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jake is working toward a master's degree in Cartography and GIS. Jake is another deserving winner of the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship! A few of his completed courses so far include, Intro to... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted01/30/2023


WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #3 Results
WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #3 Results

Results from the WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #3 Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted01/19/2023


WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #2 Results
WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #2 Results

Photo Contest #2 results are in. Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted01/5/2023


WLIA Member Jenny Reek To Retire
WLIA Member Jenny Reek To Retire

City of Brookfield GIS Coordinator and longtime WLIA member, Jenny Reek, will be retiring on January 5th, 2023 after more than thirty years in planning and GIS. Jenny’s career path began on the environmental staff at the Southeastern WI Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) where she... Continue Reading

Postedby James Landwehr
Date posted01/2/2023


WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #1 Results
WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #1 Results

The results of the first installment of the WLIA Foundation Photo Contest are in! There were many spectacular images that were shared with us and I am super impressed with the ability of our members. After viewing a few of the photos submitted, I felt like a kid at Christmas, anticipating what I... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted12/7/2022


Nancy von Meyer, PE, PLS, GISP Inducted into URISA GIS Hall of Fame
Nancy von Meyer, PE, PLS, GISP Inducted into URISA GIS Hall of Fame

Of course, we new she was awesome already... Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted10/19/2022


Nominations are Open! For Awards and Board of Directors...
Nominations are Open! For Awards and Board of Directors...

Nominate your colleagues for awards or to serve on the WLIA Board of Directors. Nominations are open throughout the year! Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted08/10/2022


The WRDA wins the 2022 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation!
The WRDA wins the 2022 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation!

Our friends at the Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association (WRDA) were recently named the winner of the 2022 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation! Continue Reading

Postedby Eric Damkot
Date posted07/28/2022


Wisco SAG Award Winners at the Esri UC
Wisco SAG Award Winners at the Esri UC

Two Wisconsin organizations receive the Special Achievement in Goverment Award at the 2022 Esri User Conference Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted07/19/2022


June 17th Deadline for Scholarship Applications!
June 17th Deadline for Scholarship Applications!

This Friday, June 17th is the deadline for submitting an application for the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted06/13/2022