SDSU Launches New Virtual Campus

SDSU President Stephen L. Weber, dressed in his commencement regalia and wielding a large pair of scissors, cut the celebratory ribbon to officially open a new SDSU campus this week. Only, it wasnt Weber in the flesh, it was his avatar in the online 3D virtual world of Second Life®.

The new virtual campus in Second Life® is called Aztlan Island, named after the legendary ancestral home of the Nahua peole. Aztec is the Nahuatl word for people of Aztlan.

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[maggots4u]

Weber was awesome, miss that dude

[alexkg1]

now you don't have to worry about overcrowded classrooms! Admit everyone! Never even have to leave the house!

[chantalcruz]

If i go there will i be able to fly too?

[lakers6902]

HAHAHAHA,

is this real?

never imagined second life getting this advanced. Never have to leave home now

[davidjaba]

So far, what's the project evolved to? Does anyone know?

Virtual universes are interesting for projections, simulations and design in general, but are students expected to attend classes there or collaborate?

I'm puzzled.

[horstb29]

Cool

[Blasterbreakguy]

Cool video. San Diego State is becoming a technologically advanced campus! Go Aztecs!

[sirkibble2]

Pretty interesting. Wonder how this will develop.