MIS Association http://sjsumis.org An SJSU Student Organization Tue, 18 May 2010 15:34:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Marvell Part Time Summer Intern http://sjsumis.org/?p=609 http://sjsumis.org/?p=609#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 15:15:30 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=609 Internal Job Description

You must demonstrate hands-on knowledge of Windows (XP, Vista, 7) operating system. Knowledge of backup/restore procedures, installation of software and troubleshooting techniques. Good understanding of x86 based server hardware platforms and installation of linux using PXE is essential.
Work involves commission/de-commission of hardware in co-ordination with finance & facilities. Asset tracking and inventory update.

Must be well organized, methodical, detail oriented, and able to work under pressure of dead lines. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications:

The selected individual must be pursuing a BS/MS degrees program in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or math.

If interested, please contact Peter Chu at pchu@marvell.com

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=609 0 Sponsor SmileTrain Surgeries with the MIS Association! http://sjsumis.org/?p=590 http://sjsumis.org/?p=590#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:08:09 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=590 The Management Information Systems Association is having a bake sale to raise money for Smile Train (www.smiletrain.com) On April 29th, 2010 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. So be sure to come out and enjoy the last bake sale of this semester!!!

The MIS Association asks your help to purchase surgeries for children with facial deformities.
SmileTrain is a wonderful organization that repairs cleft palates in children around the world for $250.
We need your help! Let’s sponsor some of these surgeries together.
You can sponsor as an individual or a department.
We ALSO have a wonderful bake sale this week to sweeten the deal!

100% of proceeds will go to the SmileTrain surgery teams. For every surgery sponsored, you can request a photograph of your sponsored child, with information about him or her.

To preorder baked goods please fill out this form, and remember ALL proceeds will go to Smiletrain kids!!

MISA Bake Sale


If you’ve added bake sale items to your cart you can view them here:

You can contribute to SmileTrain without purchasing any bake sale items here:

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=590 1 April Newsletter http://sjsumis.org/?p=584 http://sjsumis.org/?p=584#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:23:12 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=584 The April newsletter is hot off the press, check it out!

All of our newsletters will be hosted on the newsletters page.

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=584 0 Microsoft Event: A Look Into Cloud Computing – April 29 http://sjsumis.org/?p=568 http://sjsumis.org/?p=568#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:22:02 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=568 The concept of cloud computing is to allow consumers and businesses to use applications without installation and access their personal files at any computer with internet access. Microsoft representative Kenny Spade, will be giving us a presentation on what cloud computing is, and how is this technology change the way users and businesses utilize their IT resources.

When: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 12pm – 3pm

Where: TBD

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=568 0 MIS Alumni Spring Mixer & Happy Hour – April 24 http://sjsumis.org/?p=566 http://sjsumis.org/?p=566#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:19:06 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=566 It’s that time of the semester. Instead of the same old V-bar, we’ve come up something new and fresh! We will be hosting this event at Gordon Biersch in Downtown San Jose.

So come join us at Gordon Biersch. Meet with your MIS classmates, professors, alums and soon-to-be alums! And of-course G.B. legendary garlic fries!

Department chair Dr. Tim Hill will be buying a pint each for the alum who 1) drives farthest to get there, 2) has the oldest graduation date, and 3) has the best story about a former professor (that won’t get them a reprimand!).

Hope to see you all there!

When: Saturday, April 24, 2010, , 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where: Gordon Biersch (33 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95113)

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=566 0 Microsoft Event: Discovering Dynamic Tools – April 15 http://sjsumis.org/?p=561 http://sjsumis.org/?p=561#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:49:27 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=561 As Microsoft Dynamic Tools continues to grow in businesses, we are very pleased to have Dan from Microsoft to come talk to us about Microsoft Dynamics.

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy- to – use, integrated, and adaptable business software that offers business management solutions for financial, supply chain and CRM (Customer Relationship Management). It is very useful for business decision- makers to make decisions and it will help driving business to success.

As a business/MIS student, it’s essential to understand the importance of EPR and CRM application and how it assist business manage and allocate resources with crucial information.

We will be integrating this event with Professor Aggarwal’s Bus 92 class. There will be two sections. One is from 12:00PM to 1:15PM and another one from 1:30PM to 2:45PM.

When: Thu, Apr 15, 2010, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where: BBC Room 305

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=561 0 Halo Tournament – April 9 http://sjsumis.org/?p=552 http://sjsumis.org/?p=552#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:42:11 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=552 MISA is hosting a Halo Tournament sponsored by Microsoft for all members and non members to join. There will be a 2 dollar entrance fee for all members and non-members and the final winner will win the total collected cash prize, plus additional Halo Software from Microsoft. Come out and have fun with your fellow classmates and win some cool stuff!

When: Fri, April 9, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where: SJSU, BBC 304

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=552 1 March Newsletter http://sjsumis.org/?p=538 http://sjsumis.org/?p=538#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:44:55 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=538 The March newsletter is hot off the press, check it out!

All of our newsletters will be hosted on the vewsletters page.

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=538 0 Paintball Event – March 20 http://sjsumis.org/?p=530 http://sjsumis.org/?p=530#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:22:45 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=530 Combine the game of capture the flag with chess, mix in hide ‘n’ seek and add a large dose of adrenaline. Paintball is challenging and fast-paced. As few as two or as many as eighty can play. Each team starts at its own flag station. A starting signal is given and each team tries to reach the other team¹s station, grab the flag and race back to its station.

So come out and join us in our biggest event of the semester the Paintball event! Entrance tickets will be paid by MISA. Don’t miss out!!!

When: Sat, Mar 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: 2542 Monterey Road, San Jose, California 95111

]]> http://sjsumis.org/?feed=rss2&p=530 0 Tech Museum Tour and IMAX movie – March 12 http://sjsumis.org/?p=528 http://sjsumis.org/?p=528#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:57:51 +0000 admin http://sjsumis.org/?p=528 The director of Information System of the San José Tech Museum of Innovation Christian Mauri, is inviting members of MISA to a tour of the Museum for a an in-depth understanding its daily IS operation.

In addition to the tour, Mr. Mauri will also be sharing with us on the details of their new Internship Program.

At the end of the tour, we will be watching the IMAX feature movie Star Trek by courtesy of the Tech Museum.

When: Fri, Mar 12, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: 201 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113-2008

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