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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

COVID-19: War is not the answer

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Forming the Canadian Airborne Regiment

Story by Sharon Adams

With the formation of the Canadian Airborne Regiment on April 8, 1968, the Chief of the Defence Staff General Jean Victor Allard achieved his dream of a flexible immediate response force. He intended it to be quite different.

“This regiment would not reflect the identity of a Victorian-era regiment because its members would serve in it for only a short period,” he wrote. He intended young infantry soldiers and officers would rotate through the regiment, serving a maximum of two years before returning to their own regiments.

COVID-19: War is not the answer

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

Leaders have called on their nations to rally to the cause of defeating the virus, not by getting out to fight, but by staying home, en masse. Many of those still working are cut from the same cloth as the grunts who fight real wars: grocery store clerks, pizza cooks, gas station attendants—minimum-wagers, unsung heroes, all.

“Not since the Second World War has our country faced a challenge that depends so much on our collective solidarity,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared on March 19.

April 9-12, 1917

The Canadian Corps launches its attack against Vimy Ridge; the 10,500 casualties include 3,598 dead.

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CWGC Goes Live!

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Join us on Thursday 9 April for the first of our brand CWGC Live series.

First up is Historian and Interpretation Officer Max Dutton as he takes you on a virtual tour of the Somme.

Tune into our Facebook page at 2.30pm (UK time) every Thursday to hear from specialists from within the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as they delve deeper into the work that we undertake.

You can post your questions on our Facebook page h ere, or ask them directly to Max during the live stream tomorrow.

Watch CWGC Live here

Coming up on the CWGC Live series…

In the Garden with Director of Horticulture, David Richardson – 16 April

A Virtual Tour of Gallipoli with Historian, Max Dutton – 23 April

Into the Archives with Chief Archivist, Andrew Fetherston – 30 April

CWGC Architecture with Director of Works, Jon Gedling – 7 May

Coming soon…

Starting next week our new podcast ‘The 1.7 million stories of the CWGC’

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WWI Webinar Series: “Finding Your WWI Ancestors”

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An item from the World War One Centennial Commission.

WWI Webinar Series

Brought to you by the
Doughboy Foundation

April 10, 2020 , 1p Eastern • “FInding Your WWI Ancestors”

“Finding Your WWI Ancestors”
Genealogy Research Tips & Tricks

Please join us for “FINDING YOUR WWI ANCESTORS” an introduction to WWI genealogy research with author Debra Dudek on Friday, April 10 at 1pm Eastern.

Though these are difficult times, with literally 1 in 4 Americans sheltering in place, it is also an opportunity to get to some of “those” projects you have been too busy to get around to.

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Meet and Learn From the Author

Each participant will receive a free copy of the 100-page “WWI Genealogy Research Guide”, in digital form, featuring hundreds of references and live links to other resources for your research.

Here is your chance to get the tools, resources and know-how to get started. You’ll receive amazing advice, tips and tricks from Debra Dudek who is expert on finding WWI family heritage. You’ll not only enjoy the hour with the very energetic and dynamic Ms. Dudek, but with what you take away, you can create a project that reaches across family units, geography and generations.

Free 100-page Research Guide
You’ll receive a digital copy of the World War I Genealogy Research Guide

“They Deserve to be Remembered”
narrated by Gary Sinise

We will close with a special screening of the documentary: “They Deserve to be Remembered” – which examines the war, America’s contribution to it and why those who served MUST be remembered. The 7-minute educational short is narrated by veteran advocate, actor and musician Gary Sinise.

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Our next Virtual Roundtable: Startup Playbook in a Sudden Downturn – Adapting your Business Plan for Recession Times

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An item from one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay Area.

C100 is excited to share our newest series of virtual roundtables in collaboration with Careerlist: Startup Playbook in a Sudden Downturn. Please join us for the next session on Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing you online!

Upcoming C100 Virtual Roundtables

April 8th @ 9AM PT/12PM ET
Startup Playbook in a Sudden Downturn: Adapting your business plan for recession times
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Panelist:
Tihomir Bajic (CEO, LTSE Software). The Long Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is an SEC-registered exchange designed to create a new way of being public for companies that aim to build their businesses, advance their visions and generate value for decades to come. To support companies on their pathway to becoming public, Tihomir led the creation of LTSE Software, a suite of tools helping company builders with everything from runway planning, cap table management, headcount planning, to mapping out an IPO, and identifying long term-focused investors. While still completing his comp sci degree at University of Toronto, Tiho joined the Toronto-based Workbrain and witnessed its fast growth and public market debut. He later joined several colleagues to start another Canadian startup; Rypple and helped start their San Francisco office before being acquired by Salesforce. Tiho likes to spend his free time with his 3 kids or with early stage startup founders.

Moderator and Co-host:
Michael Scissons (CEO, Careerlist). Careerlist is building the first modern talent platform, pairing the industry’s top recruiters with technology that transforms the job search experience for candidates. Michael previously founded Flashstock (acq. by Shutterstock), which grew into the global leader in Content as a Service, and Syncapse (acq. by Looksmart), a leading social technology company powering social marketing solutions for global enterprises. More recently, Michael led global eCommerce businesses at AB InBev, launching and acquiring operations in 10+ countries. Michael’s first role out of college was with Facebook, where he served as the Canadian Director of media sales within the Interpublic network, leading Facebook’s sales efforts from its earliest days.

Watch the recording of previous roundtables here