http://www.library.gatech.edu/about_us/digital/holocaust/index.html

Developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology Library and Information Center, this site grew out of the Witness to the Holocaust Memorial Project, which began in 1978 to refute claims that the Holocaust never happened. The Project was founded by the late Fred Roberts Crawford, who was the directory of Emory University's Center for Research in Social Change (he also was a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III) The site is divided into three primary areas: history, liberators, and camps. The history section provides a brief overview of the Holocaust and the experiences of those held captive in the concentration camps, and their eventual release at the conclusion of the war. The liberators section contains 10 transcriptions of interview with persons involved in the liberation of the concentration camps, including Fred Crawford himself. The camps section contains profiles of four of the most notorious concentration camps, and includes schematic diagrams of the camps, archival footage from within the camps, and brief descriptions of each one, complemented with photographs. [KMG]

http://www.artic.edu/aic/exhibitions/rembrandt.html

The current blockbuster exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago features paintings and prints by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), "one of the most celebrated artists in history." This related website presents just enough of the exhibition to satisfy some, while whetting the appetite of others -- who will need to travel to the museum to see more than 200 works on display. To see works in context, start at the Exhibition Themes page, where short paragraphs describe major themes in Rembrandt's work, such as Scenes from Everyday Life, 1635-51, and also link to examples from each category. Visit the Selected works page for thumbnail views of all the Rembrandts available at the website. The site also includes all the necessary information for those who wish to purchase tickets and visit the Art Institute. [DS]

http://www.teachpottery.net/

This fine site, developed by high-school art teacher Kerry Marquis, is designed to help teachers and students learn about the many facets of making pottery. Developed as a result of Ms. Marquis' own classroom experiences, the site contains a number of good multimedia features, such as PowerPoint presentations (available for download as well) on topics such as the history of pottery. The homepage is also a good place to begin, as it contains a helpful sidebar with links to galleries of student work, an outline of potential assignments, and online quizzes and activities. The featured quizzes and activities section contains a pop quiz on ceramic terms, a crossword puzzle, and an amulet and fetish scavenger hunt. The site is rounded out by a helpful resource section that contains links to other sites dealing with pottery making and its history. [KMG]

http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/nijinsky/home.html

Born in Kiev 115 years ago, Vaslav Nijinsky would become one of the premier ballet dancers of the 20th century, despite the fact that after age 28 his professional career ended, and he spend most of the remaining 30 years of his life in treatment for schizophrenia. On this site, developed by the New York Public Library, visitors can learn about Njinsky's prolific career in ballet through the early 20th century, largely through sections dedicated to his work with the Ballets Russes and another area that recalls his work as a choreographer of pieces such as Le Sacre du Printemps. The site also includes a section devoted to his well-received tour through America in 1916 and 1917, which includes images of souvenir programs from various performances. Finally, the site also contains the full version of Edwin Denby's celebrated 1943 essay Notes of Nijinsky Photographs, which explores the very nature of his innovations in modern art through a detailed consideration of photographs of this master at work. [KMG]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pill/index.html

The development and history of the creation of the contraceptive pill was one of the most important developments in women's reproductive health (and freedom) of the 20th century. The pill was argued and debated with great fervor for many decades before its final approval by the US Food and Drug Administration in May 1960. Produced by the American Experience series (a part of PBS's regular program), this website explores some of the issues surrounding the creation of the pill, and the many different ways in which it transformed the lives of women, and American culture more broadly. On the site, visitors can read a complete transcript of the original program, peruse primary sources (such as the notice for Margaret Sanger's first birth control clinic),and take a look at a list of further reading materials. The special features section is equally well-developed, as it contains an online poll, a virtual demonstration of how the pill works, and a question and answer area, with responses posted by Daniela Carusi, M.D., the director of generally gynecology at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. As an added feature, visitors may also look through a selection of fifteen different historical versions of the pill (and their packaging materials) from the U.S. and other parts of the world. [KMG]

http://www.pewinternet.org/reports/pdfs/PIP_Rural_Report.pdf

With the rise of the so-called information age, a number of research institutes have felt compelled to research the digital divide that seems to exist between the mainstream and certain marginalized groups, such as those with lower incomes or those in rural areas. Released in February 2004, this intriguing 38-page report authored by Peter Bell of the Pew Internet & American Life Project, examines the use of the internet by rural residents across the United States. Based primarily on survey data collected between March and August 2003, the report contains some interesting findings, most notably the fact that while almost 52% of rural adults go online on a regular basis, they still have internet participation rates lower than their urban and suburban counterparts. Other interesting findings include information in the report that suggests rural users' online connections to various groups and virtual communities are more likely to stretch beyond immediate physically proximate communities. The report is rounded out by the inclusion of a methodology section and several demographic tables. [KMG]

http://www.diversityweb.org/

Begun in 1995, DiversityWeb is a project of the Association of American Colleges and Universities' Office of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives. One of the tenets central to their mission is "the belief that diversity and global knowledge are essential elements of any effort to foster civic engagement among today's college students." From the main page, visitors can read about current projects and initiatives (such as the National Initiative for Women in Higher Education), and learn about various conferences and calls for papers related to the subject of diversity in higher education. The research and trends section brings together a number of helpful tools for evaluating campus climate, curriculum development, and student outcomes as developed by member institutions and other partners. Another important resource for administrators and other persons interested in diversity within higher education is the publication Diversity Digest, which is published four times a year, and contains articles on curricular transformation and faculty involvement. [KMG]