University News
2007 Tech Fest
March 5, 2007
MACOMB, IL -- Podcasts, using technology to teach social skills and much more will be the focus of the eighth annual Tech Fest at Western Illinois University Wednesday, March 21.
Sponsored by Western's College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) and Citizens National Bank of Macomb, numerous exhibitors will display their technology wares from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Horrabin Hall gymnasium. Representatives from COEHS departments, programs from the colleges of fine arts and communication, arts and sciences, and business and technology, University Libraries, Camera Land, Macomb Senior High School East Project, Citizens National Bank and Apple will share how technology is being used in their respective fields.
"Tech Fest is an excellent way to illustrate how technology connects the University and the community," said COEHS Dean Bonnie Smith-Skripps. "The event provides an opportunity for the University's departments and organizations to showcase how technology is applied across the disciplines. It also demonstrates the partnerships Western has with area schools and community businesses."
Tech Fest is open free to the public. In addition to the displays and demonstrations in the gymnasium, representatives from Apple will simulate a college classroom integrating such technologies as iPhone, iTunes, Apple TV and more beginning at 2 p.m. in Horrabin
Hall 1.
A reception featuring Macomb Mayor Mick Wisslead and a video welcome by WIU President Al Goldfarb will begin at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium. Door prizes will be given away during the reception. Participants must be present to win.
For more information, visit www.wiu.edu/coehs/TechFest.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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