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Summer 2008
iAlums in the Field
MSIM Alum Wants Your Vote—for Trustworthy Electronic Elections
As part of his Capstone research, Bill Marriott (MSIM ’08) discovered that the systems implemented in the wake of the 2000 presidential election compounded problems rather than solved them. So he decided to examine security issues associated with electronic voting—with astonishing results. More ...
Alumnae Prepare to Lead Their Field (Part 2 of 2)
In our spring issue, we profiled two of four iSchool alumnae the American Library Association is counting on to shape the future of librarianship. This month we meet the other two leaders, Linda Shippert and Valerie Wonder. More ...
From the Campus
iSchool Raises $8.9 Million During UW Campaign
Last month, the University of Washington completed one of the largest fundraising campaigns ever undertaken by a public university, raising $2.68 billion in support of students, faculty, programs and research. As part of Campaign UW: Creating Futures, the Information School raised $8.9 million, surpassing its original $5 million goal. More ...
News and Notes
Leading the Field
Recent recognition for UW faculty, alumni and students. More ...
Alumni News
News and notes from your fellow iSchool alums. More ...
Notes and Events Calendar
From Mary Gates Hall
Eliza T. Dresang Named Beverly Cleary Professor
The University of Washington Information School is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Eliza T. Dresang as Beverly Cleary Professor in Children and Youth Services. Dr. Dresang comes to the Information School from Florida State University. Her strong credentials as both an academic and a practitioner complement the UW Information School’s continuing commitment to supporting education and service in the field of children and youth librarianship.
Look for a profile of Dr. Dresang in the fall edition of iNews.
Read more about her appointment.
Are You a Fan of the iSchool?
A new Facebook page lets alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the iSchool connect, share news and and stay informed about the latest goings-on on and off campus. The Facebook page contains links to blogs, discussion boards, photo albums, videos and event listings. We’re also hoping users will add their own content and help create a dynamic virtual community.
Check out the iSchool’s Facebook page or search for “University of Washington Information School” from your Facebook home or profile page. You only need a Facebook account, available to everyone. We hope to see many of you there!
Stay Connected—New Alumni Web Page
The new iSchool alumni Web page is up and running. The page will feature updates on iSchool happenings and thoughts on current issues in the field. It includes links to services and information focused on alumni needs (changing your address with the School and UW, event announcements, sending alumni updates). Beginning with fall quarter, you’ll also find links to follow faculty activities and research via their blogs, twitters, and websites.
We hope you’ll use this site to keep in touch with the iSchool community. Let us know what else you’d like to see on your alumni Web site!
Events Calendar
Agora Quarterly Meeting
A quarterly meeting of professionals and researchers working in the area of information assurance and cybersecurity. Contact UW CSO Kirk Bailey for more information.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
UW Seattle, Husky Union Building
Information School All-School Orientation and Fair
Sept. 22, 2008 UW Seattle Campus
Orientation: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Kane Hall 220
Fair: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Suzzallo Library Cafe, Room 101
Infocamp Seattle 2008
Organized by iSchool students and alumni. Get schedule and registration information.
Sept. 27 & 28, 2008
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Spencer Shaw Lecture Series: Gerald McDermott
Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Gerald McDermott continues the Shaw Lecture Series, which has featured renowned storytellers and children’s writers for more than 20 years.
Nov. 19, 2008 UW Seattle Campus, Kane Hall 220
Lecture: 7 p.m.;
reception & book signing: 8 p.m.
$5 registration required (UWAA and student discount available). Registration opens Oct. 1 on the UWAA Web site.
Institute for Innovation in Information Management (I3M) Fall Symposium
Nov. 20, 2008 UW Seattle, Waterfront Activities Center
Get symposium topics and schedule on I3M Web site.
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