Ilisagvik College internet gets boost April 22nd 5:25 pm |
In a day and age where speed of access to the Internet is of ever-increasing importance, this week s announcement that the North Slope region s tribal college had been gifted increased bandwidth was cause for celebration.
Quintillion, which built a subsea fiber-optic network in the Arctic, and Alaska Communications announced Tuesday they had donated bandwidth to Ilisagvik College, more than doubling the college s bandwidth. Ilisagvik College is infinitely grateful for the generous donation from Quintillion and Alaska Communications. We have experienced higher class volumes during the pandemic since we moved completely to virtual distance learning, so the donation comes at an unprecedented time when we need it most, said Ilisagvik College President Justina Wilhelm in a release. We are fortunate for this partnership and look forward to continuing to work together. Savakta Atautchikun!
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Quintillion-ATLAS Partnership Brings Polar Orbiting Satellite Data to American Soil
February 2, 2021 GMT
Pictured: ATLAS Space Operations and Quintillion 3.7M S/X-Band antenna in Utqiagvik, Alaska (Photo: Business Wire)
Pictured: ATLAS Space Operations and Quintillion 3.7M S/X-Band antenna in Utqiagvik, Alaska (Photo: Business Wire)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 2, 2021
Today, Quintillion Networks and ATLAS Space Operations completed construction of the highest-latitude satellite ground station on US soil. This accomplishment is a significant step forward in the quest to close a critical gap in US security capabilities and provide ground station operations and downlink facilities for polar orbiting satellites. The ground station is now live and ready to serve existing and future commercial and government entities.
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Live theater returns Friday with the Mid-Ohio Valley Players presentation of “And Then There Were None” by mystery writer Agatha Christie.
The story is about 10 strangers invited to a remote island where a mysterious recording reveals their deadly secrets. As they are haunted by a sinister nursery rhyme, a murderer amongst them picks them off one by one.
“And Then There Were None” opens Friday with performances at 7 p.m., followed by Saturday, Jan. 28, 29 and 30 and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theater, 229 Putnam St., in Marietta.
Auditions for the play were held a year ago. The production was delayed because of the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on live theaters and other venues to prevent the spread of the virus.
Jan 20, 2021
R.J. Lowe plays Sir Lawrence Wargrave in “And Then Were None” by Agatha Christie, which opens at 7 p.m. Friday at the Mid-Ohio Valley Players in Marietta. Seating will be limited because of COVID-19 restrictions, however, tickets can be purchased in advance at midohiovalleyplayers.org. (Photo Provided)
MARIETTA Live theater returns Friday with the Mid-Ohio Valley Players presentation of “And Then There Were None” by famed mystery writer Agatha Christie.
The story is about 10 strangers invited to a remote island where a mysterious recording reveals their deadly secrets. As they are haunted by a sinister nursery rhyme, a murderer amongst them picks them off one by one.