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The Apereo Foundation
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Apereo develops and delivers open source software solutions used in thousands of educational institutions worldwide. ​Our members and supporters collaborate to raise awareness and adoption of open initiatives, extending and enhancing teaching and learning.
“Creepin’ Closer!”
🎃 Only a few nights until the OCX and SCaLE Early Bird CFPs close!
Don’t let your brilliant open source research ideas turn into cobwebs

OCX 2026 – Brussels: Early Bird closes Oct 31

SCaLE 2026 – USA: Early Bird closes Nov 1
October 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Meet our Nov 12 #Apereo MicroCon panel!
💡 Deb B. @opensource.org
💡 Deb N. @python.org
💡 Jamie. (Prolydian)
Moderated by Joe M. (JMA Consulting)
They’ll share how #CiviCRM supports open orgs — and what #HigherEd can learn.
Reserve your spot 👉 link in comments
#OpenSource #EdTech @civicrm.org
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A warm thank you to the University of Alicante for renewing their institutional membership for 2025 and for supporting both the Apereo Foundation and the Opencast project.

#AcademicSky #opensource #highered
October 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Big thanks to Edalex, a valued Apereo commercial member, for your continued partnership and support!
Edalex builds technology that unlocks the hidden value in educational data and leads the team behind openEQUELLA.
We’re grateful for your dedication to #openness in #education.
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Grateful to Rutgers University, a powerhouse in academics, health, and research across NJ, for their longtime support of Apereo.
Rutgers is vital in helping Apereo serve institutions everywhere and in sustaining the CAS project, powering secure Single Sign-On worldwide.
#OpenSource #AcademicSky
October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thrilled to team up with the Eclipse Foundation’s Open Community Experience (OCX) for The Open Community for Research, April 21–23, 2026 in Brussels
This event connects researchers, institutions & industry to explore how open source drives real-world innovation.
CFP Open until Nov 13
#AcademicSky
October 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Apereo Foundation will anchor the new Open Source in Higher Education event at SCaLE 23x — the 23rd Annual Southern California Linux Expo — March 5–8, 2026, in Pasadena, CA! 🌟
🎓 CFP open: www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp
🗓️ Nov 1: Early deadline | Dec 1: Final deadline
#OpenSource #HigherEd
Call for Presentations | SCALE
www.socallinuxexpo.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Follow us on LinkedIn too and read the latest issue of #OSS in #HigherEd.
Dairy Cows and Open Source! #AgOpen #OpenResearch #OpenScience
Faculty #Career Impacts of #OpenSource involvement. #AcademicSky
Undergrad Internships in OSS!
And MORE!
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September 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by The Apereo Foundation
Sustainability is a major challenge for even the most successful #OpenSource software. We took on the issue in a one-day workshop of 40 open source software leaders and researchers, cohosted with @apereofoundation.bsky.social.

Read a recap: sr.ithaka.org/blog/sustain...
September 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Join Apereo on October 1st for our next FREE Microconference on #OSPO in #HigherED

Learn more and register!
www.apereo.org/conferences/...
September 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
OpenCampus and JMA Consulting joined Apereo Foundation and we could not be more joyful about that news!

www.apereo.org/news
Apereo News | Apereo Foundation
www.apereo.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
September Apereo Newsletter just dropped! 🎤

This edition is absolutely packed with events, goings on, new member announcements and tons of other updates you don't want to miss!

Pour yourself some coffee to sit back and enjoy! This is a big one!

apereo.civicrm.org/civicrm/mail...
Apereo Newsletter: Fall 2025 Edition
apereo.civicrm.org
September 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thank you to our longtime member, The University of Manchester, for their continued generous support of the Apereo Foundation, and our CAS, Opencast, and uPortal projects.

Your commitment champions #OpenSource in #HigherEd and provides essential financial support that sustains these projects.
September 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Through a new NSF-supported partnership, the Apereo Foundation will collaborate with the Doenet Project to develop long-term sustainability strategies, supporting freely available, interactive mathematics activities.
#AcademicSky #OpenSource #OpenMath

🔗 Details: www.apereo.org/news/2025/ap...
Apereo Foundation Partners with University of Minnesota to Advance Sustainable Open Source Ecosystem for Interactive Mathematics Education | Apereo Foundation
www.apereo.org
August 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join Apereo Foundation and Duane O'Brien, Director of Engineering at Capital One for "Start Where You Are - Building Stronger Collaborations With Or Without An OSPO" on September 10th at 11am. #opensource #OSPO #commercialpartners

Register: apereo.civicrm.org/civicrm/even...
August 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Big thanks to ePortfolium for renewing your Apereo membership! Your work on #Karuta shows what open source can do for global education.
🌐 eportfolium.com
#Apereo #OpenSource #Canada
Apache Tomcat
eportfolium.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thank you, U-M ITS, for backing the Apereo Foundation again this year! Your support drives global open source for higher ed.
🔗 its.umich.edu
#Apereo #OpenSource #HigherEd
U-M Information and Technology Services
its.umich.edu
August 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Grateful to North-West University for renewing support for Apereo + #Sakai! Your work expands global access to open source in higher ed.
🌍 nwu.ac.za
#OpenSource #Apereo #SouthAfrica
nwu.ac.za
August 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thanks to Albany Med for renewing Apereo membership! Your support of #Sakai helps power open source innovation in medical education and beyond.
🌐 amc.edu
#OpenSource #HigherEd #Apereo
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August 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Join us for our August Micro Conf (FREE!)

Navigating #AI-Generated Code in #OpenSource: Lessons from the Apache Software Foundation

Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Speaker: Roman Shaposhnik, ASF
#OSS #HigherEd #AcademicSky #OpenSourceSoftware #Apereo

www.apereo.org/conferences/...
Navigating AI-Generated Code in Open Source: Lessons from the Apache Software Foundation | Apereo Foundation
www.apereo.org
July 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🔧 #AI-generated code is here—Is your #opensource project ready for it?

If you lead #OSS dev teams, manage contributions, or shape #policy for #open projects, this session offers insight you can act on. #AcademicSky
🗓 Aug 13th
🕚 11:00 AM Eastern
💬 Live Q&A
💻 Free - register at www.apereo.org
The Apereo Foundation | Apereo Foundation
www.apereo.org
July 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🎬 The OW2con’25 keynotes + mainstage talks are live!
As an advocate for open source in higher education, Apereo is proud to see these conversations lead the way on digital sovereignty and public-good tech.
📺 www.ow2con.org/view/2025/Vi...
#OW2con25 #OpenSource #HigherEd #FOSS #OpenInfrastructure
www.ow2con.org
July 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Sakai Virtual Conference - TOMORROW - Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Don't miss an engaging day of interactive discussions and presentations with your Sakai colleagues!

You can view the conference schedule online at virtconf.apereo.org/schedule.
#OSS in #highered #AcademicSky
Virtual Conference 2025 - Schedule
Conference Schedule
virtconf.apereo.org
July 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM