Information security will host computer, network course
UGA’s Office of Information Security has partnered with the SANS Institute to bring a six-day introductory course in computer and network security to campus. “SANS Security Essentials” is being offered to information technology professionals and other interested individuals who wish to enhance their IT security skills.

The six-day course begins Feb. 12. Topics covered include networking concepts, defense-in-depth, Internet security technologies, secure communications, Windows security and Unix security. Registration deadline is Jan. 11.

More information, including cost and a registration form, is available online (www.infosec.uga.edu/sate/sans).

The Office of Information Security also will offer an online security awareness course to all UGA students, faculty and staff this fall. The online course will be free of charge and will teach participants with little or no experience important concepts and technology that every computer and Internet user should know. Availability of the online security course will be announced later.

Tickets available for November Marine Band performance
The Performing Arts Center will present “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall.

The performance is free, but tickets are required. To receive free tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Marine Band Tickets, UGA Performing Arts Center Box Office, 110 Performing Arts Center, Athens, GA 30602-7280. Tickets will be distributed beginning Oct. 2. There is a limit of four tickets per person.

Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the U.S. Marine Band is America’s oldest professional musical organization. Its primary mission is unique—to provide music for the president of the United States and the commandant of the United States Marine Corps. Now in its third century, the Marine Band continues a tradition of excellence that earned the title “The President’s Own” from President Thomas Jefferson.

Annual Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair expands to two days
UGA will host the 22nd Annual Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair on Oct. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in Georgia Hall of the Tate Student Center.

It is the first-ever two-day fair, owing to the event’s overwhelming popularity with both exhibiting programs and participating students.

The fair is sponsored by the Office of International Education/Affairs.  For more information, call (706) 542-7903.

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