The WA Police “Step Forward” Virtual Recruiting Pavilion was launched this week in Second Life. The plan is for the pavilion to be run during a three month trial period, after which this method of recruiting will be reviewed. "Trudi Karu" and "Dreibergs Lannock" are the avatar names of the recruiting police who will be attending the pavilion at various times over the weeks to … [Read more...] about WA Police “Step Forward” into Second Life: detractors in hot pursuit.
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Live Future 2020 event in Second Life this Sunday
Global Youth Futures are running an event this weekend called 'Live Futures 2020:A World of Possiblity'. It's being held in Newtown, Sydney but there's a stream being coordinated by Jokay Wollongong, with some interesting speakers confirmed (all times in AEST): 12pm - Welcome and Second Life orientation 12:30pm AEST - Dell Wolfensparger shares some his work and insights, … [Read more...] about Live Future 2020 event in Second Life this Sunday
Jamm for Genes
I received a press release today for an event occurring around 12 hours from now so I'll just reproduce it in full: Jamm for Genes - SL Benefit Concert Supporting An Australian Charity with Global Benefits This weekend Australians will raise money for Children's medical rsearch by holding musical events all across the country - and now in Second Life too! The Children's … [Read more...] about Jamm for Genes
China earthquake appeal in Second Life
Metaverse developer Simuality is holding a fundraiser for the China earthquake victims. The full details: SIMUALITY HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR CHINA EARTHQUAKE AID Evanston, IL – 05/15/2008 – Metaverse developer Simuality LLC is seeking to help raise funds for relief of the horrible human tragedy in China's Sichuan Province following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which devastated … [Read more...] about China earthquake appeal in Second Life
Two key reports released on Second Life and education / non-profit sectors
The first is entitled: Best Practices from the Second Life Community Convention Education Track 2007 and was prepared by Cathy Arreguin, MA Educational Technology. Get the report here or further details on it here The second is Best Practices for Non-profits in Second Life – Fall 2007 by Rik Panganiban. Get the report here or further details on it here If you work in … [Read more...] about Two key reports released on Second Life and education / non-profit sectors