[ June 18, 2010; 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. ]

For our June chapter event, rather than the usual evening presentation, we’re holding a half-day event during the afternoon focused entirely on e-learning. If you create video tutorials, screencasts, or other multimedia formats for your instructional content, or you want to learn how to develop e-learning content, this event is for you.

The afternoon will include [...]

We are having our annual May BBQ and social on Friday May 21st at 6:30 PM.
Location:
Walden Park
5425 S. Murray Parkway Ave (1070 W)
Murray, UT (map)
When: Friday, May 21, 6:30PM
Please join us for our May social. We will be having a chapter BBQ at Walden Park in Murray. The chapter will provide meat, buns, drinks, and [...]

First STC-Intermountain Town Hall held May 26
Hey Intermountain STC chapter members! The chapter has scheduled the first Intermountain Chapter Town Hall, and we invite you to attend.
This is your chance to interact with your chapter leadership. Ask the chapter board any question you want. We’ll do our best to answer it. Come with a problem [...]

On April 16, 2010, we will celebrate the award winning competition entries as well as feat those who judged in each of the three competitions this year.
Our competitions benefit not only the submitter but those who spend time judging the entries.
For those who entered the Competition

All entrants receive detailed comments from the judges; this objective [...]

3/16: Rescheduled for June 18, 2010
For our March chapter event, rather than the usual evening presentation, we’re holding a half-day event during the afternoon focused entirely on e-learning. If you create video tutorials, screencasts, or other multimedia formats for your instructional content, or you want to learn how to develop e-learning content, this event is for you.
The afternoon [...]

From the STC:

Act Early to Expand Your Horizons
The time for “Early Bird” savings is limited. Save $350 by registering right now for 2010 Summit, where you can expand your professional expertise. Mark 2-5 May on your calendar and join your peers for more than 85 sessions from tracks including Writing and [...]

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Web 2.0 cloud computing, interactive social groups, and real-time global communication promise major changes in software programming, IT management, medical care, and scientific research.
So how will it affect technical communication? Significantly. Major changes are coming for all types of writers, editors, and technical developers as personalized [...]

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Unlike the consistent schedule, workload, and wages of a 9-5 technical writing job, going it on your own as a consultant or contractor is a lot like riding the tide. Sometimes the tide is “in” and you have plenty of work to keep you happily tapping [...]

Get ready for something new, exciting, and incredibly valuable to all IM-STC chapter members, students, or interested technical communicators!
STC presents a hands-on learning experience for all technical communicators who ever wished to create or enhance their online presence. Join us for a half-day event with sessions on

how to create an online presence using social networking [...]

Designing from Data: How observing your customers can improve designs and documentation
During this presentation, we will discuss principles for observing customers and using what is learned to create or improve a product. We will cover how a writer’s skill set can be combined with observational data to produce a clearer vision for the product, resulting [...]