SUBJECT LINE:  Now open! Call for proposals for 2013 Apereo Conference (Jasig and Sakai)

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Inaugural Apereo Foundation Conference
Opening Minds to Open Solutions
June 2-7, 2013
San Diego Westin - San Diego, CA
 #apereo13

CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW OPEN!

Visit https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

Deadline for Proposals: March 4, 2013

Mark your calendars, set aside your beach towel, and get ready to share your success stories at our first Apereo conference in San Diego, CA!  If you haven't heard the news, Jasig and Sakai, two of the pioneers of open source software in higher education, have consolidated into a newly-formed organization called the Apereo Foundation. We invite you to submit a proposal to this year's conference!

Come to learn about – and share your experience with – the Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment to support a variety of approaches to teaching and learning; uPortal to present a unified view of campus services; CAS to offer single sign-on to multiple online resources; or Bedework to deliver a robust calendaring solution. Engage with the dreamers and designers of uMobile, a framework for innovative mobile solutions.  See the latest release and contribute to the vision of the Sakai Open Academic Environment, a next-generation approach to promote effective learning, teaching and research online. Share your successes on, and ask your peers about, raising campus awareness and ultimately adoption of open initiatives through "The 2-3-98 Project."

We welcome your proposals. Don't forget, the deadline for submissions is March 4, 2013.  Share your great work with the community and spark new developments through a track presentation, showcase night demo, or birds of a feather event. 

The Apereo conference in San Diego is a global networking point for practitioners. There will be opportunities during and around the conference for meeting, sharing, and learning from others in our global community. Join us in Opening Minds to Open Solutions!

We look forward to your proposal.

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

LINKS:

• Submit Proposal: https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

• Sakai CLE: http://sakaiproject.org/sakai-cle

• Sakai OAE: http://sakaiproject.org/welcome-sakai-oae

• Bedework: http://www.jasig.org/bedework

• CAS: http://www.jasig.org/cas

• uMobile: http://www.jasig.org/umobile

• uPortal: http://www.jasig.org/uportal

• 2-3-98: http://www.jasig.org/2-3-98

SUBJECT LINE:  TWO WEEKS! Send your proposals for 2013 Apereo Conference (Jasig and Sakai) by March 4

TWO WEEKS LEFT! Time is running out to submit your proposal by March 4
https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

The deadline for this year's 2013 Apereo conference is two weeks away. Please submit your proposal so we can learn from you in San Diego, CA, June 2-7, 2013. The conference is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with your peers in higher education. What makes the conference so compelling is YOU – your success stories and your amazing work. You may submit a presentation session, birds of a feather discussion, or showcase night demonstration.  We'd love to hear about:

• Advances in teaching, learning, and research with technology

• Identity and access management

• New developments and features for products like uPortal, Sakai CLE/OAE, CAS, OSP, Bedework, and others

• Exciting and innovative implementations of and integrations with Apereo and other open-source software

• Information security

• Learning analytics

• Advocacy and awareness of open-source solutions (The 2-3-98 Project)

• and more!

The annual conference is a global networking point for developers, faculty, administrators, advocates, support specialists, and others in the open-source community. Join us in Opening Minds to Open Solutions!

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

CONFERENCE CALENDAR:

• June 2 - Pre-conference Workshops

• June 3-6 - Main Conference

• June 7 - Developer Day

SUBJECT LINE:  DEADLINE IN 4 DAYS! Send your proposals for 2013 Apereo Conference (Jasig and Sakai) by March 4

HURRY! Time is running out to submit your proposal by March 4
https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

The deadline for this year's 2013 Apereo conference is Monday, March 4 by midnight Pacific. Please submit your proposal so we can learn from you in San Diego, CA. Don't miss this chance to share your successes teaching with, developing, implementing, and advocating Apereo and other open-source software. The conference is a great way to collaborate with your peers in higher education. You may submit a presentation session, birds of a feather discussion, or showcase night demonstration.

General session speakers announced! We're very excited to share that these dynamic leaders will be sharing their insights at the conference.

• Marilyn McMillan, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer, New York University

• Theresa Rowe, Chief Information Officer for University Technology Services, Oakland University

You can join them in this year's annual conference program. We're looking for your presentation about development, instruction, administration, advocacy, and support of open-source community software. Submit your proposal today and join us in Opening Minds to Open Solutions!

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

TWITTER

Deadline extended to March 11! Still time to send your proposal to Open Apereo 2013 (Sakai/Jasig)! #apereo13 http://bitly.com/apereo13cfp
(links to https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13)

NOTE: With 8 characters to spare. Feel free to customize, of course! (using above bit.ly give you 9 whole characters to "play with!")

SUBJECT LINE:
OPEN APEREO 2013 - Call for Proposals deadline extended to Monday, March 11!

MESSAGE:

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Open Apereo 2013 Call for Proposals
https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

Thank you to everyone that has already submitted a proposal to this year's Apereo conference (Jasig/Sakai). We've received many great proposals, but also many requests for more time. By popular request, we are extending the deadline to Monday, March 11, 2013 by midnight Pacific.

We want to hear your new ideas, see your great work, and learn from your successes.  What are you waiting for?  Get your proposal in!

TIP: We have received a few reports of errors submitting to the system. If you experienced this issue, we apologize for the inconvenience. To avoid this problem, please be sure to select the primary presenter at the bottom of the form. Even if you are the only presenter, you must click the "primary" radio button. Again, we are sorry for any trouble you may have experienced and hope the extended deadline will help you re-submit your proposal.

P.S. Hot off the presses! Registration for the conference will open by March 15. Early bird pricing will be: $595 for Apereo Foundation Members or $725 for Non-Members. The fee includes breakfast (Monday-Thursday), lunch (Monday-Wednesday), two receptions, and 3 1/2 days of conference presentations (excluding pre-conference workshops). The early bird deadline will be May 3, 2013. Look for a formal registration announcement and more details on hotel, travel, and other info soon!

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

Submit your conference proposal by Monday, March 11, 2013
https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

TWITTER

LAST CHANCE! Get your proposals in for Open Apereo 2013 (Jasig/Sakai). Deadline Monday, March 11 midnight! #apereo13 http://bitly.com/apereo13cfp

EMAIL

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LAST CHANCE! Submit your proposal to Open Apereo 2013 (Jasig/Sakai) by Monday, March 11!

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LAST CHANCE! Final deadline to submit proposals is Monday, March 11!
https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

This is it! The final weekend – the call for proposals for Open Apereo 2013 will close on Monday, March 11 at midnight Pacific. Don't miss this chance to share your insights, successes, pitfalls to avoid, and recommended practices for creating, using, and promoting open source solutions.

You may submit a presentation session, birds of a feather discussion, or showcase night demonstration.  We'd love to hear about:

• Advances in teaching, learning, and research with technology

• New developments and features for products like uPortal, Sakai CLE/OAE/OSP, CAS, Bedework, uMobile, and others

• Exciting and innovative implementations of and integrations with Apereo and other open-source software

• Identity and access management, Information security

• Learning analytics, mobile learning, blended/online learning, badges/certifications

• Advocacy and awareness of open-source solutions (The 2-3-98 Project)

• and more!

Join your colleagues around the globe and share your success with all of us in San Diego, CA this summer!

Submit your conference proposal by Monday, March 11, 2013
https://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/p/apereo13

TIP: We received a few reports of errors submitting to the system. To avoid this problem, please be sure to select the primary presenter at the bottom of the form. Even if you are the only presenter, you must click the "primary" radio button.

Thank you – we look forward to your proposal!

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

Twitter:

Registration is now open for Open Apereo 2013 (Jasig/Sakai)! #apereo13 http://conference.apereo.org

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Subject:  Registration is now open for Open Apereo 2013 (Jasig/Sakai)!

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Registration is now open for the inaugural Open Apereo 2013 conference!  Early bird pricing (available until May 3rd) will be: $595 for Apereo Foundation Members or $725 for Non-Members. The fee includes breakfast (Monday-Thursday), lunch (Monday-Wednesday), two receptions, and 3 1/2 days of conference presentations. Hands-on pre-conference workshops may require an additional fee. This is a great opportunity to come and learn about our new organization.

The program is being finalized but it will be sure to include over 100 sessions on all the Apereo projects (Sakai CLE, Sakai OAE, CAS, uPortal, uMobile, Bedework, Open Registry). Find out the latest updates and see how your peers are using these tools to improve teaching, learning and research on their campus. Talks will focus on leadership, advocacy, analytics, teaching and learning, identity management and technology.

On  Tuesday, June 4^th, 2013, conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a number of fun and exciting social events.  Each event offers a unique opportunity  to experience some of the culture and cuisine of southern California while getting to mingle with a group of fellow attendees.  See the options at http://conference.apereo.org/events.

Quick links:

• Conference Web Site: http://conference.apereo.org

• Conference Registration: http://bit.ly/apereo13registration

• Hotel Registration: http://bit.ly/apereo13hotel

Schedule:

Register today for the best rates and stay tuned for publication of the full program!

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

SUBJECT LINE:
Congrats! Your Open Apereo 2013 presentation has been accepted

EMAIL BODY:

Dear (First Name),

We are pleased to inform you that the session listed below has been accepted for presentation at Open Apereo 2013 in San Diego.

The purpose of this email is to provide you with additional details about your presentation and the conference. Please note that if your presentation includes additional presenters, you are responsible for notifying and coordinating session details with them.

CONFIRMATION REQUESTED

We are excited that you will be sharing your experience and success with us at this year's conference. In the event that you will be unable to attend, kindly alert Alan Regan, Conference Program Chair, at alan.regan@pepperdine.edu no later than Friday, April 26 so that we can make adjustments to the schedule.

TRACK PRESENTATIONS

All sessions have been scheduled for 45 minutes. At the beginning of your session, we ask that you be prepared to introduce yourself and any additional presenters. Ideally your session will have approximately 30 minutes of presentation material, with a strong emphasis on audience interaction. We also encourage you to leave about 15 minutes available at the end of your session for Q & A time. It is important that you end your session on time, out of respect for those presenters who follow you.

Please Note: The Apereo Foundation is hard at work putting together presenter materials that you may want to take advantage of, including a conference-themed Powerpoint template and a webinar on the topic of designing a good presentation and slides. Please watch for these materials to be made available in the next 3-4 weeks.

The Program Committee is still scheduling the date and time for each session. Once the tentative schedule is available, we will email you the schedule so you can see the time and date your session has been scheduled.

REGISTRATION

All speakers need to register and pay the appropriate registration for the conference. If you have not already done so, don’t forget to make  hotel reservations at the beautiful Westin San Diego.   The deadline for early registration is May 3. The conference dates are:

June 2 - Pre-conference Workshops
June 3-6 - Main Conference (concludes at noon on June 6)
June 6-7 - Post-Conference Project Collaboration Time

RECORDINGS

A number of conference sessions are being recorded for post-conference viewing. By accepting this opportunity to present, you understand that your session may be recorded for the purpose of being used and distributed in various formats by Apereo for educational purposes, including, but not limited to the classroom, television, the Internet (including webcasts and podcasts), and any other communication medium currently existing or later created. You give permission and authorize Apereo Foundation, to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce your presentation, and to use it in the formats and for the purposes stated above. If you do not wish to have your session recorded, please alert us no later than May 5. Please note that having your session recorded is neither mandatory nor guaranteed.

On behalf of the Conference Program Committee, we look forward to seeing you in San Diego in June for a successful inaugural Open Apereo!

Sincerely,

Alan Regan
Alan.Regan@pepperdine.edu
Open Apereo 2013, Program Chair

Jennifer Cummings
jenn@concentra-cms.com
Open Apereo 2013, Conference Coordinator

SUBJECT LINE:
Congrats! Your Open Apereo 2013 Showcase has been accepted

EMAIL BODY:

Dear (First Name),

We are pleased to inform you that the Showcase Night (Reception) proposal listed below has been accepted for the inaugural Open Apereo in San Diego!

The purpose of this email is to provide you with additional details about the showcase event and the conference. Please note that if your presentation includes additional presenters, you are responsible for notifying and coordinating session details with them.

CONFIRMATION REQUESTED

You requested a showcase. This is a special evening reception event where conference attendees can mingle and walk up to your table to review your products, research findings, or latest developments. We are excited that you will be demonstrating at this year's conference. If you accidentally selected "Showcase Night" when you intended a "track session," please contact us immediately.  Also, in the event that you will be unable to attend, kindly alert Alan Regan, Conference Program Chair, at alan.regan@pepperdine.edu no later than Wednesday, May 1 so that we can make adjustments to the schedule.

SHOWCASES

All showcases are scheduled for Wednesday night, June 5. The event will feature a reception in a large room so that conference attendees can mingle and visit each demonstration table. You will be provided a dedicated table with access to power and the wireless network. Additional equipment can be rented for the event. Please contact Jennifer Cummings, Conference Coordinator, at jenn@concentra-cms.com for more details.

REGISTRATION

All speakers need to register and pay the appropriate registration for the conference. If you have not already done so, don’t forget to make  hotel reservations at the beautiful Westin San Diego. The deadline for early registration is May 3. The conference dates are:

June 2 - Pre-conference Workshops
June 3-6 - Main Conference (concludes at noon on June 6)
June 6-7 - Post-Conference Project Collaboration Time

RECORDINGS

A number of conference sessions are being recorded for post-conference viewing. By accepting this opportunity to present, you understand that your session may be recorded for the purpose of being used and distributed in various formats by Apereo for educational purposes, including, but not limited to the classroom, television, the Internet (including webcasts and podcasts), and any other communication medium currently existing or later created. You give permission and authorize Apereo Foundation, to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce your presentation, and to use it in the formats and for the purposes stated above. If you do not wish to have your session recorded, please alert us no later than May 5. Please note that having your session recorded is neither mandatory nor guaranteed.

On behalf of the Conference Program Committee, we look forward to seeing you in San Diego in June for a successful inaugural Open Apereo!

Sincerely,

Alan Regan
Alan.Regan@pepperdine.edu
Open Apereo 2013, Program Chair

Jennifer Cummings
jenn@concentra-cms.com
Open Apereo 2013, Conference Coordinator

SUBJECT LINE:
Congrats! Your  Open Apereo 2013 birds of a feather discussion has been accepted

EMAIL BODY:

Dear (First Name),

We are pleased to inform you that the session listed below has been accepted for a birds of a feather discussion at Open Apereo 2013 in San Diego.

The purpose of this email is to provide you with additional details about your presentation and the conference. Please note that if your presentation includes additional presenters, you are responsible for notifying and coordinating session details with them.

CONFIRMATION REQUESTED

We are excited that you will be engaging with our communities of practice at this year's conference. In the event that you will be unable to attend, kindly alert Alan Regan, Conference Program Chair, at alan.regan@pepperdine.edu no later than Friday, April 26 so that we can make adjustments to the schedule.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER PRESENTATIONS

All sessions have been scheduled for 45 minutes. At the beginning of your session, we ask that you be prepared to introduce yourself and any additional presenters.  The birds of a feather format is open-ended but we ask that you allow adequate time for active discussion and a question and answer period. It is important that you end your session on time, out of respect for those presenters who follow you.

The Program Committee is still scheduling the date and time for each session. Once the tentative schedule is available, we will email you so that you may check the date and time of your session.

REGISTRATION

All speakers need to register and pay the appropriate registration for the conference. If you have not already done so, don’t forget to make  hotel reservations at the beautiful Westin San Diego. The deadline for early registration is May 3. The conference dates are:

June 2 - Pre-conference Workshops
June 3-6 - Main Conference (concludes at noon on June 6)
June 6-7 - Post-Conference Project Collaboration Time

RECORDINGS

A number of conference sessions are being recorded for post-conference viewing. By accepting this opportunity to present, you understand that your session may be recorded for the purpose of being used and distributed in various formats by Apereo for educational purposes, including, but not limited to the classroom, television, the Internet (including webcasts and podcasts), and any other communication medium currently existing or later created. You give permission and authorize Apereo Foundation, to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce your presentation, and to use it in the formats and for the purposes stated above. If you do not wish to have your session recorded, please alert us no later than May 5. Please note that having your session recorded is neither mandatory nor guaranteed.

On behalf of the Conference Program Committee, we look forward to seeing you in San Diego in June for a successful inaugural Open Apereo!

Sincerely,

Alan Regan
Alan.Regan@pepperdine.edu
Open Apereo 2013, Program Chair

Jennifer Cummings
jenn@concentra-cms.com
Open Apereo 2013, Conference Coordinator

SUBJECT

Regarding Proposal #(ID) for Open Apereo 2013

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Dear (First name),

Thank you for submitting a proposal for Open Apereo 2013, Opening Minds to Open Solutions, June 2-7 in San Diego.

Proposal # (ID): (Title)

We regret to inform you that the Program Committee did not accept your proposal for inclusion in this year’s conference.  We received over 150 submissions and had to make some tough choices based on program needs and available space. We have tried to create a balanced program that covers many topics of interest to our attendees while representing the diversity of our communities of practice. We appreciate your submission and want to encourage you to come and share your expertise by participating in the conference.

You can register for the conference at http://conf2013.apereo.org/registration and register for your hotel at http://conf2013.apereo.org/travel.

On behalf of the Open Apereo 2013 Program Committee and the communities we serve, we thank you for your contribution. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

Subject

Theresa Rowe Keynote at Open Apereo 2013

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Inaugural Apereo (Jasig/Sakai) Foundation Conference
Opening Minds to Open Solutions
June 2-7, 2013 San Diego Westin - San Diego, CA
http://conference.apereo.org #apereo13

Dear Apereo and open source communities,

We are very excited to announce our first keynote for June’s Open Apereo 2013 in San Diego, CA:

"Challenges, Encouragement, and Women in IT - Does it Matter?"
by Theresa Rowe, Chief Information Officer, Oakland University

There's much in the news about women seeking successful careers in IT.  We read about the lack of young women choosing computer science as a major, at a time when we need more graduates in technical fields.  The news tells us about the challenges women face in technology careers, such as the Adria Richards incident at PyCon.  Finally, Sheryl Sandberg has started a national conversation with her book Lean In:  Women, Work and the Will to Lead .   What are the challenges facing women seeking careers in information technology?  What can we do about it, together?  And does it matter?  Let's explore our roles in attracting and retaining the best talent to our profession - male or female.

Theresa Rowe is currently the Chief Information officer at Oakland University, a position she has held since 2002. Rowe has been at Oakland University since 1990, where she has served as a Senior Systems Analyst, the Manager of Student Information Systems and Director of Information Systems before stepping into her current role. Rowe is active with EDUCAUSE and other organizations focused on technology in higher education. Some of her project experience includes creating a ten year network plan, upgrading data-center facilities, implementation of two ERP systems, and implementing an open-source portal. She has a lot of experience and insight to share!

Come to Open Apereo 2013 to learn from Theresa Rowe and many of your peers in higher education.

Please join us in Opening Minds to Open Solutions!

• CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: http://bitly.com/apereo13registration

• HOTEL REGISTRATION: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/apereo

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

SUBJECT LINE:
Open Apereo 2013 (Jasig/Sakai) - Program Now Available!

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OPEN APEREO 2013 CONFERENCE
REGISTER NOW! http://bitly.com/apereo13registration
The Westin San Diego, CA
June 2-7, 2013

Dear Colleagues,

I'm very excited to announce that the preliminary Open Apereo 2013 conference program is now available!  We have a robust and diverse program of over 100 presentations by over 150 speakers representing more than 60 organizations from around the globe.  Come to learn about the latest news and success stories from your colleagues in the Apereo and open source communities.  Presentations will cover projects and topics like Sakai, analytics, CAS, integration, Bedework, blended learning, uPortal, security, uMobile, collaboration, CIFER, BigBlueButton, Kaltura, and much, much more!

• FULL PROGRAM: http://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/sessions/apereo13

• VISUAL PROGRAM: http://www.concentra-cms.com/cfp/grid/apereo13

If you haven't done so already, I encourage you to take advantage of the early bird conference registration and special hotel rate.  The deadline for both is May 3!

• CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: http://bitly.com/apereo13registration

• HOTEL REGISTRATION: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/apereo

June 2: Pre-conference workshops
June 3-6: Main conference
June 7: Post-conference project collaboration time

I hope to see you in San Diego in June!

P.S. The program is preliminary since it's still subject to some change. Also, the program would not have been possible without the time and efforts of a great group of volunteers.  I extend my deepest thanks to all of those working on this year's conference.  Thank you!

Sincerely,

Alan Regan
Open Apereo 2013, Program Chair
Learn more: http://conf2013.apereo.org/
Register Now! http://bitly.com/apereo13registration

Subject line: Theresa Rowe and Marilyn McMillan to Keynote at Open Apereo 2013

Message:

OPEN APEREO 2013 (Jasig/Sakai) CONFERENCE
"Opening Minds to Open Solutions"
June 2-7, 2013 San Diego Westin - San Diego, CA
http://conference.apereo.org         #apereo13

Note: Hotel group rate ends TODAY, Friday 5/10 at 5pm Pacific

We are pleased to announce the following keynotes by two of our colleagues at the Open Apereo 2013 conference this June:

"Challenges, Encouragement, and Women in IT - Does it Matter?"
by Theresa Rowe, Chief Information Officer, Oakland University

"Openness and the 21st Century University"
by Marilyn McMillan, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer, New York University

Both topics are timely and are sure to be of interest to many of you.  Whether you are a CIO, an educator or technology professional – there's something for everyone at this year's conference!

Please join us in Opening Minds to Open Solutions!

• CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: http://bitly.com/apereo13registration

• HOTEL REGISTRATION: http://bitly.com/apereo13hotel

• FULL PROGRAM: http://bitly.com/apereo13program

• VISUAL PROGRAM: http://bitly.com/apereo13grid

• SOCIAL EVENTS: http://bit.ly/apereo13events

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair

Subject Line:
Marilyn McMillan Second Keynote at Open Apereo 2013

Message:

OPEN APEREO 2013 (Jasig/Sakai) CONFERENCE
"Opening Minds to Open Solutions"
June 2-7, 2013 San Diego Westin - San Diego, CA
http://conference.apereo.org #apereo13

Dear Apereo and open source communities,

The second keynote speaker for the June’s Open Apereo 2013 in San Diego, CA has been announced!

"Openness and the 21st Century University"
by Marilyn McMillan, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer, New York University

Abstract paragraph.

Marilyn McMillan is the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer for NYU New York. She leads the delivery and evolution of University-wide services, infrastructure, policies, and plans for information technology and related activities. She has served as NYU’s first Chief Information Technology Officer since the role was created in 1998. Before NYU, she held numerous IT Leadership roles at MIT and subsequently at Stanford, with earlier IT experience in government and private industry. Marilyn has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Educause and on the Board of National Lambda Rail. She currently serves on the Board of NYSERNet, the New York State Research and Education Network and is an active participant on committees for Internet2. She is a graduate of Douglass College at Rutgers University in Political Science.

Come to Open Apereo 2013 to learn from Marilyn McMillan and many of your peers in higher education.

Please join us in Opening Minds to Open Solutions!

• CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: http://bitly.com/apereo13registration

• HOTEL REGISTRATION: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/apereo

Early bird hotel rates expire on Friday, May 10 at 5:00 PM Pacific!

Sincerely,

Ian Dolphin, Executive Director, Apereo Foundation
Patty Gertz, Associate Director, Apereo Foundation
Jim Helwig, Planning Committee Chair
Alan Regan, Program Committee Chair

TWITTER

Be social at Open Apereo 2013 (Sakai/Jasig)!  Sign up for a social event now! #apereo13 http://conf2013.apereo.org/events

EMAIL SUBJECT

Open Apereo 2013 Social Events

EMAIL BODY

Inaugural Apereo (Jasig/Sakai) Foundation Conference
Opening Minds to Open Solutions
June 2-7, 2013 San Diego Westin - San Diego, CA
http://conference.apereo.org #apereo13

Greetings Open Apereo 2013 Attendee:

For this year’s conference, we are planning a number of social events that will let you get to know other attendees in a fun and casual setting.  Some of these events have a limited capacity, are offered on a "first come, first served" basis, and have registration deadlines starting May 27.  Therefore, we encourage you to visit the social events page for details, and then sign-up for an event NOW by doing the following:  

If you are interested in the Petco Park Tour, Wine Tasting, Coronado Gondola Cruise or the Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour:

1. Review the details on the social events page.

2. Go to the Social Event Registration part of the page at the bottom

3. Enter the number of tickets you wish to purchase and click on the “Order Now” button

4. Pay using a Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover card – these social events MUST be pre-paid with a credit card!
      Helpful hint:  You do not have to use the same credit card that you used to register for the conference.

5. Fill in the required information and click on “Pay Now”

6. You have completed your social event registration when you get to the page with the "Exit" button.

If you are interested in the Tuesday evening Dine Around event: