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Don't miss AU 2010 or AU Virtual

600 Classes, 400 Speakers, 3 Days…One Huge Return For You

Looking for the most productive way to explore new techniques, gain new insights, and make important professional connections with the Autodesk community?

With three ways to participate, plus popular classes offered for the first time in three languages, Autodesk University makes it easier than ever to stay competitive and develop yourself professionally

With three ways to participate, there is no excuse for missing AU this year!  Find out more about these exciting AU events:

AU 2010 in Las Vegas

AU Virtual 2010 - on your desktop

AU Extension - near you

AUGI Board of Directors Nominations - Now Open

Its Nominations time again at AUGI.com…

Nominations are NOW open and this could be just the beginning of what could be the start of a fantastic, rewarding experience for any hardworking volunteer…

AUGI members will be given yet another way to be involved with AUGI.  You can do this either by nominating someone for the Board of Directors or throwing your own hat into the ring for the next term.

Being an AUGI Director requires some work, effort and carries responsibility but it offers many rewards as well.  So how do I apply, you ask.  All the details, can be found on the AUGI website, located here

This year, after election each Director will take on a Directorship role. A directorship is a specific manager of a unique area of AUGI administration.  Under these directorships are the programs that are either managed by the directors by them directly or though a program director who reports to them.

If you are considering running, please keep in mind that the Board of Directors usually meets 3 times a year with one meeting coinciding with Autodesk University. These face to face meetings may take 4 days or more of your time (these may include time away from work and possibly Saturday and Sunday) and there are monthly conference calls in which you are expected to prepare for in advance and actively participate in. The conference calls are currently scheduled for the third Saturday of the month for approximately 2 hours, but have been known to exceed that duration. The times of these meetings may vary based on the board members location.

Nominations need to be submitted to the AUGI Nominations and Elections Committee no later than October 20, 2010 midnight US CST in order to be considered for the ballot.

AUGI AutoCAD and Inventor Wishlist Ballots Are OPEN!

AUGI Members, it is time once again to let Autodesk know what you would like to see in future releases of AutoCAD or Inventor. The Wish List ballots are open. Autodesk uses the results of these Wish List ballots to help plan their research for improvements. Take advantage of this opportunity. The only thing you need is a membership in AUGI, and a little bit of your time.

You've submitted your wishes, now come vote on the ones you'd most like to see become a part of the product you use on a daily basis. On behalf of all of the wish list team members - reviewers and administrators - thank you for your time and your vote!

Vote Now for AutoCAD

Vote Now for Inventor