20-Year Club Annual Scholarship – Applications due April 1st

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20-YEAR CLUB ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

This is a one-time award which will be applied towards tuition and books during the 2016-2017 academic year.

$2600 Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Full-time undergraduate student enrolled at RMU
  • Minimum 60 credits (at least 30 earned at RMU) as of 1/1/16; Maximum 90 credits
  • Minimum GPA = 3.5

Note: full institutional tuition scholarship recipients are not eligible.  Also, previous winners of the 20-Year Club scholarship are not eligible.

The scholarship winner will be selected based upon a blind review of applications by the 20-year scholarship club committee.  Committee members will review the application and the required essay to determine the winner.

To receive an application, please email Dr. Cathleen Jones at jones@rmu.edu.  Applications are to be submitted electronically to Dr. Jones and must be received by April 1, 2016.

SDLC Partners – Monday, March 21st

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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

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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.

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TSC Buffalo Wild Wings – Tuesday, March 22nd

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The Top Secret Colonials are sponsoring a Buffalo Wild Wings Day/Night at the BWW in Robinson on Tuesday, March 22nd from 11am – close. BWW will give TSC 10% of the proceeds in sales. In addition to the proceeds, there will be a raffle, including:

$50.00 – Southwest Gift Card
$50.00 – Eat’n Park Gift Card
$25.00 – Buffalo Wild Wings Card
$25.00 – Game Stop Gift Card
$25.00 – Best Buy Gift Card

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Resco Products, Inc. seeking IT Applications Support Specialist

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Resco Products, Inc. is seeking recent graduates and/or upcoming May 2016 graduates for an IT Applications Support Specialist position.

Job Summary

This position is a critical part of Resco’s IT team by providing support, testing, implementation and troubleshooting for business critical applications including but not limited to ERP, business intelligence, and Salesforce.com software.  This technical and analytical role will be responsible for supporting key components of the business in the definition, development and implementation of business technology solutions and for maintaining systems.  In addition, this position provides assistance to other members of the IT team for network support.  Will report directly to  the Information Technology Manager.

Requirements:

  • Some experience preferred but not required
  • B.S. in Computer Science / Information Systems or related field
  • 0-2+ years administrating Salesforce
  • Experience with ERP applications
  • 0-2+ years experience in IT administering Windows environments
  • Proficiency in Windows 7/8/10 and Office 2010-2016
  • Knowledge of Active Directory, Remote administration
  • Excellent customer service and communications skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail
  • The ability to prioritize, self-manage and seek help when necessary
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Limited travel

The following qualifications would be a plus:  A+ Certification, Experience with BI software, Knowledge of QAD enterprise applications, SQL or Progress 4GL knowledge and experience

To Apply:

Please send resume and letter of interest to:

Dan  Wertz, IT Manger:  dan.wertz@rescoproducts.com

Please contact the Career Center for more information at careers@rmu.edu or call 412-397-6333.

HM Health Solutions – Tuesday, March 15th

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HM Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Highmark Health, is committed to excellence in delivering innovative solutions to enable health plans achieve top-line revenue growth, reduce costs and gain economies of scale. With industry-leading expertise, HM Health Solutions delivers measurable results while increasing customer engagement. Its extensive portfolio includes enterprise services, infrastructure management, data center housing and print management.

HM Health Solutions is seeking knowledgeable, creative individuals to join us as we continue to power the future of health care. Opportunities exist at all levels, from experienced professionals to internships, and also with our Rotation Program for high-potential recent college graduates. We are also looking to fill multiple roles in the areas of Cyber Security and Information Access Management. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15th 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 –  Highmark Presentation

5:00 – 5:45 PM –  Q & A session

 

 

Attention Summer 2016 Interns! Summer Discount and Housing

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A 25% tuition discount and free Summer housing is being offered to students enrolled in Summer 2016 Academic Internship programs.

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) academic credits or a minimum of three (3) internship credits this summer.

Please contact the Student Financial Services office at 412-397-6260 or stacct@rmu.edu.

RMU’s Online Cyber Forensics & Information Security Degree Ranks #6 on TheBestSchools.org

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Best-schools-seal-e1429029986386Robert Morris University’s online Bachelor in Cyber Forensics & Information Security Degree ranked #6 of  “The 12 Best Online Bachelor in Information Assurance & Security Degree Programs” by TheBestSchools.org.

TheBestSchools.org selected RMU’s program based on several weighted factors, including academic excellence, course offerings, faculty strength, and reputation, including reputation for online degree programs.

Comparable programs that were compared to RMU cover similar subjects such as data protection, software security, hackers, Internet security, network security, network and computer forensics, security infrastructure design, e-commerce, and telecommunication systems. The programs also cover ethical and legal responsibilities.

Read the article here:
http://www.thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-bachelors-information-assurance-security-degree-programs/

SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy for Military Veterans or National Guard/Reserves

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SANS is hosting an upcoming academy sponsored by Solutionary in Pittsburgh. Those that apply for and are accepted into the SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy receive a world-class education in the booming Cyber Security field, full tuition reimbursement, and most valuable, a guaranteed employment opportunity upon completion. This academy is part of the SANS VetSuccess program, for students who are also military veterans or involved with the National Guard/Reserves.

SANS is the most trusted and by far the largest source for information security training and security certification in the world. The SANS VetSuccess Immersion Academy provides U.S. military veterans with advanced technical training, industry-recognized certifications, and connections to high-paying jobs and rewarding careers in cybersecurity. The Academy is 100% scholarship-based, and includes two to three SANS training courses taught by expert faculty as well as the associated GIAC certifications.

They are currently seeking qualified candidates to apply.  The timing of this program is great for students who are graduating in the spring, and of course the program is also open to alumni and community members.

To learn more about the VetSuccess Academy, or to apply, please visit https://www.sans.org/cybertalent/immersion-academy/programs#pittsburgh

Applications are due by April 29, 2016