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Business School Seeks Student Computer Techs

If you’re handy with a USB cable and would like to work along-side some great faculty and staff the John Cook School of Business is looking for help.

From the Technology Coordinator, Conrad Ramos:

Techs troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that a staff or faculty member may have. These issues include troubleshooting printers, replacing hardware components on workstations, editing the registry and everything in between. Student workers are also trained in areas which they may not be knowledgeable in order to perform their duties.

The hours are flexible around your academic schedule and technicians start at $9/hr.

Interested parties should email their resume to Conrad at  ramoscc@slu.edu.

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Be a Billiken. There’s an App for That.

Interested in current news and events happening around campus? Need to find a building on campus? Do you need to contact your professor while you’re walking to class?

Good news – now you can do all of these things from your web-enabled mobile device!

Information technology services and student development have teamed up to bring you mobile SLU, a web site for mobile devices that includes the following features:

  • News
  • Events
  • Map
  • People Finder
  • Athletics News
  • Twitter

To get started, visit m.slu.edu.

One More Thing…

Have an iPhone, or iPod touch? The team has also completed the development of an iPhone app that offers these features and more.

Stream KSLU live, checkout the mobile version of SLU Connection and use the GPS-enabled maps to find your way around campus.

Download the App now on the iTunes App Store.

For more information about the mobile website, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 977-4000. For assistance with the iPhone app, please contact iphone@slu.edu.

Looking for a fun summer job? Student Media Production Team is Hiring

Do you want to be the next Scorsese or Kubrick?

The Student Media Production Team (SMPT) is looking to hire an additional member to work on video production projects through the summer. Candidates must be a current SLU student who enjoys all aspects of video production. Over the course of the summer you’ll be involved in filming and editing various video projects for the university community.

Take a look at the job description below and if you are interested please contact Jason Young at jyoung42@slu.edu with your cover letter and resume.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Student Media Coordinator, the Student Medi
a Staff members will provide media production services and to the division of Student Development.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:

1. Works with the staff of Student Life and the Student Development Department in creating, editing, and conceptualizing media projects for staff events and projects
2. Provides insight on what types of projects and mediums are most likely to capture students’ attention and interest.
3. Provides their services on a per project basis; meets with “customers” to discuss their ideas and desires for each project.
4. Knowledgeable in at least one main area of media production (video, audio, web technology and creation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Working knowledge with Windows and Mac OS Platforms
• Interpersonal/Human relations skills
• Written and verbal skills
• Project coordination skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to relate to students, institutional staff, and the public
• Ability to use consumer and prosumer video cameras and equipment
• Basic knowledge of videography/photography including white balance, framing of shots, lighting, and sound

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a student currently enrolled at Saint Louis University.
• Must have prior experience with at least one main area of media (audio, video, web design.
• Must be willing to work an irregular schedule (nights, weekends, etc.) on an as needed, hourly basis

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Students and Organizations Honored at the Leadership and Service Awards

Last Thursday, the Saint Louis University Annual Leadership and Service Awards were held in the Wool Ballrooms. Congratulations to all the winners!

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Final Exam Schedule, Spring 2010

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