social networks

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m., Online. Have you Googled yourself lately and been surprised? Learn tips and tricks to present yourself in the best light online, and learn to use social networks for your advantage.

This online class includes identity do's and don'ts for sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as general tips for managing personal information on the Web.

To log in go to: http://meeting.austin.utexas.edu/identity/.

Online social networks such as Facebook are being used to express and communicate real personality, instead of an idealized virtual identity, according to new research from psychologist Sam Gosling at The University of Texas at Austin.

"I was surprised by the findings because the widely held assumption is that people are using their profiles to promote [...]

If you're thinking of starting a business, you might want to connect with other entrepreneurs to make sure you're on the right page. These social networks will help.