Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Faculty Lounge, Webb Hall 358

CIGNA hosted an informational session and presentation on their various career and internship/co-op path options for students and upcoming graduates in areas related to information systems and information systems management (i.e. BIS and CS majors and minors). CIGNA is expecting to hire at least 50 information systems professionals. Applications for the various types of information systems positions should be completed and submitted online. CIGNA intends to have the first round interviews back here on campus the week of October 10 through October 14th.

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Smith Library, Johnson Room, 204


An Expert Panel on Careers in Business Information Systems and Computer Science

On Thursday, March 21st an expert panel from Aetna enthusiastically discussed in the Paul Johnson Room “The Future of Information Technology Careers” with almost eighty students in Eastern’s Business Information Systems and Computer Science programs. Having on campus guests from a leading health insurance provider is important given the fact that our Healthcare Informatics minor was the first program in this field when launched two years ago. The panel was organized and led by James Kidd’86, Chief Information Officer of International Businesses, Aetna International and included Mark Coderre, Head Information Security Architecture, Jackie Czaplinski, Head of IT Leadership Development, Dawn R. Shane’07, Head of Information Data Governance, Matthew Thibeault’11 and Katie Kirby, Leadership Development Professionals. The guests were officially welcomed by Mr. J. Tolisano, CIO.

The panelists stressed the value of integrating a range of business, information systems and technical computer science skills and experiences into one’s educational and experience portfolio. They discussed the importance of showing initiative and getting involved in meaningful volunteer, course and internship projects. The students learned that to be considered by a large Information Technology employer like Aetna they need to demonstrate creativity, motivation, and a desire to learn. Dawn Shane and Matthew Thibeault discussed also how their careers evolved allowing them to apply in practice their Eastern BIS education skills. The event was a result of the cooperation between Aetna and the IT programs at Eastern supported also by our CIO and Institutional Advancement.


Aetna Panel Flyer

Mr. James Kidd*, CIO Aetna Intl.

Mr. Mark Coderre, Head Info. Security Architecture, Aetna

Mr. Matthew Thibault*, Lead Dev. Professional, Aetna

Mr. Joe Tolisano, CIO, ECSU

Mr. Don Petkov, Coordinator, Healthcare Informatics, ECSU

Mr. Huan-Yu Tu, Chair , Computer Science, ECSU

Mr. Alex Citurs, Coordinator, Bus Info Systems, ECSU

Mr. Joe McGann, Director, Institutional Advancement, ECSU

Mrs. Dawn Shane*, Head of Info. Data Governance, Aetna

Mrs. Jackie Czaplinski, Head of IT Leadership Development Aetna

Mrs. Katie Kirby, Leadership Dev. Professional, Aetna

*ECSU Graduates

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 – 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Topic: Access vs. Privacy (HIPAA & Practices & Certifications)
A panel of regional healthcare experts will be discussing and debating issues surrounding access to personal healthcare information versus medical privacy concerns and legal obligations. Information about the Connecticut health information management academic pipeline integrating certificate and associate programs at Connecticut Community Colleges will be available along with advisors to discuss the various school's options. A reception will follow the panel discussion along with various related academic exhibits on display.
Contact the Business front office at (860) 465-5265 for more information.

Date: Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Student Center, Betty R. Tipton Room

The 13th Annual Excellence Expo show cases the best of students projects. Learn more about students’ research, academic and professional endeavors and projects. We encourage members of the public, business, community and education leaders to attend the Expo which will be held from 2 to 6 pm in the Betty Tipton Room. A reception will immediately following the conclusion of all presentations. The reception will provide students with a chance to meet with prospective employers and discuss career opportunities in an informal setting. As the 13th Annual Excellence Expo draws to a close, awards will be announced at 5 p.m. in the Betty Tipton Room.

Date: April 22nd, 5:30 PM
Location: Connecticut Room Gelsie-Young

Date: Wednesday January 23 - Thursday May 2, 2013, 3:00-4:00PM

Location: Student Center, Room 217

Date: Wednesday January 23 - Thursday May 2, 2013, 3:00-4:00PM

Location: Webb Hall, Room 407

Date: Wednesday January 23 - Thursday May 2, 2013, 3:00-4:00PM

Location: Science Building, Room 132

Date: Wednesday January 23 - Thursday May 2, 2013, 3:00-4:00PM
(Meetings are held every other week)

Location: Student Center, Room 221

Date: Wednesday January 23 - Thursday May 2, 2013, 3:00-4:00PM
(Feb. 20th and Mar. 19th meeting will be in Student Center, Room 223, Apr. 16th - No meeting)

Location: Student Center, Room 223

Date: Date: Wednesday January 23 - Thursday May 2, 2013, 3:00-4:00PM

Location: Student Center, Room 217