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Internet in the News

Jan 31st, 2012 by

Last evening’s episode of On the Media had three interesting segments related to Internet issues that affect users globally.  You can stream or download these segments:

In Internet Censorship from Around the Globe (6:48) On the Media cohost Bob Garfield and Electronic Frontier Foundation Activism Director Rainey Reitman discuss recent and ongoing events related to blocking access to certain Internet sites.

Brooke Gladstone cohosted two segments. In The Internet is a Tool, Not a Human Right (5:54) Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the Internet (also Vice President and “Chief Internet Evangelist” for Google)  frames his response in relation to the concepts in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain also draws on the Universal Declaration in the segment, Everyone Should be Able to Access the Internet (6:14). Zittrain (also co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society) points out that while the media may change, the basic rights remain the same.

On the Media airs locally on opb.org  Mondays, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(On The Media image source: http://www.onthemedia.org/2012/jan/27/)

 

 

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Summit Notification Information

Jan 31st, 2012 by

Where to check when your Summit items have arrived:

Emails are sent to your official Clark student email address.

Did you enter a personal email address when making your Summit request?

The email address you enter in the box shown below will only receive an email if the item is unavailable through Summit. When materials arrive you will receive notice through your Clark College email address. It is acceptable leaving the email field blank when making a request, you will still receive notice through your Clark email.

 

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Chinese New Year begins today!

Jan 23rd, 2012 by

According to Chinese reckoning, today marks the lunar New Year. It’s the Year of the Dragon. Specifically, the year of the Water Dragon. The water dragon is  to bestow a peaceful energy on the coming year, favoring the ideals of negotiation and forward thinking.

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4710 begins on January 23, 2012 and goes until February 6, 2012.

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CTC Computer Lab Now Open Fridays 10-2

Jan 13th, 2012 by

You read it correctly!

In response to numerous requests from students, the Computer Lab in CTC 203 is now open on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This change provides an additional computing location for Clark students, and is especially convenient for those who live in East County.

That’s:

Friday Computer Lab Hours

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

CTC 203

Many thanks to CTC administrator Randy Blakely, and to our colleagues in Information Technology Services for arranging this service.

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Welcome Back: Winter quarter @ CTC

Jan 9th, 2012 by

 

Happy New Year 2012 and welcome back to winter quarter!
The Information Commons @ CTC opens at 7:00 a.m. on January 9th 2012.

 

Do you need a place to study alone or for your group? Consider signing up in a study room in the iCommons in 219. Students can sign up for up to two hours.

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CTC iCommons finals week hours and quarter break closure

Dec 5th, 2011 by

The last day of classes at CTC is Thursday, December 8. The iCommons will close at 7:00 p.m.

Finals week is Monday, December 12 – Thursday, December 15. The iCommons will have regular hours on Monday-Wednesday but will close at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15.

We will be closed for winter break Friday, December 16 – Sunday, January 8.  Winter quarter begins on Monday, January 9, 2012. We will re-open at 7:00 a.m.

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Winter 2012 textbooks on reserve at CTC

Nov 30th, 2011 by

Winter quarter is quickly approaching. Are you needing to save money and are short on cash? Consider checking out course reserve textbooks in the Information Commons at CTC. Course reserves and other course supplementary materials can be checked out for up to three hours, overnight, three days or one week depending on the item. Not all textbooks are available on reserve so check wih your instructor.

You’ll need a Clark College library card to check out reserve items. If you don’t have one, we can issue you one easily!

Ask about course reserves at the circulation desk in CTC 219!!

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Take a Library Class and be as Loud as You Want

Nov 28th, 2011 by

Well, OK, maybe not as loud as you want. But if you take one of the three courses offered by the library I guarantee you will not be bored! Librarians are always looking for new ways to make these classes relevant but still interesting enough (and dare I say, fun?) that you’ll want to share what you learn with all your Facebook friends. These 1- and 2-credit classes will also give you a head start on research and internet skills that you need for other classes. See Library Courses for more details, but here’s a snapshot:

  • LIBR/CTEC 115: Internet Research and Living Online, 2-credits, either online and onsite
  • LIBR/CTEC 280: Google Beyond Search, 1 credit, online
  • LIBR280: Library Lab for History of World Civilization, 1 credit, onsite (requires co-enroll in HIST 127)

 

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CTC and iCommons Hours Thanksgiving Week

Nov 21st, 2011 by

During Thanksgiving Week,  November 21, 22, and 23, 2011, CTC services, including the iCommons, will observe the following hours:

iCommons

  • Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.

Student Services desk:

  • Monday and Tuesday, regular hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Student Computer Lab:

  • Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday – Sunday: All CTC services are closed.

No classes or tutoring services Wednesday, November 23 (faculty work day).

We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving, and will see you back on Monday, November 28.

 

 

 

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CTC honored with LEED Award

Nov 16th, 2011 by

Clark College at CTC has been awarded LEED® gold certification!  LEED is the prominent program for design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The award was given in a ceremony held at CTC in October.

Clark College at CTC received this award as a result of energy use, water, lighting and material use and other sustainable strategies.  The LEED award was achieved through ongoing efforts by the college in partnership with LSW Architects and Timothy Buckley of Greenstone Architecture, LEED consultant for the project, built by Todd Construction, Inc.

 

Bob Knight and Jim Watkins unveil Leeds award plaque

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