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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi gang;</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have just started running a Foundation Degree in
Networking and Computing for Leeds Met as part of the Regional University
Network at Calderdale College in Halifax. We have 6 students, 2 of whom
use Linux and a 3rd is showig interest. The other half are on the
fence.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We are currently doing some OS and utilites work,
hardware and CCNA exploration.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am looking for some real-life contacts to go out
to visit or come in to speak to the students. For visiting speakers I
might fill up the session with BTEC National ICT students as talking to 6 or 60
is much the same (for me anyway). Any information on open days,
placements or people willing to have us around would be welcome. I have
come across several posts in this line recently but wanted to let the course get
off the ground before bothering anyone. The students are in on Fridays
(all day) and Monday and Wednesday evenings. I should be able to
shuffle these days if any tempting offers come up.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Throwing myself at your mercy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Grayde Bowen</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>