First NAU CS Department Newsletter Published

Although I try to hide it nowadays, the original intent of this blog was largely self-serving: a professional portfolio to showcase my accomplishments for prospective clients and employers. Once I began actually writing, however, something stirred within me to breathe life to the internet with my helpful tutorials and unique viewpoints. What I’m trying to say is: Please forgive the occasional personal plug as my heart is mostly in the right place   Ok, back to our regularly scheduled program!

From the time I started as a freshman (dual-majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science – I was such an idealist back then), I’ve watched the NAU CS Department blossom into a paragon of what a Computer Science Department should be. I was honored last semester when Professor Steven Jacobs asked me to write an article for the first issue of the NAU CS Department Newsletter because it felt like I would go down in history as having even a tiny part in the advent of its success.

Truth be told, the most influential event in the department change took place on the day when Dr. Eck Doerry assumed the CS Department Chair position two years ago. He’s famous amongst the students for his high expectations, awe-inspiring class lectures and fiery passion for ground-breaking positive change. I’ll now give him the floor in the first published issue of the NAU CS Department Newsletter:

NAU Computer Science Department Newsletter, Spring 2009 (Check out my article on Page 2!)