Twitter and (the illusion of) Free Speech
iSchool staff member Kelly Lux gives her thoughts on freedom of speech in the world of social media.
Sometimes we all need a reminder that Twitter and other social platforms are public spaces, and that we are constantly building (or tearing down) our brands by what we post. Check out my article on Twitter and (the illusion of) Free Speech. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

Detrimental effects of poverty on learning

Stephen Krashen, Professor Emeritus at University of Southern California, world-renowned literacy activist and expert on second language learning, delivered the 2010 Center for Digital Literacy's Distinguished Lecture on Sept. 27 in the Katzer Room, 347 Hinds Hall. The following day, he presented a related lecture in the iSchool's Brown Bag Speaker Series READ MORE >>

ISGO sponsors internship panel

The iSchool Graduate Student Organization (iSGO) sponsored an internship panel on Sept. 24 for first-year graduate students. Second-year master’s students shared advice on applying for internships, funding internships, and deciding on the best internship to a class room full of their peers. “We wanted to give new students tips on what had worked well for us as well as the pitfalls they should try to avoid,” said organizer Jasy Liew G’11. “The session was very interactive."

Prof. Hurst-Wahl elected to SLA Board of Directors

CDL releases free eBook for K-12 educators

Prof. Franklin Hill is part of grant to recruit diverse LIS students

Prof. Rotolo blogs social media controversy, sparks discussion

Ph.D. candidate Jaime Snyder wins dissertation proposal scholarship

Prof. Lankes selected for prestigious EU visiting scholar program

Graduate Career Series—How can you best showcase your soft skills in an interview?
October 1, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hall of Languages, Room 207

Career Fair
October 6, 2010
1-5 p.m.
Carrier Dome (Enter at Gate A)

Brown Bag Speaker Series: CUNY Prof. Myung J. Lee
October 6, 2010
2:15 p.m.
Katzer Room, 347 Hinds Hall

Speaker Sally Gore G'04—Mitosis and the Life Cycle: A Metaphor for the Transformation of the Research Librarian
October 7, 2010
4-5 p.m.
Katzer Room, 347 Hinds Hall

Graduate Career Series—Communicating with Employers: How to negotiate a job offer and other tips.
October 8, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hall of Languages, Room 207

Homecoming Weekend Alumni Panel
3-4 p.m. October 15, 2010
111 Hinds Hall