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Students are Encouraged to Submit Scholarship Applications
Students are Encouraged to Submit Scholarship Applications

Do you know a student in Geography, GIS, or a related field? Please encourage them to apply for the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. If you are a student, don’t be shy, apply! Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted05/6/2022


WLIA Wants YOU!!!
WLIA Wants YOU!!!

A new membership year brings new opportunities for volunteering to be on a committee. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted05/2/2022


It's time to renew your WLIA membership! Plus some info on upcoming rates...
It's time to renew your WLIA membership! Plus some info on upcoming rates...

In order to keep up with covering expenses, the Board of Directors has opted for a modest increase to our membership dues, set to take effect in 2023. Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted04/20/2022


The Minnesota GIS/LIS hosts their Spring Workshops on May 12th
The Minnesota GIS/LIS hosts their Spring Workshops on May 12th

The Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium is hosting Spring Workshops on May 12th. Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted04/16/2022


Hybrid GIS Days at UW-Milwaukee April 6-8
Hybrid GIS Days at UW-Milwaukee April 6-8

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is hosting GIS Days from April 6th through 8th. Continue Reading

Postedby Shelley Witte
Date posted03/21/2022


A Special Note from a New Annual Conference Attendee: Sgt. Thomas Olynick of Rusk County
A Special Note from a New Annual Conference Attendee: Sgt. Thomas Olynick of Rusk County

WLIA Board Members and Committee members, I would like to express to the board members, staff, and vendors that to put together the 2022 Wisconsin Land Information Association annual conference in Elkhart Lake, a sincere thank you for the work that went into putting on a terrific conference. As a... Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted03/9/2022


Introducing Jana Gedymin – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Jana Gedymin – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Jana Gedymin is a student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and winner of the 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Having already earned a master’s degree in Geography and a certificate in GIS and Environmental Science, she is working on her PhD. Faculty and students alike... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted02/21/2022


Introducing Madelyn Loeffler – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Madelyn Loeffler – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Madelyn Loeffler (LAW-fler) is an Environmental Geography Major and American Indian Studies Minor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Maddie’s stellar accumulative GPA is reason alone for one to notice her in a field of scholarship applicants and she was heralded for her hard... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted02/15/2022


2021 Annual Report & Message From the President
2021 Annual Report & Message From the President

Hello WLIA Members, As we approach the upcoming 35th Annual Conference, I am excited to announce that the 2021 Annual Report is now available. We’ll share in-depth updates on the association and hear from each committee during our annual town hall meeting in Elkhart Lake. To recap,... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted02/15/2022


WLIA & DPI are the New Hosts for Wisconsin's ArcGIS Online Student Map Competition
WLIA & DPI are the New Hosts for Wisconsin's ArcGIS Online Student Map Competition

There's still time to enter into Wisconsin's ArcGIS Online Student Map Competition. Deadline is Friday, April 8th! Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted02/10/2022


The Wisconsin ArcGIS Online Student Map Contest Is Still Open for Entries!
The Wisconsin ArcGIS Online Student Map Contest Is Still Open for Entries!

It’s that time of year again to show off the innovative web mapping skills of our up and coming GIS students! ESRI wants to showcase student GIS projects relevant to our home states. The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee has historically hosted this competition for Wisconsin, but... Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted02/10/2022


Introducing Abigail Bruederle – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Abigail Bruederle – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Abigail Bruederle (BREW-der-lee) is an Environmental Science major attending the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She is also earning a certificate in GIS. Abbie is another well-deserved winner of the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Beyond her extremely strong grades, she was lauded by... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted02/7/2022