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UNB Fall 2009 Career Fair

johnsgunn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:26:04 -0300

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The Student Employment Service of the University of New Brunswick invites employers in New Brunswick and across Canada to attend our Fall Career Fair being held on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on campus at the Aitken University Centre in Fredericton. This career fair provides an opportunity for a select number of quality Canadian companies to connect with students approaching graduation. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available which will provide you with an opportunity to profile your organization on campus and increase your brand identity.

Benefits of on campus recruitment:

Reduce your recruitment costs – provides a cost-efficient and strategic method of staffing
Improves your visibility and corporate image to new and recent graduates
Increase labour market opportunities for new and recent post-secondary graduates with NB based organizations so that they will stay and build their career in New Brunswick

For Information on Career Fair Registration and Sponsorship opportunities

http://www.unb.ca/employment/events/Upcoming_Career_Fairs_Fall.htm

Phone (506) 453-4620 email: employment@unb.ca website: www.unb.ca/employment

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Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Networking Event

Rowser — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:07:34 -0300

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The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event for its members at the Garrison District Ale House on Thursday.

WHERE: Garrison District Ale House

WHEN: Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

INFO: There will be complimentary appetizers available and prizes will be awarded.

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Bringing Tech to Law and Your Business

johnsgunn — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:24:59 -0300

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When: June 16, 2009 6:30 PM

Where: City Grill, 130 Westmorland, Moncton, NB

Join us in Moncton at City Grill at 6:30PM on June 16th for this month's Third Tuesday NB!

Third Tuesday is Canada's Social Media Meetup. Open to absolutely everyone, Third Tuesday New Brunswick brings together entrepreneurs and social media enthusiasts curious about the latest developments and emerging best practices in social media.

This month we will be joined by Brian Maude. Brian founded MaudeLaw in 2003. His office has been profiled twice in the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine; each time highlighting our office's cutting edge use of technology and unique practice. His clients include businesses and individuals in information technology sectors, entertainment and media, education, finance and commercial property with interests on three continents.

From this perspective, unique in the world of law, Brian will be discussing his experiences; how technology has helped form his business, and direct his industry and clients.

So come out, and learn about the new world of law, and how it can help your business!

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/publicrelations-99/calendar/10625009/

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CIPS Saint John - June Year-end Networking Luncheon

Rowser — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:03:12 -0300

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Come start your summer off right by growing your contacts and enjoying the endless networking opportunities. Summer is almost here and what better way to celebrate than at this month's Cyber-luncheon. In April we had a slew of people join us to make new contacts and win prizes.

Be part of the excitement!

Where: The UNION CLUB
When: June 24, 2009 from 12 - 2 PM

Enjoy a FREE Buffet Lunch and make (remake) connections!

Please pass this invitation along to others who may enjoy networking!

and don't forget to register...we don't want to run short of food!

Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Time: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Location: The Union Club (125 Germain Street, Saint John)

Schedule of Events

12:00: Registration
12:10: Luncheon
2:00: Adjournment

Please register for this event by Noon on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009. This allows us to notify the Union Club of the number of meals required by at least the business day before. You may register online.

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Fredericton .NET User Group - June meeting

Rowser — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:46:10 -0300

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The Fredericton .NET user group has a June meeting scheduled which will be the last one before taking a break for the summer months. Derek Davidson is going to give an overview of how you can use Geographic Information Systems in your applications. People are asked to register in advance.

June F.NUG meeting

Pizza / refreshments will be served. Door prizes from Microsoft, TechSmith, and JetBrains will be drawn for.

Please register online at http://fnug-june2009.eventbrite.com

June 17, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (ITC building UNB Campus, Room ITC317)

Topic: GIS and Development

Presented by: Derek Davidson

What is a Geographic Information System (GIS) and how a developer can be involved with GIS.

Will give an idea of what is GIS, and if the topic is encountered, you will have an idea of where to start. Some development options will be discussed, from desktop to web.

To be added to the F.NUG mailing list please contact Jason Row - jason.row@gmail.com

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Fredericton .NET User Group

May 27 SuperMega Cybersocial!

johnsgunn — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:09 -0300

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This year, we’ve once again planned an exciting Cybersocial event preceded by a presentation by Paul Gillespie, a world-renowned cyber-crime expert.

Paul will share his experience and perspective on cybercrime. Don’t miss your chance to hear Paul speak, ask questions, and express your own views.

You don’t want to miss this event!

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Registration starts at 3:30pm
Presentation to begin at 4:00 pm sharp.

Where: NRC Institute for Information Technology
46 Dineen Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton, NB

The parking gates will be open from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm – parking is at the back of the building.

Moderator: Christian Couturier, Director General, NRC-IIT

Speaker: Paul Gillespie

A former Toronto Police Services Detective Sergeant, Paul Gillespie established himself as an expert investigator during his 27 year career, particularly when it comes to tracking criminals who use the internet to exploit children. Paul spent the last 5 ½ years of his law enforcement career building and leading the Child Exploitation Section of the Toronto Police Service to become world leaders in this area. Paul has been involved in the investigation and "saves" of 84 exploited children.

In 2003, Paul sent an email to Bill Gates, soliciting his support in stopping the exploitation of children on the Internet. Together, law enforcement from around the world and Microsoft collaborated to create CETS – the Child Exploitation Tracking System – which is now widely regarded as the most advanced investigative tool available.

He is now the Cyber Crime Director in Residence at the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology in Oshawa and part of the team building Centre for CyberCrime Research. In addition, Paul is the President and CEO of the Kids’ Internet Safety Alliance, a charitable non-government organization – www.kinsa.net.

Online Registration Only!
We are limited to 120 seats for the presentation, and our previous events have been fully booked.

Please register at www.enterprisefredericton.ca/content/236518

Just a reminder that the survey draw will occur at this event and you must be present in order to claim the prize.

To recap the donated prize from the Crown Plaza is:
• Two night Executive Riverview Accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook.
• $75 gift certificate for use at your choice of Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook’s renowned dining establishments.
• $50 gift certificate for use towards Salon Arabesque Spa services.

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Thank you to our May host: National Research Council Canada Institute for Information Technology (NRC-IIT)

“propel Energy – Improving Industrial Construction Productivity Through ICT” by Richard Jones

johnsgunn — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:53:36 -0300

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CIPS - Loyalist May 2009 LUNCHEON

Date: Wednesday, May . 27th, 2009
Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Location: The Union Club (126 Germain Street, Saint John)

Our topic this month for our Trends and Changes in ICT Series is “propel Energy – Improving Productivity on Large Energy Construction Projects”.

TOPIC: “propel Energy – Improving Industrial Construction Productivity Through ICT”
Speaker: Richard Jones, Maritime Regional Director, xwave, and President, propel ICT.

Event Overview – In this session Richard will speak about the potential ways that Information and Communications Technology can be used to improve industrial construction productivity. This presentation will be based on a report produced by the Construction Technology Centre Atlantic at UNB, which focused on how effective use of ICT could impact the construction productivity on large energy megaprojects. Given the slate of large energy projects forecast for the energy hub in Saint John, the impact of ICT on productivity improvements has the potential to be worth millions of dollars of cost savings during construction.

Richard Jones - Biography

Richard Jones has twenty five years of diverse business experience in the energy, utilities, and information technology fields. He has worked in a wide variety of roles with integrated petroleum and energy utility companies and has developed expertise in business consulting, project development and execution, and operations management. For the past eleven years Richard has been involved in leveraging his business expertise in the field of information technology consulting. In his current role with xwave as Regional Director, Maritimes, Richard is responsible for xwave’s Professional Services business with non-health care clients in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI.

A registered Professional Engineer in the province of NB and a Certified Management Consultant, Richard has a Master of Business Administration degree from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He is currently the President of propel ICT, and has been involved with the people Energy consortium for the past 3 years.

Schedule of Events

12:00: Registration
12:10: Luncheon
12:15: Speaker
1:00: Adjournment

Please register for this event by Noon on Tuesday, May .26th , 2009. This allows us to notify the Union Club of the number of meals required by at least the business day before.

You may register by paying online with the "ORDER NOW" button at http://cips-loyalist-emailinvite.eventbrite.com/

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Jalloo Festival of Animation and Gaming

johnsgunn — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:09:12 -0300

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Where: NBCC Miramichi, NB
When: June 10th 8:30AM - June 11th 9:00PM

On June 10th and 11th join us for the opportunity to celebrate the Games and Animation industry in Miramichi, NB.

We have lots of events planned to fill two days and more!

Come and tour the facilities of our renowned Animation and Gaming Programs. Listen to our international guest speakers, visit the student showcase, network with other professionals, watch professional and student work or at the very least relax and join us for a fabulous lobster dinner with our famous down home hospitality.

We are looking for submissions!

Do you want to showcase a new product? Do you have a great cinematic? Are you working on a new piece or student flick?

Whatever you have...We would love to show it!

If you are into traditional animation, computer animation, or gaming come and join us in all things Jalloo.

For a list of lectures and events, and to register, visit jalloo.net

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TODAY: Trends Support ICT Growth in NB - propel ICT Annual General Meeting (AGM), Keynote and Mixer

Jeff Roach — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:40:00 -0300

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Location: Mary Oland Theatre, New Brunswick Museum, Market Square, Saint John, NB

Members, partners, stakeholders, and supporters of New Brunswick's ICT industry are invited to join propel at our Annual General Meeting and Mixer.

propel has been up to a lot this past year and we will provide information on what we have all done together to build our industry and where we intend to go. Members will be asked to vote on some key changes during the short business section of the program so please attend to make sure your vote counts for your business. If your business is not yet registered as a member of propel (or if you're not sure), please visit: http://propelict.com/signup/

Marcel Lebrun, CEO of Radian6 to Keynote: Trends Support ICT Growth in NB
The top trends reshaping entrepreneurship in the tech sector and why these changes are good for the future of ICT entrepreneurship in the region.

Marcel will discuss major disruptive changes taking place in such areas as media, communications, marketing, and social technologies and how these trends are revolutionizing the future of business and entrepreneurship. He will also draw from the Radian6 story, a local company that has experienced accelerated growth and a rapid rise to market leadership in its field.

Join us for drinks and appetizers, and news of new growth trends for our sector.

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Marcel LeBrun, Chief Executive Officer of Radian6

SuperMega Cybersocial - Wednesday, May 27th!

johnsgunn — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:02:49 -0300

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Registration starts at 3:30pm, Presentation to begin at 4:00 pm sharp.

Where: NRC Institute for Information Technology, 46 Dineen Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton, NB
Note: The parking gates will be open from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm – parking is at the back of the building.
Moderator: Christian Couturier, Director General, NRC-IIT
Speaker: Paul Gillespie

Online Registration Only!
We are limited to 120 seats for the presentation, and our previous events have been fully booked.

Please register by following the below link:
www.enterprisefredericton.ca/content/236518

Just a reminder that the survey draw will occur at this event and you must be present in order to claim the prize.

To recap the donated prize from the Crown Plaza is:

Two night Executive Riverview Accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook.
75 gift certificate for use at your choice of Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook’s renowned dining establishments.
$50 gift certificate for use towards Salon Arabesque Spa services.

Thank you to our May host:
National Research Council Canada Institute for Information Technology (NRC-IIT) conducts scientific research, develops technology, creates knowledge, and supports innovation with the aim of having a beneficial and profound impact on Canadian society, and we partner strategically with government, academe, and industry in doing it.