Learn about the good works of the Dubuque Humane Society, one of the longest running (100 years) society of its type in Dubuque, and one of the largest organizations of volunteers (300).

Above, a puppy in the animal intake room at the Humane Society, will undergo tests and evaluation of its behavior. The profile helps the Humane Society match puppy with human expecations and abilities.

Video produced by Gary Olsen (DCSD) and Jim Barefoot Mediacom Cable Television, January 2005

elcome to our Web and Cable TV show entitled, "Open for Business!" This is the online headquarters for our cable television show that appears on Mediacom Cable Channel 17 and 22 and, of course, on this website. Open for Business is a collaboration between the Dubuque Community School District and Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The show was created to inform citizens of happenings among Dubuque area businesses. Also the show is aimed at students to give them a better and more complete picture of the kinds of jobs and careers available to pursue in our Tri-State Area.

A fun feature of the show is called "Video Safari," in which students from Washington Middle School take a tour of an area business, and go behind the scenes to discover what makes that business work. Our students have cooked with a chef in a Galena restaurant, taken ski lesson at Sundown Mountain Ski Resort, toured factories, retail stores, and unique small as well as large businesses in our area. The focus is on possible careers in business areas that students might consider in their futures. It all connects education and our business community in several important ways.

Mediacom Schedule
Chan 17
Chan 22

Wednesday

4:00 PM

7:30 PM

Thursday

7:30 PM

Friday

4:00 PM

 

Channel 22

Monday

10:00 AM

8:00 PM

Tuesday

3:30 PM

Wednesday

11:30 AM

Thursday

10:00 AM

3:30 PM

Friday

11:30 AM

 

Click here for the past show archive.

The entire production is the work of the Dubuque Community School District's Multimedia Lab and Gary Olsen. Gary regularly populates this website and our local cable TV channels with original programming. He's won several awards for his work on behalf of the school district but area businesses as well, among them, John Deere. Gary also teaches media and communication courses at Clarke College in Dubuque. Here he's pictured with Clarke's Professor and chair of the college's Communication Department , Dr. Abdul Sinno (middle).

 

 

Join us on a Video Safari
to The Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Washington Middle School reporters, Cody Schneider, Kayla Siegworth, and Mary Nessen are joined by our co-hosts, Jan Powers and Kevin Lynch, as they interview Jane McCall (center), executive director of the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.
Above, Cody Schneider interviews Jane McCall in the Humane Society's "Critter Room." It's not dogs, not cats, but mice, lizards, hamsters, gerbals, and the occasional exotic snake. Jan Powers (left) and Kevin Lynch interview Jane in her office. The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is one of the oldest such organizations in the US, and was founded more than 100 years ago.
Cats slightly outnumber dogs among the 4,000 animals that are managed by the Humane Society each year. Hmmm, excuse me, but if you're looking for something that's adorable, fun to pet, and is very self sufficient, look no further. I'm all that and a can of Fancy Feast.

Mary Nessen with her new friend.

Go online and visit the Humane Society's Website at

www.dbqhumane.org

 While we were shooting this video two puppies were adopted and went home with new owners. This one couldn't have been happier.
 

You can download enlarged versions of any of these still frames from the movie. Just click on them and the larger printable image will download into your browser. Instructions on how to print them are available by clicking on the camera above.
   
Instructions For Those Outside of Our School Network (The General Public)

We are now providing a choice of RealPlayer applications for you to download and install on your computer to enable you to view the video and audio files. One is RealPlayer8 and the other is RealOne Player, which is an excellent player with many new features. It's easy to install, so just follow the on-screen steps. You will be required to register with Real.com, but these are free software applications (there are versions you can pay for if you choose, but they are not necessary for basic viewing and listening).

Which Player is Best for Me?

Of the two types of free players available, RealPlayer 8 is the traditional player that is free and will work beautifully to access Web based multimedia files from our site. There is also a new player available, which is also free, called RealONE. Either player will probably work for your operating system. If your system is older (Windows 95, NT), however, you may want to use the RealPlayer 8 software. If you are running a newer, faster system like Windows 98, ME, XP, or 2000, go for the RealOne player.

Macintosh Owners:

You can get a RealPlayer for Macintosh, Visit Real.com to download their free player options. Remember, look for the FREE players. They are sometimes difficult to find on their Web site.

Oh, and one more thing... sometimes when you click on a sound or video file in our Web site with the RealPlayer installed, you get a little commercial window that pops up on your desktop. It's annoying, but a small price to pay for the privilege of having the free RealPlayer on your system. Just click it off, and it will disappear.

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