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Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of $156.7M for broadband projects in Oregon under the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund, which will connect ~17,195 homes & businesses to affordable, high-speed internet.

Treasury Department Announces Approval of Federal Funds to Connect Over 17,000 Oregon Homes and Businesses to Affordable, High-Speed Internet as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda To date, the Capital Projects Fund has awarded over $8.4 billion for broadband, digital technology, and multi-purpose community center projects in all 50 states, estimated to reach over two million locationsWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of $156.7 mi...

The University of Oregon will lead the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT), a new first-of-its-kind multi-institution earthquake research center. CRESCENT will receive $15 million from National Science Foundation - NSF over 5 years to study the Cascadia subduction zone & bolster earthquake preparedness in the Pacific Northwest & beyond. CRESCENT will work with public agencies, Tribal groups, private industry, and with communities impacted by hazards to solicit input to guide research priorities. Oregon State University & Portland State University will provide support, along with more than a dozen other higher ed institutions.

UO to lead new earthquake research center | Media Relations The University of Oregon will lead a new multi-institution earthquake research center, which will receive $15 million from the National Science Foundation over five years to study the Cascadia subduction zone and bolster earthquake preparedness in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The State of Oregon’s EIS Cyber Security Services has a new webpage to help combat ransomware and help identify, protect, detect, respond, & recover if you're attacked. An upcoming webinar will provide Q&A for interested parties. https://www.oregon.gov/eis/cyber-security-services/pages/security-resources-pub.aspx

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The State of Oregon’s Enterprise Information Services' Cyber Security Services Group has published a new document to promote Ransomware Awareness and how to protect, detect, respond, & recover. Also, Upcoming webinars 10/11 (1-2pm) & 10/13 (9-10am). The August publication is on https://ransomwareinfo.oregon.gov where you can also provide feedback and learn more.

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You're invited to review and provide feedback on the Oregon Broadband Office's draft of its Five-Year Action Plan until 5pm on Aug 11, 2023.

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Intermountain Education Service District () announced completion of a important fiber project w/the Ukiah School District to bring 40x faster Internet to students and, thru its library, to the greater Ukiah community.

Broadband Project Brings Reliable Internet to Ukiah Students ­Have you ever been frustrated when your internet connection has failed and you can’t watch your fa...

Link Oregon to leverage 's $92.9M Middle Mile Grant to help bridge the in Oregon communities via middle-mile support for K-12, higher ed, libraries, Tribes, remote state offices, & other public & non-profit sector orgs.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Zayo’s Plan to Connect Communities Using the NTIA Middle Mile Grant | Resource | Zayo Zayo was awarded $92.9 million as part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Middle Mile Grant Program. See how we plan to leverage the funding.

Oregon has begun mapping out a plan for how it will spend the expected ~$700M in federal funding on expanding broadband particularly for rural & underserved areas. Learn more in this OPB interview. https://bit.ly/3Q1Lt7L

Oregon begins mapping out plan to expand rural broadband after big federal grant Oregon will receive a whopping $688 million to help expand broadband access. Oregon's Broadband Office director shares what the timeline could be for bringing more high-speed internet to the state.

RouteViews on the Pacific Wave Peering Exchange will improve network operations for int'l research & education. The tool was developed by the University of Oregon's Network Startup Resource Center () to deliver real-time BGP info on global routing.

CENIC | RouteViews on Pacific Wave Improves Network Operations for International Research and Education Pacific Wave announces the availability of its RouteViews connector connected to the Pacific Wave international exchange. Pacific Wave is a joint project of CENIC and the Pacific Northwest Gigapop.

Congratulations to Zayo on getting the NTIA Middle Mile award to connect Prineville, Lakeview, & points south. We also congratulate our Quilt peer networks MCNC, NetworkMaine, OARnet, KanREN, & CENIC on their NTIA funded middle-mile project collaborations.

Earn a Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate as a critical foundation in technology, policy, & digital equity for digitally inclusive communities. Marconi Society & Arizona State University 11-week course: 6/12 - 8/28. More info:

Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate What is this?An 11-week online certificate designed to prepare participants for effective planning, implementation and evaluation of broadband and digital inclusion programs.Who should take this certificate?Anyone who wants more background on broadband technologies and digital inclusion, including t...

Announcing the 2023 Networked Performing Arts Production Workshop (NPAPW23), Sept 6-8, 2023 at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at The University of Memphis.

If you're a musician, performer, educator, technology professional or administrator interested in using advanced networks and application tools for education, performance, and auditions, then you should participate at this annual int'l gathering.

The event focuses on advanced networking & interactive media in arts education and performance and is sponsored by Internet2, GÉANT and the Univ . of Memphis.

Upcoming Events View upcoming Internet2 events for 2023 and 2024!

Oregon State University is seeking the right candidate for executive director to lead campus-wide research computing in Corvallis. https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/137438

Executive Director: Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) University Information and Technology (UIT) is seeking an Executive Director: Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI). This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.OSU is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity institution with more than 32,000 students and greater than $400M...

5/25 Webinar (11:30am PT): Marconi Society series of state-specific webinars focused on best practices & strategies for building out state broadband networks with partnerships between Research & Education Networks (RENs), state policy makers, & communities.

First webinar focuses on California with hosts: CENIC, the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC), The Quilt, and the Southern California Tribal Digital Village.

Connecting California: From Community Perspectives to Funded Projects - The Marconi Society Part of a Series of State Case Study Virtual Workshops California, the world’s fifth biggest economy, is 20 months into the first element of the state’s $6.8B digital equity initiative, the $3.8B middle mile component. Join the Marconi Society and community and broadband leaders from California ...

Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) is holding 12 Community Meetings across Oregon to gather community experiences w/ internet access & devices to help improve broadband internet service. Refreshments & children’s activities. English/Spanish.
Learn more & register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EmHkRUQUXqcQZQjtpng_0U61x_OVjQ79c8PCBfduDJY/viewform?edit_requested=true

Scheduled meetings/dates:
• Tillamook | May 22
• North Bend | May 23
• Roseburg | May 24
• Klamath Falls | May 25
• Ruch | May 26
• Gresham | May 30
• McMinnville | May 31
• The Dalles | June 5
• Baker City | June 6
• Ontario | June 7
• Burns | June 8
• Redmond | June 9

Registration Form | Broadband Internet Access Community Meetings Ver este contenido en español The Oregon Broadband Office wants to hear from you about how your internet experience impacts your ability to work, learn, or access services. The Oregon Broadband Office will apply for federal funding to provide high-speed, reliable internet access in areas that need ...

Four (4) upcoming Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) Virtual Broadband Discussions (4 of 4): "State Broadband Planning Discussion with the Public" May 18 1pm - 2pm PDT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8V03W7ClQrKirVzr54Zyhw #/registration

Four (4) upcoming Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) Virtual Broadband Discussions (3 of 4): "State Broadband Planning Discussion with Anchor Institutions" May 18 10am - 11am PDT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QhcW0wOzQ-mkvdfsyYAbKg #/registration

Four (4) upcoming Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) Virtual Broadband Discussions (2 of 4): "State Broadband Planning Discussion with Workforce Development Organizations" May 17 1pm - 2pm PDT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P7PmVzIhSzS7w1sRJzOgFw #/registration

Four (4) upcoming Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) Virtual Broadband Discussions (1 of 4): "State Broadband Planning Discussion with ISPs" May 17 10am - 11am PDT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bTbgLSMFRZ-rg71-n1eXMg #/registration

May 11 Webinar: “TAP into Telehealth: Innovative Models of Telehealth Access Points” (12pm MDT). Presenters from Oregon State U, U of Wyoming, & Dept of Veterans Affairs. NW Regional Telehealth & Nat'l Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers. Free.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NCTRC Webinar - TAP into Telehealth: Innovative Models of Telehealth Access Points (TAPs). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Hosted by: Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (www.nrtrc.org) Presented by: Dr. Amanda DeDiego, LPC Public Access Telehealth Spaces (PATHS) Associate Professor, University of Wyoming Didgette McCracken Grant County Cyber Mill Oregon State University, Grant County Open Campus and Agricultu...

Congratulations to the Burns Paiute Tribes on receiving a new NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program award!

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $5.8 Million in Internet for All Grants to Tribal Lands | BroadbandUSA The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Congratulations to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) leader, Angela Siefer, who was just named 1 of 7 Leaders to Watch across the globe by Google.org. https://www.google.org/leaders-to-watch/

Philanthropy Programs for Underserved Communities - Google.org Google.org connects nonprofits to funding & additional resources. Learn about our philanthropy program & goal to aid underserved communities.

New USDA Program offers $20M to expand high-speed Internet in rural areas. The program opens today (4/19); closes 6/20. Funding is offered in 3 categories: Technical Assistance Providers, Technical Assistance Recipients & Projects Supporting Cooperatives. Learn more:

Broadband Technical Assistance FAQs Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Oregon State University is seeking an exceptional Executive Director for Business Architecture, a critical leadership role in its IT transformation initiative. https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/134608

City of Portland's Community Technology Group seeks a Policy & Research Coordinator for written communications on policy, emerging tech, digital inclusion, & broadband. Applications are due April 10. bit.ly/40KPwaL

Job Opportunities | City of Portland Job Opportunities Workplaces across Portland, the United States and the world are making tough decisions about how to protect their employees and community from COVID-19. We, too, find ourselves in the middle of this complex situation at the City of Portland.  We are committed to ensuring the health and safety for o...

The City of Eugene, OR, is seeking a Broadband and Telecommunications Manager. Apply by Feb 27

Current Job Openings | City of Eugene Click on the job title to view the job announcement for detailed information on the position and for information on the selection process.

The City of Portland is hiring a Digital Equity Coordinator to join its Strategic Initiatives Team in the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability to work with public agency & community partners on efforts to close the digital divide. Apply by Feb 6. bit.ly/3QRINaV

Job Opportunities | City of Portland Job Opportunities Workplaces across Portland, the United States and the world are making tough decisions about how to protect their employees and community from COVID-19. We, too, find ourselves in the middle of this complex situation at the City of Portland.  We are committed to ensuring the health and safety for o...

Dear Community (친애하는 커뮤니티, Уважаемое сообщество, 亲爱的社区, Querida comunidad, Kính gửi cộng đồng): Access translated maps in Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, & Vietnamese courtesy of the Oregon Broadband Office

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The Oregon Broadband Office is seeking the public’s help in verifying or correcting the broadband information listed for their residence on the FCC’s National Broadband Map at FCC.gov.

There are 3 types of challenges: Availability, Mobile, & Location Challenges. For more info on the FCC map or challenges go to www.oregon.gov/biz.

(Also consider taking the FasterInternetOregon.org Home Internet Speed test as well!)