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Women in Information Technology Conference 2008 "Take the Leap" February 29, 2008

Presented by the Information Technology Research Institute
of the Sam M. Walton College of Business

Location

University of Arkansas
The School of Continuing Education & Academic Outreach    [directions]
2 East Center Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
PH: 479-575-3604
FX: 479-575-7232

Conference Overview

This full-day conference focuses on women in information technology and technology-related business professions. Attendees will participate in professionally led break-out sessions covering a variety of technical, professional, and lifestyle topics. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from one another and form connections they can leverage long after the conference ends.

Keynote Speakers

Coleen NickColleen Nick
Morgan Nick Foundation
Executive Director
 Hilda Gurley-HighgateHilda Gurley-Highgate
Assistant General Council
Wal-Mart Store Operations and Compliance
 

Agenda

8:00 - 9:00  Registration and Continental Breakfast (Informal Networking Time)
9:00 - 10:00  Keynote - Hilda Gurley-Highgate (Wal-Mart Stores)
10:00 - 10:15  Break
10:15 - 11:15  Breakout Session 1
  • How to be yourself!: Exploring Personality and the Art of Creative Risk Taking
    Mary K. Williams, LCSW Psychotherapist 
  • Use It or Lose It: Keeping Up with Today's Presentation Technology
    Jeanette Balleza, Scribe Marketing 
  • Communication in the Workplace
    Marilyn Ledbetter Acxiom, Inc. senior-level software tester and owner of Sundown Consulting Services
11:15 - 12:30  Networking Luncheon
  • Blake Woolsey, Executive Communications Consultants
12:30 - 1:30  Breakout Session 2
  • Sustainability: Work, Life, World
    John Coleman, Sustainability Coordinator for City of Fayetteville
    Sarah Lewis, Envirosystems Professional, Springline Consulting Group
    Steve Rust, Executive Director, Fayetteville Economic Development Council
  • Internet Protection: Self, Financial & Child Safety
    Stephen Svetz State of Arkansas Attorney General's Office
  • Managing Your Career Like a Project: Milestones and Results
    Janet K. Ply, PhD, President, Pendére, Inc.
1:30 - 1:40  Break
1:40 - 2:40  Breakout Session 3
  • Self Defense
    Randy Edwards, Impact Martial Arts 
  • Work & Life: Creating and Cultivating a Spirit of Celebration
    Dr. Theres Stiefer, Dir of Center for Mgmt. & Executive Ed University of Arkansas 
  • Identity Theft: What you Need to Know
    Stephen Svetz State of Arkansas Attorney General's Office
2:40 - 2:50  Break
2:50 - 3:50  Panel Discussion - "Take the Leap"
  • Dr. Cindy Riemenschneider, Associate Professor, University of Arkansas 
  • Kym Patterson, Chief Security Officer, State of Arkansas DIS 
  • Susan Norton, CIO, Fayetteville Public Schools 
3:50 - 4:30  Keynote/Closing - Colleen Nick
 

Registration Policy

Registration is handled online via the Walton College secure server. The registration link will open a new window. If you have any questions, please contact the ITRI. From February 7 - 11, $50 of the fees are refundable. After February 11, registration fees are non-refundable.


"If you previously received a pre-registration code but did not register beforehand, please call 479-575-4261 to ensure you can still attend the conference."