The West Virginia University Department of Geology and Geography will host several events during Geography Awareness Week to help promote a better understanding of geography. The events will take place from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, and are open to the public.

Monday, Nov. 18: “CAVE Demo”: 12-1p.m. on the first floor of Brooks Hall. “Deserts from Around the World” from 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. on the third floor of Brooks Hall.

Tuesday, Nov. 19: “CAVE Demo”: 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. on the first floor of Brooks Hall. “Geography Bee” 12-1 p.m. on the first floor of Brooks Hall. Movie Night: Beyond a Dollar a Day and the Hidden Debt from 7-9 p.m. in room 225 in Brooks Hall.

Wednesday, Nov. 20: “GIS Day”: Morgantown High School student visitors only from 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the GIS Tech Center. “CAVE Demo” 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. on the first floor Brooks Hall. “The Geography of Coffee,” 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. on the fifth floor of Brooks Hall. “Mapping Your Wardrobe” 12-2 p.m. in the Mountainlair. Movie Night: Beyond a Dollar a Day and the Hidden Debt, 4 p.m.-7p.m. in room 225 in Brooks Hall.

Thursday, Nov. 21: “CAVE Demo”: 12-1 p.m. on the first floor of Brooks Hall.

For more information on these events please contact Karen Culcasi at Karen.Culcasi@mail.wvu.edu or by phone at 304-293-5603.

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