[GEOG MAJORS] You're Invited to a Watch Party for Geographers in Practice | Nov 21 | 5:30 PM

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Greetings all,

By now we hope you’ve received the invitation to Geographers in Practice<https://events.uw.edu/event/2024GeographersInPractice/summary>, our annual event featuring 3 alums sharing their experiences as geographers in practice! Please find details for the virtual event in the email below. If you would like to join with other students to watch the Zoom together on campus, we hope you will join our Smith Hall Watch Party<https://geography.washington.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D176922243>! We’re ordering pizza and encourage you to tell us which kind you prefer in your RSVP<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWbBKfWDLBMYthcjfhPhO-B2R05Trgort8Gl2FIch43Myo8Q/viewform>! Any questions, please let us know at geogadv at uw.edu<mailto:geogadv at uw.edu>

Smith Hall Watch Party: Geographers in Practice
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Smith Hall 411
Join us in Smith Hall to watch the online Geographers in Practice panel discussion! Meet up with students, faculty and staff in the Department of Geography for pizza & snacks - and get ready to submit your questions to our alum panelists during the audience Q&A!
Sign up now<https://forms.gle/jJ1gH1iQJHRfSa836> to request your pizza preferences!

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Smith Hall 415
1911 Skagit Lane, Seattle, WA 98195-3550
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Featuring Rachel Kirschner, Rebecca Kuhn, and Catherine Wendland
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EVENT INFORMATION


[November  21  2024]



Join the Department of Geography community for our annual event featuring a panel of three alumni sharing their experiences as geographers in practice! From inspiration to impact, these stories highlight their ongoing professional activities, public service and activism.

Featuring Rachel Kirschner, Engineering Technician in Construction Inspection, City of Redwood City; Rebecca Kuhn, Administrative Specialist III, City of Seattle; and Catherine Wendland, GIS Communications Lead, City of Seattle.

  *   Date: November 21, 2024
  *   Time: 6–7:30 PM
  *   Location: Online (event link to follow)
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MEET OUR PANELISTS


RACHEL KIRSCHNER

[Rachel Kirschner]


Engineering Technician in Construction Inspection, City of Redwood City



Currently serving as an Engineering Technician in Construction Inspection for the City of Redwood City, Rachel plays a critical role in assisting permit staff with the review and coordination of engineering and utility permits. Her responsibilities include inspecting construction and improvement projects within public right-of-way, where she identifies and resolves issues to contribute to the overall success and safety of projects.  LEARN MORE ABOUT RACHEL AND RSVP FOR THE EVENT<https://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGWd97ZgpHyPWaOG0X1PM2EWLwjsMjmLrMyV07rWdhPsg04yJn1CfO7chLhv7NxUdlnKGnRV-8=>




REBECCA KUHN

[Rebecca Kuhn]


Administrative Specialist III, City of Seattle



Becca Kuhn (she/her) graduated with a B.A. in Geography from the University of Washington in 2018. After serving in a variety of community engagement roles focused on communications, capacity and relationship building, development and volunteerism, and administrative support, she returned to school in 2020 to complete her Master’s in Public Administration. After obtaining her graduate degree, she joined Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth’s campaign as her Campaign Manager. In January 2024, Becca started working at the City of Seattle in the Human Services Department on the Legislative and External Affairs team in an Administrative role.  LEARN MORE ABOUT BECCA AND RSVP FOR THE EVENT<https://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGWd97ZgpHyPWaOG0X1PM2EWLwjsMjmLrMyV07rWdhPsg04yJn1CfO7chLhv7NxUdlnKGnRV-8=>




CATHERINE WENDLAND

[Catherine Wendland]


GIS Communications Lead, City of Seattle



Catherine Wendland is a key member of the City of Seattle’s centralized GIS Team in the IT department. She helps develop and enforce standards for the City’s GIS platform, creating a knowledge base for thousands of users. Catherine specializes in documentation and communication, making complex technical concepts clear and accessible. Catherine graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Geography in 2012. During her time at UW, she interned at the City of Seattle on the GIS Team, where she documented workflows that became essential training resources. This initiative helped secure her a full-time position post-graduation.  LEARN MORE ABOUT CATHERINE AND RSVP FOR THE EVENT<https://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGWd97ZgpHyPWaOG0X1PM2EWLwjsMjmLrMyV07rWdhPsg04yJn1CfO7chLhv7NxUdlnKGnRV-8=>



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