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SUMMARY:Mental Health Near You
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Near You\nIn recent years the issue of Mental health has come to the forefront\, and we have more awareness of it now than we did in the past. But different countries handle it in different ways.  \nIn your experience\, how well does your country deal with mental health issues? What help is available to you and the people around you? Is it effective? Do you have any suggestions\, criticisms\, or ideas on improving it?  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/mental-health-near-you/
LOCATION:Science Circle East Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221016T070000
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DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20220925T111723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T111723Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-25/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T110000
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SUMMARY:The Science(s) of Architecture
DESCRIPTION:“The Science(s) of Architecture”\n  \n  \nTerry Beaubois (Tab Scott in SL) has been practicing\, presenting and teaching Architecture nationally and internationally for 4 decades. He first entered SL in 2005 and taught Architecture classes on his University Island while Director of the Creative Research Lab at Montana State University. He has also taught at Stanford and University of Hawaii\, and presented at Universities in London\, Paris\, Vienna\, Finland\, Denmark\, Japan and India. \nHe loves Architecture and he loves Science. \nTerry will present information about the role that the Sciences play in the design of buildings. \n \n  \nCurrent work includes: \n• Podcast \n• ARCHITECT Magazine Special Section   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/sciences-of-architecture/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T220000
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CREATED:20221016T080027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T080027Z
UID:11711-1666472400-1666476000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Language\, words that transcend culture
DESCRIPTION:Language\, words that transcend culture\nSecond Life allows for interaction between countries and languages all around the world. It can lead to misunderstandings\, but also fun coincidences! \nJoin us as we explore words and phrases that transcend culture and explore unique phrases that don’t transcend culture! \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/language/
LOCATION:Science Circle East Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221023T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221023T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20220925T111821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T111821Z
UID:11694-1666508400-1666512000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-26/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ael-sept-2022.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221013T071311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T073438Z
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SUMMARY:The Non-lethal Effects of COVID Infection
DESCRIPTION:The Non-lethal Effects of COVID Infection\nAs a new virus\, COVID-19’s ability to infect and cause death was both alarming and mysterious. Very rapidly\, thanks to modern science\, we have been able to uncover the basic aspects of how it is transmitted\, replicates\, and developed a series of vaccines to combat it. While a death toll of around 6.5 million people is a staggering number\, the additional symptom burden of infection remains not fully understood or appreciated. This presentation aims to catalog many of the non-lethal effects of COVID-19 infection like long COVID\, loss of smell\, memory loss\, and others. Much like our ability to understand the viral life cycle and its infectivity\, there has been much progress made in understanding how these symptoms develop. \nPresentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) \n \n  \n  \n\n\n\nDr. Stephen L. Gasior\n\n\nPrevious lectures on film\n\n\nPodcasts\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/effects-of-covid/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221024T072145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T072538Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween around the world\, past\, present and future
DESCRIPTION:Halloween around the world\, past\, present and future\nRounding off the month of October and bidding farewell to the spooky season once again\, we will discuss how this holiday is celebrated in your country\, if at all.\nWe’ll also discuss your opinions on the future of Halloween\, will it become more prolific as time goes on? \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/halloween-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Science Circle East Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221030T070000
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CREATED:20220925T111916Z
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UID:11696-1667113200-1667116800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-27/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T100000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Dynamic Equilibrium
DESCRIPTION:Basics of Dynamic Equilibrium\nWhen is a chemical reaction over?  Sometimes reactions never finish\, they just achieve a state where no further change appears to occur on the macroscopic level. Welcome to the world we live in\, a world where chemical changes constantly occur in an attempt to rebalance systems that are pushed out of a steady state. Equilibria allow systems to resist changes\, for example the pH of blood is maintained in a life-sustaining narrow range by “buffers”\, i.e. agents which resist large concentration swings by acids or bases. These systems are surprisingly easy to describe and model\, yet support surprising diversity and complexity. In this talk\, we’ll discuss relevant properties and examples of such equilibrium systems. \nA presentation by Dr. Mike J. Shaw \n  \n \n\n\n\nDr. Mike J. Shaw\n\n\nReference work in the library\n\n\nPrevious lectures on film\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/dynamic-equilibrium/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221030T015149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T030909Z
UID:11786-1667682000-1667685600@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Overpopulation
DESCRIPTION:Addressing Overpopulation\nOverpopulation. \nA 21st century problem that nobody seems to know how\, or want to\, address. But with each passing day it becomes a bigger issue\, as more people are added to the world.\nToday we will discuss this problem\, why it’s so hard to address\, and how we could find a solution before it’s too late. \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/addressing-overpopulation/
LOCATION:Science Circle East Field
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Slide9.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221024T094431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T094643Z
UID:11796-1667718000-1667721600@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-28/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221024T095502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T172411Z
UID:11805-1668247200-1668250800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Leaf Colors
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/autumn/
LOCATION:Auditorium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nov-12-Phil.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T210000
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CREATED:20221030T015203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T015203Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Dynamic Equilibrium
DESCRIPTION:Basics of Dynamic Equilibrium\nWhen is a chemical reaction over?  Sometimes reactions never finish\, they just achieve a state where no further change appears to occur on the macroscopic level. Welcome to the world we live in\, a world where chemical changes constantly occur in an attempt to rebalance systems that are pushed out of a steady state. Equilibia allow systems to resist changes\, for example the pH of blood is maintained in a life-sustaining narrow range by “buffers”\, i.e. agents which resist large concentration swings by acids or bases. These systems are surprisingly easy to describe and model\, yet support surprising diversity and complexity. In this talk\, we’ll discuss relevant properties and examples of such equilibrium systems. \nA presentation by Dr Michael J. Shaw. \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/basics-of-dynamic-equilibrium/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T080000
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CREATED:20221024T094759Z
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UID:11799-1668322800-1668326400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-29/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221112T131347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T131503Z
UID:11851-1668852000-1668855600@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Identity\, Presence and the Ageless Avatar in Social Virtual Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Identity\, Presence and the Ageless Avatar in Social Virtual Worlds. \n  \nSo\, who are we as avatars?  For many of us\, we have that “ageless” look—a largely socially constructed vision of youthfulness\, good health\, and gender perfection.  And why not? . . . If it is possible\, then do it . . . right?  But what does that say about us in our avatar forms?  The purpose of this talk is not to focus on the ageless avatar\, per se; but to use it as a metaphor and starting point to engage the assumptions and decision-making processes that go into what we (and others) see in our avatars—i.e.\, to explore avatar identity formation and presentation.  My comments are framed in terms of the mainly social science literature related to avatars (yes\, there is one!)\, and reflect my recent work on a geographical guide to social virtual worlds and their places.  I look at questions that include:  What leads us to don an electronic embodiment?  Is the avatar “look” important?  What is the relationship between the avatar and the avatar’s user?  And how does social presence play a role in the avatar experience?  In the end\, I doubt that anybody will change his/her avatar—I will certainly keep my\, ahem\, “age-defying\,” look—but perhaps we will understand better our avatar dynamics and add to our own self-knowledge.  \n  \nMeryl McBride/Merrill Johnson\, Ph.D. \nProfessor of Geography \nColorado State University \nFort Collins\, Colorado \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/identity-presence/
LOCATION:Auditorium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Merrill-nov-19.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221119T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221112T085124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T085124Z
UID:11793-1668891600-1668895200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Ideas around the world
DESCRIPTION:Ideas around the world\nToday we’re celebrating Ideas from across the world and all walks in life. We’ll discuss any ideas from your own country\, or anywhere else in the world\, that you wish to share! \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/ideas-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Science Circle East Field
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Slide11.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221120T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221024T094910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T094910Z
UID:11801-1668927600-1668931200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-30/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Concert-pst-2022.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221024T095914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T091454Z
UID:11810-1669456800-1669460400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Recent Advances in Understanding Aging
DESCRIPTION:Recent Advances in Understanding Aging\nLike taxes\, getting old and dying is a certainty. But the reasons for why and how it happens are only recently being understood at the physiological and molecular level.  Traditionally people thought aging to just be a “wearing down” of cells that leads to breakdown eventually of something important. But the discoveries of premature aging syndromes caused by defective genes and new understanding of gene regulation have ushered in a new wave of understanding the fundamentals of how aging actually commences. There are many facets to the new wave of research so this talk will focus on how DNA damage and inflammation are being proposed as key to understanding aging. A final review of some “anti-aging” or even “reverse aging” pharmacology will be touched upon. Some people think it could become less “certain”. \nPresentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) \n \n  \n  \n\n\n\nDr. Stephen L. Gasior\n\n\nPrevious lectures on film\n\n\nPodcasts\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/understanding-aging/
LOCATION:Auditorium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nov-26-10-am.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221126T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221112T090802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T090802Z
UID:11847-1669496400-1669500000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Country Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Country Appreciation\nThis week we will show appreciation for our home countries\, come and share/teach us your favorite tings about your country\, be it food\, discoveries\, holidays\, etc. \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/country-appreciation/
LOCATION:Science Circle East Field
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Slide12.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221127T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221127T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221024T095015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T095015Z
UID:11803-1669532400-1669536000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-31/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Concert-pst-2022.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221126T101604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T122131Z
UID:11870-1670061600-1670065200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:STEM Island First Look tour
DESCRIPTION:The Science Circle’s physical presence in Second Life is now a mini continent consisting of its namesake region plus Chemistry World to the south and STEM Island to the north\, all within a consortium of roughly 75 educational regions known as the VWEC Eduverse. Today we will take a ‘first look’ at STEM Island. \n  \nThis is a region under construction with most of what I want to do with it still in my head\, so while we have a look around I want to stop at several places to share with you my vision for both the physical and educational design of STEM Island and the background concepts that support this vision. Topics include: \n—How does STEM Island fit into the Mission of The Science Circle and purpose of the VWEC Eduverse? \n—What is the concept of STEM and the importance of STEM education today? \n—What learning styles will be accommodated on STEM Island? \n—What is the concept of an encyclopedia or compendium and how will this be realized on STEM Island? \n—What is the concept of open access and how with STEM Island as a virtual world support this idea? \n  \nCome join me on this “first look tour” of STEM Island and share any ideas you might have with me as I share my vision with you. \nField trip by Dr. Phil Youngblood \n  \n \n\n\n\nDr. Phil Youngblood\n\n\nPrevious lectures on film\n\n\nPodcast\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/stem-island/
LOCATION:STEM Island
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dec-3-10-am.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221128T095745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T100039Z
UID:11885-1670101200-1670104800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Our Favorite places
DESCRIPTION:Our Favorite Places\nKicking off fieldtrip month with a visit to our favorite places in Second Life! Join us on a trip around the grid\, share your favorite places in Second Life and we’ll visit them together! \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/our-favorite-places/
LOCATION:Science Circle region
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Slide13.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221128T120548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T120548Z
UID:11894-1670137200-1670140800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-32/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sciencecircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Concert-pst-2022.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221202T084759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T084916Z
UID:11929-1670666400-1670670000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Academia in VW and what’s up at Educare
DESCRIPTION:Virtual World learning is now pinging louder on the radar of academic administrators. Talk of the Metaverse may have confounded the issue\, but the benefits of immersive experience are proven. The Educare region provides a gentle first-time orientation for newcomers (and hesitant returnees) to explore VW education possibilities. For this ‘tour’ please land at the Orientation Dome\, give it a quick walk-through\, then climb the stairs to the large lit Auditorium above. Throughout your visit\, please try the perspective of a first-time VW visitor as you assess Educare region resources and rides. Welcome! \nField trip by Dr. Steven Van Hook \n \n  \nBio: Dr. Steven R. Van Hook has taught mixed-format courses in cross-cultural communications and global affairs for the University of California and other universities in the United States and abroad. He’s been a newspaper columnist\, radio talk show host\, TV news anchor\, and television bureau chief in Moscow covering the fall of the Soviet Union. He has directed international public education campaigns through the United States Agency for International Development. He has a PhD specializing in transcultural learning\, and is published in scholarly journals including SAGE\, and UNESCO’s Prospects. Research website \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/academia-in-vw/
LOCATION:Educare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221205T094514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T094514Z
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SUMMARY:Caledon Oxbridge
DESCRIPTION:Caledon Oxbridge\nAbstract pending. \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/caledon-oxbridge/
LOCATION:Caledon Oxbridge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221128T120332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T120332Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-33/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221205T090658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T090658Z
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SUMMARY:OpenSimulator Community Conference
DESCRIPTION:OpenSimulator Community Conference – Dec 10-11\, 2022\n  \nWhat is Opensimulator and what is The Science Circle doing there? \nYou have probably heard of the virtual world platform of Opensimulator or one of its grids like Kitely\, OSGrid\, Craft World\, etc. But\, unless you’ve been prompted to try it out\, it has remained a backdrop to your virtual digital life. However\, many users and schools and companies have found (and helped create) it as a vibrant platform for exploration\, art\, education\, role-play\, and business. Science Circle has had their own grid for almost 10 years now using it for developing science-based learning opportunities. \nYour presenter has also explored Opensim for learning activities. First\, in response to an Intel call for proposals to develop educational experiences\, then transitioned to developing and self hosting the Virtual Islands for Better Education initiative along with several other educators. He was also involved in MOSES\, a military Opensim training platform\, and in organizing the Opensimulator Community Conference a couple years. He also enjoyed going on “safari” which were a couple groups that explored Opensim grids for fun.\nThis talk with focus on providing an introduction to Opensim as a platform and the opportunities for virtual engagement. Then focus specifically on the history and content of the Science Circle grid.  \nPresentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/os-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221211T115321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221211T115321Z
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SUMMARY:Caledon Oxbridge University (COU)
DESCRIPTION:Caledon Oxbridge University (COU)\, established in January 2009\, is an inworld teaching center focused on Second Life™ Skills COU is located in the Steampunk-Victorian estate of Caledon but is operated independently (i.e. COU is a tenant organization). COU is kept above the waves entirely by community support. COU is a general-rated\, homestead. Apart from the general-rating\, no particular dress-code is enforced. Rules are enforced to maintain a safe space with priority given to teaching and learning. COU has seasonal decorations\, currently including an ice-rink and free skates. \nThe self-paced tutorial at Caledon Oxbridge starts in the introduction building with a circle of kiosks explaining the basics of Second Life and setting forth COU’s rules. On exiting this building\, one is in the central plaza\, where there often are live “tutors” to answer questions and provide help. The COU lecture hall\, where walk-in classes are held\, is also in this area. On the far side of the plaza\, the tutorial continues through six “Colleges”: Avatar Motion\, Camera Control\, Communication\, Finding\, Avatar Customization\, and Money & Commerce. \nOther buildings on the Caledon Oxbridge region include: Hall of Caledon (where the Caledon Quest beings)\, Café Vox and the Oxbridge shop\, the Oxbridge Train Station (and freebie center)\, the Caledon Air Transport Station (CATS)\, and the Oxbridge branch of the Caledon Library System. \nJust over the border in the Caledon Oxbridge Village region\, are the overflow Chat Circle\, a seasonal ice rink\, and the pub. \nA field trip with Keith Grant\, Ph.D  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNote: This region has limited access (20)\, be on time.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/caledon-oxbridge-2/
LOCATION:Caledon Oxbridge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221205T090154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T092459Z
UID:11939-1671310800-1671314400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Educare Update
DESCRIPTION:Educare Update\nVirtual World learning is now pinging louder on the radar of academic administrators. Talk of the Metaverse may have confounded the issue\, but the benefits of immersive experience are proven. The Educare region provides a gentle first-time orientation for newcomers (and hesitant returnees) to explore VW education possibilities. For this ‘tour’ please land at the Orientation Dome\, give it a quick walk-through\, then climb the stairs to the large lit Auditorium above. Throughout your visit\, please try the perspective of a first-time VW visitor as you assess Educare region resources and rides.\nWelcome! \nDr. Steven R. Van Hook has taught mixed-format courses in cross-cultural communications and global affairs for the University of California and other universities in the United States and abroad. He’s been a newspaper columnist\, radio talk show host\, TV news anchor\, and television bureau chief in Moscow covering the fall of the Soviet Union. He has directed international public education campaigns through the United States Agency for International Development. He has a PhD specializing in transcultural learning\, and is published in scholarly journals including SAGE\, and UNESCO’s Prospects.\nResearch website: http://wwmr.us \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/educare-update/
LOCATION:Educare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160201
CREATED:20221128T120739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T120739Z
UID:11896-1671346800-1671350400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-34/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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