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In This Issue
Thursdays @ STC Chicago | January 5
January Chapter Meeting | eLearning Translation: Minimizing Cost While Maximizing Efficiency STC Webinars Alliance Meetings
2012 Summit News
At-a-Glance Photo Contest
STC Chicago Social Networks |
Thursdays @ STC Chicago | January 5
Join fellow technical communicators for lunch on January 5 at the following locations:
City Location Caffé Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 N. LaSalle Street (entrance on Madison) Chicago, IL 60602 Cosi at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
910 North Milwaukee Ave.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Southwestern Location DuPage Inn at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 2410 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515
Northwestern Location
Panera Bread 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 622 E. Golf Road (between Meacham and Roselle) Schaumburg, IL 60173
To help us try to ensure seating for everyone, please email the site contact (listed above for each location) and let him or her know you're coming. Drop-ins always are welcome, but reservations are recommended. Questions? See Thursdays @ STC Chicago.
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January Chapter Meeting
eLearning Translation: Minimizing Cost While Maximizing Efficiency
Join us on January 26th as Larry Pilotto and Ralph Strozza from Interpro Translation Solutions, Inc. share their expertise on how to make the translation process for eLearning go as smoothly as possible.
Our speakers will discuss eLearning program localization, the essential components included within projects, and how those components relate to content authored in Flash and Contribute. Topics covered will include:
- program components
- file preparation
- translation
- publishing
- post-integration quality control
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the dynamic world of eLearning translation. You'll also have a chance to network with our speakers and chapter members in a casual setting. Dinner is included in the price of your registration.
Details
Location: Olive Garden, Downers Grove, IL
Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For additional details or to register, see eLearning Translation.
Silver Sponsors of the STC Chicago January 2012 Chapter Meeting |
STC Webinars
Check out this month's live webinars from STC:
Mental Model Diagrams: Supportive Content for Specific Folks
Indi Young
Thursday, 12 January
The Art of the Demo
Robert Rhyne Armstrong
Tuesday, 17 January
Getting Yourself Into Print
Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Wednesday, 18 January
Introduction to the Mobile Ecology
Neil Perlin
Tuesday, 24 January
Designing Quick Reference Guides
Tom Johnson
Wednesday, 25 January
Mobile Content Strategy
Karen McGrane
Thursday, 26 January
Successful Strategies for Continuous Improvement
Marta Raunch
Tuesday, 31 January
Registration Rates: $79 for Members, $149 for Non-members, and $29 for Student Members
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Alliance Meetings
Organization: Organization Development Network of Chicago (ODN Chicago)
Topic: Designing an Appreciative Inquiry Summit Date: Tuesday, 10 January
Location: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago
Details: www.odnchicago.orgOrganization: Chicago Organization Development Institute Chapter (CODIC)
Topic: Internal & External Consultants: Is there a difference? Judith Hale discusses research on consultants
Date: Saturday, 14 January
Location: Benedictine University, Lisle Organization: National Speakers Association, Illinois Chapter (NSA-IL)
Topic: Marketing for the Experienced Speaker: How to get more bookings in a challenging economy
Date: Friday, 20 January
Location: Maggiano's, Oak Brook Additional details are available at the Chicago Alliance blog. |
2012 Summit Blog
Have you been reading the official 2012 Summit blog? If not, you've missed out on some important new developments and other details about the STC Summit. Get the scoop about this year's event by visiting the blog, where you'll hear from Host Chapter committee members who share their knowledge about Chicago, STC Chicago, and the upcoming Summit. You'll get information about interesting places to go and things to do and see while at the Summit. You'll also have access to breaking news and a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event. Check it out!
Official STC Summit Tours
When you register for the Summit, don't forget to sign up for one (or two) of the official STC tours available this year. The Host Committee has worked closely with STC staff to organize trips to the city. We've already made the arrangements in advance, so you won't have to. Spend time networking with STC colleagues and leave the planning to us. As you'll see, we offer an opportunity to enjoy dinner at variety of popular restaurants in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and experience the best in improvisational comedy at Second City. If you choose to take our Architectural Boat Tour, you'll have a chance to learn about Chicago's famous skyline as you take in the spectacular views from the heart of the city. Don't miss this chance to get together with STC colleagues from around the globe and visit some of Chicago's most interesting sites. Let us know if you have questions about these tours or about the Summit itself. We're here to help! Send your questions to stc2012@stc-chicago.org. |
At-a-Glance Photo Contest
Take a look at the building featured in the photo at the top of this newsletter. Also known as "the castle," this building was one of the original structures to be built on the campus of the former Northern Illinois State Normal School. During the mid-20th century, the school changed its name twice. What is the current name of this school? The first person to reply with the correct answer will win a $20 gift card from Amazon.com. Please send your replies to contest@stc-chicago.org and check our website for news of a winner. Good luck!
Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any 12-month period. We will notify the winner via email. Additional information about the photo will be posted on our blog. |
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