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GeoFest 2025: Sustainability, Earth, Environment, and You

November 17-19

Hosted by the Department of Geology and Geography

Join the Department of Geology and Geography for three fun-filled days of trivia, coffee, a showcase of student research, and many more events! 

Monday, November 17

Time Activity
11:30 AM–1:00 PM Treats for Trivia
98 Beechurst Avenue, Brooks Hall, 2nd floor atrium outside room 202

Do you love trivia?  The folks in the Department of Geology and Geography do!  Join National Geography Bowl MVP and Associate Professor of Geography, Dr. Jamison Conley as he hosts a casual stop-by trivia competition.  There is no need to sign up.  Just stop by for a question or two, or stick around for lots of trivia.  We'll have some treats for correct answers.

Tuesday, November 18

Time Activity
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Coffee Hour
98 Beechurst Avenue, Brooks Hall, 3rd floor atrium, near room 305 

Join the WVU Center for Resilient Communities (CRC) for an open coffee hour on Tuesday, November 18th, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in Brooks Hall Room 309. The CRC is dedicated to advancing community-engaged research and education programs that generate knowledge and empower individuals, with the goal of building more just, equitable, and vibrant communities in West Virginia, the greater Appalachian region, and beyond. Through long-term commitments and cooperative agreements, the CRC collaborates with students, scholars, and community partners, both locally and globally, to foster transformative change in our communities. Join us for free coffee and conversations to learn about our community engaged research projects and how to get involved!
4:00 PM–6:00 PM Student Research Showcase
98 Beechurst Avenue, Brooks Hall, 3rd floor atrium, outside rooms 305 and 309

Join the Department of Geology and Geography as our undergraduate and graduate students showcase their unique and diverse research projects.  The showcase will take place on the 3rd floor atrium of Brooks Hall, creating a lively space for students and faculty to connect and celebrate their research.

Wednesday, November 19

Time Activity
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
GIS Day at Morgantown City Hall.  Exhibits and Meet and Greet
389 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505


GIS day will begin with a Geospatial Open House at Morgantown City Hall.  Attendees are invited to explore how the City’s Geospatial Services Division uses tools, technologies, and mapping applications to support daily operations and inform decision-making across departments. Representatives from West Virginia University’s Department of Geology & Geography will also be in attendance, showcasing their own GIS initiatives and collaborations.

For more information, visit the City of Morgantown GIS Day page. 
1:00 PM–4:00 PM Eco-Exchange: Used Clothes Swap
98 Beechurst Avenue, Brooks Hall, 2nd floor atrium


Join students of SUST 102 Global Sustainability EDGE in affirming that less clothing waste is possible. Bring used but clean clothes or other soft items (i.e. purses, curtains, table cloths, etc.) to donate or exchange. Also, come to learn more about the environmental impact of fast fashion (it’s big) and connect with other students eager to do something about it. If you can’t attend, you can donate items in a clear container next to 330 Brooks Hall M-F 8 am-5 pm, starting Nov 3rd through the day of event.
4:00 PM–7:00 PM GIS Day Lightning Talks
98 Beechurst Avenue, Brooks Hall, Room 325


The celebration continues with a series of “lightning talks” presented by local GIS professionals and academics. These short presentations will offer an inside look into the dynamic world of geospatial science and the experts who make it happen.