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College Establishes Security Research Center
The center, which will be interdisciplinary in nature, is charged with conducting high-impact research in information assurance and security and will help to educate the cybersecurity workforce. CERI²S will consist of two lab components: ALIAS and LASER. The advanced Laboratory for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (ALIAS) consists of a 30-seat security computer classroom as well as a specialized network used to address network problems such as intrusion detection. The Laboratory for Advanced Information Security Education and Research (LAISER), which is currently under development, will be a network and systems testbed consisting of file servers and software that give researchers a carefully controlled and highly-secure environment in which to study cybersecurity phenomenon. CERI²S will partner with academic institutions, businesses and the federal government to devise research solutions to cybersecurity issues. Sponsors Needed for Annual Accounting Golf Tournament
The tournament, which benefits the Kathleen Reymann Keil Memorial Endowed Scholarship, will be held on Friday, May 20 at the Silverhorn Golf Course. Signature Sponsors Additional Sponsors Available Sponsorship Opportunities Putting Green Sponsor--company sponsorship sign on putting green $1,500 $300 $150 For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Karina Galindo at (210) 458-6632 or e-mail her. CSPD Names New Director of Professional Development Rayzor will be charged with managing and growing relationships with local, regional and national corporations seeking to employ business students. She will also oversee the college's internship program that matches business students with employers throughout the nation. With over 20 years of corporate and nonprofit experience, Rayzor previously guided the intern program for Guidestar, USA, Inc., which operates an online database for all nonprofits recognized by the IRS. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from Roanoke College. For more information about the college's employer relations program, contact Rayzor at (210) 458-4039 or visit the CSPD website. Business Student Named to National Advisory Board
Board members will oversee the awarding of more than $5 million a year in grant funding for student-led service learning projects. State Farm initiatives have included access to higher education, driver safety, environmental responsibility, financial literacy and disaster preparedness. "I'm excited to be chosen for the State Farm Youth Advisory Board," said Luther, who is a member of the Honors College and vice president of Kappa Delta Chi. "I wanted to be a part of something that will help other people." As part of her appointment, Luther was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from State Farm. She will serve a one-year term with the board.
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The College of Business has established the Center for Education and Research in Information and Infrastructure Security (CERI²S). Dr. Fred Chang, the AT&T Distinguished Chair in Infrastructure Assurance and Security, will direct CERI²S. 
Sponsors are still needed for the 19th annual UTSA College of Business Department of Accounting Scholarship Golf Tournament. 
Karen Rayzor has been named director of professional development in the Center for Student Professional Development for the UTSA College of Business.
Lyndsey Luther, a junior majoring in human resources management in the UTSA College of Business, was selected to serve on the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. Luther was one of 30 students chosen from across the United States as a board member.