[Libs-Or] Upcoming GIS Mapping Workshops in Oregon

[New Urban Research]

Hey Group, 

We're trying to get the word out regarding a couple of upcoming GIS mapping
workshops in Oregon. The workshops are geared toward beginners who would
like to map demographic information for Oregon communities. Please pass this
information onto anyone that may be interested.  The workshops are great for
Health, Environmental, Advocacy, Housing, Non-Profit Agencies, etc
Mapping Oregon Communities: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

Eugene: June 2nd, 2009
Lane Community College - 4000 E. 30th Ave, BLDG 19 Rm 216 Eugene, OR, 97405

Portland: June 4th and 5th, 2009*
Kinetic Computer Solution - Congress Center Building, 1001 SW 5th Avenue,
Suite 305 Portland, OR, 97204 
*These are one-day workshops (8:30am - 4:30pm). Participants choose which
day to attend.
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. 
Focus: This workshop is customized for each location.

This hands-on workshop focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using a
Geographic Information System (GIS) for community analysis. Participants
will learn to create thematic maps with Census data, Geocoding (Address
mapping) and Spatial Queries. Other features of the workshop are learning to
extract Census data and good map layout and design.

For more information about the Oregon workshop, please visit
www.urban-research.info

Gina Clemmer
New Urban Research, Inc.
877.241.6576 | www.urban-research.info



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