Do you know a former STC member who might be interested in returning to the Society? Tell them about the STC alumni renewal program.
This limited-time offer expires on September 30, and it includes membership in STC for the rest of 2011 plus the restoration of the member's previous years of service for $99, with no reinstatement fee. Send alumni to STC's Welcome Back, Alumni page to rejoin (make sure they use the promo code ALUMNI), and read STC President Hillary Hart's announcement about the program.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, November 17, 2008
Great Meeting Last Week
It was great meeting with STC Executive Director Susan Burton in Chicago last week. Actually, we held several interesting meetings, including one with Chicago Alliance Liaison Beth Lisberg Najberg. We also met with a group of STC Chicago members at Siemens in Buffalo Grove.
Susan told us about some of the interesting initiatives STC is pursuing this year. She also gave an update on STC's efforts to revisit the current definition of "technical writer" used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Good conversations, all round. Thank you again, Susan, for stopping by to talk shop with us.
Be sure to check out the Winter 2009 issue of Byline for more about Susan's visit to Chicago.
(STC Exec. Dir. Susan Burton addresses members at the STC Chicago chapter meeting in November.)
Susan told us about some of the interesting initiatives STC is pursuing this year. She also gave an update on STC's efforts to revisit the current definition of "technical writer" used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Good conversations, all round. Thank you again, Susan, for stopping by to talk shop with us.
Be sure to check out the Winter 2009 issue of Byline for more about Susan's visit to Chicago.
(STC Exec. Dir. Susan Burton addresses members at the STC Chicago chapter meeting in November.)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Beacon Street Gallery show opening--this Friday
Come see the FAB Studios Collaborative Show this Friday November 14 at the Beacon Street Gallery!
Zoe Spirra from STC Chicago will have a new painting in the show, and 25 other artists will be represented. You'll find the gallery on the 7th floor of the Fine Arts Building located at 410 South Michigan Avenue.
Beacon Street Gallery will have a reception from 5:00-08:00 and studios throughout the building will be open from 4:30-9:30.
For more information, click here.
Zoe Spirra from STC Chicago will have a new painting in the show, and 25 other artists will be represented. You'll find the gallery on the 7th floor of the Fine Arts Building located at 410 South Michigan Avenue.
Beacon Street Gallery will have a reception from 5:00-08:00 and studios throughout the building will be open from 4:30-9:30.
For more information, click here.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
How Don Spent His Summer
Even when our members move out of the area, we remain incredibly proud of their accomplishments.
Former STC Chicago President Don Cunningham is no exception. The current Radford University English professor has been traveling across the U.S., presenting technical writing seminars to professional engineers and architects. Recently, Cunningham journeyed to Japan to deliver an intensive three-day seminar to professors and students at Aichi Prefectural University in Nagoya.
“Writing is the most prevalent activity for professional engineers, requiring up to 70 percent of their workday,” Cunningham said. “Clear and accurate communication skills are essential in conducting effective and successful business.”
Former STC Chicago President Don Cunningham is no exception. The current Radford University English professor has been traveling across the U.S., presenting technical writing seminars to professional engineers and architects. Recently, Cunningham journeyed to Japan to deliver an intensive three-day seminar to professors and students at Aichi Prefectural University in Nagoya.
“Writing is the most prevalent activity for professional engineers, requiring up to 70 percent of their workday,” Cunningham said. “Clear and accurate communication skills are essential in conducting effective and successful business.”
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Linking up with STC Chicago
Online. Offline. The first Thursday of the month, before a meeting or after. No matter when we do it or where, networking has become a cornerstone activity for STC Chicago. We like to meet, talk, catch up on the latest in news, technology, and job opportunities. Forget those stereotypes of introverted technical writers: we are a social bunch.
If you have a LinkedIn profile, we have made it easier for you to stay in touch with the professional connections you form through STC Chicago by creating a LinkedIn group. Sign in to LinkedIn, go to the Groups page, and search for STC Chicago. Once you find us, request an invitation to join. It's that easy.
If you have a LinkedIn profile, we have made it easier for you to stay in touch with the professional connections you form through STC Chicago by creating a LinkedIn group. Sign in to LinkedIn, go to the Groups page, and search for STC Chicago. Once you find us, request an invitation to join. It's that easy.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Join in the race to win!
Renew your STC membership and help STC Chicago win four free registrations (valued at $895 each) to the 2008 Technical Communication Summit. See where we stand in the race to win. Renew your membership today!
All STC Chicago members who renew before 3/31 will be entered in a drawing to win a complimentary pass to the conference courtesy of STC Chicago. Let's win this race and add an additional four free passes to the mix!
Monday, August 06, 2007
Celebrating STC Chicago
Have you ever wondered how STC Chicago is able to develop, promote, and carry out some of the most innovative and engaging programs for technical communicators in the Chicago area? Could it be that you’ve never met any of our committee managers or volunteers?
Well, wait no longer! Join us on August 21st in Downers Grove to celebrate the unbridled enthusiasm and extraordinary dedication of our community members. Better still, become a volunteer and help to shape the future of technical communication in Chicago and beyond.
For details, see our Special Announcement.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
A glimpse into a great gig
Bruce Worthel, a Senior Member of STC Chicago, is featured in the June 2007 issue of Intercom with his article "Working at Fermilab: An Accelerated Career" (the article is available to STC members only).
In the piece, Bruce explains how he got started:
During the fifteen years I spent as an operator and crew chief, I complained so much about poorly written manuals and procedures that my bosses, who had heard that I wrote fiction, said that if I thought I could do better, I should try. At the time, we were starting to lose experienced operators and technicians along with their knowledge, so we started gathering their expertise into reference books. I jumped at the chance to show how easy it is to read and understand simple active sentences and procedures in a logical flow of instructions.
When he's not being technical, Bruce keeps his creative side busy by writing fiction, acting, and teaching martial arts. It's obvious from the tone of the article that he really enjoys what he does, and that can be a distinguishing factor between a good job and a great job.
In the piece, Bruce explains how he got started:
During the fifteen years I spent as an operator and crew chief, I complained so much about poorly written manuals and procedures that my bosses, who had heard that I wrote fiction, said that if I thought I could do better, I should try. At the time, we were starting to lose experienced operators and technicians along with their knowledge, so we started gathering their expertise into reference books. I jumped at the chance to show how easy it is to read and understand simple active sentences and procedures in a logical flow of instructions.
When he's not being technical, Bruce keeps his creative side busy by writing fiction, acting, and teaching martial arts. It's obvious from the tone of the article that he really enjoys what he does, and that can be a distinguishing factor between a good job and a great job.
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