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