Jul 02, 2008 8:18pm GMT
Elizabeth Bevilacqua posted a call for volunteers to help with the Ubuntu Classroom project. According to her blog, the Classroom Project is intended to provide a place for teams and individuals to host their classes and promote their classes. Volunteers can sign up on the Ubuntu wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom/Volunteer more »
Call for Contributions: 5th European Symposium on Gender & ICTJul 02, 2008 8:12pm GMT
The 5th European Symposium on Gender & ICT is calling for contributions, and the deadline for abstract submissions is September 1, 2008. According to the announcement, "On the 5th European Gender and ICT Symposium we will take a closer look at the complex interdependences between gender and ICT. We will explore ways to increase appreciation of diversity in design and use and to stren... more »
PHPWomen Article ContestJul 02, 2008 6:12pm GMT
PHPWomen is sponsoring an article-writing contest, which is open to everyone (regardless of gender, etc.). Check out their Best Practices forum to read submissions or post an article of your own. PHPWomen will select the two best articles in the end of July, and the winners will receive fabulous prizes: Zend Studio for Eclipse perpetual license, donated by Zend A 1-year subscription to L... more »
The Last of LugRadioJul 02, 2008 2:52pm GMT
Jono Bacon recently announced that the LugRadio Live UK show will be the final show. In his announcement, Jono said, "I am massively proud of what we have managed to achieve. Over 100 shows, 7 full-time presenters and countless guest presenters, 200+ hours of audio, 100+ guests, 2million+ downloads, 1000+ forums members, 40000+ forums posts, 5 live events in two countries, 5000+ emails t... more »
Vacation, All I ever wanted, Vacation, Had to get awayJun 20, 2008 8:27pm GMT
I'll be on vacation the week of June 23, but feel free to send me an email and let me know what I missed while basking on a beach. more »
Anita Borg Systers Pass It On Grants: Accepting ApplicationsJun 20, 2008 8:20pm GMT
Systers recently announced the 2008 Anita Borg Systers Pass It On Grant recipients on their website. Applications are now being accepted for the next round of recipients. According to their site: The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Grants honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of technical women helping one another. The grants, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community, ar... more »
LugRadio Live UK 2008Jun 20, 2008 3:34pm GMT
LugRadio Live UK is next month. I made it to the LugRadio Live USA event and give it two enthusiastic thumbs up. In fact, I'd give it more thumbs up, if I had more thumbs. Here's info on the upcoming UK event: LugRadio Live UK 2008 The Lighthouse Media Center, Fryer St., Wolverhampton, WV1 1HTLugRadio Live UK 2008 takes place in Wolverhampton on July 19th and 20th and features three... more »
