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California State University System Streamlines OER Adoption for Faculty and Students
Through a new partnership with VitalSource, faculty and students within the CSU system will be able to access CSU-created OER materials and other digital content on the VitalSource Bookshelf Platform.
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Report Tracks State Progress on Computer Science Ed Policies
If understanding of computer science is essential to being an informed citizen, then it makes sense that every child needs an education in the use of computing devices and software, digital literacy and computational processing.
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Hackers are Attacking Word Users with Microsoft Office Zero-Day Vulnerability
Hackers are exploiting a previously undisclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Word, which security researchers say can be used to quietly install different kinds of malware — even on fully patched computers, according to tech news and analysis site ZDNet.
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Parents Told to Step Back During College Admissions
Three-quarters of admissions officers advise families to step back when it comes to the process of a young person applying to college.
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Computing Devices to Remain Stagnant as Traditional PCs Slide Ever Downward
Worldwide, enthusiasm for new computing devices seems to be tapering off. According to a new repor, overall device shipments will remain flat in 2017, even as traditional PCs (including laptops) go into a decline that's forecast to last at least through 2019.
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Deadline Extended: 2017 Campus Technology Impact Awards
The deadline for the 2017 CT Impact Awards has been extended to April 21.
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U Wyoming Moves Core Operational Systems to Oracle Cloud
The University of Wyoming is revamping its 20-year-old systems in finance, human resources, budgeting and planning, grant management, and supply chain management with a move to the Oracle Cloud.
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Upcoming Grants, Funding & Award Opportunities
- Impact Awards
  Sponsor: Campus Technology
  Award: Recognition and write-up in Campus Technology magazine
  Number of Awards: TBD
  Application Deadline: April 21, 2017
- NCWIT Academic Alliance Seed Fund
  Sponsor: NCWIT with support from Microsoft Research
  Award: Up to $10,000 per project funded plus travel expenses to annual summit
  Number of Awards: TBD
  Application Deadline: Oct. 30, 2017
  Note: Applicant's institution must be an NCWIT member. (Membership is free.) The award focus is on programs "to develop and implement initiatives for recruiting or retaining women in computing and IT."
- VentureWell Faculty Grants (developing curriculum for promoting STEM entrepreneurship)
  Sponsor: VentureWell
  Award: Up to $30,000
  Number of Awards: TBD
  Application Deadline: Nov. 8, 2017
  Note: Applicant's institution must be a VentureWell member. See list of member institutions here.
- ACM Athena Lecturer Award
  Sponsor: ACM and Google
  Award: Up to $25,000 plus travel expenses to ACM conference
  Number of Awards: 1
  Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2017
  Note: "This award celebrates women researchers who have made fundamental contributions to Computer Science."
Upcoming Events
- American Association of Community Colleges 97th Annual Convention
  April 22–25, 2017
  New Orleans, LA
- 2017 Internet2 Global Summit
  April 23–26, 2017
  Washington, DC
- ICEEEL 2017 : 19th International Conference on e-Education and e-Learning
  April 24–25, 2017
  Boston, MA
- United States Distance Learning Association 2017 National Conference
  April 30–May 3, 2017
  Indianapolis, IN
- Construct3D 2017
  May 5–7
  Duke University (Durham, NC)
- TDWI Chicago Conference
  May 7–12, 2017
  Chicago, IL
- SANS Security West 2017
  May 9–18, 2017
  San Diego, CA
- IMS Global Learning Consortium Learning Impact Leadership Institute
  May 16–19, 2017
  Denver, CO
- NISOD 2017 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence
  May 27–30
  Austin, TX
- InfoComm 2017
  June 14–16
  Orlando, FL
- Innovative and Creative Education and Teaching International Conference
  June 21–23
  Badajoz, Spain
- Serious Play Conference
  July 18–20
  George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, Manassas, VA
- 2017 Clute International Conference on Education (ICE)
  July 30–Aug. 3
  New York
Call for Nominations, Papers & Proposals
- Serious Play Conference
  International Serious Games Awards Submissions Due: May 1, 2017 (student games) (Award entries: seriousplayconf.com/awards)
  Event: July 18–20
  George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, Manassas, VA
- Campus Technology Impact Awards
  Awards Submissions Due: April 21, 2017
  Submission URL: campustechnology.com/impact
  Awards Event: October 2017 (Date TBD)
  Philadelphia, PA
Upcoming Webinars
- Meeting Student Needs with Day One Access to Digital Materials
  Date: April 11
  Time: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
  Sponsor: VitalSource
- For the latest listings, visit campustechnology.com.
Webinars on Demand
- Diving into Drupal: Princeton’s Multi-site Migration Success with Open-source
  Sponsor: Acquia
- Revolutionize Your Higher Ed IT Strategy: How to do more with less
  Sponsor: Kaseya
- A New Approach to Active Learning Environments
  Sponsor: Sony
- Advancing Product Design Curriculum with Full-Color 3D Printing at East Stroudsburg University
  Sponsor: Stratasys
- University of Florida Delivers Secure Apps and Data to Enhance Teaching and Learning
  Sponsor: Citrix
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