1)Dynamic calendar: upcoming lecturers able to post ppt files, answer Q&A, send reminders/invite list, potential to stream recording lectures.
2)Project repository (2 level of protected; general members can browse list, must be priviledge member to use workgroup resources): database list of all available projects with brief project intro, individual projects protected by moderators, shared storage space for project members (CVS not neccesary but a plus), private messaging.
3) Career development: post want ads (allow commercial sponsor for banner fees), investment opportunity (private protected), profile/bio/cv/photo (public); public anon email, private message for priviledge user.