News from the iSchools
School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh: iSchool notable recognized for philanthropic spirit
Elva S. Smith, a professor of children’s services at the Carnegie Library School (the predecessor of the iSchool), was recently inducted into the Cathedral of Learning Society of the University of Pittsburgh. The Cathedral of Learning Society recognizes individuals who have given lifetime gifts to the University totaling $1 million or more. Dr. Smith, prior to her death, established a trust that has for more than 40 years made regular contributions to both the Elva S. Smith Scholarship Fund and the Elva S. Smith Endowed Scholarship. These scholarships continue to provide financial aid and tuition support for students in the School of Information Sciences. For more information about the scholarships, or to make a donation to help support them, please visit http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/alumni/giving/gift-funds.php.
College of Computing News: Georgia Tech Student Receives Astronaut Scholarship
iSchool News: Syracuse iSchool announces fall schedule for its Graduate Career Series
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies will host a professional development series over lunch on seven Fridays throughout the fall 2010 semester.
The series kicks off this Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 107 Hall of Languages with a career orientation for incoming iSchool graduate students. The session includes an introduction to the Center for Career Services, an overview of the employer recruiting cycle, and an employer panel. The employer panel...
Reimagining Archives for the Digital Era
UCLA symposium examines the changing roles of traditional archives and museums.
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Privacy Experts to Convene in Toronto
Cyber-Surveillance in Everyday Life is an international workshop bringing together researchers, advocates, activists and artists working on the many aspects of cyber-surveillance, particularly as it pervades and mediates social life. The workshop is slated for May 12-15, 2011 at the University of Toronto.
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Kate Milberry, cybersurveillanceworkshop [at] gmail [dot] com
iScholars Converge in China
Wuhan University’s Information Literacy Contest brings together iSchool students from around the world.
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