Organization

Organizations of interest to the CIC community.

Association for Community Networking

Submitted by edwardvielmetti on August 30, 2006 - 3:39pm
The Association For Community Networking (AFCN) is an educational nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering and supporting "Community Networking" -- community-based creation & provision of appropriate technology services of the highest quality with a broad range of uses. AFCN's mission is to improve the visibility, viability and vitality of Community Networking by assisting and connecting people and organizations, building public awareness, identifying best practices, encouraging research, influencing policy, and developing products & services.
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Non-profit technology jobs "nptechjobs" directory

Submitted by edwardvielmetti on August 30, 2006 - 3:24pm
There is a directory of non-profit technology jobs organized by location up on delicious. It's an index of the Yahoo mailing list that announces these positions, which is moderated by Deborah Elizabeth Finn. If you're posting positions or looking for what sorts of jobs are out there, it's
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International Opportunities Fair, Tues Oct 24 2006

Submitted by edwardvielmetti on August 29, 2006 - 7:56pm
The International Career Pathways network brings University of Michigan students together with educators and employers to explore pathways to international careers through opportunities for significant experiences abroad (work, internships, volunteering and research abroad) and international education, both on-campus and abroad. Last year, 504
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JOB: The Community Technology Foundation of California / Program Officer, Policy

Submitted by edwardvielmetti on May 10, 2006 - 3:53pm
The Community Technology Foundation of California Program Officer, Policy
Posted: May 5, 2006

The Community Technology Foundation of California was established in
1998 to improve access for and build the capacity of underserved communities
to understand, design and use information and communications technology for
community transformation. The foundation realizes its commitment through an
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The Viridian Design Movement

The Viridian Design Movement was started by Bruce Sterling. The goal was to build an art movement "with an expiration date," focused on climate change and destructive weather. Like any movement, the Viridians eschew neutrality for a tenacious focus on some key principles. However, they may be round where you expect them to be square, and spiky where you expect them to be soft. This is an environmental movement with three noticeable differences: no patience with fuzzy mysticism, a focus on the old (not the hip youngsters), and a willingness to play ball with law enforcement and armed services. Design principles available here and the introductory address available here.
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