June 2008
Multimedia Spring Event
Thursday, June 12, 5:30-7:30 pm

Portland State University
1515 SW 5th Street, Suite 1053
(entrance on 5th Avenue)

Join us for an evening to recognize certificate students
and hear up-to-date information from creative and technical industry professionals on staying relevant in the current economy. Experience some of the designs from our Multimedia Professional Program certificate students, including a Multnomah Arts Center nonprofit project. See how the program will help you to approach the future with a full toolkit and sharpened skills. Refreshments available.

RSVP - email portisj@pdx.edu or call 503-725-4820.

Summer classes coming
Get a head start on your certificate

Summer term registration is still available. Check it out.

Video Production Class with Luis Ponce de Leon, KATU
1. Video Production for the Web (MP417-308A)
Flash Series with Robert Reinhardt, author of the Flash Bible
1. Video Flash: Rich Content Creation (MF307-308A)
2. Video Flash: Actionscript (MF308-308A)
3. Video Flash: Video Development (MF310-308A)
Taught by Dave McFarland, author of the Missing Manual
Dreamweaver: Application Development (MW407-308A)
Taught by Charlie Levenson, veteran new media producer
Business Strategies for New Media (MP400-308A)
2 online courses with Jeff Rouyer, dynamic html guru
1. Core XHTML (MP307-308A)
2. Style Sheet Design /CSS (MP414-308A)
Lab courses for real world portfolios with 3 industry veterans
Portfolio Development (MP505-308A)
Managing Projects & Programs Conference
Thursday, July 17, Oregon Convention Center

Portland State University's Professional Development Center presents the 7th Annual Managing Projects & Programs Conference. This one day conference provides topics that encompass all aspects of project management from tools to teams, planning to assessment, and techniques and tips for smoother implementation.

This conference combines skills necessary to deliver projects successfully and customer orientation that program management and product development demand. Together, these factors help you succeed in your work, gain more responsibility, and advance professionally.

Go to Managing Projects & Programs Conference to view the conference schedule and to register. Early registration, $199, ends June 16.
Internet Strategy Forum Summit 2008
July 17 & 18, 2008, Governor Hotel, Portland, OR

Attendees of the Internet Strategy Forum Summit will engage in an intimate setting with each other and with our executive keynote presenters from eMarketer, Forrester Research, Disney, Nike, Intel, IBM, WebTrends and Fandango, who will share their insights and ideas about smart enterprise Internet strategy -- how to best leverage the Internet and integrate it into overall business strategy.

The event covers a diverse array of important and complementary strategy areas including:

* digital strategy
* social media strategy
* personalized marketing
* e-commerce
* email marketing
* customer metrics

Cost starts at just $229 per person.
.PSU's Internet Strategy series.
New Online Features

The Internet Strategy Workshop series, taught by experienced Internet strategists and professionals, will add an ONLINE feature this Fall 2008.

Designed for CEOs, managers, marketing professionals, strategists, and online developers with an identified customer base, this series provides the most current curriculum in Web analysis and management. Whether you are local and want to attend class, or whether you just need another option, we will provide new features that should allow more participation.

Listen to what participants are saying about the workshops:

"I was able to take classroom information and go straight out and use it in my business." - marketing/SEO consultant
"Current, up to date, excellent content!"
"I learned lots of things to apply to my job."

In this issue:
Multimedia Spring Event
Summer Classes
Managing P&P Conference
ISF Summit 2008
PSU's Internet Strategy series













PSU's Internet Strategy courses add a lot to your business. Look for new online features.

Certificate program Advising is available. Email Jennifer Portis, Program Manager, at portisj@pdx.edu or call 503 725-4803 for an appointment.