Category Archives: Information Technology

How One Laptop Helps Madison’s Homeless

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Thanks to a generous donation by G.U.T.S., Globe University-Madison West’s information technology student organization, a local charity group can move forward in improving their mission. Members of G.U.T.S. (Globe University Technical Society) donated a new laptop computer to Friends of the … Continue reading

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Be Prepared for the Changing Field of Information Technology

A blog by Jim Yulga, Information Technology Program Chair, Globe University-Wausau  The next rendition of Microsoft Windows, version 8, was set to be officially released October 26, 2012. As with all new versions of Windows, this one will include many … Continue reading

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Globe University IT Grad Finds Success

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Written by Guest Blogger: Globe University-Madison East Information Technology Program Chair Dee Dee Collette “I just graduated! How can I be expected to have two years of experience already?” This is a question new graduates frequently ask. Scott Zautke has figured out … Continue reading

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Why I Chose Globe University: One Student’s Story

Every Globe University student has their own reason for choosing Globe. Below is a story from Daniel Erickson. Daniel graduated in September 2012 with his associate degree in information technology. He’s decided to continue his education to achieve a bachelor’s … Continue reading

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How Much Does a Web Job Pay?

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Information Technology and other careers in the digital sector are exciting, in demand and… lucrative? You decide.  According to the latest data from Onward Search the median salary for a web developer is $82,000. The median for an information architect rings in at $99,000 a … Continue reading

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Which is Better to Have: Specific IT Certifications, a College Degree or Relevant Work Experience?

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By Mark E Smith, PhD, IT Program Chair, Broadview University - Layton I had a conversation last week with a prospective new student when he posed a very poignant question: “What is better to have —  specific certifications, a college degree, … Continue reading

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DreamSpark

What is DreamSpark? One of our IT partnerships is with Microsoft through the DreamSpark Premium program. DreamSpark is Microsoft’s free software program, an academic membership program for higher education  institutions that teach and utilize technology such as Computer Science, Engineering and Information … Continue reading

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Choosing the right IT Career

If you are well on your way to graduation or just starting your courses in IT, now is the best time to start exploring different IT career fields and consider your options and your preferences! Are you interested in Database … Continue reading

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Will You Have Internet July 9th?

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July 9th is for some becoming known as “Internet Doomsday”.  Six months ago 6 Estonian nationals were arrested and charged with hijacking millions of computers around the world by using malware and rogue DNS servers.  In response to the mass … Continue reading

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TechFuse 2012

Interested in attending a conference for IT students and professionals?  TechFuse2012 will be held on May 16th and 17th.  Five students from the online division are eligible to attend.  If you live in the Twin Cities and would like to … Continue reading

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