Please join us this coming Wednesday (tomorrow!) for our March Virtual Worlds for Stakeholder Engagement Working Group. This month’s meeting focuses on the subject “Orientations to Second Life.” Beth Offenbacker/PublicDecisions (Bettina Mint in SL) and Hope Kandel Gershik/Learning Times (Rye Checchinato in SL) will speak on the key elements of hosting an effective Second LifeRead… Read more »
Call for Proposals Virginia Tech Social Media for Planning Conference Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Urban Affairs and Planning Program www.uap.vt.edu Held simultaneously in two locations, Falls Church and Blacksburg, Virginia Friday, April 22, 2011 8am-5pm This program will be submitted for AICP CM credits Social media tools, communications, databases and other technologies are increasinglyRead… Read more »
We’re glad to share this announcement from the American Planning Association’s Technology Division: “The Technology Division of the American Planning Association will be issuing the following awards at the 2011 National APA Conference in Boston, MA. The d Original post
We’re pleased to share this invitation to an upcoming PACE program from Chris Gates: “Upcoming Webinar: ‘Positioning for the Possible: Civic Engagement as an Education Reform Strategy in New Mexico’ Join us for a Webinar on March 1 Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/376128938 Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), the New MexicoRead… Read more »
We’re glad to pass on this request from the Kettering Foundation: “The Charles F. Kettering Foundation offers one-year research positions at our Dayton, Ohio offices to doctoral candidates and recent Ph.D.’s. Research Associates receive excellent full-time compensation and benefits including medical insurance. As an operating research foundation, Kettering explores practical ways that democracy can beRead… Read more »
You are invited to join a forum in the virtual world of Second Life on Saturday February 19 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) about economic security in America. This program is co-sponsored by the Center for Voter Deliberation of Northern Virginia and PublicDecisions. Attendance is free of charge. This virtual deliberationRead… Read more »
There’s a great free virtual event coming up in a few weeks that might be of interest. It’s called The Riders on the Storm International Summit and it’s “a free virtual event providing practical advice for facilitators, coaches and professionals.” The conference is “a week-long event taking place from 28 February to 4 March 2011.Read… Read more »
Check out these fabulous resources from Community Door in Queensland, Australia! There are several great materials that focus on health engagement and collaboration here. According to the website, the materials have been gathered to ass Original post
The Illinois Public Health Institute has an opening for the position of Program Associate, Community Training and Stakeholder Engagement. The due date for applications is January 28, 2011. The Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) is a partnership of public, private and voluntary organizations that seeks to maximize health, wellness and quality of life for theRead… Read more »
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced its 2011 Community Involvement Training Conference from July 19-21 in Arlington, Va. This year’s conference theme is “Community Involvement in… This is a content summary only. Visit my blog for the complete post, links and more. Original post