The non-private Internet
Three days ago I found out I was a victim of stolen identity.
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Three days ago I found out I was a victim of stolen identity.
As technology has evolved, so have our communication strategies. University of Richmond has 75 study abroad programs around the world, making international communication a priority for many students. IPhone applications such as WhatsApp and Viber have made home only a few clicks away, but some students have found communication detracts from the abroad immersion experience.
As many people know, the anti-gay marriage laws DOMA (Defense of Marriage) and Proposition 8 have been up for review in the Supreme Court these past few days. Probably most of us wouldn't know about this if it weren't for the profile picture-changing phenomenon that has swept the country along with it (at least I'm assuming that it has swept the country- my Facebook friends are pretty localized on this coast).
Accountants preparing for the Certified Public Accountant Exam who cannot afford expensive review programs can now access comparable preparation resources for free, largely because of the hobby of a University of Richmond accounting professor and his business partner.
There are a lot of questions out there, and there are certainly plenty of answers, but riddle me this: What did we do with ourselves before Facebook?
"The [internet] network, in general, has become an essential part of the educational experience on campus [at the University of Richmond]," said Greg Miller, manager of network services. "The wireless network is important because it has become the primary means that students use to access the network. Use of wired connections in the residence halls is declining."
Dear Fellow Students,
Contrary to Emily Miller's dire warnings and cynical predictions (see 'Afroman to perform: joke's on us'), I found the Afroman concert during Pig Roast to be enjoyable and enriching. Her attacks on Afroman's talent and career proved to be patently ridiculous.
The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Richmond a $300,000 grant for the purchase of a computer cluster for biology, chemistry and materials science.
So, you're on Facebook and you check your News Feed: Your best friend "had the BEST night everrrr & hearts," your roommate "is now friends with Barack Obama," and your lab partner "just became a fan of Macaroni and Cheese" - you know, nothing out of the ordinary.
Cheering college pregame. Emo kid in the dark. 50-year-old loner. Horrifying hound exposing himself. A "Jerry Springer" marathon? No, "Chatroulette," a recent Internet phenomenon that with each click produces a new face, from somewhere around the globe, with whom you can videochat.
University of Richmond faculty and staff in various disciplines are increasingly using the videoconferencing software Skype in the classroom to connect with colleagues and research partners abroad.
The University of Richmond has responded to 20 complaints by copyright owners about unauthorized use of intellectual property on campus this year.
A 2005 University of Richmond graduate, Adnan Hajizada, has been arrested, detained and apparently beaten in Azerbaijan after he and a fellow activist posted video critical of the nation's government, according to e-mails and media reports.
The nonprofit sector is becoming more transparent and efficient because it must accommodate the contemporary expectations of Internet-empowered donors, Robert G. Ottenhoff said.
The University of Richmond has joined the networking Web site Twitter in an effort to diversify communication methods for the university.
By Jill Cavaliere
A few days ago I discovered a juicy new addition to this campus, and judging by the most popular searches this week (Richmond currently holds the top two spots), it seems that a sizable chunk of the rest of our campus knows exactly what I'm talking about.
By Jenn Hoffman
A University of Richmond senior has recently embarked on an ambitious endeavor: ending world hunger.