Thu, 29 June 2006 Episode 033: Buffalo School of Informatics to be dissolved Thursday, June 29, 2006 Playing time: 1:36:47 On Friday, June 16, the University at Buffalo announced that the School of Informatics, consisting of the Departments of Library and Information Studies and Communication, and the interdisciplinary program in Informatics, will be dissolved. The Department of Library and Information Studies will move to the Graduate School of Education, while the Deparment of Communication will be part of the College of Arts and Sciences. In this episode I invite the students in the School of Informatics to voice their concerns and ask their questions. June 7 UB Reporter June 16 UB press release June 25 Buffalo Business First UB Library Student Journal Editors' Blog Kevin Lim's theory.isthereason Jennifer Graham's Library Matters Alex Halavais' School of Informatics port-mortem A few students contacted me to say they wanted to participate but couldn't make it. For them, and for any other listeners who wish to comment, you can still do so. Call my comment line at (716) 989-4422 and record a comment. If I receive any voice comments I'll publish them this Sunday as a supplemental episode. Music: Tamara Nile, Get Together Blog: http://cto.libsyn.com Email: jim.milles@gmail.com Add your pin to the Frappr Map. Comment line: (716) 989-4422 or Skype "jmilles" Update: Kevin Lim has posted photos of the discussion. Jenn Graham has detailed notes. Comments[6] |
