The ITRI along with the Information Systems Department hosted the 4th IT Night for Parents and Educators.  The event was held in the Willard Walker Hall Seminar from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with dinner served at 5:45 pm. 

The program is designed to enlighten parents and educators of junior high and high school students about the field of information technology, the University of Arkansas and the Information Systems Degree program.  This event is a part of ITRI's mission to promote student interest in the study of information technology and facilitate the exchange of information between academic and business community.

 

  AGENDA

 Dinner will be provided --- Ready at 5:45 pm

6:00 pm - 6:15 pm      Welcome and overview of IT at U of A                      Rajiv Sabherwal, ISYS Department Chair
6:15 pm - 6:35 pm      Industry Speaker                                                        Stephen Witty, Senior Technical Manager, FedEx Freight

6:35 pm - 6:45 pm      Current Student                                                          Brittany Dudley, ISYS Student
6:45 pm - 7:05 pm      Financial Aid                                                              Denise Burford, Financial Aid Office 
7:05 pm - 7:25 pm      Scholarship                                                                Wendy Stouffer, Scholarship Office
7:25 pm - 7:45 pm      Help Students find jobs                                               Career Development Center
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm      Wrap up                                                                    Rajiv Sabherwal, ISYS Department Chair

The event was very successful last year, and we are looking forward to more of the same this year. 

For more information about the event and to RSVP Please contact Carlan Pine cpine@walton.uark.edu or 479-575-4261.