SOUTH BEND - Thomas Snyder, Ivy Tech Community College's new president, will be the keynote speaker at Ivy Tech - South Bend's Information Technology Symposium on Sept. 21.
The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Snyder served as the president of Delco Remy International Inc. in Anderson from 1994-2006, and is the chairman of the Flagship Energy Systems Center, Anderson.
During his 11 years with Delco Remy International Inc., he established a new business model and diversified the company from a captive General Motors supplier to a global leader in truck, off-road and aftermarket products, increasing the company in size from $500 million to more than $1.3 billion in sales and worldwide employment from 1,500 to 6,000.
Ivy Tech-South Bend's free symposium is designed for high school students, others who are interested in information technology careers and members of the local business community. Participants in the full symposium will choose from a variety of breakout sessions, which include topics on computer programming, computer hardware, computer networking, Web development, information technology security and Microsoft Office specialties. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.
For more information or to register, call Connie Miller at 574-289-7001, Ext. 5362, or e-mail her at crmiller@ivytech.edu
