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iVote08 allows kids to vote this fall

McCormick Tribune Foundation-funded initiative intended to spur political advocacy among teens

Kindergartners across the state of Illinois will be able to cast their presidential vote on November 4, thanks to select members of Northwestern University's Information Technology department. Not that their votes will count toward the general election. Rather, the folks at NUIT hope that participation in the iVote08 initiative will trigger something greater in the minds of youths.… 4 Comments

Blackboard begins Facebook integration

New Facebook application merges both services, hopes to bridge gap between social networks and course management

by Chang, Martha in Campus

For Northwestern students, signing on to Blackboard to check class information is a daily routine. Facebook has made this chore easier by teaming up with Blackboard to launch Blackboard Sync, a new application that will, among other useful functions, allow students to receive up-to-date notifications of new course material posted on Blackboard through Facebook.… 3 Comments