Security2005 Conference Scholarships Available

[Rodney Petersen <rpetersen () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

> We are pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of
> scholarships to attend the EDUCAUSE & Internet2 Security Professionals
> Conference (www.educause.edu/sec05) in Washington, D.C., April 3-5,
> 2005.  The scholarships, supported by the National Cyber Security
> Alliance (www.StaySafeOnline.info), will cover conference
> registration, 3 nights of hotel expenses, and an optional pre- or
> post-conference seminar registration.  Expenses associated with travel
> to Washington, D.C., meals not included as part of the conference
> program, and other incidental expenses will be the responsibility of
> the scholarship recipient.  To qualify, the recipient must be an
> employee with responsibilities for cybersecurity at a small college
> (5,000 students or less), community college, or a minority serving
> institution.
>
> To be considered for a scholarship, individuals must submit a proposal
> that includes a brief (500 words or less) essay that describes why
> your institution would benefit from your participation in the Security
> Professionals Conference.  The proposals will be judged based on the
> level of need for financial assistance, cybersecurity needs of your
> institution, and projected impact to be realized as a result of your
> attendance at the conference.  If you are interested in attending a
> pre- or post-conference seminar, please indicate your preferences in
> the proposal.
>
> Please submit your proposal to Security-Task-Force () educause edu by
> Monday, March 7th.  Applicants will be notified on Wednesday, March
> 9th, of the status of their application. 
>
> If you are selected, you will be expected to produce a brief report
> following the conference that describes your experiences and learnings
> which will be shared with members of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer
> and Network Security Task Force and the Board of the National Cyber
> Security Alliance.
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Rodney Petersen
>
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> Rodney J. Petersen
> Policy Analyst & Security Task Force Coordinator
>
> EDUCAUSE 
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> www.educause.edu/security 
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