Events
"Don't Adjust Your Sets, It Really Is This Queer" Look for lots of LGBTA events coming up during Pride Week. Keynote Event: Jeffrey Solomon in Tara's Crossing. Wednesday April 2nd 7pm in the HUB Auditorium. For more information visit http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt
WHO: Dennis M. Nally, Chairman and Senior Partner, U.S. Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers
WHAT: Executive Insights Speaker Series (Q & A Format with Moderator, Audience Questions)
WHEN: Tuesday, April 4, 2008, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Struthers Auditorium, 110 Business Building
I’m Hired, Now What?
Time: 5:45 PM
Location: 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
Guest Speaker: Alton Fox, Campus Recruiting Representative, Lockheed Martin
205 IST
Spend some time with Allen Puy from Lockheed Martin, who will let us experience their annual training! Get a glimpse into how the corporation is continuously shaping their culture through live and interactive training!
At the very least, stop by for dessert and a beverage!
"Don't Adjust Your Sets, It Really Is This Queer" Look for lots of LGBTA events coming up during Pride Week. Keynote Event: Jeffrey Solomon in Tara's Crossing. Wednesday April 2nd 7pm in the HUB Auditorium. For more information visit http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt
Computer Store Expo
Date: April 2, 2008
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: NLI Ballroom
Location: 208 IST
This is the second of a three part seminar series exploring security exploits. At this particular event we will be demonstrating how to write scripts or programs which will have the ability to compromise insecure systems. Both offensive and defensive measures will be discussed at this event.
As usual:
Feel free to contact jeff@psu.edu with any questions.
"Don't Adjust Your Sets, It Really Is This Queer" Look for lots of LGBTA events coming up during Pride Week. Keynote Event: Jeffrey Solomon in Tara's Crossing. Wednesday April 2nd 7pm in the HUB Auditorium. For more information visit http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt
Information Session: Lutron Electronics Co
Date: April 3, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
"Don't Adjust Your Sets, It Really Is This Queer" Look for lots of LGBTA events coming up during Pride Week. Keynote Event: Jeffrey Solomon in Tara's Crossing. Wednesday April 2nd 7pm in the HUB Auditorium. For more information visit http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt
"Don't Adjust Your Sets, It Really Is This Queer" Look for lots of LGBTA events coming up during Pride Week. Keynote Event: Jeffrey Solomon in Tara's Crossing. Wednesday April 2nd 7pm in the HUB Auditorium. For more information visit http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt
IST Open House
Date: April 5, 2008
Time: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: IST Building
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament
$2 entry fee
Two brackets for experienced and inexperienced players.
Prize for winner of each bracket.
The computer network club is throwing a LAN party in the cybertorium on April 5th from 4pm to midnight. We'll be playing mostly Team Fortress 2 and Counter Strike.
Come. Play. Team Fortress 2 tournament. Win Prizes. Have fun.
More information will be posted. Bring your own computer and RSVP via email to cncpresident@psu.edu.
Come out and vote for IST Student Government Executive Officers for next year!
The candidates are:
TREASURER
• Garrett Miller
SECRETARY
• Kenton Martin
VICE PRESIDENT
• Tom Bierly
• Kim Buchter
PRESIDENT
• Alex Goodstein
• Matt Prindible
Any active member of IST Student Government can vote!
We Made it in the Real World…So Can You!
Date: April 9, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
Featuring: Panel of recent grads share tips for success in that critical first year on the job
Information Session: United Space Alliance
Date: April 9, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 120 Thomas Building
Location: 208 IST
This is the third event in a three part seminar series exploring security exploits. At this particular event we will be demonstrating how to properly execute an exploit. Offensive and defensive security measures will be discussed at this event.
As usual:
Feel free to contact jeff@psu.edu with any questions.
There will be a talk by our advisor, whose an expert on the process of making games. Then regular discussion on individual projects and/or play testing of different projects.
We will be hosting a Diversity Extravaganza on Thursday April 10th in the IST building. This event will feature the best dance crews on the PSU campus, as well as a fashion show, and cultural food. Should be a lot of fun, we are still looking for talent (poetry, musical, etc.) Any questions should be sent to dnet@psu.edu.
Info Assurance Field Trip to Owego, NY (Lockheed)
Date: April 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
WHO: M. Lynne Markus is the John W. Poduska, Sr., Professor of Information and Process Management, Bentley College
WHAT: “Collective IT Governance—Trends and Issues in Organizational Information Technology Use”
WHEN: Friday, April 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cybertorium, 113 IST Building
M. Lynne Markus’ appearance is part of the IST Distinguished Lecture Series
Information Session: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Date: April 15, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 120 Thomas Building
Want to impress? You may only have a few seconds to do it --so learn how to do it right.
How do I approach a company representative?
What's a great conversation starter?
What is an elevator speech?
Learn this and much much more...
PricewaterhouseCoopers will also be offering resume reviews and other career advice, along with answering your questions about the firm!
Schedule:
11:30-12:15 – Drop in for advice and cookies
12:15-12:45 – 30 minute Q/A session, pizza, drinks
12:45-1:30 – Drop in for advice and cookies
Booz Allen Hamilton Information Session: Thursday April 17 6:30pm – 102 Business Building
Representatives from Booz Allen Hamilton will be hosting an information session on Thursday April 17th at 6:30pm in 102 Business Building. The event will utilize a case-study format that will walk the audience through the lifecycle of a real-life project.
This event is presented by by the IST Consulting Club and the Smeal Professional Development Committee.
Dress is business casual. Free food will be provided.
IST Alumni vs. Students Sporting Event at State College Football Stadium
Future Forum
Date: April 18, 2008
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: IST Building, 2nd floor
http://futureforum.ist.psu.edu/
Commission on LGBT Equity Awards Ceremony- Friday April 18th 4-5pm HUB Auditorium
Blue/ White Game
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Interested in Gaming or AI?
April 21 - 8:00pm - Cybertorium
James Portnow, a former game designer at Activision and columnist with Next-Gen and Game Career Guide, will be speaking at the next ACM meeting. Mr. Portnow will focus on how using realistic (emotive) AI, more meaningful use of sound, and other techniques can help cross the uncanny valley.
Free pizza and refreshments after the speaker.
NOTE: You do not have to be an ACM member to attend.
Students of all majors and semesters standings are invited.
A New Day One—Launching Your Extraordinary Career
Date: April 22, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: HUB-Robeson Auditorium
Guest Speaker: William White, Author of From Day One: CEO Advice to Launch an Extraordinary Career and Professor in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University and prior to joining the faculty at Northwestern he served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Bell & Howell Company.
FIRST 100 STUDENTS – will receive an autographed copy of From Day One: CEO Advice to Launch an Extraordinary Career
Information Session: US Navy Officer Programs
Date: April 24, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 110 Thomas Building
I’m So Talented!
Date: April 25, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: IST Building
Have questions? Want to make a suggestion for a class? Any comments regarding your major? Come to the Dean Feedback Session for IST/SRA Students!!
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Senior Send-Off
Date: April 30, 2008
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Location: Hintz Family Alumni Center
