University Library News Release

Date: February 26, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jeanette Smith, NMSU Library, (575) 646-7492, jcsmith@lib.nmsu.edu

Visit Virtual World Bash This Saturday

New Mexico State University's first Aggie Island Bash will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, on the NMSU Aggie Island. Log on to see what NMSU is doing in a virtual world. You will be able to meet the people behind NMSU Aggie Island in Second Life, find out what they are doing and see the amazing possibilities.

There will be virtual dancing, virtual ice skating, a virtual information commons (library) and even virtual food.

To create a free account and download the necessary software visit http://www.secondlife.com. After you have created your account, visit http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMSU%20Aggie%20Island/72/11/22 to reach the Bash.

For more information contact Tracey Thompson or Bethany Bovard.

If you need assistance getting to the island, contact:
Tracey Thompson (Jenymn Mersand)
Bethany Bovard (Naiad Remblai)
Mike Demers (Gadget Loon)
Leilani M. Benoit (ProfBenoit Robbiani)
Jacqui Derby (Tek Zeno)
Pete Eidenbach (Tiopete Renard)
Alex Johnson (Mitsuman Hax)
Jenna Kammer (Jendanna Sosa)
Bill Lockhart (Ramulous Aeon)
Anna Patterson (Twix Webwyre)
Wanda Wakkinen (Dolphina Questi)
Noel Wilson (Daphne Evanier)

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