State Agency Reviews Policy On Facebook Prying

This social media story comes from Maryland, where the Maryland Department of Public Safety is reviewing a policy requesting permission to view new hire candidates Facebook page.

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G-I-S State of Mind

Those of you may remember the G-I-Yes!!! video from a few years ago that the Austin, TX GIS department put together. Well the very talented and funny group have returned with another very funny GIS satire on a popular song.  Enjoy!!!

Have You Taken The URISA 2010-2011 Salary Survey Yet?

URISA is now collecting data for the 2010-2011 Salary Survey. If you want to participate, just click in the link below and answer the survey!

http://www.urisa.org/2010_salary_survey

Feel free to spread the world about the survey by sharing this link with others!!!

URISA says "Thanks!!"...

URISA's Vanguard Initiative

URISA is pleased to announce its inaugural Vanguard Cabinet.

The Vanguard Cabinet (VC) is a new URISA initiative to engage young GIS practitioners, increase their numbers in the organization, and better understand the concerns facing these future leaders of the GIS community.  The VC is an advisory board made up of URISA young professionals who represent the young membership of the organization.  The Cabinet’s mission is to collaborate with URISA’s Board of Directors and Committees in creating and promoting programs and policies of benefit to young professionals.

See the entire announcement: http://www.urisa.org/vanguard

A GIS Journey - What GIS Is

Geographic Information System (GIS) software uses the power of geography, spatial location to gather, analyze, and visualize vast amounts of information. See how this innovative technology can be used to investigate the fascinating lands of Asia.