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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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\/\u00a0 visual technology and food catering that makes lunchtime go smoothly.<\/p>\n
Catherine Cilcius, Training and Events Coordinator for the Center for Technology and Industry shares some of her thoughts about WordCamp RI.<\/p>\n
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\nCathy, 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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\nNEIT 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.<\/p>\n
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\nHow is WordPress used at New England Tech?
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\nWe 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.<\/p>\n
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\nDo you have any advice or tips for attendees to get the most out of WordCamp RI?
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\nMy 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!\u00a0Personally, I don\u2019t know of any other event that we host that is more enjoyable!<\/p>\n
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\nWhat\u00a0are\u00a0the advantages of the NEIT venue\u00a0for attendees\u00a0at WordCamp RI?
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\nOur 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\u2019s why people keep coming back!<\/p>\n
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\nAttendees are going to notice some changes at your East Greenwich campus this year!\u00a0Tell us about them.
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\nThe campus has been under construction for some time as we prepare for the opening of our first residence hall this fall.\u00a0Along with the residence hall, we will have a new Academic Center encompassing an expanded food area, bakery, grill, caf\u00e9, convenience store, sitting areas, as well as an 8,000 square foot fitness center and additional innovative classroom and laboratory space.\u00a0\u00a0 WordCamp RI will be one of the first occupants of some of these new classrooms for the event.<\/p>\n
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\nIf someone is considering attending NEIT, what should they do to learn more?
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\nThis is a very exciting time for NEIT as we grow and expand into our next phase.\u00a0If anyone is interested in more information on NEIT and our programs, please contact our admissions office and they will be happy to assist them.<\/p>\n
Learn more about the New England Institute of Technology at http:\/\/www.neit.edu\/<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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\/\u00a0 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 … <\/p>\n
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