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*SJSU SLIS Presents Upcoming Programs in Second Life* *SJSU SLIS presents: Evaluating Library Spaces through Simulatio*n Dr. Jeremy Kemp at San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science will speak on Evaluating Library Spaces through Simulation, a report on work-in-progress gathering video walkthroughs of exemplary young adult library spaces from across the US and Canada and recreating them in Second Life for further study as part of a larger three-year grant project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for $335,000 (Dr. Anthony Bernier, PI). The program is set for Feb. 5 at 6 pm pacific. Individuals requiring real-time captioning or other accommodations should contact Dr. Sue Alman as soon as possible. Jeremy Kemp's work explores the intersection of digital and physical learning spaces and the emerging tools and techniques supporting innovation within them. More specifically, his interests follow teachers, learners and information professionals using communication technologies for education. The session will be held in the virtual world of Second Life. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/39/74/33 For more information please contact Dr. Pat Franks at [log in to unmask] *SJSU SLIS Presents Rock the Renaissance Rescheduled for February 7* SJSU SLIS/VCARA invite you to"Rock the Renaissance" with singer Jacqueline Luik at the plaza of the beautiful 16th century Villa Farnese on Friday night February 7 at 7:15 pacific time! This mixer is for students, educators, and anyone who wants to see our wonderful immersive learning village of virtual Florence! Wear Renaissance dress, or come as you are for an hour of fun. Jacqueline Luik will sing pop, country and other music you request. For more info, contact Lorelei Junot or Snow Scarmon. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/130/201/41 Originally from Dallas, Texas, Jacqueline Luik has been performing most of her life. Her first public engagement was at 7 years old. She holds a semi-professional background in music with a history in vocal training, songwriting and several contest wins. By spending time in Nashville and being lead vocals in a band, you will experience a show at a professional level. She is quickly becoming known as one of the premier female voices in SL, recognized for her own personal style and the ability to make a song her own. Singing in SL for just over a year now, Jacqueline performs a mix of artists from all genres, past and present, with focus on jazz, love songs and country music. However, SL has created a unique opportunity for Jacq to widen her range of songs and if a song touches her heart, she will bring it to you as well as your requests. *SJSU SLIS/VCARA present Virtual Worlds: Liberating Virtual Harlem* THE VIRTUAL HARLEM PROJECT is a collaborative learning network whose purpose is to study the Harlem Renaissance, an important period in African American literary history, through the construction of a virtual reality scenario that represents Harlem, New York, as it existed in the 1920-30s. Virtual Harlem is a learning environment in which students studying the Harlem Renaissance can experience the historical context of its literature. Reconstructions of 1920s Harlem and Montmartre currently hosted on Second Life have been moved to OpenSim servers and are also being reconstructed using the game engine Unity3D. This paper reflects on the process and on our experiences in using OpenSim as a platform to support learning and the eventual move to Unity3D. The presentation will take place on Thursday February 13 at 6 pm pacific at the VCARA amphitheater in Second Life. Individuals requiring real-time captioning or other accommodations should contact Dr. Sue Alman as soon as possible. Dr. Bryan Carter specializes in African American literature of the 20th Century with a primary focus on the Harlem Renaissance and a secondary emphasis on digital culture. He has published numerous articles on his doctoral project, Virtual Harlem, and has presented it at locations around the world. His research focuses on advanced visualization and how sustained and varied digital communication affects student retention and engagement in literature courses taught both online and face-to-face. Dr. Carter began teaching classes that met totally in Second Life in 2005 where his students have participated in role play, developed content, and have collaborated with students from around the world. Questions? Contact Dr. Pat Franks at [log in to unmask] or Lori Bell at [log in to unmask]