First Annual Professional Development Event

Hosted by
Fanshawe College Students and London Student Chapter STC

What's the Occasion?

The London Student Chapter and Fanshawe College Students are hosting their first annual Professional Development Event. Take this opportunity to learn from others and network with fellow communicators.

When?

Saturday, April 24, 2004
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Who is Presenting?

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker -- Peter Vogel -- Clarity and Signaling

Peter Vogel (MBA, MCSD) is a principal in PH&V Information Services. Peter will demonstrate how using effective signaling can increase clarity and keep readers on track. Peter has designed, built, and installed intranet and component-based systems for Bayer AG, Exxon, Christie Digital, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He's also the editor of the "Smart Access" and "XML Developer" newsletters. In addition to teaching for Learning Tree International, Peter wrote their Web application development and technical writing courses. His articles have appeared in every major magazine devoted to VB-based development and can be found in the MSDN libraries. Peter also presents at conferences around the world and is a storyteller in his spare time. 

Session A-1:  10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Visual Language in Technical Communication

Patrick Hofmann, a visual interaction designer with Quarry Communications in Waterloo, will discuss the failures, successes, and strategies of using pictures in technical documentation and instruction.

Session A-2:  10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Tech Writing vs. Marketing Writing

Christy Simard, an information developer with The Peer Group Inc. in Kitchener, will explore the relationship between technical writing and marketing communications.

Session B-1:  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What I Didn’t Learn in School

Christine McKarney, a technical writer with Campana Systems Inc. in Waterloo, will present tips to help writers without a technical writing diploma compete with those who have the "book smarts."

Session B-2:  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Practical Applications of XML

Peter Crisp, president of The EHS Corporation in London, will explain how XML can be used for structured document authoring.

Schedule

Where?

Fanshawe College -- Building M

From Oxford Street, turn North on Second Street.

Turn left on Fanshawe Boulevard.

Turn right into Parking Lot 12, beside Building M.

Door Prizes!

• One Spa Package donated by Soul Mind and Body Spa
• One Digital Retouching Gift Certificate donated by Cameron Studios (www.cameronstudios.ca)

Advance Registration

STC members and students: $10

Non-members: $20

Registration at the Door

STC members, non-members, and students: $25

Registration by Mail

Please print out the registration form below and mail it, along with a cheque or money order, to:

STC Professional Development
Jenna Paikowsky
585 Piccadilly Street
London, ON N5Y 3G9

Make your cheque payable to: STC London Ontario Student Chapter.

Registration Form:
Professional Development Event -- London Student Chapter

More Contact Information

Catherine Haycock - Chapter President
(519) 662-6224