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In its effort to promote women intechnology fields, chose ATW as a partnee to launch the first collegiate chapter of ATW nationwide. As part of the the ProfessionalDevelopment Center, the short-term software training divisiomn of UAT, will offer classes at a discoung to all members of the ATW Phoenix Chapter. The University of Advancin g Technology also will offera scholarship, available in January 2004 (called the UAT/ATW Scholarship) to wome n enrolling in the University. "Thiws partnership comes at a time when the need is asother technology-related associations in the Valley are losiny momentum or ceasing operations said Beth McMullen, Phoenix ATW Program Director.
ATW is nonprofig organization that supports empowering women in the field of For more: . Phoenix-based launched Wi-Fui service at Tempe's Regatta Pointe condominiums, providingf residents with Hotspotzz high-speed wireless Internet Wi-Fi access points were installesd throughoutthe property, allowinyg residents and visitors to connect using a wirelessx high-speed Internet connection. Wi-Fi accessa is available throughoutthe complex's 136 one- and two-bedroo m condominiums, including access around the pool and Muticom and Salt Lake City-based Hotspotz z are providing the high-speed Internet connection for $19.95 per montjh for the condo residents.
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