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• Employee Learning Week Highlights Importance of Workforce Development
  The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are partnering to promote the value of learning and the important link between a knowledgeable, highly skilled workforce and organizational success during Employee Learning Week, December 8-12.
  Nov 21, 2008
• OneCard Connects University to Community
  All members of the University community will receive the OneCard in December as well as a new unique proximity tag that can be affixed on cell phones. Either the OneCard or the cell phone tag can be used for access to the new Academic Center, parking, vending, printing, or at local downtown establishments. It can also help fund scholarships at the University or support other non-profit organizations.
  Nov 20, 2008
• December Science & Technology Milestones
  There are several historic milestones relating to science and technology in December, including: Dec. 1, 2008: Cyber Monday. The Monday after Thanksgiving is the traditional beginning of the online holiday shopping season--when consumers return to work and start e-tailing. Dec. 2, 1982: Artificial Heart Transplant Anniversary. Barney C. Clark, 61, became the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart. Dec. 2, 1942: First Self-Sustaining Nuclear Chain Reaction. Physicist Enrico Fermi led a team of scientists at the University of Chicago in producing the first controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.
  Nov 19, 2008
• HU Knowledge Network: Choosing the Proper Communication Medium
  Steven Birmingham writes about the primary means of communicating with stakeholders in his paper, Choosing the Proper Communication Medium. He teaches Professional Communications for I.T. Project Managers at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Over 10 years, he managed or participated in numerous projects as I.T. Director at a $2 billion financial institution. He holds an. M.S.E. in the Management of Technology from the University of Pennsylvania and is a popular seminar speaker on the topics of communications and project management.
  Nov 19, 2008
• GeoDecisions, Harrisburg University, ACEC/PA Partner for 2008 Presidential Election Recap
  As part of ACEC/PA’s monthly series of Government Affairs breakfast meetings, Andrew Hilt, executive vice president of ACEC/PA, will provide an election wrap up for ACEC/PA member firms. To complement the presentation, students from Harrisburg University will showcase a Web site created to display geographic information system (GIS)-based maps of the election results in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The GIS maps can display a series of different scenarios to help attendees visualize and understand voting trends in the Commonwealth. The site was designed under the direction of GeoDecisions Director of Technology and Harrisburg University Professor Steve Korzekwa.
  Nov 18, 2008

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Event Calendar

• Microsoft .Net Code Camp
  The Central Pennsylvania .NET Users Group is a voluntary association of information technology professionals and enthusiasts who meet monthly with regionally and nationally known speakers to share information, ideas, and experience using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and related technologies. The .Net Code Camp will be held at Harrisburg University on Saturday, December 6 from 8 am – 4 pm, and will feature regional and national experts in .Net programming. Program coordinators expect to draw over 50 local programmers to the event.
  Dec 6, 2008
• An Enterprise Architecture View for IT Project Managers
  Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is responding to market demands from project managers seeking opportunities to expand their areas of expertise into new specialties with a series of professional development opportunities that are schedule to take place during 2008-2009. An Enterprise Architecture View for IT Project Managers is part of the University’s Beyond Project Management: Building Leadership and Performance Professional Development Series. The session is scheduled for Friday, December 12.
  Dec 12, 2008
• Managing Quality in Software Development
  Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is responding to market demands from project managers seeking opportunities to expand their areas of expertise into new specialties with a series of professional development opportunities that are schedule to take place during 2008-2009. Managing Quality in Software Development is part of the University’s Beyond Project Management: Building Leadership and Performance Professional Development Series. The session is scheduled for Friday, January 23.
  Jan 23, 2009
• Academic Center Dedication
  Mark Wednesday, February 25 on your calendar and make plans to attend the Dedication Ceremony for the new Academic Center. Plans call for the event to begin at 4 p.m., on the 11th Floor of the Academic Center. Planning for the event is now underway. More details will appear shortly on the University’s website. RSVP now by calling 717.901.5140 or email Events@HarrisburgU.net
  Feb 25, 2009
• 2009 Biotechnology Showcase
  The Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership 2009 Biotechnology Showcase will be held March 20 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The theme for this year’s event is Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Food Science. The annual event brings together industry, educators as well as high school and college students. The free event features hands-on experiments, workshops, panel discussions, guest speakers, and other presentations. With its program of lectures, expert discussions, presentations and networking opportunities, the Biotechnology Showcase has become a flagship event for students, educators, and industry.
  Mar 20, 2009

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