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DCN Class - "Managing Your Brand and Keeping an Eye on the Competition"

Keeping track of what people are saying about your organization, your business, your competition, or yourself is an important aspect of PR and branding. In this class, you will learn how to use a variety of Internet and social media tools to do so. Thurs., 10/28/2010, 6:30 p.m. at the City Training Lab. Free and open to the public. Register now!

Interesting New Class on Web Accessibility - Tue., 10/12, 6:30 p.m.

Free and open to public. Attention web developers, nonprofit administrators, business owners, interested individuals! Don't miss this interesting and informative class! What is web accessibility? How do persons with disabilities access the web (visual, auditory, motor/mobility, seizures, cognitive/intellectual)? How can your organization ensure its web content is accessible to all, and meet legal obligations? What is Section 508 and where is the Americans with Disabilities Act headed? What are the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)? What are common web development errors to avoid with regard to content and accessibility?

Celebrate Social Media Day with Free Hands-on Session on June 30

In recognition of Social Media Day on June 30, 2010, DCN will host an informal "drop-in" session at the City Computer Lab, 600 A Street. DCN volunteers will be on hand to answer your social media questions.

The grand prize winner is DCN's Facebook fan Amy Green Seropian

Congratulations!

Celebrate Davis with DCN - photos and thanks

Very glad to see many of you there! Thanks to DCN volunteers for staffing our booth -- Tsui Chang, Jim Frame, Sheila Evans, Teri Greenfield, Rob Nickerson, Kari Peterson and Kimball Sargeant. Thanks to Scott Alumbaugh for the beautifully designed posters, flyers, and t-shirts.

New classes on social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc....)

DCN is going to offer two new classes in May. Admission is free but registration required. Space is limited and is first come first served. To register, please contact admin@dcn.org or 750-1170. Class details are as follows:

Join DCN's Facebook by May 19th to enter drawing for a grand prize

The prize includes a laptop case filled with goodies such as a $20 gift card for downtown shopping, a 8GB USB drive, a DCN t-shirt, screen mitts, and sticky pads.

DCN Service Enhancements

DCN recently completed a transition to an improved server platform and is rolling out enhancements to the services associated with your account. These improvements bring greater flexibility and security to DCN's core services: email and web hosting. DCN is also preparing to offer a more application-rich future to its users.

DCN Endorses City's Response to Google's Request for Information for Fiber Initiative

A letter from DCN president, Kimball Sargeant, supporting the City's response to Google's request for information to nominate Davis for Google's Fiber Initiative.

Act before March 26 to get "Google Fiber for Communities" to Davis

In this article: 1) Google's announcement; 2) Nominate Davis; 3) Why Google Needs Davis; 4) Local media coverage; 5) Community meeting

DCN and the School District Develop Interactive Website

DCN collaborated with the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) to develop an interactive website to help our community understand the current DJUSD budget situation.

DCN Helps Non-profits Catch Up, Keep Pace with Modern Communication

Do you work with a nonprofit organization or group in town? Do you find yourself a little behind the curve when it comes to new technology and the Internet? Would you just like to better understand the ever-evolving world of modern Web-based communication? Davis Community Network can help.

Opportunity to apply for a position on the Board of Directors in 2009-2010

 

DCN board member Russ Hobby wins CENIC Outstanding Individual Achievement Award for 2009

[February 2009] CENIC is delighted to present the 2009 Outstanding Individual Achievement Award to Russ Hobby. Russ has long been active in the research and application of networking and in particular has been active in California's R&E networking efforts through various roles with CENIC.

DCN/IUG Social Media Class on Tue., Sept 28.

DCN, in collaboration with the Internet Users Group, will offer a class on social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter). The class is open to anyone who is interested regardless of age or level of expertise. Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street.