The ITRI hosts a number of IT executives and professionals on-campus each semester to share their expertise and experiences with students in the classroom as a part of our mission to promote student interest in information technology as well as to facilitate the exchange of information between the academic and business communities.  So far this year, representatives from Wal-Mart, ConocoPhillips, Tyco, and J.B. Hunt have visited the University of Arkansas to provide students with insight into IT companies.  The ITRI cherishes the opportunity provided by this program for students to connect and build a relationship with industry professionals.