PRIVACY IN A DIGITAL AGE 

June 29th
5:30–7:00pm
Carnegie Mellon University
Cohon University Center
McKenna-Peter Rooms (second floor)
5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Free Parking is available in the East Campus Garage off Forbes Avenue 

REGISTER BELOW

Discussion led by Foundation Scholar
Rabbi Danny Schiff

Featuring
James “Kip” Currier, PhD, JD 
Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh,  School of Computing & Information

            

Read some of Dr. Currier's work:
Ethics & Information Blog
Intellectual Property & "Open" Movements Blog 

The Men’s Philanthropy Division is dedicated to providing meaningful outreach and engagement opportunities for men at all stages of life. Whether it is Jewish men gathering to socialize, network, consider important world issues or give back to the community our goal is to create an active and engaged community of Jewish men with a focus on Jewish philanthropy.

$10 includes light hors d'oeuvres and refeshment.Dietary Laws Observed.

Jan Levinson
Men’s Philanthropy Chair

Chuck Snyder
Men’s Philanthropy Co-Chair

David Steinbach
Shofar Society Chair

Todd Rosenfeld, CFP^®
Shofar Society Co-Chair 

Conversations that Count is a program of the Men’s Philanthropy Division of The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.

The full inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of the Pittsburgh Jewish Community.To RSVP or for more information, contact Chrissy Janisko at cjanisko@jfedpgh.org or 412-697-6652.

CONVERSATIONS THAT COUNT SERIES PRESENTS “PRIVACY IN A DIGITAL AGE”; June 29, 2017 5:30 PM - 7 PM

[Press Release] CONVERSATIONS THAT COUNT SERIES PRESENTS “PRIVACY IN A DIGITAL AGE"

Rabbi joins cybercommunication expert to provide insights in June 29 discussion

WHO and WHAT

The Men’s Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents “Privacy in a Digital Age” as the next event in its Conversations That Count engagement series, which is open to registered guests.

In a time when cyberattacks can affect businesses worldwide and when the Internet and social media have increasing access to personal data and play a key role in disseminating fake news and anti-Semitism, “Privacy in a Digital Age” will provide a timely examination that will emphasize the Jewish perspective.

Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff, DHL, DD, of the Jewish Community Foundation, and James “Kip” Currier, PhD, JD, assistant professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Computing & Information, will bring their expertise and perspectives to a presentation about how information-related needs and wants, in personal and corporate spheres, affect daily life — and the ethical questions involved.

Rabbi Schiff has lectured widely — in Pittsburgh and internationally — on matters of ethics, particularly as they inform and affect the Jewish community. He holds a doctor of Hebrew letters degree and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. Rabbi Schiff’s presentations typically combine penetrating scholarship and humor.

Dr. Currier holds a doctor of philosophy degree in library and information science from the University of Pittsburgh and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. His research interests include open government, censorship, human information behavior, and the effect that the “Internet of things” will have on privacy. His proficiency in Japanese allows him to analyze cybertrends as they develop outside the English-speaking world.

As a co-author of “Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues of ‘Big Data 2.0,’” Dr. Currier received the 2016 LIBER Innovation Award, presented annually in Helsinki to recognize innovative and relevant research.

Admission is $10. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Kosher dietary laws observed.

WHEN and WHERE 

Thursday, June 29, 5:30–7 p.m.  Carnegie Mellon University’s Cohon University Center, second floor, McKenna–Peter Rooms, 5032 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213

WHY

The Men’s Philanthropy Division is dedicated to providing meaningful outreach and engagement opportunities for men at all stages of life. Whether Jewish men gather to socialize, network, consider important world issues or give back to the community, the goal is to create an active and engaged community of Jewish men with a focus on Jewish philanthropy.

HOW

To register online, visit www.jfedpgh.org/men-conversations
To register or for more information, contact Chrissy Janisko at cjanisko@jfedpgh.org or 412.992.5268.
The full inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of the Pittsburgh Jewish community; please email or call to discuss disability accommodations.
Park free in the East Campus Garage, off Forbes Avenue.

About the Jewish Federation of Greater

Pittsburgh The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh raises and allocates funds to build community locally, in Israel and around the world. With the vision of a thriving, vibrant and engaged Jewish community, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh aims to carry out its work in the context of cooperation and inclusiveness. For more information, visit www.jfedpgh.org

Sheila Corrall and Kip Currier win LIBER Innovation Award; 45th Annual Conference of LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries)

LIBER 2016; Sheila Corrall and Kip Currier win LIBER Innovation Award:

The Program Committee for the 45th Annual Conference of LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries) has selected a paper by Sheila Corrall and James D. “Kip” Currier for a LIBER Innovation Award. The paper on "Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues of “Big Data 2.0” Collaborative Ventures and Roles for Information Professionals in Research Libraries" will be presented at the conference in Helsinki, Finland, on June 29-July 1, 2016.

The awards are sponsored by OCLC and awarded to the 3 most innovative and relevant papers submitted to the LIBER Conference. Award recipients receive a grant of 1000 euros towards travel and conference registration. The award ceremony takes place at the conference plenary on July 1.

Conference Theme: Libraries Opening Paths to Knowledge