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Date: Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Subject: August eNews from the RTP!
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*August
@theRTP*
*RTP 180: Big Data*
*August 21, RTP HQ*
It seems like Big Data is on the tip of everyone's tongue these days. From
folks in the tech industry to those in health care, it's left some people
scratching their heads (here's to you, RTP HQ staffers) and others yearning
for more info. Our goal is to help explain everything from the 4 V's for
the novice, to how area folks are leveraging the power of all this data to
move society forward.
Sign up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rtp-180-big-data-tickets-12489637843?aff=eorg
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=d77dbc0c4b&e=42522f2f62>
*The Color Run RTP Oct. 4th, RTP*
Have you heard? The Color Run is coming to the Research Triangle Park!
Proceeds from the race will benefit Camp Kesem, which provides support to
kids affected by a parentâs cancer. Over 2,500 people have already
registered!
More info here: http://thecolorrun.com/research-triangle-park/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=c693e4a6b1&e=42522f2f62>
*Back2School Drive Nowâ August 15th, Across RTP*
Even though students were just released for summer break, nowâs the time
when employees throughout RTP can start making a difference! Each summer
companies across the Park gather school supplies to donate to Communities
in Schools. This year there will be a drop off point at Park Center.
Interested in more info, or want to find out how your company can become
involved? Email Abby Gingrich at Gingrich-***@public.gmane.org
Find out what to donate here:
http://www.rtp.org/park-life/rtp-programs/rtp-back-school-drive
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=9ba90288cf&e=42522f2f62>
*Hopscotch Design and Music Festivals Sept. 2nd-6th, Downtown Raleigh*
Donât miss out the festival that *Pitchfork* and *Noisey *have all
applauded as they celebrate their 5th anniversary. This year the Hopscotch
Design Festival will take place two days before the music begins. Both will
be a guaranteed good time. See what itâs all about from Hopscotch founder
Greg Lowenhagen:
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=cf2b0eda75&e=42522f2f62>
Visit their website: http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=73572d2c69&e=42522f2f62>
or http://www.hopscotchdesignfest.com/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=693a7c4daa&e=42522f2f62>
*RTP Food Truck Rodeo sponsored by Fidelity Investments Each Friday, RTP
(800 Park Offices Drive)*
Did you hear? Our Fidelity Food Truck Rodeos are now weekly at 800 Park
Offices Drive. Each Friday from 11:30am â 1:30pm there will be tastiness in
the middle of RTP. The trucks will change weekly so show up hungry and
bring your friends!
See the weekly lineup here: http://www.rtp.org/foodtruckrodeo
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=c535dce393&e=42522f2f62>
*SPARKCon Sept. 11th â 14th, Downtown Raleigh*
This year marks the 9th year that this open source festival will take place
in downtown Raleigh. Produced by the Visual Art Exchange, SPARKcon is a
series of multiple events over four days. Whether youâre into poetry,
robots or comedy, thereâs probably something going on youâll dig.
More Info: http://www.sparkcon.com/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=a1d4a95e2d&e=42522f2f62>
*1 Million Cups*
*Aug. 13th & 27th*
Letâs share some coffee together! Come out and join your fellow
entrepreneurs, mentors and startups-at-large for Kauffman Labsâ 1 Million
Cups. The Research Triangle Park will be hosting Kauffman Foundation's 1MC
bi-weekly on *Wednesdays*, in partnership with LAUNCH Chapel Hill. IE: one
week 1MC is at RTP HQ the next it's at LAUNCH Chapel Hill. To attend, or
sign up your startup to present, click here
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=7f35803548&e=42522f2f62>
.
*All Things Open October 23rd- 24th, Raleigh*
All Things Open, a conference exploring open source, open tech, and the
open web in the enterprise, will once again feature some of the top
technologists and decision makers in the world. With 10 tracks and more
than 80 speakers over two days, the event specifically targets
developers/programmers/designers, engineers/scientists/database and system
administrators, and decision makers that work in, or want to learn more
about open technology and related issues.
Sign up: www.allthingsopen.org
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=dde3151446&e=42522f2f62>
*Buy A T-Shirt, Support A Student Your Computer*
The industrious students at the Research Triangle High School here in RTP
have started a t-shirt campaign to raise money for their Startup Club.
Being the smart students they are, the design features a raptor surrounded
by code and the shirt is made of sustainable cotton grown right here in
North Carolina. To support them and order your shirt, click here:
http://www.rtpstartup.org/the-rtp-t-shirt.html
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=b0894a0079&e=42522f2f62>
*RTP Kickball Fields of RTP - Registration is Ongoing*
This fall, RTP will be expanding its sports offerings with a new Kickball
League, and registration is now open! The host of the league is GO Kickball
a national co-ed adult sports and social networking kickball organization.
The league is open to all members of the RTP community who are 21 and
older. To find out more about GO Kickball in RTP, visit
http://www.gokickball.com/raleigh-durham
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=7f9efdc33b&e=42522f2f62>
and click on Fall Season League Info. The season starts on Wed. Sept. 10th
from 6:30 - 8:30 at the RTP Softball Fields. Get your friends and
colleagues together and sign up!
*Fill that Bus! August 22nd, RTP Food Truck Rodeo*
Bring school supplies when you head out to the Food Truck Rodeo on August 22
nd and youâll be helping out students and teachers in Durham County!
Crayons2Calculators will be on site with a big olâbus taking donations for
the upcoming school year. If your company has anything leftover from its
drive, bring those too!
More info here:
http://www.rtp.org/park-life/rtp-programs/rtp-back-school-drive
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=306ce198e3&e=42522f2f62>
*CEDTech Venture Conference Sept. 16th â 17th, Raleigh Convention Center*
This yearâs CED Tech Venture Conference in Raleigh, NC, celebrates the
âRise of the Restââ and you are invited. Join 600 of the nationâs most
promising early-stage and high-growth companies, leading investors, and
tech enthusiasts in Raleigh as they explore the rise of the economies and
the how the ubiquitous "Internet of Thingsâ is changing the game for all of
us.
Find out more: http://www.cednc.org/?page=techventure
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=4bf5e5da0f&e=42522f2f62>
*All Hiring Companies: Register for the North Carolina Masterâs & PhD
Career Fair Nov. 20th, The Friday Center*
Is your company, NPO or government organization looking to hire recent
grads of top notch universities? Then nowâs the time to register for this
annual career fair hosted by Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University,
NC State University, UNC-Charlotte, and UNC-Greensboro. The event attracts
talent from across the state and region from various academic disciplines
including Biochemistry, Biology, History, Economics, Engineering,
Mathematics, Immunology, Environmental Policy, Philosophy, Psychology,
Statistics and many more! Itâs a great opportunity to share internships,
postdoctoral and full-time positions with Master's, PhD candidates, and
post docs.
For more info: https://sites.google.com/site/ncmastersphdfair/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=8f561b9783&e=42522f2f62>
*WorkShift 2014: Coworking Conference Aug. 9th, PSI Theater *
Be a part of the first conference centered solely around co-working in the
Southeast! Billed as an unconference for anyone that owns, operates or
works out of a coworking space, Bull City Coworking has organized another
unique event for the Triangle community!
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshift-2014-the-first-conference-for-coworking-in-the-southeast-tickets-11980039621
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=28689c7c58&e=42522f2f62>
*Triangle Startup Weekend: Health Aug. 8th, American Underground @Main*
Triangle Health Startup Weekend 2014 is the first Startup Weekend
completely focused on health and related verticals. TSW: Education is a
54-hour experience where participants pitch ideas, collaborate with others
who have complementary skill sets, get coaching and produce startups that
help solve problems in education.
Get in on the action: http://trianglehealth.startupweekend.org/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=c62d4e90a6&e=42522f2f62>
*LinkedIn Live Raleigh Aug. 12th, Triangle Rock Club*
Have a ton of LinkedIn connections youâve never met in person? Hereâs your
chance! This bi-monthly event offers users the ability to connect offline
in a different setting each time. The event is free of change, and is open
to all those looking to make connections.
Check it out:
http://www.linkedinliveraleigh.com/2014-linkedin-live-raleigh-at-triangle-rock-club/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=50dc8e4c33&e=42522f2f62>
*@rt in the ***@rk*
*Throughout RTP!*
You like art? We like art, too! So much so that weâve partnered with the
Contemporary Art Museum and have acquired pieces for our bright lobby. If
you find yourself by 12 Davis Drive, pop into our HQ and see the art
(during regular business hours 8:30am â 5:00pm)! http://rtp.org/art
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=e9d1dd85c1&e=42522f2f62>
Our current installation is by Mishka Henner. Henner uses Google Earth Pro
to show American oil fields as images akin to circuit boards or abstract
painting. His process beings with traditional cartography used to locate
specific geographies which he then supplements with Google Earthâs
technologies and data.
*Tweet @TheRTP*.
Are you following @TheRTP
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=35b0bd4e2f&e=42522f2f62>
on Twitter? You should be â we love sharing the awesomeness that is our
community with you. Got something to share? Include us in the Tweet and
weâll give you a shout out on our 10k+ network! We also give away cool
things, like back stage one-on-ones with George Takei, Hopscotch wristbands
and free tickets to the hottest shows.
***
*Press Contact*
Ruth Sheehan
Email: sheehan-***@public.gmane.org
Twitter: @TheRTP
Phone: 919-549-8181 unsubscribe from this list
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âore ways to stay up to date......â
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: The Research Triangle Park <communications-***@public.gmane.org>
Date: Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Subject: August eNews from the RTP!
To: jeanne-***@public.gmane.org
View this email in your browser
<http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=12e1b99f62&e=42522f2f62>
*August
@theRTP*
*RTP 180: Big Data*
*August 21, RTP HQ*
It seems like Big Data is on the tip of everyone's tongue these days. From
folks in the tech industry to those in health care, it's left some people
scratching their heads (here's to you, RTP HQ staffers) and others yearning
for more info. Our goal is to help explain everything from the 4 V's for
the novice, to how area folks are leveraging the power of all this data to
move society forward.
Sign up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rtp-180-big-data-tickets-12489637843?aff=eorg
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=d77dbc0c4b&e=42522f2f62>
*The Color Run RTP Oct. 4th, RTP*
Have you heard? The Color Run is coming to the Research Triangle Park!
Proceeds from the race will benefit Camp Kesem, which provides support to
kids affected by a parentâs cancer. Over 2,500 people have already
registered!
More info here: http://thecolorrun.com/research-triangle-park/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=c693e4a6b1&e=42522f2f62>
*Back2School Drive Nowâ August 15th, Across RTP*
Even though students were just released for summer break, nowâs the time
when employees throughout RTP can start making a difference! Each summer
companies across the Park gather school supplies to donate to Communities
in Schools. This year there will be a drop off point at Park Center.
Interested in more info, or want to find out how your company can become
involved? Email Abby Gingrich at Gingrich-***@public.gmane.org
Find out what to donate here:
http://www.rtp.org/park-life/rtp-programs/rtp-back-school-drive
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=9ba90288cf&e=42522f2f62>
*Hopscotch Design and Music Festivals Sept. 2nd-6th, Downtown Raleigh*
Donât miss out the festival that *Pitchfork* and *Noisey *have all
applauded as they celebrate their 5th anniversary. This year the Hopscotch
Design Festival will take place two days before the music begins. Both will
be a guaranteed good time. See what itâs all about from Hopscotch founder
Greg Lowenhagen:
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=cf2b0eda75&e=42522f2f62>
Visit their website: http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=73572d2c69&e=42522f2f62>
or http://www.hopscotchdesignfest.com/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=693a7c4daa&e=42522f2f62>
*RTP Food Truck Rodeo sponsored by Fidelity Investments Each Friday, RTP
(800 Park Offices Drive)*
Did you hear? Our Fidelity Food Truck Rodeos are now weekly at 800 Park
Offices Drive. Each Friday from 11:30am â 1:30pm there will be tastiness in
the middle of RTP. The trucks will change weekly so show up hungry and
bring your friends!
See the weekly lineup here: http://www.rtp.org/foodtruckrodeo
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=c535dce393&e=42522f2f62>
*SPARKCon Sept. 11th â 14th, Downtown Raleigh*
This year marks the 9th year that this open source festival will take place
in downtown Raleigh. Produced by the Visual Art Exchange, SPARKcon is a
series of multiple events over four days. Whether youâre into poetry,
robots or comedy, thereâs probably something going on youâll dig.
More Info: http://www.sparkcon.com/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=a1d4a95e2d&e=42522f2f62>
*1 Million Cups*
*Aug. 13th & 27th*
Letâs share some coffee together! Come out and join your fellow
entrepreneurs, mentors and startups-at-large for Kauffman Labsâ 1 Million
Cups. The Research Triangle Park will be hosting Kauffman Foundation's 1MC
bi-weekly on *Wednesdays*, in partnership with LAUNCH Chapel Hill. IE: one
week 1MC is at RTP HQ the next it's at LAUNCH Chapel Hill. To attend, or
sign up your startup to present, click here
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=7f35803548&e=42522f2f62>
.
*All Things Open October 23rd- 24th, Raleigh*
All Things Open, a conference exploring open source, open tech, and the
open web in the enterprise, will once again feature some of the top
technologists and decision makers in the world. With 10 tracks and more
than 80 speakers over two days, the event specifically targets
developers/programmers/designers, engineers/scientists/database and system
administrators, and decision makers that work in, or want to learn more
about open technology and related issues.
Sign up: www.allthingsopen.org
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=dde3151446&e=42522f2f62>
*Buy A T-Shirt, Support A Student Your Computer*
The industrious students at the Research Triangle High School here in RTP
have started a t-shirt campaign to raise money for their Startup Club.
Being the smart students they are, the design features a raptor surrounded
by code and the shirt is made of sustainable cotton grown right here in
North Carolina. To support them and order your shirt, click here:
http://www.rtpstartup.org/the-rtp-t-shirt.html
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=b0894a0079&e=42522f2f62>
*RTP Kickball Fields of RTP - Registration is Ongoing*
This fall, RTP will be expanding its sports offerings with a new Kickball
League, and registration is now open! The host of the league is GO Kickball
a national co-ed adult sports and social networking kickball organization.
The league is open to all members of the RTP community who are 21 and
older. To find out more about GO Kickball in RTP, visit
http://www.gokickball.com/raleigh-durham
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=7f9efdc33b&e=42522f2f62>
and click on Fall Season League Info. The season starts on Wed. Sept. 10th
from 6:30 - 8:30 at the RTP Softball Fields. Get your friends and
colleagues together and sign up!
*Fill that Bus! August 22nd, RTP Food Truck Rodeo*
Bring school supplies when you head out to the Food Truck Rodeo on August 22
nd and youâll be helping out students and teachers in Durham County!
Crayons2Calculators will be on site with a big olâbus taking donations for
the upcoming school year. If your company has anything leftover from its
drive, bring those too!
More info here:
http://www.rtp.org/park-life/rtp-programs/rtp-back-school-drive
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=306ce198e3&e=42522f2f62>
*CEDTech Venture Conference Sept. 16th â 17th, Raleigh Convention Center*
This yearâs CED Tech Venture Conference in Raleigh, NC, celebrates the
âRise of the Restââ and you are invited. Join 600 of the nationâs most
promising early-stage and high-growth companies, leading investors, and
tech enthusiasts in Raleigh as they explore the rise of the economies and
the how the ubiquitous "Internet of Thingsâ is changing the game for all of
us.
Find out more: http://www.cednc.org/?page=techventure
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=4bf5e5da0f&e=42522f2f62>
*All Hiring Companies: Register for the North Carolina Masterâs & PhD
Career Fair Nov. 20th, The Friday Center*
Is your company, NPO or government organization looking to hire recent
grads of top notch universities? Then nowâs the time to register for this
annual career fair hosted by Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University,
NC State University, UNC-Charlotte, and UNC-Greensboro. The event attracts
talent from across the state and region from various academic disciplines
including Biochemistry, Biology, History, Economics, Engineering,
Mathematics, Immunology, Environmental Policy, Philosophy, Psychology,
Statistics and many more! Itâs a great opportunity to share internships,
postdoctoral and full-time positions with Master's, PhD candidates, and
post docs.
For more info: https://sites.google.com/site/ncmastersphdfair/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=8f561b9783&e=42522f2f62>
*WorkShift 2014: Coworking Conference Aug. 9th, PSI Theater *
Be a part of the first conference centered solely around co-working in the
Southeast! Billed as an unconference for anyone that owns, operates or
works out of a coworking space, Bull City Coworking has organized another
unique event for the Triangle community!
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshift-2014-the-first-conference-for-coworking-in-the-southeast-tickets-11980039621
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=28689c7c58&e=42522f2f62>
*Triangle Startup Weekend: Health Aug. 8th, American Underground @Main*
Triangle Health Startup Weekend 2014 is the first Startup Weekend
completely focused on health and related verticals. TSW: Education is a
54-hour experience where participants pitch ideas, collaborate with others
who have complementary skill sets, get coaching and produce startups that
help solve problems in education.
Get in on the action: http://trianglehealth.startupweekend.org/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=c62d4e90a6&e=42522f2f62>
*LinkedIn Live Raleigh Aug. 12th, Triangle Rock Club*
Have a ton of LinkedIn connections youâve never met in person? Hereâs your
chance! This bi-monthly event offers users the ability to connect offline
in a different setting each time. The event is free of change, and is open
to all those looking to make connections.
Check it out:
http://www.linkedinliveraleigh.com/2014-linkedin-live-raleigh-at-triangle-rock-club/
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=50dc8e4c33&e=42522f2f62>
*@rt in the ***@rk*
*Throughout RTP!*
You like art? We like art, too! So much so that weâve partnered with the
Contemporary Art Museum and have acquired pieces for our bright lobby. If
you find yourself by 12 Davis Drive, pop into our HQ and see the art
(during regular business hours 8:30am â 5:00pm)! http://rtp.org/art
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=e9d1dd85c1&e=42522f2f62>
Our current installation is by Mishka Henner. Henner uses Google Earth Pro
to show American oil fields as images akin to circuit boards or abstract
painting. His process beings with traditional cartography used to locate
specific geographies which he then supplements with Google Earthâs
technologies and data.
*Tweet @TheRTP*.
Are you following @TheRTP
<http://rtp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eecd09ba159047b94f51a2c54&id=35b0bd4e2f&e=42522f2f62>
on Twitter? You should be â we love sharing the awesomeness that is our
community with you. Got something to share? Include us in the Tweet and
weâll give you a shout out on our 10k+ network! We also give away cool
things, like back stage one-on-ones with George Takei, Hopscotch wristbands
and free tickets to the hottest shows.
***
*Press Contact*
Ruth Sheehan
Email: sheehan-***@public.gmane.org
Twitter: @TheRTP
Phone: 919-549-8181 unsubscribe from this list
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