Jonsson School Student Calendar

Date/Time Organization Event Location
May 9 - 10, 2008   Spring 2008 Commencement Ceremonies
 
Thurs., May 1–Wed., May 7 Registrar

Final Exams

 
Tues. & Wed., Apr. 29 & 30 Registrar Reading Days -Study days prior to final exams  

Wed., Apr. 23
4:30–6:30p.m

 

IPP Employee Spotlight: Sipera Systems - Seeking CS, EE, or related majors who are May graduates or students who are able participate in an internship during the summer and fall leading to possible permanent employment after graduation.  We have openings for the following: QA Engineer, GUI Designer, Platform Engineer, and Software Engineer.  Stop by to land the job/internship you’ve been waiting for. South Entrance Lobby near TI Auditorium-ECSS

Wed., Apr. 23
4:30–6:30p.m

  Distinguished Lecture Series: Presentation on “Performance Guarantees for Asynchronous Buffered Crossbars" presented by JONATHAN S. TURNER, Chairman of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Director of the Applied Research Laboratory at Washington University.
ECSS 2.102 TI Auditorium
Tuesday, Apr, 22
11:00-11:45am
Career Center

How To Interview

Designed to help students prepare for employment interviews. Handouts and preparation for interview questions will be included.

Career Center Seminar Room

MC 1.608

Tuesday, Apr, 22
5:–6:00p.m
IPP

Danaher Tool Group Information Session for intern recruitment

The purpose of this position is to work on one large engineering project to improve the master part file system. Review currently parts and match to a part print. Ensure prints are current and up to date. Measure critical dimensions to ensure parts being produced are within specifications from updated prints. Applicants should be currently pursing a BS with Majors in EE, CE, TE with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  All work authorizations eligible. Other Qualifications:  Able to read basic blueprints, Understanding of GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Able to use calipers, height gages, gage blocks & micrometers, or other measuring devices, Working with product design group. Proficient experience with Excel or Access

They will also be discussing their Kaizen Participation Opportunity and Shingijutsu event scheduled for   Shingijutsu event July 14 – 18. Shingijutsu is a Japanese consulting firm, founded by three people who had formally worked under Taiichi Ohno, considered the founder of lean manufacturing. Those students who choose to participate will not only learn lean manufacturing tools, work with Danaher associates and functional experts to apply them in a hands-on situation in manufacturing, but also be taught lean during that week by an expert in the field.

ECSS 2.415
Tuesday, Apr, 22
11:30-1:30pm
IPP

Employee Spotlight- Innovative Card Scanning

We are looking for an outstanding individual who possesses passion for programming and customer interaction who will participate in an internship during the summer and fall leading to possible permanent employment after graduation. The candidate will learn practical C# .NET 2.0 programming and all the stages in the software development life cycle. The internship will challenge the individual to be creative with new solutions and ideas for our products. 

Recommended Knowledge and Skills:

* Programming languages: C#, ASP.NET, XML, HTML, SQL

* Database: Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Desktop Engine, Microsoft Access 2000

* IDE: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 

South Entrance Lobby near TI Auditorium-ECSS
Tuesday, Apr, 22
3:00-3:45pm
Career Center

Networking for Success

By the time you see a job posting online or elsewhere, so have hundreds of others. Learn how business networking and information interviews can help you tap into job openings before they are posted for everyone else to see. Helpful handouts will be provided, and there will be time to ask your own questions.

Career Center Seminar Room

MC 1.608

Fri, Apr.18
2:00pm
IPP Are you looking for a summer internship? Have you registered for the IPP internship program? Come to this session to join the program. ECSS 2.203
       

Thurs, Apr. 17

1-1:45pm

Career Center

IDENTIFYING Your Skills-Determine what you are good at and what interests you by identifying your skills and abilities. Knowing what you are good at can help you choose your major and identify your occupation.

Career Center Seminar Room
MC 1.608

Thurs, Apr. 17

11:00am –12:00 noon
Electrical Engineering Colloquium

“Face Identification by Computer and by Human: Two Sides of the Same Coin or Not?” by Tsuhan Chen, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

http://www.utdallas.edu/~nxk019000/ieee-sp

TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102)

Thurs., Apr. 17

7:30pm

SWE A Panel of Women Engineers: Hear about their Experiences. Come network with engineers from Texas Instruments. ECSS 2.412

Thurs., Apr. 17

11:00am–2:00pm

SWE

Society of Women Engineers Advising Luncheon

Students will participate in an academic advising event. Schedules, professors, and classes will be discussed!

SU 2.602 (Galaxy Rooms)

Tues., Apr. 15

1:30 pm

Advising Staff Information Session about the new option for the calculus sequence. ECSS 2.502

Thurs, Apr. 10

2-2:45pm

Career Center How to Interview. Designed to help students prepare for employment interviews. Handouts and preparation for interview questions will be included. For more information, email careercenter@utdallas.edu. Career Center Seminar Room MC 1.608
       
Wed, Apr. 9
8:30pm
ACM

Gearbox Software Wants You! If you would like to know more about the Gaming Industry, Come to this meeting! If you are interested in games, Come to this meeting! If you would like the opportunity to work with Gearbox Come to this meeting! www.gearboxsoftware.com

ECSS 2.305

Wed, Apr. 9

4-5:00pm

Career Center

Meet the Recruiters. Come meet recruiters from Towers Perrin, Pioneer Natural Resources USA, and Environmental Protection Agency as they share knowledge about their industry and hiring processes. This is an open forum - all students are welcome to attend. For more information, email

careercenter@utdallas.edu.

Student Union - Galaxy Room
Wed, Apr. 9
7:30 – 8:30pm
NSBE

Raytheon Wants You!! If you would like to know more about the Defense Industry then Come to this meeting! Come and find out How to get involved with the NEW TECHNOLOGYthat Raytheon is working on!  Learn about the jobs/internships available to NSBE members only. FREE PIZZA!

TI Auditorium

Wed, Apr. 9

2-3:00pm

5-6:00pm

IPP Transitions to your new internship/job.  Do you know how to negotiate salaries, benefits, and other working conditions?  Are you ready for the first day on the job? Learn more about the process of going from class to worksite.  Please RSVP the time that you will attend to jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu. ECSS 2.502 (Student Services Conference Room)
Tue, Apr. 8
11-11:45am
Career Center Selecting Graduate and Professional Schools. Learn effective strategies for determining which graduate school or program will best help you meet your goals.

For more information, email

careercenter@utdallas.edu.

Career Center Seminar Room MC 1.608

Mon, Apr. 7

8:30–9:30pm

IEEE

IEEE General Meeting!!!!!

Want to Make a DIFFERENCE at UTD??? Come check out UTD’s largest Student Engineering Organization as they show you how to really impact Your School!!!

ECSN 2.516

Fri. Apr. 4

2:00pm

Distinguished Lecture Series

Speaker: BENJAMIN W. WAH

Topic: Exploring Constraint Partitioning and Their Applications In Planning and Optimization
Dr. Wah is from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Coordinated Science Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

TI Auditorium
Wed, Apr. 2
7:00pm
ECS Honors Society ECS Honors Society- Informational meeting and pizza party for the ECS Honors Program. Learn what Honors
courses will be offered in Fall 08. Prizes awarded to random attendees! More Info? Visit http://ecshonors.utdallas.edu
TI Auditorium
Wed, Apr. 2
4:00pm
Robotics Society UTD Robotics Automation Society will hold a students who are interested in learning about Robots are welcome to come! Robotics Lab
Mon, Mar 31 IPP

Don't forget to check JobLink for the new intern positions posted during Mar 24-28.  

Employers posting jobs last week include AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc, AT&T, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Ericsson Inc., Ethos Group, Hie Electronics, IBM Corporation, JC Penney Company Inc, Liz Claiborne, Inc, McAfee Inc, MEMtronics Corporation, Menara Networks, Nokia, Rockwell Collins, Samsung Telecommunications America, Tellabs Inc, Virtual Surveillance

View internships via JobLink at

https://www.myinterfase.com/ipp/student/

Must be registered with IPP to view jobs. If you are not registered, visit IPP in ECSS 2.502

Sat., Mar 29

11:00: Event Opens
11:30 - 1:00: Speaker - Randy Pitchford (Keynote Speaker)
1:00 - 2:00: Speaker - Sean Reardon
2:00 - 3:00: Speaker - Ed Lima
3:00 - 4:30: Workshop - Physics in Maya
4:30 - 6:00: Workshop - Introduction to Zbrush
6:00 - 8:00: Student/Faculty/Presenter Mixer
7:00 - 8:00: Gaming Competition for Students

ACM

Game Engineering Conference 2008

A free one-day conference for high school and college students, educators and the general public.

  • Learn about the technology and artistry of game engineering
  • Presentations by experts from Pixelux Entertainment, Gearbox Software and others.
  • Workshops featuring next-generation tools and technology
  • Participate in a gaming competition
TI Auditorium
Mar. 24-28 IPP

Open Enrollment- Industrial Practice Programs

If you are looking for a summer internship and haven't registered with IPP, visit ECSS 2.502 and in a matter of minutes, you will be able to view our internship vacancy announcements from major employers.

ECSS 2.502

Fri., Mar 28

3:00-4:00pm

IPP

Interview Master Series

Are your interview skills up to the challenge?  Find out by participating in this session.  To participate, email jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu.

 

Thu., Mar 27

11:30 am -1:30 pm

IPP

Employer Spotlight with Ayoka

Ayoka is currently recruiting for their summer and fall internships.  Bring resumes; pizza provided.  The following internship positions are available: .NET Developer, Enterprise Java Developer, Ruby on Rails Developer, Web Designer, Business Analyst. View job descipritions in IPP JobLink.

South Entrance Lobby- South ECS Building near TI Audtiorium

Mar. 26-27

Noon-Noon

www.eweek.org

2008 2nd Annual Global Marathon- A Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering Programs will be presented by women engineers from Africa, China, England, Germany, Mexico, and the US during the 24 hour marathon. To view online, click on

http://www.eweek.org/site/News/Eweek/2008_marathon/schedule.shtml

 

Tue., Mar 25

3:15pm-Registration & Networking

4:00pm-5:30pm-Panel Presentation

5:30pm-Reception & Networking

Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals and SOM

Knowledge is Power: How Dynamic Firms Utilize Competitive Intelligence to Achieve Strategic Objectives. Featuring speakers from Alcon Labs, Perot Systems and Ericsson.  Tickets required; pick up free tickets in ECSS 2.502 (Student Services) .

UTD School of Management

Atrium

Tue., Mar 25

6:00-7:00pm

ECS Graduate Admissions

Information Session for Master of Science programs in Engineering and Computer Science
Learn about admission policies and graduate programs in the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

TI Auditorium

Mon., Mar 24
8:30-9:30pm

IEE Kirk Barker will talk about Alcatel-Lucent's IPTV initiative. Alcatel-Lucent is one of the leading employers of UT Dallas interns. As always, great information with free pizza provided. ECSS 2.203

Thu., Mar 20

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Open House


IPP

Careers and Certifications Open House Event

Learn about Cisco, the networking industry, networking careers, Cisco Certifications, and recruiting at Cisco. 12:00–1:00 pm: Networking Certifications Lunch Presentation. 1:00 – 2:00 pm: “Networkers in the Real World”/ CCNA Prep Presentation. To RSVP, visit www.cisco.com/go/roadshow, or just show up.

ECSS 2.415

Thu., Mar 20

7:30 pm

SWE

SWE sponsors a Corporate Spotlight with Speaker from Tektronix. Learn about their internship programs. There be a drinks and Free Pizza.

ECSS 2.412

Thu., Mar 20

Interview times by appointment only beginning at 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

SWE

Mock Interview Program

Mock Interviews with recruiters from Tektronix, Raytheon, Ericsson, and Cisco will be held on Thursday, March 20th, 2008.  All slots have been filled.

TBA
Wed, March 19
8:30 to 9:30pm
 

ACM meeting

The Company presenting will be CISCO Systems.

CISCO is ranked number 6 in the 100 best companies to work for. Learn about their internship programs. There be a drinks and Free Pizza

ECSS 2.305

Wed, Mar 19
Resume submission deadline is Midnight

IPP Intuit Resume Submission Deadline :

  Apply for internships through IPP JobLink or full-time jobs through CareerWorks by March 19, 2008. If you are not registered with IPP , please email jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu ASAP.  Or visit the IPP office  (ECSS 2.502).

Thur., Mar 13
3:30-4:15 pm
IPP

Interview Preparation Workshop

Get ready for the mock interviews  with industry representatives by attending this workshop.  Learn the basics of how to prepare for the interview. RSVP your attendance to
jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu

ECSS 2.305  
Wed., Mar 12
2:00-2:45 pm
IPP

Interview Preparation Workshop

Get ready for the mock interviews  with industry representatives by attending this workshop.  Learn the basics of how to prepare for the interview. RSVP your attendance to
jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu

ECSS 2.305  

Wed., Mar 12

Midnight

IPP

Deadline to submit resumes for Yahoo internships through IPP website.
You must be majoring in CS, CE or SE; registered with IPP; and eligible for summer internships. Click here for undergraduate eligibility requirements or graduate eligibility requirements. If you are not registered  with IPP, please visit the office at your earliest convenience.

ECSS 2.305  
Tues., Mar 11
3:30-4:15 pm
IPP

Job Search Techniques Workshop

If you are only looking for jobs within the IPP and CareerWorks databases, you are not maximizing your job search.  Attend this workshops to expand your search by learning how to utilize a variety of job search methods.  RSVP your attendance to
jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu

ECSS 2.305  
Mon., Mar 10
3:30-4:15 pm
IPP

Resume Preparation Workshop

Is your resume ready for the job search? Attend this session to learn the basics of resume preparation. RSVP your attendance to
jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu

ECSS 2.305  
Thu., Mar 6
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Career Center Spring 2008 Career Expo-127 employers looking for students for intern and professional positions. Professional business dress is required; bring resumes  and be prepared to talk about your skills and experiences. Click for list of companies/positions Main Gym, UTD Activity Center

Thurs., Mar. 6th

7:30 -8:30 p.m.
SWE

Fourth General Meeting!

ECSS 2.412

Wed., March 5th 

8:30 - 9:30p.m.                                        
ACM 

ACM General Meeting
Argo Data will present. Students are encouraged to bring Resumes.

Free Pizza and Drinks!
ECSS 2.305
Mon., Mar 3
5 - 5:45 p.m.
Career Center How to Write a Professional Resume- Designed to help students prepare for employment interviews. Handouts and preparation for interview questions will be included. Career Center Seminar Room MC 1.608

Mar 3,4 & 5
2-2:45 p.m.

Career Center

Be a Survivor - Work the Career Expo Like a Pro

Learn the purpose of a career expo and how to make it work in your favor: How to Prepare, What to do AND What not to do the Day of the Career Expo, What to do Once the Career Expo is Over.

Career Center Seminar Room MC 1.608

Wed., Feb. 27
8:30-9:30 p.m.

ACM

Representatives from Credera will be presenting the topic Social Networking Sites (like Face Book).

Free Pizza! Bring Resumes!!!

ECSS 2.305

Wed., Feb. 27

8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.                                         

ECS     Engineering & Computer Science  TEAMS 2008 Competition - Texas, Galaxy Rooms (Engineering Assessment of  Mathematics and Science)  Galaxy Rooms -SU 2.502

Tue., Feb. 26

5:00 p.m.

IPP

Interview Crash Course
The interview is a presentation that has well-known rules and expectations.  Make sure that you are prepared.  To attend, please email:

jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu.

ECSS 2.415

Mon., Feb 25

2:00 p.m.

 

 

GEMS- Gateways to Excellence in Math and Science

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss GEMS
UT Dallas President David E. Daniel will kick off a town hall meeting with a short overview of the GEMS initiative.  This program will revise curricula and teaching methods for gateway courses in chemistry and calculus.  Students who attend can be part of drawing for a chance to win one of two iPod Shuffles. There will be other door prizes and refreshments available.

TI Auditorium

Mon,. Feb. 25

8:30 - 9:30pm                   

IEEE  Shekar Rao, TI's Worldwide Manager for Medical Electronics Solutions will present “Innovation opportunities at the   intersection of Electronics and Healthcare,  Medicine and Biology”  FREE PIZZA!                          ECSS 2.203

Fri., Feb. 22
10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

IEEE IEEE Third Annual SPAC! The goal of a Student Professional Awareness Conference is to help students understand career growth, working in industry, professional ethics and social responsibility, self-management, engineers and public policy, and the importance of professional societies. A technology showcase will be part of the event-highlighting top companies in the Metroplex. TI Auditorium & ECSN Atrium
       

Thurs., Feb. 21
7:30 – 9 p.m.

 

 

 

SWE SWE General Meeting!!! Jana White will give an interesting presentation on the Six Secrets of the Hidden Job Market. Hope too see you there!!! ECSS 2.412

Wed., Feb. 20
6:30 – 8 p.m.

 

 

 

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science Do you want to make your voice count? Come to the Third Annual Open Forum. Dean Helms and other chief administrators will be there to answer your questions and discuss issues that you are concerned with. TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102)

Sat., Feb. 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

 

 

NSBE LEGO MANIA!!!!!! Come watch as high school kids from around the area compete against our members and Sponsoring Companies in a Lego Contest! ECSN Foyer
For more info email Quincy Obioha at
quincyo2006@yahoo.com

Fri., Feb. 15
11 a.m.
 

 

 

 

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Series:
Professor Yahya Rahmat-Samii,
Northrop-Grumman Chair in Electromagnetics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will speak on “Nature Inspired Optimization Techniques in Engineering”
TI Auditorium
For more info visit: www.fearlessengineering.com

Fri., Feb. 15
6 p.m.

 

 

 

TSPE General Meeting: Come see how you can get involved in TSPE!!! TBA
For more info email:  Juan F. Rivera at jfr061000@utdallas.edu

Thurs., Feb. 14
4 – 5 p.m.

 

 

 

Career Center Intern Expectations 411: Employer Panel!!! Come and hear from employers themselves what makes a good intern. Employer panelists from World Affairs Council of DFW, Southwest Airlines, and State Farm Insurance will talk about intern expectations and will share stories on what to do and what not to do as an intern. SU 2.508 (Phoenix)
For more info email: careercenter@utdallas.edu

Wed, Feb. 13

 

 

 

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) Are you are a student or recent grad with a disability seeking summer or full-time employment? A WRP recruiter will visit UT Dallas on February 13th to conduct interviews. TBA
For more info contact Linda Jersin @  972-883-6184 or email:
lindabj@utdallas.edu

Wed., Feb. 13
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Industrial Practice Programs (IPP) Optimal Blue Employer Spotlight Developer / Technical Staff Member More information at bottom of email ECS South Building-South Entrance Lobby near TI Auditorium

Tues., Feb. 12
1 – 1:45 p.m.

 

 

 

Career Center Career Expo Prep!!! Be a Survivor - Work the Career Expo Like a Pro. Learn the purpose of a career expo and how to make it work in your favor Career Center Seminar Room MC 1.608
For more info email: careercenter@utdallas.edu

Mon., Feb. 11
Resume Submission Deadline at Midnight

 

 

 

Industrial Practice Programs (IPP) JP Morgan Chase Campus Interview-Requirements for interview: CS, CE or SE Major; BS student graduating in 12/08 or 5/09; 3.0 or above GPA; US  citizen or permanent resident. You must meet IPP eligibility requirements. More information below.  Submit resumes on JobLink by clicking on Schedules.  If you are not registered in Job Link, visit the IPP Office is ECSS 2.502 or email jerry.alexander@utdallas.edu

Mon., Feb. 11
8:30 – 9:30 p.m

 

 

 

IEE General Meeting: Come find out about IEEE’s first annual SPAC (Student Professional Awareness Conference!!!). TBA
For more Info contact: nicole.l.halper@gmail.com

Thurs., Feb. 7
7:30 – 9 p.m.

 

 

 

SWE General Meeting! SWE’s 2nd General meeting will be even better than the first! Come check what the Society of Women in Engineering are all about! ECSS 2.412
For more info contact Amy Pickup at
Amy.pickup@gmail.com

Wed., Feb. 6
7 – 8 p.m.

 

 

 

SHPE General  Meeting: SHPE’s 2nd General Meeting.  Help plan SHPE’s role in Engineering Week!  Be a part of SHPE’s  Regional Conference!!! This and more for those who come!!! Pegasus Room
For more info contact Jonnathan Resendiz at
jonnathan.resendiz@gmail.com

Wed., Feb. 6
7:30 – 9 p.m.

 

 

 

NSBE General  Meeting: Come find out about NSBE’s exciting events. Galaxy Rooms (SU 2.602)
For more Info email UTD NSBE at nsbeutd@gmail.com

Wed., Feb. 6
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

 

 

IPP Presents WorldLink Inc. Employer Spotlight: WorldLink Inc. will be on campus recruiting students for positions as NOC Engineers, UI and j2me Developers, and Terminal Specialist Engineers.  Master’s and PhD candidates preferred.  Pizza  will be provided.  Bring resumes and be ready to talk to the recruiters about your skills and experiences.  Lobby in front of TI Auditorium
For more info contact: Jerry Alexander at jda071000@utdallas.edu

Fri., Feb. 1
11 a.m.
 

 

 

 

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Series: The Dean of the Purdue University College of Engineering and Past President of IEEE, Leah Jamieson, will visit UTD to speak on “Experiencing Engineering Curricula.” TI Auditorium
For more info visit: www.fearlessengineering.com

Thurs., Jan. 31
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

IPP Marlin Controls Employer Spotlight TI Audtiorium

Thurs., Jan. 31
5 p.m.

 

 

 

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science ***Texas Instruments*** CEO Rich Templeton will deliver a Distinguished Lecture to UT Dallas students and faculty. The speech is open to all students so come pack the TI Auditorium!!!!! TI Foundation Auditorium
For more info email: eric.gentry@utdallas.edu

Wed., Jan. 30
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

IPP T System Employer Spotlight
TI Audtiorium

Wed., Jan. 30
7 – 9 p.m.

 

 

 

SWE How to survive a technical interview! Microsoft will conduct this Informational Session so bring your resume.  You will have a chance to win great prizes!  FREE FAJITA BUFFET will be provided!! TI Auditorium
For more info contact the Career Center at 972-883-2943 or email:
careercenter@utdallas.edu

Mon., Jan. 28
8:30 – 9:30 p.m

 

 

 

IEE General Body Meeting: Come find out about IEEE’s first annual (SPAC Student Professional Awareness Conference!!!). TBA
For more Info contact: nicole.l.halper@gmail.com