 Thursdays @ STC Chicago
Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, October 3:
City Location Caffè Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison) Chicago, IL 60602 Bonta Italian Deli at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 430 N 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 No host this month, but the group will still meet. If you're interested in hosting, please let us know at info@stc-chicago.com. 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 are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. Questions? See Thursdays @ STC Chicago. |
October Program: Academic Trends and Career Tracks for Technical Communication Professionals
Join us Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on October 29 at IIT's Rice Campus in Wheaton for dinner, networking, and a fascinating look at the changing tech comm landscape. Some topics include:
- What are the academic trends and offerings today when compared with the recent past?
- How have universities accommodated the growing demand for leaders who can communicate and share knowledge in new ways?
- How can we gain proficiency with the tools and resources available today?
Representatives from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Northern Illinois University, and Northwestern University will join us and take your questions.
Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn about what's new in the field. Doors open at 5:30 for registration and networking, and dinner is provided at 6:00.
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October AC Meeting
The STC Chicago Administrative Council meets on the second Saturday of every month to discuss chapter business. All members are welcome to attend. October's AC meeting takes place on Saturday, October 12.
9:30 am Panera Bread
622 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL
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Still Accepting Entries for the STC Chicago Technical Communication Competition
It's not too late - we're still accepting entries for the 2013 competition until October 19. Visit our 2013 Call for Entries page to read about the kinds of materials you can submit.
After looking at the work you've produced over the past year or so, decide if you're going to enter the 2013 Technical Communication Competition. The categories for entries are:
- Training Materials
- Informational Materials
- Promotional Materials
- User Support Materials
Entries are subject to all restrictions listed in the General Information and Rules document. |
STC Chicago Technical Communication Competition - Judges Needed!
Help us get ready for the 42nd Annual Technical Communication Competition!
We're now recruiting judges for this year's competition. If interested, complete the Judges sign-up form, and someone from the Competition Committee will contact you. If you have any questions, feel free to email competition@stc-chicago.com.
Why you should be a judge for the STC Competition Judges have a unique opportunity to review entries from different categories and industries. Entries can be websites, manuals, help documentation, newsletters, etc. Past entries have come from industries as diverse as aerospace, manufacturing, agricultural, software, and medical associations. Seeing such different work can be educational as well as inspiring. You also get to interact with other judges and benefit from their experience. |
STC Webinars
STC is offering the following webinars this month: |
STC Membership Renewal Campaign
Calling all current members! STC is now running a membership renewal campaign in which current members can renew their existing membership for a significant discount.
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Alliance Meetings
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At-a-Glance Photo Contest
Apple cider and donuts. Pumpkin patches. Corn mazes. October brings us a number of fun activities and a wealth of good eats. Additionally, many Chicagoans (and others around the nation) are also using this time to prepare for a popular city event.
What major Chicago event occurs every second Saturday in October? Send your answer to pr@stc-chicago.com. The first person to respond with the correct answer wins a $20 giftcard to Amazon.com. Check our blog for news of a winner.
Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any 12-month period. We notify the winner via email. |
STC Chicago Social Networks |
2013 STC Community of Excellence
2012 STC Community of Distinction
2011 STC Community of the Year
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