So, I've finished up the summer program at CCTV (nicknamed SMITE) and have some great things to say about it. I now continue volunteering at CCTV into the beginning of the school year, but I wrapped up my work with other interns over the summer in early August. read more...

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CCTV is looking for a few organized, reliable, and friendly individuals to help oversee computerCENTRAL during public drop-in hours. A sincere interest in helping people use computers is required, as is sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those new to computers. Must feel comfortable working with a non-profit organization with a diverse constituency.

Knowledge of both MAC and PC computers is required. Interns receive free CCTV Access Membership, which includes media production training and equipment and facility use.

Time commitment is 3 hours per week. Must be available during the following lab shift:

• Thursdays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Please contact Colin at (617) 661-6900 or email colin (AT) cctvcambridge (DOT) org for more information. read more...

Last but not least, the rest of the group to be inducted tomorrow to CCTV's honorary board includes Jeff Lockwood, George Metzger, Professor Charles Ogletree, Nancy Ryan, Ellen Semonoff and Gail Pettiford Willett. In conjunction with their work at our universities, businesses and community institutions, these local professionals have advocated for CCTV in various ways over the course of our 20-year history.

Short bios for these six individuals and the rest of the honorary board can be found on the 2008 BBQ homepage. Please join us tomorrow at the BBQ to congratulate these individuals and thank them for their continued efforts to keep CCTV and public access strong. And most importantly, help us celebrate our 20th anniversary with lots of great food, entertainment and bidding! Tickets are $45 for adults; $20 for seniors; $18 for children under 12. All proceeds benefit CCTV's youth and special outreach programs. See you there!

There's a great post, entitled "Anne Kilkenny - citizen journalism heroine", up over at Media Re:Public. It's written by Jon Greenberg of New Hampshire Public Radio.

In the post, Greenberg offers his perspective on Kilkenny's role - as a citizen journalist - in sharing her story about Sarah Palin. He writes:

"She praised Palin’s strengths and criticized what she saw as her weaknesses. She is no fan of Palin and acknowledging that added to the general sense of authenticity. read more...

The Board of Directors is an integral part of CCTV, helping to oversee and shape the policies and procedures that allow the station to run smoothly on a daily basis. Eight former board members - Robert Boulrice, Joe Douillette, Fred Fantini, Margaret Lazarus, Dyanne London, Susan Richards, Judy Richardson and Simon Shapiro - as well as one former staffer, Rudy Hypolite, will be inducted into the new honorary board at this Thursday's BBQ due to their impressive history of dedicated service to the organization.

Short bios for these individuals and the rest of the honorary board can be found on the 2008 BBQ homepage.

Please join us two days from now to help us congratulate these individuals, and thank them for their continued efforts to make CCTV an invaluable community resource, as well as a nationally recognized public access center. And check back tomorrow as we introduce the six other honorary board inductees!