[Inschool] Re: COPY Re: [Volunteers] WMU Open Source Workshop

[mag00]

>Subject: Re: COPY Re: [Volunteers] WMU Open Source Workshop
>From: Doc Rea <rea@docrea.net>
>To: mag00 <mag00@voyager.net>
>X-Mailer: Ximian Evolution 1.0.8 
>Date: 06 Oct 2002 09:22:08 -0400
>
>OK. More replies below again...Sorry, but I can't post to volunteers...
>
>On Sat, 2002-10-05 at 22:59, mag00 wrote:
>> 
>> Another F-Y-I !!!
>> 
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>/*Thanks.*/
>
>> >Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 22:57:58 -0400
>> >To: volunteers@kalamazoolinux.org
>> >From: mag00 <mag00@voyager.net>
>> >Subject: Re: [Volunteers] WMU Open Source Workshop
>> >In-Reply-To: <1033854909.1674.14.camel@estate1.whitemice.org>
>> >References: <3.0.3.16.20021005022239.30bf0a1c@mail.voyager.net>
>> <3.0.3.16.20021005022239.30bf0a1c@mail.voyager.net>
>> >
>> >>>In this workshop we'll study the phenomenon of
>> >>>Open Source software, systems, and computing.
>> >>>We'll explore topics such as:
>> >>>Application Development    
>> >>>Business Models
>> >>>Case Studies    
>> >>>Corporate Linux
>> >>>Culture    
>> >>>GNU Licensing
>> >>>Education    
>> >>>Security
>> >>>System Implementation    
>> >>>System Architectures
>> >>>Web Applications    
>> >>>Wireless Technology
>> >>>In this workshop each student will create one
>> >>>advanced open source application or system with
>> >>>complete documentation, technical and user
>> >>>manuals.  
>> >>
>> >>In one semester!
>> >
>> >Not only in one semester... Spring & Summer semesters
>> >are just 7 weeks long!  Like a train crashing into a
>> >mountain...  intensely cram details into one's head.
>
>/*Actually, WMU now is calling what was Winter semester to Spring. So we
>now have Fall/Spring/Summer I/Summer II instead of
>Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer. Go figure. Only a couple weeks of the new
>Spring semester are actually in Spring. I think it's an image
>thing..like North Dakota wanting to change it's name to Dakota ;}
>
>And as I said in a previous post, there's no way to cover all of that.
>Just examples.
>*/
>
>
>> >
>> >>>This application or system will be
>> >>>deployed in a real world context.  Each student
>> >>>will also be responsible to research and write 
>> >>>a paper on a selected open source topic.
>> >>
>> >>Have they considered a requirement that all papers submitted by under
>> >>the LDP license?
>> >
>> >Linux Documentation Project?  Good idea.  How about
>> >recommending they use the TeX format.  Hmmm!
>
>/*Once again, a good idea. We defintiely need a KLUG advisory board for
>these ideas.*/
>
>> > 
>> >>>Enrollment for this workshop is limited and
>> >>>competitive.  If a student is admitted and puts
>> >>>forth an strong effort in this workshop, his or
>> >>>her application or system could be released under
>> >>>GNU licensing and distributed to the Open Source
>> >>>community.
>> >>
>> >>Hey!  What's to stop a lousy student from releasing his code under
>> >>the GPL? :)  Lots of them have.
>> >
>> >You are correct, sir!  Nothing...  that I know of.  
>> >
>> >>>Since this is an intense workshop, students are
>> >>>only admitted with the professor's permission.  
>> >>>To apply for admission to this workshop, students
>> >>>should submit:
>> >>>1 A professional resume
>> >>>2. A copy of an application, system, or program with
>> >>>associated documentation (on a CD or Zip disk)
>> >>>3. A 500-word essay about why they want to learn more
>> >>>about developing Open Source software.
>> >>
>> >>I'm confused.  They have to already have an application to be admitted?
>
>/*Explained in a previous post. They'll have done a VB, VBA, SQL, ASP,
>etc. project. I'm just looking at coding and logic skills.*/
>
>> >
>> >Yes!  Doc wants to see an example of their programming work.
>> >CS students are frequently asked for these references.  I
>> >asked when I was doing IT placements for www.virtualheadhunter.net!
>
>/*Exactly*/
>
>> >
>> >>>Be prepared for a brief interview as well. 
>> >>>Submit all materials by November 1, 2002 at Noon to:
>> >>>Dr. Alan Rea
>> >>>BIS Department
>> >>>Haworth College of Business
>> >>>Western Michigan University
>> >>>Kalamazoo, MI 49008
>> >>>Questions: 
>> >>>rea@unix.cc.wmich.edu
>> >>>269.387.4247 
>> >>
>> >>This has the potential to be fabulous.  For increasing student
>> >>involvement in KLUG, and possibly putting WMU (or west Michigan) on the
>> >>Open Source map, even if it is as a small dot.
>> >
>> >YUP!
>
>/*Maybe even a medium-sized blip ;} */
>
>> >
>> >>It would be very nice however if KLUG could be involved in this effort
>> >>in some capacity.  I'd be willing to help.  An advisory group to look
>> >>over resumes, applications, etc... from the "real world" who live with
>> >>Open Source every day would be a very good thing.
>
>/*Once again, I'm all for an advisory group. I'd encourage KLUG to be
>mentors as well.*/
>
>> >
>> >We have asked him to consider your comments!  Bet he'll
>> >WANT any help he can get.  Logistically it seems like
>> >there is time for KLUG to contribute...  He'll tell us
>> >if he wants our input.  He is NOT shy and an excellent
>> >communicator.  His VB and VBS programming skills have
>> >not deteriorated his brain one bit!  REALLY!  He was a
>> >Unix guy first, and a BIS professor second, from what I
>> >know of him.
>> >
>
>/*I'm all for collaboration on this. I'd like to show students that Open
>Source actually works out in the real world. They don't get much
>exposure to it in their short time with us.
>
>And thanks for the compliment. I haven't been called shy, for sure. And
>while I lose a few brain cells each day, I try to fight the good fight
>for the cause ;}
>*/
>
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>> >
>> >L8r  mag00  <grin>
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