Appalachian Information Technology Professionals (AppITP)

Guest Speaker #3 - Ally Financial

Join AppITP to hear from Ally Financial, a leading digital financial services company known for its innovative approach to banking, auto finance, investing, and technology!

📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025

🕔 5:00 PM

📍 Grandfather Mountain Ballroom (PSU 137)

Representatives from Ally Financial will share insights into the company’s culture, the cutting-edge technology that drives their business, and the wide range of career opportunities available. Learn about their Early Talent Program, internships, and full-time positions — all designed to help students launch successful careers in finance and tech.

This is also a great opportunity to network directly with recruiters and professionals from Ally Financial, ask questions, and gain valuable advice on how to stand out as a candidate. Don’t miss this exciting event!

Networking Social with ISACA!

Join AppITP to hear from ISACA about the many incredible networking opportunities they provide!

📅 Tuesday, October 21, 2025

🕔 5:00 PM

📍 Peacock Hall 2017

We’re excited to welcome ISACA to campus to share how students can connect with employers, professionals, and peers from other universities through their organization. Learn about ISACA’s student programs, upcoming events, and ways to expand your professional network in IT and cybersecurity. Don’t miss this chance to make valuable connections and get involved with one of the leading organizations in the field!

Guest Speaker #2 - App State ITS

Join AppITP to hear from leaders in App State's Information Technology Services!

📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025

🕔 5:00 PM

📍 Grandfather Mountain Ballroom (PSU 137)

We’re pleased to welcome App State ITS to talk about the university's approach to technology infrastructure and cybersecurity! Learn about how our campus IT services operates and what challenges they face today. The ITS panel will answer questions from students and provide information about potential internship opportunities. You don't want to miss this, so make sure you're there!

Tech Talk Tuesday Featuring Jim Webb!

Join AppITP for a live hands-on demonstration at Tech Talk Tuesday!

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025

🕔 5:00 PM

📍Peacock Hall 2012

In this live demo session, we’ll explore how pocket-sized tools can be used to tamper with everyday devices. From replaying TV remotes and garage door signals, to cloning insecure RFID badges, to injecting keystrokes over USB, we’ll see how physical access opens up powerful attack vectors. Along the way, we’ll uncover why older technologies like IR and fixed-code RF are easily exploitable, and how insecure IoT devices widen the attack surface.

Trivia Night at Howard Station!

Join AppITP for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition at Howard Station BBQ!

📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025

🕔 7:00 PM

📍 Howard Station BBQ, 268 Howard St, Boone, NC 28607

Come test your knowledge with a mix of general, music, and pop culture trivia while enjoying some of Boone’s best BBQ. Gather your friends, form a team, and compete for awesome prizes and bragging rights. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the food and laughs, it’ll be a great time!

Fall 2025 Admin Elections!

Get involved with AppITP by holding one of our admin positions!

📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025

🕔 5:00 PM

📍 Grandfather Mountain Ballroom (PSU 137)

This semester, we have four open admin positions: brand, event, fundraising, and service. If you plan to run, please send your presentation to the President, Alexa Davis ([email protected]), by Tuesday, September 23, at 5:00 PM. Remember, all admin positions require attendance at weekly committee meetings.