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In This Issue
February 5 | Thursdays @ STC Chicago
February 18 | STC Web Seminar
February 21 | Introduction to RoboHelp® 7
Membership Renewal Challenge
STC Chicago Awards Banquet Coming Soon!
Social Networking Sites
Alliance Group Meetings & Workshops
February 2009 Photo Contest
Other News |
February 5: Thursdays @ STC Chicago
Are you a recent graduate? New to STC Chicago? A senior STC member looking for advice or help with a project?
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, present their latest projects, and network with colleagues over a meal. Open to all, the events are free and are held at a variety of Chicago-area locations on the first Thursday of every month. Attendees pay for their own food and drinks, but the camaraderie is priceless.
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February 18: STC Web Seminar
Technical Communication as a Management Function
This live seminar is designed for technical communicators who are interested in identifying and embracing the skills sets that will ultimately prepare them for managerial roles.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Online
Cost: $79 for members; $149 for non-members
About the instructor: Joel Kline is an Associate Professor of Business and Digital Communications and Director of the Digital Communications program at Lebanon Valley College, in Annville, PA. His research and consulting interests are in knowledge management, web 2.0, and usability. |
February 21: Introduction to RoboHelp 7
New to RoboHelp? Need a refresher? Want help as you make the transition to Version 7? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, consider taking our upcoming workshop, Introduction to RoboHelp 7.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: National-Louis University, Lisle Campus, 850-950 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL ( Map)
Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 14
Cost: $89 for advanced registration; $99 at the door
About the instructor: Russell Friend is a Senior Technical Writer at Siemens, as well as an STC Associate Fellow and STC Chicago Past President.
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STC Chicago Awards Banquet Coming Soon!
Winners in our 37th Annual Technical Publications, Art, and Online Communication Competition will be honored at the STC Chicago Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Join us for this special community celebration! You'll have an opportunity to view the winning entries before dinner and meet this year's award-winners in person.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 28
Cost: $40 for advanced registration; $50 at the door
Special Thanks to Our Banquet Sponsor
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Membership Renewal Challenge
Please consider renewing your STC membership and your commitment to our community here in Chicago. Online renewal forms are available for your convenience.
If you've already renewed your STC membership, we thank you! To show our appreciation, we will enter your name into a drawing for a complimentary registration* to the 2009 Technical Communication Summit. Only members who have renewed by February 28 will be eligible for this offer.
*The winner will receive a complimentary pass (valued at $795) to the 2009 Technical Communication Summit in Atlanta. Airfare and lodging are not included in this offer. |
STC Chicago Social Networking Sites
Did you know ...
You can join us on LinkedIn. If you are a member of STC Chicago, go to the Groups Directory, search for STC Chicago, and click Join this Group. And you can follow us on Twitter: Get news, special offers, and other announcements at www.twitter.com/stcchicago. |
Alliance Group Meetings & Workshops
February 10 | Meeting on Second Life®
Join CISPI members for an introduction to the 3-D virtual world of Second Life. Ed Prentice will facilitate a live, interactive session at Centrax Corporation headquarters. This meeting is also accessible via the web. For more information, see Chicago International Society for Performance Improvement.
February 16 | Sales Learning Forum
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February 2009 At-a-Glance Photo Contest
This month's photo (see above) shows a portion of the decorative iron framework that belongs to a public pavilion located in one of Chicago's lakefront gardens. On its website, the Chicago Park District refers to this garden as "a true hidden treasure in the heart of the city". What is the name of the garden where this metal structure can be found?
The first person to correctly identify the location will receive a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com. Please send your responses to contest@stc-chicago.org and check our website for news of a winner.
Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any one 12-month period. We will notify the winner via email. Additional information about the photo will be posted on our blog. |
Other News
Early Bird Deadline for 2009 Summit
Online registration in now available for this year's Technical Communication Summit. Be sure to register before February 18 in order to receive the Early Bird Rate of $795. To register, visit Summit Registration.
Business Network Chicago | Networking Event, February 10
Join business professionals from every field (and recruiters, too) at this special, after-hours networking event at the House of Blues. The gathering will take place in the Foundation Room, a unique and exclusive Chicago hideout normally reserved for members only. The event is free; Attendees pay for their own food and beverages. For additional information, see Business Network Chicago.
TECH Cocktail Chicago | Networking Event, February 19
This popular networking event attracts a broad spectrum of technology professionals from all corners of the Chicago metro area. Bring plenty of business cards. You'll need them! The event is free; RSVPs are required. For more information, see TECH cocktail Chicago.
ARS SCIENTIA: Conversations and Salons on Art and Science
For all those interested in the connections between science and art (and isn't that what we practice in technical communication?): The City of Chicago is sponsoring a series of events, where innovative scientists and artists discuss their collaborations and topics of mutual interest. Come be surprised by how creative scientists really are and the degree to which technology is involved in making art today. February talks are on the 9th and 23rd. All presentations take place at the Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street in the Loop. For additional information, see ARS SCIENTIA. This series is being held in conjunction with Science Chicago.
STC Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors of STC Chicago meetings, workshops and/or special events communicate a message of support to STC Chicago and to the greater community of technical communication professionals. Learn more about our sponsorship program here. For additional information, please contact pr@stc-chicago.org. | |
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