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Courses listed here are offered by the Department of Geography. The UW-Madison Course Guide is the final authority on course descriptions and offerings.
Students should be aware that some courses are offered every semester, while others are offered once a year, once every other year, or at irregular intervals. Contact the department or view courses by concentration for details.
The course descriptions should be considered only as a guide to the course content since different instructors may emphasize slightly different aspects. Syllabi of courses can also be viewed to assess the general content of a course.
100 Level Courses
101 Introduction to Human Geography I, II; 4 cr (ComB-S-E). Human geographers explore socio-spacial relations, processes and representations of the world in which we live. This course engages economic, political, urban, socio-cultural environmental geographic perspectives to investigate patterns and processes that have come to be associated with 'globalization'. P: Open to Fr. Spring Syllabus |
104 Introduction to the Human Geography Occasional; 3 cr (S-E). Human geographers explore socio-spacial relations, processes and representations of the world in which we live. This course engages economic, political, urban, socio-cultural and environmental geographic perspectives to investigate patterns and processes that have come to be associated with 'globalization'. This course does not carry Com-B credit. P: Open to Fr. Students cannot receive credit for both Geog 101 & 104.
120 Introduction to the Earth System (Crosslisted with Envir St 120.) I, II, SS; 3 cr (P-E). Introduces students to how the Earth system works and what makes Earth livable. Through this course you will gain a deeper appreciation for how the atmospher earth's surface interact to shape our local, regional and global landscapes. Many students take this course to fulfill their physical science requirement. Others use it as a gateway to majors and careers in Geography, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Science. P: Open to Freshmen and not open to students with credit in Geog/Envir St 127. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
121 Atmospheric Environment and Society (Crosslisted with Atm Ocn, Envir St) Occasional; 2 cr (P-E). Changing interactions between humans, other animals and plants, and the atmospheric environment, both in time and space. P: Open to Fr.
127 Physical Systems of the Environment (Crosslisted with Envir St) I; 5 cr (P-E). Climatic regimes, landforms, soils, waters and life forms at the earth's surface in terms of energy-transforming processes, locational patterns, and changes through time. P: Open to Fr & not open to those with Geog 120, 123, 124, or 125 cr or ILS 132 cr. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
139 Living in the Global Environment: An Introduction to People-Environment Geography (Crosslisted with Envir St) I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-E). Provides an exploration of the global and local nature of environmental problems facing us, including issues of climate change, food, energy, economic globalization, deforestation and land use change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and access, environmental justice, and population. Through group and individual work, this course considers how we should analyze and act on environmental problems as we confront the apparently daunting scale of such issues. The theme of this course is that what appear to be single global environmental problems are actually composed of many smaller context-specific and place-dependent problems or conflicts. Through an interdisciplinary and geographic perspective, these can be understood and addressed at the scale of our lived lives. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
170 Our Digital Globe: An Overview of GIScience and its Technology I, II, SS; 3 cr (P-E). Non-specialist course providing an overview of the collection, representation and use of geospatial data. Introduces students to geospatial technologies like GPS, Google Earth, satellite imagery, and GIS, and provides a critical understanding of the strengths and limitations of spatial representations (e.g., maps, images). Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
198 Directed Study 1-2 cr (E). P: Open to Fr & So. Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires cons inst.
199 Directed Study 1-2 cr (E). P: Open to Fr & So. Graded on a lettered basis; requires cons inst.
200 Level Courses
230 Soil: Ecosystem and Resource (Crosslisted with Soil Sci, Envir St) I; 3 cr (P-I). The role of soils in ecosystems (habitat, moisture and nutrient reserve, biologically active part of the groundwater system) and the impact of human activity on the soil environment. P: Not open to students with credits in Soil Sci 301.
240 Plants and Man (Crosslisted with Botany) I; 2-3 cr (B-E). A speculative, systems-oriented approach to the interrelation of plants and humans in their evolution and cultural development, with an historical geographic perspective concluding with a consideration of 20th century America's plant-human interplay. Lecture; third credit includes demo lab. P: Open to Fr.
244 Introduction to Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines (Crosslisted with History, Poli Sci, Soc, Langasia) I or II; 3 cr (Z-E). Southeast Asian history, religion, folklore and literatures, educational systems, and politics from the early classical states to contemporary social, literary, and political developments. P: Open to Fr.
253 Russia: An Interdisciplinary Survey (Crosslisted with Poli Sci, History, and Slavic) Occasional; 4 cr (Z-E). Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of Russian civilization from its beginnings through the present day. P: Open to Fr.
254 Eastern Europe: An Interdisciplinary Survey (Crosslisted with History, Poli Sci, Slavic) Alt yrs; 4 cr (Z-E). Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of East European culture, society, politics, and literature from its beginnings through the present day. P: Open to Fr.
260 Latin America: An Introduction (Crosslisted with Spanish, Anthro, History, Poli Sci, Rur Soc, Afroamer, Soc) II or SS; 4 cr (S-E). Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media.
277 Africa: An Introductory Survey (Crosslisted with Sociology, African studies, Afroamerican studies, Anthropology, History, Political Science) I, II; 4 cr (Z-I). African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. P: Open to Fr.
300 Level Courses
301 Geography of Social Organization II; 3 cr (S-I). Culture, culture group, ethnicity, communication, and allied concepts as these relate to cultural geography. P: Not open to Fr. Spring Syllabus |
302 Economic Geography: Locational Behavior Occasional; 4 cr (S-I). Classic location theory with modern extensions. Examination of theoretical statements and selected empirical examples. Principles of economic regionalization and network analysis with emphasis on spatial implications of the economic development process. P: Sophmore standing.
303 The Human Role in Changing the Face of the Earth Occasional; 3 cr (S-I). A view of people in prehistory and through the historical record (to 1900 A.D.) as active agents in the alteration of the ecosphere. P: Sophmore standing.
305 Introduction to the City (Crosslisted with URPL) I or II or SS; 3-4 cr (S-I). Analysis of the distributions of cities, their functions, character and relationships with their surrounding regions, and the areal patterns within cities; the spatial variation of population, economic activity, and land uses. P: So st; qualified Fr admitted with cons inst. Fall Syllabus |
309 People, Land and Food: Comparative Study of Agriculture Systems (Crosslisted with Envir St) Occasional; 3 cr (S-I). Capacity of the world, and its various parts, to feed itself. Representative studies of agricultural systems in different regions of the world in relation to differing natural and cultural milieu. P: Sophmore standing. Summer 2016 Syllabus | Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
312 Regional Development and Planning (Crosslisted with URPL) I, II; 3 cr (S-I). Analysis of the human organization of the environment and an evaluation of those principles of regional science which have been developed to promote more desirable forms of spatial organization. P: Sophmore standing.
318 Introduction to Geopolitics I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). An introduction to the contemporary study of geopolitics, featuring the main concepts and research themes encountered in this field. During the semester we will examine the formation of geopolitical images of the world, where these images come from, and how they have shaped our thinking and politics over time. P: Sophmore standing. Fall Syllabus |
319 Environmental Evaluation and Adaptation Occasional; 3 cr (S-I). The study of how human beings make sense of geographic reality; how they make worlds out of environments. P: Sophmore standing.
320 Geomorphology (Crosslisted with Geosci) I; 3 cr (P-I). Principles and analysis of geomorphic processes and resulting land forms. Field trip. P: One of the following: Geosci 100, 101, 106, 201, Geog 120, 127. Spring Syllabus |
321 Climatology I; 3 cr (P-I). Elements and controls of climate and the distribution of world climates. Emphasis on regional dynamic climatology. P: Geog 120, 121, 125, 127 or ILS 132 or Meteor 100 or cons inst.
323 Science of Climate Change (Crosslisted with AOSS) I; 3 cr (C-I). This is a calculus-based treatment of climate system physics and the mechanisms of modern-day anthropogenic climate change. By the end of this course, students will understand: a. How solar radiation and rotating fluid dynamics determine the basic climate state; b. Mechanisms of natural variability and change in climate; c. Why anthropogenic climate change is occurring; and d. Which scientific uncertainties are most important to estimates of 21st century change. Pre-Reqs: PHYS 103, 201 or 207; and MATH 221 not open to students who have enrolled in ATM OCN 425
325 Analysis of the Physical Environment (Crosslisted with Envir St) Occasional; 4 cr (P-I). Selected associations of natural and human environments illustrative of the broad principles of physical geography. Practical application of data collection and the use of laboratory and field methods to Wisconsin examples employing quantitative and nonquantitative analytical methods; field trips; lab section. P: Any intro crse in phy geog or phy geol or meteor or cons inst.
326 Landforms-Topics and Regions (Crosslisted with Geosci) Occasional; 3 cr (P-I). Emphasis on natural and human processes that control the morphology of the land and its waterways. P: Intro phy geog or phy geol crse, or cons inst.
329 Landforms and Landscapes of North America I or II; 3 cr (P-I). Regional variation of landforms and physical landscapes in North America; processes and forms that give character to physiographic regions. P: Geog 120 or 127 or Geosci 101 or cons inst. Fall Syllabus |
331 Climatic Environments of the Past (Crosslisted with Envir St, Atm Ocn) I or II or SS; 2 cr (P-I). Climatic trends and patterns of the most recent 10,000 years. Studies based upon a wide variety of surrogate climatic information. P: Atm Ocn/Geog/Envir St 121, or Geog 120, 123, 124 or 127 or Atm Ocn 100. | Course website | Fall Syllabus |
332 Global Warming: Science and Impacts (Crosslisted with Envir St, Atm Ocn) I or II; 3 cr (P-I). The global warming debate is shifting from whether warming is occurring and why, to assessing consequences and policy options. Course reviews milestones in climate-change science, current state of knowledge, climate-change risks, and adaptation/mitigation strategies. Prereq> Geog/Envir St 120 or 127 or Atm Ocn 100 or equivs recommended. Fr permitted only with cons inst. | Course website | Spring Syllabus |
337 Nature, Power and Society (Crosslisted with Envir St) I; 3cr. Considers the complex interactions between contemporary societies and the environment, attentive to power relations, both in the USA and internationally. P: Sophmore standing. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
338 Environmental Biogeography (Crosslisted with Botany 338) I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Vegetation in environmental systems; vegetation dynamics in natural and human-altered environments; impacts of human activities upon vegetation in North America with emphasis on changes since European settlement. P: Geog 120, 127 or cons inst. Fall Syllabus |
339 Environmental Conservation (Crosslisted with Envir St) I, II, SS; 3-4 cr (S-I). Ecological and cultural background of conservation, problems of resource and environmental quality management, and pressing issues of population, food, energy, and pollution. P: So st. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
340 World Regions in Global Context I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Survey of development and change within each of the world's regions (e.g., Africa, Southeast Asia). Attention devoted to environment and society; history, economy, and demographic change; culture and politics; future challenges; key actors. Online course. P: So st.or freshmen with consent of instructor | Course website | Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
342 Geography of Wisconsin I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). Overview of the physical and human geography of Wisconsin, with an emphasis on the physical, historical, and cultural processes that shaped the Badger State P: Sophmore standing.
344 The American West II; 3 cr (S-I). Regional geography of Western United States: Natural and human characteristics, landscape features, land use issues, perception of area as region. P: Not open to Fr. Spring Syllabus |
353 Russia and the NIS: Topical Analysis Occasional; 3 cr (S-I). P: Sophmore standing.
355 Africa, South of the Sahara I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Physical and human distributions and interrelationships, with emphasis on the spatial processes and patterns of modernization. P: So st. Fall Syllabus |
358 China and Southeast Asia Occasional; 3 cr (S-I). This survey course is designed to introduce intermediate undergraduate students to the Human Geography of Southeast Asia, including the basic geography and history of the region, important political and theoretical issues, and policies and positionings of relevance for understanding the spatiality of the region, including the ways that ethnicity and indigeneity are playing out in Southeast Asia and amongst Southeast Asians in the USA. P: So st. Spring Syllabus |
360 Quantitative Methods in Geographical Analysis II; 4 cr (r-P-I). Application of descriptive and inferential statistics to geographical problems. P: So st; completion of QRA Spring Syllabus |
370 Introduction to Cartography I, II; 4 cr (P-I). A broad introduction to cartography emphasizing the theory and practice of map-making. Topics include the basics in mapping (e.g., scale, spatial reference systems, projections), data acquisition, key techniques for thematic mapping, and principles of cartographic abstraction and design. P: So st or cons inst. | Course website | Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
371 Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing (Crosslisted with Envir St, Forestry) I; 3 cr (P-I). Introduction to the Earth as viewed from above, focusing on use of aerial photography and satellite imagery to study the environment. Includes physical processes of electromagnetic radiation, data types and sensing capabilities, methods for interpretation, analysis and mapping, and applications. P: Math 114 & Sophomore standing. | Course website | Fall Syllabus |
377 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems I, II; 4 cr.; (P-I). (Cross-listed: Envir St 377). Design, implementation and use of automated procedures for storage, analysis and display of spatial information. Covers data bases, information manipulation and display techniques, software systems and management issues. Case studies. Meets with CEE 357.P: Intro course in enviromental or mapping science and an intro course in computer programming or computer concepts. | Course website | Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
378 Introduction to Geocomputing I; 3 cr (P-I). Introduction to scripting for Geographic Information Science. Geoprocessing with open-source GIS utilities. Python scripting with ArcGIS and open-source libraries. Prereq: Geog 377 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) Fall Syllabus |
400 Level Courses
401 Seminar I, II; 3 cr (S-A). Exploration and analysis of a topic in human geography, including themes involving location analysis, regional and global studies, space and place, religion and morality, and people-environment linkages. P: Appropriate intermediate level course, or cons inst.
420 Glacial and Pleistocene Geology (Crosslisted with Geosci) II; 3 cr (P-I). Principles, characteristics and work of glaciers; events of the Pleistocene. Field trip. P: Geosci 100, 101, 106 or Geog 120.
434 People, Wildlife and Landscapes (Crosslisted with Envir St, Rur Soc) II; 3 cr (S-A). This course explores the relationship between humans and wildlife amidst diverse landscapes, both historic and contemporary, tropical and temperate. We study how humans shape wild animal populations by modifying physical environments, and by hunting, domesticating and introducing species. P: Geog/Envir St 339. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
439 US Environmental Policy and Regulation (Cosslisted with Envir St) I; 3-4 cr.; (S-I). This course covers a broad cross-section of American environmental policy by focusing on specific statutes and policy arenas. In this course we will survey the basic elements of American environmental policy and regulation with a particular focus on the specific people, sites and scales at which environmental decision-making happens through primary-source case material. Understanding environmental outcomes in a complex society depends on observing both the structure of regulations and the geographic and social context in which such regulations emerge. This course will maintain a dual focus on (a) the legal and regulatory aspects of environmental regulation and (b) the specific geographic and social features of actual cases in which regulations and policy are used. Fall Syllabus |
460 American Environmental History (Crosslisted with History, Envir St) I or II or SS; 4 cr (Z-I). Survey of interactions among people and natural environments from before European colonization to present. Equal attention to problems of ecological change, human ideas, and uses of nature and history of conservation and environmental public policy. P: So st. | Course website |
469 The Making of the American Landscape (Crosslisted with History and Envir St) Alt yrs; I; 4 cr; (Z-I) Surveys the historical geography and environmental history of the United States by tracing the evolution of the American landscape from precolonial times to the present, with special emphasis on teaching students skills they can use to interpret landscape history themselves. P: Sophomore standing OR one course in U.S. or environmental history or geography or environmental studies OR an AP course in geography or U.S. history.
475 Topics in Geography 1-4 cr (I). Subject matter, credits and prerequisites vary. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
500 Level Courses
500 Qualitative Research Strategies in Geography I; 3 cr (S-A). This seminar course surveys qualitative research and methods in geography, including the human subjects review process, research ethics, preparing for fieldwork, participant observation, interviewing, focus groups, filmic experiences, archival research, participatory action research, analyzing field materials and writing styles in qualitative research. P: Jr, Sr or Grad st. Fall Syllabus |
501 Space and Place: A Geography of Experience I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Explore the concepts of space and place from the perspective of learning and everyday experience. Examines how space and place emerge out of fundamental human needs, experiences, and ways of thinking. P: Jr st. Fall Syllabus |
503 Researching the City: Qualitative Strategies (Crosslisted with URPL) Alt yrs; II; 3 cr (S-I). Explores, and applies, qualitative methods in the field of urban geography. An introduction to debates around the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data is provided, grounded in concrete urban research. Participation in a three-day field course is required. P: Jr st.
505 Urban Spatial Patterns and Theories (Crosslisted with URPL) I, II; 3 cr (S-A). Various urban empirical regularities and theories which explain them. P: Geog 305 or cons inst. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
506 Historical Geography of European Urbanization (Crosslisted with URPL) I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Changes in the morphology, functions, and arrangements of towns and cities from the urban revolution in the ancient Middle East to the Industrial Revolution in nineteenth century western Europe and America. P: Jr st. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
508 Landscape and Settlement in the North American Past I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Settlement processes and patterns--towns, hamlets, farms and land holdings--which define the varied landscape of North America. Changing attitudes to the transformation of the natural landscape and varying perceptions of the modified landscapes. P: Jr st. Spring Syllabus |
510 Economic Geography I or II or SS; 4 cr (S-A). Theoretical aspects of spatial economic distributions and locational analysis. P: Jr st. Spring Syllabus |
518 Power, Place, Identity I or II; 3 cr (S-A). In this advanced political geography course, we will explore reconceptualizations of power, place and identity, as well as the interactive forces at work that continually reshape place-making and the inter-related processes of identification and differentiation. P: So St.
523 Quaternary Vegetation Dynamics (Crosslisted with Geosci) 3 cr. Geographic responses of plant species and terrestrial ecosystems to late-Quaternary environmental change, particularly changes in climate and carbon dioxide. Quaternary vegetation dynamics are relevant to understanding vegetational responses to the 21st-century climate change. Laboratory section emphasizes multivariate data analysis and vegetational modeling. P: Jr st & Geog 120/127 or equiv. Spring Syllabus |
524 Advanced Landform Geography (Crosslisted with Geosci) I or II; 3 cr (P-A). Purposes, methods, and content of analysis of landforms, with emphasis on quantitative descriptive regional variation, and functional relationships. P: Cons inst or Jr st. Fall Syllabus |
525 Soil Geomorphology (Crosslisted with Soil Sci) II; 3 cr (P-A). Soil development as related to landscape throughout the Quaternary; focusing on the relationship of soils to climate and vegetation, landscape evolution, and time; principles of soil stratigraphy; case histories of soil geomorphic studies; field trips. P: Soil Sci 325 or Geog/Soil Sci 431; and an intermed level crse in geomorphology; or cons inst. Spring Syllabus |
526 Human Transformations of Earth Surface Processes (Crosslisted with Soil Sci) II; 3 cr (P-A). This course takes an earth systems approach to explore the role of human societies in shaping earth surface processes from local to global scales. We address how alterations to our landscapes and waterways affect biological, physical and chemical interactions among our biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. We discuss methods used to distinguish the "human impact" from background variability. P: Junior standing or Geog/Envir St 120 Spring Syllabus |
527 The Quaternary Period (Crosslisted with Geosci) I; 3 cr (P-A). Principles of Quaternary studies emphasizing terrestrial records and paleoecology of the past two million years and comparisons with the deep ocean record and models of climatic change. P: 1 intermediate-level course in physical geog or geol; or cons inst. Spring Syllabus |
528 Past Climates and Climatic Change (Crosslisted with Atm Ocn, Envir St) I or II; 2 cr (P-A). Climatic change throughout geologic time, especially in the last 10 millennia; mechanisms of change, evidence, and criteria, paleogeography and paleoclimatology, climate models. P: Jr st or one year calculus-based college physics or introduction to weather and climate; or cons inst.
534 Environmental Governance: Markets, States and Nature (Crosslisted with Envir St) Alt yrs; II; 3 cr (S-A).This class is designed to help students answer real-world questions of how the environment is managed and governed through state policy, economics, and social institutions. We will cover strategies within and outside of the formal institutions of government, and extend the discussion to the commodification of nature and the use of science to understand and govern the environment. The last third of the class will consist of students engaging with case studies of environmental governance in water, carbon, species, and urban sustainability, P: Geog/Envir St 339 or Geog/Envir St 439 or F&W Ecol/Envir St 515 Spring Syllabus |
537 Culture and Environment (Crosslisted with Envir St) I or II; 4 cr (S-A). Geographic approaches to culture-nature relationships, including human perception of, use of, and adaptation to the physical environment, with emphasis on traditional subsistence systems; selected topics from contemporary and historical sources. P: Geog/Envir St 339 or equiv. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
538 The Humid Tropics: Ecology, Subsistence, and Development I or II; 4 cr (S-A). Description and analysis of humid-tropical ecosystems, with emphasis on the relationships, production potential, and human modification of biotic resources. P: Jr st. Fall Syllabus |
557 Development and Environment in Southeast Asia II; 3 cr (S-A). Examines the political, socio-cultural, economic and ecological aspects of contemporary development and human-environment relations in mainland Southeast Asia, applying a critical and theoretically informed perspective, and focusing largely on rural issues. P: Sophmore standing. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
560 Advanced Quantitative Methods II; 3 cr (P-A). Selected topics in the analysis of spatial distributions with emphasis on multivariate techniques. P: Geog 360 or equiv; Jr st. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
565 Colloquium for Undergraduate Majors I; 3 cr (I). Orientation to geography as a scholarly discipline; its development, objectives, essential concepts, methods of investigation, institutions, opportunities, problems, and trends. P: Geog majors or cons inst. Fall Syllabus |
566 Geographic Thought Occasional; 4 cr (S-A). An analysis of the development and significance of basic geographic concepts and theories. Major emphasis on concepts of place, spatial relations, landscape, and human-environment relations. P: Jr st. Fall Syllabus |
572 Graphic Design in Cartography I; 4 cr (P-A). Study of the map as a graphic communication, the technical and perceptual aspects of its organization, symbolic coding, color and lettering. P: Geog 370 or cons inst. | Course website | Fall Syllabus |
574 Geospatial Database Design and Development II, 4 cr, (P-A). Introduces the basic concepts, techniques and methodologies for designing and implementing a spatial database. The course prepares students for professional work as a GIS designer, analyst, specialist or researcher who\ uses spatial databases to store, manage and manipulate digital geographic data. Students learn how to design conceptual spatial database models, and how to implement them within specific spatial data management systems (DBMS). The course covers the basics of the SQL database language and the latest developments in database systems (e.g. NoSQL database) for managing and mining spatial big data such as social media datasets and GPS trajectories. P: Geog 377 or equivalent.
575 Interactive Cartography and Geovisualization II; 4 cr (P-A). Examines recent issues in cartography related to map animation, the Internet, geovisualization and on-demand mapping systems - focusing on new cartographic challenges and opportunities associated with interactive, digital mapping systems. P: Geog 370 and Geog 378 or Comp Sci 302, or cons inst. | Course website | Spring Syllabus |
576 Spatial Web & Mobile Programming II, 4 cr, (P-A). Learn how to program spatial analytical tools for the web and mobile devices. You will also learn how to create mobile GIS applications using Java, giving you the flexibility to create specific GIS tools for people working on the move. Objective: Develop skills to program spatial analysis functions in web and mobile environments. Specific Topics: Software development and Object Oriented Programming: JAVA programming fundamentals; Geospatial programming tools, languages and libraries: Servlet, JavaServer Page(JSP), JavaScript (JS), Google Maps API, Leaflet, HTML, CSS, XML etc; Web and mobile GIS design and development. P: Geog 378 or equivalent
577 Environmental Modeling with GIS I; 3 cr.; (P-A). This course focuses on environmental modeling using geographic information systems. The course provides an overview of physical environmental processes and focuses on discussion of the GIS-techniques used to parameterize these processes. The discussion will be illustrated by widely used GIS-based environmental models. Prereq> Geog 377 or equiv & Geog 325 or equiv
578 GIS Applications II, 4 cr, (P-A). Application and use of GIS techniques in physical and human geography. Includes an introduction to a generic framework of GIS applications, case studies, and student projects. Cases range from urban and regional geography, to marketing geography, and to physical and environmental geography. P: Geog 370 and Geog 377 or equivalent Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
579 GIS and Spatial Analysis I; 3 cr.; (P-A). Principles and algorithms for spatial analysis in geographic information systems. A theoretical and practical examination of analytical methods used in GIS, including point, line and polygon processing, spatial autocorrelation, spatial interpolation, smoothing, spatial overlay and query, network analysis, terrain analysis, and classification. P: Geog 377 or equivalent, Geog 360 or instructor consent. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
600 Level Courses
602 Internship I, II, SS; 1-2 cr (A). Students may earn no more than two internship credits toward the 30-40 credits in geography. P: Stdts should be declared Undergrad majors or Grad stdts in geography. Graded on a credit/no credit basis.
675 Special Topics in Geography I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-A). Topics vary. P: Jr, Sr, or Grad st, or cons inst. Fall Syllabus |
676 Special Topics in Geography I or II or SS; 3 cr (P-A). Topics vary. P: Jr, Sr, or Grad st, or cons inst. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
681 Senior Honors Thesis I, II; 2-3 cr (A). P: Cons inst.
682 Senior Honors Thesis I, II; 2-3 cr (A). P: Cons inst.
691 Senior Thesis I, II; 2-3 cr (A). P: Sr st and cons inst.
692 Senior Thesis I, II; 2-3 cr (A). P: Sr st and cons inst.
698 Directed Study I, II; 1-3 cr (A). Cr/N. P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires cons inst.
699 Directed Study I, II; 1-3 cr (A). P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a lettered basis; requires cons inst.
700 Level Courses
765 Geographical Inquiry and Analysis: An Introduction 1 cr. Geographic perspectives and analyses: history of the discipline, issues and research frontiers, interests and perspectives of Madison faculty, structure of graduate study in the department, research facilities and opportunities. P: Grad st.
766 Geographical Inquiry and Analysis: Techniques 1-3 cr. Engaging in geographic research: analysis of successful proposals and published papers and books; different approaches to geographic research; writing of proposals for students' won research. P: Grads: 3 cr, undergrads: 1 cr; or cons inst. Spring Syllabus |
799 Independent Reading 1-3 cr.
900 Level Courses
900 Seminar in Geography 1-3 cr. P: Grad st. Fall Syllabus |
901 Cities and Development This 2-3 credit course examines the relationship between cities and the "development" process. | Course website | Spring Syllabus |
918 Seminar in Political Geography: The Geography of Nationalism 1-3 cr. P: Grad st.
920 Seminar in Geography 1-3 cr. P: Grad st. | Course website | Spring Syllabus |
930 Seminar in People-Environment Geography I 2-3 cr. Prereq.: Graduate student standing Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
930 Seminar in People-Environment Geography II 2-3 cr. Prereq.: Graduate student standing. Spring Syllabus | Fall Syllabus |
932 Seminar in American Environmental History 3 cr. Surveys recent and classic works on American environmental history to introduce students to the methods and historiography of the field. | Course website |
970 Seminar in Geographic Information Science 1-3 cr. P: Grad st. Spring Syllabus |
990 Research and Thesis 1-9 cr. P: Cons inst.
999 Independent Work 1-3 cr. P: Cons inst.


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The Mustangs took first place with a team score of 306, narrowly edging out Lakewood who finished in second with 291 points.
Fuelling Ralston Valley's victory were three record-breaking performances, one by junior Erin Metzger-Seymour who swam the 200 Freestyle in a 1:51.62, which is both a new school and 5A league record time.
Metzger-Seymour then went on to swim the 100 Butterfly in 55.41, a time that broke another school record, as well as broke her own 5A Jeffco league record.
The other record setter was junior Maddie Myers who swam the 200 IM in a 2:05.63, which is also a Ralston Valley and 5A league record time.
Finally, up-and-comer Mackenzie Atencio won the 100 Backstroke in 1:07.81.
Then, to cap off an already awesome afternoon for the Mustangs, the event closed with the announcement that Ralston Valley coach Annie Brown was named the 5A Jeffco Coach of the Year.
"It has been an awesome year for us. We had to overcome a lot but I think it made us more determined and more motivated," Brown said. "I am really proud of how our girls kept working and kept shaving times all season long."
Also announced was the crowning of Columbine's Erin Lemberger who was honored with 5A Swimmer of the Year.
Lakewood's Meghan Lahr won the 50 Freestyle in 24.45. The Tigers also won the 200 Freestyle Relay with Lahr teaming up with Shannon O'Dell, Bailey MacKenzie and Victoria Papke for a time of 1:40.76.
"There is no possible way I could say I am disappointed with how we performed. I am just really proud of the way we came out and competed. The dedication and hard work that these girls put in this season has been incredible and we are just so proud to see it pay off," Lakewood coach Jen Snowberg said.
The 4A side of the championship meet was dominated by Evergreen, who won their first league championship in a decade. The Cougars finished in first with a team score of 423, 109 points better than second place D'Evelyn.
Finishing third in 4A total team scores was Green Mountain (175), Wheat Ridge (143) finished fourth, Golden (138) finished fifth, Conifer (108) finished sixth and Arvada (31) finished seventh.
Finishing third in 5A total team scored was Chatfield (241), Dakota Ridge (175) finished fourth, Columbine (127) finished fifth, Arvada West (84) finished sixth, Pomona (68) finished seven, Bear Creek (60) finished eighth and Standley Lake (51) finished ninth.
But not only did Evergreen own the pool on Saturday, they are now also owners of a couple prestigious awards. Jeanne Godaire was honored as 4A Coach of the Year, and Lexie Malazdrewicz was crowned 4A Swimmer of the Year.
Malazdrewicz, along with Lindsay Morrow, Josie Pearson and Kamryn Holland won the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:49.43. Holland also won the 200 Freestyle with a 1:57.59, and the 500 Freestyle in 5:21.60. Morrow then won the 200 IM with a time of 2:09.18.
But not to be outdone by her medley-mates Malazdrewicz went free-styling when she won the 50 Freestyle in 24:09, and then the 100 Freestyle on 50.98.
Evergreen rounded out the championship with wins in the 200 Freestyle Relay at 1:38.90, the 100 Backstroke (Marrow 57:22), the 100 Breaststroke (Anna McDonald 1:11.43), the 100 Freestyle Relay and the 400 Freestyle Relay.
D'Evelyn junior Breanna Bushey won the 100 Butterfly in 56.99. The Jaguars also had the best diver as Brynn Frauenhoff won with a score of 338.40.
The 5A best diver was Chatfield's Averly Hobbs who finished with a score of 298.10.


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Vancouver Canucks update and League quick hits
Jonathan Willis
October 24 2008 09:08AM
Lots of stuff happened in Vancouver over the last week. For starters, they recalled first Matt Pettinger, and then Kyle Wellwood and Jaosn Krog. Pettinger was snagged by the Tampa Bay Lightning on re-entry waivers, which is almost always a good move, given that they now only need to pay half of his $1 million salary—they're getting a replacement level player for league minimum.
On the other hand, last I checked Tampa Bay has a million forwards, so perhaps they weren't the best team to make this particular move. Either way, Mike Gillis sees a small portion of his ample cap space disappear, and is left with two other fringe NHLers in Krog and Wellwood. One wonders how long it is until Michel Ouellet gets a recall.
In unsurprising news, Pavol Demitra is injured again. This should effectively move the Canucks' secondary scoring from inconsistent to nonexistent for the next month, while Demitra recovers from fractured cartilage in his ribs. For those Canucks fans who entered the season with the belief that the massive run of injuries that derailed 2007–08 couldn't occur again, Sami Salo, Darcy Hordichuk and Rick Rypien all missed the Canucks' last game.
In related news, Mats Sundin has finally begun skating, although his agent downplayed the idea that he has decided to return to the NHL. That didn't stop Mike Gillis from sounding optimistic when asked by TSN to comment on the report:
"We were told that last week. It's encouraging. I always felt that he was going to return and play because I think he's got a lot of hockey left in him and I think there's some goals that he expressed to me when I spoke to him a while ago that he wanted to fulfill. So, I'm not surprised."
And as for the $10 million/season offer that the Canucks gave to Sundin, it's still on the table:
"Yeah, we haven't removed our proposal, we haven't digressed in any way in terms of our interest in trying to get him to come and play in Vancouver," Gillis said. "We're going to put our best foot forward when the time comes and he indicates that he's ready to play and hopefully we can get him to come."
It almost goes without saying that signing Sundin would move the Canucks from being a fringe playoff team to being the favourite to win the division. Sundin's a quality hockey player, the kind of guy that can go head to head with any level of opposition and less than stellar linemates and still come out ahead.
Other Notes
Anaheim has signed Bret Hedican to a one-year contract and assigned Ken Klee (acquired at the start of the season in the Mathieu Schneider giveaway) to the minors. Mirtle's all over this one, and I don't have much to add except to say that this is a great pickup by the Ducks at a very reasonable rate.
Speaking of excellent pickups, one of my favourite UFAs this summer has finally signed, inking a one-year deal with Tampa Bay. Marek Malik is underrated because he isn't at all pretty in getting results—he just gets them, and against quality opposition. There must be some fairly serious behind the scenes stuff against him for it to have taken this long for him to get a contract offer. He brings a lot to the table that Tampa Bay is short on.
October 24 2008, 09:13AM
n00b1aNpR1n(355 wishes that the blonde girl lived in his closet
Apparently Malik showed up out of shape, so the character issues might be real. It's the best explanation why every team stayed away from a reliable 20 minute shut down defenseman through training camp and the first two weeks of the season.
October 24 2008, 10:23AM
Mats Sundin needs to sign somewhere already so I don't have to hear about him anymore.
Demitra is fragile, much like the china dolls that I cuddle until I fall asleep at night. Vancouver is in for a long haul with that glass tiger.
I just read on Dan Tencer's blog on the Oilers' website that Mac-T mixed up the lines. The lines for practice this morning were:
Nilsson - Horcoff - Hemsky
Penner - Cogliano - Gagner
Moreau - Pouliot - Cole
MacIntyre - Brodziak - Stortini
October 24 2008, 11:09AM
Nilsson - Horcoff - Hemsky Penner - Cogliano - Gagner Moreau - Pouliot - Cole MacIntyre - Brodziak - Stortini
I like the looks of those. My only question is whether or not Penner can keep up with Gagner/Cogliano.
October 24 2008, 11:09AM
who gives a shit about the canucks, this is oilersnation isn't it.
October 24 2008, 11:10AM
I like those lineups, only thing I'd add is me getting frisky with Penner's mom/sister/girlfriend/wife (at the same time?) so the guy develops a mean streak to match his size.
That being said, all I want is our boys to put down a nice whoopin' on the nucks Saturday.
Cole to the 3rd line? He has been the best player on the 1st line in 6 games and he is getting demoted? MacT better start listening to himself when he said he will be playing his best players.
Does anybody know if Gagner could play the left side because I would like to see if Cole could fit in with Cogliano and Gagner. It would only make sense though if Cole could stay on the right side. I am really hoping Nilsson could gel with Hemmer and Horcoff because I am a big believer in what Nilsson can do and the type of player he can be.
October 24 2008, 11:49AM
I thought he would switch Cole and Penner. MacT is a mad man.
October 24 2008, 12:16PM
I've spoken with Sam about his preference of wings, and he feels the right side is better suited for him, but of course he'd like to play in the middle down the road.
Also, Pisani's back is still bothering him and when I spoke to him it doesn't sound like he will play tomorrow. And look for Staios to return to the lineup in Van.
October 24 2008, 01:02PM
who gives a shit about the canucks, this is oilersnation isn't it.
Because clearly, major moves by a division rival will have no effect on the Oilers whatsoever.
Do you know the reason why Gagner is not playing in the middle? Is it that they prefer Cogliano in that position or Gagners lack of size, strength and experience? Do they want to ease him more into the middle?
October 24 2008, 02:31PM
He played the wing last year, because MacT wanted to protect him a bit. Playing the wing meant less responsibility in all areas of the ice. MacTavish has hinted he will have Gagner back in the middle at some point, and I wouldn't be surprised if that happens sooner than later if the Oilers continue to struggle scoring goals.
People need to remember very few players become dominant centres right away. Doug Weight was a 4th liner in NYR and even here for a bit. Same with Horcoff. The Sakics, Yzermans, Crosbys, Malkins are rarities.
I'd expect Gagner to play in the middle at points this season and eventually he will be back in the middle.
October 24 2008, 06:18PM
"Because clearly, major moves by a division rival will have no effect on the Oilers whatsoever"
HAHAHA! That just happened Chest Rockwell!
I like the looks of these new line combos.
Regardless of who is playing with who and the whole chemistry thing. The Oilers need a solid 60mins from everybody, those first 4 wins were lucky and slim.
Nils and Hemmer could be super sweet!
My concern is the fourth line. Who drops in for MacIntyre when he's not pounding the crap out of Hordichuck (of he's back in the line up)


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The Lord is righteous—Let those be confounded who hate Zion.
A Song of degrees.
1 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not
3 The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
4 The Lord is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
6 Let them be as the
7 Wherewith the
8 Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we bless you in the name of the Lord.


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Bardem & Pene?ReplyCancel
We have still never found out who Antonio had his secret kid with.ReplyCancel
Yup Antonio ftw.ReplyCancel
I think I saw some pics of Smarmy Banderas looking very predatory whilst pawing a tallish model-type at some bar/club over the weekend. He was practically drooling.ReplyCancel
If this is a no-no, kindly delete me, Enty.
Smarm-face pics http://ll-media.tmz.com/2014/08/18/0818-antonio-banderas-bauer-3.jpg
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I thought it was gross how he's gasing at her like the tasmanian devil OD'd on cialis & she's just posing away like a My Size Barbie. If it has an innie, Banderas will poke it.ReplyCancel
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Ps. On DM "AntoniHo" left with one of the several he'd benn working on.
Dumb arse Bimbo was smiling like she had no thoughts under her hair extensions. And now, 2-3 days later she's prob checking her phone every 5 mins while he's sticking it to another one just like her.
Tina-u got this right!
Hey, a thought, maybe he's recently fixed and just bagging all the broads that are lining up thinking they have a chance at retirement via Banbareback.ReplyCancel
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Disarmament: Statement of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Statement by the Kingdom of the Netherlands
at the
Second Review Conference of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat, and Eradicate the illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects: General exchange of Views
New York, 28 August 2012
Thank you Madam President,
Allow me first of all, Madam President, to congratulate you on your election as Chair of this Second Review Conference, and to thank you for your constructive efforts to prepare this important meeting. I would like to assure you of my delegation's full support and take the opportunity to express the Netherlands alignment with the statement made by the European Union (and the EU working paper d.d. 24 July 2012).
This Review Conference gives us a possibility to reaffirm our political commitment and look at what we have achieved a decade after the adoption of the UN Programme of Action (to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects (PoA). Moreover, we should look at ways to strengthen the implementation of the PoA and the International Tracing Instrument (ITI) at national, regional and an international level.
Fundamentally, the availability and uncontrolled spread of SALW feeds political instability and conflicts, and threatens the conditions for social, economic and human development which is underlined by the World Development Report 2011. The presence of large quantities of SALW in societies, especially in fragile states and 'under- governed' areas, may cause social tensions and fuel violence. Marginalized groups find it easier to arm themselves for armed conflict and the black market is more likely to grow under these circumstances, further empowering criminal elements in society.
Therefore, full implementation of the Programme of Action remains key today. In tackling the negative spiral described above, the following elements should be taken into account:
Firstly, the illicit trade in SALW should be approached in an integrated manner, addressing good governance, security- and justice reform and providing alternative livelihoods initiatives. The Netherlands remains committed to the implementation of the Programme of Action, and continues to support SALW programmes as part of the Netherlands Security and Rule of Law policy. Our SALW activities and programs focus on stockpile management and destruction, capacity building of relevant organizations, and improving laws and regulations on arms trafficking. We aim at an integrated approach addressing SALW within broader Security Sector Reform (SSR) and Demilitarization Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programs.
Secondly, the integration of gender perspectives into the implementation of the PoA is regarded as a priority by the Netherlands. This is in line with our National Action Plan (NAP) regarding resolution 1325 (2012-2015). This is illustrated by the Netherlands support to the Security and Sector Development program in Burundi. In this program gender perspectives are part of every activity and next to this, improvement of gender balance in security providing institutions is high on the agenda.
Thirdly, I wish to stress the important role of organisations and civil society for successful implementation of the PoA and follow-up process. In this regard there is an increased role for regional and sub-regional organisations.
Fourthly, The Netherlands encourages the support of international initiatives and mechanisms, such as the Group of Interested States, the PoA-Implementation Support System (ISS) and the ITI itself. They make the PoA implementation and follow-up process more structured and transparent.
As mentioned, the illicit trade in SALW, and the violence resulting from it, has a devastating effect on development. Realising that this is not solely the responsibility of affected countries, The Netherlands supports initiatives like the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development. Affected countries and donor countries join hands to deal with what is, in essence, a cross-border problem and therefore our common responsibility.
Madam President,
This Review Conference provides us with the opportunity to address the impact of illicit trade in SALW in a collective manner. I would like to express my delegation's support in making the upcoming two weeks as constructive as possible. It is important to look into ways to strengthen and further improve implementation of the PoA and to estimate a precise follow-up mechanism which ensures an effective structure for the next review cycle.
The "Draft Outcome Document" that you and your team prepared for us, provides an excellent basis to do so. Let me again mention that my delegation is looking forward working together with you in bringing this conference to a successful outcome.
Thank you Madam President.


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|A daily visit and a nutritious meal help support independence for vulnerable elders and disabled residents. Delivered meal routes and delivery times vary. Additionally, five senior dining centers located in Live Oak, Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville offer a daily hot meal to adults 60 years of age or older. Please call one day in advance.
Senior Meal Times and Locations
Meals are served Monday-Friday:
Highlands Park Senior Center
Meal site hours: 11am-1pm
Lunch served at 12:00 noon
8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
(831) 336-5366
Louden Nelson Community Center
Meal site hours: 10:30-1:30
Lunch served at 12:00 noon
301 Center St., Santa Cruz
(831) 427-0901
Watsonville Senior Center
Meal site hours: 9:30am-1pm
Lunch served 11:30am
114 East Fifth St., Watsonville
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Elena Baskin Live Oak Senior Center
Meal site hours: 1:00-2:30pm
Lunch served at 1:15pm
1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
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Lunch served Wednesdays at 11:30
360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley,
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ELIGIBILITY: The home delivery program is for older adults, 60 years or older, unable to take care of their own nutritional needs. Spouse may be under 60.
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Les meilleurs hôtels du monde.Voir la liste.
NEWTON, Mass., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers' Choice® Restaurants awards. The inaugural awards recognize favorite dining establishments in popular cities worldwide, based on millions of valuable traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.
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In total, 576 restaurants around the world were honored, including travelers' overall favorites, plus travelers' favorites in the U.S., Europe and popular travel destinations. Restaurants that offer dinner and table service were eligible for the awards.
"We're thrilled to highlight some of the TripAdvisor community's most beloved eateries to help travelers plan their next trip or night out," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "We found that travelers' favorite restaurants range from well-known, casual chains to upscale fine dining options – the common thread for these award-winners being a consistently remarkable dining experience with outstanding service and quality."
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TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors.
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Miles From Tomorrowland takes kids deep into the universe, exposing them to the wonders of outer space – and the joys of family. Leading the show is Miles Callisto, a bold and adventurous seven-year-old whose best friend, Merc, a robo-ostrich, is always by his side. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority has sent Miles and his family into space to create the future of transit and community, ultimately working to connect the universe. Miles' voyages are full of blastastic surprises that are beyond his wildest dreams. From two-headed aliens to lava-spewing planets, from villainous robots to high-speed chases, Miles sees every day as an action movie – with himself and Merc in the starring roles.
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A magical animated series about a six-year-old girl, Doc McStuffins, who has the ability to talk to and heal toys and stuffed animals. With the help of her stuffed animal friends, Doc runs a clinic for toys in her playhouse. The series emphasises the importance of lending a helping hand, or paw, when people and toys need it most.
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NIH Designation of Multiple PIs
On November 20, 2006, the NIH published a Grant Notice entitled, "Establishment of Multiple Principal Investigator Awards for the support of Team Science Projects." The following outlines key elements of that policy and UW guidance and processes that have been created to adapt to this new feature of NIH grant applications.
Key to the appropriate use of the Multiple PI mechanism is a careful analysis of the requirements of the NIH Principle Investigator definition and the development of a project leadership plan. The UW anticipates that this mechanism will be used appropriately and that the leadership plan will reflect an organization and mechanism for dispute resolution that reflects the requirements of the UW.
Pre-Award Process
Designating Multiple PIs
The designation of Multiple PIs should be based on the requirements of the research project. It is anticipated that the number of PIs will rarely exceed five (5). The UW also expects that the Contact PI on the NIH application will be the contact person within the UW and will act as the primary point of communication with the research team during the proposal and award processes.
The person designated as the PI on the "SF424 (R&R)" face page, Block 15, will be the Contact PI. This is the individual through whom NIH expects communication regarding the project to flow. Aside from this communication responsibility, there is no difference between the Contact PI and other PIs on a project. All share the same rights, responsibilities and credit. All PIs will have access to the ERA Commons information about the proposal, all will be listed on the NGA, and all will be identified in the CRISP system as PIs.
Once the Contact PI is entered into Block 15 of the face page, his/her information will populate the "PROFILE Project Director/Principal Investigator" block on the "Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded)" page. You will still need to enter this individual's ERA Commons username in the "Credential, e.g. agency login" field and upload his/her Biographical Sketch.
The remainder of the PIs will need to be entered into the "PROFILE Senior/Key Person X" (where X is a number from 1-40) block on the "Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded)" page. The Project Role for these individuals will be "PI/PD." (Note that NIH does not recognize "Co-PI" as a valid project role.) Also, be aware that the ERA Commons username for each individual listed as a PI/PD must be included.
Leadership Plan
A leadership plan is required for all Multi PI proposals.
Following are the instructions from the "NIH SF424 Application Guide" regarding the content of the plan:
For applications designating multiple PDs/PIs, a leadership plan must be included. A rationale for choosing a multiple PD/PI approach should be described. The governance and organizational structure of the leadership team and the research project should be described, including communication plans, process for making decisions on scientific direction, and procedures for resolving conflicts. The roles and administrative, technical, and scientific responsibilities for the project or program should be delineated for the PDs/PIs and other collaborators.
If budget allocation is planned, the distribution of resources to specific components of the project or the individual PDs/PIs should be delineated in the Leadership Plan. In the event of an award, the requested allocations may be reflected in a footnote on the Notice of Grant Award.
The UW requires that all leadership plans, at minimum address three points:
- The Contact PI will assume the same functions within the UW as with NIH and will be the person responsible for communication with the other project team members and OSP during proposal submission and throughout the project period.
- Any dispute arising from the project will be addressed first by the PIs. If a resolution cannot be obtained, then the respective Chairs and/or Deans will convene to resolve the dispute. Should further resolution be necessary, the dispute will be referred to the Vice Provost for Research by the respective Deans, and the decision of the Vice Provost will be final.
- The PIs will follow the intellectual property policies and practices of their respective institutions, with support and assistance from the applicable technology transfer office(s).
The leadership plan will be uploaded as a separate (PDF) file to Block 14 of the "PHS 398 Research Plan" form page.
Required Certifications
NIH requires the UW to maintain on file the following certification for all PIs designated on a project:
"I certify that the statements in this eGC1 and the related sponsor application are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. I agree to accept responsibility for the scientific conduct of the project and to provide the required progress reports if a grant is awarded as a result of this application."
These certifications are obtained through SAGE as described below.
Multiple PIs and the eGC-1 (SAGE)
OSP and ORIS, as well as other UW offices, are still working on revising our systems and business processes to accommodate the new Multiple PI policies. In the meantime, taking the following steps will ensure that Multiple PI applications are processed correctly and the UW remains compliant with NIH rules.
Designating Multiple PIs
The GC-1 has two pages where personnel are entered: the "PI & Contacts" page and the "Personnel" page.
The Contact PI should be entered on the "PI & Contacts" page. This will ensure that communication between the UW and the sponsor carries the Contact PI's name, facilitating smooth processing of the application and any supplemental documentation.
The remainder of the Multiple PIs should be entered on the "Personnel" page. "Multiple PI" has been added to the list of "Role Types" on the "Personnel" page, so each of the individuals serving as PI should be named and given the role of "Multiple PI."
The Contact PI will be the only PI who is required by the system to approve the GC-1. When he/she does so, the system will require the individual to attest to the above noted NIH-required certifications. The certification from the Contact PI is thus stored in the SAGE system.
It is anticipated that the approval engine in SAGE will eventually be modified to require approval from all of the Multiple PIs. Until that happens, however, there are two mechanisms for obtaining the NIH-required certifications from these individuals:
Option 1: Each of the non-contact Multiple PIs is added as an Ad Hoc approver to the GC-1. This will require those individuals to approve the GC-1. However, in order to confirm the necessary certification, the Multiple PI will need to paste the text of the certification into the "Comment" field associated with approving. The necessary text is in the help menu associated with the "Approval" page, from where it can be cut and pasted.
Option 2: Also in SAGE is a link to a PDF file of the required certification. The Multiple PI may print this file, print his/her name on the page, sign the document, scan it, and then upload it to the GC-1 as an attachment.
OSP's review of applications designating multiple PIs will include confirming that the necessary certifications have been received from all of the PIs.
The NIH is working on a linked award mechanism for situations where the named PIs are not at the same institution. Until NIH develops the linked award mechanism, the subcontract process will be used to provide funding to those PIs not affiliated with the UW. Subcontracts to other participating PIs at other institutions will be linked to the parent budget. Other subcontracts applicable to an individual PI's portion of the project and not to a named PI on the award will be linked to the sub-budget for that PI.
Post-Award Process
Parent Sub-Budget
The parent sub-budget mechanism will be used to establish individual budgets for each UW-affiliated PI. The budget for the initial Contact PI will be designated the parent budget and will retain that attribute throughout the life of the competing cycle. OSP will notify GCA if there is a change in the Contact PI. A change in the Contact PI will not change the parent/sub-budget roles within the financial system of the university.
The parent sub-budget mechanism for multi-PI awards will be identified through the use of a grant control flag so that they can be identified separate from other parent-sub relationships.
The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) will issue one Notice to Establish Account (NEA) per agreement to Grant and Contract Accounting (GCA). The NEA will identify all applicable sub-budgets and the allocations for all budgets. If the NGA does not identify amounts for the sub-budgets, a TRANSPASU will be used to establish sub-budgets as appropriate.
A single copy of the NEA will be sent to the Contact PIs department when the budget is established. GCA will notify all PIs and departments via email of the establishment of the budgets.
Regardless of an allocation plan, the institution has authority to rebudget within a particular allocation or across allocations via a joint decision of the PIs without prior approval of NIH.
Requests to rebudget an individual budget may be initiated by the PI associated with that budget. Requests to rebudget between sub-budgets will be signed by all PIs whose budgets are affected and processed through the Contact PI for submission to GCA.
Deficits and unallowable costs
Each named PI is financially responsible for their budget per GIM 2 - "Fiscal Responsibilities on Grant and Contract Accounts." The PI is to ensure that all expenditures are reasonable, allocable and allowable per the terms of the agreement and that expenditures do not exceed the available funds for the individual budget. If a deficit or disallowance occurs under a grant or contract account, the named PI on the budget, in consultation with his/her chair or dean, is to advise the Grant and Contract Accounting Office as to the appropriate disposition. Reliance on available funds in an associated sub-budget is not justification for exceeding the available funds in an individual budget.
Changes in level of effort
Changes in committed effort of 25% or more, or absence from leadership of the project for 3 months or more for any named PI requires prior sponsor approval. Requests for approval would be processed according to the leadership plan and sent to OSP through the Contact PI. (See GIM 35 - "Effort Reporting Policy for Sponsored Agreements" - for a discussion of faculty effort.)
Cost sharing
Cost sharing will be associated with the budget for the PI that commits the cost share. OSP will identify the individual budgets that have associated cost share. The responsible department will provide the GC1 Addendum to OSP for the budget(s).
The procedures for closing a budget associated with a multi-PI award will follow the same process as is currently done for individual budgets with the following exceptions:
- Notice of Expiring Budget (NOE) letters and the parent-sub detail spreadsheet will be sent to each department.
- Unexpended balances and deficits will not roll up to the parent budget. Each PI is responsible for the timely closeout of their individual budget.
- If cost share has been committed, it will be tracked in relation to the PI that made the commitment.
- Program income budgets will be linked to the parent budget and closed in association with the individual budget to which it is related.
Additional Information and Contacts
- Additional questions and answers may be found at NIH's "Multiple Principal Investigators" web site:
- For Pre-award questions, contact OSP at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- For Post-award questions, contact RAA at firstname.lastname@example.com or 206-616-8678.


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Skip to comments.Allow Alaskans a free and open election to decide whether or not Alaska should Secede
Posted on 11/11/2012 6:24:54 PM PST by JohnKinAK
here is a commonly held belief across Alaska, that the US Constitution has been set aside, and other then ourselves, there are no protections to the liberty and freedoms we are to have as our continued inheritance since the formation of the Union of the "several States". Our main "goal" is a legal vote and ballot; one that was not given in 1958 and was in violation of International Law and Treaty. Alaskans were robbed of the choices we were to have as a non-self-governing territory, and steam-rolled into the current classification of a State. The Native population of Alaska, in a large percentage, did not even receive a ballot because of the Federal Voting Rights Act in place. Alaskans now seek to a statewide free election to decide whether Alaska should be a free and Independent Nation.
Doesn't the Feds own most of the territory in Alaska thus what size would AK be should it remove itself from the USA?
North to Alaska.
North, the rush is on.
I've seen a Louisiana and a Texas Petition, so far. Probably many more to come.
"Doesnt the Feds own most of the territory in Alaska thus what size would AK be should it remove itself from the USA?"
Well, first off it wouldn't be called Alaska. It would be called East Russia.
Well I suppose they could offer to sell it back to Russia
Am I crazy for thinking life would be better under Putin than Baraq Hussein?
If this was serious, the Alaskans would arrange their own vote - not ask the White House.
However, it may be a movement by Native Americans to gain an autonomous region independent of the state and national government. Probably to claim oil that is currently held by the state or the Feds. Then the money goes to a small group of Natives instead of the whole state of Alaska.
"Ive seen a Louisiana and a Texas Petition, so far. Probably many more to come.'
Just looked and saw Georgia and Missouri as well...
I Alaska became it sown country, I'd be the first to move...
Alaska can go ahead and leave. They already rec more in Federal funds than they return. The Federal Gov should sell off the federal lands to the highest bidder and let the Alaskans fend for themselves. Buh, bye.
Sorry...I know too many in Alaska to have any pity for their so called plite. Fooey. Just go.
Why go to a "whitehouse.gov" site to put your name on a list there?
YES certifiably batsh*t crazy
In at least one way, no. They don't have much truck with idiotic PC over there.
I'm not so sure, thinking Russian Orthodox definitely beats Muslim....
thet had better learn to speak russian if they are truly serious about "wanting" to be a separate country cause they won't be separate long before they are truly taken over by another country
When we moved to the MatSu from back east in early 90's, I had a neighbor who had homesteaded his place in 42. Came to Alaska when he was like 20. He passed away a few years back at the age of 94, drove his van clear up to Eagle on the Yukon for a visit when he was 92 years old. He would tell me how it use to be when he first arrived, back when all the Anchorage people thought the Japanese were coming, ha ha. He said nowadays, Alaskans are all just becoming Americans; not radical freedom loving like the Gold Rush People were that were still alive when he came to Alaska. He also told me that during the statehood vote, most Alaskans didn't want to become a state; wanted to remain like the Phillapines. Alaskans knew they couldn't afford state govt, they'd be taxed to death. He said the feds brought in 20,000 military prior to the vote, then changed the law so that they could vote, why it passed. I really do think most Alaskans would vote to remain a state though, even all the Repubs; as we do have more freedom here than anywhere's else in lower 48. I live in an unorganized borough, no local govt, no taxes, no LEOs, no services, nobody to call and complain to, and everybody thinking they run the show and everybody else telling them to shove it where the sun don't shine. Everybody is armed for bear protection and has'nt been a murder in 30 years, no crime and a bunch of good Indians and kooky White People that would be locked up if they lived in the city. I couldn't live anywheres else and really be happy.
Only if they leave us their immediate past governor.
I hear Canada is not nice this time of year.
(Take off, for the Great White North, eh?)
I'll have what he's drinking.
Around 10 below as I type and supposed to get down to minus 25 by morning, and that ain't cold. We'll have 2-3 weeks minus 60 come January. Super nice summers, good hunting, fishing, just wonderful country without houses everywhere ya look. Actually , we get people move up every spring, can't wait to leave soon as the roads open nx Spring, most just can't handle it; others luv the Country. Sure is where we belong. I met Palin many years back in the MatSu. Only political I'd ever believe what she said, sure wish she was still our Governor, did good things here in Ak.
They gotta' give back the part the USA owned though.
And all of these at once make me think that this is a prank by some liberal trying to make conservatives look foolish. This has all the earmarks of a hoax.
West Yukon and a new province of Canada
Alaska does have a strong Independent party support, there could be some serious thought and actions soon.
The problem of course would be the libs in Anchorage.
Actually I would be willing to bet if any state secedes it will be Alaska first.
and watch it
dont give us any excuse
For the South will rise again...
Google State Constitutional Conventions. Each State holds their own. It is tedious, but will avoid the bloodshed of our First Civil War.
NEVER ask the Damned US Federal Government for anything. They live in their own World, and only have the power over us that we allow them to have.
Elected Federal Politicians are fewer than 600 on a good day, and we are 300 MILLION everyday! DUH!
Did they pee in your fruit loops?
Ya know, we do have a bunch of Russkies in Ak, many came for economic reasons and they are now citizens chasing the American dream just like everybody else. They go back to visit relatives in Siberia, but are never moving back to Russia; they say everything, everything is better here. These are educated Russians of German heritage, their German ancestors have been second class citizens for 300 years and they find America so much more to their liking. Have a few for friends and they are conservatives, believe it or not. Their kids all speak perfect English, play sports, enrich Alaska too; but all the Russkies still believe in Russian Hockey, ha ha. I even know one who was in Afghanistan as a Russian. I can't wait to get him up with my Nephew who has been there himself several times. Most of the Russkies I have met are ok, quite appreciative of the USA.
During the American revolution several ststes in New England area including MASS were going to suceed from the 13 colonies...
They had sent their young men and had been fighting and dying for years...
George Washington had made them certain promises or they thought he had or imagined he should and they hadnt been paid nor had they received any supplieds or armament or food from the Continental army..
The crops and farms and families back home were neglected and they were deserting in disgust..
a secret convention place and date was set and delegates from each of the 4 or 5 states were chosen to attend...
I dont remember what happened to cause the convention and the idea to be cancelled but George was in dangewr for a while of losing much of his ready army and the war...
anyhoo the War of Northern Agression was not the 1st time a few states had planned to suceed...
and now here again...
When in the course of human events...
We only got one moose this fall and a few caribou, few bear. Picked up a 308 Scar this PFD day; my new hunting gun nx season. Haven't seen many wolves, got to do some riding when kids come home from school at Xmas. Anyway, what's new and exciting in MatSu?
The most co-depedent state requiring US help was HAIWAII.
May you be "blessed" by the Federal government taking 90% of your land an making it into a park, for you to tend for them. Or telling you not to dig up your coal, just freeze in the dark. Or dig for gold, cause holes in the ground 6" or less are drinking water, but holes bigger than 6" are poisonous mine waste...
Oh, and thanks for the support and grateful heart for all the oil we were able to ship to you despite the graces of the EPA.
You ingrateful sot you.
Those German Russians you referenced are known as Volga Deutch. They were encouraged to move there by Catherine the Great most are either Lutheran or Roman Catholic. At the onset of WWII Stalin had moved many of them (There are a number still living along the Volga in Russia.) to Siberia.
Alaska would be better off under russian occupation ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....................We must us every avenue of annoyance and disruption that alynski has to offer. Use thier medicine against them. OVERWHELM THE SYSYTEM
Sorry to not getting back at you sooner, just woke up a little while ago, getting ready for a supposed busy day driver the concrete mixer, its going to a Pentecostal church in Palmer. Weather in mat Su is mild, just a trace of snow on the ground, Sarah Palin has been mostly silent on recent events. I honestly cannot comment on what is blowing around the valley about the election, I do know there is a lot of very disappointed people. They didn't want to vote for Romney but did anyway, basically I get the impression many just did not go out and vote that they probably knew it was going to be a wasted effort.
Myself my job is about to seasonally end, maybe another week or two, all this season it has been almost like guarding a graveyard, dead slow, I only hired one driver for the whole summer season, when it got busy we hired temporary drivers who used to work for us and had the time from their other job.
I do believe Alaskans will whole hardheartedly endorse being an independent state, as you are aware its been a sore subject for decades. My plans of heading to Oz is still there, possibly just before breakup, if my passport application is rejected I will haul my trailer to Edmonton and work the oil patch for the summer. My year to date wages are half what they have been from years past, I am in debt big time, I may have to actually sell some of my guns.
Depends on how much Obama intrusion we get here in Alaska I suppose. i stockpiled over 130 gallon sized cans of the Auguson Farms freeze dried foods, thats enough for me to live on for a year. If I had a moose to harvest I can get another years worth of meat. have to wait and see, last I heard some group wants to relocate all the Valley moose.
I think its because Fish and Feathers believe the people will start to massively poach, and that quite possible since salmon season was a total bust. I hope you have prepped for a long winter and ALL your needs have been addressed. I still need more stored water cause my well has nasty water full of iron. Good Luck to you and happy hunting!
"I couldnt live anywheres else and really be happy."
I lived in AK from '71 - '89. I've never been happier than there. There was true tolerance and honesty. Polical correctness didn't exist. People were independent. The mindset was liberating. It spoiled me when it comes to living free and speaking freely. When coming to the Lower 48, I learned that every word and thought had to be processed and calculated to determine who might be offended, what was politically correct, etc. When in Alaska, that wasn't an issue. Sure, people had their toes stepped on now and then, including myself, but nobody took it personally. You accepted the opinions of others and they accepted yours. No righteous indignation or recriminations. Of course, that was then and this is now; I suppose a lot of that has changed, but it was wonderful then.
My left wing niece and her progressive husband moved from Oregon to Anchorage and insist on both intolerance and political correctness. It might not be the same now
It has changed a small bit in Anchorage and some places out here in the Valley, such as a lot of rowdy bars closing and a slew that are now non-smoking. A lot more people live here than when I first arrived in 1992, traffic is a nightmare at times in Wasilla, never really had that problem before.
I could never ever leave Alaska for the lower 48, I could and may indeed leave Alaska for another country, but thats because I am a seasonal worker, where I live I do not have many other job options during the winter.
So far AK, TX and LA. I wish FL was next.
I say let free people decide what unions they join.
Socialist and statists object because the need to keep productive people captive in their utopia to keep up the standard of living to a point just above the revolt level.
And - I totally disagree with your statement that Alaska is poor. I think if Alaska was a separate nation within 4 years the people of alaska would the wealthiest in the world. Removal of just a few of the federal restrictions placed on Alaska could unleash untold wealth.
My fellow Alaskans...
I bet renewed interest in cashing out the PFD takes hold. No more yearly Permanent Fund Dividend payed each year to every legal Alaskan resident.
We do have a lot of welfare families up here and Alaskans do have a boom or bust mentalty, they would rather gamble with getting a many thousands of dollars PFD cashout than a continued steadily dropping in size PFD check or deposit.
Nice Johnny Horton reference!
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My guild 1 tanked (paladin), 2 healed (resto druid and disc priest).
As for the transition:
NEVER STOP even for 1 second to get the damage reduction buff if 1 of the gold orb things drops off the adds in the middle group. You should always get at least 1 gold orb off the final 2 packs normally you get 2 but sometimes only 1). You don't need the buff from the middle pack and delaying a second or 2 can be the difference between getting 24 energy or going over.
Sort out exactly what add each person is responsible for interrupting in each pack. Some players might be wasting global cooldowns on interrupts that they don't even need to be using. For example your hunter can use binding shot on 1 of the packs and that will stun that entire pack for 5 seconds... You will then only need 1 more interrupt on the adds before that pack is dead.
Save your potions for it (I used mine just as we fly up in the air before the loading screen).
Minimise the time it takes you to run from the 1st packs to the other room where Garrosh is. Some classes can move while dpsing so they should already be moving towards the next room as they are finishing off the 1st pack instead of standing still dpsing the adds and then having to run about 40 yards further after the adds have died. Maybe use a roar from your druid to increase players movement speed to reach the 2nd room faster.
Pool resources ahead of entering the transition. On my hunter I always tried to make sure I had a full focus bar, a lock and load proc and i'd save my fervour cooldown.
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It's such a short phase. Survive that iron star hitting the boss and the boss is dead about 60 seconds later with nothing more than an easy malice to deal with (same as the 1st malice basically).


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Additional restrictions on law abiding firearms retailers will do nothing to reduce crime.
Gun control advocates complain that Congress stopped the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from making firearms dealers conduct costly annual inventories to keep their records straight. But ATF already has the power to investigate records and inventories in a number of common-sense circumstances, such as a criminal investigation or when there is a suspected violation.
OUR VIEW: Why does Congress keep protecting rogue gun dealers?
Common sense tells us that placing additional burdens on law abiding gun retailers will do nothing to reduce crime, but placing the full weight of our criminal justice system on lawbreakers will.
Gun control supporters are also complaining that Congress has stopped ATF from disseminating sensitive law enforcement information far beyond the agencies that actually need it.
The prohibition (known as the "Tiahrt Amendment") was enacted nearly a decade ago. It was a response to efforts by cities and gun-ban groups that wanted to use confidential information from ATF's firearm tracing system as evidence in lawsuits against the firearms industry and in shaky statistical "studies."
Both were illegitimate because, as the Congressional Research Service has pointed out, the "tracing system is an operational system designed to help law enforcement agencies identify the ownership path of individual firearms. It was not designed to collect statistics."
Worse yet, releasing this information could have jeopardized ongoing criminal investigations — and endangered the lives of police officers, witnesses and informants. That's why trace databases had never been publicly released, and why the ATF itself fought in court to keep it that way.
And that's why the Tiahrt Amendment won the support of America's largest rank-and-file police organization, the Fraternal Order of Police. In 2007, FOP president Chuck Canterbury noted that as many as four cases were compromised and an additional 14 put at risk when private investigators employed by New York City conducted "sting" operations in support of the city's civil suit against several gun stores that had been identified through firearms trace data. "As a result, several gun trafficking suspects under investigation by law enforcement changed their behavior to avoid scrutiny and criminal indictment," Canterbury said.
Even the Obama administration has been on board. In 2009, the provision was amended — with a proposal put forward in the president's budget and praised by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg — to strengthen protections against data release outside law enforcement, while allowing more information sharing among agencies.
Congress has acted responsibly to protect sensitive law enforcement information, while facilitating legitimate investigative activities. To argue otherwise is irresponsible.
Chris W. Cox is executive director of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action.


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Hula to Hawaii With Virgin Blue And Hawaiian Airlines: Hawaiian The First US partner Of Virgin Blue's Loyalty Program16/08/2006
Virgin Blue and Hawaiian Airlines today announced a wide-ranging partnership in which members of Virgin Blue's award winning loyalty program, Velocity, will be able to earn points and redeem travel throughout Hawaiian's flight network.
Effective from today, members of the Velocity program will be able to use their loyalty points to travel on scheduled flights by Hawaiian Airlines to and within the USA and the Pacific, as well as having the opportunity to earn Velocity points when they purchase travel with Hawaiian.
The inclusion of Hawaiian in the Velocity program was announced by Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, and President and Chief Executive of Hawaiian Airlines, Mark Dunkerley, following an agreement between the two airlines.
The entry of Hawaiian Airlines into the program means Velocity now has its first North America partner, complementing foundation airline partners Virgin Atlantic and Emirates.
Brett Godfrey said: "We are particularly pleased to welcome Hawaiian Airlines aboard and we look forward to working more closely with the Hawaiian team on mutual opportunities.
"In less than a year since launch, Velocity has become one of Australia's most popular customer loyalty programs, with our "any seat redemption on Virgin Blue*" policy proving hugely appealing to Australian travellers. We are now building the program through the addition of like-minded partners to offer an even wider choice of opportunities, and flying to Hawaii on Hawaiian will have very strong appeal to our members," he said.
He continued: "Hawaii is one of the most desired international holiday destinations for Australian travellers, combining the laid-back lifestyle of the Pacific with the excitement of the USA, and the addition of Hawaiian Airlines will add even further value to Velocity membership."
To launch the new partnership, Velocity is offering double points for flights between Sydney and Honolulu taken between 16th August and 31st of October 2006. This means that Velocity Members can earn over 20,000 Velocity Points for a return trip to Honolulu in Economy Class.
In addition to the fantastic earning opportunities available through Hawaiian Airlines, Velocity Members can also use their Points to redeem on flights to Hawaii and the US mainland. A table of Velocity points required to fly from Australia to Hawaii and the USA appears on the following page
Mr Dunkerley said participation of Hawaiian Airlines in the Velocity program would increase significantly the awareness in Australia of both Hawaiian Airlines and the destination of Hawaii.
"By joining Velocity, and working more closely with Virgin Blue, we're now making it even easier for travellers from throughout Australia to visit the islands of Hawaii, as well as offering a one-stop service from Sydney to nine destinations on the US mainland," he said.
Hawaiian Airlines flies three times weekly from Sydney to Honolulu, offering fast same-day connections to the neighbour islands of Maui, Kauai and The Big Island of Hawaii, as well as to the US mainland cities of Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Hawaiian also flies from Honolulu to the Pacific island locations of Tahiti and American Samoa.
The airline departs Sydney at 9pm each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, enabling travellers from Sydney to spend the day at work, at school or relaxing at home before checking in for the evening flight, and passengers from other states or regional NSW to make same-day connections to Hawaii.
The 10-hour flight crosses the international dateline, arriving in Honolulu at 10.35am the same day, enabling passengers to clear US Customs and be on Waikiki Beach by afternoon, or to make same day connections to neighbour islands or the US mainland.
Hawaiian Airlines operates two class Boeing 767-300ER aircraft from Sydney to Honolulu, and to the US mainland, and dual-class Boeing 717 jets on more than 100 daily flights between the Hawaiian islands.
The airline is the largest and longest serving in Hawaii, this year celebrating its 77th anniversary.
For more information about Hawaiian Airlines, visit http://www.hawaiianair.com.au
For more information about Virgin Blue, visit http://www.virginblue.com.au
For more information about Velocity, visit http://www.velocityrewards.com.au
Points Chart:
To fly from Sydney to the USA with Hawaiian Airlines, you will require the following Velocity points:
|Big Island
|San Francisco
|San Jose
|Los Angeles
|San Diego
Any seat redemption and no blackout periods applies to Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue.
Note: Fares are subject to availability. Bonus Points are applicable for return bookings that originate and terminate in Sydney and Honolulu only. Travel must be started and completed between 16 August 2006 and 31 October 2006.
Valid classes for bonus points are M, N, B, Q, W and Y for Economy (Coach), and J and P for First Class.
Velocity is operated by Velocity Rewards Pty Ltd as trustee of the Loyalty Trust. Membership is governed by the Member terms and conditions, as amended from time to time.