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EDUCAUSE 2008

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Dates: October 28-31, 2008
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Location: Orlando, Florida
URL: http://www.educause.edu/e08
Contact: Not available, Not available

Description: Mark your calendar for the premier information technology event in higher education—EDUCAUSE 2008, October 28–31 in Orlando, Florida. The program, “Interaction, Ideas, Inspiration,” will include preconference seminars; track and poster sessions; small group meetings; and corporate exhibits, presentations, and workshops. [end] 

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