Category Archives: events
Washington Center Seminar Presentation – Tuesday, September 13th
CIS and the Top Secret Colonials would like to invite you to a presentation from the students who attended the Washington Center Seminar this past summer on Tuesday, September 13th at 3:00 pm in the Wheatley Atrium. President Howard and several administrators will be present in support of the students. Following the student presentation, President Howard will introduce RMU’s first Presidential Leadership Fellow, Chris Davis who will present at 4:00 pm. Chris Davis worked with the students this past summer at The Washington Center and was one of their favorite presenters. You will find his impressive bio here: Chris Davis Biography. You will earn SET credit for the two presentations.
Snacks will be provided.
The Washington Center National Security Seminar 2016
Welcome back RMU students!
This past May, the Top Secret Colonials attended a two-week seminar at the Washington Center in Washington, DC. Students analyzed and researched various topics pertaining to cybersecurity. The seminar also included discussions with members of the CIA, DHS, FBI, and NSA.
Take a sneak peek at the Washington Center National Security Seminar from the eyes of those who have attended with this video: TWC National Seminar
There will also be a presentation on Tuesday, September 13th at 3pm in the Wheatley Atrium providing a more in-depth look at the seminar. We look forward to seeing you there!
10th Annual Intersections Undergraduate Research Conference – Friday, April 22nd
Everyone is cordially invited to the 10th Annual Intersections Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday, April 22, from 11:45am – 5:00pm in Sewall 3rd Floor.
This is going to be an great event. RMU students are doing some incredible work. Over 100 students will be participating, with 14 panels and 19 poster presentations. The schedule for the conference is here: http://honors.rmu.edu/urc/program
There will also be one presentation from the CIS department: “Mobile Security Threats: How Safe Is Our Data?”. This will be presented by John Weingartner, Sarah Pfabe, Jayson Phouthavong, Aaron Steinberg, and Brandon Adams. They will present in the Pennsylvania Suite from 4:00-4:45pm.
Security Presentation by Christopher Mellen, PNC – Tuesday, April 5th
Christopher Mellen, CIO with PNC Financial Services and former Director of Information Management within the Office of the Chief Information Officer for the Executive Office of the President of the United States (Whitehouse), will present in the Wheatley Atrium on Tuesday, April 5th from 3:00 – 4:30pm. The Top Secret Colonials are sponsoring the event and there will be pizza provided. PNC recruiters for interns and full-time positions will also be attending. Students attending will obtain SET credit for their participation.

Christopher Mellen Bio:
Chris currently leads the Strategic Security Initiatives group within the office of the Chief Information Security Officer with PNC Financial Services. Chris manages the overall strategic direction of the organization as well as operational management responsibility for Identity Access Management, Mainframe security, Attack Surface Management, and Applied Cryptography.
Prior to joining PNC, Chris was the Director of Information Risk Management within the Office of the Chief Information Officer for the Executive Office of the President of the United States. His directorate consisted of the Records Management Branch, Cyber Integrity (eDiscovery and investigations), Information Assurance and Security Operations.
Chris has worked as the Director of Professional Services with SAIC’s Incident Response, Computer Forensics and eDiscovery Service groups. He also created and managed the Professional Services Division for AccessData providing incident response, digital investigations and litigation support services. Additionally, Chris has served as a Manager with Guidance Software Professional Services, a Special Agent with the Department of Defense, Cyber Counterintelligence Activity, and a Computer Crime Specialist at the National White Collar Crime Center in Fairmont, WV.
Chris also spent 11 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines, Chris served with the Military Police, Customs, the Criminal Investigation Division and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (Cyber Investigations and Operations).
Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado Technical University and Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Boston University.
BNY Mellon Presentation on April 6
April 6, 2016
Wheatley Center, Atrium-First Floor
4:00 PM – SET Registration and pizza
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM – BNY Mellon Presentation
Q & A session to follow
BNY Mellon is an investments company. We provide investment management and investment services that help individuals and institutions to invest, conduct business and transact in markets all over the world. Started by Alexander Hamilton in 1784, BNY Mellon is one of the longest-lasting financial institutions in the world. We have endured, been innovative and went on to prosper through every economic event and market move over the past 230 years.
BNY Mellon’s Technology Leadership Program (TLP) is a rotational program that prepares forthcoming technology professionals for a leading role within our technology department. Program participants gain on-the-job training and professional exposure and learn about various technology career opportunities while rotating between multiple job functions. This program is designed for you to make an impact within our most highly-visible projects. The program is designed to enable you to 1) network with senior management, 2) make long-lasting bonds with your fellow TLP colleagues and 3) get a true sense of BNY Mellon’s technology.
We are looking to hire 3 individuals for our mainframe teams as full time hires beginning in July 2016. Opportunities for 2017 summer internships will be available through our online career site Fall 2016.
Come find out how BNY Mellon is powering global investments and the technology behind it all.
TSC Laser Tag Fundraiser – Friday, April 8th
The Top Secret Colonials are hosting a fundraiser at Xtreme Laser Storm in Robinson on Friday, April 8th from noon until midnight. Each game will be $6.00 if you provide this flyer: Laser Tag Flyer.

Android Workshop – Friday, March 18th
The RMU-ACM will be hosting an Android Workshop on Friday, March 18th from 6-9pm in Wheatley 114. The cost is $5 and food and drinks will be provided.
If you would like to attend, please sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/hRrcPMfPFQ

SDLC Partners – Monday, March 21st
SDLC Partners, L.P., headquartered in Monroeville, PA, opened its doors in 2004 as an alternative to large consulting organizations. The firm’s high performing employees take a practical and collaborative approach to deliver process improvement, analytics, and technology solutions to regional and national customers by effectively working with business and I.T. to serve as the “execution partner of choice”. The event will be held on Monday, March 21st from 4:00-5:45 PM in the Wheatley Atrium.
Here is the schedule of events:
4:00 – 4:15 PM – SET Registration and free pizza
4:20 – 5:00 PM – SDLC Presentation
5:00 – 5:30 PM – Q & A session
TSC 12-Hour Gaming Charity Marathon – Saturday, March 19th
The Top Secret Colonials will be having a 12-Hour Gaming Charity Marathon on Saturday, March 19th from 11am-11pm at Yorktown’s Ferris Ballroom. It costs a $5 donation to attend. You can RSVP or send questions to jtwst256@mail.rmu.edu.

