University of New Brunswick - The 2013 ResNet Student ...

Event Definitions
Professional Development Seminars (PDS) - The PDS consists of extended sessions (usually about 3 hours long) structured around a
specific topic. The format of these sessions provide for longer and more thorough discussions than the program sessions.
Presenters' Prep - The presenters' prep meeting provides important information and tips to those presenting at the ResNet
Symposium. Information about the presentation process specific to the ResNet Symposium will be covered, along with tips for a
successful presentation. It is crucial that all presenters attend the presenters' prep meeting so they can see the room where they will
be presenting and familiarize themselves with the specific technology in that room.
Birds of a Feather (BOF) Sessions - BOF sessions are small-groups who gather to discuss a pre-selected topic. Oftentimes these are
written into the schedule, but can also form at lunch or dinner tables. Be sure to check the program schedule to see if any appeal to
you. You may also create a BOF throughout the conference. You don’t need to sign up to attend BOF Sessions.
A link will be posted on the main website: http://resnetsymposium.org/resnet2008/
Opening Reception and Dinner - The opening reception provides time for you to meet and mingle with other conference attendees
and grab a snack or two before the opening dinner. The Newcomer's BOF is also hosted during this time. During the opening dinner
you'll learn more about the exciting things in store at the ResNet Symposium, and have the opportunity to meet and hear from
those responsible for putting on the Symposium.
Program Committee BOF - This BOF is for anyone interested in participating in next year's ResNet Program Committee. You'll have
the opportunity to hear the incoming Program Committee Chair speak about his or her ideas and share your own with the
committee. This event is a must for anyone interested in becoming more involved with the ResNet Symposium.
Keynote Presentation - What a better way to kick off the presentation section of the ResNet Symposium than have an IT
professional speak on a hot topic that affects all of our lives The keynote begins the first day of presentation sessions and is always
interesting and informative.
Breaks - The term "break" at ResNet is synonymous with one word: food. Breaks are scheduled times between presentation sessions
that allow time to have a snack, a restroom break, or to catch up with other ResNetters.
Presentation Sessions - The presentation sessions are the main event at the ResNet Symposium. Professionals from around the
world spend months compiling school-specific information to bring and speak about at ResNet. Attending presentation sessions
allows ResNet attendees to compare and contrast their own ideas and policies with those of other schools.
Documentation Fair - Do you have extra documentation sitting around your office Want to get rid of it without having to throw it
away Ship it or bring it to ResNet for the Documentation Fair! Attendees bring their best (and worst) fliers, stickies, mouse pads,
CDs, manuals, and videos to share with others. ResNetters also share URLs for online documentation, podcasts, movies, source code,
and other digital items they created. Leave some room in your suitcase to bring home some of the best ideas to implement in your
own schools.
ResNet Jeopardy - Hosted by Andrew Blaner from Barnard College, the annual ResNet Jeopardy is always a regular ResNet favorite.
Modeled after the popular game show, handpicked ResNet attendees match wits against each other (and against the audience!)
while answering questions about the ResNet program, notable ResNetters, and other fun ResNet trivia. Come and laugh with (or at,
if you prefer) this year's lucky Jeopardy contestants!
Geek Olympics - Think you can put together a Mac keyboard from a pile of keys Sound easy What if you were stuffed in a XXL shirt
with another ResNetter and forced to use only one hand Create a Geek Olympics team as you battle head to head with other teams
to win fun prizes and the ultimate prize: bragging rights. Last year's events included a photo scavenger hunt, Ethernet untangling
mayhem, T-shirt design contest, and a box-building relay! What new events will be in this year's Geek Olympics Form a team of
your closest ResNetters and bring it on!
ResNet 2008 @ University of New Brunswick