For the third year, WordCamp RI will be held at the East Greenwich campus of New England Tech. The location works well with access to internet/ audio/ visual technology and food catering that makes lunchtime go smoothly.
Catherine Cilcius, Training and Events Coordinator for the Center for Technology and Industry shares some of her thoughts about WordCamp RI.
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Cathy, the New England Institute of Technology is once again the host of WordCamp RI. It’s a great location for attendees: plenty of free parking, accessible by public transportation and a bright and cheerful venue. Why does NEIT like hosting this group?
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NEIT has established a great relationship with the amazing staff and volunteers from WordCamp RI and we thoroughly enjoy hosting this event each year! The energy that the attendees and speakers bring to the workshops is incredible and transforms the campus into a very dynamic place during the 2-day event.
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How is WordPress used at New England Tech?
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We teach WordPress in our Graphics, Multimedia and Web department and our GMW students use WordPress to create their personal portfolios. Ajay Coletta, Assistant Professor of Graphics, Multimedia and Web teaches many of these classes throughout the year.
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Do you have any advice or tips for attendees to get the most out of WordCamp RI?
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My advice to attendees is to go to the workshops that interest them and use this incredible opportunity to meet other users, share their experience, have a great lunch, learn and have fun! Personally, I don’t know of any other event that we host that is more enjoyable!
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What are the advantages of the NEIT venue for attendees at WordCamp RI?
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Our East Greenwich campus offers a centrally located state-of-the-art facility with wifi, spacious classrooms, a beautiful Atrium, easy navigation for attendees, lots of spaces to meet and greet, free parking and a helpful staff. I like to think that’s why people keep coming back!
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Attendees are going to notice some changes at your East Greenwich campus this year! Tell us about them.
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The campus has been under construction for some time as we prepare for the opening of our first residence hall this fall. Along with the residence hall, we will have a new Academic Center encompassing an expanded food area, bakery, grill, café, convenience store, sitting areas, as well as an 8,000 square foot fitness center and additional innovative classroom and laboratory space. WordCamp RI will be one of the first occupants of some of these new classrooms for the event.
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If someone is considering attending NEIT, what should they do to learn more?
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This is a very exciting time for NEIT as we grow and expand into our next phase. If anyone is interested in more information on NEIT and our programs, please contact our admissions office and they will be happy to assist them.
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