Technology Days are upon us again.
The conference, hosted by the Office of Information Technologies and the Office of the Chief Information Officer, will be held on July 22 and 23 in the SUB.
Vanessa Baca, IT spokeswoman, said the event is designed to help the IT department and students network. Technology Days will also instruct students and faculty about technology on campus and allow them input in discussions about the department and UNM’s computer systems.
“IT professionals and students can share their expertise with each other,” Baca said.
Previously IT has hosted Security Days, which focused on the safety of computer information, and Cyberinfrastructure Days in April, both of which were geared toward the IT department. This event is the first one geared toward the larger UNM community.
“Technology Days is aimed at a broader audience and all students, faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn about ongoing and future IT initiatives at UNM,” Baca said. “It will benefit everyone.”
According to a news release, the theme for the event is “positioning the University of New Mexico for the future.”
“It refers to how IT continues to be a necessary component for UNM to reach its goals, and how the future of IT will contribute to and help the University achieve success,” Baca said.
Gilbert Gonzales, the chief information officer, will give the keynote address on what IT has planned for the University.
The event will also have representatives from Microsoft, Apple and several other computer technology corporations who will pitch software and educate staff and students about specific programs.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register for events they are interested in attending. It starts at 8 a.m. on both mornings, and attendees can choose which discussions they would like to attend during the day.
*Technology Days
July 22 and 23
8 a.m.
SUB*
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