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group photo with MAPS
From left to right: Back: Wesley Welch, Simon Nogin, Adam Olinger, Brad Williams and Ryan Helle. Front: Bailey DeJonge, Brad Kelley, Kelsey Carson, Amber Ryan and Erica Scott

Students reminded importance of planning

Planning isn’t as talked about as geology and geography.

August 13, 2018 by Tori York

Typically, we have one to five students attend a conference to present findings, network and learn.

The Missouri Association of Planning Students (MAPS) attended the Annual Planning Conference April 21-24 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

At the conference

More than 10 students attended:

  • Kelsey Carson
  • Bailey DeJonge
  • Ryan Helle
  • Brad Kelley
  • Simon Nogin
  • Adam Olinger
  • Amber Ryan
  • Erica Scott
  • Maliyah Shelton
  • Wesley Welch
  • Brad Williams

As students in the planning program, they know how vital conferences are to finding jobs after graduation. They can network and stay up to date on issues in the planning field.

Conferences also give students a good reminder why they chose this profession.

“The best part about the annual conference is the ability to pick which talks interest you,” Scott said.

Students grabbing lunch

Scott, newly elected president of MAPS, said the conference was fun and informative.

“We had a fabulous keynote speaker named Derreck Kayongo who told his life story in an engaging, inspiring way and encouraged everyone to make a difference,” Scott said.

Filed Under: Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: conference, Geography Geology and Planning, Krista Evans

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