cool video idea. i was just reflecting on today's meeting, and it occurred to me: there seemed to be a lot of interest in a feature for the website--either a blog or "wall" or email address--that would allow students to contact us directly. while i think this personal aspect is important, i just want to remind everyone that we--and i am definitely speaking for myself here--are all probably pretty busy, and it might be difficult to keep up with everyone's questions and comments. we don't want to implement a feature and then neglect to maintain it, because that would just look bad and discourage students from seeing us as a viable resource. for this reason, i think it might be more beneficial for everyone to let this dialogue component consist of FAQs and then perhaps monthly/bi-monthly live chats on line, for which we, the DGS members, could tag team it in half-hour or hour-long increments. that way there isn't a constantly huge burden on our end, and students will get responses immediately. just a thought. thanks!