PRE
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Thursday,
February 8, 2007 |
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
(By invitation only) |
Keynote
Speaker: |
Tyraine Ragsdale (a.k.a. Grand Hank)
This high impact presentation set to hip-hop music is designed to engage, motivate and inspire students to pursue careers in science and technology. The program integrates exciting science demonstrations with music, while presenting an overview of the past, present and future roles of science and technology in helping to improve the quality of our lives. By the end of this presentation students will have a clear understanding that the future of science and technology is their hands
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Contact: |
Monica Peters
215.685.0770 |
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Radio Shack Consumer Technology Fair |
Location: |
Radio Shack Store
2891 Gray's Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19146
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Time: |
11:30 AM - 5
PM |
Contact Info: |
215-462-2993 |
Presenters: |
Idris Hodge, Store Manager |
Scheduled Activity:
Idris Hodge, store manager, will host an all-day Technology Show & Tell to explain and demonstrate the consumer technologies making heir way into the modern home.
Says Hodge: "Many people come into our store to ask about things such as i-Pods or other MP3 players, High-Definition TV and Home Theater, or the latest computer technologies or they want to add DVD recorders, Digital Video Recorders or Satellite TV to their entertainment systems. They have heard of these things from their children, but know little about them. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate these new systems, and show the many ways they can be used to enhance leisure-time activities around the home and during outdoor activities.
Visitors also will be entered in a contest to win some fun
electronic gear!" |
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TECH
WEEK EVENTS |
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Black Family
Technology Sunday
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Technology
& African Americans |
Location: |
Turning the Tide & Taylor Tabernacle
(corner of 61st & Osage)
425 South 61st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143 |
Time: |
1:30 PM - 2:30
PM |
Registration Info: |
215.472.8268
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Presenters: |
Rev. Jonathan Ford & John Cureton |
Scheduled Activity:
Technology overview for faith-based institutions |
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Wireless Philadelphia
Get Connected & Improve your life!
(Event flyer)
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Location: |
People for People
800 N. Broad Street
The View - 7th floor
Philadelphia, PA |
Time: |
6
- 7 PM |
Registration
Info: |
Limited space
available,
to register call Dionne Ellison @ 215.496.8167 |
Scheduled Activity:
Introduction of Wireless Philadelphia Staff &
Partnership w / People for People & Digital Inclusion Presentation
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Location: |
Mt. Airy Community Computer Center @
Mt. Airy
Presbyterian Church
13 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue
(Mt. Pleasant & Germantown Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA |
Time: |
6
- 7 PM |
Registration
Info: |
To register call Dee Hurt @ 215.268.6152 ext. 40
or 610.246.0154 |
Coordinator: |
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Scheduled Activity:
Growing your business requires internet connectivity to maintain your competitive edge. Knowing the various types of connectivity and what is appropriate for your business can save you time and money.
Learn about the cost and value of:
• Dial Up • DSL
• Cable
• Wireless
How to evaluate your company’s needs whether you are a start-up or existing business.
Other Technology Solutions For Business that rely on Internet connectivity:
VoIP • Data Back Up • Web Site Hosting
*Light refreshments
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Exposing Students to Careers & Technology
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Location: |
Furness High School Library
1900 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Time: |
8:30 - 9:45 AM (By Invitation only) |
Panelists: |
Quincy Brown, Ph.D. candidate in ComputerScience, Drexel University; Lynne E. Hickle, Assistant Dean of Student Services, The iSchool at Drexel University; Howard Coale, President & Director of User Experience, Tacitus;
Daniel R. Matlis, President, Axendia; Alexandra Vamvakidou, Ph.D. Candidate, Center of Integrated Bioinformatics, Drexel University
Moderator: Garland Thompson, Senior Science Writer, Osiris Group, Inc./iPRAXIS, Inc. |
Coordinator: |
Ipraxis & City of Philadelphia - Office of Fleet Management |
Scheduled Activity:
Informational Workshop/Career Panel Discussion for
parents & students of
Furness High School ONLY
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Turning the Tide Technology Center presents: Employment Opportunities & the Internet |
Time: |
11 AM
- Noon |
Location: |
Turning the Tide Technology Center
(corner of 61st & Osage)
425 South 61st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143 |
Registration Info: |
215.472.8268 |
Presenters: |
John Cureton & Rev. Ronald Radcliff |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Using the Internet to find Employment and Enhance your Career
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Computer Workshop for Adults |
Time: |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Location: |
Kensington Branch Library
104 W. Dauphin Street
(Front & Dauphin Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Marcela Franco (215)-685-2690
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Class on computer use and using the internet
Target: Adults Only
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Computer Workshop for Kids |
Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Location: |
Kensington Branch Library
104 W. Dauphin Street
(Front & Dauphin Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Peter O’Steen (215) 685-2690
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Class on computer use, educational games, online
homework help for children kindergarten to sixth grade.
Target: Children (K - 6th grade)
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Career Workshop |
Time: |
10 AM - Noon |
Location: |
Lillian Marrero Branch Library
601 W. Lehigh Ave.
(6th St. & Lehigh Ave)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Sara Palmer 215-685-9794
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Come prepare your resume, set up an e-mail account, or
search for jobs online.
Target: Adult job seekers
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Teen Tuesdays - Digital Photography |
Time: |
3:30 - 5 PM |
Location: |
Central Library
1901 Vine Street
(19th & Vine Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Aurora 215-686-5415
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Take digital photos with disposable digital camera with LCD screen. Tips on uploading photos onto a personal computer and editing.
Target: Teens
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Help for the Job Seeker |
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Location: |
Paschalville Branch Library
6942 Woodland Avenue
(70th
St. & Woodland Ave.)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Kim Robinson, 215-685-2662
Pre-registration required, please call to register. |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
One-on-one assistance in preparing resumes, locating
employment,
and applying for jobs online.
Target: Adult job-seekers
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The Benefits of Open Source Software
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Location: |
990 Spring Garden Street, 7th floor Conference Room |
Time: |
6 - 8 PM |
Presenters: |
Chuck Stewart
President / CEO Computer Techies |
Registration Info : |
Please RSVP
your attendance to
Monica Peters@ 215.685.0770 |
Coordinated
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Scheduled Activity
Informational
Workshop
Featured Topics:
Demo
- OpenOffice - the free alternative to MS office
- GIMP alternative to Photoshop
- Free operating systems with free applications
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Wireless Philadelphia
Get Connected & Improve your life!
(Event flyer)
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Location: |
Parent Child Center
2515 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA |
Time: |
6
- 7 PM |
Registration
Info: |
Limited space
available,
to register call Dionne Ellison @ 215.496.8167 |
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Wednesday,
February 14, 2007
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Wireless Philadelphia
Get Connected & Improve your life!
(Event flyer)
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Location: |
Impact Services Corp.
1952 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA |
Time: |
6
- 7 PM |
Registration
Info: |
Limited space
available,
to register call Dionne Ellison @ 215.496.8167 |
Scheduled Activity:
Introduction of Wireless Philadelphia Staff,
Partnership w / IMPACT & Digital Inclusion Presentation
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Intro to the
International Computer Driving License
(ICDL)
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Location: |
ABO Haven Inc.
2 Penn Center.15th Floor .Suite 1500
1500 JFK Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
Time: |
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Registration
Info: |
215.640.0880 |
Presenter: |
Sam Smith |
Scheduled Activity:
Introduction to the International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
The mini training sessions will include: Basic Concepts of IT,
Information and Communications, Word Processing and E-mail.
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ABO Haven Inc.
Early Learning Center
Open House
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Location: |
ABO Haven Inc. Early Learning Center
1010 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Time: |
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Registration
Info: |
215.763.2890 |
Presenter: |
Marlo Satchell |
Scheduled Activity:
Open House
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Black Family Technology Awareness Week Proclamation Ceremony |
Time: |
10:30 - 11:30 AM |
Location: |
City Hall
City Council Chambers
Philadelphia, PA |
Coordinator: |
Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco |
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Intro to the
International Computer Driving License
(ICDL)
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Location: |
ABO Haven Inc.
2 Penn Center.15th Floor .Suite 1500
1500 JFK Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
Time: |
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Registration
Info: |
215.640.0880 |
Presenter: |
Sam Smith |
Scheduled Activity:
Introduction to the International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
The mini training sessions will include: Basic Concepts of IT,
Information and Communications, Word Processing and E-mail.
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Help for the Job Seeker |
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Location: |
Paschalville Branch Library
6942 Woodland Avenue
(70th
St. & Woodland Ave.)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Kim Robinson, 215-685-2662
Pre-registration required, please call to register. |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
One-on-one assistance in preparing resumes, locating
employment,
and applying for jobs online.
Target: Adult job-seekers
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ABO Haven Inc.
Early Learning Center
Open House
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Location: |
ABO Haven Inc. Early Learning Center
1010 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Time: |
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Registration
Info: |
215.763.2890 |
Presenter: |
Marlo Satchell |
Scheduled Activity:
Open House
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Exposing Students to Careers & Technology |
Location: |
Renaissance Charter School
New Covenant Campus - Founders Hall
7500 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119 |
Time: |
8:30 AM - Noon (By invitation only) |
Panelists: |
Engineering & Technology: Steven Cox, Associate Project Director & Drexel University Graduate Engineering Students.
Performing Arts & Technology: Michelle Martin, Program Coordinator, Point Breeze Performing Arts Center, Al Brown, Senior Vice
President, Point Breeze Performing Arts Center& and Khaleef Aye, Radio Engineer.
Transportation & Technology: Representatives from the Black Pilots of America & Derrick Scott, Automotive Maintenance Technician, Ofice of Fleet Management, Patrick Donahue, Maaco National Sales Director-Fleet Accounts.
IT & Technology: Darryl Boozer, President, IBS Technology, Tim Butts, Business Solutions Leader, Wawa Inc.
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Scheduled Activity:
Informational
Workshop / Career Panel Discussion for
parents & students of
Renaissance Charter School ONLY.
As we talk about inspiring the innovative spirit within all of us, especially among children, come talk and discuss how this event can encourage Black families across the globe and our city to consider the ways technological innovation has transformed society. This forum will cover a diverse range of science and technology topics. |
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Introduction to Microsoft Word |
Time: |
11 AM - Noon |
Location: |
Lillian Marrero Branch Library
601 W. Lehigh Ave.
(6th St. & Lehigh Ave)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Sara Palmer 215-685-9794
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations. |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Learn how to save a document, change the font, copy and
paste text and other functions provided by this
Popular word processing program.
Target: High school / college students
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Career Workshop |
Time: |
10 AM - Noon |
Location: |
Lillian Marrero Branch Library
601 W. Lehigh Ave.
(6th St. & Lehigh Ave)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Sara Palmer 215-685-9794
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Come prepare your resume, set up an e-mail account, or
search for jobs online.
Target: Adult job seekers
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Introduction to Microsoft Word |
Time: |
2 - 3 PM |
Location: |
Central Library
1901 Vine Street
(19th & Vine Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA |
Registration Info: |
Lee Fishman 215-686-5415
Seating limited, please call ahead for reservations
Must have FLP library card - Free Tickets
available in lobby, day of class. |
Sponsored
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Scheduled Activities:
Hands on class that covers the basics of the popular
word processing program, Microsoft Word.
Target: Adults
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Exposing Students to Careers & Technology |
Location: |
Covenant Academy Elementary School
New Covenant Campus - Founders Hall
7500 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119 |
Time: |
1 PM - 2 PM (By invitation only) |
Panelists: |
Engineering & Technology: Steven Cox, Associate Project Director & Drexel University Graduate Engineering Students.
Performing Arts & Technology: Michelle Martin, Program Coordinator, Point Breeze Performing Arts Center, Al Brown, Senior Vice
President, Point Breeze Performing Arts Center& and Khaleef Aye, Radio Engineer.
Transportation & Technology: Transportation & Technology: Representatives - Philadelphia Chapter - Black Pilots of America & Derrick Scott, Automotive Maintenance Technician, City of Philadelphia - Office of Fleet Managment
IT & Technology: Darryl Boozer, President, IBS Technology, Tim Butts, Business Solutions Leader, Wawa Inc.
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Scheduled Activity:
Informational
Workshop / Career Panel Discussion for
parents & students Covenant Academy Elementary School ONLY.
As we talk about inspiring the innovative spirit within all of us, especially among children, come talk and discuss how this event can encourage Black families across the globe and our city to consider the ways technological innovation has transformed society. This forum will cover a diverse range of science and technology topics. |
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POST
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Internet Safety: Protecting Our Youth Online |
Location: |
Cigna
2 Liberty Place
16th & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA |
Time: |
6 - 8:30 PM |
Registration
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Sponsored
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Scheduled Activity:
Do you want to make sure that your children are safe using the Internet?
Please join the Black Data Processing Association of Greater Philadelphia in celebrating Black Family Technology Awareness Week.
(This presentation is for adults and youths ages 12 to 18).
The discussion will center on the following areas:
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The Internet: positive & negative
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Internet Insomia
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Case Studies
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Internet Cyber-Crime Game
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Protecting your child
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Warning signs of a child at risk
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Who to contact
* Refreshments will be served -- Giveaways & Prizes will be awarded.
Youth participants will have the opportunity to win one of 5 HP 30S scientific calculators.
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Engineering Leadership Panel Discussion
"Strenghening the Pipeline: Critical Factors for Successful Leaders" |
Location: |
MacAlister Hall
3201 Chestnut Street, 6th floor
Philadelphia, PA |
Time: |
6 - 7:30 PM |
Registration
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Sponsored
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Scheduled Activity:
Panel Discussion with representatives from Boeing, Exelon, Sprint, Lockheed, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the National Security Agency
& MDC Systems. |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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Technology Radio-thon
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Location: |
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Time: |
7 a.m - 7 p.m. |
Contact
Info: |
Carole I. Smith, 215-685-0770
Radio-Thon Call in numbers:
local, 215-634-8065; toll free, 1-866-361-0900
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Scheduled Activity:
Blacks in Technology Radio-Thon - 2 Hour Topic Segments
7 - 9 a.m.: |
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History and Achievements of Blacks in Technology;
Importance of Technology to the Black Community; |
9 - 11 a.m.: |
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Challenges & Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs; |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: |
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Women in Technology; |
1 - 3 p.m.: |
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Technology and the New Workplace; |
3 - 5 p.m.: |
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Youth & Multimedia; |
5 - 7 p.m.: |
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Quality of Life |
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