Free Workshop: Developing Video Games for the XBox, Windows, and Windows Phone 7

The ACM club is hosting a hands-on workshop on Video Game Development. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ever thought "hmm, I wonder how hard it would be to build a video game?" or "man, I have this fantastic idea, but I bet I couldn't make it myself"? You're not alone - and while it is true that developing a successful video game takes a lot of talent and technical know-how, it actually turns out to be not so difficult to get a good introduction to creating your own simple games that can entertain your friends and family. So, we're holding a 3-hour, hands-on workshop to teach you XNA to build games for Xbox 360, Windows and the Windows Phone 7.

Speaker: Lindsay Lindstrom, Academic Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
Date/Time: Friday, February 25th, 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Olmsted 15C

Lunch will be provided by Microsoft.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Dr. Jeremy Blum.

Capital Blue Cross VP of Information Technology to Speak about Job Opportunties

Kent Whiting, Vice President of Information Technology of Capital Blue Cross, will be coming to speak on Tuesday, February 15, 12:15, in Olmsted 334E.

The topics of his talk will include:

• What leading technologies should enrolled students and graduates focus on?
  
• Interview preparation/what employers look for.
  
• Full time positions and internship opportunities.
  

FREE Pizza and Drinks will be provided. Open to all students.

The Turn of the Screw: The History and Optimal Design of an Archimedes Screw

Please plan to join us for the talk "The Turn of the Screw: The History and Optimal Design of an Archimedes Screw," given by Dr. Chris Rorres. The talk, which was previously cancelled due to weather, has been rescheduled for:

Venue: TL Building, Room 118
Date: Thursday, February 17th, 6:15-7:15 pm

Abstract

The Archimedes screw is one of the oldest machines still in use today. It is also enjoying a renewed interest because of its proven trouble-free design, its ability to lift wastewater and debris-laden water effectively, and its gentle treatment of aquatic life. In this presentation, Dr. Chris Rorres will give a history of this device from Archimedes' time to the 21st century and also present his research on the design that maximizes the amount of water lifted in each turn of the screw.

About the Speaker

Dr. Rorres is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Drexel University and Lecturer of Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a lifelong student of the life and works of Archimedes and has appeared in many television documentaries explaining Archimedes' discoveries, inventions, and continuing influence. Through his research activities he has continued and extended Archimedes' seminal works on hydrostatics, mechanics, and the Archimedes Screw. His web site on Archimedes, established in 1995, is visited by hundreds of thousands of students and scholars each year.

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Career Fairs and On-Campus Interviews

There are a number of upcoming important events for students looking for a job after graduation. For more information about these and other opportunities, or to register for interviews or job fairs, contact Career Services (in the Susquehanna Building), or by email to cmg11 (at) psu (dot) edu.

Upcoming opportunities include:

• Cumberland Valley Consortium, 27th annual CVC Job and Internship Fair, Frederick, MD, February 9
  
• diversityChat, speed networking, HUB-Robeson Center, February 14
  
• Spring Career Days: Computer & Information Technology, Engineering, Health & Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Research Career Day, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, February 16
  
• Central Pennsylvania Employment Consortium, CPEC Job and Internship Fair, Camp Hill, PA, February 17
  
• Highmark On-Campus Interviews (hiring 20 recent graduates), Penn State Harrisburg, February 22
  

Cumberland Valley Consortium, 27th annual CVC Job and Internship Fair February 9, 2011

10:00 am-3:00pm

Holiday Inn Conference Center

Frederick, MD

For more information including a list of the participating employers, visit http://www.cumberlandvalleyconsortium.com.  All participants are eligible to win wardrobe grants that will be given away at the event (must attend to win).

diversityChat, speed networking, HUB-Robeson Center, February 14

Monday, February 14, 2011

HUB-Robeson Center

2:45 - 5:00 pM

Co-Sponsors: Center for Women Students, Multicultural Resource Center,

LGBTA Student Resource Center, Office for Disability Services

Mix and mingle with recruiters in advance of the fair to connect with employers interested in diversity hiring!

diversityCHAT will provide opportunities for students from underrepresented groups to

    * Participate in 3-minute conversations with Spring Career Days employers

    * Exchange business cards with employers*

    * Network to get an inside look at diversity in the workplace

    * Enjoy hot and cold hors d’oeuvres

*Pre-registered students will be given 24 business cards to distribute to employers at the reception.

PLEASE NOTE: Students registering are expected to attend the entire duration of the event.  More details will be sent to you upon registration.

Spring Career Days

Wednesday, February 16

Computer & Information Technology, Engineering, Health & Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Research Career Day

11:00am - 4:00pm -- Bryce Jordan Center, University Park Campus

No pre-registration is required. Enter the BJC through gates A or B.

Individual interviews set with employers

Wednesday and Thursday, February 16 & 17

Bank of America Career Services Building OR HUB-Robeson Center

8:30am - 5:00pm

Make a note of where & when your interviews are taking place!

Cumberland Valley Consortium, 27th annual CVC Job and Internship Fair February 9, 2011

10:00 am-3:00pm

Holiday Inn Conference Center

Frederick, MD

For more information including a list of the participating employers, visit http://www.cumberlandvalleyconsortium.com.  All participants are eligible to win wardrobe grants that will be given away at the event (must attend to win).

Highmark On-Campus Interviews:  IT Analyst Positions

February 22, 2011

Penn State Harrisburg

Highmark will be hiring 20 graduating students for full time positions and they are only focusing on a few schools in the state - Penn State Harrisburg is one of them.

This position is part of Highmark’s 2011 ISG College Recruiting Program and is intended for recent college graduates.  A key part of this program is the ISG Rotational Program.  This employee development program takes the participants through a range of assignments that provide the scope, challenge and experience that builds the necessary skills to exceed at Highmark.  Through this rotational program, participants are exposed to a variety of exciting information technology assignments over the course of three years. Targeted training focuses on increasing business acumen, career and personal development, goal setting, and goal achievement. Some of the core assignment areas include applications analysis, project management, software configuration management, architecture, and systems integration and validation.

Required Qualifications

Students eligible for this program have recently (December 2010 - Summer 2011) earned a bachelor degree (or higher), and have majored or minored in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT).

Overall GPA of 3.5 is required.  The incumbent must be legally authorized to work for any United States employer.

Preferred Qualifications

GPA of 3.5 in major is preferred.  Additional relevant knowledge and/or skills and/or work experience:

-          Extracurricular involvement in school, church, community or workplace organizations or activities.

-          Completion of prior internship(s)

-          Integrity

-          Leadership potential

-          Professionalism

-          Commitment to continuous learning