Category: Public Computing

Academic Technology, Classroom and Conferencing Technologies, Faculty/Staff, Help Desk, People, Public Computing, Replacement Cycle

Academic Tech Fair – Highlights

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The Spring 2008 Academic Technology Fair had something for everyone, especially our three iPod raffle winners. Crowds gathered throughout the day at our eight tables filled with gadgets, widgets and multimedia displays. Lots of interesting conversations came up as faculty and staff shared their ideas and experiences with technology for teaching, research and collaboration. Congratulations to the three winners of the iPod Shuffle raffle! They are Tom Stephenson, Professor of Chemistry, Tami Gura, Animal Facility Manager in Biology, and Bronwen Densmore, Reference & Instruction Intern in McCabe Library. Eric Behrens and Mike Bednarz of ITS draw a winner from the … Continue reading Academic Tech Fair – Highlights

Public Computing

New Printers in McCabe

Robin Jacobsen

Get ready for more efficient printing from the computer stations in McCabe. ITS has installed two new high-speed self-service Ricoh printers, which are located on the 1st level. All printing from McCabe computers is directed to the new printers. The printers are setup to print on both sides of a sheet of paper (a process called duplexing). To reduce waste, please pickup up your printouts immediately. These printers are very fast, hold up to 7,000 sheets and replace two older retired HP printers which have provided millions of printed pages to students over the years. If you have any questions … Continue reading New Printers in McCabe

Public Computing, Wireless

Wireless Improvements in McCabe

Robin Jacobsen

ITS installed and activated nine new wireless access points in McCabe library over October break. After a survey of McCabe was completed, it was determined that these access points were needed to improve wireless reception around the perimeter of the 2nd and 3rd floor and in the Friends Library and Peace Collection. While wireless doesn’t cover every square inch of McCabe, ITS believes all spaces are covered where a student or staff member would sit down at a desk, table, or chair with their laptop. In addition, ITS is in the process of making changes to the laptops on loan … Continue reading Wireless Improvements in McCabe