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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Hello Everyone,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Get the word out and mark your calendars for a week of geographic exploration and excitement at the UW's
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://geography.washington.edu/geography-awareness-week">Geography Awareness Week</a></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">
<b>(November 13-17, 2023</b>)! This week is an annual celebration that underscores the importance of geography education and how geography shapes both the physical and human aspects of the world. The 2023 observance at UW, hosted by the
</span><a href="https://geography.washington.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Department of Geography</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"> in
partnership with </span><a href="https://geography.washington.edu/geodat-society-geography-and-data-science" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">GeoDat: Society for Geography and Data Science</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">,
aims to elevate public understanding of geographic concepts and the relevance of geography to current global issues. The week-long event promotes exploration and appreciation of the planet's diverse landscapes and cultures, and encourages the UW community
to engage with and reflect on how geographic knowledge is integral to addressing environmental challenges and fostering global interconnectedness. Through various interactive activities and educational events, participants are invited to deepen their spatial
understanding and contribute to a broader dialogue on the importance of geography in society.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">GEOAI PROMPT CONTEST</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">DEADLINE NOVEMBER 9 |
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/1WJ6eTqS65gtBEKnZVVhWgW7R150XCdmWDfOkbLpvolc/edit__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gO43c9x9tFOp6U8LocxBUCNxUKInh4yt-F7yCCzgtZZFsSJ_X0W_44xwoXgB6Q2DkxDRrS6CADR_$" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">SUBMIT
ONLINE</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Using generative AI platforms, design an image that effectively encapsulates one of the pressing challenges confronting humanity, society, or the Earth. The most compelling artworks
will be accorded recognition and will be prominently displayed on the official UW Geography website for broader academic and public engagement. Visit the</span><a href="https://geography.washington.edu/news/2023/10/24/geoai-prompt-contest-visioning-grand-challenges-humanity-and-earth" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">contest webpage</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"> for details and submit your artwork by November 9! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">HUSKY GO GEOCACHING GAME</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">All over the University of Washington, Seattle, campus, twenty items are hidden, and participants must navigate to the hidden locations to find the items. Bring the found item to the
Department of Geography in Smith Hall and win a prize! Visit the</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sites.google.com/uw.edu/huskygo2023/home__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gO43c9x9tFOp6U8LocxBUCNxUKInh4yt-F7yCCzgtZZFsSJ_X0W_44xwoXgB6Q2DkxDRrVhNH4w5$" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">event website</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"> for full instructions and learn more about</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.geocaching.com/sites/education/en/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gO43c9x9tFOp6U8LocxBUCNxUKInh4yt-F7yCCzgtZZFsSJ_X0W_44xwoXgB6Q2DkxDRrWZNmnJL$" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">geocaching</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">GEOGUESSR TOURNAMENT WITH GEODAT: THE SOCIETY FOR GEO-DATA SCIENCE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 5:30 PM
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">GeoGuessr is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings. GeoDat: Society for Geography and Data Science
at UW hosts this tournament with snacks and drinks provided. The winner will receive a $25 gift card and a vintage map! (Competition is open to UW students only</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<span style="color:#222222">)</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">GEOGRAPHERS IN PRACTICE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 6:00-7:30 PM | ZOOM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Join the Department of Geography community for our annual event featuring three alumni sharing their experiences as geographers in practice! Featuring James Alexander, Program Manager,
U.S. Department of State; Ashley Fent, Campaigns Researcher, HEAL Food Alliance; and Hamdi Mohamed, Senior Project Manager, General Mills. Visit the</span><a href="https://events.uw.edu/event/a92598bf-8693-4c93-803a-ea730b7c887f/summary" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">event website</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"> for details and register now! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">MUSIC GEOGRAPHY PIANO PERFORMANCE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 6:00-7:00 PM | MUS 213</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Featuring Dr. Yu (Dora) Dong, this is an enlightening piano performance seminar where music and geography converges. This seminar offers attendees a dual experience: the enchantment
of piano performances and an exploration into how Chinese aesthetics in these compositions are deeply connected to geographical notions of space and place. Visit the</span><a href="https://geography.washington.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D170377863" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">event website</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"> for details! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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