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Call for proposals: Computers and Writing 2010

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Computers and Writing (C&W) is currently looking for proposals for its 2010 onsite and online conferences: “Virtual Worlds” @ Purdue.

Virtual Worlds at PurdueThe conferences will address the challenges of integrating new technology into writing classroom, as well as how writing technologies have pushed the boundaries of composition in virtual worlds.

C&W invites presentations that address or are based on the following:

  • Social Media and Writing
  • Gaming
  • Virtual Worlds
  • Emerging Writing Technologies
  • Technologies and Literacies
  • Digital Rhetorics and Texts
  • New Media

Check out the call for proposals for more information about proposal topics. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 23, 2009 by midnight EST. Registration for the conferences will open in early January.

“Virtual Worlds” @ Purdue
Online Conference: April 15-May 13, 2010*
Onsite Conference: May 20-23, 2010
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

* Please note: For the online conference, people will be able to share and comment on work from April 15 to May 5, 2010. The “live” events for the online conference will begin May 6 and run for a week.

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Have you signed up for Brand Camp?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Brand Camp 2009 is happening this weekend, and there’s still time to sign up! The Brand Camp University – Personal Branding 2.0 Conference takes place Saturday, October 10 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Lawrence Tech University in Southfield, MI.

brandcamp09The conference is an interactive personal branding and social media event open to marketers and communication professionals, students, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and anyone striving to create and grow their personal and professional identity.

The conference fee is $120 and you can register online. **Update** If you are a student, Brand Camp offers a discounted student rate of $50.

Brand Camp is also accepting nominations for brand icons — people with a strong personal brand — that you think should attend the conference. Those chosen will be invited to join the event for free. You can nominate yourself if you recommend someone as well.

This year’s conference sessions:

  • Personal Brands – How You Connect In A Connected World
  • How Your Personal Brand Can Save The World
  • The Rise of the Brandividual in Corporate Culture
  • Personal Branding: Using Social Media For Career Advancement in a Tough Economy
  • B-BIGG: Case Study of BIGGBY COFFEE
  • Grustle (Grind + Hustle): The Future of Work for Personal Branding
  • The April Holmes Story: Creating Victory through Branding
  • Mind your Business “6 Keys to Building and creating a successful brand”

Visit the Brand Camp website for more information about the conference.

Brand Camp University – Personal Branding 2.0 Conference
Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:00am to 5:00pm
Lawrence Tech University
Southfield, MI
Online Registration

There will also be a Brand Camp University Tweetup the night before the conference to offer another opportunity to connect with some of the guest speakers.

Brand Camp University Tweetup
Friday, October 9, 2009
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Royal Oak Brewery
215 E 4th St
Royal Oak, MI

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TEDxDetroit: Positive ideas for the world from Detroit

Monday, September 28th, 2009

There is still time to submit your application for the inaugural TEDxDetroit, which is taking place October 21, 2009.

What is TEDxDetroit? It’s an event that will bring together the area’s leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers, and doers to share positive ideas for the world from Detroit. TEDxDetroit

TEDxDetroit will embody the spirit that began with TED, a small nonprofit that brings together people from around the world to share ideas in Technology, Entertainment, Design.

Attendance at TEDxDetroit is by application and space is very limited. There is also an attendance fee in the form of a $20 donation to the TEDxDetroit charity partner Public Art Workz.

Why an application form for a conference? TEDxDetroit explains:

The TEDxDetroit Attendee Application form is not a typical conference registration form. We’re looking for people who will be a strong contributor to the TEDxDetroit experience and the ideas discussed at TEDxDetroit.

Only a very limited number of seats are available at this first TEDxDetroit. Our aim is to curate a stimulating exchange of ideas among a diverse group of peers. We hope to continue to grow the size of TEDxDetroit with future events.

Along with the event, there will be a networking lunch hosted by LA2M and a Tweet-up afterward. To learn more, visit the TEDxDetroit website.

TEDxDetroit
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 9am-6pm
Lawrence Tech University
21000 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI, 48075

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Lansing Breakfast Club

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

While not a group of 1980′s high school kids stuck together for Saturday detention, the Lansing Breakfast Club is a new group holding its inaugural meeting Wednesday, July 14 at 7 a.m. at the Golden Harvest in Old Town.

The group will meet each Wednesday at a different location for early morning networking opportunities and tasty breakfast treats.

For more information, contact the group’s organizer, Justin Sailor (@bugsyrocker).

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Michigan Celebration for Women in Computing

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Registration is now open for the 2nd biennial Michigan Celebration for Women in Computing (MICWIC). The conference, which will take place April 3-4 at the Kellogg Biological Station Conference Center, will include presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, career exploration, and a career fair.

Students who are interested in computer science, computer engineering, and other IT-related fields can learn more about career options while networking with faculty, staff, and industry leaders.

The featured speaker will be Vibeke Sorenson, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Media Study University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Professor Sorenson works in digital multimedia and computer animation, interactive architectural installation, and visual-music performance.

Click here to register for the event. Early registration ends March 20. MICWIC registration fees cover Friday night lodging and meals during the conference. Scholarships are available for students. To receive full consideration for a scholarship, interested students must register by March 16.

This is a great opportunity to network with other women in the computing industry, especially if you are a professional digital or technical writer, so be sure to check it out.

Michigan Celebration for Women in Computing
April 3-4, 2009
Kellogg Biological Station Conference Center
Hickory Corners, MI
Register online or join MICWIC on Facebook

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Networking Opportunity: MCC Millenials

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Motor City Connect (MCC) Millenials is hosting a networking event on Friday, January 16 at 5pm in Royal Oak, MI.

MCC Millennials is a group for young professionals and entrepreneurs of Generation Y, and is an extension of Motor City Connect, which provides networking opportunities for some of the top professionals in the Detroit area.

Friday, January 16, 2009
5:00pm – 9:00pm @ Commune
419 South Main Street
Royal Oak, MI
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“I am the Future of Journalism” Contest

Monday, December 8th, 2008

In light of all we’ve been hearing lately about newspaper layoffs, this is very interesting opportunity for new media/blogger types.

Last week Publishing 2.0 announced a very unique contest called “I am the Future of Journalism.” Those interested in competing should submit a video, slideshow or written statement explaining why they are the future of journalism. Online readers will vote for a winner, and the ulimate prize is a job as a journalist with “Publishing 2.0: the (r)evolution of media.”

The details and entry guidelines can be found at the contest web site.

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December Networking Night

Friday, December 5th, 2008

The annual Grand River Connection Holiday Gala will be held Tuesday, December 16th, at the Harem Urban Lounge from 7-9 PM.   A $5 cover charge and a non-perishable food item for the Lansing Food Bank will get you in the door.

For more information, visit the Grand River Connection site.

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