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brian cors
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Service Manager for enterprise-scale collaboration services (Google Workspace, Dropbox, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft 365) at the University of Michigan. Michigan State University alumni. Multi-decade builder of online communities. Views here are mine only.
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donmoyn.bsky.social
It's the time of the year in Michigan where you have to dress for Fall in the morning, but are back to summer attire by the afternoon
September 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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archive.org
This October, the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is projected to hit a once-in-a-generation milestone: 1 trillion web pages archived.

We’ll be commemorating this historic achievement on October 22 with a global celebration ➡️ blog.archive.org/2025/07/01/w...

Want to take part? 🧵 #Wayback1T
Illustration of a towering monolith with "1T" engraved on it, symbolizing the Internet Archive's milestone of archiving 1 trillion web pages. The monolith stands against a cosmic backdrop with a glowing light behind it, evoking a sense of scale and wonder. The Internet Archive logo appears in the lower left corner.
July 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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umcvga.bsky.social
CVGA hours for the Spring/Summer:

M, T, W, F: Noon - 4pm
Thurs: Noon - 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

(Through August 12; closed holidays.)
May 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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archive.org
How do you digitize 3 million feet of film? STAFF PICKS FROM THE PRELINGER ARCHIVES showcases rare finds & behind-the-scenes insights from the team preserving history.

📅 Mon. Mar 24
🕖️ Doors open @ 7, show @ 7:30
📍 300 Funston Ave, SF
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1261633011...

#Film #preservation
Single frame from a film from the Prelinger Archives. Depicts a hard-hatted man holding a motion picture slate/clapperboard in front of heavy equipment. Single frame from a film from the Prelinger Archives. Depicts a man working with electronic equipment.
March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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eff.org
She co-invented spread spectrum broadcast technologies that were precursors to modern wireless communications. But she might be better known as Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr. #womenshistorymonth
March 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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eff.org
Net neutrality pioneer Gigi Sohn has long been a vocal advocate for the public interest in communications. Whether at the FCC, Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy, or as co-founder of Public Knowledge, Gigi has put technology users first. #womenshistorymonth
March 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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eff.org
danah boyd is a preeminent scholar whose evidence-driven approach has changed the way people think about our complex and nuanced relationship to technology. Her research as founder of Data & Society and beyond grounds debates on how tech affects adults and young people. #womenshistorymonth
March 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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eff.org
The DIY tech and maker movement owes a debt to engineer Limor "Ladyada" Fried, the founder of Adafruit Industries. She has helped ordinary people get hands-on with high tech tools, equipment, and electronics for 20 years. #womenshistorymonth
March 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
bcors.bsky.social
I definitely need to try to get a tour of this place here at Michigan!
February 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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eduskyteam.com
Find some educators to follow!! Click on my profile to find posts with new #EduSky members to follow.

Also use the tinyurl.com/edusky list to find educators, the list randomizes daily!
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February 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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wikimediafoundation.org
Wikipedia is now recognized as a digital public good by the UN-endorsed Digital Public Goods Alliance.

This recognition highlights Wikipedia's role in advancing free and trusted knowledge, powered by nearly 260,000 volunteers in 300+ languages.

Read more ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/02...
Early morning in Prado, Bahia, Brazil. Text says: Wikipedia is now recognized as a digital public good. Here's what that means.
February 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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archive.org
🧶💾 Punch cards aren’t just relics of computing—they’re still powering knitting machines today! Discover how hobbyists & archivists are preserving this blend of tech + textile. ⁠

🔗 https://blog.archive.org/2025/02/12/vanishing-culture-punch-card-knitting/
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🕳️ #VanishingCulture⁠
Quote tile with white text on an orange background: “[Knitting punch cards] are also, in the age of seemingly-endless proprietary software and terms and conditions, refreshingly punk, in a minimal computing, open-source sort of way…” Nichole Misako Nomura Digital humanities scholar
February 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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educause.bsky.social
The Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) team has launched HECVAT 4. The new version is better than ever with new and updated artificial intelligence and privacy questions, training materials for institutions and solution providers, and more. https://buff.ly/3QdUsBr
Blue background with illustration of two people using technology. TEXT: HECVAT Safeguarding Higher Education with Streamlined Vendor Assessment All New Version 4 - New and updated questions related to privacy and AI - Increased flexibility for institutional evaluation - Better training materials for corporations and higher education institutions Community driven in collaboration with EDUCAUSE, Internet2, and REN-ISAC.
February 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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karagavin.bsky.social
I just gave a talk to Univ. of Michigan healthcare researchers about using social media (including @bsky.app) to increase their visibility & the impact of their work.

Here's a link to my slides in case anyone's interested: www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ma...

Thanks @nature.com for your surveys!
Maximizing visibility with LinkedIn, Bluesky, X and more
Maximizing visibility with LinkedIn, Bluesky, X and more - Download as a PDF or view online for free
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January 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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umcvga.bsky.social
Why won't any of these games load on the Apple II?!?!

(a few minutes later...)

Oh, because they are Commodore 64 games 🤦‍♂️
January 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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icpsr.bsky.social
Join the ICPSR team as a Senior Associate Librarian! Visit myumi.ch/ICPSR-jobs for more details about this exciting position. Apply by 1/11/2025!
Senior Associate Librarian Apply by January 11, 2025
January 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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icpsr.bsky.social
🚨 Now Hiring! Do you love working with data and making an impact? Join the ICPSR team as a Data Curator!

📌 Details & apply for this exciting opportunity at myumi.ch/ICPSR-jobs
⏳ Deadline: January 10, 2025

#ICPSRJobs #DataCurator #CareerOpportunity #NowHiring
Data Curator Apply by January 10, 2025
January 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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icpsr.bsky.social
🚀 We're Hiring a Windows Virtualization Systems Administrator!

🔗 Learn more and apply at myumi.ch/ICPSR-jobs
📅 Apply by January 19, 2025

Tag someone who might be interested or share this post!
#ICPSRJobs #CareerOpportunity #NowHiring
Apply by January 19, 2025
January 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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eff.org
Bluesky promises a fresh take on social media, prioritizing user control and decentralization—but it’s still early days. If you're new, here's what you should know.
What You Should Know When Joining Bluesky
Bluesky promises to rethink social media by focusing on openness and user control. But what does this actually mean for the millions of people joining the site?November was a good month for alternativ...
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December 18, 2024 at 6:47 PM
bcors.bsky.social
CURRENTLY: Exploring the Bluesky landscape for other higher education technology professionals. Are you all out there? 👋 #EduSky #EduSkyHE #highereducation
December 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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eff.org
The simplest way to ensure your messages are safe from hackers like Salt Typhoon is to use an end-to-end encrypted app like Signal or WhatsApp, EFF’s @evacide.bsky.social told @npr.org.
FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know
The U.S. believes hackers affiliated with China's government are infiltrating telecoms and stealing users' data. The FBI has urged people to use end-to-end encryption to keep their info safe.
www.npr.org
December 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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umichlaw.bsky.social
It's freezing out there but at least it's Friday
Looking at the Law Library from the Law Quad on a frigid Friday afternoon
December 13, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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tevahp.bsky.social
TIL that #umich once had a zoo, and that it housed a wolverine named Intrepidas who was a reluctant football mascot and had a "sweet tooth like that of a small boy." #GoBlue
December 9, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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educausehulk.bsky.social
EDUCAUSE HULK CREATE MORE BLUE SKY CONTENT! QUESTION FOR PUNY HUMAN: HOW MANAGE SO MANY NEW SERVICE! EDUCAUSE HULK SLOWLY GO CRAZY!
August 21, 2023 at 4:38 PM
bcors.bsky.social
Looking for other University of Michigan schools, colleges, and units to follow? I created this starter pack to help you get going: go.bsky.app/QeVX5yH #umich #universityofmichigan #starterpack
December 4, 2024 at 5:11 PM