On the weekends, you’ll catch Eric Kraft off-roading in his UTV with his family at desert hotspots like Dumont Dunes. His brother-in-law showed him how to tackle tough terrain after a weekend camping trip when Kraft first started off-roading. But the Air Force veteran is no longer a rookie behind the wheel. Instead, he’s confident in the driver’s seat, taking on bigger obstacles outdoors, like he does at work.
Kim Schjang is making sure people have internet access at the SC23 conference. After a successful event last year, the network engineer was invited back to help build and operate one of the world’s fastest volunteer-built networks as part of the Women in IT Networking program.
UNLV students interested in pursuing a technology career talked to IT leaders from the Office of Information Technology (OIT) during the Involvement Fair on Sept. 6 that spanned the Academic Mall, Alumni Amphitheatre, and Pida Plaza.
Kivanc Oner, vice president for digital transformation & chief information officer, and several members of the OIT leadership team connected with students about their interest in IT. They also encouraged students to apply for jobs that are available within the department.
Safiyya Bintali is attending the Educause Annual Conference this October in Chicago, Ill. after being awarded the Professional Pipeline Student Scholarship by Educause.