Always avoid texting or emailing personal information.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Cybersecurity Tip #8
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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Professor Robert Skovira Named IACIS Computer Educator of the Year
Robert Skovira, Ph.D., University Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Robert Morris University, has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the IACIS Computer Educator of the Year award.
Professor Skovira has taught at Robert Morris University at both the undergraduate and graduate level for more than 30 years. His recent teaching focus has been Java programming, Ethical issues in computing, Web development and programming, and Knowledge management. Doctoral courses taught include Ethnography of Information Systems and Knowledge Management. Service to his university includes participating in the CIS Lecture Series and serving on the Graduate Curriculum Committee, the RMU Institutional Review Board, and the ABET task force. He also serves on several academic journal Editorial Review Boards, and supports students as faculty sponsor of Alpha Chi Honor Society and advisor for the student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Over the years Professor Skovira has served as Visiting Professor at Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia on three different occasions, and as Visiting Professor at the Academy of Advertising, Bratislava, Slovakia. He currently serves as Co-host of The Doctor is In: A Medical Variety Show shown on local TV.
During his teaching career Professor Skovira has been awarded numerous Faculty Research Fellowships and grants, and his scholarly publications include more than 90 published Journal articles, numerous presentations at academic meetings, and more than 35 published Proceedings. Over the years he served many times as Track Chair for DSI and IRMA, as Chair of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Chair of the SIG Foundations of Information Science. In 2010 he was honored by being awarded University Professor status.
For over three decades Professor Skovira has brought his knowledge and insight into the Robert Morris classroom, challenging students, advancing knowledge through research and publication, and sharing his knowledge while serving as Visiting Professor at two European Universities. During his long and distinguished career, Professor Skovira has made a significant impact on Information Systems scholarship and education, and we congratulate Professor Robert Skovira on being selected 2015 IACIS Computer Educator of the Year.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Cybersecurity Tip #7
Turn off Wi-Fi, location services, and Bluetooth on your mobile device when not in use.
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Going to Graduate School Seminar
The Honors Program and the Career Center are co-sponsoring a Going to Graduate School Seminar. This event is open to all students, freshmen through seniors, who might be considering attending grad school. Topics that will be covered by the panelists include the application process, how to prepare for graduate school as an undergraduate, and how to succeed in graduate school. Grad admissions staff, career center staff, past and present grad school students, and faculty members from various schools on campus will be panelists at this event.
What: Going to Graduate School Seminar
When: Tuesday, October 13
Where: Sewall Dining Room A/B
Time: 1:45-3:00 p.m.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Cybersecurity Tip #6
When using your mobile device always log out of accounts such as banking and shopping sites instead of just closing the browser.
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Internship at Highmark Health
Highmark Health are currently seeking undergraduate students who are on a Computer Science/Information Technology Career Path and who are searching for an internship opportunity to jump start their careers.
Interns will be exposed to a world class software tool that utilizes artificial intelligence technology in order to define people and companies and their relationship to Highmark, in addition to relational database concepts for both Oracle and Teradata databases and work extensively with Structured Query Language (SQL) within Pennsylvania’s largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurer. Interns will also be exposed to Microsoft Visio, Teradata SQL Assistant, and other software tools used by the EDW business team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong academic background in Computer Science / Information Technology
• College Junior or Senior preferred
• Minimum 3.50 GPA
• Must possess proven analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong written, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Agile Methodology
• Strong academic background in Computer Science / Information Technology
• College Junior or Senior preferred
• Minimum 3.50 GPA
• Must possess proven analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong written, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Agile Methodology
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Top Secret Colonials October Update
I hope all is well with everyone as we continue to move deeper into the semester. Here are just a few updates with the club.
Everyone please remember to drop off jars of peanut butter and jelly in order to help the us give back. Drop-off boxes are located near the admissions office, in Romo’s, and right outside of Dr. Paullet’s office.
In addition, the Top Secret Colonials are going to be hosting a 12-Hour Gaming Charity Marathon sometime in October. The details on when and where are still being worked out, so be aware of updates happening soon. If you are interested, please email jtwst256@mail.rmu.edu.
Also, please be aware of the cyber security awareness tips being posted throughout the month. Continue to email ideas as you think of them.
Last, if you missed any of the meetings regarding the D.C. National Security Seminar Trip and you’re interested in going, please schedule a meeting with Dr. Paullet.
Thanks, and enjoy the rest of Cyber Security Awareness Month!
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Cybersecurity Tip #5
Back up data on your computers and mobile devices on a regular basis.
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M&T Bank Presentation tomorrow (October 7) in Wheatley Center
Reminder: Tomorrow, M&T Bank will be here to discuss their company and give an overview of their information technology needs. Please plan to attend!
M&T Bank
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 (4:30 PM to 5:45 PM)
Wheatley Center Atrium
M&T Bank has been committed to customers and community for more than 150 years. Founded on the principle of providing exceptional financial products and friendly, personalized service, M&T is more than just your neighborhood bank. Representatives from M&T Bank will give a presentation on their company with a focus on information technology needs, including possible job opportunities and internships.
4:30 PM Registration for SET Credit
4:45 PM the speaker will start the presentation
Pizza will be served.
Careers at True North Logistics
True North Logistics is currently searching for IT Specialist Mid-Level Field Service Technicians. These positions are focused with providing general IT technical services in the effort to support a high profile government client. Some of the possible duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Providing desk side support to computer HW, SW, and other electronic or mechanical devices including clients, servers, and legacy systems, providing resolution of incidents that could not be resolved remotely and are transferred from the Service Desk to the site for resolution, investigating, resolving, documenting, and reporting the causes and corrective actions in the Incident Management System for all incidents assigned by the Service Desk, complying with escalation procedures and Government directed prioritization to resolve assigned incidents consistent with Service Level Requirements, providing break fix support for contractor furnished and government owned printers, and maintaining and supporting deployable end user devices for use in an expeditionary or field environment.
True North Logistics is offering this position at the following locations: San Diego, Washington DC, Honolulu, Patuxent River, Cherry Point, Oklahoma City, Norfolk, Charleston (SC)
Only a high school diploma or a GED is required to be qualified for this position. The company also requires 4-6 years of information systems experience in the applicants, as well as experience in SAN/Back-Up/Recovery technologies and operations in a fast paced, Enterprise IT support environment. In addition, they require the A+ and OS Certification. A+ must be possessed prior to on-boarding; OS certification can be obtained within 90 days. A Secret (or interim) security clearance is required.
Interested applicants should send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line.
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