NOTRE DAME, IN, Over 50 representatives from colleges and universities across the United States, such as Mercy College, West Tennessee University, Benedictine College, and Hebrew Union College, and many others will converge at Holy Cross College to learn from experts and discuss issues in operating their student information database management system.
Speakers from Holy Cross will include Ibett Giannone, Br. Chris Torrijas, and Br. Charles Drevon. Rick Sullivan and Robert Benjamin will help with the “Birds of a Feather” sessions.
What is EMPOWER? It is the software database management program, developed by ComSpec Inc., that helps colleges and universities manage everything from student recruitment, to financial aid, billing, finance, security, housing, and alumni development.
What is GEMS? It is an acronym for Generating EMPOWER Managers’ Success. The annual two-day conference for EMPOWER users provides valuable opportunities for networking with other users, learning more about EMPOWER features and capabilities.
Anyone interested in the conference may learn more at http://gems.empower-



