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Association for Information Systems at Oakland University
The
Association for Information Systems (AIS), is the premier global
organization for academics specializing in information systems. Founded in 1994, AIS is an international professional society of more than 4,000 members from 90 countries and a key player in the advancement of the Information Systems academic community.
The AIS Mission is to advance knowledge in the use of information technology to improve organizational performance and individual quality of work life.
Events
11/19/2013
AIS Welcomes Team Detroit's Aaron Smith - Big Data
When: Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Elliott Hall Auditorium, Room 242
Please join us to welcome and hear Aaron Smith, VP of Ford’s Mobile & Tablet
Strategy speak on the topic of Big Data: Personalizing Your “Stuff’s”
Connections.
Doors will open at 4:30pm and free food will be served in the Stinson Center.
This event is open to all students, so invite your friends, come early, grab
some food, and get a good seat.
Presentation topics include:
- Bringing life to your mobile devices, including: phones, tablets, and wearable technologies
- An active & passive data driven experience
- Managing & utilizing data
- Sustainability
Aaron will touch on all of these topics and answer your questions with his
innovative perspective and experience as VP of Ford’s Mobile & Tablet Strategy.
http://teamdetroit.com/
11/2/2013
TEDxOaklandUniversity Volunteer Signup
When: Saturday, November 2, From 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Where: Dodge Hall, Room 201
Interested in volunteering for the Inaugural TEDxOaklandUniversity
conference?
You are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn how you be a part of
TEDxOaklandUniversity.
At this meeting we will discuss the various volunteer opportunities that are
open to you.
Why should you volunteer to work?
You will be given the opportunity to assist in the organization of the
conference in order to learn project management, organizational, and leadership
skills.
TED is known world-wide, so potential future employers will recognize it on your
resume.
By volunteering, you will be guaranteed attendance at the conference.
We are limited by the licensing agreement to open up the talk to 100 attendees.
Therefore, tickets will be provided to students, with a limited number of
tickets available to faculty, and sponsors.
How do you register to volunteer?
Please note, you do not need to attend this meeting to volunteer.
To volunteer please fill out the form located at: CLOSED
Additional volunteers may be selected as we get closer to the event, so students
may continue to register on this form.
The initial Volunteer sign-up will be closed November 8th, and we will notify
volunteers they have been selected by November 15th.
TEDxOaklandUniversity
10/30/2013
AIS & AKPsi Halloween Movie Night
When: Wednesday night, October 30. From 6:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Behind O'Dowd Hall
AIS would like to invite you to our Halloween Season Outdoor Movie Night. We
are teaming with AKPsi this year to bring you a Halloween themed Double Feature.
AIS and AKPsi Presents:
Night of the Living Dead & Hocus Pocus
We will also provide all of the snacks to get you through the night.
Including:
Free Popcorn, Apple Cider, Donuts and Candy.
Dress warm, bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc and be ready for a night of frights
and laughs.
Backup room: 1005 HHB for weather concerns.
10/24/2013
AIS Welcomes GOOGLE for the Google FixIT Challenge
When: Thursday, October 24, 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Banquet Room B, Oakland Center
Are you a techie at heart? Do you love to play, tinker, break and fix?
Interested in learning more about Google’s IT opportunities?
Join us for a fun FixIt competition and to learn more about
Google's IT Residency Program and IT Internship! Details follow:
Who: OU juniors, seniors, and recent alumni with IT/Help Desk experience
What: Google FixIt Challenge
Why: Did we mention the free swag?
How: RSVP Closed
Seniors: Check out this job description and video to
learn more about ITRP.
Juniors: Learn more Google’s IT Internship, which includes front line support,
skills-based training in Linux, networking and security, and a corporate
engineering project.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
10/22/2013
AIS Welcomes Team Detroit's Tony Vecchiato - Innovation
When: Tuesday, October 22 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Elliott Hall Auditorium, Room 242 across from Starbucks
Doors will open at 4:30 so come by, grab
a plate of food, and listen to Tony talk about Innovation.
Ever wonder...
What is innovation? How do you define it in today's business world? Can
innovation be cultivated? How does a company become innovative and gain a
competitive advantage? Tony will answer these questions and many more with his
unique perspective as Director of Strategy and Enablement for one of Detroit's
leading firms in the digital and mobile marketing space.
http://teamdetroit.com/
10/12/2013
PMI Project Management Workshop
When: Saturday, October 12th 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Elliott Hall , Room 239
AIS, Dr. D, and the Great Lakes Chapter of the Project Management Institute
bring you the PMI Project Management Workshop. This one day workshop is intended
to provide our members a fully funded certification opportunity. A PMI
certification will give you with the tools manage business projects. Project
management can be essential to IT and Information Systems. So signup and take
advantage of another great opportunity brought to you by the Association for
Information Systems. Limited seats offered on a first come first served basis.
RSVP Closed
10/2/2013
TEDxDetroit Conference 2013
When: Wednesday, October 2nd 8:00 AM
Where: Cobo Center, Detroit
AIS invites our members to volunteer at this year's TEDxDetroit Conference.
Volunteering for 90 minutes grants you access to Detroits most exciting
conference at no cost. So come and work with the AIS eBoard and meet the people
responsible for Detroit's best TED Talks. This is a great opportunity to
experience how a TED event runs as AIS will be sponsoring the first ever
TEDxOaklandUniversity Conference on March 15, 2014!
TEDxDetroit
TEDxOaklandUniversity
9/19/2013
AIS' Annual Ford IT Information Session
When: Thursday, September 19th 12:00 PM
Where: Elliott Hall Auditorium, Room 242
AIS and ACM would like to invite you to the 2013 Ford IT Information Session.
This year the discussion will focus on IT at Ford, as well as Internships and
Job opportunities. Food will be served in the Stinson Center at 11:30 am. Come
join us for an informative engagement with one of the areas largest employers of
IT professionals.
This years Alumni include:
· Brandon Henderson
· Chris Pawlowski
· Mary Sirianni
· Eric Ulicny
9/17/2013
Techononmy Detroit 2013 Conference
When: Tuesday, September 17th 8:30 AM
Where: Wayne State University
The Association for Information Systems is pleased to provide conference funding
for AIS members interested in the 2013 Techonomy Detroit Conference.
We will cover your conference ticket price on a first come first serve basis. So
join AIS' eBoard as we enjoy talks from many of Detroit's leaders in technology.
Speakers this year include:
Jean Case, CEO, The Case Foundation
Chad Dickerson, CEO, Etsy
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Square and Twitter
Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman, Quicken Loans
Rick Snyder, Governor, State of Michigan
Carol Williams, Executive Vice President, The Dow Chemical Corporation
Andrew Yang, Founder and CEO, Venture for America
9/10/2013
AIS Fall 2013 General Meeting
When: Thursday, September 10th 12:00 PM
Where: Stinson Center, Elliott Hall
The Association for Information Systems Fall General Meeting is open to all
students.
We will announce a call for applications for the 2013/2014 eBoard. If you are
interested in being more involved with AIS, please sign up for our mailing list.
We will send out officer applications for the AIS eboard through our membership
email. Interested students are welcome to ask questions about AIS, Upcoming
Events, and the eBoard at this meeting.
Come by, grab something to eat, and hear about the busiest semester in AIS'
history. We look forward to seeing you.
9/3/2013
SBA Open House - AIS Welcome Table
When: Tuesday, September 3rd 11:30 AM
Where: Oakland University Recreation Center
The Association for Information Systems hosts a table again this year at the SBA
Open House.
Come by the table and get to know what opportunities a degree in MIS can provide
for business students. Also meet the AIS team and hear about all of the events
we planned for this semester.
3/22/2013
Bowling Fun Night at Troy Lanes
When: Friday, March 22th 6:00 PM
Where: Troy Lanes 1950 E. Square Lk. Rd. Troy, MI 48085
The Association for Information Systems hopes you can join us for a fun night of
bowling on March 22nd (6PM) at Troy Lanes.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for $12 from Amy Rutledge (343 Elliott
Hall) or for $15 at the door. Ticket price includes pizza, pop, two games, and
shoe rental. If you plan on attending, please RSVP on using the link below so we
can make sure to have enough lanes.
Register Here
3/14/2013
Business Intelligence for the Right Side of Brain
When: Thursday, March 14th 12:00 PM
Where: SBA Auditorium
Business Intelligence is an analytic process, isn't it? It is surely rational, logical and reduces complex business scenarios to models and measures and numbers - to "facts" and "single versions of the truth." Donald Farmer says that is nonsense! Business Intelligence is also about discovering patterns and exploring hunches. BI supports decisions, but decisions are emotional and intuitive just as much as they are fact-based or balanced. If we are to succeed in breaking Business Intelligence out from a small circle of practitioners to be a wide-ranging practice, we need to build BI that speaks to all our needs. In this provocative session, Donald Farmer will explore how we can develop BI practices that meet basic human needs for information, exploration and decision making.1/14/2013
The Start-Up of You
When: Monday, January 14th 6:45 PM
Where: SBA Auditorium
The Start-Up of You (a special webinar for college/university students nationally)Thinking about starting a company one day? You already have: your career is your first and most important business to run. Your skills are your product, your potential employers are your customers, and your salary is your revenue. So whether or not you want to start a new company, you are always at the helm of at least one start-up: your career.
Renowned entrepreneur and investor Reid Hoffman and entrepreneur/author Ben Casnocha present a new blueprint for managing your career. You will learn the best practices of some of the most successful start-ups on the planet (like PayPal and LinkedIn), and how these strategies can be applied to your career -- no matter your industry or job function.
You will learn how to launch career plans amid uncertainty; how to change jobs based on what you learn; how to generate breakout opportunities; how to take intelligent risks; and how to build an effective professional network. Most of all, you will learn how to *think* like an entrepreneur of your own life, and take control of your professional future. http://www.thestartupofyou.com/
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT Please RSVP at the following link - SEATS ARE LIMITED SO SIGN UP ASAP!
http://goo.gl/ZY5uf
10/17/2012
Paul Czarnik, Compuware Chief Technological Officer
When: Wednesday, October 17th 5:00 PM
Where: Banquet Room in the Oakland Center
10/11/2012
AIS General Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 11th, starting at noon.
Where: Stinson Center Elliott Hall (EH) on-campus.
9/27/2012
Ford IT Information Session
When: Thursday, September 27th, starting at noon.
Where: 242 Elliott Hall (EH) on-campus.
• Learn about the IT Entry-Level Rotational Program
• Find out about 2013 Summer Internships
• Hear about how you can apply for Ford interviews being held after the
Engineering & IT Career Fair
Time……Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:00 – 1:00
3/29/2012
AIS General Meeting and E-Board Nominations
When: Thursday, March 29th, starting at noon.
Where: 202 Elliott Hall (EH) on-campus.
Come discuss ideas for future events and nominate future candidates for the executive board. Elections will be held very soon! If you miss the meeting and would still like to submit a nomination, click the link below to download the form, then submit it via e-mail to us at aisou.info@gmail.com. Please include a one-paragraph bio to discuss your interest in running and helping AIS continue to provide added value to its members. If you are nominating someone else, describe why you think they would fit in that position. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, April 4th, 2012.
3/13/2012
ITIL Info Session with Ford Motor Company
When: Tuesday, March 13, starting at noon.
Where: 237 Elliott Hall (EH) on-campus.
Come find out about the importance of ITIL awareness for your education and your résumé! As businesses become increasingly dependent on information technology, there is considerable demand for aligning IT to businesses. The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) certification does this by focusing on the principle of providing services that empower IT and business with the tools needed to enable this alignment. ITIL service lifecycle concepts are not only relevant to IT, computer science, and MIS students, but also to accounting, auditing, operations management, and management students. This presentation will highlight topics like: "Why ITIL?", "What is ITIL?" and "How can I Add Value with ITIL?".
3/13/2012
ITIL Info Session with Ford Motor Company
When: Tuesday, March 13, starting at noon.
Where: 237 Elliott Hall (EH) on-campus.
Come find out about the importance of ITIL awareness for your education and your résumé! As businesses become increasingly dependent on information technology, there is considerable demand for aligning IT to businesses. The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) certification does this by focusing on the principle of providing services that empower IT and business with the tools needed to enable this alignment. ITIL service lifecycle concepts are not only relevant to IT, computer science, and MIS students, but also to accounting, auditing, operations management, and management students. This presentation will highlight topics like: "Why ITIL?", "What is ITIL?" and "How can I Add Value with ITIL?".
2/14/2012
SBA Business Major Expo
11:45 am-12:45 pm, in 224 Elliott Hall.
Career Services and The Advising Resource Center have created this expo for SBA students to learn about the different majors and the opportunities each major can provide. Come experience this unique event!
1/10/2012
Compuware Information Session
12:00 - 1:00pm, in 168 Science Engineering Building (SEB). Pizza will be provided.
Career Services has partnered with the OU chapters of Association for Computing Machinery and Association for Information Systems to present this event to you. At the event, Compuware will provide information on employment and internship opportunities, with the most focus placed on full-time, entry level positions for computer science, information technology and management information systems majors. This information session is free and open to all OU students at any level who may be interested in opportunities with Compuware now or in the future.
9/16/2011
Ford Career Information Session
12:00 - 1:00pm, in 372 Science Engineering Building (SEB). Pizza & pop provided.
Come learn about the IT entry-level rotational program, and the internship programs offered by Ford Motor Company. Find out how you can apply for the exclusive Ford interviews that will immediately follow the Tech x2 Career Expo happening later this semester. Don't miss this opportunity! Register using the link below. This event is proudly brought to you by Career Services, Association for Computer Machinery, and Association for Information Systems. The event is free and open to all OU students.
8/5/2011
Business Networking Dinner sponsored by Compuware
Don't miss this special event at 5:30 pm in downtown Detroit! We will be partnering with Compuware to present a tour of Compuware World Headquarters and a buffet-style Business Networking Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe. The event is free and open to all college students. Use the link below for more details and to sign up.
4/12/2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers's IT Advisory Presentation
4:45 - 6:15pm, in Elliott Hall Auditorium.
Come hear PricewaterhouseCoopers's IT Advisory group talk about their experiences in IT consulting.
2/15/2011
What to do with an MIS/IT degree
4:45 - 6:15pm, in Elliott Hall Auditorium.
Come hear Brian Paige from University Technology Services, and Professor Amy Rutledge talk about what you can do and where you can go when you get a degree in MIS/IT.
Officers
Faculty Advisor: Amy Rutledge
President: Antonio Morado
Vice President: Josh Super
Membership Coordinator: Breanna Tan
Secretary: Jennifer Goulet
Treasurer: Stephanie Fagan
Webmaster: Lance Sparling
TEDx Lead: Rena Molnar
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Ideas? E-mail us at: ais@oakland.edu
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Resources
OU
CareerLink
is your one-stop destination to search and apply for new job opportunities, posted
by Oakland University career services from a variety of employers.
O*NET Online
is a free online resource from the U.S. Department of Labor which provides
career exploration, occupation analysis, and current market information.
AIS DreamSpark WebStore
is a free online resource for current registered AIS members. This resource is managed by our parent organization, and new accounts are created once a year. If you've filled out our online membership form, an account will be created for you
once memberships are submitted in the next yearly cycle.
