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In This Issue
October 2 | Thursdays @ STC Chicago
October 10 | Early Submission Deadline for the 37th Annual STC Chicago Competition
October 14 | Education and Employment for Technical Communicators
October 23 | CIC SIG Meeting: Tools of the Trade
Alliance Group Meetings & Workshops
October 2008 Photo Contest
Other News |
October 2: Thursdays @ STC Chicago
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for our informal discussion and networking series, Thursdays @ STC Chicago, where practicing technical communicators discuss innovative trends in the field and network with colleagues over a meal.
In October, gatherings will be held in Lincolnshire, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Chicago's West Loop. To learn more about these networking opportunities, see Thursdays.
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October 10: Early Submission Deadline for STC Chicago Competition
The deadlines for the 2008 STC Chicago chapter competitions are as follows:
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Early submission postmark date: October 10.
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Late submission postmark date: October 24.
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Last day for entries to be received: October 25.
Volunteer as a Judge
If you would like to serve as a judge for this year's competition, please contact Dan Dornbrook at vicepresident@stc-chicago.org. Remember that STC Chicago has opportunities for judging on "remote" teams for experienced judges. If you are interested in serving in this role, please check the appropriate box on the judges' form. To learn more about the judging process, including how to volunteer, see Information for Judges. |
October 14: STC Chicago Monthly Meeting
Education and Employment: Challenges and Opportunities for Technical Communicators
Join us on October 14 when faculty members from NIU, IIT, and DePaul share what's new in their respective programs and give us their views on the challenges faced by those in the field today. Attend this meeting and participate in a Q and A session about issues that matter to your continuing growth as a technical communication professional. For more information about this exciting event, see our website.
Meeting Location: DePaul University's Rolling Meadows Campus, 2550 W. Golf Road, East Tower, Suite 225, Rolling Meadows, Illinois ( Google Map)
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October 23: Consultants and Independent Contractors SIG Meeting
Tools of the Trade
Attend the last CIC SIG meeting of the 2008 program year to share proven tools and techniques with other independent consultants. Demonstrations will include:
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Simple but powerful note-taking approach
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Automated editing process for FrameMaker documents
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Cost effective web marketing for your business
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Word-based XML authoring on a shoestring budget
If you would like to share a 5-10 minute presentation on a tool or technique, please contact Eric Schieler at cicsig@stc-chicago.org before Oct 16. A laptop and projector will be available.
"Tools of the Trade" is a popular topic, offered once each year. This time, we are offering a reduced rate (was $30, now $25).
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Alliance Group Meetings & Workshops
October 13 | Coaching (and Managing) to the Bottom Line
October 16 | CISPI Crackerbarrel
October 16 | Career Development Roundtable
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October 2008 At-a-Glance Photo Contest
This month, we continue our "public-art-in-Chicago" theme. Despite its fragile appearance, the sculpture featured in this month's photo is actually cast in bronze. Can you identify the location of the statue? How about the name of the sculptor? The first person to email contest@stc-chicago.org with the correct answer will win a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com. You must name both the sculptor and location of the statue to win. Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any one 12-month period. We will notify the winner via email and post the winner's name on our website. The correct answer will be posted on our blog. |
WIRED NextFest | September 27 - October 12
Stop by Millennium Park to see innovative technology in action. You'll have an opportunity to interact with the exhibits and learn about high-tech solutions to complex 21st century problems. Visit www.wirednextfest.com for a detailed schedule of events. This event is free and open to the public.
Chicago Artists Month 2008
October is Artists Month in the City of Chicago. In neighborhoods throughout the city, a wide variety of venues will throw open their doors to showcase local talent at all levels. Get out and look around. You'll find an alternate take on communication and something to suit almost any taste. For more information, visit www.chicagoartistsmonth.org. |
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