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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Mark your calendar!</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The NRF Foundation, the non-profit 501(c)3 arm of
the National Retail Federation, would like to invite you and your students to a free event in Dallas, TX on Monday, Sept. 26: the
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=15H6lGpIPuv9BBXosxBEmQ~~&pe=YeS9WEz3jC67WG1Lo3RF-f9fsW81eSr_9HaqLF2wDqv2Zeefum2TW04Mv8MnZhCxsj2MmcMx-euTCPvjCKdqZA~~">Computer Science, Engineering, and IT Student
Program</a></span></strong> at Retail's Digital Summit! This Student Program is designed for college students that specialize in hacking, designing, coding or programming, entrepreneurship, and basically any type of engineering.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Here's what you and your students can expect to gain from this free event:</span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Tech Talks
</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">by executives and engineers from top companies such as
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Facebook, Kendra Scott,
<a href="http://macys.com">Macys.com</a>, Nike, Pier 1 Imports, PetSmart, Target</span></strong> and more to learn about new technology being built within retail companies, what happens in an innovation lab, how to bring an idea to market, and more.
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Mike Ciulis, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Leo Rofe, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Jeremiah Strauss, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Kraig Narr, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Philippe Colliat, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Christine Rose, <strong>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Executive Mentor Experience,
</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">a two-hour mentoring session that will give students the opportunity to meet tech experts in small groups to talk tips for success post-graduation, and ask their burning questions
about transitioning from the classroom to the workplace.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">TechEXPO</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">for students will get to see, touch, and hear about the technology
that drives the retail industry, a trillion dollar business. Engineers and recruiters will be demoing their company's technology in this science fair meets career fair.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">On-site Interviews</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">for super talented students! Recruiters will be looking
for top students to interview for their available internship and job opportunities.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The best part?
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange"><a href="http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=15H6lGpIPuv9BBXosxBEmQ~~&pe=nYQ7atP2xe6yzEc7Wu4wDYaJU10wmmvi5rpAkocF1hzhPFECkLkPACH_td67OxSl0nBHh_f8YpysJxBTUIUKGw~~" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none">Students
can travel to Dallas and stay for FREE</span></a> </span></strong>by requesting the NRF Foundation cover their hotel and travel accommodations.Bonus:
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange"><a href="http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=15H6lGpIPuv9BBXosxBEmQ~~&pe=u7zGLj5W3maxrcZn1gKObIfA7enVD1ukQlmBsz3cX4libiULJ00M-jks1F_UFXgJjk8imZh0bLpW9pqCKtEssQ~~" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none">Educator
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Learn more about this event today, and share this opportunity with your students! View the confirmed speakers, how students can travel and stay for free, and register at
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http://nrf.com/techstudents</a>.</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">If you have any questions or are interested in attending, please contact NRF Student Initiatives Manager, Shaquayla Mims, at
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sincerely,
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Ellen</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Ellen Davis <br>
Executive Director, NRF Foundation <br>
SVP, Strategic Initiatives, National Retail Federation</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Tech Talks
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<a href="http://macys.com">Macys.com</a>, Nike, Pier 1 Imports, PetSmart, Target</span></strong> and more to learn about new technology being built within retail companies, what happens in an innovation lab, how to bring an idea to market, and more.
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Jeremiah Strauss, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Kraig Narr, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Philippe Colliat, <strong>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Christine Rose, <strong>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Executive Mentor Experience,
</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">a two-hour mentoring session that will give students the opportunity to meet tech experts in small groups to talk tips for success post-graduation, and ask their burning questions
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">TechEXPO</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">for students will get to see, touch, and hear about the technology
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for top students to interview for their available internship and job opportunities.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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