International Printing Week at Cal Poly

Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department has announced the lineup for its 2011 International Printing Week, set for January 25-28. The theme of the four-day event is “Graphic Communication – The Production of Knowledge.” Sponsored by EFI, EskoArtwork, Kodak, Ricoh and RR Donnelley, the program will include seminars by industry leaders, laboratory dedications, demonstrations, a career fair and a banquet. Industry members are invited to attend the seminars.

“This event, celebrating Benjamin Franklin’s birthday and his great contributions to our profession, is an annual highlight at Cal Poly,” said Harvey Levenson, head of the Graphic Communication Department. “This event is a gift to our industry and supporters and all those responsible for the production of knowledge through graphic communication technology innovation and application.”

Highlights include:

• January 25: Design Reproduction Technology and Packaging Day.

• January 26: Gravure Day (followed by afternoon sessions on Quick Response Codes and other technology topics).

• January 27: Dedication Day followed by a banquet, with speaker Frank Romano.

• January 28: Career Day, with company exhibits and interviews.

For general information, contact Department Head Harvey Levenson at hlevenso@calpoly.edu.