BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ensemble Independent//vPim 0.360//EN CALSCALE:Gregorian X-WR-CALNAME:Boxes and Arrows Events Calendar tagged "new hampshire" BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070620 SUMMARY:NH UX Gathering! LOCATION:Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA DESCRIPTION:Come out and join other UX professionals in the Seacoast NH, So uthern NH, and Southern ME regions for drinks and networking! \n \nThis wi ll be an excellent opportunity to meet fellow usability professionals, info rmation architects, interaction designers, and other professionals that fal l under the User Experience umbrella to share experiences and learn about j ob openings in the area. \n \nThis is the first of many networking events we expect to have in this area. Our goal is to foster the growth of the loc al UX community and, if there is enough interest, to eventually start a new UPA chapter. \n \nPlease pass this announcement on to anyone you think wi ll be interested. \n \nWhen: \nTuesday, June 19th \n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n \nWhere: \nPortsmouth, NH (venue TBD) \n \nRSVP: \nYou must RSVP to atten d, as we need a head count for the venue. Send RSVPs to Kyle Pero, kylepero @usableinterface.com. You will receive an email confirmation once your name has been added to the list of attendees. \n \n+ + + \n \nStay informed a bout NH UX meetings and events by joining the NH-UX Yahoo group at: http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/nh-ux/ \n \n+ + + \n \nHope to see you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080918 SUMMARY:NH UPA September Meeting LOCATION:Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Total Customer Experience: The Road Ahead \n \nSpeak er: Bill Gribbons, Bentley \n \nWhen: \nRefreshments & Networking: 6-7:00 P M – Food & beverages will be provided. \nMeeting: 7:00 PM – 8ish \n \nWhere : \nMad*Pow Media Solutions, LLC \n40 Pleasant Street \nPortsmouth, NH 038 01 \n \nParking Map: http://tinyurl.com/ytsuz8 (street parking and free par king behind Mad*Pow at Ocean Bank is also available) \n \nSummary: \nUsabil ity professionals are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the radical changes occurring in the marketplace for technology products and services. The competitive advantage in this sector is slowly shifting from one define d exclusively by engineering, to that of simplicity, usability and the tota l customer experience. What are the implications of such a shift for our pr ofession? \n \nTo compete and thrive in the constantly evolving high-tech s ector, professionals working in this sector must also evolve. Based on mark et and hiring data, Dr. Gribbon's presentation will highlight the challenge s and opportunities we face today and how we must prepare ourselves to take full advantage of these opportunities. He will highlight how the emergence of the experience economy has opened exciting opportunities in new sectors such as healthcare, financial services, e-business, gaming, and consumer e lectronics. \n \nProfessor Gribbons is Director of the Human Factors and In formation Design programs at Bentley, where he teaches courses in human fac tors and information design on the undergraduate and graduate levels. The I nformation Design Programs at Bentley are among the largest and most respec ted programs of this type in the country. Bill was also founder of the Desi gn and Usability Center. Over the past twenty-five years, he has consulted with hundreds of companies around the globe on issues related to product de sign, usability, and the user experience as business strategy. \n \nRSVP: \ nPlease send RSVPs to info@nhupa.org so we have an idea of the head count f or the venue and refreshments. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081120 SUMMARY:NH UPA November Meeting: 10-Minute Talks LOCATION:Manchester, New Hampshire, USA DESCRIPTION:When: \nWednesday, November 19th \nRefreshments & Networking: 6 -7:00 PM – Food & beverages will be provided. \nMeeting: 7:00 PM – 8ish \n \nWhere: \nAutodesk, Inc. \n100 Commercial Street \nManchester, NH 03101 \ n \nSummary: \nPresenter talks are strictly limited to 10 minutes and 6 sli des max. Following each presenter, there will be 5 minutes for Q&A. This ma kes preparation and presentation easy and keeps things moving for the audie nce. \n \nFor usability and user experience practitioners, you will find pl enty of tips and tricks you can use in your job. For those who are new to u sability, the variety of topics will give you a good idea of what the profe ssion is all about. \n \nRSVP: \nPlease send RSVPs to info@nhupa.org so we have an idea of the head count for the venue and refreshments. \n \n***NH UPA meetings are always open to anyone who is interested in attending. Memb ership to the UPA is NOT required.*** \n \nHope to see you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081218 SUMMARY:NH UPA Holiday Party! LOCATION:Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA DESCRIPTION:We have a terrific night planned with good food, drinks and sur prises! This will be a great opportunity to combine celebrating the holiday season with getting to know your fellow NH UPA members better. \n \nThis y ear's Holiday Party will be held at the beautifully renovated Beaux Arts Lo bby in The Music Hall in Portsmouth. If you haven't seen the striking new d esign of the Music Hall Lobby, trust me, you're in for a real treat! We've worked hard to get sponsors for this event to secure this wonderful venue a nd provide a great spread as well as a free round of drinks for everyone! \ n \nWhen: \nWednesday, December 17th \n6:00-8:00 PM \n \nWhere: \nBeaux Art s Lobby in The Music Hall (http://themusichall.org/support/lobby_2008.asp) \n28 Chestnut St. \nPortsmouth, NH 03801 \n \nParking Map: http://www.cityo fportsmouth.com/transportation/downpark.htm \n \nRSVP REQUIRED: \nSpace is limited for this event so don't delay in sending your RSVP to info@nhupa.or g. \n \nOUR SPONSORS: \nPixelMEDIA - www.pixelmedia.com. \nMad*Pow - www.ma dpow.net. \nUser Interface Engineering - www.uie.com. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR