Next week is the Week Without the Web at Hofstra University–well, at least part of it is. Actually, the Week Without the Web is only five days–apparently they haven’t gotten to the days of the week part of their curriculum. The annual event is aimed at the University’s School of Communication, but the college is welcoming all of its students and faculty to join in on the shutting off.
The aim of the week is “to give students and faculty the opportunity to explore and discuss the effects of the Internet on their everyday lives.” A number of events are planned to mark the occasion, including speeches, movie screenings, and a “Back in the Day” party, which will involve the Nintendo 64. Remember 1996? Before the Internet was invented?
Also, oddly, the University will be giving away an iPad 2 and domain names. Next year I’d recommend keeping with the theme–perhaps some oxen and a butter churn. You can find more information on the event over at the official blog, which may or may not be up next week.
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