Computer-Security Majors Welcomed at School Mixer

Published 08.31.2009

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Freshmen in the information technology: security specialist concentration learn about their new major during an Aug. 20 mixer with, from left, Jacob R. Miller, associate professor of computer science; and Anita R. Girton, Daniel W. Yoas and Lisa R. Bock, all assistant professors of computer information technology. Edward A. Henninger, Penn College's dean of business and computer technologies, welcomes new students; at left is Sandra Gorka, associate professor of computer science.The School of Business and Computer Technologies sponsored a freshman mixer for its information technology: security specialist students in the Campus Center TV Lounge on Aug. 20. Students were given advice on course requirements and were able to meet their advisers and fellow students. Students also were made aware of a volleyball game from 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Field House and a Network Security Seminar presented by Jason Michal, of AccessData, from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 13 in the PDC. The public is invited to the seminar, during which Michal will share case studies and demonstrate how organizations can exercise due diligence by monitoring the activity on their networks.