By Cindy PaoVolunteering in STC is a way to expand your horizons and give back to the technical communication community. At the same time that you build your management and leadership skills, you can help STC Houston provide value.STC Houston will hold its annual elections on Tuesday, May 12. We will be electing folks to … Continue reading 2015 Elections
Interview Help Needed
Margaret McNickle, a student at HCC, is taking a Writing for Digital Media class. She is asking for interviews from the STC-Houston community. She needs to interview two people for her assignment. If you use Flash, and would be willing to be interviewed, or knows someone who uses Flash and would be willing to be … Continue reading Interview Help Needed
2014 Initiatives
By Cindy Pao, PresidentChapters and SIGs in STC are encouraged to develop initiatives each year. Since the Society runs on a calendar year (as opposed to a program year of July to June), the Admin Council wrote up the chapter’s initiatives at its meeting last week.They might look familiar if you remember our 2013 initiatives, … Continue reading 2014 Initiatives
UH Annual Science Writing Contest Needs Judges
Past and Future Science Writing Contest Judges: University of Houston needs your help. Please volunteer as a judge for the Science Writing Contest (SWC) of the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH). Judging for the writing contest will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 at the Hilton … Continue reading UH Annual Science Writing Contest Needs Judges
A local job resource: BJM
Editor’s note: STC, and specifically STC Houston, does not endorse any political or religious individuals or organizations. The following information is only provided to alert STC Houston members to a local job assistance program in the area. Between Jobs Ministry (BJM) is a job support ministry of NorthWest Bible Church, located in Spring, TX. The … Continue reading A local job resource: BJM
Volunteers & Recognition
Program Year Summary by Doug Brown, Vice President of Volunteers & Recognition Hard to believe, but another STC program year is again drawing to a close. It seems like yesterday we were attending the leadership transition meeting and working on those oh-so-fun budgets! But here we are and it's time to look back and reflect on … Continue reading Volunteers & Recognition
Community Service
Outreach Update by Cathy Bettoney, Vice President of Outreach and Planning If you've been looking for an opportunity to serve the community, check out our wonderful options. Girl Scout Career & Tech Fair Volunteers Needed We are continuing to prepare for the presentation on job interview skills and résumé writing. We will offer this presentation … Continue reading Community Service
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunties to Serve the Community by Cathy Bettoney, Vice President of Outreach and Planning Volunteers Needed to Assist with Student Resumes We have finally found a venue for helping with résumés. Saturday, March 29, the Girl Scouts will be holding their annual Career & Tech Fair at Unversity of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering. We … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities
Community Service
Magazine Drive Update by Cathy Bettoney, Vice President of Outreach & Planning Thanks for the magazine and book donations! The Seafarer's Center welcomes them, and says to send whatever we have. The next donation box will be available at the March program meeting.
Community Service
Resume Assistance and Book Drive by Cathy Bettoney, Vice President of Outreach & Planning Free Service for Students We are offering free résumé assistance to college students. This service can be scheduled at your convenience; right now we’re advertising the service to area colleges. If you you need to schedule a session or if you … Continue reading Community Service